A/N: Alrite. You have a free right to kill me. I've been super busy. With what? School, homework, marching band, practice, ect. ect. SORRY! I LOVE YOU!! :)

Summary: What happens if instead of Edward calling Bella's house to see if shes still alive, he comes to see for himself? E/B.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. May I own you? ;)

I dream about Edward Cullen all the time. MLIA.

One Missed Call
Chapter Four: Less Rejecting, More Accepting.

I walked into the bathroom and took a long look in the mirror. I didn't have any idea how to face his family. The family who abandoned me. What do I say? What are they going to say to me? I don't know if I can even handle it.

I took a long hot shower, long enough to let the hot water run out. I wanted to use as much time as I could. I took forever brushing my teeth, I even flossed. I made sure my hair was dry, smooth, and straight. I finally realized I had run out of things to do in the bathroom, so I decided it was time to come out of hiding.

I walked into my bedroom and saw Edward in the exact same place I left him. He looked deep into thought. I walked over and sat next to him.

"Why are you sitting so far away from me?" Edward asked without looking at me.

I took notice of how far I was sitting from him. I was on the far left side of the bed, while he was on the right. Why did I do that?

"I....don't know." I said. I guess I wasn't used to it. I mean, I can't just go back into things so quickly. I scooted over but we still weren't touching.

"We should go." No, we shouldn't. Why did I say that? To avoid this weird tension. That's why.

Without a word, Edward scooped me up and flew out the window. I flew behind his back and held on, but not very tight.

We were there all too soon. The familiar mansion. Everything looked like it always did. Like nothing ever happened.

Edward gently set me down and held his hand out waiting for mine. I looked at his hand for a bit. The same hand that I held for all that time before he left. The same hand that briefly waved goodbye. I couldn't hold this hand. In fear of what might happen again. In doubt that this hand doesn't really want to hold mine. In anger that this hand should be destroyed. And in love that this hand could protect me, and destroy me. I can't hold this hand. So I walked away.

Rejection.

I couldn't look back and see his face. I knew the look he would have. It would kill me inside. Not like that already happened.

I walked up to the door and waited for Edward. I couldn't just walk in alone. Although that's pathetic, you'd think after all thats happened I'd be pretty strong. Be used to doing things alone.

No. My weakness was worse than before.

Edward reached the door and opened it, waiting for me to walk in. I stared at the floor. He sighed then walked inside, I followed.

I walked into the familiar scene, and the six Cullens were seated neatly on the couches. I saw the faces, the bodies, the vampires. The people whom I loved, and I thought loved me.

I wanted to scream, but my lungs didn't work. I wanted to run, but my legs wouldn't move. I wanted to cry, but my eyes wouldn't blink. I couldn't stop the gaze at these pale, gorgeous, strong vampires. I just stood there, staring.

If you thought I was going to start this conversation, you have been very confused.

"Hello Bella." Esme said. Ah, Esme. Could never hurt a fly. Really, why did she hurt me?

I couldn't move my lips to reply. She stood up, and moved in front of me in vampire speed. She hugged me sweetly, and I hugged back. I guess it's more a reaction then a choice.

Esme smiled and I tried to return one back, but I couldn't. She moved back to her spot next to Carsile.

"Welcome, Bella." Carsile said. "Glad to see you again." You sure you're glad?

"Bella, I missed you and your left feet." Emmett said and laughed. I, however, can't find any humor anymore. The other Cullens laughed quietly except two. Edward, obviously, and Jasper. I looked at the blonde vampire in curiosity.

He nodded at me. Jasper knows what I'm feeling, but does he? He doesn't know the truth behind any feeling. Nobody knows. Nobody cares.

"We left for your saftey, Bella. We never stopped loving you, and you were always one of us. That hasn't changed." Jasper said with a small smile. Alice smiled at me sweetly while reaching to hold Jasper's hand.

I stared at their hands. And I moved my gaze toward Edward. I looked at his hand. Why couldn't I hold it? Why am I so weak?

Jasper and Alice can get through rough times and move past it. Why can't I?

I know why. The fear.

I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. Edward noticed my trouble.

"What is it Bella?" He asked.

"How....how am I sure that you guys won't...." I looked at the floor and took a breath. "Leave again?"

Somebody was next to me, but I didn't look to see who it was. I just herd a voice say in my ear,

"Because there is no reason to." I looked up and saw a face I wasn't expecting. Rosalie. She smiled and I returned it.

"I missed you all too." I said to her and to the rest of the Cullens.

"We all know now that you were too in love with Edward to 'get over it'." Carsile said.

"And that you are far more dangerous without us around." Alice said, giggling.

"Plus I could never leave you. You couldn't give me anything, or do anything, to make me leave you. It just wouldn't work." Edward said. I looked at his face, and at his hands.

I grabbed his hand, and I felt him relax.

"I love all of you." I said.

"We know. We love you, more." Rosalie said.

I finally felt something I haven't felt in a while.

Acceptance.

"Alright, Bella is forcing me to hunt. Who is coming with me?"

The boys stood up and kissed their loves goodbye. Edward turned to me and kissed me. He whispered in my ear, "I'll never leave you, ever. I love you, and if you need me, I'm never to far away."

"I love you, too." I whispered. He left, along with the other boys. Now it was just me, Esme, Alice, and Rosalie left.

My heart started to ache, the hole started to burn. I refused the urge to hold myself together. I repeated the words, "He will be back" over and over again.

"Let's do something to get your mind off of Edward." Alice suggested. "Bella, doesn't spring break end tomorrow?"

That hit me like a train.

How could I go to school? Would Edward come with me? I don't know what to do.

"I...I think so." I spit out.

"How about we give you a makeover and pick out your clothes for tomorrow?"

Stupid Alice. Her and her stupid clothes and makeup.

"Ok." Is all I could manage to get out. She took me to her bathroom and sat me down. She pulled out tons and tons of hair products, make up, everything you could imagine. I just sat there and let her play with my hair and face. Esme was cooking me some food and Rosalie was in her room. I didn't say a word the entire time, I just sat there.

"You're going to look so cute tomorrow."

I gulped. I took a deep breath.

"Is...Are you...coming to school tomorrow?" I stared at the floor.

"Yes, I am. We all are." Alice replied, happily. "Plus, we wouldn't leave you alone at school again."

I felt release off my shoulders. No, I felt butterflies in my stomach. No, I know what I'm feeling. The same thing I felt a little earlier.

Acceptance.

End Chapter Four.

A/N: Like it? No? Yes? Suggestions? Yes please. :) Chapter five, they go to school! Let's just say, our favorite girl Jessica is less than happy about Edward and Bella being together. Oh, let's not forget Mike! Oh, Mike. I really hate that kid. :D