Chapter Three

I was really nervous about posting this chapter because people have very high expectations of this story and I hope I exceed them. I think it's good but if it's not then don't flame me but if you do think it's well written then go ahead and review because it's nice to hear what people think about my work. Thanks for choosing to read my story, I really appreciate it! Anyway here it is:

Oh and here is a disclaimer: I don't own Twilight nor do I own 10 things I hate about you which is kind of mentioned in the chapter and I wrote my own version of the poem that the main character said the in the movie. If you have seen the movie then you will know what I'm going on about. You don't need to have seen it to understand everything in this chapter.

Bella's pov

Since that first letter came, I have been spending more time staring at the mailbox than ever in my entire eighteen years of life. Charlie believes that I am waiting for acceptations from the collages which forced me to apply to or suspects that I spent a ginormous amount of money on something stupid and I want to hide the bill before he can find it but he would and never could guess why I waited so anxiously for a single letter. When the reply did arrive I snatched it from the mailbox and held it to my heart earning a strange look from Charlie. I then raced up the stairs mercifully not tripping and settled on my bed, my heart pounding as I unsealed the envelope. I felt for the thin paper in the envelope but was surprised to encounter something smooth and small in size along with the letter I craved. I took the fragment out and felt the tears silently cascade down my face as I realised that it was a lock of his hair. I stroked the perfect bronze lock, memories of tangling my fingers through his hair as our lips met coursed throughout me. I then kissed the hair gently and placed it on my bed side table, opening the letter carefully.

To my only reason for living,

I hope you like the reminder of myself which I have given to you, I hope that it signifies that our love is true. Now you need to send me something of you, it just needs to be something insignificant and small, something that takes no effort on your part at all. I just need something of yours to cherish, it doesn't have to be totally unblemished. Alice came around today to see if I was all right, not even caring that it was the dead of night. Anyone could have seen her but that not what I wanted to say, Alice wanted me to pass on a message that she misses you every day. She was worried about me and she was worried about you, you do know that she cares about you too. When I told her that I was writing to you she was over the moon, but it all died down when I told her that I couldn't see you anytime soon. You will understand why I had to leave when you have a life with another, don't worry I won't despise your lover. As long as he treats you right and gives you a long and happy life then I am not opposed to him. If you want our letter writing to cease then I will leave you in peace. I don't want to be wasting your time with all these silly romantic rhymes. Before I give my parting word and you tell me that this whole thing is absurd I want to say the depth of my love is purer than a white dove and more beautiful than a red rose, worth it with even having the world's greatest woes or being against my mightiest foes. It's all worth it for you, you are all I think and do.

All Yours, Edward

He was so sweet and I could tell the effort and truth he put into this letter. I needed to think of a way to convince him to return. If Alice was checking up on him then it meant the worst. But what could possibly allow him to return? I needed to find something to send to him which meant of some importance to me, I wouldn't care if it took any effort as long as he had a substantial piece of me like I have of him then I would be content, at least for a few seconds until I waited anxiously for his reply. I looked around and smiled to myself as I saw the perfect item to send him.

Edward pov (AN: I hate how my chapters are so short so I decided to add Bella's reply and gift into this chapter as well. Hope you like it. Sorry if you think her gift is stupid)

As I received my beloved's reply I could feel my resolve wavering, especially as her beautiful smelling scent was evaporated into the air as I opened the envelope she had oh so carefully sealed. My fingers encountered something silky and I took it hastily out of the envelope to reveal a fragment of her blue blouse which she knew I had loved on her. I knew the scent would wear away but for now it was enough. There was nothing that she could have given me that could amount to the meaning of this except perhaps herself. But who was I kidding? She was the only thing I wanted right now but I knew I could never have her again. Again my resolve wavered but I shut it out the forbidden thoughts like they were a disease. My eyes then turned to the paper and I began to read it fervently.

My reason for living,

Come back for me, don't leave me behind, I begging for you to change your mind. If you really love me then you'll return, Edward when will you ever learn? I can't be happy without you and it seems you are the same why can't we stop playing this stupid game. No matter how sweet this letter is, it will never compare to your sweet kiss. So today I compiled a list of ten things I hate about you, remember when we watched that movie in your room. (AN: Yes this is ExB story. You will get the point of this by the end of the letter)

I hate the way you make me cry

I hate the way you said goodbye

I hate the way you write to me but will never come back

I hate the way you remorse over everything you lack

I hate the way you keep things from me

I hate the way want things to be

I hate the way you beat me at everything

I hate the way I'll never get that engagement ring

I hate the way you make me want to sing

But then again these are the reasons why I love you too that are why I also compiled a list of reasons why I do.

I love the way you're always in a tranquil mood

I love the way you are never rude

I love the way you make me, me

I love the way how you could get inside my house without a key

I love the way you drive your car

I love the way you can find me from afar

I love the look in your topaz eyes

I love your many types of sighs

I love the way you run your hands through your tousled hair

All of this is so much more then I can bear but I love you all the same, just wishing that you will have came.

Yours forever, Bella

I began to sob as I read her response. It was so meaningful and deep in a way that I could never compare to. I had yearned to go back but I knew I couldn't. My mind was conflicted and I was lost for words, not that there was anyone to talk to anyway. After a few more conflicted minutes my head snapped up and I knew my decision.

This next part is up to you. Tell me if Edward should go back to Bella or if I should write more letter responses. I am at a loss what to write for their responses but who knows, I might come up with something good. Then again I really want to reunite them and end their sorrows. It's up to you now so go ahead and review!