EPOV

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What have I done? I just put my entire family at risk of exposure because of this girl. Why couldn't I have just let her fall? No, I could never let my Bella fall again. What if someone else saw what happened? I listened to the other human thoughts in the small first class cabin hoping to detect if someone witnessed the event. I glared at Alice for telling me to move over so she could talk to Bella on her return to the seat. Didn't she see this coming? Now look at her, over there pretending to sleep. I cannot read the look on Bella's face and not being able to hear her thoughts is torturing me.

Calm down Edward. She may not have noticed anything. Carlisle was always trying to look at the good side of every situation. I knew he was wrong in this case.

Do not worry Edward. We will make sure everything works out. Esme was still thinking that this girl could be good for me.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, How I wonder what you are? Alice!

"Alice!" I kept my face forward as to not draw attention to the conversation I was about to have with Alice.

All right, yes, I knew she was going to trip and you were going to catch her Edward but this is a good thing. Look, you will have a chance to tell her now! I know everything will be fine and no one else on the plane saw you. Trust me. She tapped her forehead. It was going to take you a month to tell Bella the truth! I really could not wait that long. Oh, and Edward, you do love her.

"Edward?" I looked up and my eyes met with an angel. Alice's words repeating in my head. Love? I loved this girl. I can't, can I? My hands loosened, I did not want her to see the monster side of me trying to rip my hands apart. She sat down next to me and stared at her hands that she had folded in her lap. How I longed to reach out and comfort her, just hold her hand in mine.

"I just want you to know that I am very happy to have met you today." If she only knew how happy I was now that Alice had forced me to go back for her purse at the airport. I wanted Bella to stay with me now and I would be there to protect her. I wanted her to want me as much as I wanted her, if that were even possible.

BPOV

"Bella, I am very happy to have met you as well." His words were comforting but I wish I knew if he was feeling the same things I was at this moment. Edward is different. How did he get out of the seat so fast to keep me standing? Why doesn't he eat or drink? His eyes and those of his family members, they are so…nonhuman. I don't know who he is or…what he is, but that does not matter. I can't bring myself to lift my eyes up to look at him as I was getting so used to rejection that it would hurt too much. As soon as I see his face, I fall even harder for him and I don't want that, especially if he doesn't want that. Would it be strange to profess your love for someone this early? Love. Wow. I never thought…

EPOV

I wish she would just look at me! I wanted nothing more than to see her face and to see some sign that she understands me. She looks so calm and unafraid. If she only knew the monster that was sitting next to her, but I can fight that part of myself, if that is what she wants. What would she think if I told her I was a…vampire…?

What would I do if he told me who he was and I couldn't handle it?

What if she gets scared and cannot handle it?

He could be something from a fairy tale.

I am something from a horror film!

I mean, it's not as if he is a…vampire.

Her eyes widened and she lifted her head to look at the back of the seat in front of her. I could hear her heartbeat quicken and could see the blood rushing towards her face. The sweet smell of her flew in to my face and I had to stop my breathing so I would not be tempted to lean closer to her and take more of it in.

Eyes a color that is non-existent. Skin that is pale and perfect.

What is she thinking, her face is…different?

Amazing Strength. Icy cold hands.

Would she pull away if I touched her hand?

Speed beyond anything I have ever seen.

I hope she does not faint again.

Doesn't eat or drink anything.

Maybe she needs something to eat. Should I call the flight attendant?

But, how can he be on a plane with humans if…

"Bella?" Her eyes slowly made their way up to mine. She did not look scared but as though she was trying to make sense of a difficult riddle.

(Disclaimer: Content directly from Twilight)

"Edward…How old are you?"

"17"

"How long have you been 17?" She knows. How could she know? I looked at Alice and she gave me a small smile and a nod. This is what she saw in her vision. Bella was able to put the pieces together but now I had to confirm it for her.