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Jacob had his arm around me, and I looked up at his smiling face. I felt happiness well in my chest, but there was a twinge of sadness. A lone tear slid down my cheek and Jacob's hand came up under my jaw, turning my head slightly.

Edward was standing there, his hands held out towards me. He had a slight smile on his face as he looked into my eyes. I took an involuntary step forward and Jacob's hand slid off my shoulder. Edward's body seemed transparent somehow, and I knew he wasn't really here.

'Edward?'

'Hello Bella.' Edward greeted, pulling me into a hug, he let out a short laugh, 'it feels weird being on this side.'

My hands closed around his shirt as he tried to pull away. 'Edward. I need you.' My breath seemed to come in shallow gasps, and then Edward shook his head.

'I can't be here for you anymore my love. But you can move on.' He promised.

'I don't want to forget.' I cried.

Edward looked at me, with so much emotion in his eyes, 'You wont forget me, Jacob will help you remember, my family will help you remember. But you need to move on...' I felt more tears fall down my cheeks and Edward smiled a sad smile, he wiped the tears from my face, 'I'm so proud of you Bella, you've done so well...Please don't cry now. I want you to be happy.' He placed my hand in Jacob's. 'Jacob's here to keep you safe, to love you.'

He let go of my other hand and then Edward faded away completely.

I woke up the next morning, feeling just as I had in my dream. I was happy, but there was still that part of my heart that was being torn to pieces. But I felt better somehow, like I could finally be happy again...

I heard Jacob and Alice's soft murmurs in the kitchen, and I laid in bed and tried to listen to their conversation. It was hard but I could just make out some of the words.

'Do...love her? ...Not sure...See parts...' Alice said.

'I don't know how she'd react...she loves him.' I could make out Jacob's rough voice more than I could Alice's.

I decided to get up then, and made my way downstairs. They heard me of course, and tried to look busy.

'Morning.' I greeted.

'Goodmorning Bella.' Alice came over and pecked me on the cheek, then handed me a plate of pancakes.

'Morning,' Jacob said, once I had sat down. He seemed to be avoiding my gaze as he looked down at his plate.

'So what were you guys talking about?' I asked, cautiously.

It looked like Jacob was blushing, as Alice answered, 'We'll tell you later.'

'How did you sleep?' Jacob asked, no doubt trying to change the subject.

I shrugged a little, 'Pretty good...No nightmares tonight...' I didn't feel the need to tell them about my actual dream right now.

They both smiled at me and Jacob rushed through the rest of his food, then stood up and kissed my cheek. 'I've got to go Bella. I'll see you later. Bye Alice.'

'Bye' Alice and I called out, as he was already at the door.

As soon as I knew he would be out of earshot I turned to glare at Alice, already suspicious of their conversation. 'What were you talking about?'

Innocence was clear on her face, but I knew her too well to believe it. I continued glaring before a huge smile broke out, 'Well Jake...I can't tell you.'

'Alice, if it has to do with Jacob, don't you think I should know?' I was practically begging.

She stared at me for a few seconds more, a smile forming on her face, she opened her mouth to say something. But then she slammed her mouth shut and her face fell into a pout. 'Jacob will tell you when his ready.'

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I was extremely agitated by the time Jacob got home, Alice still refused to tell me what was going on, which only made me more suspicious. I was helping Esme with the cooking when Jacob walked in the door. He said hi but then went straight to the lounge room.

We got dinner in the oven and I started to clean but then Esme pushed me towards the lounge, 'It's OK..I can clean this all up.'

I nodded knowing she would get in done in three quarters of the time it took me. Jacob turned his head when I walked in the room, and smiled at me. I kept my face stern, knowing he would finally tell me if I didn't give in. I heard him sigh and he turned the t.v off.

'What's wrong?' he asked.

'What were you and Alice talking about?' I asked.

'Why is it so important that you know?'

I shrugged a little, not wanting to tell him that I knew they were talking about me. I had never seen Jacob look so embarrassed or nervous.

He groaned and then looked at the ground, 'I was err..asking Alice, how you would react if I...If I asked..' He took a deep breath and started again, 'I love you Bella, and I know you love me...Not as much as him but that's OK...I just wanted to know if there was a chance for you and I..and I didn't want to upset you by asking..so I asked her.'