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Chapter 2: Promised

I abruptly sat up on my bed. Sweat mixed with tears pouring down my face, like waterfalls. I felt as if I had ran a marathon, out of breathe and dead tired.

"What happened? Edward?" I said out loud to my-self, hoping and praying Edward to come out of the shadows to my bedside and whispering soothing nothings in my ear.

But I was met by silence. Panic started to crawl up my spine, into my heart. I wasn't thinking rationally, there was no time for reason, panic and fear taking control of my body and mind as I ran towards my window, slamming it open.

"EDW--" I felt a hand on my mouth, muffling my desperate cry.

"Shh, Bella do wish to wake up the whole neighborhood? What is it, what happened?"

I was scared to look up. I was expecting a decapitated body, or a bloody mess. Don't be dumb Bella. If he WAS headless he wouldn't be talking to you right now.

With all my might I dared to look up, what I saw took my breath away. The goddess of the night was full. Her light shining down on Edward, giving off the appearance that he was glowing. Well maybe he is. The light emphasizing his aristocratic features, showing every curve in his face and neck. His beautiful topaz eyes shining like the most precious gold. He was the mirror of an angel, the pure essence of perfection and beauty personified. And he's all mine.

I could feel my mind turn to mush and my legs swaying, threatening to collapse under my weight.

I could feel cold, but muscular arms, snake around my waist, supporting me.

The look of concern present on his face, snapped me out of my shock.

"Edward" it was barely a whisper but I know he heard it; of course he did being a vampire and all.

A fresh batch of tears started to stream down my face. My silent sobs, slowly turning into loud crying. Edward and I sank onto the floor. Him holding me tightly to his chest, running his elegant fingers through my tousled hair, combing out my tangles.

"Shh, Bella. Everything is alright. Nothing is going to happen. Please Bella stop crying, it pains me to see you in such a miserable state."

His fingers leaving my hair, going to my face, whipping away the tears. He gave a reassuring smile. That crooked smile I so dearly love. I stopped crying; only hiccupping a couple of times.

"Much better. Now Bella, tell me why were you crying?"

"I… I dreamt you had died…"

"Bella, you know I can't die. No one can get rid of me for good, because I have you to protect. As long as you're alive, nothing is getting me rid of your side."

"I know Edward but… Jacob, he… he was the one that had killed you."

I could fell him tense up, his body going ridged.

"Bella, I will never let that mutt kill me. Never."

"Jacob isn't a mutt Edward! Don't call him that! How would you like it if he called you bloodsucker?"

"Bella, he does." I could hear a ting of anger in his voice. Slowly his anger evaporated, seeing fear evident in my eyes.

"I'm sorry Bella, but I have to go. As much as I love holding you, its getting quite uncomfortable not being to breath and I'm afraid I might do something rash if I exhale your scent. I haven't fed yet, and I need to."

"Don't go Edward, I'm…. I'm scared…"

"Bella I will be back tomorrow. Please bear with me. I promise I will come back. And promise me you will stay out of trouble?"

"Promise… just get back as soon as you can, okay?"

"Your wish is my command my lady." I could hear the humor in his voice as the atmosphere around my room became lighter, less gloomy.

Taking a chance, I pecked Edward's luscious lips. I felt him stiffen for a minute before he gave me a quick hug and bid me good-bye.

Was that the right thing to do? He has become quite distant lately. He seems to avoid me more than usual. Did I do something wrong? I'm going to ask Alice tomorrow morning at school.

I took one last glance at the moon, and crawled into bed.

"Remember Edward, you promised…" And a blissful darkness consumed me.

A/N I know its coming along slowly. Sorry!! I'll try to update as soon as I can!!! Please review, they're my source of energy!!!