He was standing in less than a second with his hair and clothes soaked, staring at me. He was staring at me in disappointment, yet with yearning.

I ran through the meadow closing the distance between us and as I got closer his arms began to open for my presence. I was breathing heavily by the time I was in the middle of the meadow slinging mud and water all over my clothes, but with this perfect creature in front of me that was the least of my worries.

I finally slammed against his icy, stone figure. It was like slamming into a brick wall and instantly he was lifting me off of the ground embracing me.

He pressed his forehead to mine, "Bella."

I slid my wet hands to both sides of his face, "It's okay. I'm here………I'm here. You're okay."

He hid his face in my neck and I wrapped my hands around his head to cradle him and comfort him, "You were gone. I was so alone. I needed you so much."

I was already breathless, "I know. It's okay, I'm here now. I'm not going anywhere."

In the same instant his lips were crushed down on mine. I knew I would never miss this feeling no matter how much was put in between us. He was smiling against my lips, but they never lost their place.

He broke the kiss to catch me in a cold hug, "Why don't we go back to my place? We can get some dry clothes. I'm sure everyone will be happy to see you are back in our lives."

"Kay."

I wrapped my hands around his neck and slid onto his back. I rested my chin on his shoulder and kept my cheek pressed to his.

The ride was short, but very enjoyable with his hands resting on the tops of my thighs keeping me pressed against him.

When we reached the steps to the front door he let me down and unexpectedly turned to face me and once again kissed me as passionately as he did in the meadow.

"Mmmm………I really missed that you know."

I couldn't help but fuel his fire so I returned the favor, but it didn't last long until we were interrupted by the sudden opening of the front door.

"Bella!" Alice chirped.

She automatically caught me in a tight hug, "We missed you so much."

After she realized what she had just done she was back to herself, "Oh! Bella! You two are soaking wet! Get upstairs and change! You can visit with us later once you get dry. Go! Go!"

Edward pulled up the stairs and we both started laughing at the sound at our feet squeaking against the linoleum.

He pulled me into his arms once we were in his room and the door was closed.

"I haven't been able to do that in so long."

"Do what?"

"Laugh, smile………..breathe."

"I won't leave your side again. You won't lose me again." I promised.