We Belong

Disclaimer: It's 10:30 at night supposed to be in bed right now but I felt bad for making you all wait so long...and for the last time no I don't own anything. Literally.

Chapter Three-Beauty


Beautiful.

It was the only word I could think to use to describe her and yet it just wasn't enough. She was more than just beautiful. I had seen plenty of beautiful women in my 108 years of existence but none of them have ever affected me in even the slightest way that this innocent human girl had.

The moment her scent reached my nostrils, I was obsessed. The sweet flower aroma that wafted off of her was almost enough to quench the unrelenting venom building up in my throat. Almost. It was in that same moment that I made my decision to drink her whole. Leaving not even a drop of blood.

The way Alice tensed from beside her sweet-smelling friend didn't surpass me, but for the first time in my life I found myself not caring. I loved Alice as my own sister, but even the love I had for my family could never stop the electric current connecting this lovely creature and myself.

Alice began to speak with fake cheerfulness, just enough to fool the human. I knew that Alice's rambling was simply a way to try and distract me from the flowery fragrance wafting off of her pretty little friend. But it wouldn't work.

I could feel the venom-pooling deep in the back of my throat, urging me to take hold of her soft flesh and have my way with her. I had never felt this strong of a need to drink someone before. Not when I was first changed nor when I left on my streak of rebellion. So why was this puny thing gaining this reaction from me?

"Oh! Edward, Bella. Bella, Edward." Alice spoke calmly, but judging by her thoughts I could tell she was having a mental break down. Physically preparing herself for my inevitable attack on the human. It was at that moment that my gaze connected with the warmest, widest brown eyes I had ever seen.

She reminded me very much of a deer stuck in the middle of some headlights as she stared up at me questionably. This was the first time I had really seen her out of Alice's thoughts. And my God, they did her no justice.

Her long, shiny, rich mahogany colored locks flowed down her back in soft beautiful waves. I had to clench the wheel tightly in order to keep myself from running my hands through what must be the softest thing in the world. My gaze lowered down to her long, dark lashes that hung loosely over her vibrant brown eyes.

She had a tiny button nose and I imagine myself rubbing my nose across hers in a show of affection. Her lips. Dear holy hell, those lips will be the death of me. They were a light pink color and I could spot the faintest outline of her front tooth as she bit down on her bottom lip. Oh, how I longed to assist her with that.

Everything about her was perfect. She is perfection. The epitome of a femme fatale. Everything about her, from looks to smell, pulled me in like a fly to light. It was then that I noticed her smell wasn't affecting me nearly as much as it once had. In fact it was more of a silent reminder that she was alive, with a beautiful little heart beating dutifully in her petite body.

After instructing them both to buckle up, I began to pull out of the wretched school. I watched like a hawk as my angel secured the belt tight around herself. I couldn't imagine any harm being placed upon my love.

My love.

Mine. All mine. No one will ever touch her feel her again. Besides me. And if any male dared to try I wouldn't hesitate to kill their dumb asses. The thought of any other man beside myself caressing her made my blood boil.

I closed my eyes softly, not needing to see the road in order to drive properly. I tried to focus in on her thoughts but came up blank. Looking into the rearview mirror I caught my Angel looking at me confusedly. She blushed bright scarlet when she noticed I had caught her and dropped her gaze down to her lap.

Though I positively liked the thought of my mate contending to my every need and command, I never wanted her to look away from me. She was mine to look at. And I was hers—and hers only—in return. Her heartbeat quickened as she dared a second glance at me through her dark lashes.

I felt my eyes narrow in perplexity as her mind was like a blank, unsatisfying platter of nothingness. I felt panic rise within me at the thought of anything being wrong with my Angel. I pressed my foot further down on the petal as I raced back to the house, needing desperately to see Carlisle and deliver this news.

My family would be greatly happy that I had finally found my mate. My one and only. Speaking of family…I quickly tuned back into Alice's mind and caught the end of what must've been an old vision she was replaying in her mind.

Flashback

I stood tall at the end of an alter. I was dressed to the nines in some expensive designer suit, with both Jasper and Emmett to my right. The atmosphere was light and happy and it didn't take me very long to realize this must be my wedding. Our wedding.

Just as I suspected, not even a moment later a small fragile human appeared at the end of the aisle with Carlisle at her arm. That confused me slightly; doesn't your father usually walk you down the aisle? Where was Bella's father? Surely he would be happy that his beautiful daughter was being wed?

Before I could get a good look a Bella or her dress the image faded to black suddenly.

End Flashback

Due to the harsh glare Alice was sending my way she must've just realized that I was snooping in on her mind. Though in my defense I can't very well help it and it was my life she was looking at. The feeling of disappointment of not being able to see my love on our wedding day made me emit a small whine of sadness.

I smiled slightly though when I thought about the big picture. It was our wedding. The celebratory of undying love for one another. Our vow that we'll stand by one another for the rest of our lives. Or in our case all eternity. I knew she would be mine, but to see it actually happen is a completely different feeling.

Alice dragged Bella out of the car hurriedly as she rushed her towards the house. Because that would keep me from her. By the time I got in the house Bella had already been introduced to my mother and father. I was blown away by her breathtaking smile as she lightly shook my fathers hand.

I let out a sharp growl as I watched Emmett take Bella in his arms. He may be my brother but I haven't even gotten to hug her yet and I'll be damned if any other man—family or not—puts his hands all over my love. Emmett—seeming to understand my anger—quickly backed off and I noticed that Bella shot me a look of shock.

Had she heard my growl? It wouldn't be surprising. She was probably already going through the changes that human mates need to survive with the likes of us. Expert hearing, sight, and smell were just a few of the many changes my Angel will have to endure over the nest few weeks. Until our mating process was complete.

After the rest of the introductions, in which I was greatly surprised and proud when my Bella glared down Rosalie, Alice rushed Bella to her room to change for dinner. It wasn't until then that I really took in her body.

I couldn't help myself; I watched her tiny ass sway in that mini skirt of hers as she clumsily made her way up the stairs. Her perfectly round breasts that I longed to hold in my hands bounced and jiggled for me with each step she took. A certain part of mine was getting really excited as some particularly crude thoughts invaded my mind.

You horny MoFo! I rolled my eyes at Emmett's thoughts. Though they might be a little true… Shaking my head to clear my mind I turned to face my family.

"My babies finally found true love!" My mother, Esme, cried as she pulled me into her warm embrace. Esme may not be my mother by blood, but she's the closest I've ever had to it. I smiled brightly at Esme as she released me.

"My son, are you having any doubts?" Carlisle asked me hesitantly as he wrapped his arms tightly around Esme. My mind automatically ventured to thoughts of Bella and I being that close, holding each other affectionately. I let out a little growl as I took in what he was insinuating.

"Edward," Carlisle spoke slowly. "I didn't mean it like that. I'm simply wondering if you are having any trouble dealing with these new mixed emotions, because we've all been through it." Carlisle motioned to my whole family. "We can help you."

"There is one thing…" I murmured slowly more to myself than the others when I thought back on her empty mind.

"What?" Jasper piped in cautiously, probably feeling the new levels of confusion and panic drift off of me.

"I can't read her." I said while rubbing the back of my neck slowly.

"What?" Rosalie asked surprised.

"I can't read her thoughts. I tried in the car and it was like a brick wall was stopping me from entering her mind." I spoke my worries as I pressed my weight up against the wall.

"Maybe she just wasn't thinking of anything," Emmett suggested stupidly. I shot him a look before shaking my head profusely.

"It can't be. Everyone's always thinking of something, unknowingly or not. And even if I try to find something now," I trailed off trying my hardest to find any trace of thought from upstairs that didn't belong to Alice reciting the Greek alphabet so I wouldn't see Bella's outfit. I huffed in frustration. "Nothing. Fucking nothing!"

"Edward, that doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong with Isabella." Esme said reassuringly.

"Bella," I whispered back.

"What?" Esme asked confused.

"She likes to be called Bella," I said a little louder so they all could hear me.

"Well, what do you know…He really is whipped!" Rosalie said, causing the whole group to laugh. I grimaced at her choice of words, no matter how true they may be. I was just about to reply with a nasty come back when our part time maid, Emily, informed us that dinner was ready.

The other men and myself walked off towards the dining room while my mother waited for Rosalie to come back with Bella and Alice in the living room. I felt a twinge of nervousness settle within me as I thought of my beautiful Bella.

My breath caught in my throat as my lovely vixen walked into the room. She was wearing a form fitting Aztecan dress with all sorts of crazy designs and colors. In all honesty I was surprised Alice even owned something so, ungirly. Then again with the way she shops she's probably bought out the entire nation.

I slowly made my way towards my love, watching her every move. I could hear her tiny heart beating erratically in her chest as I lightly caressed the small of her back with the tips of my cool fingers. A light blush highlighted her face as her mouth formed a small 'o' formation and I found myself—for once—wishing that I could actually read someone's mind.

After she was situated and comfortable I reluctantly made my way around the table to my seat across from her. A few of our other employee's came out with out food and dinner continued on silently for a while. I watched from the top of my 'wine' glass as Bella looked from her glass of red liquid to ours.

Carlisle asked Bella some question about how far from us she lived and it brought her out of her thoughts. Bella looked up from the cups surprised, and then she smiled lightly at my father.

"I live in downtown." I choked a bit on the blood I was drinking. Those horrible words should never even pass through her angelic mouth! She lives in that nasty, horrible, town? Unacceptable! My grip on my fork tightened rapidly as my anger began to boil within me. I heard a slight breathy gasp and looked across the table to see Bella looking at me curiously. Her heartbeat picking up again.

It pained me to think that she was frightened of me and I longed to reach across the table and hold her in my arms forever. Jasper chimed in with something along the lines of our doing a lot of business down there, but that only made Bella all the more nervous. Great, leave it to Jasper to bring up our jobs at this moment in time.

"Yeah it's not exactly the safest place in Chicago, but it's something nonetheless." Bella spoke calmly as she silently played with the white cotton tablecloth. All eyes turned to me as a loud snapping noise was heard. I looked down to see that during my inner turmoil I had broken my fork in half.

Bella stared at me with wide brown eyes and Carlisle asked me if I was okay. I muttered something about myself being fine and soon enough Bella spoke again relieving the tension that even Jasper was struggling to get down.

"What is that stuff anyways?" Bella inquired as she stared at the cup of dark red animal blood in my glass. My stomach surged with pride at my baby girl's intelligence. My family shared a few looks of shock and concern before my mother replied.

"It's wine, dear." Esme muttered in a slightly unconvincing tone. I could tell Bella thought so too, but she unwillingly gave up.

The rest of dinner passed by uneventfully and it wasn't until we all gathered in the living room that things got a little interesting. I watched as Bella shifted awkwardly on the couch and looked over at the clock on the wall. Her eyes widened at the time and she made a move to stand.

"I should probably get going now," Bella muttered while making her way towards the door. I don't know what, but something inside of me snapped at the idea of her leaving. Going out into that cruel world without me. Unprotected. I wouldn't have it.

In a split second I was seated on the couch with a shocked Bella resting where she belongs, on my lap.

I held back a chuckle as she actually tried to pry her way out of my cold hard grip. She's not going anywhere. Ever again.

"Let me go! I have to go home." Bella cried as she starched my hands with her bitten down fingernails.

You are home…

"No!" I simply growled out and pulled her flush against my back.

"What's wrong with him!" Bella screeched loudly, waving her arms wildly in the air.

"He's mated." Carlisle responded calmly.

"How does that concern me?" Bella cried back. Oh if she only knew… Baby it has everything to do with you.

"Because he's mated with you." Carlisle finished.

Bella went on to make some sort of joke about us being Australian or something like that it was hard to focus with her sweet smelling hair so close to me. She smelt of freesias, a beautiful scent for a beautiful woman.

Bella and Carlisle continued to play a game of cat and mouse seeing as Carlisle refused to answer any of her questions straight up. At that moment a breeze kicked in and her soft locks blew back into my face. After running my fingers through her soft tresses, I brought my nose to the top of her neck and ran it down her throat.

I ignored Bella's halfhearted attempts to slap me and continued to nuzzle into her neck. Not being able to contain myself I let my tongue trace lightly along the base of her neck, wanting desperately to relieve some of her tension. She freaked the first few times but as soon as Carlisle started to explain the process of mating and got into the story of Diodes and Diane she forgot.

I remember the first time he told me of that story, it was the first time he approached me after he found Esme. He wanted to make sure that I was okay with everything that was happening. He continued to tell me about the tragic love story that was easily compared to a 'Romeo and Juliet' vampire style.

Bella sunk back into me unconsciously as the story continued and I wrapped my arms around her comfortably. By the end I was wiping a few stray tears that had fallen from her eyes. Bella closed her eyes tightly and I loomed over her concernedly.

"She's tired." Jasper stated, causing Bella to stir and open one of her eyes questionably.

"I'll bring her to my room." I spoke quickly already arranging a resisting Bella in my arms, bridal style. Alice said something about letting Bella sleep with her but I couldn't be that far away from her right now. I need her. Yearn for her. I growled lowly and pulled Bella even closer to my chest.

Rosalie said something about her staying in the guest room next to me and though I didn't very well like the idea, it was much better than her being all the way in Alice's room.

"Please," I heard Bella mutter tiredly as she looked up at me with half open brown eyes. I had to give in to her. She's just too cute to say no to. Racing up the stairs I set Bella down lightly underneath the comforter and tucked her in.

"Sleep well, Love." I muttered while placing an affectionate kisses a top her head. I hesitated a moment at the light switch, watching as she tried to grow comfortable and speed traveled to my room.

I made sure I was pushed up as close to the wall as possible. And in turn as close to my love as possible. How long would it be until she was here in this bed with me? The though of her in my bed led to…other thoughts. Hopefully it won't be to long because I don't know how much more of this I can take.

I smiled softly to myself as I ran my hand lightly along the wall, knowing that she was pressed up on the opposite side of the wall. She wanted me. Needs me just as much as I need her. She just doesn't know it yet.


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Answers Time!

The way I update is totally and completely random it's all due to the amount of inspiration and stress I have going on during the week. Plus I'm really lazy so... I don't trust myself to stay on a weekly scheduled update.

Bella isn't really mad at Alice, she's gonna just be more annoyed. Though it really isn't Alice's fault. The blames all on Eddie (;

Bella's family will be explained more into details within the next few chapters.

I do plan on having wolfs in this story, but I'm not positive yet so don't get your hopes up. Ad if I do they won't be like in the books, they will definitely be bad guys.

Humans that are mated to vampires do live forever without being changed. But unlike vampires they're not indestructible so if they get shot they could die.

'Downtown' is basically like the ghetto. You know it's where drug deals and murders mainly take place. It's just a really unsafe place to live, especially for a young girl.

Sorry if the chapter endings seem a little rushed but I usually write them at night and I'm really tired at this point so I just want to find a finish. Um, she was supposed to go to work but Alice had previously asked her to go to her house sometime later that week but Alice managed to talk Bella into going earlier. Sorry for the confusion!

Bella's a waitress at a little coffee shop but it won't really matter much to the continuation of the story seeing as I don't think Edward will let her. Not that that' ever stopped her (:

I don't know how long I'm going to have Bella fight Edward but I don't think I'll be able to keep it up that much longer.

Her parents are both going to have money and other problems (I'll delve further into that topic in later chapters)

Cullens are FULL vamps.

Mating doesn't have health benefits, it only thickens the skin so I guess you could say physically yes it does. But the immune system is still the same.

Edward's hussies will be mentioned more and a few might actually come into play (;

My full Vampires can't have babies. But that doesn't mean mated ones can't (;

I'm not giving away any big secrets but Bella might just unconsciously feel the pull she has to Edward. She's just to proud to admit it to herself yet.

Again thank you for all the reviews and such! Hope you all liked the EPOV (I tried my best!)

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