Chapter 9: Goodbyes

I had spent the majority of the last few days at the Cullen's with Dani. She has truely become a close friend. We had talked for hours on end about our lives, both from our human world and supernatural world. I told her about Phoenix, school and explained every last detail of my life with Edward. She had told me about her family, her reaction when she found out what she was and how she got her scars. I grew a new level of respect for the girl. She had only been the hunter for just over four years and had about ten years left before she returned to her natural self. That made me think about how many more scars she would gain in that time… and how she would get them.

She had another three fights with Emmett before she left. He won two, but she won the last. She had broken her leg, wrist and a few ribs in the process. I thought I was going to throw up and Esme quickly ran into the house. She couldn't stand the thought of someone being hut for fun. She had attempted to stop them many times but both of them disagreed and said that there was nothing to worry about. Emmett lost one of his fingers, though Danielle claimed it to have been an accident. Of course, they both healed in no time. I saw Jasper itching to try on many occasions, but he always kept his distance. He understood Esme's emotions and didn't want to upset his adoptive mother... That's what he told us anyway.

Time had gone very quickly and it was Friday morning - time for Danielle to go. Rosalie had said goodbye from the sofa and we were now all standing at the door, exactly where we had stood four days ago.

"Danielle, it was so nice to see you again. Please drop by whenever you're in the area." Carlisle said.

"You know I will, and please don't hesitate to call me if anything ever happens." She said wrapping her arms around him.

"Of course we'll tell you, in plenty of time of course." Alice said tapping her head.

Danielle laughed "Bye Alice, thank you for not torturing me the last few days." Referring to Alice's unique of punishment. Danielle was greatful that Alice had found a new 'Barbie', however, I was not.

"Well I thought I better not risk it. You can defend yourself... it's a lot easier with Bella." She joked.

"Goodbye Jasper."

"Goodbye Danielle." Yes, they deffinately kept their distance.

"Bye Big Bear, I'll see you soon." Dani said to Emmett.

He picked her up in his huge arms, "Bye Little Bear, I'll kick you're butt when you do."

"Goodbye Esme, thank you so much for having me."

"You are welcome in our home any time," She wrapped her arms around Danielle, "we'll see you next month."

"Bye Edward. Thank you for, you know, saving Bella's life and letting her into your world and what-not." She said.

Edward smiled and placed his arm on my waist. "You are welcome," he said, knowing how happy she had made me also. "We will see you soon."

"Ahh Bella, I will miss you the most." She said hugging me tightly.

"I'll miss you too." I said, unable to say anything else. I could feel the tears being produced in my eyes.

Danielle got into her car and waved us good-bye as she sped down the Cullen's drive, just as fast as they did. The rest of the Cullen's moved back into the house and Edward stayed with me on the doorstep. He held me close and kissed my hair.

"I love you, Bella." He said.

"I love you too, Edward." I said, feeling more complete than ever.