Bella

Biology passed in a blur and I had to go to P.E. Sadly, it was required all four years, but I got a 'signed note' to get me out of it so all I had to do was watch and I had to write a paper about the sport we were doing at the time which was volleyball. So, finally the bell rung and I walked out of the gym doors to notice Edward standing there. I smiled at him and walked right over. He pushed himself off the wall and nodded towards the doors. We walked out before he said a word.

"So, do you want to come to my house? So we can talk and introduce you to Esme and Carlisle?" He asked.

"Sure, I don't have anything to do. But first I have to take this to the front office." I said and walked to the office.

"Um, here is the paper you told me to get signed." I said and the woman turned around. She must have noticed Edward and started fluttering her eyes at him. I cleared my throat even though it was unnecessary.

"Thank you dear, you may go." She said and smiled. I smiled back showing a little bit of my teeth. Once we were out I walked over to my car and noticed the others in the Volvo. "So, this is yours?"

"Yes, she's a beauty." He said winking at me. I knew if I could I would be blushing, but I did giggle and roll my eyes. "Follow behind me. Keep up if you can."

He got in his while I got in mine. Mine made a little noise while starting it and his was a quiet little hum. He pulled out and went down the little hill and pulled out. I stayed behind him until he got on the main road and he started to speed. I was not going to let him get to far ahead. He had always been faster than me. So, I pushed on the gas more and sped up to catch him. I looked into the back window into his rearview mirror and noticed him laughing at me. I did the mature thing that I picked up when I helped at a day care; I stuck my tongue out at him. He threw his head back and laughed more. I wished I could hear it. I missed it. He slowed a bit and turned his signal light on and turned into a driveway that most people would have passed. I followed him all the way up to a house that looked like it belongs on one of them real-estate magazines. It was white with a black roof and a wraparound porch, huge windows on one side of the house. I got out of the car and closed the door. I saw Edward waiting on me while the others were nowhere to be seen but I could hear them inside talking to someone whose voice I didn't recognize.

"Come on, Carlisle isn't here yet. He's at the hospital he will be here in about an hour. But, you can meet Esme. Also, I have something to show you. I found it yesterday." Edward said and he reached out for my hand but didn't take it. I had to smile, it was just so him. He was always so gentlemanly. I took it in mine and felt an electric current up my arm. I looked up at him and he was looking at our hands.

"You feel that too?" I asked and he nodded.

"We'll ask Carlisle. You ready?" He asked with a smile and I nodded. He led us up the porch and into the house. Inside was even prettier than the outside. Everything was black and white with the slight things of grey mixed around. I saw a grand piano in the corner and smiled. He noticed and smiled back.

"I'll play for you later, but for right now Esme." He said and I nodded. We walked into the main room and saw all of them sitting on couches. I saw a woman with a heart shaped face and brown hair that came to her shoulders. She was beautiful. I looked down and looked back up shyly. I had never stopped being shy from my human life and I could feel Edward laughing but he was trying to hold it in.

"Esme, this is Isabella. Is, this is Esme." He said and I smiled at them both.

"It's lovely to meet you Isabella. Edward just told us yesterday your alls story. It's nice to see him fully happy. And you are so beautiful." She said with a smile.

"No, I'm not. I'm plain, and normal, but thank you. And it's lovely to meet you too." I said and looked around again. I noticed some pictures and in all of them that Edward was in he looked so sad. I turned to him and hugged him. I reached up kissed him on the cheek and looked at him. He was smiling at me and I smiled back. I heard a click like a camera and turned and saw a sheepish looking Alice.

"Sorry, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to get that. It was too sweet." She said and everyone started laughing. I hid my face in Edward's chest. He wrapped his arms around me I felt him kiss the top of my head, again the camera clicked. I stayed hidden. Edward led us to a couch and sat us down. I curled up into his side after taking my shoes off.

All the Cullen kids told their stories and I got up and hugged all of them. All their stories were brave. Mine wasn't really. I got turned because I was depressed and decided to walk in the woods. I was about to tell my story when someone walked in to the room. I looked up and Dr. Cullen stood staring at me.

"You look fairly familiar. May I ask your name?" He said and he looked at Edward with an eyebrow raised. I guess he noticed the position we were in.

"I'm surprised you don't remember me doctor. You had seen me by four beds all the time in Chicago." I said and his eyes widened in recognition.

"Isabella. I knew who you were but I didn't know you were with Edward at the time and I am terribly sorry for that." He said and I noticed the sadness when he looked at Edward but it brightened when he looked at me.

"Bella was just about to tell us her story." Emmet said.

"Before we hear how you were turned. Did you live how I asked? I know you got turned a year after because you look about seventeen." Edward asked and I could see the worry in his eyes. I was always able to read him like a book as he was able to read me.

I sighed and knew I wouldn't be able to not tell him. I couldn't keep it away from him.

"It's pretty much the same story so here goes. On my way to the hospital I noticed all the whispers and pointing and all the sad looks. I ignored them. I went into your room and you weren't there. I stood there, in denial hoping you would appear but you didn't. Then I started to hear sobs and I didn't realize they were from me. An elderly came and sat me on one of the beds and comforted me. After that I went straight home. I was so exhausted that I went straight to bed. Most days past like that. I stayed in; when I did go out I forced a smile. The only time I truly smiled was when I thought about you, Elizabeth, and my parents. It had been a year since you all had been gone and I decided to take a walk. I went farther and farther not noticing it getting darker because the trees were so thick. I heard a noise and looked around but didn't see anything. I started walking again but something ran by me and felt something bite me. Next thing I knew I was in pain. I didn't scream though. I didn't want anyone to come looking for me. The pain stopped three days later and I never have drunk human blood. Came close a couple times because I was in college instead of high school and I poured over the books. So, that's my story. Not as brave as your alls, but." I said and Edward grabbed me up into a hug and buried his head into my hair. I looked at everyone and they were all looking at me sadly. I don't know why though.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked and they all looked at Jasper then back at me.

"It isn't really our fault. Your story is sad though. You found your soul mate while you were still human and got him taken away by sickness, not long after we were turned we found our mates. You and Edward had to spend 91 years apart. That is why we are looking at you. Also, all of our sadness along with Edward's is being felt by Jasper and he is accidently projecting it to all of us." Carlisle said and Edward tightened his hold. I turned into it and hugged him back just as tight. Letting him know that I was alright, that I wasn't mad, I wasn't upset. That I loved him, that I was happy, I was excited. I felt his hold unloosen slightly and the atmosphere loosened up. I looked up at Jasper and noticed him looking gratefully at me. I smiled at him and he nodded with a smile. I heard a slight rumble coming from Edward's chest and realized he was growling at Jasper. I laughed and that broke all the tension as everyone looked at me and Edward. His eyes were slightly wide and l looked over at Jasper and saw amusement on his face. He even had one eyebrow raised.

"Were you growling at me?" He asked and Edward nodded. "Why?"

"I don't know." He said and looked at Carlisle. Carlisle was also trying to be serious.

"I suppose you may have growled because you just got her back and you are possessive at the moment. You don't want anything to get between you. It will lessen after awhile, but be careful at school. It may cause a little trouble." Carlisle said.

"But, Edward growled. He never growls!" Emmet said laughing. I giggled with him and Edward's chest rumbled again but he didn't make any noise. I laughed and smiled at him. He looked down and smiled at me. I cuddled into his chest and hugged him.

"Don't worry I'm only yours." I whispered only so he could hear.

"I know it's just, so strange. All these instincts I never felt before, they're all coming at the same time and it's so weird feeling. I hope none of the boys talk to you for a few years or I will not be able to control myself." He whispered back with a playful smirk and I laughed into his chest.

I looked into his golden eyes and knew everything would be alright.