A/N I got another chapter up! Thanks for the nice reviews; it makes me all happy inside.:) I didn't want to stay in Alaska too long with Edward... really, he's not my cup of tea to write about. So I added some drama... With drama of course comes depression, (Dun-dun-dun) so prepare for that side of Bella. And enjoy! (Don't worry about the Carlisle/Jasper thing; I have the ending all figured out. Hehe, I had a dream about it. That's how I came up with the story.)

It was because of the friendly conversation that me, Carlisle, and Edward had had on the phone that made the decision of us going to visit him and Alice. It took a lot of persuading on Alice's part, but finally I got enough courage to go up to Alaska with Carlisle.

Carlisle was forbidden to hug me until I got used to the cold-two jackets wasn't enough to keep me warm. "Are you-u-u sure about this, Carlisle? If you don't want to see him you don't have to come." Carlisle placed his hand gently on my waist, "I'm fine with seeing him as long as you are."

I think I almost fainted when I saw Alice because of the pure joy I felt from seeing her. "Alice!" I embraced her tightly. It was then that Edward walked hesitantly down the stairs into his living room. I smiled at him while he stood there awkwardly. He smoothed back his hair and walked over to Carlisle, shaking his hand. "Good to see you guys."

Carlisle looked happy at seeing his children; more happy than I had seen him in awhile. "It's good to see you too, son," Alice fake pouted when Carlisle didn't add on her name, "Alice!" He grinned at me while hugging Alice. Edward looked over at me again and simply nodded a hello; there was nothing else needed.

I think I was getting used to the idea of being in Alaska. It was only my fifth day there, but I was going with just a long sleeved shirt now. I thought it was a big step. Things were... sort of normal. Edward was awkward with everyone whereas Alice was back to her usual bubbly self.

"Bella! Don't tell me you're wearing that to dinner."

"Alice, it's not like we're going anywhere."

"We're going to the table!"

Carlisle seemed OK, but he was hesitant when Edward was around me. Almost like he didn't trust him... kind of like how he didn't trust Jasper. And how was I? Well, besides the games of dress up that Alice made me play, I was all alright. I was with the people I cared about, and that's all that really mattered.

"Um...Bella." Edward's cool voice came from behind me, making me jump while I folded my laundry. "Oh. Hey, Edward," I managed a grin. "What's up?" He stepped closer to me and I fought the urge to bite my lip- I wasn't quite ready to be near any guy besides Carlisle, even if it was only Edward. "I was wondering if you would like to go...shopping later." I looked up at him with a raised eyebrow and laughed. "Shopping? Come on, Edward; you know we both aren't into shopping." He shrugged, "Alice said you needed some new clothes." Alice. Darn that girl. "Yeah, that sounds fine. I'll be down there in a minute."

And so we were stuck in line waiting for some lady to finish complaining about the horrible customer service. "You're the manager! You're supposed to take care of me."

"Edward, this is stupid, I really don't need any clothes-"

"I wanted the purple shoes, and you gave me the black ones!"
"No, we're going to wait here until she leaves. Alice specifically told me to not leave the mall until we got you new clothes."
"I want the purple shoes!"
My head snapped away from Edward to the lady clad in hideous leopard print who was yelling at the manager. "Hey, lady! You're not the only person in the world who doesn't get what they want. So either take the shoes or F off!" The woman turned to look at me astonishingly before storming off. I blushed and Edward chuckled next to me. "Come on, let's buy the shoes and get out of here."


"And she's all like, 'I want the purple shoes!'" I laughed as Edward held the door open for me to the inside of his house. A huge grin was plastered on his face- the same kind of grin I used to see when we were together. "Well, you told her off." I smiled down at him as I placed the bag of clothes onto my bed. "You know, Edward, it was really nice getting out with you today. I've... missed it." I looked down at the ground before looking back up into his topaz eyes. "I've missed it too, Bella." He stepped right in front of me, taking hold of my chin. It sent shivers down my spine. "Maybe we should get out more often..." His voice trailed off to kiss me softly on the lips.

"Bella?" Carlisle's voice faltered from the doorway, just a few feet away from where Edward and I were standing. My mouth opened a little in protest, "Carlisle, it's not what you think-."

But Carlisle was already out the door. "Carlisle!" I tried to run after him, but Edward caught me by the arm. "No! Don't! You knew he was listening!" I swung my arm out of his grasp to run after Carlisle. "Carlisle!" I yelled, running down the stairs. I don't think I had ever seen such a broken look in someones eyes. If Carlisle Cullen could cry, there would defiantly be tears in his eyes. "I shouldn't have stayed in Forks. I only caused you more harm by staying."

"No, Carlisle, please. I didn't want to kiss him, he just took me right there."

"Bella, it's not about you kissing him, or even the other way around. I'm not... right for you."

"What, you're going to be like Edward and tell me I'm not good enough for you? Really? Really?"

Carlisle's eyes closed briefly in pain before he pulled his jacket on and walked out the door. "Carlisle!" My strangled voice whimpered one last time.

Edward stood on the stairs with an expressionless face. Alice was silent, her mouth slightly open as if she wanted to say something. And I... I was falling apart. "F*** Forks. F*** vampires!" I shut the door to their house behind me and crawled into the drivers seat of the car I had rented. Carlisle must have ran... Carlisle.

"Bella, I'm not going to let you go home like this. I'm driving." Alice's smooth voice purred in my ear. My vision was too blurry, and my throat was too groggy to protest, so I let her drive me back to Forks as I lay down and fell asleep. What I saw last was Edward on the front porch watching me leave.

Again.

"'Cause I want to be seen
With a fresh pair of eyes"