Sam had me back at the border in minutes. I jumped off his back and hugged his furry face. "Thank you Sam, for everything" i said to him as i kissed his muzzle. He responded with a whine and licked my face before dissapearing into the woods. I walked across the border and saw Carlisle standing right where i had left him. He rushed over and wrapped his icy arms around me.

"Comon let's go" he said, a smile on his face. He opened the car door for me and i thanked him as i got in. In a few millasecconds he was in the drivers seat and had the engin started. "In light of the break from school this week, Edward, Alice, Jasper, Rose and Emmit have decided to go on a little trip." Carlisle tried to keep the joy out of his voice and off his face to no avail. Giggling i took his hand and laced my fingers through his.

"You mean you kicked them out for a week?" i asked, concentraiting on his fingers. He smilled and squeezed my hand lightly, keeping his eyes on the road.

"In lamens terms, yes" we both laughed for a minute then went silent. The rest of the drive was spent in silence, although a few times Carlisle opened his mouth as if to say something and faltered. I stared awkwardly out the windo as we pulled up to the Cullen's house, still slightly amazed at the sight.

With a slight tugg on my hand to release his fingers, Carlisle swept gracefully out of the car and walked over to open my door. After spending so long in the heat and silence, i had started to fall asleep and my exit from the car wasnt quite as graceful. Catching my foot on the edge of the car i stumbled forward and found myself face first in Carlisle's chest. He just laughed and scooped me up into his cold arms.

"A little early to be carrying me across the threshold dont you think?" i chuckled sleepily as i nuzzled my face closer to Carlisle's inviting scent. "Can i ask you something..?" i yawned and closed my eyes, enjoying the feeling of his cool skin against my face.

"Sure" Carlisle responded as we entered the house.

"Well..that night..when i was 13..why did you leave..?" my voice was getting quiet as i started to drift aff against his chest.

"Why dont we talk in the morning.." Carlisle said softly, his voice like my own personal lullabuy. He carried my upstairs to his own room and laid me down on the bed. Then, hesitating slightly he began to undress me, tossing my clothes on the floor beside the bed.

"Perv.." i mutted half asleep, a smile playing at my lips. Carlisle only chuckled and let my jeans fall to the floor, pausing as he took in my body. After a few aggonizingly slow minutes he shook his head to clear it and pulled off the shirt he was wearing. Wrapping his arms around my waist, Carlisle sat me up slightly and pulled his shirt over my head.

"Need a hand..?" i chuckled sleepily and poked my own arms through the holes. Once i was changed Carlisle thanked me softly and moved the covers aside. Once i was tucked into his bed, the vampire kissed my forehead and moved to stand up.

"Sleep well Amber" he whispered softly against my skin before i grabbed his arm.

"Dont go.." i whispered back, looking up at him. A smile played at the corner of his mouth as he slipped off his shoes and stood up to undo his pants. Without a word he slipped under the covers and pulled my body close to his. Sighing slightly i tucked my head under his chin and closed my eyes, leaning up to kiss his throat softly.

"I-i love you Carlisle.." i whispered to the man before closing my eyes and falling asleep, surounded by pale icy arms.