Edward POV - Home

There was nothing I could've hold on to that would've stopped me from going back to Forks. I've known it the moment I'd heard Bella's laugh through Rosalie's memory. And Rose's image of the girl's adorable blush had called me home right away.

I'd tried for months to deny the fact that I was an empty shell without the girl. I'd convinced myself that my existence would keep on going normally. I'd told myself that the pain would wear out. But instead, the pain had worsen with every second I was away from her. I couldn't get myself to live without Bella's presence. I hadn't even had the desire to feed since I left her behind. I hadn't had one meaningful conversation nor had the will to spend time with anybody.

I was dead without this girl.

And now, I was sitting on a plane, next to Esme. Rosalie, Emmett and Carlisle were in the seats behind us.

I was going back to her.

Slowly, my senses awakened. And little by little, I became aware of how tight my muscles were knotted. I started to feel the thirst burning down my throat and my chest due to my lack of feeding. I was gradually becoming alive again.

I started paying attention to the people surrounding me. Esme's thoughts were the loudest. She was completely relieved. She'd been so worried about my state. She'd felt hopeless and sadden.

Now, I could hear her joy flowing out of her. Her positive thoughts actually pleased me.

I felt hope and eagerness for the first time in months. I was happy to go back to Forks, even if I was nervous at what my future would bring.

I decided I would not go back to school. I would not try to see Bella right away. I just wanted to be close to her and observe her from afar. All I wanted was to see with my own eyes that she was okay. I wanted to hear her heart beat soundly.

I needed to know she was safe.

Rosalie's words haunted me. To know that Bella had been so close to being hurt by these beasts made me want to hunt them down, punch a hole into their chests and reach out for their evil hearts. I wished I could squeeze their hearts dry, watching their agonizing eyes as fear and pain would wash over them till their last pitiful breath.

I felt my mom's hand take mine in her hand.

You're so tensed, she thought.

"I'm okay," I whispered, my lips trying to smile in vain. I tried with difficulty to relax my muscles.

I felt the plane start the descent down to Seattle.

At the airport, I could only see Jasper waiting for us. He looked stern and wary.

Hey Edward, I'm in the parking lot. Jasper wanted to talk with you first. He's being overprotective once again! But I know you're not mad at me. I heard my favorite sister's voice and giggles as she talked to me through her mind.

I smiled. A small but sincere smile.

Esme had just finished hugging Jasper when I approached him. His brows furrowed. I heard his confusion in his mind. He was sensing worry, pain, and guilt as well as a drop of eagerness and relief vibrating through my body. He'd been expecting fury.

You're not mad, he stated.

I shook my head and gave him a warm handshake.

"It's nice to see you back," he said genuinely.

We all walked to the parking lot where my silver Volvo and Carlisle's black Mercedes were. I heard squeaking before I saw the petite figure jumping up and down. Alice ran up to me and hugged me tightly.

I smelled a residual sweet odor on Alice. I instantly knew the smell: it was Bella. The thirst increased widely and the venom rushed into my mouth.

"I'm so happy you're back! I've missed you so much!"

Bella will be happy too, she added mentally.

My undead heart squeezed painfully.

"Alice, please..." I begged.

Fine, Edward, I won't push you. But know that I've seen the future and I like it. She smiled widely at me.

We all drove home rapidly. As soon as we reached our safe haven, Carlisle gathered the family around.

"Why not celebrate this day. It's so nice to see the whole family reunited again as it should. Who wants to go on a hunting trip?"

Everybody was looking forward to a fun family excursion. But I felt reluctant. I was so close to Bella now and all I wanted was to run to her house and check on her.

But I knew it wouldn't be safe to get within reach of her while I was this thirsty. So I agreed to go on this hunting trip with my family.

We ran for miles through the mountains. We fed like kings and queens. We all seemed so relieved that I was back. And it felt so good to be surrounded by loved ones.

Feeding eased my pain and gave me the ability to think more clearly. I suddenly felt like everything would set right on its own.

We headed back home as the sun pierced through the dark night. A new day was rising and I felt like I was born again.

I looked at my whole family gathered in our living room, as if nothing had happened in these past months. It were as if I'd never gone to hell and come back. It felt so good to be back.

As twilight set in, I decided to make a run on my own.

"I'm going out for a little while," I announced to my family.

I left the house and started running instinctively toward Forks, toward the Swan residence, toward this girl that had become my universe.

I stopped a few miles away from her house. Her delicious scent was already reaching me. My whole body ignited and I welcomed the sparks burning my insides. It was as if all my senses awakened.

I found a tall tree and climbed it easily. Perched on the top of the tree, I peeked into the upstairs window of the Swan residence.

My whole body shivered with excitement as my eyes fell upon the reason for my existence.

The delicate, charming, girl was lying down on her bed reading Pride & Prejudice. I stayed still, up on the tree, utterly mesmerized by the sound of her heart and the flow of her breath.

The rock that had settled in my chest months ago gradually melted away as I paid attention to every single detail of the girl's appearance. The more I watched the girl going through her evening routine, the more I was captivated by her.

I felt at peace for the very first time in a century.

My failure to hear her thoughts made me want to know her even more. I wanted to ask her why she pursed her lips just now, or what was she thinking while reading something on the computer which made her blush.

As the night settled in, and every human slept soundly, I couldn't resist creeping closer to the girl. I jumped down the tree and slithered closer to the house. I discreetly climbed up to her bedroom window.

Her sweet fragrance warned me to not go closer. I sat on the window seal and watched her sleep. She was tossing around and muttering incoherent things.

I worried why she wasn't sleeping soundly.

"Mom," she mumbled.

I figured she must be missing her mom. I should ask Alice later about it.

"No Alice, stop," she whimpered in her sleep.

A chuckle left my mouth before I was aware I was smiling. Alice was insistent with everybody, and apparently even in dreams she was being annoying.

Bella continued tossing around silently. I continued to watch her every move, listening diligently to her heart. I inhaled deeply and accustomed myself with her scent. I fought against the wrenching thirst scorching down my throat.

Bella stopped moving, an adorable smile forming on her sleeping face. I stared at her, my undead heart growing a million times.

"Edward," she whispered.

Startled, I froze.

Did she see me at her window? I looked intensely at her face, but her eyes were still closed. She was sleeping, and she was dreaming about me.

A brand new sensation grew in me. I smiled widely and wanted to share with the whole world that Bella dreamt about me. I felt special. I felt ecstatic.

I wanted to tell this girl that she was on my mind all the time. I wanted to share with her that I would dream only of her if I could sleep.

I breathed in once more and the alluring floral taste engulfed me.

I wondered how I'd ever been able to leave this girl behind. I didn't understand why I had felt the need to run away from this beautiful being.

It felt so good to be home at last.

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