16The Extraordinary Love Story of an Ordinary Couple » Bella and Edward grow up as childhood friends on the brink of something more as their adolescence nears. However, after a divorce and two moves the pair face their teenage years apart only to be reunited when they enroll at the same university years later. This is a story about growing up, growing apart, learning to stand up for yourself, and learning when to ask for help. AH. HEA.