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Chapter Twelve
FEARLESS

"And I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me head first
Fearless
And I don't know why but with you I'd dance in a storm in my best dress
Fearless" –Taylor Swift

Three months later…

The first semester of college was over. I walked away with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Edward and I kept our promise to each other by setting a visiting schedule. I would fly to Washington every other weekend and he would fly to New Hampshire the other weekends except if either of us has something going on or have an important exam that doesn't need distraction. We racked up so much frequent flier millage that we even received a free ticket.

Each of my time with Edward is incredible. The love, adoration, and care that he showed me were indescribable. I never felt so alive and accepted until I met him. Our families were happy for us. My dad was finally glad that I am using the black American express that he had gotten me since I was thirteen eventhough its only airfare I charged on my card.

The first semester would be Angela and mine's last semester staying at the dorm. We have decided to move into an apartment complex due to Edward and Ben's frequent visits and I have to admit I need a clean environment. The dorms just smelled like rotten eggs. Plus some privacy wouldn't hurt.

My father had found a nice two-bedroom townhouse for Angela and me. He had paid the deposit and our first year of rent in advanced. Angela protested wanting to pay for half of the rent but my father turned her down. He said that as long as someone accompanies me and making sure I am safe he is a happy man.

The movers had packed all our belongings and moved it into our apartment. The furniture was from our warehouse. So basically we got all new luxury furniture. Angela and I enjoyed a day picking out the furniture to furnish our apartment with in Baltimore. After spending a week in our new apartment we both returned home. Angela returned to Forks and I returned to my life in Chicago.

During my first week of winter vacation, my dad and I took a father daughter trip to Madrid. Upon returning to the US, I flew to Seattle to spend two weeks with Edward and his family. "You look beautiful baby," Edward said giving me a kiss on the cheek as I walk out of his bathroom wearing a mid thigh turtle neck long sleeve grey dress. Tonight we are going on a double date with Alice and Jasper.

"Thank you," I said giving him a peck on the lips. "You look incredibly handsome."

"Don't I always," he said tugging on the collar of his black long sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled to his elbow. I rolled my eyes and sat down on the bed to slip on my black stilettos. I felt him wrapped his arms around my waist as he sat beside me. "I'm so happy you're here." He whispered on my ear.

"Me too." I said looking into his eyes and giving him a peck on the lips which he suddenly deepened. "Edward, we got to stop or else we wont make it out of this room." I said with a giggle.

"I'd much rather do that." He said sucking into my lips harder.

"Edward," I groaned pushing against his chest. "Your sister will kill us if we're late."

"Fine," he huffed running his long fingers on his untamed hair that looks incredibly hot on him. "Shall we my lady?" he asked extending his right arm for me to hook on to. I smiled and grabbed my black suede clutch and linked my left arm on his and we both walked out the room. As we descend down the stairs, Alice and Jasper were happily conversing on the couch with Esme and Carlisle.

"How long will you be staying here Jasper?" I heard Esme asked still with a smile on her face.

"I'll be here for a week. Rose and I are going to visit our parents in Texas." He said as he gave a longing gaze towards Alice.

"I'm sure your parents are enjoying their new ranch down there." Carlisle replied.

Jasper let out a laugh shaking his head. "My dad always loved the outdoors. He and my mom always dreamed of owning their own ranch just like when they were growing up. So when Rose went off to college they too decided to pack and move."

Dinner with Jasper and Alice was interesting. Alice continued to make "googly" eyes towards him as he spoke about his fears of not being accepted to medical school in August. "I know my grades aren't solid like Edward's who can apply to any medical school in country and accepted on the spot." Jasper said taking a sip of his beer. "By the way, did you even turn in your application?"

Edward didn't reply instead he excused himself to go to the restroom.

What's the matter with him?

"Edward hasn't applied yet?" I curiously asked.

Jasper shook his head and looked towards the direction of the bathroom and watched Edward enter the door. "It's none of my business Bella. You're going to have to ask Edward."

"He doesn't know where to apply," Alice said in a whisper starring into Jasper's eyes. "Jasper applied in San Francisco because were moving in together. He and Edward had plans when they were in high school to go to the same medical school and become roommates since they decided to apply in different colleges. So med school will be like their reunion."

"But I bet its not me that's the reason he hasn't applied yet." Jasper mumbled. I played it off like I haven't heard him as Edward approached the table.

"Are you alright?" I asked him as he sat down beside me.

"Yeah, I'm fine." He said in a whisper as he took a sip of his beer.

The rest of dinner conversation became flawless after the subject of med school was dropped. Edward drove all of us silently home and as he closed the bedroom door I turned around and took a deep breath. "Why haven't you applied in medical school yet?" I blurt out.

Edward ran his fingers nervously through his hair and leaned against the door. "How would you know I haven't applied yet?"

"Because when Jasper asked you, you got up and went to the bathroom. Seems to me like you were avoiding the subject." I said crossing my arms on my chest.

"I did apply." I said as he sat down on his bed and began taking off his shoes.

I let out a sigh of relief and sat down beside him. "Just not in Washington University or San Fran." He said barely in a whisper. I turned to face him as he rubbed his face with he heels of his hand.

"Where did you apply?" I curiously asked.

"Darthmouth," he said in a whisper.

I gasped and automatically covered my mouth. "I know I should have talked to you first," he said turning to face me taking my hands into his. "But Bella I cant keep flying back and forth. I want to be able to see you everyday not just on weekends."

"Edward… I…" I said taking my hand away from his.

"Bella, I love you with all my heart and I want to be with you. Always." He said with a pleading look on his face.

"Darthmouth medical school is shitty comparison to Washington University. Hell I might be able to make it to Darthmouth's med program if I apply." I said with a nervous giggle. "Washington is the best medical school in the country and you disserve to be there." I pleaded with him because he was giving it all up for me. The best medical school in the country would accept him in a heartbeat but his going to Darthmouth. Sure Darthmouth is a prestigious school but not as a med school. I can't let him do this.

"Edward, please don't give it up. You worked so hard." I plead as tears began to roll down my face. "Apply in Washington University. Please."

"Bella," he said in a whisper pulling me into his chest. "I cant keep living on the opposite side of the country from you again. I am so in love with you."

"Edward I beg of you. Don't let all of what you've worked for go. Please…" I said as the sobs turned into something more.

"I would give it all up knowing I'll be closer to you my Bella." He said in a whisper in my ear.

Waking up the morning after the most intense evening with Edward, I felt groggy and my throat was dry from all the crying. I glance at the nightstand and a saw a bottle of water. I turned beside me to reach for Edward but came out empty. I sighed knowing he had probably went for a run like he always do before I wake up but always manage to be there freshly showered by the time I wake up.

I grabbed the bottle of water and took a sip letting the cold sensation relax my throat. I grabbed my hair band and pulled my hair into a messy bun, brushed my teeth and walked out the bedroom. Stepping into the second floor I heard Edward yelling from inside his father's office. I tiptoed and hopping to not get caught. I gently pressed my ear against the mahogany door and I could hear their conversation lightly.

"Darthmouth Edward, have you given it enough though of what you're doing?" his father asked.

"I did dad. I cant stay here knowing that I can be happy elsewhere." Edward replied.

"Edward seriously, Washington University is number one on family practice and internal medicine. Darthmouth is not even on the top ten list."

"I'm sorry dad but this is my decision."

"You're throwing your future away Edward. I know you love Bella but think about this again. Washington will expose you to the best of the best. You can't throw this away son. Bella will always be there. If… if she's all your worry about. Then… you'd have to let her go to reach the goal you've worked for before you even met her. Hell you both met a little over six months for crying out loud and dating less than that!"

He's right…

"Dad!" Edward snapped.

I can't let him throw all this away. I ran up the stairs and began to pack my bags. I cant let Edward throw all this away for me. He's worked so hard. I reached for my cellphone pressed number three. "This is Martin," Martin replied after the second ring.

"Martin its me," I said trying to hold back tears.

"Ms. Bella, how's Seattle?" he enthusiastically asked.

"I am in a bit of a rush Martin, can you please book me flight after noon today to go home?" I asked as I finished up loading the last of my clothes.

"What's the matter Bella?" he curiously asked. "Is everything alright?"

"Martin please no questions asked. Can you please call for a car service to pick me up at noon?"

"Sure," Martin said giving in. I can always count on Martin to not ask for further information when told to do something. I snapped the phone shut and zipped up my luggage.

I know today Edward would be having lunch with his friends while I was going to go shopping with Alice and Esme for a charity banquet that is being held next weekend. I could take this opportunity to play sick.

"You're leaving?" a voice that I have been accustomed to echoed by the door. I didn't dare to turn around. Instead, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath fighting back tears. I can't let him see how weak I am.

"I cant be the one to cause you to throw away your future Edward. Its silly for us to even think that our relationship would even work." I said with a calm voice.

"You can't make that decision for me Bella, its my life." He replied. I didn't hear him move from his spot. "You are my life Bella."

"Edward," I said turning around meeting a face of a broken man. "I cant let you throw any of this away."

"Bella don't you see?" he asked grabbing a fist full of his hair. "I have gained something more that I could have ever asked for." He said as he walks towards me taking both of my hands into his. "For as long as I could remember I was never truly happy with my life until you came along. You brought meaning to it and even more. I don't know if I could live a life without you in it." He said barely in a whisper. "Please don't leave me like this." He begged pulling me into his chest.

"Edward I cant let you give up UW." I said barely in a whisper.

"If you wont let me then move in with me. Move here in Seattle." I gasped as I stared into his intense green eyes full of love and passion.