Authors Note- Happy Friday!

Disclaimer- S. Meyer owns all things Twilight.

Chapter Song: Strange Terrain by: Circa Survive

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BPOV

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The summer seemed to be flying past quickly, which made me both sad and excited at the same time. I was dreading the fact that Edward would be leaving all too soon, but excited that in less than a month I would be graduating and be done with high school. I was already finished with all of my summer school classes, and now I had time to finally enjoy my summer, or what was left of it to this day. August 18th is when I would graduate, and two days later Edward was going to be leaving for New York.

Today is July 23rd, a Monday.

Edward and I were inseparable more than half the time. We were out all the time, seeing movies, going out for ice cream and looking around Port Angeles just for fun. I was excited to be able to be spending so much time with him, and I think both of us were relishing in it while we had it.

Ever since his lung collapsed, Edward has been doing so much better, but he's also been seeing a doctor regularly now instead of Carlisle getting the prescriptions from the hospital. Though they knew there wasn't a chance of it happening twice in such a quick amount of time, they were still going to see a doctor now once every two weeks for a little while to assure that everything was going alright. He was still taking things slow at times, but in general things were alright. His heart and lungs were healthy, that's all that mattered to me.

Everything seemed to be calming down, but I shouldn't be so sure that it would ever stay that way. All the days of spending time in the sun and being with Edward, napping in his arms and watching movies, would hopefully always be remembered. I knew these days were soon numbered.

July flew by with a blink of my eyes, taking Fourth of July with it; I went with the Cullen's and Edward to downtown Seattle and saw the most amazing firework display I've ever seen in my life. That entire day was fantastic, spending time with Edward in the city was fucking amazing. His family was great, too. Carlisle was finally starting to understand that I'm here to stay.

I'd never been as happy as he was making me, and I never wanted it to end. I'd already started sending in applications to college's for the winter/spring semester, and when I filled out my Columbia one, I felt confident that things would work out for me. I also applied at NYU and Fordham along with it. I knew that if Columbia fell through, that NYU would be my second option. I was just praying to god I'd get in either one.

I'd been working very hard though, and with summer school over, I had passed both classes with an A in Advanced Physics and an A+ in Senior AP World History. I had done well in both. The small graduation was going to be held just inside the gym, with only thirty one students on August 18th, exactly a month before my eighteenth Birthday.

I was pretty excited to have high school all behind me, but if I did end up in New York as planned, I would miss James, Angela and Jess a lot and even Ben. They were great friends to me, but I knew that no matter what I'd always keep in touch with both of the girls, and James, too.

When I awoke the morning of August 2nd by the sound of my phone ringing, I reached over and saw that it was my mother's cell phone number. I'd actually been talking a lot with her. She's wanted me to come down to Florida to stay with her for a week, and I'd been considering going through with it to spend some time with her. She's been bugging me about it often enough and I think I needed a break from Forks.

" Hello."

" Hey, sweetie, I've got some new for you!"

" Yeah?"

" Yes! I got you two round trip tickets to come see me, I sent them in the mail just a few days ago and wanted it to be a surprise but I couldn't help myself! I know you probably want to know why I got two, but I want to meet that boyfriend of yours that you've been wrapped around. Do you think his parents will be alright with it?"

I was surprised for a moment, " Really?"

" Of course! As long as it's okay with his mom, then it's all set. If she wants to talk to me, you can give her my number any everything! But it's all set up for you sweetie."

" Yeah, okay. When?"

" Tomorrow morning. They should be in the mail today, and all the information is written down for you both. I know its last minute, but I hope you'll come!"

" Of course. Thanks, mom. I'll talk to Edward later, alright?"

" Okay, sweetie! I love you!"

" Love you, too, mom."

I hung up the phone and laid back on my bed, a smile spreading over my face. I hoped that Edward would want to go, and that he would be able to come with me. I sent Edward a text and headed downstairs to get something to drink and some food. A plate of hash browns, scrambled eggs and bacon later, Edward had texted me back and I ended up calling him.

He sounded happy when I told him about coming to Florida with me, and sounded sincere about wanting to meet my mom. When I went out later to get the mail, the tickets were in fact there and I was excited to see them. The flight was at 9:05AM tomorrow, and I walked inside, holding both tickets in my hand at precisely the moment my father walked down the stairs.

" What are you holding?" he demanded.

" I'm spending a week with my mom."

" Then why are there two?"

" Because my boyfriend is joining me." I said briefly.

" Of course your mother would let him come along." he scoffed.

I glared at him, " She has interest in who's a part of my life. Not that you know anything about that."

Walking past him I headed upstairs and shut my bedroom door behind me and glanced at the tickets. If the plane left just shortly after nine, we'd at least have to get there an hour early to get out bags ready and go through all of that security mess. Therefore we would have to be up by six thirty, seven o' clock.

I had called Edward, but he was already five minutes away from the house when I had called him. He had said that I might as well just stay over at his house and then we can leave from then. I knew that I had to get all of my shit together quickly. I leafed through my drawer, grabbing a few pairs of shorts and jeans. It was all happening at a fast pace, but I needed this.

" Hey, can you grab my silver pumps, Edward."

" Mhm." he hummed, reaching into my closet.

I folded a shirt into my bag and grabbed another article of clothing.

" What'd you dad say about this?"

" It doesn't fucking matter. I just want to get out of here, and spend some time with you and my mom."

He came up behind me and put his arms tightly around my waist, kissing the shell of my ear.

" That sounds good to me, too."

I turned around in his arms, staring up at his tall form. He bent his knees down to lift me up and he kissed me slowly. I put my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist. His hands move to grasp my thighs so I don't fall, but his lips never falter on mine. I twirl my fingers in the hair at the nape of his neck and slant my mouth over his; feeling his heart racing wildly against mine. He pulled away from my mouth and leaves a burning hot trail of kisses down my neck, and I can feel him moving towards my bed.

Once I'm laid across my mattress his mouth takes purchase on mine once again and I hold him to me closely. When I feel his hand move underneath my shirt, that's when there is a knock on my bedroom door. Edward groans quietly in annoyance and I push on his chest and look towards the door just as Leah is opening it.

" Oh, sorry!"

" It's fine. What do you need?"

" It's not important. I'll talk to you later."

She closes the door, and before the confusion even sets in Edward is on me again.

" I want you." he groans deeply against my lips.

" Later, okay?" I said quietly,

" Now."

I smile at his desperate tone and pull away from him, giving him a chaste kiss.

" Look, I need to finish packing, and I also need to get a hold of work to get that sorted out. How about you head on home and I'll see you there later, okay?"

" I have a better idea. I'll pick you up and we can go out to dinner tonight and then go back to my house. We haven't been out on a date in forever, and I want to take you out."

My smile widened and I nodded, " That sounds great."

" Okay, then I'll see you later."

He gave me a quick kiss and slipped out of my bedroom, closing the door quietly behind him. I smiled and grabbed a shirt from my closet. It took me just a short while after to pack and get everything I wanted into my bag. Once I had finished I immediately called work and got into the shower.

It was very last minute, but I was a good employee, and Charlotte said that they could work something out and to enjoy my vacation.

For tonight I dressed in a pair of medium wash skinny jeans, a plain white t-shirt, my cropped black leather jacket, and a pair of black leather boots to wear over my jeans. For some color I put on some gold and turquoise bracelets and a gold necklace to go with my Linea Pelle Dylan leather zip tote in turquoise.

My makeup was simple, a light teal eye shadow, some black eyeliner and mascara and a little bit of a light pink cream blush and some pink lip gloss. My nails already were a light turquoise. The outfit was simple yet nice for going out to dinner tonight. I curled my hair in big waves, and loosened it up a bit and pinned my bangs back in a braid against my head.

Later on that night once I was ready I headed downstairs to wait for Edward. I brought my bag with me that was filled with my clothes and everything for this week. Since I was staying at Edward's tonight I was going to need my things in the morning since I wasn't coming back here. I put my makeup case in the bag and zipped it shut, looking around my room once more before leaving.

" Where you going?" Leah asked when I entered the kitchen.

" Out to dinner with Edward. And I'm actually going to be spending a week with my mom in Florida with him."

" Really? That's cool."

" Is everything okay?" I asked her warily.

She shrugged, " Yeah."

" Okay."

I set my bag down on the counter and leaned against it. I put my phone on vibrate and tossed it in my bag and then heard the doorbell ring not even a minute later. Leah rolled her eyes when I raced to the door, but I always felt like it was a first date every time we went out. I know it sounded fucking cheesy, but it was true

Just as I got to the foyer, my father appeared out of nowhere and scared the shit out of me. I jumped back and he wretched the door open almost aggressively. Edward seemed a little taken back to see it wasn't me there, but he still stood tall.

" Hello, Mr. Swan." he said in a low, monotone voice.

My father didn't even say anything to him; he stood there staring at him, which made Edward shift uncomfortably.

" Come on." I said quietly, reaching for Edward's hand.

Instead he reached out his other hand to me and he gave me a beautiful bouquet of red roses. My eyes widened and I took them from his hands and Edward walked into the house and past my father.

The front door shut sharply and made me wince, but I made my way to the kitchen and kept Edward's hand firmly locked in mine.

" Isabella!" my father yelled sharply.

I handed Edward the bouquet and he looked down at me.

" Take this for me."

" Bella, let's ju-"

" ISABELLA!"

I walked to the kitchen and saw my father standing in the middle of the kitchen.

" You're car payment was due a week ago. I'm not paying it for you. Why didn't you get it to me?"

" It slipped my mind. I'm sorry."

" Sorry won't pay the goddamn bill!" he shouted at me.

" I'll get you the money right now, you don't have to fucking yell at me." I replied in a snarky tone.

" I don't need your attitude."

" Then stop asking for it."

I spun on my heel and grabbed my checkbook, Edward's eyes were wide and he looked shocked. I wrote out the check for my car payment, which is always the same amount each month. Once it was written out, I slammed it down on the counter and grabbed my bag.

" There's your fucking money, dad. I'll see you in a week."

" Don't talk to me like that. You should be happy I don't throw you out on your sorry ass. I'm glad I don't have to see you for a week. Get out!"

Edward followed me out of the house quickly, grabbing my bag for me as I put my purse on my shoulder. He unlocked the car, tossed my bag in the back and set my flowers on the seat. I got into the car and put on my seatbelt, quickly, and rested my head in my hands.

When he got into the car, he didn't do anything. Didn't turn the car on, say anything, or even move until he saw me wipe a tear.

I never wanted him to see that. I didn't want him to see the way that my father treated me, and the way we interacted when we did talk. I hated it.

He took off my seatbelt and pulled me into his lap, wrapping his arms tightly around me. He kissed the side of my head and started to rub my back gently.

" I had no idea it was that awful."

" Can we just go. I want to get the fuck out of here." I murmured.

" Yeah, let's go."

I sat back in my seat, but Edward never let my hand go.

" The flowers are beautiful. Thank you."

" You deserve them."

He leaned over the console and gave me a kiss before starting up the car. We drove into Port Angeles and Edward parked infront of Michael's Seafood and Steakhouse. We got out of the car and proceeded to head inside. I've been here about twice, and they have some pretty good food.

When we were seated and waited on, Edward got the Chicken Marsala, and I got the Chicken Pesto Ravioli. We talked quietly over the food, not taking too much time eating dinner, but not rushing. Once we finished Edward graciously paid and we then went back to the car.

Before going home, we stopped by at a local ice cream place in Forks and went back to his house with two strawberry shakes. His house was dark when we got in, so we quietly ventured upstairs with my things. I had found a vase in the kitchen and put my flowers in Edward's room on his end table.

I changed into some sleep clothes and washed my face before getting into bed and sipping my shake until it was empty. I brushed my teeth, even after Edward insisted that it was fine. His hand moved up and down my thigh as I traced patterns on his chest.

" You're leaving soon." I whispered.

" I know."

" Take me with you." I said quietly.

" If I had a choice to get an apartment off campus I would do it, but I can't for now, Angel."

" Make me forget. Even if it's just for a little while." I murmured, leaning forward in his arms to kiss him.

His fingers twisted in my hair and his hand moved down my side before hooking on the hem of my shirt and pulling it up slowly; his fingers stroking my newly exposed skin.

I knew that I could forget for now. But eventually I would have to face it head on.

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Edward and I got up early that next morning, stumbling into the hot shower together. We were both tired and wanted to sleep more, but we had to get to the airport. Carlisle graciously offered to drive us to the airport, which Edward and I both were very grateful for; I was surprised he offered.

I stood next to Edward, fixing my makeup as he shaved. I let my hair dry by itself in curls, and just ran some product through it so it wouldn't frizz. Luckily it turned out smooth. I put on minimal makeup and went into his bedroom to get dressed.

I slipped into a strapless, tube style summer dress. It had a pretty rose pattern on it with light pink, orange, grey/purple roses on a white background. It clung to my chest and flowed out nicely to about mid-thigh. I wore my black leather boots from last night with it, and my cropped black leather jacket. I put on a blue beaded necklace and put my sunglasses on top of my head.

As I grabbed my bag for carry on, I felt Edward come up behind me and wrap his arms around my waist.

" You smell so nice."

My fingers ran over his hands, " You smell pretty nice yourself." I replied with a chuckle, turning around in his arms and burying my face in his chest. He smelt like musk, cinnamon and just Edward. It was his own unique smell, and it was incredible.

" Oh, yeah? Well you smell like fucking...raspberries and Bella, and vanilla or something. All I know is that it's amazing."

" I said that out loud?" I asked, not knowing that I described his smell verbally and not just in my head.

" More like mumbled it against my chest."

He went into the bathroom to grab his things to put in his bag. Once he was finished he zipped up his bag and grabbed it from the floor, also grabbing mine for me after I put a few things in there. Once we made sure we had anything, we headed downstairs. Carlisle was already there, and so was Esme with just baked chocolate chip muffins.

" Mmm, so fucking good." Edward said, grabbing one from the plate.

" Watch your language, you. I'm sure Bella's mother doesn't like a boy with a potty mouth, especially the boy dating her only daughter."

" Of course, mother." Edward said, kissing her cheek.

I poured Edward and I a cup of coffee and we sat down at the table, ate a muffin and then headed out. The drive to the airport only made me want to sleep, and when we got to Port Angeles, Carlisle dropped us off, wishing us a safe flight and telling us to be very careful.

Security was a total bitch, but when I saw that our seats were first class, I almost flipped my shit. I couldn't believe that my mother went all out for us, but I would have to thank her when we got to Florida. I'd called her before we got onto the plane, between security and the terminal just to let her know we were on our way.

Security took forever because they had to check my bag, we had to take our shoes off, hand them our phone and all this other shit. Honestly, it was completely and utterly ridiculous, but we had to get it done. Once I was taking my seat on the plane, Edward sat next to me in the nice, white leather chairs and I set my bag on the ground next to me.

" That was crazy." I grumbled.

" I don't get it. What, do they think that we keep drugs and bombs in our shoes? That's-"

" Fucking nuts." I finished.

" That's right. Damn, I need a cigarette."

" Amen."

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The minute I walked off the plane I could feel the heat. I'd never been to Florida, once. I've never even been to Phoenix, where my mother was at first. Come to think of it, I'd never visited my mom since she left Forks.

Edward's hand linked with mine as we found ourselves in the cool Airport. It was fucking hot outside, but I shouldn't have been that surprised. It was warm enough in Forks during summer, but here it was hot as fucking hell. As we were walking towards baggage claim, I felt his hand squeeze mine.

" Are you nervous?" I asked him as I heaved my bag off the big conveyor belt.

" Kind of."

" Don't be nervous, babe. She'll love you."

Just like I do.

Whoa, where the fuck did that come from?"

" You think so, huh?"

" Yeah, I do."

" Well, your dad?..."

" Once you meet her you'll see their nothing alike."

He grabbed his bag and put the strap over his shoulder, wrapping his arm tightly around my waist. As we walked through the Airport towards the entrance, where we were meeting, I could hear her loud voice and I smiled and headed outside, the sun hitting me immediately.

She was standing by her car, wearing a pair of shorts, a white tank top and a straw cowboy hat over her shoulder length curly hair, and some weird obnoxious necklace, but it was very much like my mother. Of course she was super tan; she basically lived in the sun nowadays.

" Bella!" she shouted

I didn't even get a chance to put my things down so that I could give her a proper hug; she embraced me tightly and kissed my cheek. I hugged her back just as fiercely as she gave, and she pulled away and smiled at me.

" I've missed my beautiful daughter. See, I told you I'd find a way to get you here! I'm so happy to see you, sweetheart."

" You, too. I'm happy to be here...And, mom, this is Edward Masen. Edward this is my mother, Renee Dwyer."

When my mother's eyes landed on Edward, they widened and she leaned towards me.

" You didn't tell me he was this tall. I feel like a smurf!" she whispered quietly before extending her hand to Edward and smiling warmly.

" It's so nice to meet the boy my daughter has been fawning over. You give the term tall, dark and handsome a run for its money."

I think if Edward did, he would be blushing right now, but he kept composed with a charming smile on his face. He was pulling out the big guns, I could tell. Edward really wanted to impress my mom, and even though he didn't have to; it meant so much to me.

" And it's a privilege to meet you, Mrs. Dwyer. Bella has always spoken so highly about you."

My mom grinned, " Aren't you quite the gentlemen, and call me Renee. Now, let's go kids!"

Phil popped the trunk for us and Edward and I put our things in the back. He lifted my things in the back for me and shut the trunk firmly when he was finished, leaning towards me with a smile.

" She's like you, when you aren't acting all I'm-a-badass-bitch-don't-fuck-with-me."

" But I am a badass bitch, and don't fuck with me."

He discreetly smacked my ass, and leaned down to kiss me before getting into the car.

When we got into the back, Edward's legs had no fucking room. He had to sit sideways and bend them out towards the middle. I tried not to laugh at him, but he could see I was hiding it. He glared at me while my mother played twenty questions with him.

Edward amused her with answers, and she just about squealed every time that he would grasp my hand in his.

Jacksonville was definitely different from Forks. The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky, with the slightest wind. Palm tree's were fucking everywhere, and when we were near downtown Jacksonville, the buildings downtown were so very unique. I'd never been a place this warm; I've only been to Forks. I enjoyed watching all of it.

It was along the ocean where my mother lived. She's sent me many pictures since she's moved here but none of them gave the actual view justice.

When we pulled up to her house, it was a ranch house that was all red brick and a black roof. The shutters were all pristine white and near the matching white front door had a beautiful garden, full of flowers, shrubs and bold flowers going up tall metal stands for vines to grow freely up.

Phil pulled up to the driveway and we stepped out. The heat hit me intensely, and I knew that Edward probably was more familiar with this. In Chicago he at least had all the seasons, with Forks, all the seasons blend together, winter is probably the only one that differs because it's gets colder and snow falls.

The trunk was popped and I grabbed my bag out of it and set it on the ground.

" Must be something to be able to see the sun." my mother teased me as I put my carry-on bag over my shoulder."

Edward took my bag before I could get it myself and Phil opened up the front door as I followed after them. When I stepped into the house, I was hit with the scent of something tropical and bright. It was homey though.

The foyer was nice and open, with medium colored wood floors and a pretty ornate rug in the middle. A beautiful crystal chandelier hung above, center in the room. To the left was a hallway and to the right it was open in two spots. It opened up into a dining room, and on the other wall in the dining room there was an opening into what I could faintly see; a living room.

I set my things down and my mother showed us through the house. The kitchen was forward and off to the left, along with a small powder room. It was a very nice kitchen, and then there was a sliding glass door, and the left wall of the living room, the same wall the sliding glass door was on, was all glass, and then it split off into dry wall back to the kitchen and then there was a small table near the sliding glass door.

All the wood in the house was medium colored, but my mother had grey granite counter tops, a white leather couch and a glass coffee table. There were also plants scattered around. All of sudden I heard bounding steps behind me and something jumped on top of me.

" FUCK!" I screamed shrilly as I came in contact with the enthusiastic creature.

I knew that my mother had a dog. Actually, it was Phil's dog, but I hadn't been expecting it.

" Watch your language, Isabella!"

" Well if it didn't fucking attack me like a goddamn oaf then I wouldn't have freaked the hell out."

" Bella!"

" Sorry, sorry." I said, reaching out to pet the obnoxious golden retriever.

" Indie, no attacking!" Renee scolded.

When I looked over at Edward he looked amused. I pet the dog gently and walked towards the sliding glass door.

The view of the ocean was breath-taking. The back patio was very nice, with two white lounge chairs off to the right with a few plants behind them, and a glass table with an umbrella and nice chairs surrounding it in the middle, with a grill off to the side. The water was so blue that it was almost unbelievable.

" Come on now, let me show you your bedroom!"

We were led back to the foyer, and we picked up our things. There were just two doors, but both were very elegant, white French doors. She opened the one on the right and the room was beautiful.

The walls were a marine blue, with white and green accents all around the room. There were white dressers, end tables and carpet. The bed was a mixture of the three, and there were green curtains and blue lamps on the end tables that were on either side of a king sized bed.

My mom never does anything halfway.

To the left was very open bay window, and to the right was a closet and another door, which led to a bathroom that she had told me, near the corner of the room on the same wall of the door to walk in, was a long white couch with a quilt tossed over it.

" I know that this isn't responsible motherly behavior, but both of you can stay in this room. I don't want Edward on the couch out there, and I can't very well put my daughter on the couch so you can share. I trust you both to be responsible adults and to not take advantage of this. I know either way someone would be sneaking out to sleep together anyways."

" We won't, thanks mom." I told her, setting my things down. Edward put his bag on the bed and smiled at my mother.

" Thank you very much, Renee. I appreciate your hospitality greatly."

She smiled in response, " Of course! I'll leave you to settle in for awhile!"

It was twelve thirty here, which was a pretty good three hour time difference from Washington. I was completely exhausted from a straight through, five hour flight. I put my bag on the bed and unzipped my bag. I figured I could just put my clothes away and not have to wait until later.

I took the three bottom drawers in the dresser, and Edward took the top. The dresser was tall, like Edward's, with a flat screen on it. I put my things in the drawers and used the hangers in the closet to put up my shirts and a few dresses in the closet. As Edward hung up a few of his things, he smiled over at me.

" I feel like a married couple." he said with a laugh as he finished hanging one of his black button ups.

" I bet." I said as I finished with my last clothing item. I grabbed the rest of the things from my bag, like my hair tools, makeup, shoes and a purse I'd brought with me. I put my shoes in the closet, and put a few of my things in the bathroom drawers.

About twenty minutes later I was finished, and found myself laying across the bed passed out. Edward kissed my forehead and told me he was going to go see my mother for a bit before leaving- letting me get some much needed rest.

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I was later awoken by Edward telling me that my mom had dinner ready. I was still so exhausted, and I could tell he was, too. I got up and walked to the kitchen tiredly. Edward must have taken my boots of for me earlier because I was barefoot and my cropped jacket was off also.

" What were you up to?" I asked him as we walked to the kitchen.

" Nothing too exciting." he replied.

On the table was a white plate full of chicken Caesar wraps. She had cut each in half and there were ten half's there. My mom smiled when she saw me and gave me a hug.

" Did you have a good nap, sweetheart?"

" Yeah, and th-"

" What would you like to drink, Bella?" Phil asked, walking towards the fridge.

" Oh, water is just fine."

" Edward?"

" Water is good."

" We can talk later." my mom said, taking a seat after kissing my cheek.

We sat at the table in the kitchen, it was less formal than the one in the dining room.

Dinner was really good, and it was absolutely great to be spending time with my mother. Edward seemed really comfortable, which made me even happier. With my father, he's always tense and nervous, and I'm the same; but more or less always an angry person being in that house in general.

Once we had finished with dinner, I helped my mom with dishes and she soon whisked me away to talk. Edward said he was going to take a shower and he went to bed, thanking both Phil and my mom for everything. My mom had taken me out back. The weather cooled, and there was a very nice breeze that felt nice on my skin. All the plants and tree's ruffled with the air, and the water rippled.

" Oh, Bella...He is such a respectable young man you've found yourself." my mother started.

I'd never heard that before.

" Yeah, he's...He's something else."

" I'll admit, I was a little bit wary because of his appearance, but when he came out to talk to me while you napped, he was nothing short of a gentlemen. I can see how much he cares about you. At the sound of your name his eyes just brighten."

I smiled and twisted my fingers together.

" I'm glad you like him."

" Oh, I already adore that boy. Did you worry?"

" It's just...with Charlie...Dad...Whatever...He hates him; it's obvious. And last night we got into it and he told me; 'You should be happy I don't throw you out on your sorry ass. I'm glad I don't have to see you for a week. Get out!'. It was all over the damn car payment. It was a few days late and he started yelling at me; right in front of Edward."

" Are you serious? Sweetheart...Look, I know you don't want to leave Washington because of your friends, and now your boyfriend; but I don't like the thought of you being there. It hurts me so badly to hear how he treats you. Can't you even consider coming to stay with me until college, Bella?"

" I can't, mom...I just can't. Especially with Edward. I don't think I could physically just leave." I said quietly.

" Bella, I know you care about him but..."

" He leaves for college really soon. I just want to spend as much time with him as I can. It's hard enough knowing that I can't go with him. I don't know what I'm going to do when he leaves."

" I think maybe you should consider coming to stay with me. We have room for you here, sweetheart. And I'd love to see my daughter more."

" I know, mom."

She smiled sadly and embraced me, " I just want you to be happy, that's all."

" He's really good to me. I'm happy."

" Good. Now, how about you get some more sleep and tomorrow is a brand new day."

" That sounds good."

My mom embraced me one last time and we headed inside. When I got to the guest bedroom, Edward was already passed out in bed; fast asleep. I brushed my hair and my teeth, and quickly washed my face. I hung my dress on a hanger and put on a racer back tank top and a pair of shorts.

I crawled into bed carefully, and Edward had automatically turned over in his sleep and curled up against me, beating me to the punch. I ran my fingers through his hair once before setting my hand on his back and closing my eyes.

Authors Note- I hope you all enjoyed the chapter.

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