Preface

Ok, so 100 years ago I had the perfect life- I loving family and a good group of friends. But best of all a wonderful boyfriend who I adored. But then disaster struck and he left me to keep me safe. I was all alone in the woods until someone found me. 100 years on I am returning to the small part of Washington to try and find my way home.

Memories

As my cab approached the sign that welcomed you to Forks butterflies started to form in my stomach. What if what I was hoping for wasn't here? The cab driver turned around when a traffic light was on red and asked me where I wanted to be dropped off.

"Here will be fine thank you", I answered whilst handing him the cash.

I got out and started to walk towards a long winding road. It was surrounded my green trees and plants, memories were flooding back into my mind.

I walked up this road for quite a while until I found what I was looking for. The driveway seemed longer than before, but that might have been because I hadn't been up it for a while. When I saw the end of the driveway I started to hesitate. Maybe I had got it wrong? But I could hear voices-faint but there was talking.

"Can you smell that?"

"What is it?"

"Carslie me and Rose can smell something. What do you think?"

"There is defiantly something or someone out there. Emmet and Jasper come with me to find out what it is".

Oh god. They were coming out here and I knew I couldn't hide. It would take them a matter of seconds to sniff me out. So I decided I would stay stood where I was.

"Right boys we have to be careful as I don't recognise this scent", whispered Carslie.

I so wanted to run up to them and show them I was no danger. That it was me and that I had come back for the Cullens. A certain Cullen.

"Carslie, Jasper is it just me or is that Bella stood over there?", asked a confused Emmet.

He had spotted me whilst I was lost in my thoughts. I broke into a smile and ran towards them. But I was stopped by their looks of confusion.

"Bella, would you like to come inside and explain why you are still seventeen?", murmured Carslie.

I followed them in to be greeted by gasps and looks of awe. I took my seat and began explaining.

"When Edward left me in the forest I tried to follow him even though I knew it was hopeless. I soon became lost until Laurent found me. His eyes were red and I knew he was thirsty. He started to explain that Victoria wanted me dead but he would kill me for her. I couldn't see any point in living anymore so didn't attempt to escape. He threw me onto the floor and grabbed my wrist. He bit me exactly where James has. The pain was....well you know. He hadn't begun to suck my blood, and he never had the chance to. Jacob heard me scream and ran to find me. He turned into a wolf and flew at Laurent. Laurent was dead within a few minutes. But Jacob could do nothing to me and he sat at my side until the burning had ended and my eyes had opened once again. I didn't feel the lure of his blood and instead I hunted Elk. I didn't like that at all. After a while of been a vampire I decided that Forks was too depressing for me and moved on. Ever since then I have been travelling around the World hoping one day I would bump into you guys. And today I have".

They all stared at me for a moment and the silence was awkward.

"So your now a vampire", Alice chirped.

"Yup"

"Can we tell you what has happened to us then now?", she asked

"Go for it"

"We left with Edward of course, but after three months he left us. We haven't seen him since and he has only texted Jasper and Emmet. We know he thinks you're dead so we was hoping we would find him back in Forks but he isn't here"

"So Edward isn't with you guys?"I asked even though I knew the answer.

Then Jasper phone beeped. It was a message from Edward it read.

Jasper, I am sorry for not travelling around with my family but I will be with you soon. I know you are in Forks and I intend to meet you guys there. I am going to find where Bella is, so I can say goodbye properly. Also that I will be seeing her very soon. You knew that I wouldn't live after she had left this world forever .I will only stay with you for a while, but I need to say goodbye to you all. See you soon. Love Edward.

"How long Alice?"

"Two weeks"

My heart started to race. Only two weeks until I became a whole again.

First day

I could not believe that I had to come to Forks high school again. This time things would be very different. Because I looked so much like the Cullens (pale white and stunning) we had decided that it would be easier to become a Cullen. Last time I was Bella Swan and this time I was Bella Cullen. Me, Alice and Jasper went in Alice's Porsche. As we pulled into the school parking lot all the kids were staring.

The Cullens claimed the same table as they had done last time. We had been the main conversation throughout the school for the first half of the day. Nothing had changed really, apart from the students and the teachers. Everyone was still mystified by the Cullens. We were all deep in conversation when suddenly Rose giggled.

"What?" everyone asked her.

"Well I was just thinking last time we came Edward was the one all alone with some random girl staring at him all the time", she looked in my direction, "And this time it is Bella", she explained.

I looked at her with a confused expression.

"Well you are alone as we are all couples and there is a random lad staring at you".

I turned slowly to see who she meant and my eyes met with a brown haired, brown eyed boy. He looked nice, but quickly snapped his head back towards his group of friends.

"Edward has some competition guys", Emmet murmured.

"Imagine if he came back to find out she was with another guy. He would freak", said Rose.

"Edward would probably kill him or something", laughed Jasper.

"No he wouldn't. He cares about Bella too much to do that" snapped Alice.

"How do you even know Edward likes me anymore? He might have someone else for all you know and I might be waiting for him to come back just to be disappointed" I added into the conversation.

Jasper handed me his phone which had a message from Edward on it.

Jasper, I have made such a mess out of things I should've gone back to forks many years ago to see her and beg for her forgiveness. I bet she has someone else now and has forgotten about me. If I went back I would ruin her life even more. But I love her so much not to go back. It was like she was my soul and without my soul I cannot live a proper life. Sorry for droning on at you.

Edward.

"When did he send that?"I asked.

"I couple of days before we came back to Forks".

"Okay. Is that boy still staring at me?"

"Yes", they all said in unison.

Alice and I were waiting for Jasper in the parking lot when the boy who was staring at me walked towards us. I looked at Alice and she started to laugh.

"Alice this isn't funny", I whispered so low that only she could hear.

She instantly shut up when the boy was in front of us.

"Hi. I'm Alex you two are Bella and Alice. Am I right?"

"Sure you are", replied Alice.

"I was wondering would you like to hang out with me sometime Bella. You know try to get to know each other".

"That's a really nice offer Alex but I sort of have a boyfriend", I said.

"Where is he?"

"He is coming in a couple of weeks. He is adopted aswell into our family. He is called Edward".

"Oh"

I felt so guilty. He looked hurt and upset.

"But I suppose we could go to the movies or something as mates".

His eyes lit up, "Sure that would be great, I will pick you up at seven".

He walked away and I sighed a breath of relief.

"Oh god Alice. What am I going to do?"

"You're going as mates so come back as mates".

"I wouldn't fall for him anyway. My frozen heart only has room for Edward".

Then Jasper joined us and we set off home.

Date-sort of

Alice had done my hair and makeup but had picked a less dressy outfit seen as we weren't classing this event as a date. As I walked down the stairs Rose asked where I was going.

"That boy who was staring at me asked me to go to the movies with him. So I said yes but we are going as mates".

"And coming back as what? Edward won't be happy to find your with another man", she sniggered.

"We're coming back as mates. Now if you don't mind my friend is outside waiting for me", I growled and left the house.

Alex was in the car waiting and I got in.

"Hi. You look great" he said.

"Hey and thank you, but remember mates" I said sternly.

"Yeah mates" he groaned.

We sat down to watch the movie. He had chosen the scary one and I knew why. He was hoping I would get scared and use him for comfort. But I wasn't going to give in that easily. The movie began and I realised this film would be scarier than I thought.

"Edward, Edward, Edward, Edward", I said to myself.

We were halfway through the movie when I first grabbed hold of him. His eyes met mine but I pulled mine back to the screen in an instant. I would not be weak and let myself down.

At the end of the movie he got up and didn't wait for me. I thought this was odd and ran after him.

"Alex what is wrong?", I asked when I had caught up with him.

"I wish I had never come. I thought I might be able to change your mind about waiting for this Edward of yours, but obviously not".

"I told you we were going as friends and coming back as friends".

"What makes this Edward so special?"

"I don't know. He is just perfect and so caring. He loves me so much that he left me to save my life. Do you know how hard that must have been for him? When he is finally coming back some boy who I have just met is giving me grief over loving him"

This had happened the last time I was waiting for Edward, but with Jacob Black.

"I am sorry but I really like you and I know it was bad thing bringing you here but when Edward comes back I will still fight for you Bella. Now let's get you home".

I went back into the Cullen house and had to explain the whole evening to them all. They all laughed at how he thought the film would scare me and I would end up all his. Everyone got back to their business and Alice took me into her room. We sat on her huge sofa and talked.

"Alex won't give up you know, even when Edward is back", she warned me.

"I know he told me that tonight outside the movie theatre. It makes me feel really guilty and just like last time with Jacob".

"I saw something whilst you were at the movies"

"What was it? Did it include me?"I was worried.

"Edward coming here thinking that you're dead, but when we tried to convince him you were alive he said we were lying to make him stay. Then it ended. But it is easy to solve you just have to stay in the house apart from school"

"I can do that. After all he should be coming next week so that isn't a long time"

We continued chatting until it was time to get ready for school. I quickly put my hair into a messy pony and threw on some and a tank top. Alice as usual managed to end up looking stunning in a matter of minutes. I would have to look better when Edward came back-maybe wear dark blue.

Please

It was Thursday night and all the others had gone out, but I had to stay in. They would be back in a bit so then I would have someone to talk to. There were only ten minutes before they came back, so I decided to go for a walk. I sat in mine and Edward's meadow and thought about all the times I had sat with him here. My phone vibrating forced me out of my thoughts. Alex was ringing me.

Hey Bella

Hey what are you doing ringing me may I ask?

I wanted to know if you would like to go for a pizza with me tonight.

Erm... If I left them a note they wouldn't be too bothered. Yeah ok!

I will come and pick you up now

Ok

Bye

I ran back to the house and quickly scrawled them a note.

I know you said I couldn't leave but I was so bored then Alex rang me and asked if we could meet up. I am just going to the Peri-peri pizza and if Edward comes ring me and I will be there in a minute. Love you all Bella x

I stood at the end of the driveway waiting for Alex to arrive. He pulled up and I got in. As we drove down the road I spotted the Cullens coming towards us in Carslie's Mercedes. I ducked my head down and hoped they wouldn't realise it was me. Luckily their car didn't follow us or stop suddenly.

At the pizza place Alice rang me. I answered it whilst I was nibbling on my pizza. It tasted like mud!

Bella

Alice

Bella you have to come now!

Why?

Well Edward has turned up and is trying to leave. Emmet and Jasper are holding him back and are about to lock him in the cellar.

Oh no! Alice I am so sorry, I should have never left the house. It's just that I thought he was coming tomorrow and I was bored...

Never mind Bella no-one was really bothered about it until he turned up. Just come and quickly.

I am on my way

I closed my phone, collected my coat and started to head for the door.

"Where are you going?" asked Alex

"Edward has come back, I need to see him".

"But..."

Then my phone vibrated again.

Alice what is it now?

You better not come now

Why?

Well...He settled down and said he would stay and even start school, but he still thinks you're dead. So find somewhere to stay and then we will reunite you tomorrow at school.

Alice please...

No me and Rose want to do a big reunion.

But...

No 'buts' Bella. It will be a huge surprise for him and also he won't come out of his room tonight so there is no point anyway.

Fine, just make sure it happens tomorrow I can't wait any longer.

Ok love you

Love you too

Then she hung up. Tomorrow at school I would see Edward again.

"I don't have to leave anymore" I said when I turned to face Alex, but he had already gone.

How rude

I walked out of the pizza place to be met by Alex.

"Sorry I left you in there; I thought it would be rude to listen to your conversation. So I thought I would wait outside for you".

"It's ok. Will you drop me off somewhere else today please?"

"That's fine. Where is it?"

"La push"

Old friends

I knocked on the door and hoped Jacob was in. He answered the door with a big grin on his face.

"Bella"

"Jacob"

He grabbed me and gave me a big hug. Because he hadn't yet found his other half or imprinted on anyone he was still seventeen. We went into his living room. He now shared his house with Seth as Billy had died a few decades ago.

"What's up Bells?"

"Nothing I thought I would come and visit seen as I now live in Forks"

"Since when missy and who are you living with. There is always room here"

"Since last week, but I haven't had time to come and see you. And the Cullens"

"Take it Edward is back then"

"He came back today, but Alice said she wouldn't let me see him as he thinks I am dead and she wants to surprise him"

"Orite. Yeah she rang and asked if you could stay the night here I said yes. I have missed you"

"Same and thank you"

The rest of the night we just chatted about what we had got up to. The morning came too quickly and we soon had to get ready for school. I realised I wouldn't have anything different to wear, so before I went to school Jacob took me to Leah's house. I just borrowed a different top and was ready to go. He dropped me off and I walked through the front door hoping for there to be balloons everywhere and confetti. But it was the same as every day. I spotted Alice and ran over to her.

"Where is he?" I asked her impatiently.

She rolled her eyes and laughed, "He is with Jasper and Emmet signing in but he can't see you until lunch time".

"What if he is in one of my classes?"

"Then make sure he doesn't see you", she said and walked away.

I went into my first period lesson and the hour seemed to last forever. Lunch time seemed an eternity away.

It was the lesson before lunch and butterflies were in my stomach. My head was filled with questions. Rachel came and sat next to me and we started to chat. Hopefully this would take my mind off meeting Edward again.

The teacher came in with a new student but I and Rachel were too busy talking to notice. When the last person was seated Mr Smith started to call out names on the register.

Anthony Beckington...Here

Hannah Carberry...Here

Bella Cullen...Here

When my name was said the new boy's head snapped up. I noticed but didn't take much interest and continued talking with Rachel.

"Right class...Bella and Rachel stop talking please. We have a new student today so I would like you all the welcome Edward Cullen to our class".

My eye opened wider than I thought was possible and I had to hold back a scream. Edward stood up and turned to face the class. All the girls gasped when they saw his face and I couldn't blame them. If I could cry tears would be streaming down my face and I could no longer hold myself back. I wanted to run and hold him forever and never let go. His eyes were locked with mine and I stood up from my seat.

"Bella what are you doing?" whispered Rachel.

"I know him Rachel"

"Lucky you"

Just as I was about to run to him, when Mr Smith told him to sit back down. His eyes didn't leave mine until he was told to face the front. I couldn't wait until lunch when I finally got to hold him for the first time in 100 years.

The class ended and my row got sent out last. I saw Alex was waiting for me and planned to walk straight past him but as I walked through the door someone grabbed me. I was suddenly in Edward's arms. He took my breath away and I could see Alex's glare from the corner of my eye. I looked up into Edward's eyes, and I knew I was whole again.

"Edward, I love you"

"Bella, I am so sorry I should have come back earlier. But I didn't know you were immortal, I thought you were dead. I intended to come and say goodbye for the last time then go to the Volturi. I couldn't live in this world knowing you weren't in it. But I can never let you forgive me for what I did".

I silenced his babbling with a kiss. He pulled away and tried to carry on apologizing, but i put my hand over his mouth.

"If you haven't had left me then I wouldn't be with you now, so I see it as a good thing. I have waited so long for this moment and I never want to let go of you".

I took my hand away from his mouth and placed it in his.

"We have to act surprised for Alice so you better go in first", I reminded him. He kissed m cheek and our hands parted. I knew I was going to see him in a matter of minutes, but my heart still hurt when he left me.

I took a breath before I walked through the double doors. Edward was stood at the opposite end of the cafeteria with balloons around him. It was cheesy and looked a bit peculiar but I really didn't care. I screamed and ran towards Edward. I was once again in his arms and once again whole.