1 Year Later

BPOV

I Think Charlie's Death Changed Me Somehow. I don't depend on anyone that much anymore. I have learned the hard way that people will either hurt me or leave me, not everyone of course but I have my guard up around people. I became inclusive and introverted so much so that Rosalie and Emmett were concerned, they wanted me to get out more maybe try dating again. I would have loved to get back dating but I just didn't find anyone I wanted to date, not since James. James. I was sad to say I haven't seen or spoken to him since, my phone broke and I had no way of contacting him. I felt bad I hoped he didn't think I turned him down for the second date we were supposed to go on; if I was to try a relationship again it would be with him. That didn't stop Emmett from trying to set me up with his friends.

"Come on B, I promise you will like him" he said

"I don't think so em I just don't have the time" I replied. That was always my excuse until he wore me down and finally I agreed. I wished I hadn't because every date I had was a disaster and I would keep going back for more thinking it would be better but no such luck. Emmett wouldn't let up though.

"Just meet him please he's a nice guy "emmet said again.

"That's what you always say em but you're never right" I told him

"I know but I swear this time I'm right" he pleaded.

"I'm busy right now maybe down the line" I shut him down.

"Well it's too late, I invited him to dinner at the house" he replied.

"Well too bad Emmett because I'm not going" I said smugly.

"Trust me you will, don't count out rose" he said smiling.

Eventually he won and that was how I went to dinner and met Edward. Now don't go thinking he's my boyfriend because I don't do relationships, he was just someone I called when I got lonely and we went out from time to time. But sometimes I will let him kiss me and that's about it. I can never stop thinking what if my phone didn't break? What if? Would I have a relationship with James? I look for him when I go by the park we had our date at, hoping for a glimpse of that warm smile and the light of his beautiful eyes. I'm always comparing him with Edward when we are together, it's hopeless I miss a guy I never got to know more about.

One day I thought I saw him but when I looked back it wasn't him but someone else from my past, someone that made me freeze in my tracks. DAVID. I stared at him thinking maybe it was a trigger but he was real and you would think I would be afraid but not anymore I was tired of being scared and vulnerable. He took a step forward.

"It's good to see you belle" he said. He actually had the nerve to talk to me.

"What are you doing here? Are you stalking me?" I asked.

He looked ashamed "I just wanted to see you again" he said smiling.

"See me! You were supposed to be in prison!" I screamed. "In prison forever!"

He glared "I got out on parole, I thought you would be happy to see me Bella" he hissed.

I threw my head back and laughed. "Are you serious? Happy? The Only Thing I was happy about was the day you went to prison" I said angrily.

"This wasn't the kind of reception I hoped for" he said sadly.

"Hoped! What you hoped I would come running back with open arms?" I asked laughing.

He was quiet shuffling his feet "I guess you're not ready to talk to me yet. I'll be around when you are." He said.

I lost it and walked up to him, he was startled with me so close. "You Listen Carefully, I Don't want you around me or my home or my life. You stay the hell away from me or so help me you will wish you stayed in prison" I threatened him.

I pushed past him and walked away, I hoped that was the last time I would ever see his face.

~TBW~

I decided to take Edward out to eat. We were going to Capone's, I don't know if I had an ulterior motive going there, maybe hoping to see James. It was the only connection I had of me besides the park. But I was happy for once and wanted to enjoy myself and they had the best food. I was holding Edwards hand which was a rare feat for me, I guess I was trying new things but I wished it was another hand that I was holding.

"You seem different" Edward commented.

"I feel different" I said smiling.

"I'm glad it's good to see you smiling" he said happily.

"I know I like smiling" I replied.

"Now I have to wait until you make us an official couple" he said.

The smile left my face "don't push your luck, we're not even a couple now" I said icily.

"Then what the hell are we Bella" he said sharply.

"You know I've been clear with you since day, we are just adult friend who go on dates occasionally and sometimes kiss. That's all" I explained.

We continued our walk and turning the corner we almost bumped into a couple; a pretty willowy brunette with pouty lips and killer legs but what caught my attention was the man. He was tall with blonde tanned hair and a warm smile but his eyes made me stop, I knew those eyes like honey with specks of hazel. My heart beat against my chest when he recognized me; he just stared like he saw a ghost but I was staring at his arms which were wrapped around the girl's waist. My heart ached for some reason.

"Bella?" The Man said.

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