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BPOV

I felt the tears welling in my eyes and attempted to wipe them away when Alice blinked. Much like the first night I whistled and applauded loudly before rushing backstage. I leaned against the wall, my arms crossed, foot tapping impatiently.

"Bella, chill. She's not going anywhere!" Rose grabbed me by the shoulders and shook in exasperation. I slipped away, dunking under her arm as Alice finally entered. She was about to say something but I cut her off by engulfing her in my arms.

"Bella," She whispered into my hair as her arms snaked around me.

"Alice," I murmured back, feeling slightly heartbroken when she pulled back.

"Bella." She stated again, firmer this time. I took half a step back, staring into her eyes. "Bella, I like you, I really do but.." My heart broke for real that time. Not just a phantom pain but an actual, constant pain that echoed around my chest with every beat. It wouldn't hurt this much if she was just a crush. It wouldn't feel as if someone was sitting on my chest, restricting every breath. I wouldn't feel as if I just died on the inside.

"I'm not ready." She spoke after a deep breath. "I want to but I'm not ready." I nodded, swallowing the lump that had formed in my throat. 'Not ready' was a lot better than 'never'. The weight on my chest lessened. I sighed deeply in relief. I could wait for her. I know I could.

"Bella –" She whispered again. I shook my head effectively cutting her off. I heard the gulp and saw the tears begin to blur her vision. I stepped back into her personal space, cupping her face. I used my thumbs to wipe away any stray tears than made their way down her face.

"Alice. Alice, it's okay. I can wait however long." I said, pulling her back into my comforting embrace. I could wait forever if that's how long it took. She was worth it.

APOV

I felt as if I was the luckiest person in the world to meet someone like Bella. I could only hope selfishly that she wouldn't meet someone better than me. I wanted her more than I've ever wanted another person in my entire lifetime. Hell, I even thought I was falling in love with her. She was so caring there was no way a person – male or female couldn't fall in love with her – and that's what I was afraid of.

If Bella was to meet someone else – someone who wasn't broken like I was, someone who could love her without fear of being hurt – I don't think I could stand it. I'd let her go if this person made her truly happy, but I wouldn't be able to stand it all the same.

"Bella," I whispered when she engulfed me in a hug. I didn't deserve her and didn't think I ever would.

"Alice," She whispered back and I thanked Rose silently as she ushered the boys out of the room. I pulled back slightly so that I could look her in the eye as I spoke.

"Bella." I stated in as firm a voice as I could manage. She stepped back staring into my eyes also. "Bella, I like you, I really do but.." My voice broke. The look on her face made my heart thud painfully, pain masking her usually bright chocolate eyes. I took a deep breath, trying to hold back the tears that were threatening to spill over.

"I'm not ready." I said finally. "I want to, but I'm not ready." She nodded, looking thoughtful. I'd never wished that I could read minds more than at that moment.

"Bella –" I tried again but stopped when she shook her head. I felt my already damaged heart crack more and I wasn't sure I could pick up the pieces a second time. I gulped, my vision blurring with the tears that wouldn't be held at bay any longer.

She can't do it. She'll leave and find someone better than you. She'll leave and you'll never see her again. My mind taunted.

"Alice. Alice, it's okay. I can wait however long." I could hear the pleading in her voice as she cupped my face, wiping away any tears that had escaped my eyes. I blinked rapidly, sending more moisture from my eyes.

My breath came in short, choppy gasps as I tried to stop irrational crying. Bella cradled me close to her, my head resting in the crook of her neck. My tears drenched her shirt but even my shopaholic ways couldn't make me pull away at the thought of a ruined article of clothing.

"Shhh, it's okay. It's okay Alice, it's okay" Bella whispered into my hair as she lead me over to a old, beaten up couch that was in the corner of the room. She collapsed onto the worn leather, pulling me onto her lap lap and rocking me back and forth in a comforting way.

After a while of this treatment my cries finally subsided into sniffles and slight hick-ups. I sighed slightly and began to unwrap my arms from her neck, making to stand. Before I could get to my feet though, Bella pulled me down into another hug.

"Better now Ali?" She asked, snuggling into my shoulder. I laughed, bringing my hand up to stroke her beautiful hair.

"Very much so, Bells."

I know Alice seems really OOC but she's emotionally damaged by that bitch Victoria. You'll she what she did in later chapters and I may have Bella kick a little ass.

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