Tears and a Longing for Hope

BPOV

Edward and I spent the whole afternoon together. After school I went over to the Cullen's (as always) Edward and I listened to music, played the piano, and talked. Thankfully today was one of the days; we didn't talk about "changing me". I learned that, I wanted to spend as much time with him, as I possibly could. Even if I could not, spend my life with him forever. I still hate thinking…

"Are you tired, Bella?"

"No…" I yawned. Edward chuckled as he picked me up. He sat me on his couch in his bedroom.

"Edward, really, I'm not…"

"Then why do you keep yawning?"

He looked at his watch it read: 10:45

"Bella, I should take you home. Your father wanted you home by eleven."

I looked at him in horror. I didn't want to go home yet. So I turned on my stomach so I wouldn't face him. Before I knew it, Edward had me in his arms. He was heading back to the car. I groaned.

"Bella, I will not leave you. I will be in your room tonight."

"Yes, yes, I know. I like your house though!" He laughed and looked rather amused.

"You turn eighteen tomorrow."

"OH, NO." He looked confused.

"What?"

"Your planning something, aren't you?"

"Why would you think that?"

He chuckled again as the car came to a stop. Edward took me into his arms and said,

"I believe, that I am supposed to walk my lady, to the door."

He took my hand, but when we reached my house he stopped. His expression went from confused, to sorrow, then to anger.

"Edward…"

"Get back in the car, Bella!"

"Why, what is going on?"

"We need to speak with Carslie."

"Huh? No "we" are not leaving until; I tell my father I am home."

I clutched onto the handle but Edward took my hand.

"No, Bella!"

"What is with…?"

I opened the door and gasped. The house was completely thrashed. There was books, glass, toilet paper, and broken chairs, all covering the floor. Everything was everywhere. I could not believe this. My hand covered my mouth and my eyes were filled with shock.

Edward took my hand rubbing it, as I walked through the hallway.

"Ok, Bella. Calm down. Lets ju-" I cut him off as I screamed,

"CHARLIE?"

I started to panic. I ran all over the house to look for him. I couldn't find him.

ANYWERE

By the fireplace I saw a picture of Charlie and me in a wooden frame. The glass was shattered and I began to cry. Where was he? How could this happen? Edward knelt own beside me, cupping my face in his hands. When I looked at him, my tears began to flow more freely.

"Who… would do this, Edward?"

"I don't know…"

"Do you think he could be out, fishing with Billy again?"

He wouldn't look at me. I wouldn't look into his beautiful eyes either. I know he doesn't want to hurt me, but he doesn't want to lie to me either. All I could do was think the worst. No… couldn't be… DEAD.

"He's not DEAD!"

"Calm down, love. I don't know what happened. We should find Carslie."

"What about my mother? Is this going to be just like what happened in Phoenix? Is James really dead? This is all my fault!"

I started sobbing all over again.

"None of this is your fault, Bella! Don't ever think that. If this is anyone's fault, it's mine. If I wasn't a vampire none of this would have ever happened!"

"Edward, I love you! None of this is your fault. Do you understand me?"

His face was in my hands. I kissed him lightly on the lips, to show a small token of my love.

"Bella, but it is!"

"STOP! It's not your fault! Please, just be with me."

He took m into his arms as I cried. After a while he kissed my forehead and said,

"We should start heading back home."

I knew were home was. It was a place Edward could be without being discovered. It was a place, to be free to talk about anything. My most favorite of all these reasons was, because it was a place of love, compassion, and hope. I had brothers and sisters, who cared for me. I also had another mother and father. I wanted to talk to Alice, and tell her my pain.

"Ok."

EPOV

I picked her up once again and carried her into my Volvo. She cried herself too sleep; which tore my insides. I hated seeing her like this. Who ever did this to Charlie, would suffer. I know how much Bella loves him. I carried her into the house, as Alice Swarmed me with questions,

"What happened? Has Bella been crying? I just had my vision! Is it too late?"

"Alice, can Bella sleep in your bed? I only have a couch in my room."

"Yes, yes, of course."

I followed Alice to her bedroom. She opened the door, and I realized she still had her clothes on that she had worn earlier today. I sat her down on the bed and turned to Alice.

"Alice, I know you bought Bella some pj's. Could you umm… change her for me?"

"Yeah, I will go and get them. I will just be a sec."

I went and sat by her. I moved some of the hair off her face. She was so beautiful. How could I let all this happen? Her mascara was all down her face. Poor, Bella, you don't deserve this. Alice came back in with a set of red silk pj's

"I'll call you when I am done. Edward, this is not your fault. Don't ever think it. We will talk about this later, ok?

I nodded and walked out of the room.

A little cliffy there. I hope you liked it. I am also the writer of: Twilight Couples and Troubles, as well. I hope this one is more in character. And, yes I will still continue my mother story as well. Please review and I will add more A.S.A.P.! Thanks:-)