Bella POV

Alice giggled "Go ahead Bella ask its okay"

"Huh" was my lame response.

"She wants to know if any of us can do what Jasper can."

I must have looked lost, Alice continued "The answer to that is no, but I can see a subjective future it based on people choices though there are times no matter the choice the end result is the same."

"That...that explains so much you devilish pixie the whole text earlier kinda wigged me out, and everyone was always looking to you for your okay. Like you knew something no one else did, it make so much more since." I playfully pointed a finger at her before picking up and throwing a pillow at her which of course she caught without effort. "Stupid vampire reflexes." I muttered. They all broke out in a thunderous laugh when it died down she continued.

"Edward can ready minds." I started to panic I knew my heart rate had picked up. "Every mind but yours" I was kinda thrown aback and very thankful all at the same time. "So thats what he was on about. Why not mine? Not that I mind, but is there a reason he cant read me? what makes me a defect?" Rose popped my hand lightly "You are no defect consider it a blessing that you don't live around someone that can read your every personal thought." I couldn't argue her there.

Carlisle spoke up "I have a theory on that one. I was thinking as far as the reason he can't read you is that you may have a gift of your own it's rare to find a human with an ability but as I believe Alice had her gifts in her human life. I think you are what we refer to as a shield." They all started talking at once. It was Rosalie's voice that spoke the loudest.

"You really think so Carlisle?" he nodded "That would makes a lot of since" Rose sounded in awe and slightly seemed hopeful. You think he would have said something when Edward and Rose were going at it talking about his inability to read me.

"That why I was running a little behind, it hit me today at work it is the only thing that makes since. I wasn't really sure about it til the little moment you and Edward just had Rose. Its the only thing that would makes since. I would need to have Eleazar come down" he repeated himself.

"Does anyone wanna tell the human whats going on?" I demanded.

Rose chuckled and explained "Shields are very rare and a very coveted ability, specially by the Volturi who would love to have a gift like that among the guard. To have an ability in your human life is something. Your mind has a naturally shield, keeping out certain abilities such as Edwards mind reading. Your mind naturally defends itself blocking out intruders" I wasn't sure what to think or how to react I could only mutter. "Whats does this mean for me, I mean what..."

Carlisle shook his head "I am not sure, I will keep looking into it and if I find anything,I'll let you know. I am going to get in contact with Eleazar he has a abilities of his own he can detect what gifts other posses" I was still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that I may have an ability of my own.

"I don't know what to think about me having a ability.." lost in my thoughts for a moment I side tracked myself. "Who are the Volturi?" Rosalie arm tightened around me as she stiffened.

Carlisle explained the so called vampire royalty, the Volturi and there guard, and the reason that me knowing was a danger though I would never tell their secret. The whole time he was telling me this Rose was holding on to me like I was about to be ripped from her hands. All I could do was place my hands on hers were they rested on my stomach.

"I take it thats why its a danger for me and for you... I wouldn't tell anyone." he sighed "We know that, but they're not exactly the caring type though as long as they do not get wind of it we should be fine" I worried about Edward though, it seems Carlisle knew I was "Don t worry about Edward he would never endanger his family by telling them." I mean they knew him better than me but that didn't stop the worry.

"We know you never would tell Bella but it is still dangerous and this is one of the reasons I didn't want you knowing." Rose's words were somber. I gave her hands a squeeze and looked to Alice. "It will all be okay, right" Alice just grinned and nodded. I know she said her visions were subjective but here is to hoping they stay away.

To be honest it was a lot to take in, but I was happy at the same time that they were trusting me this much I couldn't stop the yawn that came sadly.

"We need to get you home and fed we have school tomorrow." Rose picked me up placing me on my feet. Though I wanted to talk still, I wanted to learn all I could. When I looked at Rose however she looked concerned but her expression was stern. I just nodded. I was diffidently not going to argue with her.

When I crawled into bed that night the nightmares started again.

Rose raced into my field of vision screaming my name. "BELLA...Were are you Bella" reaching out for her my hand passed right through her "Rose I am right here...ROSE" she couldnt hear me. Rose was in a panic she turned around to me looking right through me. Turning I saw Edward "I cant find Bella" giving a sadistic grin her way he chuckles "I told you she was just a play thing, no one will miss her, no one cares. She was sick and no one will miss you either non of them really care about either of you. I would know...I hear every thought"

Turning back towards Rose she was crying tears of blood running down her face "That can't be true you lying" Edward laughed a god awful, evil laugh "Am I?" he shot at her before charging right at her "ROSE ….NOOO"

I shot up from bed so fast becoming tangled in my sheets almost falling to the floor but catching myself at the lat moment. Charlie came bursting in my room "Bella you okay. I heard you scream." untangling myself standing. "Yeah dad I am okay just a bad dream sorry to worry you"

"Okay Bells, well you might wanna get ready before your late" Looking to the clock mentality cursing my alarm didn't go off. Why didn't he wake me sooner. Charlie left and I frantic I got dressed. Making my way down the stairs I heard a car horn going off out front. Running outside Roses red BMW was waiting on me grinning I took off to the passengers side ready for the day for once.

The next week was slow and agonizing. Since the tell all night and the fight that erupted between Edward and Rose, Edward had not made another appearance telling Carlisle he needed time. This I am sure was part of the reason for my dreams that continued to haunt me at night.

I spend my lunches with the Cullen's. I truly felt like a part of the family specially now that I knew there secret, they didn't hide from me. Mike had become more unbearable since I was spending all of my time with one Cullen or another. He kept trying to get close to me or catch me between classes it was getting creepy.

When Friday had finally arrived I became more and more nervous as the day went on. It was the day of my first real date with Rose. We've been tasked to do a lab in Biology, Rose and I had finished early both of us having done it before for me it was in Phoenix, but for Rose it was almost laughable.

"I can't even tell you how many times we have went to school over the decades nothing ever changes" Rose whispered to me so no one but myself could hear.

"I am sure it gets old." Rose nodded at me and replied. "It does... but there are highlights in this existence every now and then I have learned" giving me that sideways smirk that make my heart jump.

"Okay Rose enough of trying to give the human a heart attack." I joked. She grinned flipping her hair over her shoulder dramatic like "I cant help it if I am breath taking." I couldn't stop the laugh that burst from me at her overly emphasize action. Rose chuckled with me getting the attention of the whole class but just then the bell rang. Okay just a little more day left to go. We both got up and walked out, the Cullen's had taken turns walking me to and from classes and to and from the parking making it there mission to keep me safe due to Mike constant badgering. You would think after Rose threatened him and broke his wrist he would back off, the boy was stupid.

"Well my Bella... this is were I leave you in the lovely care of my dear sister, I'll see you tonight."

Alice bounced beside me "You are going to love it." She reassured me and we walked off to class. "Besides I'll be with you this afternoon til before Rose comes to get you. Got to get you ready" I groaned, not that I wasn't thankful but Alice tended to go overboard that was a lesson I learned fast.

"None of that now." she pointed a finger at me and I stuck my tongue out at her like a 2 year old.

When school was finally over Alice had drove me home since Rose had been picking me up for school.

Currently, I was held up in my room playing dress up for a very frustrated Alice "God Rosalie just make up your mind" Alice huffed. It took me a moment before it made since why I had tried on so many things. Alice was watching Roses choices and wanted to coordinate somewhat what I wore with Rosalie.

"Finally, thank you Miranda." Alice pulled out a dress from my closet. "I am really going to have to take you shopping. I don't know why I didn't think of this before." It had never worn, it had been a gift but I didn't do dresses if I could help it. It was a royal blue the neck line plunged and its straps were thin, it came to a rest just at my calves. I made me feel really exposed.

"Alice really?" she nodded at me handing me a pair of flats. "No arguing change we have make up to do and hair."

"Fun." I mumbled, she yelled after me "I heard that and you will thank me later."

Rosalie POV

It took me forever to find anything remotely close to what I wanted to wear and I still wasn't sure. I was getting nervous would she like what I had planned, I hoped it wasn't to much just something simple but was it to simple. Would she expect more, would she be disappointed.

A knock on my door brought me out of my internal worry. Jasper and Miranda both walked in "Rose your driving Jasper mad along with you" she chuckled when he shot her a look.

"Rose you have nothing to worry about she's crazy about you it will be enough just to be around you. Everything I feel when shes around you is pure and wholehearted. She feels the pull to you too and even without that, she cares about you and thats not going to change. I don't need my gift to tell me that either, anyone with eyes can see." We had never been really close til the last few years or so, I am sure that had something to do with the permanent bad mood I've been in before. I had slowly been giving up these past few years sure I would never find anyone. Jasper was the only one that felt what I had felt, I had still tried hiding it all in the Ice Queen persona, but there was no hiding it from Jasper. Like most of my family we perfected hiding things from Edward but I couldn't stop the way I felt, that was all before I met my Bella.

Miranda nodded agreeing with Jasper statement "No, It doesn't take a genius" turning to Jasper she gave him a shooing motion. "Now all boys out I have a sister to help." Thanks to Miranda's help I settled on a simple dress not wanting to over due it to much, it was modest but showed a good bit of my shoulder and back. The neckline was curved low but not to far, it settled at my thighs in a slight flow.

"Rose, I just have to say after all this time it... It's great to see you so happy. I was worried about you. It scared me how bitter at your life you had become. I know you didn't want this life but I am thankful you stuck around, I am thankful to call you my sister."

Smiling I gave her a hug "I am glad too" and then Miranda had to be Miranda "Just try not to spend all night sucking face" she nudged me in the side almost knocking me over.

I shoved her back laughing and ran out of my room stopping in the living room only for a moment. Taking a look around at everyone waving and I made my way to my car.

My nerves were getting worse this is crazy that one person can make me feel this way. Taking a deep breath I knocked on the door. Charlie had answered "Hello Rosalie, come in Bella's upstairs still."

"No worries I am a little early." Making our way into the living room he had a baseball game going. "Who's playing today?" I asked, I knew a lot about baseball from over the years and my family played on occasion. Knowing from the talks with Bella that her father watched the games often. We had started debating with Charlie who the best players were and what teams were the best and worst.

Bella POV

Making my way downstairs the sound of Rosalie's voice floated down the hall, she was talking baseball with Charlie no doubt laying on the charm. Standing in the doorway for a moment I watched them. To my surprise Charlie was giving her a authentic smile he wasn't playing the father card I know he so badly wanted to before she had even got her I had to talk to him about it. Seems Rosalie's charms was working.

Rose looked like she was enjoying herself as well. When she looked my way her eyes lit up, her smile wide "Wow Bella, you look amazing." Rose stood coming to a stop in front of me. "I could say the same to you." I took her hand in my own and looked to my father. "I guess you both found common ground" I teased.

Charlie smiled wider and nodded "This ones a keeper Bella, she knows her stuff." My face grew hot and they both laughed at me.

"I know she is." I muttered. Rose gave my hand a squeeze and Charlie seemed to not have caught my words. "Well can we get going?" Rose nodded and we headed for the door but not before Charlie had to play his father card finally.

"Hey Rosalie, Please have her back at a decent hour and you two behave. Stay safe and don't you dare hurt her, Remember I am a cop." He was staring at Rose with intensity. "No sir, I would never dream of it she to important." She gave Charlie an award winning smile and we left finally.

Due to Rosalie's lead foot and fast reflexes what would have been a three hour drive turned to a little over a hour. She stopped in an empty parking lot and turned off the car I couldnt help but tease. "If I didn't know better Rose I would say you're out to take advantage of me." she chuckled "We have to walk the rest of the way but it's not far." With that she got out and at her vampire speed she was at my side opening the door before I could even reach the handle. "But first.." She offered me a hand which I took and stood she turned my back to her and placed a blindfold on my eyes "You're going to have to trust me."

"I do trust you but just know I have never been a fan of surprises." She placed both hands on my shoulders and whispered close to my ear ushering me forward "That's something you're going to have to get over" her cool breath sending a chill through me with a shiver I sighed. The walk was indeed short but the sound that came to my ears was the sound of waves, feeling a light breeze caress my face, caring both the smell of the sea and Roses intoxicating smell mixing them. My pulse gave a jump start.

We stopped after a few more steps and the blind fold was removed. What I saw in front of me made me want to cry in happiness. No one had ever done anything like this for me. With everything going on within me I never thought I would live to see the day someone had cared enough.

Stretching before me was a long pier. The sun was just starting to set casting an orange and pink glow on the water. On each of the pillars of the pier there was a candle flickering in the light breeze. Resting at the end of the pier was a table with two chairs. "Wow Rose I don't have any words but it's so beautiful and that's not even a good enough word."

Just then a man approached us wearing a tux. "Ah, Ms. Hale, right this way." Rose and I followed, we walked down the pier taking our seats. "Well be right back with your meal." waiting til he walked away I turned my attention to Rose who was staring back at me. "I have to say Rose that I never expected anything like this to ever happen to me. I thought that I'd never live to see the day, thank you."

"Bella if I have it my way this will not be the last, and may I say you look so very gorgeous." her eyes racked over me giving me a once over a rumple coming from her almost like a purr. I could feel the fire coming into my cheeks at her attention and the look of desire in her eyes. Reaching out to me she tucked a stand of hair behind my ear. "I hope I didn't go over board."

"No Roza this is perfect." taking one of her hands in mine. The man from before came back with food "For the ladies." He placed it in front of us and left. I had not even placed an order, looks like Rose really went all out. Knowing that Rose didn't eat it was still surreal to have the both of us sitting there a real romantic dinner. I was surprised that there was not the awkwardness I expected at eating in front of her. This was all something I thought I would only ever seen in the movies and I couldn't remove my eyes from the blonde beauty in front of me.

"Thank you Rose." I never let go of her hand as I ate, we talked and laughed as the sun dropped the remainder of the way and the night rose, the stars seemed extra bright. I couldn't stop staring at Rosalie she was even more goddess like, bathed in moonlight, it seemed to give her an aura the way it hit her.

Rosalie POV

I can't remember in my entire existence ever being this happy. She was so beautiful the moonlight danced on her skin, reflecting off her hair in waves as she turned her attention to me "Roza, I want to ask you something."

That was one of those question that could go really well or really bad I nodded "Anything." she took a deep breath and locked her eyes with mine "I know this is just the first date and all but I was curious this pull I feel to you, do you feel it too or is it just me? Its like when you are not around I feel this pain and longing, but when were together it like nothing in the world could be more perfect" Moving my chair to face her more we gravitated closer to each other.

"Bella I do feel it so very much and there is a reason you feel it too, but I don't want to scare you nor do I want what I say to influence you, but you have a right to know." and she did have a right to know I didn't want what I had to say make her choice to be with me, but I wasn't going to lie to her either.

I watched as Bella swallowed the lump that seemed to have formed in her throat because her words came out in a squeak at first "It's good to know its not just me but I like to hear what you have to say."

"Okay here goes, do you believe in soul mates?" she seemed to think this over before saying "I mean the idea that there's one person out there for you is nice and its something everyone wants but not something I have really put thought into why?" she tilted her head in a very cute manner and I continued.

"For my kind the word is very serious for us, when we find our mate the connection, its intense. In most cases, like Alice and Jasper and Miranda and Emmett the connection was there as they met in there new life. For Carlisle and Esme she felt it in her human life but not to a extent that it was something she couldn't function without. She wasn't turned by Carlisle til much later and that when there connection grew but thats a story for another time." I was rambling and going in circles. I took a deep unneeded breath "The pull you feel to me is not something most humans ever feel, its rare, very rare one more thing that makes you unique. What you feel its far more intense for me. You feel it because you are my mate. I didn't want to tell you so soon I didn't want to scare you nor did I want this to make you feel like you had to be with me. I never want to take your choice from you" This was not a conversation I wanted to have so soon let alone on our first date.

Bella's gasp reached my ears she had let go of my hand and all I could do was shut my eyes tight. I didn't want to see the look on her face and I was just waiting for the sound of the chair to move and her to freak on me. I had to scare her off eventually. There's no way she would accept all this, specially in a short period of time. Just then the chair did move here it was what I was fearing finally come to pass. She was gonna run.