Chapter 2

"Edward? Edward say something!" I screamed at Edward. "I'm so sorry." Edward whispered. "Yeah… I'm just gonna leave you two to it." Emmett said slowly as he backed out of the room. Emmett left the room and I turned to look at Edward. "Look Edward, I don't care about these bruises and it doesn't matter to me what you are, we were made for each other and nothing can change that. I'll always love you no matter what." I informed Edward. "But I'm dangerous Bella; you're in danger being with me." Edward replied. "It doesn't matter. I know you wouldn't purposely hurt me and besides it was all my idea so please don't blame yourself." I begged Edward. "Okay fine." Edward sounded convinced but I was almost positive that his amazing topaz eyes still held guilt.

Edward and I returned downstairs to re-join the Cullens and after stuffing myself full of cake, Edward drove me home. I kissed Edward goodbye and walked into my house. Charlie was asleep on the sofa so I tiptoed up the stairs so that I wouldn't wake him. I got ready for bed and after checking my emails, I went to sleep. I woke the next morning feeling slightly better than I did the day before but I still felt slightly achy. I realised that I had overslept so I quickly got up and brushed my teeth. I then got dressed, deciding to wear black jeans, black converse and a blue shirt before running downstairs. I grabbed my jacket, ran outside and hopped into my truck. I arrived at school and realised that Edward and his family were absent, which was strange because the weather wasn't particularly nice. It was just another typical rainy day in Forks. Hooray!...

The day dragged on. I hated school when Edward wasn't here to keep me company. Today was the first day back at school so it was even worse. I got out of my truck and came face to face with Mike Newton. Uggh why me? "Hey Bella. First day back! Excited?" Mike asked a little too excitedly. "Umm not really. You?" I quickly replied. "Heck yeah! Senior year! So… where's the Cullen's? They decide to move again?" Mike asked hopefully. "Umm no I think they had some sort of family things to deal with." I lied hopefully. "Oh um right cool…" Mike mumbled. I waved goodbye to Mike and decided to walk over to Angela. She greeted me and we walked inside the school together.

While walking to first period, I realised that I had a weird feeling in my stomach. I wasn't sure whether it was because I was hungry because I didn't have time for breakfast or because my gut was telling me that something was wrong with the Cullens. Maybe it was a mixture of both. I took an apple out of my bag and started to eat it, hoping the funny feeling would pass.

Lunch time finally came after what felt like weeks of waiting when I realised that the funny feeling still hadn't passed. I started to panic and I knew that I had to contact the Cullens. I entered a day dream where I thought about what I would say to the Cullens. I mean, how was I going to ask them what they were up to without seeming nosy, rude and stalkerish? "Hey Bella, you okay?" Angela asked, pulling me out of my day dream. "Uh yeah I'm fine." I assured her. "I just need to make a phone call." I said as I rushed away from the lunch table. I needed to talk to Edward NOW!

I pulled my phone out of my bag and dialled Edward's number. After only one ring, Edward picked up. "Edward we need to talk." I blurted out before Edward could say anything. "I agree. Meet me outside your house after school." He demanded and hung up. Feeling a tiny bit relieved I returned to the cafeteria where everyone was in deep conversation about what they did over the summer. I decided to nibble on my sandwich until the bell rang for last period. English. This was just going to be unbearable without Edward…

Like the rest of the day, English dragged on and on and on. I felt a rush of relief when the bell rang for the end of the day. Finally! I rushed out of the classroom and rushed down the hallway to the point where I was nearly running. Finally after a long and unbearable day, I got to see my Edward. I saw my friends walking out the front of the school so to save time; I guiltily avoided them and ran to my truck to go meet Edward. I sped down the road and arrived at my house where I saw Edward waiting for me at the edge of the forest that was at the edge of my house with a pained look on his face. When I saw the look on his face I started to get worried. What was going on?

I climbed out of my truck and rushed over to Edward who seemed hesitant. I smiled at Edward and he turned his head to the forest. "Walk with me." Edward said in a monotone voice. He started walking. I followed him and I had to jog slightly to keep up with him. Finally Edward came to a stop and turned to face me. His face showed many things such as love, strength and passion but the ones that stood out the most that I hated was pain and guilt. I once again started to panic.

"Look Bella" Edward began. He then continued "we need to talk. And please don't say anything until I've finished. I need to go away. My family and I are leaving but you need to stay here. It's not right that I cause you so much pain, and it is my fault because I'm dangerous and I'm not good for you. I proved that a few nights ago and I feel terrible and responsible for hurting you. So I need to leave, without you, and never come back." "Wait, you don't want me to come with you? You don't to be with me?" I asked while struggling to breathe. "No Bella I don't. This is the last time you will ever see me, but do me a favour, don't do anything stupid and stay away from La Push, that place is dangerous." And with that, Edward was gone. My life was gone. It felt like someone had ripped my heart out. There was a screaming in my brain that told me not to let Edward go and I listened to it…

I ran through the forest, screaming Edward's name, begging him to come back to me but it was no use, he was already gone. The forest grew darker and I realised I was lost. I tripped over a rock but stayed on the forest floor curled up in a ball, waiting for the ground to swallow me up. I laid there for what seemed like years until I felt some boiling hot arms pick me up and start to walk. I felt terrified but I felt too weak to fight this stranger. Minutes later, I heard my dad's voice as the stranger handed me over to him. My dad thanked the stranger and carried me inside my house and into my bedroom. I curled up into an even tighter ball and cried until sleep over took me.