Chapter 3: The Funeral I woke up around 9:30 in the morning. I got up and had a nice hot shower. I sighed and got into my suit and walked downstairs. Emmett and Jasper were playing video games, Alice was sketching, Esme was cooking, and Carlisle must have been in his office. Rosalie was out of sight and Bella was sitting on the couch reading. They were all wearing black. "Morning sweetheart. How did you sleep?" Esme asked me as I walked into the kitchen. Esme was wearing a black knee-length one-strap dress. "Morning Esme I slept fine thank you for asking." I sat down at the breakfast bar while Esme placed a plate of scramble eggs and toast in front of me. "Thank you Esme." Bella walked into the room then wearing a black knee-length strapless dress with a wide white ribbon round the bust line. She looked beautiful. "Morning Esme, Edward." She walked up to me and gently kissed my cheek. "Morning Bella. Where is my parents funeral being held at?" Just the memory of them made my eyes start to tear up. "Forks memorial hall. Edward it's going to be ok." Bella came up and hugged me gently. She felt so soft. Once she let go I felt empty at the loss of contact. Once I had finished eating I wanted to play the piano. So I walked over to my black baby grand and sat down. I started to play I closed my eyes I played what I felt. I was thinking of Bella while I was playing. I let the last note hover. Once the song had ended I heard clapping. I turned around. Alice, Bella, Carlisle, Emmett, Esme, Jasper and Rosalie were standing there clapping. "That was beautiful. What is it called?" Bella spoke. "I don't know. I made it up on the spot." They all looked surprised. Jasper gave me a knowing look. Just tell her Edward. Bella shot Jasper and I a questioning glance. "Well guys it's time to go." Bella and I walked to my Volvo I opened the door for her and she stepped in. "Thank you." I walked around to the driver's side. We drove to Forks Memorial Hall in comfortable silence. It's so tragic loosing both parents. If he needs and comforting I'll be right there. That last thought made me shudder. Bella growled at the curly haired brunette girl I think her name was Jessica. We met up with the others. "The emotions are driving me insane. No offense Edward." I tried to smile but I was saying goodbye to my parents today. Why is he with the Cullens? And why is Lauren going over to my man? Her man? Who does Jessica think she is? I was happy that Bella agreed to go out with me. Jessica and Lauren walked over then. "Edward I'm sorry to hear about your parents. If you need someone to comfort you I'm here." Jessica said trying to be seductive. It was really creepy. "Um Jessica what are you doing flirting with my man?" Lauren spoke up. "Your man? I don't think so." He is my man. Lauren can't call him when I already have. Oh my god they were so annoying. "He's mine." Yelled Lauren. Why are girls fighting over me? I'd rather it be Bella fighting them. "No he's mine." Lauren launched herself at Jessica and they started fighting. Take that bitch. "Girls." Bella spoke. "He's mine." Bella snarled. To be honest she looked really sexy. Why would he go out with her? Yes she is beautiful but not as beautiful as me. They both thought. Bella growled lowly. "Girls we are here because of a funeral believe what you may but you will not annoy my brother today!" Rosalie snarled. Whoa Rosalie just stood up for me. Edward you may be human but you make Bella happy and if you're not happy then Bella's not happy. People just have to learn to back off. Just then I heard a slap. Whoa Lauren just slapped Rosalie. "Did you just slap me?" Rosalie snarled menacingly at Lauren. Lauren nodded. She looked terrified. "Jessica had run off long ago. Rosalie slapped Lauren then just walked towards the hall. Bella Edward, you coming? Rosalie thought. We both nodded. Alice, Carlisle, Emmett, Esme and Jasper were already sitting down waiting for us. As the service went on I was crying the whole time it was upsetting to say goodbye to my parents. I knew I would never see them again. Bella had her arms around me while I cried. Rosalie got up and walked over to the podium. I was confused. I'm sorry if you think this is inappropriate. Bella smiled at Rosalie. "Now, I can't come up here and say how awesome Mr. And Mrs. Masen were, I never got to meet them but I can see them as amazing people. They loved their son he's an amazing boy and I know they would be proud of the person their boy will become. They are proud of you Edward I know it. Rosalie left the podium and came back to sit by me. Everyone else did speeches. By the end I was tired. After the service Bella pulled me aside. "Um Edward I want to apologize about what I said to Lauren about you. You are not a thing that can be owned it wasn't right. I'm sorry." She apologized. "Bella I really didn't mind your possessiveness it is actually quiet sexy." Bella bit her lip and looked down. She looked embarrassed. "Bella, love don't be embarrassed." My parents were buried awhile later then we went back home. I had a great idea. Aww Edward that is so sweet. It is a great idea. Can we go now please? Alice begged I nodded smiling at Bella. She disappeared and reappeared again a second later. "Careful she's a force to be reckoned with." I laughed. She can't be that bad. I kissed her sweetly. "I'll see you soon." She smiled as I left the house with Alice. We arrived at the mall not too long later with Alice's maniac driving. We pulled up and she dragged me into the jewelers. She dragged me over to the promise rings. We scanned them I saw a silver banded ring with an Emerald in it. I had to get it for her. The best thing about it, it was already engraved with the word 'Hope' Edward that is so cool that it already has 'Hope.' Engraved into it. I'm going to choose your ring so you can't see it. I nodded. I walked up to the counter. "How may I help you?" The lady at the counter asked me. "Hello I would like to buy that promise ring for my girlfriend." I pointed to the ring I wanted for Bella. "Once it is done please hand it over to my sister I'm going to go look around. Thank you." The lady nodded. I walked over to Alice. "Hey I'm going to go look around at the music store see you later." She nodded and continued to look. I walked to the music store. I noticed they were doing a karaoke show to promote the new music system. I was standing in the crowd. Then they shone a spotlight on me crap I had to sing. There were two stands up there. So it was a duet. I wonder whom I had to sing with. Just then Bella walked on stage. I smiled just then the music started. I smiled it was I Run To You by Lady Antebellum. Edward: I run from hate I run from prejudice I run from pessimists But I run too late Bella: I run my life Or is it running me? Run from my past I run too fast Or too slow it seems [Bridge] Both When lies become the truth That's when I run to you [Chorus] Both This world keeps spinning faster To a new disaster, so I run to you I run to you, Baby When it all starts coming undone Baby, you're the only one I run to I run to you We run on fumes Your life and mine Like the sands of time Slippin' right on through [Bridge] Our love's the only truth That's why I run to you [Chorus] This world keeps spinning faster To a new disaster, so I run to you I run to you, Baby When it all starts coming undone Baby, you're the only one I run to I run to you Oh oh, oh I run to you [Chorus] This world keeps spinning faster To a new disaster, so I run to you I run to you, Baby When it all starts coming undone Baby, you're the only one I run to I run to you, I run to you Yeah Oh oh, oh I run to you I'll run to you girl Oh Oh Once we had finished I raised an eyebrow at her. 'Alice.' She mouthed. I nodded. Alice was waiting for us. "You guys were great." She squealed. She handed me a bag. It's a C.D. wink wink. Bella looked confused. I just shook my head. We walked out to the car. "Edward you go with Bella." Alice spoke. I nodded. "Wanna go to a place I love to go?" I nodded. She drove to a dead end. "Ok we have to hike from here." I nodded we started to walk through the forest. "Do you see the light up ahead?" I couldn't quiet see it yet. "Maybe it's a bit too soon for your eyes." Bella spoke. I glared playfully at her. "Maybe it's time to visit the optometrist." I mumbled. She smirked. A few minutes later we had mad it to a gorgeous meadow. "Edward what's in the bag Alice gave you?" She asked. I started to get nervous. "Um well I thought we could well have something that will connect us to each other." I said nervously. She looked at me confused. I pulled out a light blue velvet box. I knew it was Bella's. Mine was the royal blue box. I hand the box to her. She carefully lifted the lid and there sat the Emerald ring. "Did Alice pick it out?" I was a little offended. Can't guys have the ability to pick out jewelry? "No I did." I answered her. She sat there staring at it with a smile on her face. "It is beautiful, what does yours look like?" I pulled the other box out of the bag. The ring was simple it had a four leaf clover with chips of Emeralds inside the clover. It was engraved with the word 'Love.' Bella took it out of the box and gently slid it onto my right hand. I did the same with her ring. Aww he is so thoughtful. "Bella did you say something?" What is he talking about? I didn't say anything. "No I didn't say anything I only thought it…" she trailed off. Edward can you read my thoughts now? I was shocked I could read Bella's mind. Yes. I thought. Can you read mine? I asked her in my thoughts it was worth a shot. "Edward that is so strange. One minute I couldn't hear you and now I can hear you." Bella spoke. Jasper was right I should tell her. "Tell me what?" She asked. "Ever since I met you I felt this strong pull towards you. I have never thought like this before. I know I should tell you before you find out from my thoughts. I think I'm in love with you." Bella reached on tippy toes. How do I tell him? She thought. Tell me what? Crap you can read my thoughts. She played with the ring on her finger. How do I tell him? Then she accidentally pulled the ring off. I couldn't hear her anymore. "Bella, Bella? Why can't I hear you anymore?" I started to panic. She put the ring back on. Edward why couldn't you hear me? Edward take off your ring and see what happens. I pulled my ring off. "Ok Edward I can't hear you anymore. I replaced my ring. Ok Bella. What were you saying before? I asked her in my mind. Damn I thought you would have forgotten. Um well when a vampire see their 'Mate.' Or Soul mate if you will. Everything changes. They are the only thing that matters. Just like when I met you everything changed. So Edward I know I love you and nothing could change that. She finished. She loves me. I carefully leant forward. I gently placed my lips on hers. A shock went through me again. This one was a lot more gentle then our other kiss. After a second she gently kissed me back. Her lips were cool and sweet. I didn't want to take it too far so I pulled back after a few seconds. "Sorry I shouldn't have done that without asking you first sorry." Edward you have nothing to be sorry for. I'm not. Come on lets get you home. She carefully flung me onto her back then she started to run. Holy heck it was fast. You ok back there? She asked me in her mind. "Yeah just a little dizzy." She stopped suddenly. "I'm so sorry. We are here now anyway." We walked inside. I walked into my room I collapsed onto my bed. My head was spinning. "Hey you ok there? I should have told you to close your eyes." Bella asked. "Yeah I'm fine just a little dizzy. Nothing to worry about." She sat down next to me. She gave me a gentle hug. We started talking for hours until Esme called me down for dinner. It was a simple Chicken Alfredo, which is my favorite. We were all sitting in the lounge when there was a knock on the door. Carlisle opened the door. "Carmen, Eleazar, Irina, Kate, Tanya, how are you?" Bella growled at the name Tanya. Love what's wrong? I asked her in my mind. Tanya the Strawberry blonde, be careful of her she is a succubus. I nodded. They all walked in. Why, hello there. Tanya spoke in her mind. "Tanya." Bella growled. I had to admit it was sexy. "Oh Bella I just want to introduce myself to him privately." She smiled seductively. It was really unnerving. It's ok Bella if anything goes wrong I will call you in my mind. She nodded. "Ok shall we?" We walked outside. "Hi, I'm Tanya Denali and you are?" I was getting really uncomfortable. Was everything she said have a sexual innuendo? "Edward Masen." I muttered. Next thing I knew she had me pushed up against the wall of the house and she was kissing me. Bella get out here now she is kissing me. Bella was out here in a second, eyes blazing. "Get away from him." Bella growled. She tackled Tanya over and she started to attack her. "Stay away from my mate." Bella hissed. Your mate. Please as if. Tanya thought "Tanya I love Bella so back off." I had to admit I loved Bella's possessiveness. "Fine but you don't know what you are missing…"