Hey Guys! It's been like… forever! Sorry for the late update but I've been pretty busy. Hope I'll be able to upload again as soon as possible but I found some time because we were hit by a blizzard in the Northeast. We got about a foot in the area I live… I got it pretty easy but since the roads were dangerous I was stuck at home and took the opportunity to update. So, without further adieu…

BPOV

Seeing the bright lights in Seattle meant I was close to home. I hadn't had the best night sleep these past few nights for obvious reasons. I found it hard to keep my eyes open but I wanted to take everything in. I could have been killed. I could have never seen any of this. Felt any of the cold air. I still had on a dress. I shivered and I felt Edward start to push me off of him. I pulled him tighter, I needed to be held.

"Bella, I'm just going to give you my coat. You must be freezing," said Edward.

I nodded my head yes and let him remove his coat. He put it around me and I felt so much better. I laid my head back on his chest and starred out the window.

"I know you're tired but… we'll be home in less then 10 minutes. You think you can wait," asked Edward.

"Yeah." I could barely speak. I was so tired. I can't wait to see my mom, dad, even Carlisle, Esme, and Jess. And my bed, God how I missed my bed so much. But most importantly, a shower.

About 10 minutes later I saw the gates to my home. Phil pulled up at the front steps and Edward helped me out of the car. Edward opened the door…

"Mom," I yelled. "Dad?"

Down the right side steps my mom came running down and then followed by my dad.

"Baby? Bella," my mom yelled and ran to me.

"Mom!" we hug each other and I broke down. "I'm home"

"You're home."

"Princess, we missed you so much," said my dad and hugged both my mom and I.

"I missed you too."

"Oh sweety I'm so glad you're alright," said my mom.

"I am. I'm just tired."

We stayed like that for what seemed like forever.

"Renee, I think it's best we leave Bella and let her rest. She must be so tired. Right, Princess?"

"Yes, you're right Charlie. Go to bed sweetheart. You let like the walking dead," she said trying to lighten the mood. "Edward, Phil, thank you. The both of you saved my little baby. What happened?"

I wanted to know as well so I sat on the couch and listened before I headed up to my room.

"We were able to spare the money and disarm the men. There were two of them and we let the police handle them. We left so… Miss. Swan will need to go to the station to give her statement as soon as possible," said Edward.

"Yes, alright. Thank you again Edward," said my mom.

"Mrs. Swan, please don't thank me. It was my fault Miss. Swan was in this mess in the first place," said Edward.

"He's right Renee… Our Princess wouldn't have been in that position if I weren't for him being careless," said my Dad.

"Daddy, no. It's not Cullen's fault. It's mine. I should have listened to him,"

"No. This is no ones fault. Now enough of this. My baby needs to rest," said my mom.

I got up off the couch and give my mom a good night hug.

"Mom, you think… You think it would be okay if he… I mean, Cullen could come with me? I just, I just… I don't want to be alone in case something happens."

"You know he has a first name you know? But yes… I understand. Edward please accompany my daughter."

"Yes, Mrs. Swan."

Edward and I headed upstairs towards my room together. I opened the door and walked in. Man, how I missed this room.

"Just grab a seat… I'm going to take a shower first," I say.

Edward nods his head and takes a seat on my bed. I reach towards the TV remote and give it to him.

"You can watch something while I'm showering." I say and I head towards the bathroom.

I close the door and I head towards the mirror and look at myself and say damn I have bags under my eyes I look horrible I look hideous. I run towards the weight scale and weight myself. Who knows how much I gained. All those assholes fed me were junk food.

106lbs. That's what the scale read. Before I was kidnapped I weighted 104. Not working out messed up everything. I couldn't even throw up. I can't do it now. Not with Edward in my room and he would try to stop me. Maybe when he sleeps tonight.

I have to hurry up now or else he would suspect something.

I finish my shower and I completely forgot to bring my pj's. Oh well. No I have to walk out with just my bathrobe on. I walk out and I get my pj's.

"I'll be right out," I say.

Putting on my slip… Let's have a little fun with Edward. Cue the evil laugh!

I leave the bathroom and I see Edward is now on the couch in front of my balcony doors.

"Hi," I say and walk towards my vanity table and sit down. I pick up my hairbrush and start brushing my hair. Edward gets up and walks over and stands behind me with his hands in his pockets. Still wearing the clothes we came back in. I completely forgot.

"Aren't you cold," asks Edward.

I look at him through my mirror.

"No. Besides, after I'm done blow drying my hair I'm getting into bed."

"Bella, I'll be here until you fall asleep. It's not appropriate for me to stay here at night."

"Edward, it's not like we're going to do anything."

"True. But we need to keep our distance."

I get up and take Edwards hands in mine. And look up to look him in his eyes.

"Edward, I just want to say thank you. And… I'm sorry."

"There's nothing to apologize for…"

"No… there is. I was going to ditch you that night so you could get fired…" I started to look down at my feet because of how ashamed I felt.

Edward dropped one of my to put it on my face and lifted my chin up to look at him in the eye and then placed his palm on my cheek.

"I figured it was what you were trying to do. Bella, you have to understand… there are people that want to hurt you and your family. Whether you like it or not, I'm going to be around for a long time. Please just do me a favor and do what we ask you to do for your safety. "

"I will. I promise. Can I ask something you something?"

"Sure Bella."

"When you jumped in front of that bullet… what if you hadn't been wearing that vest? Would you have still taken that bullet that was meant for me," I ask him.

"Of course I would've taken that bullet even without the vest," he said a bit insulted that I asked that question.

"You're right, you probably wouldn't have wanted to be fired."

"Bella… I have feelings for you. Feelings I should not have because they'd only get in the way of me protecting you. "

"Edward…" I started to say.

"No, Bella… it's time for you to go to bed. You've had a long day. Tomorrow we have a lot to do. We have to get you ankle checked out, go to the police station, and maybe see a therapist."

"Edward..." I pull him closer and he seems to be a bit hesitant. I reach to my tiptoes and my lips catch his lips. I feel Edward put his hands around my waist and he kisses me back. We're like this for a couple of seconds before he pulls away.

I put my hand on his check.

"Bella, this can't be. We can't be."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because look at you. Look at me. I can't give you a life like the one you have now."

"Look Edward I don't need excuses. I'm a big girl. I get it you're repulsed by me. I would be too if I were you."

"No.. you're misunderstanding things."

"No I'm not Edward… Just get out.."

"Bella.." he tries to explain himself but I look so ugly. I'm fat. It's always because I'm fat.

"JUST GET THE FUCK OUT EDWARD!" I yell at him. Thank God my parent's room and mine are far away so they don't have to hear this. Edward leaves and I now I have to wait till he goes to sleep so I can go to the kitchen. I know I'll feel better once I eat and then get it all out of my system. He can go fuck himself. Him and every man in this world. They're all the same.

Authors Note:

So here is the link towards Bella's slip… warning! 18 and over xD. Or enter at your own risk. Lmfao.

us-main-nav/nightwear/slips-babydolls/info/joseline-slip~black

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