Author's Note: Hey guys! This is my very first attempt at writing a fanfic, so hopefully i did well :)

I was reading Dear John by Nicholas Sparks and I watched the movie trailer too (which is amazing!). I thought the plot was wonderful, so i decided to write a one-shot using Twilight characters. This is pretty much based on the book and trailer. I got ideas from both (as you'll soon notice for i used some quotes from the trailer). So its semi-spoiler if you wanted to read Dear John

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!


Edward

He didn't think it was a good idea to be here, but he needed to find out the answer to his question. It's been 2 years since he last saw his love, and he just wanted to see her one more time before he had to go.

This wasn't how he pictured his future. He hoped to get married and start a family with her, but not everything goes as planned.


It was the summer of 2003 when he first saw her at the beach, her long mahogany hair cascading down her back, and her deep chocolate eyes that showed him her soul.

She was in Forks visiting her father, and he was home visiting his family before he got shipped back to Iraq.

It was a very unexpected meeting. He didn't know why he bothered to retrieve the girl's bag from the freezing cold ocean at La Push beach. I guess he was just mesmerized and concerned when he saw her gloomy expression. He didn't want to see that expression on her face.

She was very thankful that this random guy retrieved her bag; it had all of her necessities in it. When she said "thank you," he saw the most beautiful smile grace her gorgeous face. When he saw that, he wanted to see her smile more.

Throughout that whole summer, they became inseparable. He took her out on numerous dates, played the piano for her countless times, and eventually, he introduced her to his family. Carlisle and Esme were thrilled to see their son finally with someone who made him truly happy. She, in turn, took Edward to meet her father and best friend. Charlie and Jacob were also happy to see her happy.

In just four weeks, they had fallen in love.

They were walking down the beach together, hand in hand. It was a clear, full moon night (a very rare occasion in Forks) and Edward saw how beautifully the moon lit up her face.

He told her, "You know, it doesn't matter where you are in the world, but the full moon is never bigger than your thumb."

He stared at her as she closed her right eye, raised her thumb, and placed it in front of the moon. Her face glowed when she smiled at how true that fact was. When she noticed him staring, she looked down and blushed. He loved the way her cheeks would turn that beautiful shade.

And then, they confessed their love.

However, life doesn't always end up the way they planned.

The dreadful day eventually came. Edward finished up his leave, and had to return to Iraq. His love was devastated to hear this news. He soothed her and comforted her for days. They spent every waking moment together until he had to leave.

She took him to the airport on his last day, and he held his love close until she stopped crying.

He said, "I'll be back for Christmas, love. You promise to write to me?"

"I will…I'll miss you, Edward!" she cried.

"I'll miss you too sweetheart, I love you." And then he was gone.

They wrote numerous letters to each other. He remembered the first letter he received from her.

"Dear Edward,

Tell me everything. Write it all down for me. That way, we'll be with each other all the time, even if we're not with each other at all.

I love you and miss you!"

He came home for Christmas that winter. He took her out on dates and played her his piano, just like he used to. They spent the entire month together, until he was shipped off again.

He came home again that summer. And they spent the entire 3 months together. On their 1 year anniversary, they were able to walk along the beach, hold hands, kiss, and think about the day they met.

He told her he would be home again soon, however the military extended his term. He wasn't able to come home for Christmas, or Valentine's Day, or their anniversary, or her birthday. He wasn't able to come home for 2 years. Slowly, the letters they wrote to each other shortened. She used to send 4 letters a week, now they barely came once a month. The length of her letters shortened too.

In the summer of 2006, while serving his term, he received his last letter from her.

"Dear Edward,

I'm sorry I have to do it this way. And I just want you to know that none of this is your fault. I take blame for all of this happening, and I hope that one day you will be able to forgive me.

I mean it when I say I didn't mean to fall in love. Everything just fell into place.

You were gone for too long, and we barely got to talk. Writing letters just didn't seem like enough anymore. I needed you here with me physically, and it just hurt too much for you to be away. But don't feel guilty at all, because you shouldn't take any of the blame. I know you want to serve for this country, and just know that I am very proud of you.

The summer we met was the best time of my life, and I will forever cherish the memories we had. You will forever be my first true love. I'll always be thinking about you Edward Cullen.

I'm Sorry…"

He shed tears that night.


Another year passed and he was on leave, so he was able to return home.

While walking along La Push beach, he saw the familiar mahogany hair and chocolate brown eyes that he loves.

She was there and she immediately noticed his messy bronze hair, and startling green eyes.

They talked that day, and everything was as comfortable as it always was. However, they didn't bring up the subject of her last letter.

She invited him to her house the following day, and he agreed to go. It wasn't until they were bidding each other goodbye that he noticed the ring on her left finger. He didn't want to ask her about it now, mostly because he didn't want to hear the harsh truth.

So, on the next day, he drove up to her cozy, two story house. He knew that today would be the day he would get some answers.

They talked again over coffee for a short while, simply having casual conversation. It wasn't until he asked, "Who is he?"

"Jacob Black, we've been married for almost a year."

He masked the pain he was feeling, but she could see how his vibrant green eyes seemed to dim at the news. Nevertheless, he couldn't help but feel somewhat happy for her. Jacob was a good guy, and they have known each other for years. She seemed to be having a good life right now, and she seemed to be happy with the way she was living. He knew that he couldn't give her this stable life right now, because of his constant comings and goings.

He was leaving again for Iraq at the end of the week. She asked if she could write to him, but he told her he didn't think it was a good idea. She was having a very good and stable life with Jacob, and Edward didn't want to interfere at all. And so, they said their final goodbye to each other.


So here he is, two years later, standing in the distance behind the trees. It's a full moon night, and he wants to know if she remembers.

Five minutes later, he hears the opening of the door. Her hair is in a messy bun, with a few strands in front of her face, and she's in her old sweats and a large sweatshirt. Just like he was the first time they met, he is enthralled by her beauty.

At first, she's just standing outside, enjoying the light breeze with her eyes closed. She has a small smile on her face, and then slowly but surely she opens one eye, raises her thumb, and places it in front of the moon.

I Love You, Bella

The End


So that's that! I really hoped you enjoyed the story. I'm probably going to come back and edit it some more. Maybe add a little too.

Reviews please? I really want to hear some feedback.
Thanks :)