Rose Red

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Chapter 2: Without You

"Edward, you do know that someone's gonna change her? It may not be you, but she will get changed," Alice tried to explain to her stubborn brother. He obviously didn't get it.

"Not if I can help it. If I can do anything, she will stay human forever!" Edward was frustrated. Not only at Alice, but at himself and Carlisle too. Carlisle had agreed to this! He wanted Bella to become a vampire. Alice watched him pace back and forth nervously. There was only a month until graduation, which meant he only had a month with human Bella.

"Edward! Stop pacing! I think you're freaking Jasper out," Alice motioned toward her brother standing at the door. Jasper was frozen leaning against the door. Edward stopped moving but didn't unclench his jaw. Rosalie entered the room with Bella following close behind.

"Bella. I… I didn't know you'd be here," Edward said, still slightly shocked.

"Yeah, well. I thought I'd try again," Bella sat down on Edward's couch next to Alice.

"Try what?"

"I want you to change me. Carlisle is only a last resort. Please?" Bella put on her best puppy-dog face. Edward sucked in a deep breath, not that he needed to. After all, he was immortal.

"No." It was as simple as that. When Edward said no, it meant no. Alice stalked off and Jasper followed her. Bella glared at Edward.

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"I can't believe he's gonna let Carlisle do it! I swear, sometimes that guy is so FRUSTRATING!!!!" Alice yelled. Jasper knew that at times like these, he was to back off. So he did. "I know! I'll do it!" Alice tapped her head, forming a plan. Jasper could practically hear the wheels turning. Alice's mind worked a bit differently than most.

The space reserved for logical thinking had been shoved aside to make room for seeing the future. That took a lot of brain power.

"I'll just tell Edward that Bella and I are having some girl time, I'll ask Bella and I'll do it! I just need to…" Alice got that look on her face. The one where you could tell that she was formulating something mischievous. Then her face changed to being slightly confused. "How did Bella get here? I thought she was grounded."

"Charlie's fishing and she snuck out," Jasper explained. Alice continued with her pointless speech.

"I really think that Edward should change Bella himself. She really loves him." Jasper walked away, but Alice didn't notice. "Oh well. I can do it. I hope. Jasper? Jasper?"

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"ALICE CULLEN! GET IN HERE RIGHT NOW!" Carlisle called angrily. Alice rushed into Carlisle's office where Jasper was sitting on the desk next to Carlisle.

"Yes?"

"Jasper tells me you're planning to change Bella yourself. Don't. I will do it at Bella's graduation. I want you to stay away from her. Okay?"

"Yes."

Bella's POV

I looked around the house for Edward, but he was nowhere to be found. Esme directed me towards Edward's room and I found Alice just leaving Carlisle's office with Jasper right behind her. After I had left Edward's room earlier, I had stepped outside to collect my thoughts. Edward still wouldn't change me. I couldn't believe it.

I entered Edward's bedroom without knocking and found him laying on his sofa. He didn't seem to notice, or care, that I was there, so I laid down next to him.

"Edward, I love you. I know I tell you everyday, but I want you to know. I love you more than anything. I'd die without you," I told him.

"I won't change you. I still love you, Bella, but I don't want you to have to go through what I did. It hurts, Bella. The transformation hurts a lot. Trust me," He explained lucidly. I nodded. I scooted closer to Edward and he turned on his side to embrace me. He began to whisper in a melodious voice.

Without You

The Ground Thaws

The Rain Falls

The Grass Grows

Without You

The Seeds Root

The Flowers Bloom

The Children Play

The Stars Gleam

The Eagles Fly

Without You

The Earth Turns

The Sun Burns

But I Die

Without You

Without You

The Breeze Warms

The Girls Smile

The Cloud Moves

Without You

The Tides Change

The Oceans Crash

The Crowd Roars

The Days Soar

The Babies Cry

Without You

The Moon Glows

The River Flows

But I Die

Without You

Who knew Edward could sing.