Disclaimer - I do not own the characters or Twilight, Ste phenie Meyer does. However , i do own a rather overweight cat, an out of control dog and a grumpy hamster.

Flashback

First day of school

Age 4

''No! Stop!'' Isabella cried before she was pushed into a puddle of mud. She looked down at what used to be her white dress with tiny pink flowers circling around the bottom, only to find that it was now completely covered in dirty brown mud. Isabella started crying silently, not moving from the spot she was in. She heard Mike's laughter beside her.

''Oii! Mike!'' she heard a little boys voice shout.

Isabella thought it was one of Mike's friends coming over to laugh along with him; instead, she was shocked by his actions. He ran up to Mike and pushed him into a thorn bush.

''Owwww! Why'd you do that for?'' Mike whined checking the places on his body which hurt.

''You've made her cry.'' Edward replied before walking over to Isabella. He gave her a slanted smile, then reached down for her arm and lifted her up.

''Are you O.K?'' Edward asked softly.

''Yes, thank you. And thank you for helping me.'' Isabella smiled shyly.

''Yeah, if he hurts you again tell me okay?''

Isabella nodded. ''What's your name?'' she asked tilting her head to the side slightly. ''Edward.'' He replied. ''What's yours?''

''Isabella. But I like it more when people call me Bella.'' She stated.

''Okay, let's get some lunch then Bella.'' He smiled and started walking towards the cafeteria with her.

''Okay Edward.'' She giggled.

End of flashback

Snowball fight

Age 7

Edward knocked on Bella's front door loudly. ''Hello Edward, Bella! Edward's here! Hat and gloves remember!'' Bella's father Charlie yelled up the stairs to Bella when he saw Edward at the door. Bella came running down so fast she tripped on the bottom step sending her flying face first onto the floor. ''Bella!'' Charlie and Edward both shouted said in union. Bella got straight back up ignoring the pain in her elbow, ''I'm fine.'' She reassured them both.

''Okay. Well, be careful, and keep you hat and gloves on Bella for goodness sake, you'll get pneumonia!'' Charlie said sternly after kissing Bella on the cheek.

''Fine.'' Bella agreed before they both shouted bye and ran into the snow.

As soon as they were out of Charlie's sight Bella took off her hat and gloves of and shoved them into her pockets.

''What are you doing?'' Edward frowned at her.

''Taking my hat and gloves off, they annoy me Edward. I hate wearing them.'' Bella said stubbornly.

''But your dad said you will get menomia Bella! I've heard of that before, it's really bad.'' Edward said raising his voice.

''But - ''

''No Bella! Please put them back on. ''Edward pleaded with her.

Bella sighed and did what he asked, ''K.'' was all she said.

Just as she finished putting her gloves on she felt something soft hit into her back. She spun around and saw Edward running behind Charlie's police cruiser. She picked up as much snow as she could ran to the car, she quietly stood at the boot of the car, Edward was walking backwards to her, she held in her giggle as he unknowingly moved toward her. ''BOO!'' she yelled. He turned around and she threw the snowball directly into his open mouth. She burst out laughing as he spat the snow out. Suddenly he jumped on her playfully tackling her on the floor as they both laughed. The rest of the day was full of snowmen, snow angels and endless snowball fights.

End of flashback.

Flashback

Age 9

Baking cakes

''Bella.'' Edward asked as the movie they were watching came to an end.

''Yes Edward?''

''It's my mums birthday tomorrow, and.. um.. i.. wanted to make her a birthday cake.

''She'd really love that Edward.'' Bella loves Edwards Mother Elizabeth. She loved the way she was so caring and motherly. Edward was a mommy's boy. She never really saw Edwards father much Edward Senior, but his mother was always there for him. She was in away like a second mother to Bella too as she didn't get to see her mother Rene often due to her and Charlie's separation. Bella's mother lives in Phoenix with her new husband Phil. Even though Bella saw them every holiday she missed her mom ever so much.

''I.. thought it would be.. fun if we baked it together, and um.. I.. don't really know how to make cakes either.'' Edward said looking away from her and towards the T.V.

''Sure Edward, come on, let's see if you have the ingredient's we need.''

Edward smiled widely as he followed Bella into the kitchen. ''You get the bowl, spoons and cake tray and I'll get the flour, eggs, sugar and milk.'' Bella said. Edward nodded a searched for what Bella told him to get.

After they had what they needed Bella started mixing the ingredient's that she told Edward to put in the bowl. Edward spotted the chocolate sauce; he looked at Bella to see her shaking her head at him. When she went to the sink to wash the flour off her hands Edward quickly squirted the chocolate sauce in his mouth, he ended up squirting it down his top too. Bella turned to see what Edward was gasping about and she noticed the chocolate sauce dripping down his chin and on his top. Edward s starred at Bella with wide eyes waiting for her to shout at him, but instead she burst out laughing uncontrollably at him. He glared at Bella before grabbing the chocolate sauce and squeezing it in her hair and face. She stopped laughing immediately. ''EDWARD!'' she shrieked. She noticed that it was now him that was laughing uncontrollably. She grabbed and egg out off its box and chucked it at Edward. ''HA! You just got egged.. by a girl!'' she giggled at the last part. Edward grabbed the bag of flour. ''Oh yeah! Well, you just got.. .floured.. by a boy!'' he said as he threw the bag of flour over her. Bella tried to act angry and serious, but she couldn't help it. She started laughing, ''That doesn't make any sense Edward.'' She said through giggles. Edward was about to argue back when he heard a gasp from the kitchen door.

''What on earth have you two been doing?'' Elizabeth asked sternly eyeing the both of them.

''We, um.. it was going to be a surprise, we were going to bake a birthday cake for you and.. we.. um.. im-''

Edward was cut off by Elizabeth's soft chuckle. ''Awh Edward, Bella. That's very thoughtful of you both, ill let you get on with it then, just make sure you tidy this mess up. I'd love a nice clean kitchen for my Birthday.'' She smiled as she walked back out the kitchen.

''Told you she'd love it.'' Bella proved whilst wiping the chocolate off her face.

End of flashback.

Flashback

At the park

Age 11

''Higher Edward! Higher!'' Bella squeeked excitedly.

''No, you can't even walk without tripping over air, you'll fall off the swing if you go too high.''

Bella frowned. ''No I won't Edward!'' she said in a frustrated tone. ''Whatever Bella.'' Edward sighed and sat down on the swing besides her without swinging. ''Please push me higher.'' Bella asked in a sad tone. Bella suddenly felt herself fly forwards, she was going higher then she'd ever been. Someone was pushing her, but it wasn't Edward. Edward was suddenly wide eyed, scarred even.

''That's enough Jacob!'' Edward warned.

''Let her have some fun Edward, Jeez.'' Jacob said cooley.

Edward stood glaring at Jacob. ''Alright alright!'' Jacob huffed before giving Bella one more final push. Bella felt butterflies in her stomach; she automatically moved her hand to hold her tummy. She heard Edward shout something but she couldn't hear him. She wasn't on the swing anymore but on the park floors wood chippings instead. The pain in her foot was too much. She looked up to see Edward's fist smack into Jacobs face before he ran off. Edward ran over to Bella. ''Are you O.K?'' he panicked.

''Why did you punch Jacob?'' Bella asked confused.

''Never mind him, Bella, are you hurt?'' he asked her as she looked down at her foot.

''It really hurts, I don't think I can walk, what am I going to do?'' Bella started worrying, fearing she'd be stuck in the park all night.

''Stand on your other leg.'' He said pulling her up. Edward crouched down.

''What are you doing Edward?'' she questioned him watching his messy bronze hair blowing with the wind.

''Get on my back, I'll carry you to the hospital.''

End of flashback.

Flashback

Ice Skating

Age 13

''Bella, I can't, why would you want to skate on ice? Stupid.'' Edward moaned as he watched Bella step on to the ice. ''Edward, come on. I'll make sure you don't fall.'' Bella said playfully smirking. Edward couldn't understand how Bella could even skate, she was the clumsiest and most accident prone person he knew. Yet, when she was on the ice, she was graceful, elegant. She skated better then she walked. Edward chuckled under his breath at that thought.

''What?'' Bella asked him. Her eyebrows furrowed.

''Nothing.'' He lied.

''So, what do I do?'' he asked her rolling his eyes.

''Umm.. just walk onto the ice, hold onto the side. You'll know what to do when you get on.'' She nodded to herself.

Edward did as she said. Bella started laughing. He was crouched down, his body stiff holding onto the side for dear life. Edward was usually a pro at everything; she wasn't used to seeing him so lost.

''What?'' he hissed. He was paranoid and embarrassed. Bella laughing at him wasn't helping.

''Oh stop it moody ass. Hold on to my hips and ill guide you along.''

Edward clutched on to her hips, Bella had to try and hold in a giggle as she felt how tight he was clinging on to her. ''Follow my foot movements.'' She told him confidently.

They had been skating for about 15 minutes now. ''I look stupid.'' Edward huffed still holding onto Bella tightly.

''Let go then.'' She said casually.

''No way!'' Edward practically yelled.

Bella spun around quickly to face him and grabbed hold of his wrists. She looked him in the eyes silently telling him he she was going to let go. When she did Edward just stood there frozen. ''See. You're standing all by yourself. Now just move your legs in the rhythm you were when you were grasping on to me as if your life depended on it'' She chuckled. Edward ignored that. ''Come get me.'' She whispered, and skated off leaving him stuck in the middle of the ice rink with crazy kid's whizzing past him. ''BELLA!'' he called after her but she was already doing a lap around the ice. He frantically started skating trying to get to the bar when he slipped back. ''Crap!'' his mumbled. ''Hey Edward, need some help?'' a familiar voice asked him. He looked up to see Lauran Crowley from school. He mentally rolled his eyes. 'Not her, anyone but her.' He thought. She had a major crush on him and he knew it. She was constantly annoying him. As she was about to help him up Bella skidded into Lauren and 'accidently' knocked her out of the way. She helped Edward up.

''Please please can we get out of here, we'll grab some food and catch a movie.. my treat?'' he pleaded with her.

She smiled at him. ''Whatever you say Eddie.'' She took his hand and guided him off the ice.

He hated that name and she knew it.

End of flashback

Flashback

Tragedy

Age 14

Bella's door bell was ringing constantly. ''Okay okay!''she yelled at the door wondering if they could hear her over the sound of the doorbell. She opened the door , shocked by what she saw. Edward was standing there, crying. Really really crying.

''What is it Edward? Whats wrong?'' Bella felt her heart drop seeing him in so much pain. She quickly scanned over his body to see if she could see any injuries. She couldn't.

''I..It's my mum.. sh-she's been k-killed!''

''Oh my God!'' She felt her own tears falling down her cheeks. She threw herself at Edward holding him as tightly as she could. He did the same in return. They stood there holding each other for what seemed like hours rather than minutes before she released him and took him inside. She made both of them a glass of water, shaking whilst she did, before she went to sit beside him.

''What happened Edward?'' Bella asked him in a shaky voice.

He looked her in the eyes, ''He beat her then he shot her. I saw it. Mom, she told me to hide, I did.. under the dining room table, he came in, made her beg and shot her.'' Edward spat angrily.

''Who?'' she whispered. ''Who's 'he' Edward?''

Some man, he didn't even wear a mask. I don't know what he wanted, he said something about my dad but I was too scared to pay attention to what they were saying. I'll find him though Bella. I'll find him and make him suffer.'' Edward said coldly.

''No Edward, let the police do that. Please you'll get yourself killed!'' she cried frantically. She would have to have a talk with Charlie, he probably already knew about this being the chief of police but she would make sure he did everything possible to find that basterd who did this to Elizabeth. To Edward.

Edward stayed with Bella that night, and he did most night from then on. He'd fall asleep in Bella's arms after watching a movie while she stroked his hair and took care of him.

End of flashback

Flashback

1 year later…

Bella's phone vibrated, she flipped it open and read the message-

Meet me at the meadow at 2pm - E

She quickly replied back-

O.K - B

At 2 o clock Bella walked into the meadow with a bad feeling, she could feel it in her stomach. She hoped he was okay. Then she saw him, his back was to her.

''Hey.'' She almost whispered.

He turned around and she gave him a small smile. His lips were in a straight line, he had no emotion on his face. Edward had changed recently; he was the same Edward, just more grown up, a little more tougher maybe? Intimidating? She didn't find him intimidating of course but she could tell others did.

''I'm leaving Bella,'' he said simply. '' Carlilse and Esme want to go back to Chicago, they miss it there and I've agreed to go with them.''

Carlilse and Esme took in Edward when his mother died as his father was always away attending business. Carlilse was Edwards fathers brother, he was a doctor and his wife Esme was a lawyer. They had two children Alice and Rosalie, Edward cousins. She didn't see much off them, they seemed nice enough though. They all loved Edward dearly. Edward knew he was very fortunate to have them in his life.

''Okay.'' She said as she looked around her, trying to get her head around the fact that her best friend was leaving to live in another city miles away from her.

''When?'' she asked suddenly.

''Tonight.''

She gasped. ''Edward.'' She whispered. ''Okay, we'll stay in touch. Msn, phone calls, ill visit you on school holidays, or even some weekends. We'll -''

''No Bella.''

''What do you mean 'No Bella'?''

''I mean, I think it would just be easier if.. we just didn't stay in touch.''

''NO!'' she yelled at him.

He sighed running his fingers threw his hair and closed his eyes.

'I don't want to stay in touch anymore Bella. I'm bored here, I just want to forget about Forks. I want to forget about everything.''

''S- So, your just going to throw our friendship away?'' she was getting a little angry now.

''I threw it away ages ago.'' He said, his tone bored.

Tears were falling down Bella's face. She couldn't hold in her sobs anymore. She suddenly felt very vulnerable.

''Im sorry Bella.'' He said not knowing what else to say. 'Take care.''

She glanced at him, for a very brief moment she thought she saw something in his eyes, pain? Regret? It was gone before she could work it out. He walked away then, she watched him until she couldn't see him anymore. That's when it set in, he was gone. She would never see him again.

End of flashback.

So what do you think? Should i continue?