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Edward and Bella go to college

The newly wedded Edward and Bella have decided to attend College. After coming up against James two summers ago, facing the Volturi last spring and only just finally getting rid of the dreaded Victoria, Edward and Bella thought it was time for some normality. Apart from a small glitch with the rooms, everything looks to be perfect for them. However, when a new face enters the plot, Bella and Edwards relationship is pushed to new extremes. Will it survive when Edwards gut instincts are telling him that the new face can't be trusted, while Bella grows more and more close to him? How will Edward react to this closeness? And will he end up having to save Bella from herself, as he's had to do countless times in the past?

Prologue

As the man who was my whole life raced towards me, I could tell he was going to be too late. I could feel my captor's iron grip tighten around me, pulling me deeper and deeper into the darkness. I struggled pointlessly in his arms. It was a fruitless effort. Even if I managed to get free, another one of them would just step in and pick up where my previous captor had left off. There was just too many of them. Either way, I wasn't getting out of this alive. I just prayed that Edward wouldn't suffer a similar fate. A world without Edward in it was not a world worth living in.

Old memories flashed into my mind:

The first time Edward came through my bedroom window; the first time he kissed me; running through the forest on his back; Edward flying in to ballet studio as James sunk his teeth into my arm; clinging to Edward as we faced the Volturi in Rome; Edward kissing my neck sweetly on Esme's island…

This was it. After all we'd been through, this is where it would end. Good-bye Edward. I should have listened to you…

Chapter 1- An unexpected guest

A milky white blanket of clouds covered the sky overhead. There was a stuffy breeze and the air around was definitely threatening rain. That's why we decided to go to the College in Dartmouth. Ninety-two percent cloud coverage throughout the year. Not as good as Forks of course (I don't think anywhere could top Forks), but good enough that a certain vampire wouldn't have to stay in doors by day…

As I stepped out of the shiny silver Volvo, I felt a wave of dread sweep through me. Another day. Another new school. Well, technically this wasn't school now…it was College. That's right, my newly wedded husband and I were now officially College students. The honeymoon was regretfully over. We'd dragged ourselves from the perfectly isolated paradise (and the half eaten headboard) to attend college this fall. It had seemed like a good idea at the time. I'd just discovered that being human had its perks where the bedroom department was concerned. However, now it just seemed like a stupid one. I stole a glance over at Edwards face. As usual he maintained his customary cool exterior, not exuding a hint of emotion. But then again, why would he? He'd done this whole College thing hundreds of times in the past. Right now it probably seemed like protocol for him.

Edward seemed to sense my eyes on him.

"You alright love?" he asked, striding at human pace to my side of the car so gracefully that it made my heart briefly stutter with envy, "We can go back to Forks if you're having second thoughts. I don't want you to do anything you don't want to do. I know Esme and Carlisle would love to have us back and…"

I silenced him with a kiss.

"No, no, it's fine. I'd just forgotten about having to go though the whole 'trying to fit in thing' again," I murmured as I wrapped my arms around his waist and buried my face in his chest so he couldn't see the full extent of my apprehension in my face, "I'll be fine. Promise."

He kissed the top of my head.

"You'll get used to it love. Anyway, I'll be here, by your side, every step of the way."

I felt a rush of affection sweep over me for him. I knew these words were true. Edward would always be there for me. We just couldn't function without each other; a fact that was recently proven not so long ago.

"Come on. Let's go and find out where we'll be staying Mrs Cullen," said Edward, pulling me gently by the hand. I let out a dramatic groan and pretended to resist. Well here goes nothing…

We quickly found ourselves at the doors of the College reception. Edward graciously held the door open for me. The thing about having a husband who grew up in the early 1900's was that chivalry was second nature. If he had his way, I'd never have to open a door for myself again. We walked up to the counter where a middle-aged woman wearing horned-rimmed glasses sat behind filing out several forms. She looked up as we approached and, like most other people, did a double take as she caught site of Edward. Being a Vampire meant that Edward was dazzlingly handsome. He had pale white skin, which contrasted, perfectly with his bronze hair. His mesmerizing eyes (now a golden yellow) could open doors to which even the President of the USA wouldn't be able to open. Once you were caught up in that powerful, seductive stare you were about as helpless as a fish out of water.

"Hello. I'm Edward Cullen and this is Bella Swan," we'd decided to revert back to my last name while we were at College; a favour I had asked for to avoid any awkward questions as to why we married so young, "We were due to start term this fall. Do you know where we're supposed to go from here?" he asked the receptionist in his perfectly articulate speech (another plus from being born in another time).

"Ah yes. Mr Cullen. Mr Cullen…" the receptionist repeated as she sorted through a stack of documents, trying to find the right one, "Ah yes. You are in room 101 and you Ms Swan are in room 56. Here are your welcome packages and your keys. Good luck."

The woman smiled at us as she held out the packets of welcome papers, clearly believing the conversation was over

"Wait. We sighed up for a shared room," asked Edward, tension rising in his voice.

"Oh I know," replied the receptionist, feigning sympathy, "But we've decided to scrap the shared room option, so you'll be in separate rooms for the duration of you stay. Enjoy your time at Dartmouth," she concluded, clearly signalling that the conversation had ended.

Edward opened his mouth to protest further, but I laid a hand on top of his, shaking my head. It was the first day and I wasn't keen to make any enemies just now.

He stormed out of the office and back outside; where it was now raining. I tentatively walked behind him, wrapping my arms wrong his waist and laying my head on the arch of his back.

"It's not the end of the world Edward. Let's just try it. We can go home if it doesn't work out. It doesn't mean we can't still…" I trailed off suggestively, smiling as he turned around to face me, wearing my favourite crooked smile, "And anyway, think of it this way, two rooms means to beds. That means there's two headboards for you to sink you're teeth into."

And with that, he'd swept me off my feet, as I let out a girlish giggle.

"Lead the way Mrs Cullen."

"Huh-hum," coughed someone from behind us.

Edward quickly spun around, setting me carefully back on the ground. I felt the heat of a blush climb to my cheeks as my eyes met the owner of the cough.

There standing in front of us was a strikingly handsome boy with dark chess-nut brown hair. He didn't have the godly looks that Edward possessed. But it was pretty close. He had the best looks I'd ever seen on a human. He had deep green eyes, which contrasted beautifully with his brown hair. His skin was pale white, with a hint of rose. As he blinked, I saw he had long eyelashes, which swept his lower eyelid like curtains of black silk. His lips were perfectly formed, however, like mine, his upper lip was slightly too heavy for his lower one, although, this only seemed to add to his perfection.

He was grinning at us with polite embarrassment. My analysis of his captivating appearance was halted as I heard a deep growl creep through Edward's lips. I looked at him in alarm, wondering what I'd missed which could fuel such a reaction from him.

"I can't hear his thoughts," he whispered so that only I could hear.

I stared back at the boy who still had a wide grin spread across his face.

"Oh," I said, "But that's not so strange Edward. Maybe he's just the same as me"

"That's not just it though," replied Edward through gritted teeth, "I think he's a Vampire."

Hey, thanks for reading this. I would REALLY love some reviews before I add the next chapters so i can make any suggested improvements. I know what it's like to start reading a story for the first time and not really get into it, but bear with me; it really does get more exciting!!!