A/N: I am soooooo sorry. I haven't updated in forever, it seems. The documents manager would not let me post this chapter. I tried at least once a day everyday last week. Again, I am SO sorry!!! But I promise I'll try to start updating more regularly, so just please be patient. It may also be a little short, but I'm suffering from a bit of writer's block, so be patient. And thanks to all of those who have reviewed. Keep it up!!

Disclaimer: Twilight is not mine. Any weirdness you may see in this story, however, is.

CHAPTER 10

BPOV

The quick drive to my house felt anything but. I knew I'd hurt Edward with what I'd said, but it was too late to take it back. And I'm not too sure I would if I could. I knew that I was being mean, even more masochistic that Edward possibly, but I couldn't help it. The world was out to get me, and he was still dead set against changing me. At least, I think he was. Surprisingly enough, we hadn't talked about it yet. And now wasn't exactly the best time.

Edward and I were the first to pull into my house and everyone else followed. Even thought he was most likely upset with me, he still helped me out of his car and held onto me as we walked to the door.

Once inside, everyone made their way to the living room. It was a bit cramped, but everyone managed to fit and Edward even pulled me onto his lap again. We all sat in silence for what seemed like minutes before Edward finally spoke.

"I think you should explain now," he said to the angel. His voice calmed me and I leaned back further into him. He didn't push me away, but welcomed me.

"Right," she nodded. "Well, you see, I haven't been an angel for long, so what I did was kind of new to me. When I tried to set everything back, I wanted for you and Isabella to remember your love for each other. But I made a mistake. The werewolf, Jacob, remembers and so does the vampire that killed Isabella, Victoria. I honestly tried to wipe their memory, but it didn't work. I came here to warn you. It seems that I'm going to be your guardian now, as well," she turned to me. "To make sure that nothing happens to you that isn't supposed to."

Oh, great. Just absolutely great. So not only did I have an overprotective vampire boyfriend, but now I also had a guardian angel. Can someone please yell 'cut' already? Because I would really enjoy a break from the constant drama and danger that's constantly clouding out lives, I think everyone else would, too.

"A guardian angel?" Emmett asked.

"Pretty much, yes," the angel nodded.

Well, if she was going to be guarding me, I might as well find out her name.

"What's you name? Why do you not have wings if you're really an angel? Why did you kiss Edward? And how do you plan to protect me?"

Edward laughed at my sudden impatience and pulled me closer.

"Patience, my love, patience. Give her time."

"Oh, it's fine. My name is Avery." I nodded, happy to finally have a name. "And I have wings, but I would really rather not show you right now. Trust me; it's for the better. I had to kiss Edward because that's how I was able to set things back. It was all necessary, so no need to worry. If it had been you, I would have had to do the same thing. As for protecting you, I'm not sure what I'll do yet. It all depends on what happens and whether or not those who remember plan to do anything about it. Any more questions?"

"What's your story?" Alice asked. "And why couldn't I see you in any of my visions?"

"Well, as for your second question," Avery said, "the fact that I'm an angel should answer that. None of your abilities pertain to me, seeing as how I was never and will never be a human. And as for your first, I have no story. I was hoping that you all could help me with that."

"Later," Edward said. "Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper can take you to our house. I'm afraid that Bella had already missed too much school and she's just started. We need to get back, now. We'll discuss all of this when we return."

Before I could object, I was being dragged away and out of the house by Edward, Alice right behind. He set me in the Volvo and then got in himself. Within seconds, the Volvo was pushing at 110 mph and Edward continued to accelerate. I knew for sure that I was going to have a heart attack before the day was over.

We returned to school and Edward signed us all in late, claiming that there was a family emergency. Mrs. Cope looked at me, knowing, obviously, that I wasn't a part of the Cullen family. When she questioned us about this, Edward smoothly replied that I had stayed over last night and was there during the 'emergency.' Mrs. Cope raised her eyebrow, but said nothing more. The smirk on Edward's face made it clear, however, that what she did not say she definitely thought.

The rest of the day was very rushed, it seemed. Edward and I barely talked at all, and the one time he did speak to me, it was only to tell me that I needed to eat. He was thinking; that much was clear. What he was thinking about, however, was not. Alice wasn't as closed as Edward throughout the day, yet it was still clear that something was going on. She continued to throw anxious glances at Edward, asking him who-knows-what in her mind. Sometimes he would nod in agreement, other times he would shake his head.

"For the love of God, make up your mind already!" she shouted at one point in the cafeteria. Everyone went silent and she Edward simply looked at her. She sighed and took her tray, dumping it on the way out.

"What was that about?" I asked.

"Nothing," was the only reply I got.

Another regular occurrence throughout the day was the look that Edward and I got in the hallway. No matter who it was, it was always the same look of bewilderment and jealousy. Angela, Jessica, and Mike continued to throw me questioning glances, but Edward refused to leave me alone long enough to answer any of the questions. Until last period, apparently.

"I'll be here to pick you up after school. I have to go take care of a few things."

"Now, though?" I whined. I didn't want to be without him for any length of time, let alone in gym. I was a walking, talking death trap and he knew it. So why was he leaving me alone?

"Alice is here, she'll know if you get hurt or not. And Avery is an angel, so even though she's not here, you have to give her a little credit. She's your guardian, after all."

He kissed my hair and turned away to leave. So, I guess I was alone for an entire hour and a half. In gym.

EPOV

I didn't want to leave her alone, but I had to. I know I had promised never to leave her side again, but this was something she just couldn't be with me for. She would understand soon, though. She would have to. Besides, I had to give the poor children some chance to question Bella about our relationship. I knew they were all practically dying of curiosity. After all, I was the one forced to listen to their thoughts and the endless questions flooding their minds every time they so much heard someone say our names. Pathetic children.

Have you made up your mind yet, Edward? I haven't had a different vision for at least five minutes. (Insert eye roll here.)

This was what Alice asked as I passed her classroom on the way to my car.

"Yes, I've made up my mind Alice. And I think I've made a very good decision."

Normal people would not have heard me. They might have even thought I was talking to myself if they'd seen me. Alice could hear me, though. And I was ecstatic with her reply.

I know for a fact that you have, Edward.

Psychic sisters; you've got to love them.