Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns all things Twilight.

A/N: hm, so you all are probably wondering what has happened to James and Victoria. Well, I can honestly say I have no idea. I'm not sure yet when I should enter them back into the plot. I have a small idea, but who knows.

Rock on,

-JAM

Chapter 21: Please

BPOV

We went over to Alice's house after the mall. She miraculously shoved all of her new clothes into her closet.

"Alice, how do you not have the same thing twice?" I asked her. She just shrugged.

"Did Edward tell you we will be going out of town this week?" she asked suddenly. I looked at her. He didn't mention anything about that.

"No," I said confused.

"Oh, I'm sure he was going to, I just beat him to it!" she said while laughing. I laughed too. "Well, the good game is running out up here, so we're going to travel down to South America for the week. There's an area that is almost on the brink of over population and there are some good mountain lions and bears. Wow, it's so good to talk to you about all this, Bella."

I smiled. Then was hit with a huge migraine. I grabbed my head and sat down on her bed. "Ow."

"Are you ok?" Alice asked worriedly, rushing to my side. I closed my eyes for a second and rubbed my temples. After it subsided a little, I opened my eyes.

"Yeah, it's fine. That's been happening a lot lately," I said.

"Bella, are you ok?" a familiar, velvety voice said. I smiled widely and ran into his arms, instantly regretting it. He held me up as I clutched my head tightly.

"Alice, maybe we shouldn't go away this week," Edward said while setting me down carefully on the bed. I was not going to ruin their trip.

"No. I am not going to ruin your tip," I said sternly. "I'll be fine. Just a couple of migraines. No biggie. I'll just take some medicine." Edward gave me one long look.

"It's going to be hard to be without you for a whole week," he said while smiling that crooked smile of his. I smiled back.

"Yeah," I agreed. "But, you need this trip." He nodded. "So, when are you leaving?"

"Tonight," he replied, looking down.

"So soon?" I asked. Wow. Why didn't he mention this before? "Why didn't you tell me earlier?" He looked back up at me.

"Because, I was still trying to get out of it before now," he said smiling.

"Edward, never put off your needs just for me," I said in a scolding voice.

"But, I need you!" he said while faking a pout. I laughed and patted his cheek.

"You can have me when you come back," I said and kissed his pout away. "You are cute when you pout you know that, right?" He smirked and kissed me again.

"I hate to break up your little love fest but we have to get going," Alice said as she came back into the room. I hadn't even noticed she left. We walked down stairs. I saw huge piles of suitcases for everyone. I turned to Edward.

"Did Alice do all of the packing?" I whispered in his ear. He smiled and nodded.

"Hey, I heard that!" Alice called from somewhere outside. I carefully walked around the suitcases and saw her shoving suitcases in all the cars.

"Would you like me to drive you home, love?" Edward asked from beside me.

"No, I want to walk," I said sarcastically. He laughed and grabbed my hand while leading me to the recently packed Volvo. I slid into the front seat and before I knew it we were driving down the driveway. A couple minutes later I looked at the speedometer.

"Wow, going speed limit today, Edward?" I asked, shocked.

"I want to spend as much time with you as possible," he replied. I smiled and looked out the window. Eventually, we made it back to Charlie's. We sat in the driveway like we always do. I turned to him.

"I'm going to miss you," I said.

"I could always not go," he said. I shook my head.

"No, mister, you are going!" I said. He laughed.

"Yes, mom."

He leaned over and took my head in his hands and kissed me deeply. His tongue traced my bottom lip and gladly granted him entrance. There was so much passion into this one kiss I was glad I was already sitting down. After what seemed like hours he broke apart panting. He rested his forehead on mine. His eyes held worry and sadness.

"It's only for a week," I reminded him. "Not forever." He smiled and moved away.

"You're right," he said. "I should be heading back now though."

"Ok. Have fun!" I said smiling. He smiled a half smile back and was opening the door before I knew it. He held out his hand for me.

"For you, my lady," he said in a formal accent. I took it.

"Why thank you, kind sir," I replied, mocking him. He led me to the door and gave me another kiss.

"See you in a week," He said.

"Call me," I replied. He frowned.

"There's no service where we're going," he said sadly. I kissed the frown away.

"No worries then," I said. He smiled and walked back to his Volvo. I waved and turned around to head back inside.

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EPOV

Just one more day, just one more day, I kept telling myself in the hotel room. This week had been a living hell without Bella.

"Edward! Please, CALM DOWN," Jasper said for the hundredth time today.

"Do you know how hard this is for me?!" I snapped back. Than instantly regretted it. He did no how hard. "Sorry," I muttered.

"If you don't start being nice I will drag you on every shopping trip I go on!" Alice said. I sighed and nodded. I allowed Jasper to calm me down.

"I'm sorry, it's just so hard not knowing how she is. Can't you check one more time?" I asked. She sighed then got a glazy look to her.

"She's still disappeared, Edward. She must still be with Jacob or one of the mutts. I'm sorry," she said. I exhaled frustratingly.

"I should tell her who they are. I really don't want her hanging around them. Especially Jacob," I snarled. Jasper put his hand on my shoulder and I calmed down. "Plus, not knowing where or how she is driving me insane."

"Well, we're leaving in the morning, so it won't be long till you'll see her again," Rosalie said, coming into the room. I laid back on the bed and tried to relax. I was thankful for once not to have any of Emmett's smart comebacks. They left me in peace and I got lost in thought about Bella.

Finally, what seemed like an eternity, it was morning and we headed to the airport. The plane wasn't leaving for another couple hours so I was losing my patience.

Edward, please, calm down. For the sake of everybody! I don't know how longer I can hold it all, Jasper though. I nodded and thought happy thoughts of Bella and I instantly relaxed.

"Edward," Esme said, while sitting beside me. "I know it's hard. And don't worry, the next vacation we go on, you don't have to come," she said sadly. I hated to see the look of sadness on her face.

"No, I'll come. You and Bella were right. I did need this trip," I said smiling. She smiled back and stood up. Carlisle came next.

"Have you ever thought about...changing her?" he said. I stiffened.

"No," I growled. "There is no way I am damning her into this life." He looked at me understandingly.

"I know, I wouldn't want her to be changed unless she had to be," he said. "It was just a thought," and with that he stood up and left too. The plane finally got there and I quickly took my seat in first class. I looked around and saw Carlisle and Esme, Jasper and Alice, and Emmett and Rosalie. Then I looked at the empty seat next to me. Maybe I...NO I will never change Bella. It would be selfish. She would have to give up everything. What if she ended up regretting it, and hated me forever? I couldn't bear a life without Bella.

Aw, that man looks so sad and alone. Maybe I should go join him...I heard a thought and looked up to see a stewardess with a drink cart coming my way. After asking my family members for something to drink she came to me.

"Can I get you anything?" she asked, stressing the last word. I shook my head and looked away. She looked disappointed, and I tried really hard to block her thoughts, along with all the other passengers. After several hours of being in the air, we came to a land in Seattle. It was night by the time we got our luggage and was on the road. I pushed my Volvo to almost as fast as it could go. I had to see Bella. After only an hour, I pulled into Bella's driveway to see Charlie's cruiser and another black car that reeked of werewolf. I fought the urge to gag. I quickly went up to the door and knocked. A worried looking Charlie answered the door. I tried to read his thoughts, but they were all jumbled and confused.

"Edward," Charlie said while leading me into the house. I expected to see Bella in the living room along with Jacob, Billy, and Charlie but she was no where.

"Where's Bella?" I asked, a little harsher than I intended. Jacob and Billy's cold glare didn't go unnoticed.

"Upstairs," he said. "But--Edward," he said, stopping me in mid step. "She's forgotten almost everything."

"Almost?" I said.

"Everything, but you," he said sadly. I rushed as quickly as I could up to Bella's room. I stopped at her door and knocked quietly. No answer. I pressed my ear against the door and heard a faint heart beat and slow breathing. I cracked the door open to reveal a dark room and a sleeping Bella.

"Edward?" a faint voice called. I rushed quickly and got under the covers with Bella. I encircled my arms around her. Man, she was burning up. A sick looking Bella looked up at me.

"Bella, what's wrong?" I asked, panicked. She turned around to look at me. She put her hot legs against my cold ones and tried to press against me.

"You feel good," she said. I sat up and took off my shirt and pressed her hot body against mine. She sighed and dug her face into my neck.

"I'm here for you, Bella," I said softly. "What's the matter?" There was a pause and the suspense was killing me.

"I'm dieing."

A/N: BUM BUM BUUUUMMMM...

Yeah, I'm mean to stop it right there, I agree. : D this is a pretty long chapter. I saw the movie Prom Night, and it completely sucks. Just thought I'd let anyone who wanted to see it. It wasn't scary, whatsoever.

I actually intended to update a little sooner in the week, but I forgot. My bad. : D

Rock on,

-JAM