Thanks to everyone who reviewed and here's Chapter 3!

Disclaimer: Twilight doesn't belong to me :(

"Happy Birthday, Bella!" My family yelled, as soon as we walked through the door.

The entire house smelled like roses and scented candles. Obviously, Alice hadn't been able to resist.

Sensing her discomfort, I put my arm around her warm waist, and kissed her forehead.

While Bella talked to Carlisle, I shot Alice a glare.

Sorry, she thought. Couldn't help myself.

"You haven't changed at all," Emmett was teasing Bella. "I expected a perceptible difference, but here you are, red-faced as always."

"Thanks a lot, Emmett." Bella said, her face blushing a brilliant red.

Emmett laughed. "I have to step out for a second."

He winked at Alice and I rolled my eyes behind Bella's back. "Don't do anything funny while I'm gone."

"I'll try," Bella said, sarcastically.

"Way to be inconspicuous," I murmured to Emmett before he left.

He shoved me playfully before running to Bella's truck to put in her new stereo, before she could return it.

"Time to open presents." Alice was saying.

Jasper was about to move toward Alice, but she went to Bella and pulled her away. Jasper, immediately careful, leapt away. I smiled, hoping to reassure him.

"Alice, I know I told you I didn't want anything-" Bella pleaded.

"But I didn't listen," Alice said, smugly.

She took away Bella's camera, and handed her the first present.

Hesitantly, Bella tore off the silver wrapping paper and stared at the box for her new car radio. She opened it and peered inside, obviously having no idea what it was.

"Um... thanks."

"It's a stereo for your truck." Jasper explained, laughing. "Emmett's installing it right now, so that you can't return it."

Bella grinned, her features lighting up perfectly.

"Thanks Jasper, Rosalie." She nodded to them. "Thanks Emmett," she said, yelling out the door.

Emmett laughed loudly from the truck, delighted with her pleasure, making her laugh too.

"Open mine and Edward's next." Alice said, impatiently, in a high voice.

Bella's eyes widened and she turned to glare at me. Even though I knew she didn't mean it, I desperately wanted to make her happy again.

"You promised!" She accused.

I was about to answer when Emmett came bouncing in.

"Just in time!" He said.

"I didn't spend a dime." I said.

Slowly, I pushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

Bella inhaled deeply and turned to Alice.

"Give it to me."

Emmett chuckled.

God, you think we're going to chop her head off or something, Alice thought, rolling her eyes, while handing Bella the present.

She took the package, rolled her eyes at me, and stuck her finger under the paper to open it.

I could smell blood. I turned and saw Bella cut herself on the paper, squeezing out a drop of vibrant red, fresh blood.

"No!" I yelled and threw myself in front of Bella and pushing her back.

Everyone's thoughts were screaming and I heard Jasper's ravenous yearning loudest. He slammed into me, desperately trying to reach Bella, his teeth snapping and his eyes black with thirst.

All I could think about was to keep Bella safe. I wrestled with Jasper until Emmett held him, though just barley.

The scent of Bella's blood was overwhelming. I looked around to see her whole arm sliced open.

Don't breath, don't breath I chanted to myself, fighting the temptation of Bella's amazing smelling blood.

Carlisle stayed calm and collected.

"Emmett, Rose get Jasper outside." He ordered.

Jasper, who was still struggling, was pulled away.

I went over to Bella, crouching over her in case Jasper fought his way over here. Esme came over, trying not to breath. She was horribly ashamed and her thoughts were a mix of worry and sadness. But then she tensed, and, knowing the smell was too much for her, followed the others into the yard.

"I'm so sorry, Bella." She cried.

I was about to ask Bella if she was all right, and I took a small breath to speak when the scent overtook me.

I tensed, horribly afraid, but I looked at her small, pale face and was immediately even more determined not to hurt her.

Carlisle came nearer. "Let me by, Edward."

I hesitated for a few seconds, and then, deciding it was safe, let him through.

Carlisle examined her muttering about glass in the wound. How could I have let this happen? I was a vampire; she was a human. I was putting her in danger every second I was near her, for my own selfish pleasure.

Was this relationship really the right thing?

So, what did you think? Tell me, Please!

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