AN- I'm almost obsessed with writing this story, I can't help it, so I'll be putting a lot up for a few days. Except the 5 and 6, ill be at my grandmothers cringe wish me a world of luck!

Anyhoo, ENJOY!

"I know that I don't deserve your forgiveness, or your friendship, but-"

"No, you really don't," I smiled, "But, we'll work on nuber one, and officially instate number two." I held out my hand, "Friends?" The word was almost painful to say.

He shook it lightly, the electricity was almost impossible to ignore this time, "Friends." he said breathlessly.

We stood there for a second and began the slow walk back to the house.

"So," I started, "How's the last 70 years been?" I blurted it out, then quickly mentally kicked myself. I knew the answer to that.

"Hell," He answered laughingly, probably seeing my panicked look. "And yours?"

"Not great," I smiled slowly, "Ange and I get by, but it took a while to get used to the... lonelyness that there is sometimes."

He stopped walking. "How long after I- we left, did Victoria get to you?" He asked in a whisper.

"Do you really want to know?"

"Yes."

I looked at my feet and took a deep breath, "The day after."

I looked back to his face slowly, it was filled with pain, "That's it?"

"Yes."

He growled lowly, "If she wasn't dead already, I'd kill her with my bare hands."

I laughed a little, "Well, she is. So calm down Coujo. Theres no one coming after me this time."

He grinned, "You were particularly gifted when it came to attracting danger."

"Ya think?"

We laughed.

"Do you have any powers?" He asked.

"Yeah, I do, actually."

"And?"

"I can still block powers of the mind." I smirked, "I'm sure you caught that already." He rolled his eyes. "And my emotions can control the weather, though I'm starting to get a handle on it. And, human blood has no effect on me."

"Aren't you a lucky one." He laughed.

"Yes, I am."

"You guys done out there!" We heard Emmett yell from the house, "Because everyone wants to see Bella! The world doesn't revolve around you Edward!"

I hung my head back and sighed.

"Whats wrong?" Edward asked.

"Nothing, it's just been a while since I've heard any of your voices. I'm readjusting a little."

He chuckled lowly, "You and Angela are staying around for a while, right?"

"Yes."

"Then get used to them, because they've been under the impression that they've lost a sister and daughter for decades now."

"And what did you lose?" I said the words without thinking.

"Telling you that wouldn't do the prospect of friendship much good."

"Edward! If you don't get Bella in here NOW, I am going to key your car!" Alices voice rang.

"Someones a little violent," I smiled.

He just grinned and ran to the house, I followed.

When we got inside I was ushered once again to the living room, this time I sat next to Alice, Ange was talking to John in the dining room.

"So Bells!" Emmett exclaimed, "Hows it hangin?"

I laughed, "Did you really just use that phrase?"

Rosalie giggled, "I'm afraid he did."

"Just answer the question!" Emmett injected.

"Pretty good."

"That's descriptive," He snorted, "Did you miss us?"

Rosalie slammed her elbow into his side so hard that he winced. "HEY! Not cool Rose!"

I chuckled. "It's okay, Rosalie. And to answer you question, No, Emmett, I didn't realize how much I missed all of you until today."

"Really?" he asked, "Cause we missed you like crazy! Even Rose!"

"Calm down Emmett," Carlisle chastised with a laugh, "How many high schools have you been to so far, Bella?"

"This would be our first, I could have handled it seconds after my transformation, but, I had to wait on Ange."

"Your wicked lucky, by the way,Bella" Alice said, "I mean, seriously, human blood doesn't tempt you?"

"Never." I grinned, "Evaesdropper."

She grinned back ,"You know it."

The night went on like that. Questions, and more questions, but it didn't bother me. Edward stayed pretty quiet, smiling at me a few times.

By the time it was over, and Ange and I were headed home to get clothes on for school, understood, fully why the Cullens had left me. They truly loved me.

AN- Yes, Bella and Edward are just friends.

Is that going to last? You may be asking.

Keep reading to find out : )

Thanks for reading!

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-alison