Renee's words still echoed in my mind. At first she wanted to know why I was canceling the wedding. Of course she thought there were problems between Edward and I but I cleared it up. I told her there were problems in Edwards family that sort of ruined the mood. I didn't want to have the wedding without my maid of honor. She understood. Then she wanted to know what I was going to do now. That was the hard part. I couldn't really tell her I was running off into the wilderness. So I told her that I was going to travel with Edward. We didn't know where we were going but it was just like a vacation. She had my number if she needed me. Hopefully she wouldn't.

Edward ran close by my side. He hadn't said a word since we left. He said his goodbyes to his family and followed me. I didn't say anything to anyone other than my parents. Charlie just sighed. He didn't say much more after that.

"Well kid, if that's what you want to do. Just keep in touch okay?"

I tried to put his face out of my mind. He looked sad. Of course he did. His daughter was running off to who knows where with her fiancé. He had no idea how literal that was. I jumped a stream and looked over at Edward. He didn't look unhappy but there was no smile on his face. I wondered if he was mad at me for dragging him away from the rest of his family. I knew Esme wanted us all together but I just couldn't take it anymore. I was sick of all the depressed looks, the werewolf that used to be my best friend, and more than anything, the life that I would have had. I wondered how Edward felt now.

"Bella stop."

I slowed and stopped.

"Why don't we talk about this."

"About what?"

"About why we are running. You haven't said a word."

"Neither have you."

"Fair enough."

He took my hand.

"I was just trying to give you time. I think its been long enough. We left a month ago Bella. Say something to me."

Had it really been that long? I guess so. We stopped and hunted every now and then but we never exchanged a word. Only an occasional touch or glance.

"I'm sorry Edward. I just cant think of anything to say. I have so much on my mind."

"I wouldn't know about that."

"I know."

I smiled and he returned it.

"Bella its not your fault they left. I may not be able to read your mind but I know that you think that."

"I just couldn't stand it anymore. I could care less anymore if it was my fault. I'm just tired of everyone looking like they do. Its so depressing. It just makes me feel like there is no reason to even go on. I mean come on! We will see them again. I'll hunt Alice down myself and make her come back."

He looked up at the sky.

"I know what you mean. You could only see their faces. Try having to hear their thoughts all the time. Its just awful."

"I never thought of you having to hear them."

"I tried to ignore it but I just couldn't. Esme was the worse. She would have these depressed thoughts, then realize that she was making it harder on me so she would apologize continuously. I got to where I couldn't be in the same room as her."

We stared at each other.

Then we ran.

I looked through each item on the rack. There really wasn't anything that was my style. Edward had already picked out several things for himself. He was waiting patiently behind me, a wide smile on his face. I walked over to the next rack. After taking a few pairs of jeans I headed for the shirts. Again Edward followed behind me, silently. I couldn't help buy sigh. There was nothing I wanted. I grabbed a few shirts and turned.

"Okay I'm ready."

"Finally."

I punched his arm lightly and we walked to the counter. Edward paid with his credit card and we were on our way. We passed a chicken place and I couldn't ignore the memory of when I had eaten last. I made it a while before my body started to freak out. Edward had laughed when I told him my stomach hurt. Apparently if vampires ate human food they had to throw it back up as soon as possible. That wasn't a pleasant thing. The food was just as it had been when I chewed it. No stomach acid, no digestion. Edward thought it was one of the funniest things he had ever seen. Good for him.

We were staying at a very nice hotel. I didn't ask how much it was to stay each night and Edward didn't bring it up. I had a lot of trouble with spending large amounts of money and he knew it. I was lounging on the couch as he talked with Carlisle. He tried to keep them updated on where we were. I didn't really care. What did it matter where we were? Edward paced the room several times. I watched. Every now and then he would look over at me. Then he would go on with his conversation. I finally got tired of it and went into the bathroom. I turned the hot water on as high as I could. I let the bath fill up then started taking my clothes off. I could no longer hear Edward on the phone. I could easily hear his breathing. It sounded like he was sitting on the couch were I had been. I stepped in and let the water over take me. It was pleasant. I tried to forget all the things that were going on. Then I heard the door open.

"Alice is terribly upset with us."

I lifted my head out of the water and stared at him. His eyes moved over my body before he spoke again.

"She saw that we were running off and she called Carlisle. I guess she is very unhappy that we left so she wants us to come home."

"Yeah that's not hypocritical."

He smiled faintly.

"Yes well, it is Alice. She and Jasper have traveled far north past the Denali clan's territory and they don't intend to come home soon."

"So what now?"

"Well love, I was thinking we should wrap this adventure up soon. Our family is planning on leaving soon since Carlisle cant really pass for being in his late 30s. I thought we could go with them and play the school part again."

I groaned.

He laughed.

"It will be fun Bella. We can be high school sweethearts all over again."

"Oh fun."

"Please Bella, I think you will enjoy high school again. Its so much easier when you remember everything without fail."

"When would this whole move go down?"

"I would say, we should get to them within 2 or 3 weeks."

I dunked my head under the water again. I could still hear him sigh. Then he was there with me. His bare skin touched mine and it was wonderful. He pulled me up and kissed me.

"Edward you knocked half the water out."

He kissed my neck.

"Does that really matter?"

"No I guess not." He lifted up slightly and moved my legs out from under him. They were now spread to either side. It was obvious where he intended to take this and I jumped at it. We hadn't done more than kiss since I took off into those woods. I eagerly pulled him closer. I quickly realized that the bathtub wasn't the best place for this. Every move we made sent waves of water spilling onto the floor. Edward had the same thought. He grabbed me and stood up. We didn't make it past the sink. He sat me up on the counter. We were going to end up paying for this bathroom.