Cars and Planes

I woke up surprisingly early considering that I got little to no sleep. Edward kissed my cheek and was out the window before I had a chance to blink. I went through my normal morning routine, and left a note for Charlie. He had gone to work before I woke up, so I just left a note saying that I would call him when I get there.

I was just finishing getting my things together when I heard a knock on the front door. On my doorstep was Edward, looking way to good for it being so early. Before I had a chance to say something, he swiftly pulled me in for a kiss.

"Are you ready, Love?" he asked when we broke apart.

"Ya, well as ready as I'm ever going to be." I sighed. I was really nervous about this. It was not completely about the Cullen's reaction; it was more about what awaited me back home. I was nervous about going back, I mean I haven't been there for a year and a half, and I haven't talked to any of them for about a year.

Edward broke my train of thought by taking my bags from me and putting them in the trunk of his Volvo. In a matter of seconds we were speeding down the road, towards the Cullen's house. When we got there I saw all the Cullens waiting around the front yard, I guess Alice told them about me wanting to leave as soon as possible.

I was pulled out of the car and into a giant bear hug, the minute the car stopped.

"Em..can't…breathe." I gasped out.

"Ha, Ha, Sorry I forget that you have to breathe." He said in a voice that told me that he was anything but sorry.

I went around giving everyone a hug, well almost everyone. Rosalie and I weren't at the hugging stage just yet, so we just exchanged small smiles.

"Alright, everyone let's get this show on the road." yelled Alice, I could tell that she was excited for this trip. "I haven't looked yet, I didn't know if you would want me to." Alice whispered, so low that I knew I was the only one that heard.

"Thanks Ali, I think I'm going to wait this one out." I said. A part of me wanted to know what was going on with Erika, but then a part of me was scared that I wouldn't be able to handle it, and I really didn't want to break down in front of the Cullens.

Emmet, Rosalie, Jasper, Alice, Edward, and I took Emmet's jeep, and Carlisle and Esme took the Mercedes. Driving with Emmet was probably the most fun I had in a long time. His driving, of course, scared the crap out of me, but the way he would blast the radio and sing along in crazy voices was probably the funniest thing I have ever seen.

We arrived at the airport pretty fast, and before I knew it, we were on the plane. I really hated flying, so Edward kept trying to distract me. None of it was really working, so I decided just to go to sleep.

I was awoken by Edward slightly shaking my shoulder.

"Bella, it's time to wake up. Were here." The last two words broke back all the fears from before. I could tell that Jasper was trying to calm me but I don't think it was working.

I said goodbye to the Cullen's at the baggage claim. Erika was coming to pick me up, and I wanted to talk to her before she met everyone else.

"Be careful." Edward whispered as he kissed my forehead.

"Edward, honestly, I'm going to be alone for no more than five minutes. What's the worst that could happen?" I said in a joking tone.

"Says the danger magnet." He mumbled.

"What was that?" I asked. I heard him perfectly fine, but I wanted to make him say it again.

"Nothing, Love. Just please be careful." He pleaded.

"I promise I'll be careful. Now go catch up to your family, before they leave you behind." I said

He simply chuckled in response, gave me one more kiss, and headed in the direction that his family had gone.

I looked around for Erika, but I couldn't find her at first, so I decided to go check out front.

The sight that I met broke my heart. Erika was standing there in sweats and an old tee shirt. Her hair was pulled in a sloppy ponytail, and it had looked as if she had been crying for days. I knew that it wasn't something small because Erika cared a lot about her appearance, she wouldn't have left the house looking like that if she hadn't completely given up.

"Erika." I said softly.

Her head snapped up and just looked at me for a couple of seconds. I ran up to her and engulfed her in a hug. That seemed to trigger something in side her because the minute my arms were around her she broke down crying.

I knew that she hated crying in public, so with one arm still around her I took her keys, got my backs and led her to her car. Once I got her in, I jumped in the driver's side and sped off towards her house. I knew I would probably be yelled by Edward for how fast I was driving, but I couldn't bring myself to care. All that mattered right now was getting her home before she broke down even more.

I was at her house in about ten minutes. I got her in side and just held her on the couch while she cried. I wanted to know what was wrong, but I don't think she was in a state to tell me.

This chapter was basically just to get her there. In the next chapter there will be more about Erikas problem and Bellas secret. Well thank you for reading. Review and tell me what you think.

I am going to try and publish as fast as i can but during the week it might be a little slower. =(