Eclipsed chapter 2

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I lifted my head to rub my eyes, and was met with the pair of golden, burning eyes that belonged to my fiancee...

His gaze, icy and unmoving, froze me to the spot. His unnaturally beautiful face remained blank, but his eyes gave away the hurt I was causing him.

"You know", I stated. It wasn't a question.

He moved his head a fraction upwards, the simple movement my only response. He was trying to keep calm, detaching himself from the unfolding events.

"I heard his thoughts as he passed by me in the forrest. He tried to cover it up, he kept playing We Are The Champions over and over in his head, but he's so happy he cant hide it". Edward paused to gage my reaction, and I fought back the tears.

"You love him Bella" he said, so soft and quiet that, if I hadn't been listening and hoping for some kind of response, the biting wind that stung my face may have carried it off. "I know you do. You have for a while, but your too stubborn to acknowledge it. He fixed you when I...broke you" he explained, wincing as he finished his sentence.

How could he remain so serene? Why wasn't he screaming at me? I half expected him to threaten Jacob, ban me from seeing him. But this was Edward, not some jealous high school sweetheart. He loved me and he wanted what was best for me, even if that wasn't him.

I got to my feet in one swift movement, fairly steady for a klutz like me. My sudden action took Edward by surprise, causing him to take a small step backwards. Frustration and confusion took over my body, my heart thumped deafeningly, surely a siren for the ever approaching newborns. I rushed at Edward, my fists pounding on his shoulder blades. I wanted to penetrate his cool exterior, force some kind of action from him, a response, anything! "Shout at me Edward", I screamed. " Tell me how selfish and and wicked I am. I love you, yet I kiss another man. That's not the action of a good person Edward, so don't act like I am. Stop trying to make me feel better. I need to suffer. I deserve it". The adrenaline that fueled my outburst ran out, I crumpled into his chest and cried harder than I ever had in my life. Even after my futile attack, Edward remained the gentleman he always was and, instead of guiding me away so my salty tears wouldn't stain the delicate material of his shirt, he stroked my hair with a series of loving, affectionate caresses.

"I'm sorry my love" he sighed, "but thats never going to happen".

I pulled my head back to look at his face. The pain was still evident in his eyes but, curiously, he was wearing the crooked smile that always turned my legs to mush. Even after all that had happened, today was no exception. His stone cold fingers explored my face. My puffy eyes were soothed as he traced his index finger along the delicate skin surrounding the bottom lid of first my right eye, then my left. He followed this by gently placed his lips at the corner of each eye, not quite a kiss, but enough to make my already weak legs shake. I would have fallen if Edward's left arm hadn't snaked around my waist, supporting my weight. He kept his face close to mine, so close his wintry, fragrant breath made me light headed. He placed his perfect, straight nose on my cheek and guided it over the lines of my face, as if storing them to memory. His nose rested in between my nose and my top lip, his mouth so close to mine I could almost taste the nectar of his breath.

The world slowed down, and everything else disappeared. There was no Victoria. There were no newborns. The Cullens weren't in danger. The werewolf pack weren't risking their lives for me. As his lips grazed mine, everything else ceased to exist.

Almost everything else.

I tried to lose myself in the kiss, something that had always come so naturally when I was with Edward. But in the back of my mind, a pin prick of light made its way through my clouded consciousness. The light was a deep russet brown. I tried to focus on the kiss, so chaste and sweet, but the light kept growing. Gradually, I could see the wolf I loved. It had Intelligent black eyes and a human like grin.

I pulled back.

"I need time Edward" I mumbled. "I'm not sure what I want anymore. I love you both in such different ways, it feels almost as if I'm two different people. I'm so, so sorry". My voice became shaky but I held it as steady as possible.

Edward nodded, but didn't release his hold on me. "I understand, love, and you know I will always do whatever you need me to. I can only hope that eventually you will choose me, but I know there is so much that Jacob can give you that I only dream I could. Last night was testament to that".

My thoughts were drawn to the night before. The bitter cold of the mountaintop had resulted in Jacob sharing my sleeping bag to keep me from freezing, much to Edward's dismay. Jacob's astounding heat meant he could stand practically naked in a snowstorm yet not be affected, whereas Edward's stone cold skin would only have made things worse had he tried to warm me up.

"You can have as much time as you need Bella, don't worry about that. I'll do my best to keep Alice at bay" he admitted with a ghost of a smile. "But I'm not going anywhere. Even if it takes you ten, twenty or fifty years to decide. I've learnt from my mistakes". He removed his arms from my waist and it felt as if he had removed a part of me at the same time.

"Thank you" I managed, before Edward stiffened, and turned to face the forrest.

"She did know" he said, almost to himself.

"Who knew what Edward? What's wrong?" I asked, barley concealing the panic in my voice.

But he didn't get a chance to answer. My eyes followed his to the forrest, and although my vision wasn't anywhere near as good as his, it was impossible to miss the fiery mass of orange waves, peering out through the trees. My stomach turned to lead and I reached for Edward's hand, digging my nails into his smooth, rock skin.

"How sweet" Victoria said, her voice dripped, sweeter than honey. She had lost none of her cat like swagger as she edged closer to where we stood, Edward taking a protective stance in front of me, hiding most of my body. She wasn't alone. Next to her stood a boy, he looked about the same age as me. His eyes were ruby red, illuminating the white pallor of his skin. His baby blond hair fanned his face as he turned to watch his leader with pure adoration in his eyes.

"Don't worry Bella", she cooed, her crimson eyes fixed solely on me. "You wont have to decide between dear Edward and the Pup. When I've finished, there wont be enough of you left for them to fight over". Her child like giggle filled the air.

She was right, it was over.

Thank you for reading the second chapter of my story. This one didn't come out as easy as it's Edward focused - I'm team Jacob all the way:) So please tell me what you think. Once again, its down to you if you would like me to continue. I really hope you like it, and if you do and want me to continue, please review.

Thanks again

Katie