Chapter 25

"That's a long story" he replied

I went limp in his arms as he walked around the corner from the house. There was a car waiting with Rosalie driving Emmett in the passenger's seat. Edward led me to the back and opened the door. Before he got in he went to the front to talk to Emmett. They whispered a few words quickly and nodded. As Edward went to get in the car, Rose slammed on the gas.

"Hey!" I heard Edward yell

"Why are we leaving him?" I asked

"Because the ass-munch almost lost you." She said

"That wasn't his fault" I told her

"Yep, but I'd rather blame him." She said looking in the rear view mirror

I slumped in my seat, and waited for when we got to their house. I knew for sure we were going to be doing lots of talking, and on my part explaining.

30 minutes later

Esme was sitting on the love seat with Carlisle and Jasper, Alice, Emmett, and Rose where sharing a couch. I on the other hand was sitting alone.

"We need to know what's going on Bella" Esme said in a calm motherly voice "We don't want to lose you and Edward misses you so much!"

"I know but I'm no good for him" I told them

"Why" Everybody asked at once

"Because I've done things I shouldn't have, and he can have somebody better than me." I told them in all honesty

"No matter what you've done Edward has done worse, there was this time when he we-"Alice started

"You should talk to Edward" Jasper said as he cut off Alice

"I will" I said then whispered "Maybe"

There was an awkward silence, but when I went to say something the door opened. I turned around to see a soaking wet Edward. While fighting the urge to giggle I got up to get him a towel.

Everybody had cleared out to give us some privacy. I helped Edward clean up and we sat down to talk.

"Bella" He started cautiously" I love you and nothing can change that. Please stay" He begged

"Edward" I replied "I Love you too. I'm not good enough for you"

"I've been meaning to talk to you about my past. There was a time when I ran off to be on my own. I went to Chicago. I was in with a tight knit group well a gang really, but it wasn't so good.I had a gun with me at all times. Not to mention the times that I did drugs." He said in a serious tone.

"Edward I should have told you too. I was into drugs before, and I am again. I don't think that I can stop this time." I said with tears streaming down my face.

"Let me help you" He begged

"You can't" I told him as I stood up to leave

"You're not going anywhere" he said "I will not see you go down because of this. You are smart and gorgeous. We can do this the easy way or the hard way, but you're going to stop using even if we're not together anymore. I love you too much to let anything happen. "

"No Edward just leave me alone" I said

"NO" he replied sharply

"Edward" I shouted as he, for the second time today picked me up and flung me over his shoulder