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AN: I've uploaded two chapters tonight. Go back to Chapter Eleven before reading this one to make sure you are caught up. Sorry for the delay in updating, been very busy. And I'm knackered!

Usual warning - this is a femslash story. Don't like? Don't read – Simples

Chapter Twelve

It was late at night and Bella and Alice were lying in the huge, comfortable bed, both completely satiated with their love making. They had made love for hours, exploring each other's bodies for the first, second, third, who knows how many times, and bringing each other to release multiple times. Alice was now lying on her side. Her head lay on Bella's chest, listening to the soothing sound of Bella's heart beating. Bella's arms were wrapped tightly around her girlfriend, finally now her lover and their legs were tangled up together.

Bella's fingers ran lightly through Alice's short, spiky hair, she was deep in thought. 'Did this really happen? Am I dreaming? I really hope not because oh my god, that was amazing! Alice is… perfect. The things she did to me… indescribable. I hope I was ok. It sounded like I was. I could do this with her forever. But I can't.' Bella frowned slightly. She'd had something on her mind for quite a while now and wasn't sure if she should bring it up 'I'm going to get old and wrinkly and she'll be Alice for eternity. I think… No, I know, that I want to be like her. Should I ask her? No, not now. This is so nice, she's so comfortable.' Bella sighed happily.

Alice was the first to break the comfortable silence. "What are you thinking?"

"I'm thinking that being a vampire certainly has its perks. I'm completely exhausted, I have bad bed hair and you look as perfect as ever!"

Alice laughed and looked up, resting her chin on Bella's chest. "I can certainly give the Energizer Bunny a run for its money. And you have never looked more beautiful. But you were miles away just now. What were you really thinking?" she asked, placing a soft kiss on Bella's lips.

Bella furrowed her brow. "I can't keep anything from you can I? I was wondering if I was… ok at this and…" she trailed off.

"Oh sweetie, you were more than ok. You made me feel so good. No-one has ever made me feel like that. If I were human I'd be exhausted." Alice reassured her girlfriend. She studied her face intently. "Is that really it?" She knew what was coming but she didn't want to push Bella.

'Is now the right time? Will there ever be a right time to talk about this?' Bella decided to bite the bullet. "Alice, I need to ask you something. Something serious."

Alice sighed. Her visions about Victoria had been useless so far but this one was rock solid. Bella wanted to be turned. She had seen Bella as a vampire; it was the one constant ever since she had met the girl. "I know what you're going to ask Bella. Um… believe me when I say I want to. Oh god, do I want to. Bella, turning someone takes a tremendous amount of control, far more than I needed for this incredible sex session." She grinned but turned serious. "Just a taste of your blood could engulf me, let the monster overcome me. If I take too much blood, if I can't stop, I would kill you."

"Alice I trust you, more than anyone else in my life. I know you can do it. The others would be here, to step in if you need them to. Alice please, I want to be with you for eternity. My life would be nothing without you."

"But you'd be dead Bella. Edward thinks that we no longer have our souls. I don't think I can believe that. How could I love you like I do if I were soulless? But he believes it. What if it's true? How can I condemn you to that? I love you as you are: the clumsiness, the blushing, and your beating heart."

"Alice, if we start a theological debate about the existence of souls we'd go crazy. I'm human. I believe there is something that makes us who we are. You are not human, but I can't say you're dead either. Whatever you had as a human, whoever you were, is still who you are now, just enhanced. You are the most compassionate, loving, sweetest person I know. I need… no, I WANT to be with you, as your equal."

"Me too Bella, me too," Alice kissed Bella passionately, letting her love take over. After a few minutes they pulled apart and Alice spoke again, so quietly Bella had to strain to hear her "OK, I'll do it. But on one condition: wait until you turn eighteen."

"Oh, Alice, why? That's six months away!"

"Bella, think this through. You would be a legal adult; you wouldn't have to explain why you were living with me, away from Charlie. You could graduate high school and get a real diploma. We could go to college. Bella, I've done this enough times over the years. Waiting until you are eighteen is the best option. It will also give me time to learn how to turn you. Carlisle can teach me. But I'll tell you this; unless I am 100% certain I can do it safely, I won't do it. I'm not going to find my soul mate only to lose her to my blood lust. Can you do that? For me?"

"Alice you know I can't refuse you anything. OK. Six months, after my eighteenth. Hmm, it's kind of overwhelming. But in a good way."

"You know it will be painful don't you? Three days of excruciating pain, for both of us." Alice looked almost distraught at the thought of the change.

Bella rubbed her back reassuringly. "I know sweetie. Will the others be ok with it?"

"Oh Bella, more than OK. You are a major part of this family already. Carlisle and Esme will be delighted to have another daughter. The others get another sister. And I get a partner, a lover and a soul mate. Having you as one of us, TRULY one of us, will be incredible. I have to admit, I had the vision of you as a vampire long ago, and I can't wait to see it for real."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because it had to be your decision. I didn't want to sway you either way."

"Silly vampire. Don't you know I love you? Being with you for eternity was the only logical step to take." Bella pulled Alice up to her again. She breathed in Alice's intoxicating scent and gently nibbled on her neck. She pulled back to look into Alice's eyes. "God I love you."

With that, the two girls settled on the bed and just lay in each others arms. They loved these times, no talking, just kissing, lying wrapped into each other; and, for Alice, watching Bella sleep. They lay like that for hours until they were interrupted by Bella's cell phone buzzing. She checked caller ID, it was Charlie.

"Hi Dad. Yeah, I'm still here. Is it? I lost track of time. You are? Do I have to? OK, see you in ten minutes." Bella hung up her phone and turned back towards Alice "That was Charlie; he just finished work and wanted to see if I was still here. He's gonna pick me up in a couple of minutes, take me home."

Alice picked up Bella's cell phone and checked the time. It was almost three o'clock in the morning, time had flown by. "Aw baby, do you really have to go?"

"I really do. I need to have some Dad time this weekend. He's fantastic about us but I think he misses me a little bit. I've gotta get out of this bed." Bella left the warm, comfy bed and started looking for her clothes. They were scattered all around the room. She found her bra hanging over the mirror, her jeans on top of the curtain rail. She picked up the destroyed shirt and stared at Alice, who had been enjoying the view as Bella walked around the room.

Alice giggled and tried to look innocent. "You said you didn't care for the shirt. Take whatever you want from my closet."

"Alice, the closet is too big. All I want is a simple shirt; can't you just grab one for me?"

"Bella, just look inside. On the left."

Bella did as she asked. On the left side of the closet, an entire section had been cleared and marked 'Bella'. Alice had filled the racks with shirts, jeans and Converse trainers. Everything Bella liked but smart, casual and elegant. Bella looked through the tops and emerged with a white, low cut shirt. "Alice. When did you do that? That's so thoughtful."

"Rosalie and I just grabbed a few things whenever we went out. I wanted you to have some things here. Just in case." she winked.

"You saw all this coming didn't you? You knew you were going to destroy my shirt!"

Alice didn't answer, she just smiled. She wanted to continue their conversation from earlier. Bella needed to be certain with what she was asking, "Bella, you're going to have to decide what to do about Charlie. When I turn you, you won't be able to be near him, or any human, for some time. As a newborn you won't be able to control your thirst and being around humans is far too dangerous."

Bella sat down on the bed. "I know. I've already thought about all of this Al, I'm not entering into this blindly. I promise." Bella sighed. "We'll think of something before then." Bella groaned as she heard Charlie blast the car horn outside the house. "Oh crap, he's here already. I've gotta go. I'll see you tomorrow. I love you." Bella leant down, gave Alice a quick kiss and moved towards the door. Before she knew what had happened, Alice had grabbed her, swung her on her back, and put her down at the front door. Bella shook her head, getting rid of the disoriented sensation. "Alice, please warn me if you're going to do that will you? And when did you get your clothes on?" Bella laughed.

"Just getting you used to vampire speed. Can you imagine, Bella Swan with vampire speed and grace? No more falling over." Alice laughed, remembering Bella's latest fall. She had tripped on someone else's trailing shoelace. Someone else's, not even her own! "Honestly Bella, you're like a cartoon sometimes."

"Hey! Stop remembering! Now kiss me." They shared another kiss and groaned as Emmett interrupted them.

"Way to go Bella. It sounded like you were having a lot of fun up there. You're quite the stud." he teased.

Bella spun around quickly, a look of pure horror on her face. At some point the whole family had returned home during the course of the evening. Even Rosalie was struggling to hide a smile, burying her face in her magazine. "You… you… heard… us?" 'Duh Bella, they're vampires, they hear everything!'

Emmett roared with laughter. "Oh it was so good. Jasper had to leave; the lust and love drove him crazy."

"Oh. My. God." Bella turned and glared at Alice who was looking a little sheepish.

"I'm sorry. I didn't hear them come in, I was distracted." Alice protested, glaring at Emmett and Rosalie. Carlisle, Esme and Edward at least had the grace to leave the room, sparing Bella more embarrassment.

Bella was rooted to the spot. She probably would have stood there all night had it not been for Charlie. He was getting impatient outside, blasting the horn twice more. She gave Alice another quick kiss, ignoring Emmett's wolf-whistles. "Bye. Beat up Emmett for me ok? Bye everyone." She yelled and ran outside to the police cruiser. "Impatient much Dad?"

"It's late, or early, and I'm hungry." Charlie offered as an explanation. He waved to Alice who was stood in the doorway and pulled out of the Cullen driveway.

They were driving back to their house, riding in silence. It was a clear night, the stars and moon illuminating everything around them. There was no other traffic on the road. Charlie glanced at his daughter, bemused by the huge grin she had on her face. "You look happy Bells. Good night was it?"

Bella sighed to herself. "The best."

Back at the house Alice was beating up Emmett but suddenly froze, hit with a vision that could change everything. As she watched the vision play out she screamed, the sound full of pain. The others surrounded her immediately, waiting for her to come out of the obviously horrifying vision.

Out on the road, Bella and Charlie were chatting away happily and cruising along when suddenly, out of nowhere, something slammed into the side of the car. They both screamed as the force of the collision caused the car to spin out of control and roll repeatedly until it finally stopped, resting upside down against a tree.

Back at the house, Alice came out of the vision. "Oh please God no. EVERYONE JUST RUN, NOW!" Alice bolted out the front door, followed by the others and they ran with vampire speed in the direction Charlie and Bella had just left in.