I sat by her bed, humming her lullaby. I dreaded going home. I reeked of human and that my family would know where I have been. I sighed as I stood up. I knew that as much as I wanted to avoid seeing my family I had to. I jumped out of the window and ran to my house.
When I got there, I stood at the door hoping that they would miraculously be elsewhere . I slowly opened the door and walked in. They were all sitting in the living room. I knew at once, that they smelled the human on me.
Rosalie looked at me with disgust but did not say anything.
"What is it about this human whom you have taken an interest in? Why are you so fascinated with her?" Carlisle asked.
"I love her." I said in a quiet voice
All of their heads snapped up and starred at me with shock in their golden eyes. For the longest time they starred at me without speaking.
"Impossible!" Snapped Rosalie. "You don't even know her."
"She was the reason I stayed in Forks when all of you let. I was out hunting when I heard a car crash. I went to check it out and I found her as a little baby. Her mom died in the wreck.I made sure she had a home and someone to take care of her. I couldn't bear to leave her unprotected so I stayed. Years later, I ended up leaving to meet with you guys in Denali. As time went on my desire to protect her changed. Then I saw her."
'You disgust me, Edward!' Rosalie screamed in her head as she stomped off. Emmett hurried after her. Alice pulled Jasper off the couch and lead him upstairs. It was just Esme, Carlisle and I. I sat down and pinched the bridge of my nose.
"Are you telling the truth? Do you really love her?" Esme asked in a quiet voice.
I looked up into her eyes. "More than I ever thought possible."
She hugged me. 'I am so happy Edward. I was beginning to think you would never find someone.'
"Do you know what you are getting your self into? Are you sure you can handle this?" Carlisle asked with concern for me."We want you to be happy. If this human makes you happy, you have our blessing."
I gave them a small smile as i stood up. "Thanks, im going to my room."
I changed my clothes and sat at my piano. I danced my fingers across the keys, playing Bella's lullaby. I played for hours, loosing my self in the notes. The sun rose and my siblings and I left for school.
Rosalie took her own car. She wouldn't talk to me, she wouldn't even give any sign that she saw me. She was angry and had no desire to hide that fact.
Emmett was silent about the whole issue. He was still trying to figure out what he thought about the whole thing. He went to school with Rosalie.
Alice and Jasper went with me but avoided the subject. Alice, I knew for a fact was happy but I had no idea about Jasper.
We pulled into the parking lot. Alice and Jasper wordlessly left my car. I got out of my car and saw Bella pull in a red truck. I leaned against my car and watched her.
Her brown hair was pulled into a ponytail. She wore a blue baggy sweatshirt and blue jeans.
She got out of her car and looked at me. For a while we just starred at each other. She shook her head and a tear fell gently from her face. She turned away and hurried to the building when her foot twisted and she fell. All around her people laughed and pointed. Her face was flushed with embarrassment as she reached to grab her backpack.
I ran to her as fast as I could humanly run.
Lauren had grabbed Bella's backpack. She unzipped it and poured its contents onto the wet ground. Lauren laughed and walked away leaving Bella in tears.
I got to bella and grabbed her things off the ground. I put all of her things back in her bag. I looked at Bella to see her holding a book that Lauren had dropped in a puddle. It was a completely ruined copy of pride and prejudice.
"Bella, are you okay?" I asked her.
She ignored me and stood up. I handed her the bag. She wordlessly took it and started to walk.
"Bella wait!" I called as I started walking. She gave me not response. Instead she walked faster as tears fell from her eyes.
I pulled out my phone and called Esme.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Esme. I need to pick up something in Port Angeles. Could you make an excuse for the school?"
"Sure dear. Is that all?"
"Yes, thanks Esme. Bye." I said as I hung up the phone. I got into my car and drove straight to Port Angeles.
When I got there I want straight to a small bookstore. I found the exact same copy of Pride and Prejudice that Bella had. I paid for it and drove back to Forks. With how fast I drive, the whole trip didn't take long. I made it to my fourth period.
It was one of the classes I had alone. I drowned out the thought of everyone around me and just thought about random things. Finally the lunch bell rang. I walked to my families normal table.
Rosalie was still visibly angry at me. She gave no hint that she saw me. Emmett gave me an apologetic look and went back to trying to tame his wife.
I searched the cafeteria and saw Bella. She wasn't eating much and that really worried me. She looked up and caught my glance. She sighed and moved her hair in front of her face blocker her eyes from mine. This minor rejection hurt, but what was I to do?
I sighed and began to pick my food apart. I looked up and saw pity in Alice's eyes. I moved my eyes back to my food.
"Edward. Are you going hunting with us this weekend?"
"Sure Alice." I said, thankful for a chance this weekend to do something to get my thoughts off of Bella.
The bell rang and we had to go to class. Biology was . . . painful to say that least.
She was using her hair as a curtain. She completely ignored me. She didn't say anything. She wouldn't' even look at me.
She was crying though I really didn't know why. That was probably the hardest part. I wanted to comfort her, to hold her but she didn't want me to.
Finally Biology was over. I gathered my things and walked out. I went through my last class in a daze.
After school, I took Jasper and Alice home. I went inside and grabbed and orange envelope. I put the pride and prejudice book into it. I ran to Bella's house. I put the Envelope with her name on it at the front door. I rang the door bell and ran to the trees.
The door was opened. Bella stepped out and looked around. When she didn't find anyone, she looked down.
She picked up the envelope and opened it. She pulled out the book and smiled the most beautiful smile. Her eyes gleamed with happiness.
She looked around but saw no one. She went back inside and i heard her give a happy sigh.. I smiled to myself and started to walk home.
