Okay so it wook me a bit to post this chapter. Sorry. Ive been really busy and haven't had time to post. Also I had to rework this story abit when i finished writing a later chapter. Anyways the chapters to come won't be as short as the first chapter and will hopefully be posted quicker.

Chapter 2

EPOV:

Bella's been gone for nearly a week now. She should be home tonight, but then again when does she do anything she says anymore? I've barely seen her at all in the last six months. She keeps promising to hang out with me but each and every time something comes up and she cancels. A man can only reschedule so many times before he stops trying.

BPOV:

I was anxious to go inside but my body just wouldn't move. I'd gotten as far as opening the car door before i was immobilized by my fear.

How would I tell them? I couldn't just walk in and announce it could I? Of course not.

It took longer than necassary to decide to wait to tell them. So at last i fumbled with my buckle and I stood, careful not to bang my head, and walked to the door. I paused, my hand hovering above the doorknob, sucked in a breath and walked inside...

I smiled, instantly relaxed as i saw Esme's loving face smiling at me. She hugged me tight and i felt the warmth, the love, radiating from her.

"Welcome back darling." She said, letting me go.

"Thanks Mom." I replied looking over towards Edward. Oh dear, he doesn't look very happy.

"Hey Edward." I say smiling nervously. He nods and sits back in a chair. I sigh. I know his cold behavior's my fault. All those doctor's appointments make it a bitch to make plans.
"You wanna go for a walk?" I ask hopefully. He slowly looks up, confusion plain on his face. He nods and stands up.

"Then Lets Go." I say grabbing his arm and holding his hand. He relaxes a bit and i'm glad.

We walk outside and towards the woods. "You know i've really missed being able to hang out with you. Its been so long." i sigh.

"Me too. But then why did you keep canceling?" He asks. Ah, there it is. What I was waiting for. Because I already decided what i was going to do when i grabbed his arm. I was going to wait for him to ask, because he's been asking for awhile, and I was going to take him to our meadow and just tell him.

"When we get to the meadow." I promise him and he nods. I smile at him and wrap my arm around his waist.

"You know your my best friend in the whole world right?" I asked him. He grins, "Oh I know." I giggle. "Just making sure."

We walk in silence for awhile and its nice. The quiet, the smell before the rain, and Edward beside me holding me close.

He's the best friend I always wanted. We met when I was eight, when I was adopted by Esme and Carlisle. He told me all about how things worked in the Cullen's home. How sweet Esme is and how if i ever needed anything she would be there. He told me that Carlisle was a doctor and that he was really nice like a dad should be. He held me at night when i woke up from my nightmares and he told me that everything would be okay, that he was there. I'll never be able to thank him enough for what he's done for me.

"We're here." He whispers to me. I nod and run one of my shaking hands through my hair as i pull slowly away from him.

"Bella? Whats wrong?" he asks concerned. I shake my head.

"I need to tell you something Edward. It's a secret. Only Carlisle knows. And when i tell you i need you to keep it a secret until i tell everyone else. Can you do that?" I ask, my voice cracking on seceral words.

"Yes." He says in a whisper, looking at me with wide eyes frightened of what i might say.

"Edward, I'm Sick."

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