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The Twilight Twenty-Five
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Prompt: #1
Pen Name: GetDrunkOnVictory
Pairing/Character(s): Edward/Bella
Rating: T
Word Count: 303

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Edward held on tightly to Bella while they both pretended to be asleep. They knew they would never feel safe enough to really sleep until the train pulled into the station in Edmonds.

Edward flinched every time the doors between the train cars opened and Bella squeezed the arm wrapped around her in comfort.

"Are you sure Carlisle won't turn me away?" Bella whispered over her shoulder.

"Positive. Aunt Esme loves you too much. If by some chance they do, we'll figure it out. They can't separate us ever again." Edward pulled her impossibly closer and kissed her shoulder.

A few more minutes pass in quiet before Bella grabs his hand. "Edward?" Why didn't you ever tell Carlisle the truth? Wouldn't he have protected you?"

"Of course he would have, but who would believe me over one of the best lawyers in the state. Uncle Carlisle would have protected me as much as he could, but eventually Dad would have gotten me back and it would have been so much worse."

What Edward left out is that for the last two years Edward refused to leave Bella behind. Unlike his, her father may never have hit her but that would have meant he was home long enough to see his daughter. This escape to his aunt and uncle's house was as much for him as it was for her. He deserved to be taken care of for once and his girlfriend deserved to be around people who loved her and weren't afraid to show it.

"We're eighteen now; no one can separate us or make us go back. We can finally have the lives we deserve."

"Somewhere that no one can hurt you."

"Somewhere with people who want you."

"I'll always take care of you, Edward Masen."

"I'll always love you, Bella Swan."


AN: This was not preread so any and all comments are appreciated.

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