Chapter 10 Consention

A/n: Last one of the night...I'm actually going to try and get the rest of this story written tonight/tomorrow...and have it finished by the end of next week. That's my plan anyway.

This chapter is dedicated to my twifey, lvtwilight09. Not only is she one of my best friends in the whole wide world but she's my technical guru, my electrical guru, my personal assistant and my biggest cheerleader/fan. I love you Steph! SOOOO, SOOOO VERY MUCH! I can never tell you THANK YOU enough for ALL that you do for me!

"Edward, calm down, babe. I made a deal with him to use his phone. When he found out I write, he wanted to read my work but you know me, I didn't want to let him. So he used his phone as leverage to let me read it. I'm only letting him read the two pages about Graduation night and the poem included." I sighed as I tried my best to explain.

"Bella..." his voice died off and I heard him sigh heavily. "I want people to read your work but to be honest I kind of liked that I was the only person privy to that specific notebook." I could hear the conflict in his voice.

I felt the tears pushing their way out of my eyes, I couldn't stop them. "I'm sorry, Edward. But I wanted to talk to you, I needed to hear your voice. I just missed you so much." I started sobbing, trying to be as quiet about it as possible.

"Oh baby, don't cry, please, don't cry. I'm sorry. I'm not mad. I'm so fucking happy that you called me." Edward's voice wrapped around me as I closed my eyes and let the tears fall.

"I miss you." I whispered into the phone.

"Bella, I miss you more than you will ever know. But Love, you left for a good reason and you need to do what you set out to do. Yes, I miss you like crazy and can't wait to have you back in my arms again, however, you need to figure out what it is that made you want to leave. I'm not going anywhere, well, I am going to Chicago but in your life, I will always be here."

Edward and his words. I sighed and wiped my tears. "Edward, you always know what to say."

"Well, my dearest Bella, I just tell you the truth and hope you realize it when your brain finally slows down enough to absorb what I've said." He chuckled.

"Edward, I really am glad that I took this trip. I have learned a lot, I can't wait to tell you all about Uncle Bill and his story...and of course, John, too." I smiled remembering Uncle Bill and all he'd told me.

"Uncle Bill? Jeez, Bella, are you making friends with the whole bus?" He laughed out loud.

"Not hardly, baby. But the most colorful ones happen to have found me, it seems." I replied with my own laugh.

John closed my book and let out a heavy breath. He sat forward and put his elbows on his knees, placing his face in his hands.

"Listen Edward, I think I need to go. Can I call you once I get my phone charged?" I was curious to know what John had to say, even though I regretted having to get off the phone with Edward already.

"Sure Love, you need to stretch your wings without me holding onto them to keep you on the ground. Soar, my Love, fly high, but please, I beg, please come back to me." Edward's voice came through the phone with the calm and serenity that I needed to finish what I started.

"I love you, Edward." I whispered into the phone.

"Oh Bella, my heart isn't big enough to hold all the love it has for you, my heart is with you, always."

"Bye." I said, holding back a fresh round of tears.

"Bye, Love." He said softly just before I heard a click.

I took a deep breath and held the phone for a few seconds as I closed my eyes.

"Bella, we need to talk about what you wrote." John's shaky voice brought me instantly out of my revery.