Sorry about the wait guys, I've been a bit busy. Another fluffy/filler chapter :)

Chapter Six: Being Safe With You

BPOV

Edward took me on the tour of the rest of the mansion for the rest of the day. We talked – well Edward asked me many many questions that I thought were going to make me lose my voice, but it was still so uplifting to be in his company. Is it possible to become addicted to someone's company so quickly?

Being awake for a lot of the night and walking a lot had exhausted me so Edward walked me to my room so I could have a nap before dinner.

"Keep it." He said as I went to take off his sweater.

"But it's your sweater." I said. Wow, really clever reply Bella!

"Yeah, but I don't want you to get cold, plus I have loads of sweaters. You just keep it." He definitely wasn't backing down, so I kept his sweater on.

If I were being honest I'm quite glad he insisted I kept his sweater because I wasn't one hundred percent sure I have the will power to take it off at the moment. His scent rolled around me and was so comforting and calming I could have sworn it was one of the main reasons I was feeling so tired.

"Don't worry if your too tired to come downstairs – I'll have something sent up to you." He smiled crookedly.

"Thanks." I said nervously as a blush covered my cheeks.

He lifted his hand and gently brushed his finger tips across my cheek leaving a trail of fire after him. "I love this." He whispered so delicately that I wasn't certain he actually spoke.

His emerald eyes penetrated through my brown ones and stirred emotions deep within me which warmed me from the tips of my fingers to the tips of my toes.

He blinked several times before clearing his throat. I automatically looked down to break eye contact.

"Erm, well get some rest and sleep well." His voice was soft.

I looked up at him – but avoided staring into his eyes and getting hypnotised again – and nodded. I quickly opened the door and closed it behind myself and leaned against it.

I sighed, letting out a huge breath I didn't realise I was holding. I changed into my pyjamas and climbed into my made up bed. I snuggled down in the thick covers and let my mind wonder. Unsurprisingly Edward was there. I unconsciously smiled as I looked over his face in my mind and heard his thick textured laughed. Even by just the thought og him my heart sped up.

It's just so bizarre. I don't think anyone has ever been in this position before. I really didn't know how I was supposed to act or how I was supposed to feel. For days straight I sat completely blocked off from the world only thinking about my family and their violent deaths. I cried until I could no longer cry and no longer feel any real emotion.

But now I'm here and I feel alive again. It feels so wrong to feel this way after what's happened but so right at the same time. Everything about this place felt like home. The people (excluding Mike!), the banter and even the atmosphere was homey.

With the help of these thoughts I drifted off into a calming sleep.

It was a beautiful sunny day without a cloud in the bright blue sky. Edward, Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett and I were all outside in the garden.

Emmett was 'manning the grill' looking hilarious wearing the traditional apron and big white hat while frying some burgers. A topless Edward and Jasper were shooting some hoops on the nearby basket ball court. They were both wearing navy blue long shorts and laughing and joking around. Alice and Rosalie stood at the table arranging some flowers. I stood a little was about watching everyone and smiling – was this my new family now.

"You puffs, I'd be able to kick both of your asses at the same time!" Emmett shouted at Edward and Jasper.

They replied with a "HA!" and carried on playing.

"Hey Bella." Alice skipped over to me and took my hand. "Come and help me and Rose." She pulled me to the table between her and Rose.

"What are you guys doing?" I asked, though I was shocked at the sound of my voice. It was strong and happy.

"Well I've always wanted to learn how to make these Hawaiian flower necklace thingies and so Alice is just teaching me." Rose smiled as she slid another flower onto the string she hand in her hand. "Plus now it's like a themes BBQ."

"You could have just brought some." I said as I watched Alice and started my own.

"Yeah, but where's the fun in that? Plus these smell nicer." Alice had already finished her third one. She skipped over to Jasper and gave him a white daisy necklace.

I had just finished my first one as Rose went over and placed one over Emmett's head. Does this mean I give mine to Edward?

I picked mine up from the table and walked slowly over to Edward. He closely watched my every step towards him as he held the ball against his right hip. I stopped in front of him and held the water lily flower out in front on him. He smiled and ducked his head, I lifted the necklace over his head and my hands brushed his silky bronze hair. I put it down over his head and my hands tingled as they touched the soft skin of his muscular chest.

"Thank you." He whispered as he looked back up into my eyes again.

"Hey Bella!" Alice interrupted, "Here's yours." She placed a purple pansies necklace around my neck and jumped away.

"Grubs up" Emmett shouted as Rosalie put some plates on the table.

We all sat and started to eat; I was sitting between Edward and Emmett.

"Here." Edward whispered as he picked up a stray slower from the table and tucked it behind my ear.

His hand rested against my cheek as we closely moved towards each other. Butterflies invaded my stomach as I stared into his green eyes. Our noses were touching as everything else around me turned black. I glanced down at his lips and looked up to meet familiar cold yellow eyes.

The caressing hand on my cheek turned to a restraint as James' evil face stared back at me. My scream ripped through the darkness but was cut short by his hand slapping over my mouth. He moved my head to the side and slowly slid his mouth to my ear.

His whispered voice was terrifying and filled my stomach with dread. "I will always find you."

I awoke panting and gasping for breath as I jumped up. Again the sheets were tangled around my legs and I jumped out of bed. Sweat layered my forehead as I attempted to calm my erratic breathing.

I needed to do something! Something to distract me – I cannot and will not have him in my head. A shower, I definitely needed a shower!

I quickly grabbed a fresh pair of pyjamas and went into the bathroom. I checked in every corner and behind every door to make sure he wasn't behind me.

The water ran over my tense body and smoothed my tight muscles. I must have stood for about half an hour before I dared come out. I changed into my fresh pyjamas and walked out into my bedroom again.

I was expecting to feel afraid or have some reminder of my dreams. But it felt empty. I felt no safety and no fear, there was nothing. I glanced at the clock – it was one in the morning, should I try and sleep again? Or should I go and do something?

I voted for the latter – I knew I couldn't sleep just yet. Maybe I could go to the library and read for a while. It seems like forever since I'd lost myself in an intoxicating book.

I went towards the door but suddenly felt very exposed in just my pyjamas bottoms and small t-shirt. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Edward's sweater draped over a chair. I immediately went over to it and put it on. His scent surrounded me and I felt safe.

I walked out of my room and made my way to the library. No lights were on but the moonlight through the glass ceiling lit the room magnificently. I made my way to the library on the floor below and turned a small lamp on next to a sofa.

After much deliberation between Jane Austen's books I chose Emma, I'm sure I'll have many more sleepless nights to come and read the others. I instantly lost myself in the book and get taken away into another world.

I read for a few hours before my eyes started to get heavy. I tried to keep my exhaustion at bay but I knew I wouldn't be able to last for much long. I read to the end of the chapter before I lay down where I was – too tired to move – and let the darkness take me.

I haven't had a lot of time to write atm, plus I'm at a difficult part of the plot line and I'm struggling with the right words to use. But I'm attempting to power through and make it work!

Anyway, thanks for reading you lovely people! Reviews always welcome!