Right, just to clarify: THE CULLENS ARE HUMAN! When I wrote that end bit at the last chapter I wasn't thinking straight coz my brain had turned to mush, OK? Thank you for all your reviews, I'm hoping I can get at least a hundred now. Drum roll please… Here's the next chapter!

Disclaimer: Me: Hey Emmet, why don't I own Twilight?

Emmet: Coz your not Stephenie are you? No your not.

Me: If I murdered her will I own it?

*Emmet shakes his head and I sigh.*

Me: I don't own Twilight.

Bella POV

I told Edward everything. After I told him I cried myself to sleep in his arms, emotionally exhausted. When I finally woke up I was in a place I didn't recognise, and it made me nervous. I heard low voices talking below me. But I couldn't be bothered to listen, my mind was drained and I had no room in there to think about anything other than what Charlie would do if he found out that I told.

I groaned loudly as I heaved myself off the bed, and the voices stopped at once, probably listening. I slowly stood up, swaying from side to side uncertainly. I lifted my shirt up and stared at my body through the large mirror that hung on the wall.

Every single inch of me was decorated in yellow, black, blue and purple. Then there was the deep cuts that stuck out amidst of the bruises, some leaking pus that smelled disgusting. I made a face and wandered into the en suite bathroom and got some wet wipes to clean them. I realised I was in Edwards house.

The room and bathroom reeked of his fragrance, it smelled so good. I pulled my shirt back down and made my way down the stairs to where the voices had started up again. I opened the door and walked in. Everyone turned as I took a couple more steps, then stopped. They were all staring at me with pity and remorse; It made me feel ten times worse.

Carlisle slowly advanced towards me, and I backed up, fear twisting in my stomach. I'm terrified of men, so darn scared that every one of them are like Charlie. He stopped immediately and smiled reassuringly, but it didn't work. I shook my head at him, my mouth too dry to speak. My breathing got ragged as I fought for breath. My eyes were wide and I knew they showed all the fear inside me because Edward walked up to where Carlisle was.

'It's OK Bella, he only wants to check you over to see if you're well.' He walked right up to me, past Carlisle, and hugged me. He stoked my back and hair as tears blurred my vision, making me cry again.

He was the only person I felt safe around, and it made me scared. I hardly knew him, yet I've told him my deadliest secret, cried in his lap and I love him. I let him lead me to Carlisle's office and he lifted me up onto a small medical bed.

'It's OK Bella, we just want to look at your bruises and see if your OK, yes?' He said kindly.

'Yes.' I shivered.

Carlisle came in and smiled at me reassuringly.

'Right Bella, me and Edward will go in the other room while you take off your top and jeans. It's OK, you can keep your undergarments on.' He said quickly seeing my look of distress.

He took Edwards arm and led him to a little side room. Once the door closed I slowly took off my shirt and jeans, and laid back on the bed.

'You can come back in.' I said as loud as I could, but it still came out as a whisper.

Carlisle heard though and walked back in, Edward at his heels. I felt nervous about them seeing my body so I closed my eyes and waited. I heard them gasp, and then soft hands felt around, feeling my bones checking my pulse and so on, ut no one said a word.

I opened my eyes to look at them. Edward looked horrified, staring down at my bony body. His green eyes were darker, and they looked like they were going to pop out. His face was etched with pain and concern as he then watched Carlisle's hands, which now felt around my ribs, that looked disgusting with my waxy skin stretched across them.

'Bella when was the last time you ate?' Carlisle asked quietly.

'I don't know.' I said truthfully, I really wasn't sure, about two weeks ago? Maybe more?

'Bella, are you hurting anywhere? It's very important that you tell me, OK?' Carlisle looked so concerned… maybe all men weren't like Charlie after all.

I wriggled about, uncomfortable. 'I hurt… down there.' I whispered hoping that he'd understand where I meant.

He did, and he smiled sympathetically. He coughed. 'Did you… bleed afterwards Bella?'

I thought back to that horrible night, and nodded. 'I was ashamed, and didn't tell anyone. I washed the sheets, but it had stained so I chucked them out.'

I looked to the other side, not wanting Edward to see the pain in my eyes. I felt terrible. I had let Charlie have his way with me and I didn't try to fight him. I felt dirty, he had called me a slut for all that time… and he was right. I didn't scream or anything, I just laid there, numbing myself to the world.

Tears ran down my face as I sat up, and Edward moved forward and wiped them away with his thumb. He was so gentle, so careful that I closed my eyes and laid my cheek into his hand. At some point I heard Carlisle whisper something to Edward, and then he left, shutting the door behind him.

I opened my eyes, to find Edwards green ones staring at my face in the oddest way. He continued to stroke my cheek with his thumb and I didn't say a word as he moved it to trace my lips.

I looked down, realising I was only in my bra and knickers, and blushed. He smiled but didn't stare down, he just kept looking at my face. I gulped as he traced, leaving a trail of fire behind. My breathing became shallow as I watched his eyes… those mesmerising green eyes that held me in a trance.

'Bella, I can't stay away from you. When I saw you at the cliff, I thought I'd have to jump down after you… I can't live without you now. I know this isn't the best time but, I love you Bella. And when we looked at all the pain he put you through,' he gestured to my body. 'All I wanted to do was kill him.'

I was gob smacked. Yeah, Alice had told me he loved me, but I didn't realise just how much.

'I… I love you too Edward.' I breathed.

He smiled, his eyes glistening. But then they dulled, and his smile disappeared as he took his hand from my cheek. 'Bella, we can't let you go back there. If you do I'll be worried sick that he'd hurt you again.'

I smiled bleakly, reached up and stroked his cheek. 'I understand. But where will I go?'

'You can stay here.' He said without hesitation.

'Where will I sleep?'

'In my room… if you like, that is.'

'Edward,' I had to tell him. 'I talk in my sleep.'

'I don't mind.' He insisted.

I sighed. 'You don't understand. I have nightmares.'

The penny finally dropped and understanding washed over his face. 'It's OK, I'll help you.'

'You don't have to Edward.' I didn't want him ruining his sleep to comfort me.

He hugged me gently, careful not to hurt me. ' I want to.' He whispered in my ear. 'Now get dressed, I'll wait in the other room.'

He kissed my cheek, making me blush. I heard him chuckle as he walked into the side room.

I got dressed quickly, and shouted him back in again. He smiled, and took my hand in his.

'Ready?' he asked.

'Ready.' I echoed as we made our way back to the living room.

Hee hee! They finally say they love each other! I'm gonna work on the next chapter asap, so please review! Jess the weird signing out.