A/N Sorry I haven't updated in a while…family stuff. You really don't want to know!

BPOV

I am nervous on the drive to Edwards's house. Chances are his family are not going to like me. I'm still in awe that Edward loves me and I'm honestly waiting for him to realise his mistake. He will eventually realise he was wrong about me. He will discover that I'm not pretty or smart, or anything like what he thought me to be. Then he'll be gone and I'll be left behind, broken and alone. I won't even blame him for it, because he will be right.

Edward reaches across and puts his hand on my leg, snapping me out of my melancholy thoughts, as I have been constantly bouncing my knee up and down. "Sorry."

"Please don't be so anxious Bella, everything will be alright, you'll see." Edward smiles at me reassuringly. I offer a weak smile in response.

Edward pulls to a stop in front of a magnificent old house. It's huge and white and has a beautiful porch that wraps all the way round it. I love it instantly. While I am admiring his home Edward comes to my door to help me out. I pat down my clothes and hair, hoping I look somewhat decent. Edward smiles and kisses the tip of my nose before taking my hand. "Ready?"

"No"

He laughs and drags me through the front door. His family are all in the massive living space just inside the door, the house is even bigger from the inside. Edward turns to face me and with a wave of his hand toward the room says "Bella this is my family" then he turns to his family and states proudly "everyone, this is Bella." I hear a chorus of hello's and offer a shy smile in response.

I glance around me and see Carlisle standing with who could only be Esme, Edwards 'mother' "Dr Cullen, Mrs Cullen it's nice to meet you" Esme smiles "Please Bella, call us Carlisle and Esme, you are family now." My throat tightens with gratitude at their easy acceptance of me, "thank you" I manage in a whisper.

Suddenly Alice is in my face, she is beaming at me and bouncing on the spot. "Oooh we are going to have so much fun!" I steal a glance at Edward who is rolling his eyes at her. She ignores him "wait until you see all the cool stuff I bought for you, we are going to have a makeover day very soon." She looks at my clothes as her mouth twists. "Yes, very soon."

I look down at myself and blush, I suppose my clothes are old, out of date. But that is because I can't afford them, that and I have no idea about fashion. I feel like a frump as I look at how immaculately everyone else is dressed and I want to run and hide in embarrassment. Edward picks up on my unease, "Enough Alice." She sticks out her tongue at him and points to Jasper at the end of the stairs, "that's Jasper, as you know" I say hello and he replies in kind but makes no move to approach me.

"Alright Alice, you've hogged her enough. Let me have a turn. I'm Emmett." Emmett states as he towers over me. He has the widest smile and although he is huge I am not scared of him, "I know, Edward told me who you all are, hello." I surprise myself by my courage with this giant of a man. I am beginning to feel a little more at ease now because of their obvious friendliness. He grins at me before dragging his girlfriend over to be formally introduced.

But the look on Rosalie's face has me cowering into Edwards's side. She looks at me slowly from head to toe and just before she speaks, Edward stiffens. "So, this is who you have chosen to ruin your life Edward."

Edward growls at her but she ignores him and continues, looking at me with such hate in her eyes I want to run and hide. "Do you have any idea what you are doing to us? To Edward? Or are you too selfish to care? Probably you saw a good looking boy and decided you had to have him."

Emmett tries to interrupt but she sends him a silencing glare. "You are going to alienate him from his own kind, you will never fit into his world. Edward could never be happy with someone as mousy and plain you" she spits at me. "What were you thinking Edward? Look at her."

Rosalie looks like she is going to continue but Edward cuts her off with a vicious snarl that has me blocking my ears and backing away. Edward doesn't even notice my retreat as he steps in front of his sister, looking murderous. Emmett then steps in to defend his mate which cause Alice to defend Edward. Jasper hovers behind Alice protectively as Carlisle and Esme try to diffuse the situation.

What have I done? What was I thinking coming here? She's right, I could never be enough for him. I have only been in his house for ten minutes and already they are at each other's throats…because of me. I have to leave "I'm sorry…I didn't mean to…I have to go. I'm sorry." I don't think they even here me. I open the door and slip out while tears start to stream down my face.

I stand there for a moment remembering that I am in the middle of nowhere, it will take me ages to walk home. I am just about to head down the long path to the highway when the door opens and closes behind me. "Bella where are you going?" Edward sounds concerned.

"I…I think I should go home." I choke out between sobs.

"Don't listen to Rosalie, she is just bitter. She'll come round. Come back inside please." He reaches his hand out to me but I back away.

"I can't, don't you see Edward? I have already been the cause of my own family falling apart. I won't be responsible for ruining your family too. I'm not worth it." I am openly sobbing now, my breath is hitching and I can't see for tears. I'm losing him.

"Bella no! That's just not true. I love you, please don't do this." Edward looks stricken.

"I'm sorry Edward I don't want to hurt you, but you'll see I'm right, eventually." I can hardly breathe as I'm trying to get the words out. "You're better off without me. I'll…I'll only hold you back, Rosalie is right. You couldn't possibly be happy with me, it doesn't make any sense for you to love me."

I bury my face in my hands and break down into body wracking sobs, unable to continue. I couldn't say another word if I wanted to. I feel Edwards's arms around me as he lifts me off my feet. Is he taking me home now? But he just walks to the edge of the porch and sits with me in his lap, rocking me back and forth as I cry.

"Is she ok?" Alice whispers from somewhere, I can't look up because I'm suddenly mortified when I realise Edwards whole family were witness to my meltdown.

"Don't be embarrassed Bella" Jasper says calmly. "It's okay to be upset, Rosalie was being extremely cruel."

I abruptly feel better, which surprises me. Then makes me suspicious. "That is my gift Bella, I can alter your mood. Forgive me, I was afraid you were going into hysterics.

"Thanks guys I think I can take it from here." Edward says quietly. I peek over Edwards shoulder to see his whole family, minus Rosalie, standing at the doorway watching me worriedly. Just before I bury my face in Edwards shoulder in embarrassment, Alice shoots me an encouraging smile.

"They care about you a lot already, you know" Edward sounds so sad.

"I'm sorry" I hiccup.

"Will you stop apologising, please? None of this was your fault. There are things you have to understand about Rosalie."

I don't say anything, I just let him continue. "Rosalie never wanted this life, she resented Carlisle for a long time after he saved her. Things only improved for her when she met Emmett. But she still hates what we are. Hates our…limitations."

What in the world? What kind of limitations could a vampire possibly have? I must give my curiosity away on my face because Edward elaborates further.

"There is only one thing on this earth Rosalie truly wants, and it is possibly the only thing she could never ever have. A baby." He studies my face before he continues. "Our kind cannot reproduce Bella, you should know this if you want to have any real relationship with me."

"Do I want kids? Is that what you want to know? No, I don't, I never did."

He nods. "Well Rosalie resents that you even have the ability to reproduce, she is jealous of you and doesn't want you around as a constant reminder of what she can't have. Her plan is to push you away, make you leave me."

"Oh" I'm stunned. Rosalie Hale, possibly the most stunning woman on earth, is jealous. Of me. "I'm not sure what to say Edward, what she said made a lot of sense…."

"Not to me. Bella don't listen to her, she was talking nonsense. You couldn't alienate me from my kind, the only people who matter to me are my family. I could care less about what anyone else thinks."

"B-But Rosalie, she's part of your family, she's your sister Edward. I would never forgive myself for putting a wedge between you two." I bite my lip as tears threaten.

"She'll come round, eventually. Trust me Bella, it will all be okay." Edward stares into my eyes, dazzling me "just promise me that we are okay, I don't think I could live without you anymore Bella." he looks so sincere.

"Yes" I whisper, "we're okay."

His smile is brighter than the sun. Making my breathing halt for a completely different reason. I barely have time to catch it before he is kissing me senseless.

EPOV

Thank God. I was afraid for a minute that I wouldn't be able to convince Bella to stay. I am trying, unsuccessfully, to block out the worried mental intrusions from my family.

Edward is she alright, will I come check on her? Carlisle.

She frightened me for a minute there, she was in such an emotional mess I couldn't see her decisions clearly, Alice.

Phew, she's calmed down now at least, a relieved Jasper.

Oh the poor child, will you bring her inside Edward. It's starting to rain, she'll get a chill. Esme

"Everyone's worried about you, love." I kiss her cute little nose. "Esme is worried you'll get sick in the rain. They want me to bring you back inside."

Bella's face burns red, "I don't think I'll ever be able to face them again Edward, I'm mortified at my behaviour.

We are the ones who were out of line son, Carlisle

"This isn't your fault. Bella listen to me, we all got carried away in there because we were angry with Rosalie. They want a chance to apologise."

She glances nervously at the door, "where's Rosalie?"

"Gone hunting with Emmett, they'll be home later."

"Okay, we can go in" she's so brave.

"Great, we can call this meeting the family, take two." I kiss her quickly, stand and bring her inside before she has a chance to change her mind. I put her down once we are inside.

Bella smiles shakily and tries to apologise for being upset, I roll my eyes. "I'm sorry about before, I shouldn't have…."

"No Bella, this was entirely our fault. We acted like a pack of ill-mannered beasts. It is all of us who should be begging for your forgiveness" Carlisle interrupts her.

"Yes dear, I am mortified at our conduct today, it is no wonder you were so distraught." Esme looks like she would cry if that were possible.

"Even so, if Rosalie is uncomfortable with me being here…."

Bella is cut off again, this time by Alice. "Pfft, Rosalie will just have to learn to live with it, or keep her mouth shut."

"Don't worry about Rosalie dear, she will come round." Esme reassures Bella.

Bella definitely looks more at ease once I show her a tour of the house, we are curled up together on the couch in my bedroom. "You're house is so beautiful Edward, how old is it?"

"Older than me." I grin. "Carlisle has owned some land around here for many years. This house was on the property when he bought it. Esme restored it last time we lived in Forks."

"I love it, it's so cosy."

"Interior design is Esme's passion, she'll be delighted you think so."

Bella blinks sleepily and I sigh. "I suppose it's time I brought you home" I say reluctantly. Bella sighs too "I hope Charlie doesn't have an all-nighter again, I'm so tired after getting so little sleep." She yawns to emphasize her point.

"I don't like that he did that Bella, it's not safe for you." I frown.

"I don't like it either, I'm glad Jacob was there, I wouldn't have slept at all if I was alone with them in the house."

Well then, that settles it. "You won't be alone Bella, because I'm staying with you."

She smiles widely at this, "What are we waiting for? Let's go." I laugh at her enthusiasm.

There is no house party going on when I bring Bella home. In fact, there is no one home at all. "Does Charlie leave you alone at night often?"

"Most nights, yes. When he is working, or more often drinking. It's okay though, I rather him drink at Billy's than here. But now that I know Jacob is there I don't like the idea of those men at his house either." I conceal my jealousy at her worry for this boy, reminding myself that in her eyes he is still a child of fifteen.

"C'mon so, let's get you to bed, your dead on your feet." I scoop Bella from her seat and carry her the whole way to her room and deposit her on her bed. "Are you hungry?"

"Gosh no, who knew Vampires could cook. Esme makes a mean ravioli, I just need to have a quick shower then I'll be good to go."

I recline on Bella's bed as she showers and contemplate what happened today. I am still furious at Rosalie for her behaviour but I would never harm her. I could do that to my parents, or Emmett. I sigh, I hope Alice is right and she just learns to live with it.

I turn my thoughts to school tomorrow. I am a little worried about the thoughts of revenge from some of the students. I will have to stay by her side as much as possible. Maybe I can switch some of my classes. If anyone touches Bella they will be sorry.

Bella comes out of the bathroom smelling glorious. I love and hate it at the same time. She brushes out her damp hair and climbs into bed beside me. I cover her up with a thick blanket and pull her close. She doesn't say much as she is so sleepy. "I love you" she mumbles. I kiss her damp hair "I love you too, sleep my love. I will be right here all night." She burrows more closely into my chest and is asleep in seconds. I stroke her hair gently and kiss her forehead as I think there is nowhere else on this earth I would rather be at this moment.

A/N I'll probably get in another update tomorrow but then it'll probably be Monday before I get a chance to update again as I'm not going to be around this weekend.

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