A/N: I've had so many projects, papers, afterschool activities and exams to study for that's why I've been on hiatus! So sorry for not mentioning that earlier! I have some free time tonight, so I'm posting this chapter right now. I don't know when I'll be able to post again so I'm posting a new chapter in Forbidden Love as well. June 22nd might be when the next update is! I'm so sorry guys! School is killing me now! Also, I really hate to say this, but I might have to stop posting when I start 10th grade because I am going into all honors classes, and that just means more school work for me.

"So how long are you staying in Florida?" Jacob asked as we walked through the beach fair that was currently going on. I wasn't sure how he managed to get me to come, but it was nice to get out and have someone to hang out with who wasn't neck high in school work.

"The next three and half years, I think." I guessed. I was only staying here until I was through with college.

"Ah, so you're at the University, too?" He smiled, turning to look at me.

"You go there too?" I said stunned. He nodded.

"I take night classes on the weekends. I've been going here for the last two years." Jacob replied, taking a sip from his soda. His hair was awfully long for this weather. I even considered cutting mine shorter.

"Have you been here for your whole life?" I asked. He shook his head.

"No, I'm from California. It's pretty awesome on the West Coast. But anything to get away from my sisters and dad." He answered, smirking to himself.

"What, you don't like them that much?"

"No, it's not really that. I like them, but they're all "do-this" "do that" kind of people. I had to learn to do things on my own." I considered this a moment. Was there ever a time where Edward and I didn't do anything together?

"I lived with my dad and my mom in Washington. My mom died when I was a freshman in high school." I sighed.

"Sorry about that," He said softly. I shook my head.

"My boyfriend and I are trying to have this long distance relationship thing…it's working, but it doesn't always feel like it." I added sadly, "He's in London for college. Kind of a long way to go for college, but it's what he wanted so I told him to go."

That's when "If you love someone, let them go. If they don't come back, it was never meant to be," ran through my mind. But Edward was coming back! He promised, and that girl was just his friend. I suddenly felt conflicted. But Edward didn't have the beguiled personality, so there was nothing to worry about.

However, Jacob had kept looking at me like he wanted to ask something. But when I mentioned Edward, it stopped. That was weird.

"Well Bella, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but maybe you two should take a break," Jacob suggested, "Believe me. You don't have to see anyone else within the break, but it could maybe make you both feel a little better."

"I've thought about it," I sighed, "And I know it's probably the right thing to do…but I can't let him go that easily. He comes back on the holidays, and to see him then if I told him this now, it would really hurt."

"Real love hurts," Jacob said lightly, "If it doesn't hurt, then it's not real."

"Please don't go all psychologist on me," I said, laughing a little. Jacob joined in, nodding.

"Sorry, but just think about, 'kay?" He asked; I nodded and we continued to go along the boardwalk.

...

"Bells! I didn't expect your call," Charlie said happily, "How's Florida?"

"It's good, dad," I said, happy to hear his voice, "How's Forks?"

"Still as rainy as ever," He responded, "What's up, Bells?" His voice sounded way too caring, like he knew something.

"What do you mean?" I asked, my voice shaking; though I had nothing to worry about.

"Did something happen between you and Edward?"

"What? No, dad! We're fine," I said, "I just don't get to talk to him often, that's all." I could hear him sigh, and I was instantly curious.

"Bells, I know something's up. When you were fifteen, and you had small spats, I could tell. This isn't a fight, I'm sure. But something's on your mind; what is it?" It took everything I could not to suddenly burst into tears.

"No…it's just really hard when he's so far away," I said sadly, "I want to talk to him, but when I try to he's never awake, or he's in classes…or one of his friend's has his phone because he's left it in their cars."

"Look Bella," Charlie said softly, "I don't want to tell you what to do or anything, because this is up to you, but maybe some separation between you two would be good. You can still see him on the holidays, but if you don't think this is working then maybe you should give it a break. I'm not saying give up on it because that would be the wrong thing, but take it easy."

"Okay, dad…I'll think about it," I said after a quiet moment. That was two people who told me I should take a break on this relationship. I needed one more to really consider and believe this was happening; I needed my mom's opinion. We hung up the phone a few minutes later, and I looked at the small snow globe my mom had given me when I was nine. "Mom…I know you're listening. I really need your help. It's about me and Edward; I need to know what I'm supposed to do. If it's rainy tomorrow, I'll tell Edward we need a break…if it's sunny, I'll know things are going to be good. Please mom, help me." I fell asleep shortly after, and woke up to rain.

My decision was made.