Hello fellow readers.

This will be my 6th fanfic and I hope it will fill all of your expectations!

I, personally, love the idea of Bella and Edward staying friends after she chose Jacob. Most fanfics are when Bella and Edward are just friends. But those are just human. I plan to make one of those eventually but this idea is a bit different.

Now for chapter one.

Nothing more

I'll always be there for you.

Edward's words echoed in my ears persistently. It was the only thing I could think about.

I just told him that I loved Jacob. I did, I truly did. He was there for me when I was alone and shattered. He took care of me and we learned to love each other. I learned that I could love again. Edward was just too late.

But here he stood, in front of me-waiting for a response.

I'll always be there for you?

How was I supposed to respond to that?

I've loved this man for so long. I can't just tell him to stay out of my life forever. He did leave me for a long duration of this year but it wasn't his fault. I couldn't blame him for leaving me and he couldn't blame me for moving on.

I wanted to let him know this. To let him know that I didn't want to lose him again. I loved Jacob now but that doesn't mean that I don't care for Edward.

"Do you mean that?" I finally said.

He looked shocked for a brief moment.

"Yes, of course, Bella. Anything for you." He face was filled with so much emotion-hurt, concern, comfort, love.

"Edward," I hesitated. I wasn't used to speaking his name aloud. I kept it inside for so many months and it felt good to let it out. "Just because we're not together anymore, adoringly, doesn't mean we can't be…acquaintances."

Edward widened his eyes a bit.

I spoke for him. "I wouldn't think this is possible either. But let's give it a shot."

He stared at me for a few more moments, a little confused. "Yes, of course we can try it. Anything's possible." He flashed his signature crooked smile at me.

Ah, I missed that so much.

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A/N-I hope you guys like this idea.

The first chapter is usually always short.

But it's just a start.

Please review and tell me what you think.