July 2018

Now I have to explain something first.

I wrote and uploaded this story back in 2011.

In 2018 I decided to critically reread my work. In doing so I altered things to the original story and I mean basically rewriting the whole thing. I wasn't pleased with certain aspects of the story nor with the way I had portrayed Evelyn (the OC).

She was way too accepting of all of these vampires, something I back then found to be realistic (insanely romantic). But now, being almost 8 years older, my view on this changed and I made Evelyn a sceptical and basically scared shitless woman.

Hopefully you can appreciate this.

To those of you who have reviewed and favourited this story I hope you will read it again.

To those new, welcome! Enjoy the new and (hopefully) improved version of 'Forever will be'

Also check out my other stories :)

Intro:

I do not own Twilight or it's characters! they're all owned by author Stephenie Meyer. I do own Evelyn Swan :)

Chapter one; Arrival

'Forks...'
It seemed like forever since I've been here. I was sitting in my car, tapping my fingers on the steering wheel while gazing at the house which belonged to my uncle. Uncle Charlie was my mother's brother. It had been 8 years since I last saw him and Bella. Back then he was still married to Renee. I'd been sitting in my car for half an hour already thinking what to say after to them, once I had worked up enough courage to ring the doorbell.
'Relax Eve…nothing bad will happen. Its your uncle for goodness sake.'

A tapping noise right next to me shook me away from my thoughts. Not to mention scare the living daylights out of me.
"Excuse me ma'am?"

I turned my head to the window and saw a gorgeous young man standing there, his knuckles resting against the glass.

"I did not mean to startle you. I was wondering if you are alright?"
He said loudly.

Catching my breath, I rolled down the window and leaned forward. "I'm fine, thank you."

"May I ask why you have been sitting here for a while? Staring at the Swan's resident?"
His voice sounded absolutely mesmerizing!

I pressed my lips together to keep a snort from leaving my throat.
"I'm sorry, I know it must seem rather ridiculous." I stated.

Extending my hand out of the window, I smiled at him. "My name is Evelyn Swan. Charlie Swan is my uncle."

The young man gently grabbed my hand and shook it shortly.

"Good grief! Your hands are freezing." I exclaimed after he released it.

The young man smirked," Sorry about that, my name is Edward…Edward Cullen."

"Pleasure to meet you, Edward Cullen. But to answer your question..." I started, but then shook my head.
"To be honest, between you and me...in my defense I did not know I was being watched and for the record, I don't normally do this."

Edward smiled. "I hope not. I tend to get overprotective of the people who live in this house. One in particular…"

Ah that explains…well nothing really… but he must be talking about Isabella. It was that moment I noticed his eyes…they weren't a normal color. They looked like two topazes, amber...golden almost.

"I'm sorry, ... your eyes, Edward. They're a color I don't think I've ever seen before."
He seemed a bit taken back by my bluntness. He quickly regained himself and with confidense grinned at me," Contacts." He explained and I nodded.

"You were going to tell me why you're waiting out here?" He continued.

I nodded my head to the direction of the house. Edward looked at the house then back to me," I sort of figured that out…but why are you still in the car?"

A blush crept up my cheeks. "I'm having a hard time deciding how to approach them. Its been a while and I'm not really sure what to do or say once that front door opens… They don't know I'm here."

"Perhaps it's best to just cross this road and ring the doorbell." He said and without a warning opened the car door.

I looked at the opened door, my eyes scanned Edward Cullen's overall appearance. If Isabella knew this man, then surely he meant no harm. Besides I must seem more suspicious than him at the moment. I stepped out of the car and let Edward escort me to the front door. With a heavy feeling I quickly touched the little golden button next to the door.
Please let me stay, please let me stay.

The door opened. In the opening stood a young woman, around 18 years old, smiling brightly at the person next to me. Her brown eyes shifted to mine, she observed me quietly.
"Edward," she said. "Who is this woman?"

Before he or I could answer her, someone appeared behind Isabella. Uncle Charlie.

"Evelyn?" Charlie asked rather baffled.

"Hello Charlie." I replied quietly.

He moved from behind Isabella and gave me a tight hug followed by two kisses on my cheeks. He still looked surprised. "You should have called, "Charlie told me firmly but with kindness," The house isn't prepared for a visit. What are you doing here?"

"I'm sorry Uncle Charlie, I was planning to call you, but I had to leave rather unexpectedly…" From the corner of my eye I could see Edward watching me with a strange look on his face.

"Edward?" Isabella nudged him with her elbow.

"Sorry." He smiled at her.

"Bells, you must remember your cousin Evelyn?" Charlie gently ushered his daughter towards me.

I could tell by the look in her eyes that she was searching her memory for a small hint that she had met me before. "Its alright, Isabella. I can't blame you if you don't remember me… it's been about 8 years since we last saw each other." I told her. As soon as I had said that her expression changed.

"No, no... I do. "She suddenly said as she moved closer, "Vaguely,... but not completely unfamiliar." She smiled and wrapped her arms around me for a hug.

"Right, how about we all go inside then?" Charlie asked us.

I looked at Isabella who stepped aside to let me in. Before we stepped through the door she turned to her father, "Dad!" she said motioning her head in Edwards's direction.

Charlie cleared his throat before he said," Edward, would you like to come in?"

Edward smiled and nodded with polite, "Thank you Charlie. "He answered.

3rd p.o.v.

Edward couldn't help but keep an eye on this Evelyn Swan. From the moment he arrived within only a mile of Bella's house he smelled an unfamiliar scent. Since the whole James and Victoria ordeal he was always on full alert. He soon found the origin of the scent. It hac come from a young woman sitting a car right across the street of Bella's house . After she hadn't moved for almost half an hour Edward saw no other option then to take the upper hand and decided to head towards the woman. She smelled familiar. A hint of Bella's scent, which put him a beat at ease, but he was still cautious.
At least it proved she was probably connected to Bella's family in some way. Yet something troubled him and after the reunion the Swan's had at the front door, he couldn't help but prope into Evelyn's mind a bit.

However he didn't find anything out as in that moment she turned her head to him thinking; 'Why is he looking at me like that?'

At least Edward now knew he was able to read mind, unlike Bella's which still frustrated him at times.

Evelyn's p.o.v.

I gathered all my strength and hoped in my heart uncle Charlie would say yes to my proposal or at the very least provide me with an alternative solution.
"It's more than just a visit…" I finally said after a long pregnant pause. Charlie eyes shifted to Isabella, who in her turn looked back at me.

"I left home for…personal reasons. And I have no intentions of ever going back to that town, "I continued. "So my question is, can I stay here? If only for a little while. I'll be gone before you know it."

My uncle scratched the back of his head. "You know you're always welcome to stay, Eve. But this is all very sudden. This house isn't that big, we don't really have a guestroom, so at the moment all I can offer you is the couch."

I sighed with relief, at least he didn't say no…

"Plus, I'd also like to know a bit more on the, I have no intention of going back." Charlie continued. "You didn't kill anybody did you? Or any other criminal activity?"

I widened my eyes. "Uncle Charlie..."

"Now I don't mean to be judgemental, just that...considering your mother,-"

Of course, my mother. Charlie's younger and only sibling. I couldn't very much blame him considering her behaviour and lifestyle, but in this case the apple fell very, very far from the tree. "I'm not Vivian."

Charlie's expression changed and he calmly leaned back in his seat. I guess that statement was enoughto satisfy his worries. I turned my head to Isabella. "Would you mind if I stayed here for a while? Just until I find a place of my own?"

She looked at Edward. They must be really close. They both didn't move but it seemed as though Edward helped her decide what to do, simply by exchanging looks. Isabella looked back to me and nodded her head.

"I don't mind," she smiled," it's just that its finals this year and I'll have a lot of studying to do…"

"And then you also have Edward."I added for her. She blushed slightly.
"It's okay Isabella I understand. I'm glad I can stay, I'll make the couch my new home."

"Just one thing…don't call me Isabella, Bella will do." she smiled.