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A New Life

A Brand New Life

Bella's POV

The weather seemed to be matching my moods lately. You could say I was depressed but it was weird because I would only feel sad when I was alone. When I could sit and think about everything.

Yesterday I said goodbye to Charlie and today I was about to say goodbye to everyone else. Since I had seen Alice's vision a few days ago I knew that practically everyone that I had ever talked to here in Forks would be at my funeral, all of my friends, family, teachers, and even my dentist would be there.

I would slip quietly and unnoticed into my funeral. Alice had given me a large black hat with a veil attached to it to block my face from any wandering eyes. I would only stay for a few minutes because I was certain that I would break down and try to tell everyone that I was safe and sound.

An image from the day before popped into my mind. If Edward hadn't of been there to stop me I would have told Charlie that I was alive. I just couldn't bear to see him hurting so much. I didn't want to think about how Renee must be feeling right now.

The Cullen's were going to be at the wedding too-minus Edward. They would have to put their acting skills to the test today. They had to pretend that they were mourning for both me and Edward even though they knew we were both safe and sound. But it wouldn't be difficult for them. They had years of experience covering up for each other.

Everyone was in their rooms getting ready for the funeral. In a few seconds I had the churchiest looking, dark clothes that I owned on. We all gathered in the front hall of the house.

"Bella, I'm really sorry that I can't come with you this time. I'll wait outside of the church in case you need me". Edward said pausing for my reply. I nodded, signalling him to go on.

"We just don't want to draw attention to ourselves, and people would definitely notice me if I walked into the church. I'm already as white as a ghost..." He chuckled trailing off.

"Don't worry Edward, I'll be fine. You're family will be inside of the church with me. I will definitely come find you if I need to though." I replied trying to reassure him that I would be O.K without him. He nodded quietly but I could tell that he didn't believe me.

"Really Edward, I'll only be in there for a few minutes." I said laughing. Maybe if I made this a joke he would lighten up a bit. To my surprise the creases in his forehead immediately disappeared. I felt myself sigh in relief. I gave Edward a quick peck on the lips.

"O.K let's get this over with."

The service had started nearly an hour ago-I made sure I was late. This way no one would notice me walk in. The Cullen's had arrived earlier than me because it would look really bad if they were late for their own son's funeral.

I walked up to the two large doors that led to the sanctuary of the church. I still couldn't control my strength too well so I pushed on the door using my index finger. It squeaked quietly but nobody noticed. Everyone's focus was on the speaker at the front.

I pushed the tip of my hat even farther down. The veil covered my face but I wanted to make sure I could not be recognized. With silent footsteps I walked to the last row of pews and sat in the closest one to the door.

The speaker in the front sat down. Angela stood up and walked up to the mike. Angela looked horrible, as if she hadn't slept in days. She took a quivering breath in and then started to speak.

"Bella was the best friend that I have ever had. She was kind, funny, and smart. I only got to spend a couple of years with Bella, and I wish that I could have had more time with her. There were so many things that we never got to share with each other. So many things that we never got to learn about each other. But what I did know about Bella is that she loved Edward. And that he loved her. This wasn't just some high school puppy love- it was the real thing. And I don't want this to sound bad or anything, but I'm glad they died together because wherever they are now they still have each other. We will all miss them dearly-I know I will. I don't think I will ever find another couple like them again. Forks will be terribly boring without them."

Angela wiped her eyes as she walked back to her seat beside Ben. He quietly wrapped his arms around her shoulders and she began to weep silently. My heart throbbed as I watched her cry in Ben's arms. Stand firm Bella. You are here to receive closure. To say goodbye. You knew what would happen when you got here.

The next person to stand up and speak was Renee. As soon as I saw her get up I knew that I wouldn't be able to sit here anymore. I had to get out right away. Panic began to rise up from the pit of my stomach.

"Bella was the best daughter anyone could have asked for," Renee started. I quickly but quietly stood up. "I will miss her so much. She was my only daughter. I just hope she knows how much her father and I loved her-still love her," I made my way out of the large church doors as she finished her speech.

As I stepped into the sunlight I felt Edwards cold arms wrap around my body and just like that all of my walls came down. Sobs wracked my body once again. I felt Edward pick my legs up and begin to run somewhere with me. I was probably starting to get loud.

When I finally opened my eyes we were in the meadow. My head was resting on Edwards lap and he stared worriedly into my eyes. Knowing that I was probably worrying him I started to wipe the tears off of my face. I made an attempt to smile up at him.

"Bella I know you aren't ok so stop trying to pretend that you are. Just tell me what I can do to make you feel better." He said quietly.

"Just stay here with me." I replied relieved that I wouldn't have to pretend to be alright. I sat up and rested my shoulders on his chest. Soon his arms were around me securing me to him.

We sat in silence for a few minutes as we watched the sun set. Edward played with my hair absentmindedly. For once I felt glad that we weren't talking. I just needed some time to my own thoughts. I guess Edward saw that because even though he gave me curious glances once in a while he never asked me what I was thinking.

I turned my head around and kissed him gently on the lips. His light eyes seemed to smoulder as my lips touched his.

"Thank you. For being here for me." I said quietly.

"It's really no problem I'll sit with you anytime-as long as your kisses are my reward that is." He joked. I laughed quietly and gave him another kiss. Except this one was longer.

"Do you know how long it's been since we've been alone like this?" Edward asked. His voice sounded gruff and his eyes had darkened another shade of topaz.

Hmmm… I could have fun with this…

"It's been too long Mr. Cullen," I said trying to make myself sound seductive. I turned my whole body around so that I was facing him. I trailed my finger down his shirt. By now his eyes were almost completely black.

"Uh… Bella…" Edward trailed off trying not to look at my face.

"What's wrong Edward?" I asked as innocently as I could muster. I could feel a giggle begin to climb up my throat but I quickly forced it down. This was for all of the times he had flustered me.

I slid down so that both of my legs were touching the ground on either side of him. I started to kiss him with as much passion as I could while pushing him into a laying down position with my other hand.

Suddenly I was being flipped over and I was the one laying on the ground. Edward was grinning at me slyly.

"You Miss Swan are being very bad today aren't you?" He said with a chuckle.

"I don't know what you're talking about Edward." I said with an innocent look on my face.

"Well I hope you know that you are making it very hard for me to resist you until our wedding tomorrow."

"Well it's not my fault that you have no self control." I said smiling up at him.

"Please be good Bella. I am trying very hard." Edward asked me, trying to dazzle me into submission.

It worked.

Anyways what was the point of waiting any longer? What was 18 hours when I had waited this long already?

"Fine," I said grouchily. "But tomorrow you won't be able to refuse." I said pouting my lip out.

"Believe me Bella, tomorrow I won't want to refuse."

When we got back to the house everyone was seated in the living room watching a movie.

"Hey look, the two lovebirds are back." Emmett yelled. Everyone looked up and smiled at us.

"How are you doing Bella?" Esme asked me.

"I'm fine now thank-you Esme." As I said this I glanced at Edward. Jasper glanced at him also. Then he looked at me. I realised he could feel what just happened. Everyone else seemed to realise what we had been doing also. Everyone except for Emmett.

"Hey what's going on…?" He said with a confused expression on his face. Then, as if a light bulb had turned on above his head he finally understood.

"OH! Edward's a man now!" He laughed loudly.

Edwards jaw clenched and his fist closed tightly as he replied.

"No Emmett I am not a "man" as you so rudely put it. Bella and I are waiting until we are married." Edward looked like he was about to kill Emmett. I guess Emmett realised this because he was quick to apologize.

"Hey man I was just joking. Jeez don't be so uptight." He said holding his palms up. I began to laugh as they continued to fight. It was like watching a TV show.

"Oh Edward we're all family here. Emmett was just joking. You guys go make up while I go show Bella some more of her wedding supplies." Alice said jumping at the chance to show me anything to do with the wedding.

We ran up into Alice's room. Wedding materials, books, and decorations were everywhere. The bed was full of little wedding cake dolls and her dresser had makeup everywhere.

"I'm sorry about the mess. By tomorrow morning everything will be set up. By the way the wedding is in the night." Alice said. She still had a twinkle in her eye which made me think she was hiding something.

"Alice… what else is happening tomorrow?" I asked.

"Oh nothing Bella. Don't worry about it alright?" She replied. "Just hold still." With that Alice began to try on different hair styles, makeup techniques, and even shoes on me. We had already tried these sorts of things on but Alice insisted we do it again "just to make sure".

I didn't know why she even bothered. She already knew what I would look like on my wedding day.

"Oh by the way Bella, Jazz is going to be sleeping in Edward's room tonight. You will be sleeping with me and Rose.

I was about to open my mouth and say no but she stopped me before I could even get a sound out.

"And don't even think about saying no missy. The groom and the bride aren't supposed to spend the night together the day before the wedding. And besides we all know what happened in the meadow today. I thought you guys might need a little help staying away from each other." Alice said smiling.

"Fine. But I won't like it." I warned her.

"Trust me. You. Will. Enjoy. It." Alice said, with a weird expression I had never seen on her face before. She looked almost half crazy… Oh my… what's she going to do with me…

"Are you finished with my bride to be?" Edward asked as he strode into the room. Not wanting to be in the room with Wedding Crazed Alice I quickly stood up.

"Yup we're all done. Let's go back to our room." I said grabbing his hand and pulling him out of Alice's room. As soon as we were safe in our room I let out of sigh of relief.

"Did you know she wants us to sleep in separate rooms tonight?" I demanded.

"Yes. I just found out as well." Edward laughed as he saw the look on my face.

"And you're ok with that?" I asked even more annoyed.

"Of course I am after the way you seduced me earlier today." Edward said with a smirk on his face.

"I haven't spent the night without you in so long though…" I trailed off. I took a step closer to him and he took a step back. I frowned at him. What is he doing?

I took another step towards him and he took another step back.

"Edward, what are you doing?" I asked him.

"Well I'm trying to defend your honour. I'm not taking any chances with you Isabella Swan. I've learned that I'm helpless when you kiss me."

"So you're not going to let me touch you at all!" I asked mortified. First we couldn't sleep in the same room together and now I couldn't touch or kiss him.

"I'm sorry Bella. This is hard on me also." He replied. I was about to say something when Esme called me from downstairs.

"Bella dear put on some nice clothes and grab your coat. We're having a girl's night out."

"We'll finish this later." I threatened. Edward just smiled and blew me a kiss. I couldn't resist and forgetting my anger I blew him one back.

"So where are we going?" I asked Alice as we sped down the highway in her yellow porche. Alice, Rosalie and Esme all looked amazing. Even Esme looked hot. I was so used to seeing her in motherly like clothing that I forgot that even though she was older she still had a vampire body.

"A dance club! Isn't it exciting?" She replied. They all turned and looked at me so I nodded my head enthusiastically.

"Yeah it is."

"Don't worry Bella we'll have a lot of fun." Rosalie said trying to reassure me. I smiled back at her.

"This is your last night as a free woman Bella, enjoy it." Esme said. I glanced at her in shock. I would have never expected my "mother in law" to say something like that. I heard Alice and Rosalie giggle.

When we walked into the club the speakers were blasting. It was so full that people's shoulders were touching. Immediately Rosalie, Alice and even Esme walked near the crowd of people and started dancing.

C'mon Bella. Just let go of your insecurities and go have fun with them. As if I had, had a confidence shot I was suddenly dancing along with the girls.

After a few minutes of dancing I began to notice that people around us were staring.

"Alice what are they staring at?" I asked quietly, knowing that she could hear me above the loud music.

"You silly," She laughed. They were looking at me…

"Do I have something on my face?" I asked knowing that if I were still human my face would be red by now.

"Bella what are you talking about. You look amazing." She replied.

"Duh Bella, haven't you looked in the mirror lately?" Rosalie added.

"Of course I have but, seriously I don't look that good." I said not believing what they were saying. Compared to them I probably looked plain.

"Bella you do look that good. You don't give yourself enough credit." Esme told me as she motioned for us to go sit at an empty table. "You look gorgeous. End of story."

I sat stunned for a moment and then I started to laugh. They all joined in with me. People began to turn to find where the musical sounds were coming from.

Suddenly a waiter came to our table with four drinks on his tray.

"Courtesy of the men over there ladies." He said grinning at us. I turned to the table he pointed at and saw a group of young men in their twenties at the other table.

One man stood up and walked over to our table. "Care to dance miss…" He trailed off waiting for me to tell him my name.

"Actually no. My sisters and I were just leaving." I said quickly. For a moment he seemed to be dazed by me. A second later he was back to himself.

"Aww just one little dance wont hurt." He said grabbing my hand with his. He pulled it back at the coolness of it.

"She said 'no' Bud now leave." Rosalie snarled. The man's face turned quite pale when he saw the look on her face.

"Sorry to bother you." I heard him mumble as he hurriedly walked back to his table.

"Thanks Rose." I said realising at the last second that I had never called her that before.

"Anything for a sister." She replied.

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