A/N: I had forgotten the disclaimer on the last chapter, so here goes:

I do not own anything except, wait...I don't own anything at all!

When I opened the door I was greeted by two big, strong arms. Edward smiled, "Hey, Bella." I kissed him and blushed. I knew it was coming, but he was just begging to be kissed. His lips almost jumped off of his beautiful face to get to me.

Alice danced over to my side. "I guess my work here is done for the time being." She winked at Edward. She gave me a light peck on the cheek, and pranced out the door. With a swift motion Edward scooped me in his arms and placed me gently on the couch. He kissed my neck, sending a slight chill up my spine. My fingers took to his hair with small playful motions. His lips reached up to mine, and his hands went down to my waist. Edward wasn't stopping anytime soon, and my hands cupped his face as he kissed me ever deeper. For dramatic effect, he started to breathe hard, even though he didn't have to. My hands went to the collar of his shirt, and his muscles started to tighten. My lips started to tremble, afraid he would loose the intensity. His hands were placed firmly on my shoulders, and his lips parted.

He looked down, making an attempt to not make eye contact. I turned red, knowing I did something wrong.

"I'm sorry." Was all I heard him mutter, although I was sure there was some cursing to himself. I hugged him tightly.

"You didn't do anything wrong." I said, looking into his eyes. He still wouldn't look at me.

I had never seen him this way. What had gotten into him? My eyes filled with concern. He got up and my eyes started to leak the concern. He stomped into the kitchen, stiff as a stone. I followed him, trying to keep his pace. His voice was more clear this time. "I'm sorry, Bella, I should have stopped sooner, but I want you." He looked away from me, ashamed. "I didn't want to stop, and your scent is almost edible." He shook his head. "I'm sorry." I kept my distance, not wanting to upset him more.

"It's fine." I assured him.

"I almost bit you."

My eyes widened at that. "Well why didn't you?!" I felt my neck where he had been just minutes before. I stuck it out for him to see, "You see this? I want you bite me!" Tears streamed down my face. I knew I was overreacting, but I didn't care. I wanted to be like Edward so much. I wanted to be seen as equal, not something breakable and weak.

Edward bowed his head in defeat and took a big sigh. "You really want me to?" I nodded and gulped. He took two heavy steps foward and we came eye to eye, inches apart. "Here, I'll do it!" His velvet voice rose. His hands clamped onto my cheeks. Edward's thumbs wiped the tears from my eyes. His voice shook a little, "Are you ready?" His grip was tight, and all I could think was Edward.

"Edward...Edward!" I said, not aware of how foolish I sounded. He forced his head into the curve of my neck and stopped.

My mind had stopped. I couldn't think. I was stuck in the hands of the most frightening man I had ever met and the most wonderful boy I had ever met. His cold voice laughed and he picked me up. My eyes weren't connecting with my brain, so everything was happening in slow motion. He picked me up in slow motion. His eyes lit up in slow motion. He threw me on the couch in slow motion. Was I bitten?

I woke up. I wasn't sure how long I was out, but Edward's face was over me with the most concerned expression I had ever seen. I smiled. "Hey."

"Hi." He softly said. "Are you alright? I wasn't sure what I had done. I'm so sorry, I'll never do that again." The words came out in a mess, I had to clear my head to sort them all out.

"I...you...am I a vampire?" He chuckled and kissed me.

"I'm afraid not." My head was spinning.

"You're...best...actor...world" Was all I could get out. Edward laughed, and pressed his lips to my ear.

"I love you. Get some sleep, I'll be right here."

I never went to sleep, I just laid there with my eyes closed. I remembered what Edward had said about me talking in my sleep, so I blurted out a few "Edward!"s. I heard him chuckle everytime. I tried very hard not to smile myself. After what had seemed a few hours, I decided to get up. When I opened my eyes, I saw Edward in Charlie's chair, his eyes asleep. He seemed to be listening for something. I didn't bother him, instead I went to the kitchen to get something to eat. The cabinet creaked when I opened it, and before I knew it Edward was beside me.

"You look beautiful in that dress." I had a feeling he would say something like that, but it still took me by surprise.

"Oh," was all I could get out. He kissed my cheek and got out of my way.

"Alice wants us out of town today so she can set up for the wedding. Do you have any idea of what you want to do?" I stopped in mid-bite and looked at him. How big was this wedding going to be? I immediately thought of Jacob over in La Push. Wonder what he was up to? The thought of asking Edward if I could go visit his mortal enemy a few days before his wedding terrified me. I'm not sure if Jacob even wanted to see me. "Are you alright, Bella?" I jumped a little, my fork falling to my plate. He frowned.

"I'm fine, just a little..." I got cut off.

"Alice is coming to tell us to beat it, even though I'm pretty sure she saw me tell you what she said." He signed. "I'll put your plate up."

"Thanks." He kissed me again, and I walked up the stairs to brush my teeth.

Jacob filled my mind again. The water from the faucet reminded me of the first day we met. That was also the day I found out about Edward. I turned off the water and dried my hands. I felt the two charms on my left wrist become a little heavier. La Push was out of the question.

I walked back down to meet Edward. Before I could suggest Seattle, he spoke. "I need to go hunting soon, so if you want to go to La Push it'd be fine with me."

My eyes bugged out. "Are you sure you can't read my mind?"

He laughed and shook his head. "Nope, I'm just a really good expression-reader."

"La Push sounds really good to me."

"So it's settled then." A wall of sadness ran into me like a ton of bricks. All of a sudden I realized that I wouldn't be with Edward for long. I ran up to hug him. He kissed my hair and a tear ran down my cheek.

"You know you don't have to go if you don't want to, I can wait a few days and..."

"No, I don't want you to suffer because of me. I'll be fine."

We walked out to our cars together. As he got into his Volvo, I waved goodbye. I climbed into my old pickup and started the engine. I drove to La Push and found Jacob's house. When I cut my engine I saw Billy through the curtains. He waved to me and pointed to the back of the house. I waved back and made my way around. When I saw the old garage my memories took me back. What had happened to those old motorcycles? All of a sudden I heard loud swearing. I laughed, and the noise stopped. Jacob poked his head around the door, and smiled. "Bells!" He ran up and gave me a big bear hug. His bare chest felt even warmer than I had remembered.

"Jake...I can't...breathe!" I pulled against him with all my might, but he didn't even notice.

"Oh! Sorry!" He laughed. "What brings you here?" I shrugged my shoulders.

"Just wanted to catch up with my werewolf." He saw through my phony excuse.

"The bloodsucker's going hunting." There was no question in his voice.

"It's just a good time." I muttered lamely. He smiled anyway.

We were sitting down now. I wasn't sure how long I had been here, but I saw the sun go down a while ago, so I was sure it was late. "And then," Jacob laughed. "And then Quil stuffed the whole pizza in his mouth! I swear I've never seen Emily make anything so big!" He fell over with laughter. I laughed along with him. I had forgotten how comfortable I was around Jacob. All of a sudden he took my hand. "You still wear this dingy old thing? I see the bloodsucker gave you a charm too." He turned it over in two giant fingers.

"Yeah," I started to say.

"You don't want him to feel left out, do you?" That was the wrong answer, and I didn't want the answer. He took a deep breath, and shook his head at me. "Sometimes I worry about you, Bella Swan." I felt the blood rush to my cheeks. He kissed my hand and let it fall.

A wolf in the distance started to howl. It could have been two, or even more, I could never tell. He stood up, and I followed. "Who's that?"

"Sam, he's ready for me to start my shift." I sighed.

"I though you didn't do that anymore. Victoria's gone, so what's out there to come and get me?"

He laughed, "You have no idea, and with the bloodsucker out hunting..." He said no more. I glared at him. "I'm not some little girl that has to be protected every second of every day." I folded my hands. This time Jacob's laugh was louder, and it was more of a howl than anything else. You could tell he was getting angry. "That's exactly what you are! You're this fragile little piece of glass that those vampires have put cushions under time and time again! Now they're using us as a cushion." He growled. "At least they should let us see you around more, but they even think we're dangerous! Especially that one of yours." He waved a blaming finger at me. My eyes filled with water, but not yet spilling over.

"How could you blame me for this?" He scowled at me.

"If you would have stayed with me you wouldn't be protected all the time. You'd be safe but you could be free! But yet you turn to the bloodsucker!" He turned away and stormed out of the shop. Tears leaked out of my eyes and I ran out after him. I could see his pants starting to rip and his spine getting more horizontal. "Just get out of here, I don't want you around us anymore."

He dashed off, and I rushed to my truck, my vision blurring more every step. I thought he was overreacting about the whole thing. What had gotten into him? I wiped my eyes and tried to see through the wind shield. "He'll get over it, it was just a stupid comment." I kept telling myself. Finally I just couldn't take it anymore. I pulled over on the side of the road and collapsed. Tears streamed down my face. After I had cried all I could cry, it was quiet. My red eyes closed, and I tried to imagine Edward's face. It was pretty easy, I could see his ivory skin, his perfect smile, his sparkling eyes. Before I knew it, I was asleep.

A/N: So yeah, I'll start back soon! Reviews are awesome!