Disclaimer- everything, every character any part of this story belongs to the great Stephanie Myer

Okay, its official, the story is writing it's self! I keep getting so many lovely reviews, proof that there is good in the world. And without any further rambling, chapter 3!

Chapter 3

Last night, Edward came back like he promised. I was so afraid he was just kidding me, but there he stood, at my door. I let him in and he started rambling,

"Carlisle and I are going to try to take you home with us. We think that if we talk to Aro, we can get him to set you free. But you can't tell a soul about me visiting you; I don't want them to get suspicious. Okay?" overdosed with a whole lot of information, all I could do was nod. And then he was gone.

The next morning was the same as the last; I had done all the chambers accept his, and well Edwards. But that I wasn't afraid of. I stood outside the door, and just like last time, I heard,

"I hear you Isabella, would you please come in for a minute." I slowly walked towards my doom; I just had to think of something happy. I found myself thinking of Edward while James kissed me and such. But it wasn't long before I was focused back in on what was happening. I unwillingly let out a sob. I knew I would get punishment for it, and I did. A hard slap across the face dealt with that, in no time, my nose was bleeding.

Edwards POV

I was on my way to discuss the Isabella problem with Aro when I heard it, a tear filled sob, and then a slapping sound and a whimper. I was outside the door in no time, watching through James's mind. There was Isabella, a tear stained face and bloody nose, before I knew it, I was punching him. I hit him again and again, letting out a vicious snarl while an extremely freaked out Isabella, screamed beside me. I was at her side, gathering her up, and trying to be a gentle as possible.

"Shhhhh," I said, "You don't want anyone to hear us do you?" she shook her head and I patted her hair.

"What," James said, getting off the ground. "Was that all about? Can't I have a little fun?" I growled, low in my chest.

"If you ever touch her again," I said with venom literally dripping from my mouth, "I'll kill you!" Bella gasped beside me.

"Why do you care what I do with her?" he said, truly confused.

"Someone has to." I mumbled.

"Are all your chores finished? I don't want to get you in trouble." I said, while dragging her to my room. Isabella sniffled beside me.

"I've cleaned every chamber but yours." I smiled, than winked at her and said,

"Don't worry about that, I won't tell" she giggled beside me, and then went wide eyed, surprised I suppose, that she had just laughed. Than her thoughts of murder, lies, and depression hit me. My heart went out for her. We got to my room at that moment, and I don't know what came over me. I pulled her inside, shut the door, and, being as gentle as I could, kissed her. (I really should've left you with this but you are all too nice to receive such torture.)

Bella POV

He kissed me! He pulled me into his room and kissed me, I'd never responded to a kiss before, but I did my best. He was so gentle, I was sure he wouldn't leave bruises on my lips. He gently let off and held me in his arms for a moment.

"Finally." Was all he said, over and over.

"So what's it like?" I asked him. We were sitting on his couch, talking, shooting the breeze. Which I had never done with anyone before.

"What's what like?" he asked.

"The sun." I said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. Because it was.

"I haven't seen it in eleven years." I whispered beside him.

"It isn't sunny that much back in forks, that's why we live there." He told me.

"Oh," I simply said, "I see."

"But it is green! Everywhere, nothing but plants and trees and grass." He told me, trying to lighten my spirits, it worked.

"Do you have any pictures?" I asked eager to see the outside world. But his face crinkled a little in sadness.

"Ummmmmm, I can get one." And with that, he pulled out a sleek silver phone. All I heard was,

"Alice," and then he was talking too fast and quiet for me to hear. After a short while he handed me the phone with a sigh,

"She wants to talk to you." He said. I put the phone towards my ear.

"Hello?" I said. I had never talked to anyone over the phone before.

"OMG!! Bellllllaaaaaaaaa!!" a high pitched screech vibrated in my ear. So this was Alice.