July 22 Continued...

Derek POV

I walk to my car, Bella following me. I open the door for her, and she sits in the passenger seat. I walk around my car, and get in. I start the car, and drive toward my house. When we turn on my street, Bella breaks the silence.
"You can just take me home," Bella says.
I rest my arm on Bella's lap.
I look at her, and smile, "It's okay. I'll take you to mine."
She looks down at my hand on her lap, "Okay."
I pull into the driveway, and park the car. We walk to the door, and I quietly open it. We both walk in, and tip toe into the kitchen.
"It's almost midnight," I tell her, "Everyone is probably asleep."
She nods. We sit down at the little table in the kitchen.
"How is Cat?" I ask her.
"She um," Bella hesitates, "She broke a rib, and her leg."
I see a tear roll down Bella's cheek. I take Bella in my arms, and sit her on my lap.
"I don't know what to do," she buries her face in my shoulder, "I think I cheated on Harry. I don't even know what's going on."
Why is she being like this with me? I thought she'd hate me after last year.
She must not have anyone else to come to.
"It's okay," I try to comfort her, "Things will all work out."
"Why are you being so nice to me?" She asks me, "Oh. You're drunk aren't you?"
I don't want her to think I don't care, "I was a bit tipsy a while ago. But, I am.. it's wearing off..?"
"Oh," Bella responds, looking at me, "Okay."
Bella gets off my lap, and walks over to the fridge. She opens it, and pulls out a beer.
"You want one?" she asks quietly.
"No thanks," I answer. She opens the door to the back stairs, and goes upstairs. I follow her, and she walks into my room. She sits on my bed, her back on the wall. I sit with my back against my pillow.
"I loved Harry but," She pauses, "But--"
"What happened?" I interrupt her.
"It's a long story," she says.
"I have time.." I smile.
She looks down, "I'd rather not talk about it."
"Okay," I say, "What about Brandon?"
"Well," She starts, "I sort of broke up with Harry. And I was just kind of confused, I guess I wasn't thinking. And I kissed Brandon..."
"Don't worry," I tell her, "You're a good person. Everything will work out."
She looks up at me.

"Maybe you don't know what I'm really like," she tells me.
She looks down again. It's silent for a minute.
"Bella," I say, "Honestly..."
I pause.
"What?" she asks me.
"I've seen you and Harry together," I say, "And I think you should stay with him."
She looks up, "But, it's complicated Derek."
She sighs, "I can't say, but Harry and I have been through a lot. Too much."
"Let me ask you a question," I say.
"Kay," Bella looks up at me.
"How did that kiss with Brandon feel?" I ask.
She laughs, "I don't know..."
"Shh," I whisper, "We're gonna wake Lucy. She's asleep right across the hall."
Bella smiles, and whispers, "Okay."
"So," I say, "Did it feel right?"
She hesitates, "I guess not..."
"Bella," I say, "Tell me if this feels right."
I lean in, and press my lips to hers. It feels right. I continue kissing her. She comes closer, and now she's straddling me. She keeps kissing me.
Suddenly, I hear something. Bella pulls away, and turns around to face my bedroom door.
Lucy stands in the doorway, scowling.

She speaks quietly, but angrily, "What the hell were you doing?"
"I--" Bella starts.
I interrupt, "It's not at all what you think..."
Lucy crosses her arms, "Bella. Don't and try to tell me that this was all him. I saw."
"Lucy--" I try to speak.
"Shut up, Derek," she says, "Bella. You can either go home. Or stay here with Derek. But don't come in my room. I wouldn't be that mad if you just liked him, but after what happened last year, and you're dating Harry!"
I speak quietly, "That's the point... She's dating Harry... sort of. Well--"
"Goodnight," Lucy says, and with that, she walks out.
"Shit," Bella whispers.
"It's okay," I say.
I open the covers, and Bella cuddles up to me.
"So," I say, "Did the kiss feel... not right?"
She whispers in my ear.
"Sorry," she whispers, "But it felt perfect."
I smile, "I know."

Notes

ignore the perez hilton shit in the pic
but omgg Lucy's gonna kill Derek
but wtf is gonna happen with Derek tho??
omg so lmk if you liked it
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