Sorry about the long wait for the next chapter – I've been busy with my main story. Anyway, here's the proper first chapter.

!*- Hope You Have a Happy New Year -*!

Sam xx

2 Weeks Earlier…

"Bella? Bella?" Charlie clicked his fingers in front of my face as I stirred from a nightmare.

I was with Edward in our meadow when suddenly Edward was being pulled away from me and I tried to grab him but he just disappeared. Noises screeched from just outside the meadow and suddenly I felt like a stranger, like I wasn't wanted anymore. I turned to leave the meadow and there was James, purring and prowling, and suddenly we're in the ballet studio. My vision was blurred but I could make out a fire, and two shapes stood over it. The flames licked at me as I was lifted up and exited from the studio, the place that held my worst nightmares, the place that burned down…

"I'm sorry dad, I'm okay now though. Really." I muttered, blinking a couple times to focus into the real world.

"Bella, you were screaming. You're obviously not okay. I'm not sure if I can handle much more of this." Charlie had his arms crossed and there were small bags under his eyes.

"Really dad – I am okay." I lied, trying to shrug off the situation.

"In the morning we're having a talk." He warned, but didn't push it and left my room. Left me on my own like Edward left me.

Surely Alice could see I was struggling and she would tell Edward.

"I need him." I muttered, before biting my lip to stifle my sobs.

I had suffered in silence for this long; I think I could cope with it until Edward comes back. If he comes back.

I closed my eyes and this time I had a dreamless sleep.

I woke to the smell of burned toast and I immediately knew the criminal. I got dressed and grabbed my bag to head outside to my Chevy to avoid Charlie.

But as I turned to go Charlie called out, "Where'd you think you're going?"

"To school." I flicked my eyes quickly at my watch before continuing, "And I've got ten minutes to get there on time."

"I'm sure you can spare a minute of your busy time Bella." Charlie glared at me and I sat at the end of the table reluctantly.

"One minute." I compromised.

"I've called your mother. She's coming to pick you up at the airport in two days. I'm sorry Bella, but I don't think it's healthy you staying here." Charlie told my bluntly.

"But I want to stay." I felt my bottom lip tremble. I couldn't leave. He didn't know where to find me if I ever left.

"Bells, I don't think Edward's coming back." I flinched at his name and I tried to think of a comeback.

"That's not why dad. I want to stay with you." I reached over to him but he raised his hands in front of him and waved them side to side.

"Bella, if this is you wanting to stay I am seriously concerned." He smiled and I tried to give a smile, but it just ended up looking odd and misshapen.

"Give me a week. I'll change and I'll stop the nightmares – I promise. Just… just one week." I bit my bottom lip and put all my hope into this. If it didn't work then I didn't know anymore backup plans I could do.

"One week." Charlie nodded grimly. "And you best stop those nightmares."

"I will." I smiled weakly this time and headed out.

"Bye dad." I opened the door and headed out to my Chevy.

I chewed at my bottom lip, thinking of solutions to what I just promised.