True Loves Challenge

Chapter 5

Last night was a relief, because Bella was there, Steve didn't come during the night. Although I couldn't really sleep, but I slept for what seemed about 3 hours.

This morning, I saw Bella wake up and dread having to go to school. Although it is a Friday, we have late start. Which is very lucky for us, we usually never have late start, but this time we do. So, school starts at 9:30 so we are able to sleep in a little.

We both get up and I check on my lip. I hope Matthew doesn't notice... but I know he will... He is suddenly super protective about everything, but then again, the whole abusing thing that started three days ago started the whole protective thing. That is what happens when the person you love gets hurt.

Bella and I get to school and this time I drive, because she was punched in the eye. Once we get there, I notice Matthew waiting at my locker. Man, he really does love me. I want to just go up to him and kiss him. But I hesitate for a while when I see Bella staring at him. She has that look in her eye that confuses me. It looks like want. But I suspect it is the guy right behind Matthew. His name is James. He is really nice to everyone and he has a really kind soul. Some people call him Charming. Like Prince Charming. I don't blame them; he does look like a fairytale prince. Even for a girl who is currently taken, I can admit that he is dreamy.

Then, Matthew's eyes meet mine and then he lights up. But that fades away once he sees my misery. All I do is just look at him. I just look. He starts walking towards me, and I to him. Soon, we are face to face, just inches away from each other. "What's wrong?" asked Matthew. "Your lip is cut, and Bella's eye is...." He stopped as if he knew exactly what happened.

"Yes, he came after school again" I said breaking the silence.                                                           

"W-Why didn't you call me?" Matthew looked sad, worried, and a little angry too.

"I didn't want you to worry about us. I just wanted to leave you to your happiness with your family. And plus I was knocked out cold for a few hours afterward anyway... Bella took care of all of it. She took care of me."

Matthew gave me a look that had thanks in it. "Well then, I should go thank her then should I?" Matthew gave me a kiss on my cheek and started to walk to Bella's locker. Her locker is always easy to find. Plus, if he has had a crush of me, then he would find me standing next to Bella when she is at her locker.

I grabbed Matthew's wrist with the smallest bit of speed I had in my arm. I am so weak still that it is sometimes a miracle that I can move fast no problem. Matthew looks at me. I caressed his cheek and kissed him. Matthew then caresses my cheeks and my hands move to his neck. This kiss is passionate and stronger than any other of our kisses. But it is still soft and gentle.

Once the kiss ends, Matthew says, "I love you."

"I love you too." Matthew leaves after a little peck on my lips.

Matthew's POV

I walk over to Bella. Her eye is really swollen. "Is your eye okay?" I asked.

Bella was startled by my appearance. "Um, yeah. It's okay."

She looked at me in a way that I used to look at Rosie... Want. Rosie even looked at me that way. But I never thought that I would see this look again. I wonder if Rosie knows...

"Anyway, thanks for helping Rosie when I wasn't there" I said.

"No problem." Bella's look of want went away and looked me in the eye. She looked happy when I said Rosie's name. No wonder they are like sisters. They light up when one mentions the other.

"Well, I'll see you at lunch. Bye." I start to walk away. I don't know why, but that seemed really awkward, for the both of us.

"Bye" I heard Bella say once I was already about a foot away. I turned back and waved at her.

I started to walk to my first period, Honor's English. I love having this class first because it is always easy and I can still sleep a little in this class. Right now I can picture Rosie saying "Show off..." I grin at my thought. I love her so much. I go to sit in my seat. Then this guy named Andrew came and sat next to me. He doesn't sit next to me in class...

"Hey, are you dating Rosie now?" asked Andrew.

"Yes" I said casually.

"Be careful. She is really dangerous. Make sure she doesn't hurt you." He stood up and walked away. Why would I have to be careful? I have known her for many years now. Well, I'll just ignore it for now.

Rosie's POV

Today seemed romantic even though Conner kept saying that Matthew and I had to keep things rated G. So what he means is that we can't hold each other's hand and not even touch each other. In other words, go back to the way you were. But there is in no way that we will. We are closer and better together than we are apart. If there will be a break up, it won't come for a very long time.

I went home after that and didn't take a single step in my room. I just started doing homework and then started to write songs from the piano. My mom always enjoys listening to me making songs. I finished one song and decided to go to bed. I opened the door slowly, but then opened it wide open. I slowly walked into the room and didn't see anyone. I looked in my closet, I looked everywhere in my room. He wasn't there. I sigh with relief and then run to my window and lock it. But I know that it won't last long. I don't know what to do. I can't be abused again. I can't. I have been in too much pain for the last couple of days; I can't go through it again.

I call Matthew. That is the only thing I can do. I need him. He is the only one who can protect me now.

"Matthew?" I ask into the phone.

"What is it? Why are you calling me at 9:30 at night?" asked Matthew.

"I need you here at my house, really bad. I can't be abused again, I just can't." I am now crying.

"Don't worry, I'll be there soon. I love you."

"I love you too." We both hang up after that.

After about 12 minutes, I run downstairs and see Matthew at the door. I open it and immediately kiss his cheek. He pulls me into a hug and holds me tight. I squeeze him as hard as I can, still scared from sitting in my room thinking that Steve will pop out of nowhere.

"Hey it's going to be okay, I'm here now. It'll be fine, I promise." I hold him tighter. I was so scared. I am so lucky to have Matthew in my life.

We walk up to my room. I'm too afraid to open my door. So Matthew does. He opens the door and checks the room. You will never guess who is sitting on my bed, Steve.

"Guess who?" said Steve once the door was open. Matthew pulled me to be behind him. I whispered into his ear from behind, "I'm going to go hide in Jessie's room (my sister's room)." He nodded and I walked away across the hall and pushed the door behind me to a close.