.A/N: Yup! Two chapters in one day. I had some free time so I wrote a new chapter in each story. Lol. But don't get used to that lol. Enjoy!

Recap:

He let his hands drop from my shoulders and nodded, "then by the end of tomorrow Bella will hate me"

9. Please, hate me….please don't

Leo's POV (surprise?)

"Would someone please tell us what's going on?" Carlisle asked in concern. But I couldn't answer. I just stared at the floor. I wasn't anticipating the pain. And from what I figured out from Victoria. The pain is going to be a double to what Edward feels. I winced.

"Double?" Edward whispered appalled then he winced.

"Edward?" Alice said impatiently.

Edward quietly explained to them what will happen to me. I heard gasps from everyone in the room. I felt a hand on my shoulder, I looked up to see it was Esme's.

"We have to find another way." She whispered. I put my hand on hers and gave her a smile.

"Really, I could handle it" I tried to assure her but Carlisle started shaking his head before I even finished my sentence.

"No matter how small the pain is, you should not have to go through it. And in this case the pain isn't small" He said. Carlisle really was as compassionate as I was told. I wish……. Just wishes of course.

"But you can Leo. You already are" Edward said softly. I didn't comment. He was just being polite of course.

"What are you talking about Edward?" Carlisle asked quietly.

"He wishes that he could be a part of our family. He sees the tight bond that's between us" Edward explained to them. It embarrassed me.

"Oh Leo" Esme whispered and came to me and hugged me gently. She reminded me of my mom. Which made me smile.

"I am starting to consider you my son already." She said softly.

"Thanks" I said shyly.

"Leo" Carlisle called. Esme released me. I turned to look at him, "I am very highly impressed by your will to not hurt humans. And your will to protect Bella and Edward. And that would only make me more honored to call you my son" He said with a smile.

My eyes popped out of my head and my mouth fell open. Did Carlisle Cullen just call me his son? Oh my God. I must be dreaming. Leo snap out of it!

Edward chuckled beside me, "he doesn't believe it" He informed Carlisle.

Carlisle laughed and shook his head.

"Ok guys, you need to cut down a little. People won't buy the adoption story. They'll think it's a private school or something. And I think I'm starting to mix up between my brothers and my sisters" Emmet said faking a panicked look.

We all laughed. Emmet was funny. I loved them all. They were all really great. But if I stay with them as I wanted I would make their lives miserable. I will be in pain nearly everyday of my existence. How could I let them bear that?

Edward winced, "No Leo. That would be my fault and you won't make us miserable because we will find another way" His voice sounded determined but the set of his lips were full of doubt. I just nodded without commenting.

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Just before school started I went hunting. I needed my eyes blood red for what I'm going to do. I made sure that Edward wouldn't try to defend me or do anything that would make me look good in front of Bella.

I winced as I pictured her with the hate in her eyes. I didn't want that but in the same time I did want it. She didn't love me anyway, she loved Edward. So why ruin their love because of some stupid reason like me loving her? They deserved better than that.

I was early and so was Bella. She and Edward were sitting in his car, talking. I walked beside them and she noticed me. Once she did, her door flew open and she rushed out of it to come meet me. Edward in a second was beside her.

"Leo" She squealed happily. "Why didn't you come yesterday? And…." She trailed off when she noticed my eyes, "and why are your eyes red?" she whispered.

"I was trying your fiancé's diet yesterday" I told her casually.

"And….?" She pressed with a smile.

"I changed my mind. I don't want to try so hard. And humans are much more tasty" I said with a smile flashing my teeth. I deliberately left some blood stains on my teeth so that she could see it.

Her eyes went wide and she winced, "But Leo…" she mumbled but I shook my head.

"I couldn't stand it yesterday, that's why I had breakfast before coming today, in the police station" I knew this would fume her, since her dad works there, "Do you think they would mind if I stopped there again for dinner? They have a lot of adrenaline pulse in their blood because of their work which makes them………mmmmm" I closed my eyes pretending to remember the taste. But actually I didn't want to remember the taste of the elk that I had for breakfast, it wasn't so appetizing.

I heard Edward chuckle but it was too low for Bella to hear.

"Leo" Bella gasped, "My dad works there"

Which gave me an idea, "Oh, speaking about your dad. Do you know that he has such a mouth watering smell. I loved it" I said with another innocent smile. Her mouth fell open.

"You will stay away from my dad" She shouted her eyes wide with disbelief.

You're supposed to hate me, remember? Do something I told Edward in my mind.

He fought back a smile then glared at me. "Stay away from Charlie …..and Bella" he growled.

"Me?" Bella whispered.

I smiled an apologetic smile, "sorry Bella, your scent is just as amazing as your father"

She gasped, "Who are you?"

I laughed, "I'm Leo. Don't you get it, Bella? You fell for every trap I make for my preys. I hate Carlisle and his ways. Why would I drink animal blood when I could have human blood?" I shrugged.

It was near. I could feel it. Parts of my body started to sting. I gritted my teeth. Bracing myself. This won't be nice.

Edward's eyes shot to my face his eyes regretful. He almost looked like he was going to drop the plan.

Don't you dare tell her anything. I warned him.

He gulped.

"What do you mean you tricked me?" She asked in disbelief.

"Oh come one. Did you really think that you were my friend? Or did you believe that I wanted to stop hunting humans? Really? Are you that stupid?" I snorted.

So close, so close. There was a tingling sensation in the pit of my stomach that was growing. It wasn't painful yet but it was uncomfortable.

"yes, I was stupid to think that you were good" She glared at me but I could see tears in her eyes.

"Of course" I shrugged.

Just three words. Say them Bella. Say them. Once she does, then that strange bond will be broken. Just say them, say them.

Bella took a step backward and clung to Edward's arm. She was afraid of me. I winced mentally.

We sensed that she wasn't going to talk so I broke the silence. I needed her to say the words that would free both, her and Edward. I knew exactly what would make her say the words. I looked at Edward.

Would you tell her, someday, that I loved her, please? I thought to Edward.

His eyes tightened with pain for my pain. He gulped and whispered too low for Bella to hear, "I will, I promise I will"

"Ah Bella, we're friends, aren't we?" I said with a sarcastic pout. Edward wrapped an arm around her protectively. Good to see he was doing some acting. He was worrying over me even though I told him not to. "You should like me for who I am, right?"

She glared at me with tears in her eyes as she whispered, "I hate you, Leo"

A/N: GASP! She said it! What will happen? Poor Leo! You'll find out soon lol. I have a long holiday lol. Cya next chappy.

Love

Mai