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APOV

I ran over, human speed of course, and sat next to her.

"You okay?" I asked. Her eyes met mine and I saw the hurt, the fear, in them.

"I can't have children." She told me, her voice the strongest I have ever heard it. I acted shocked, even though I already knew.

"I am so sorry." She shook her head.

"You have nothing to be sorry for." I nodded in agreement and took her into my arms. She didn't fight it as she cried, letting everything out.

Laughter.

BPOV

Crying doesn't make you weak, it makes you strong. It makes you strong enough to show your true emotions and not hide behind the mask like so many others do. I sat in Alice's arms and cried. She tried to calm me, speaking to my softly, but I didn't stop. I let the tears fall.

All her siblings stood off to the side, letting me have a moment. They didn't talk, but didn't look either. Their eyes were all to the floor, occasionally flashing to one another. I watched through my tears, trying to catch my breath.

I finally stopped crying and sat, watching them some more. All of the Cullen's are inhumanly beautiful, just like Laurent was. Although I hate him for what he and my brother did, he was beautiful. His dark skin was flawless and his eyes held my captive when I first saw them.

Much like Alice I find it hard to look away sometimes. I have only looked into Alice's eyes, but I have glanced at the others to know they all have the same golden eyes. So deep, hiding so much, the pull me in, I want to fins out their secret.

As I was scanning the group of beautiful teenagers, Edward's eyes flashed up, meeting mine. I gasped. If I though Alice's eyes were beautiful, Edwards are out of this world. They burned into mine, making my blush spread up my chest and up and onto my face.

I didn't look down like I should, I just stared back. His gaze scorched into my dull brown eyes, almost like he was looking into my soul, and me his. I could see so much good and compassion in his eyes, telling me that he was here for me.

I eventually looked away, down to the floor as Alice's arms unwrapped from my body. She got up and offered me a hand. I smiled and took it, grabbing my crutches on the way up.

"Thanks for that by the way, all of you. " They all smiled my way.

"She deserves it Bella. Your one of us now, you don't have to worry about Tanya and her skanks." Rose said softly. My heart jumped into my throat. One of them now? I have never been one of anything, now I'm part of their close friendship group.

"Really?" I asked, happy tears filling my eyes. They all nodded agreeing with Rose. A tear trickled down my cheek and I went to wipe it away, but Edward got there first. He wiped the tear away with his thumb, cupping my cheek. I blush a deep crimson and he seemed shocked at what he just did. He removed his hand and let it drop. The rest of them watched the exchanged in shock.

Edward cleared his throat, kicking a stone at his feet. My heart was beating fast in my chest, still thinking about how his cold, soft hand was on my flushed skin.

"Umm, sorry about that." He stuttered, I giggled at his cuteness. Emmett let out a booming laugh, of course making me jump. My heart stopped then sped back up again. The Cullen's looked over at me and burst out laughing. I soon joined in with the laughter.

I felt weird to laugh, not having done it in so long. It was foreign to me and I felt good to laugh again. Once the laughter died down, the smile didn't leave my face. I was shocked I had felt something other than fear as I looked around the group.

They watched me with curious expressions. I think they were just a shocked as I was. I shrugged it off, deciding I would think about this later.

"We should get inside, it's getting cold." I told them, goose pimples spreading across my skin. They nodded and walked to wards the entrance. I limped behind them, trying to keep my bag on my shoulder at the same time. Edward turned and caught me struggling.

"Need a hand?" He asked, a crooked grin covering his lips. I think my heart stopped. I bushed and smiled slightly, nodding. He took the bag from my shoulder and slung it over his.

"Thanks." He nodded, looking down at me. Why does he have to be so tall?

"How are you feeling?" He asked. I shrugged.

"Good thanks. You?" He shook his head, the same smile on his lips.

"You are on of a kind Bella." His voice was playful, showing me he was joking.

"Thanks, I get told that a lot." I rolled my eyes and huffed. He barked out a laugh, like music to my ears.

We got back to school and carried on with lessons as normal. Whenever I would see the Cullen's in the hall, they would smile and say 'hi'. all eyes were on me, making my signature blush cover my cheeks.

When the end of school finally came around, I packed up my bag and left the school. I walked through the parking lot, ignoring the names and ignoring the whispers. Why let them get to me now? I have had them for as long as I can remember.

I was about to walk through the gates and onto the street when someone called my name. I turned and groaned. Alice was skipping over, a huge smile on her face. She stopped in front of me and leaned up, kissing me cheek. I stared at her as she pulled back and she giggled.

"What?" She asked innocently. I shook my head.

"Nothing. Did you need something?" She nodded.

"We were wondering if you wanted a lift home today. You know, give your arms arrest from the crutches." She pointed to them, proving her point. To be truthful, my arms are killing me and I can't wait to get home and put my feet up, literally. But taking a lift would e a bother to them and I don't want to impose.

"No thanks Alice. I can walk. It will be good for me anyway." She rolled her eyes.

"You are having a lift. Don't argue." She demanded, turning on her heel and walking toward where the rest of the Cullen's are, watching our exchange.

I followed like a little puppy, not wanting to lose the only friends I have ever made on the day I made them. I rolled my eyes, only I could do that. Alice turned and smiled when she saw me following. Me, being the mature young adult I am, stuck my tongue out at her. She giggled and skipped on.

I arrived at the car and noticed there wouldn't be enough room for all of us. I was about to ask, when Jasper cut me off.

"Me and Emmett are going to wait here while Edward takes you home, then he can come and get us." He told me. I felt horrible making them wait in school.

"No, I will feel horrible if you wait here. I can't walk. I do it everyday anyway."

"Bella." Emmett said. I turned to look at him.

"Yeah?" I asked shyly.

"Your having a ride, now shut up." He finished with a laugh, letting me know he wasn't really angry or mad.

After another argument from me, I got in the car with a sigh. The leather interior made the car smell like brand new. The radio played classical music quietly as the purr of the engine made the car vibrate. Alice and Rose sat in the back, talking about their day a I looked out the window, watching the scenery speed past us.

When Edward pulled up at my house, I realised I hadn't given him my address. I eyed him as he smiled sheepishly.

"Everyone knows where the chief lives." He admitted. Rose and Alice laughed, but I shrugged it off. Nodding, I grabbed my bag and crutches. I turned to the girls in the back.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow?" They nodded.

"See you." They chorused. I smiled and went to open the door. I was confused when it was already opened, but I saw Edward stood there, smiling that crooked grin again.

I got out and he shut the door, standing next to me.

"Thanks for the ride Edward, I really appreciate it." I blushed and looked down.

"No problem Bella. I'll see you tomorrow. Have a nice night." He grinned, knowing I will now James isn't here. I smiled to, realising I have been doing it a lot today.

"I will and you too. Thanks again, for everything." He nodded and went back to the drivers side.

I went to the door and unlocked it, waving the off as Edward sped down the road. I entered my house with a smile on my face and new hope in my life.

Is it possible to get so close to one group so quickly? If it is, will I get hurt again? I can't help but feel liked when I'm with the Cullen's, they make me feel so welcome. But, will it end in more tears? Do they like me as much as I like them in this amount of time?

APOV

I can't help but feel so happy that Bella has excepted me and my family so quickly. Normal humans would run in fear, cower away from us due to their survival instincts, but not Bella. She willingly got in a car with three vampires and acted like it was nothing. As Edward said, she is one of a kind.

Edward left Bella's house and sped towards our house. Emmett and Jasper ran home from school, not needing a lift. We all talked on the way home, laughing about random nonsense.

When Bella was laughing today, she seemed so unsure of herself, almost as if she didn't know if she should be laughing at all. When she decided she was happy with laughing, her whole face lit up. She seemed so light and carefree. I have never seen her so joyous before.

We pulled up in the driveway and was all in the house within seconds. I kissed Jasper softly before going to find Esme. She was in the study, drawing new designs. She was talking about redecorating soon.

She smiled when I came in. I smiled and skipped over to her, sitting on the chair beside her own. She ran her hand over my hair before turning back to her designs. I watched her draw, her hand moving with feather light touches. The pencil moved at the speed of light, but seemed so slow to my own eyes.

I could hear talking downstairs but I tuned it out, concentrating of the peaceful movements of my step-in-mother's hand. It glided across the white surface, like a ballet dancer as she spins across the room. Such skill and precision I find myself jealous of the leaded pencil.

Esme chuckled, making me look up.

"What's got you concentrating so hard?" She asked. I shrugged.

"Nothing much, just thinking." She nodded, carrying on with her drawing, only stopping to change colours.

Jasper came into the room, kissing Esme's cheek before taking my hand and pulling me from the room. I followed wordlessly, letting him take me where ever he needs me to be. We got outside when he turned to look at me, his eyes burning into mine.

"Hunt with me?" He asked. I nodded, willing to go anywhere, as long as I have my Jasper with me.

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