Help Me Out

Time To Spill

Chapter Three

ALL HUMAN

I don't think my mind was comprehending what I had just gotten into.

I was letting this boy into my life. He was going to know everything about me. Eventually. No need to ambush him with everything the first day. Second, I had a feeling he wasn't going to sit back and watch while I got beaten. He's going to want to make a stand against Jacob. And...maybe...we will. Together. It's going to be hard to see him. I mean, I'll be with him everyday. I just feel like it won't be enough. I'm going to get so spoiled by his presence.

I think I'm taking this too fast. I've known him for one day. Maybe it's just because I've never had someone like this, so I'm gripping it tightly. I can't loose him. Not now.

Once I finally pulled away from his all-too-inviting embrace, I tried to pull myself together. He watched me the whole time as I tried to distract myself from the moment by cleaning up. He followed me around as I put books back. I was shaking so badly, though, that I was carrying a stack of books and they all toppled to the floor.

"Oh, god," I said, getting down and fumbling to pick them up. Suddenly, Edward was grabbing both of my arms from behind.

"Bella, Bella," he pulled me into his arms. I shook and sobbed in his arms. "it's alright. Shh. It's okay. We need to get you out of here. You need a night to just relax."

This made me sob harder. I couldn't go anywhere. I have to go home. Otherwise Jacob would know I'm up to something.

But I needed Edward so badly.

I held his hands tightly in mine. "I can't, Edward. I want to, but I can't."

"Bella, why?" he groaned and pushed his head into my neck. "I want to help you. So badly."

I'd have to tell him. He has to know. It's the only way.

"Can we go sit down? Please?" I turned toward him, pleading with my eyes. He got up and helped me up, keeping his arm around my waist. If Jacob saw this, he would kill me. But it was purely friendship between us. Well, it was something like that.

We walked towards the door, and I stopped him. "Wait, wait. I have to ask Monica if I can leave. My shift isn't over and-"

His finger was on my lips. "Shh. I'll go do it. Stay right here."

I watched him walk towards Monica's office. I was still shaking. I had to tell Edward that I was abused by my boyfriend. That I just stayed in this unheathly relationship. I have never told anybody any of these things. I hoped he wouldn't judge me...

I wrapped my arms around my stomach to contain myself until he could get back. I was getting so spoiled already. It was going to be hard to get away from him when Jacob takes me away.

Edward came back, Monica following close behind. He came and wrapped his arm around my waist once again, and I felt a sense of relief and comfort. Monica smiled at me.

"You go ahead, Bella. I've got the shop," she smiled. "I can tell this is what you need."

"I left a mess in the fiction sec-"

"I got it." she smiled and nodded once to Edward. She then walked away. He looked down at me.

"Bella, you don't have to shake. I've got you. I promise," he was looking down at me.

"I know. I've just...I'm nervous," I said quietly.

"Don't be. I'll take you to a quiet, private place. And you will get to just relax. Don't worry about anything," he looked at me. "I've got you."