Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT

EPOV

My head was pushed into the pillow, and my arm was flung out to the side, searching for the presence of Bella that wasn't there.

I grumbled and opened one sleepy eye, to see that the space in my bed next to me was indeed empty.

I sighed and sat up in bed, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes with the heels of my palms.

Today was a very important day. Not only was today the championship soccer game, where we were playing the La Push Wolves; but today was also the day that I was going to tell Bella that I loved her.

There was no doubt in my mind anymore that what I was feeling was pure love. I couldn't even begin to imagine my life without Bella in it.

I rolled out of bed and threw on my jeans and a shirt. I threw my soccer uniform in my bag and finished getting ready.

I came downstairs with my backpack and soccer bag in hand and was immediately faced with the smell of bacon, as I stepped into the kitchen.

Alice was standing there, in all her peppiness cooking breakfast. I cleared my throat, alerting her of my presence.

She spun around with a big smile on her face and ushered me into a seat.

I gave her a questioning look and she said, "Today is you championship game, you should have a good breakfast."

She had a certain look in her eye as she put bacon on my plate that said that wasn't the only reason for this special breakfast.

I didn't push it, but gave her a look and started eating my breakfast.

She sat next to me with her own plate and started picking at her food, giving me sly looks every few seconds.

Every time I would catch her looking at me, she would immediately seem very interested in her food.

Once finished with my breakfast, I put our plates in the sink and grabbed my keys, already anxious to go see Bella.

Alice smirked when she noticed my overexcited behavior and seemed to slow her pace, just to piss me off.

I growled under my breath and started pushing her towards the car. She laughed, but started walking at a normal pace nonetheless.

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BPOV

I strode into the school, sunglasses on top of my head, soccer bag strung over one shoulder.

I was still getting looks from people; though today most of the looks I was receiving were not glares.

I opened my locker and got the books I would need for my first class. Upon shutting it again, I was met with Alice's over cheery face, smiling at me in an over exuberant way.

I gave her a wary look and started walking. She easily caught up with me.

"So, are you nervous for the game?" She asked.

I shrugged and said, "Not really." I looked around as we were walking and was aware of a lot more people waving at me. I wasn't used it all, so I just gave them strange looks in return.

"Why are they waving?" I asked in confusion.

She laughed and said, "Because of the soccer game."

I just gave her a confused look in return.

"You are the only reason we've made it to the championships." She said.

"What about Edward?" I asked, laughing when she made the motion with her hand, as if he was of no importance to him.

I cleared my throat and said, "You wouldn't happen to-"

"Lover boy headed to your first class." She said, letting out a breath of air and pointing over her shoulder. "He's already looking for you."

I smiled brighter and readjusted my soccer bag on my shoulder, before striding past her towards my first class.

"So, I guess I'll just see you later!" Alice yelled after me with a smug smirk on her face.

I just waved over my shoulder and picked up my pace.

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EPOV

I was waiting outside our first class, rocking back and forth on my heels.

I tried to look over the heads of the people passing by, trying to see if I could catch a glimpse of her.

All of the sudden my vision was full of strawberry blonde hair.

Tanya.

"Eddie!" She screeched, making me grimace.

"Hello, Tanya." I said, just to be courteous, when really all I wanted to do was shove her out of the way and find Bella.

"So, the big game is today?" She asked, eyeing my soccer bag.

I just nodded nonchalantly and went on my tiptoes to see over her head.

"Well, I would wish you good luck, but my boyfriend is on the other team." She said, flipping her hair.

"That-that's great Tanya." I said, not even knowing what she said because I spotted Bella.

I smiled and brushed past Tanya, to meet her.

I pulled her into my arms, "I missed you." I told her.

"I just saw you yesterday." She said, but hugged me tighter.

"So? I can't miss my girlfriend?" I asked, a smile tugging at me lips.

"Mmmm…I guess you can." She said as she pulled me down for a kiss. I immediately got lost in it. My hands went to rest on her hips, where my fingers drew random patterns into the small gap of exposed skin. She shivered.

I pulled away with a smirk. Her eyes were narrowed, but they showed no hostility.

I pulled her hand into mine, and started towing her towards the classroom. Our not-so-small make out scene, did not go unnoticed, as I saw strawberry blonde hair disappear quickly from view.

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"Come on Edward! We're going to be late!" Bella yelled at me.

We were running towards the soccer field; we were supposed to be there forty minutes early to warm up. We were obviously running late, and as captains this was not good.

We reached the field and saw the rest of our team standing in a group on the far side of the field, obviously waiting for us.

"Here, why don't you go change, and I'll run over there and let them know we're here." I told her, hoisting my bag and running over.

"Hey, sorry. The teacher asked both of us to stay behind for a while." I said, slightly out of breath when I got there.

They gave me unbelieving looks, accompanied with smirks.

I looked around, confused.

Tyler just shook his head and said, "Don't even try it Cullen, the whole school saw you with Bella." He laughed, and the rest of the team soon joined him.

My face turned red, but I cleared my throat and said, "I don't know what you're talking about." Before turning around and heading towards the locker room.

I pushed open the locker room door, running a hand through my hair. I turned and walked into the next row of lockers and stopped in my tracks.

I practically felt my jaw hit the floor.

Bella was standing there with her back to me. Without a shirt on.

My eyes traveled over her milky white skin, watching as she reached in her bag and put on her sports bra.

I think the strangled sound I heard came out of my own mouth, because she turned around and smiled at me.

She didn't seem phased at all about the fact that she was standing there in only a pair of shorts and a bra.

"Aren't you going to get changed?" She asked, gesturing to my soccer bag which was slung over my shoulder.

"Huh?...oh! Oh right!" I said, finally being brought out of my fantasies; I was very aware of how my pants were fitting slightly tighter then they were a few minutes ago. I spun around and nearly tripped over my feet as I tried to set my bag down and open it.

I watched out of the corner of my eye as she pulled her hair out of her ponytail, and bent her head over, running her fingers through the tangles.

I was hit with the scent of strawberries, and inhaled deeply.

I could see each knot in her spine, and a few scars. Her body was extremely well toned, the muscles in her back were very obvious.

I realized I was gawking again and quickly changed into my shorts, before pulling my shirt over my shoulders

I grabbed my jersey and stood back up, I looked to my right and noticed Bella, now fully dressed with her hair up, staring at me.

I raised an eyebrow at her; she blushed at having been caught staring and started looking through her bag.

I chuckled to myself and threw my shirt on.

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BPOV

The blush was still present on my face as we left the locker room. I pulled at the collar of my jersey a little.

Even I had to admit that Edward was in shape. The image of him without his shirt on was still ever present in my mind. He had the beginning of a six pack that my hands were itching to feel.

I breathed out a long breath, now aware that I wouldn't be able to get that image out of my mind for a very long time.

We started warming up by taking a run around the field.

Edward was keeping even with me and soon we were making our last turn around the field.

The other team had finally arrived; and I had to admit, they were pretty impressive. There was one guy in particular, he was obviously their captain. He wasn't as muscular as the rest of them, but he held himself a certain way that told you he was in charge.

Draped over him, was none other then Tanya. 'Figures that she would try to make Edward jealous by dating his enemy. Speaking of which…'

"Who is that, Edward?" I asked, pointing to the other captain.

I heard Edward growl slightly under his breath, I slowed to a jog and looked at him curiously.

"That's Jacob Black." He said, spite evident in his voice.

I stopped in my tracks.

"Wait, what did you just say his name was?" I asked.

He stopped a few steps after me and said, "Jacob."

"No, his last name." I asked again urgently.

"Black. Why, do you know him?" The way he said, made me think that was the last thing he wanted.

I shook my head, easing his worries. My mind was going in overdrive. Could this possibly be the same 'Black' that was after Edward?

I started walking again, but my senses were on high alert.

Edward must have noticed my stiff posture, because he threw an arm around my shoulder and gave me a one armed hug.

"Are you okay?" He asked, concern evident in his voice.

"Yeah, I'm fine; I've just got a lot on my mind." I said, brushing off his worries.

We finished warming up and soon the two teams captains were supposed to meet in the center of the field.

Edward and I waited patiently in the middle of the field for the other team's captain.

I looked over at the stands, aware of the fact that the side with the La Push fans were looking at me and pointing. I sighed; people still couldn't seem to accept the fact that there was in fact a girl on the boy's soccer team.

I turned back around when I heard footsteps approaching.

A few steps later, Jacob Black was standing in front of us. Something inside of me told me that this person was not to be trusted.

"Well well, look what we have here. Long time no see Eddie." He said, laughing.

Edward just glared, his body tense.

"What? No response?" He smirked and looked over at me; I shivered slightly when his eyes raked my body. "Who's this? Your own personal cheerleader?"

"Try again jackass." I said, taking a step forward.

"Ooooh, feisty are we?" He said, then he seemed to notice my uniform.

"You're not serious are you? She's actually on the team?" He was shocked, but then started laughing hysterically.

Edward had to grab me by the shoulders to hold me back.

"Bella, I've already done it and believe me when I say it's not worth it." He said.

I wanted to disagree with him, I'm sure that knocking this guy back a few paces would definitely be worth it. Instead I nodded, but he didn't take his arm off from around my shoulders.

The referee came soon after that and soon the coin was flipped and the other team would be getting the ball first.

This didn't bother me at all. I loved offense, but defense could get bloody too.

I jogged in place, looking over my team to make sure that everyone was in position. Once they were, I looked over at Edward. He gave me a reassuring smile that I couldn't help but return.

I looked up at the sky as it rumbled. It didn't take a psychic to tell that it was going to rain, and soon.

'Even better, soccer in the mud.'

My grin of anticipation turned into an all out smile as I felt the first drop hit my cheek.

Edward saw my smile and matched it; he knew how much I liked the rain.

Silence seemed to take over the field as we waited.

At the sound of the whistle, I was off like a bullet.

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EPOV

Bella was incredible to watch.

The previously doubtful crowd was now cheering her on. I sprinted alongside her as she ran head-on towards Jacob, who was at least twice her size.

She may have weighed at least 80 pounds less, but her agility made up for it.

It was almost in slow motion as she picked up her speed, leaned back and slid, kicking the ball away from Jacob in one of the best slide tackles I've ever seen.

I chased after the ball she had just sent loose and started sprinting down the field with it, weaving and turning with it to get past defenders.

Bella had caught back up with me and I passed her the ball. She maneuvered around a few people, then tossed it back to me. A few long strides later the ball was flying into the goal, past the diving goalie.

I pumped my fist in the air in triumph and turned to Bella with a smile. I laughed when I saw that her entire side was covered in mud, knowing fully well that it wouldn't take long for the other side to match it.

She saw what I was looking at and shrugged, though there was a smile tugging at her lips as well.

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The end of the game was nearing and it was what could only be considered pouring.

My hair was sticking to my forehead, and I brushed it out of the way as I tried to figure out a plan.

The score was tied, only because one of their players made a move that should have been red carded, but instead allowed them to make a goal.

To say that Jacob was pissed, would be a very large understatement.

He was yelling at his team more then ever and was sending nasty glares my way. I just laughed, which seemed to infuriate him further.

I wasn't surprised to see Tanya as his new arm candy. She is exactly the kind of girl he would go after. I don't even remember what I saw in her anyways.

I was watching our teammates in defense try to get the ball back from their offense so that they could pass it up to us.

Emmett, out goalie, made an incredible save and drop kicked the ball up the field.

I sprinted after it, my only advantage being the fact that everyone was slipping in the mud and rain.

The clock was ticking down and I knew we didn't have much time if we were going to score.

I started running with it, almost losing it more then once as I lost my footing in the mud.

I looked to my left as I was running and saw Jacob and a few of his teammates hot on my heels. Glancing in the opposite direction, I spotted Bella.

There was only about thirty yards in-between me and their main line of defense. I looked back over at Bella and waved my hand in a foreword motion.

She nodded, obviously understanding what I was planning, and picked up her speed.

She slipped through their defense easily and started sprinting for the goal.

I charged head-on towards their defensive line, and when I was only a couple yards away I pulled my foot back and sent the ball flying over their heads, at an angle towards Bella.

For the second time during the game I felt like things were moving in slow motion. The ball was sailing towards Bella and I watched as she crouched and jumped as high as her body could manage, twisting in mid-air. I, and the rest of the audience, watched in amazement as her foot came in contact with the ball, hitting it with tremendous force.

The goalie didn't stand a chance. She kicked it in the exact upper corner of the goal, a place even I didn't stand a chance of reaching if I jumped as high as I could.

The stands exploded with cheers as the ball sank into the net.

I was yelling right along with them as I ran at her full speed.

She turned around and smiled when she saw me coming.

She shrieked when I picked her up and spun her around a few times. She was laughing when I set her down again.

I grabbed her face in both my hands and gave her a deep kiss.

I felt her arms wrap around my neck, pulling me foreword. All of the sudden both of us were thrown on the ground into the mud by our overexcited teammates.

We were soon on the bottom of a large dog pile, smiling, even though we were now more covered in mud then ever.

I managed to scramble free and grabbed Bella's hand to pull her out. She was laughing as we watched our teammates act like complete fools.

I pulled her closer to me and was instantly struck with a brilliant idea. "Do you want to go somewhere with me tonight?" I asked, pushing a stray strand of wet hair behind her ear.

"Sure, why don't I go home and change and then I'll meet up with you." She said, "Where exactly are we going?"

"I was thinking that maybe we could go to our meadow." I told her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder and leading her off the field.

"Sounds good, just let me go home and shower and I'll meet you there." She said, giving me a small peck on the lips.

We went through the trophy ceremony fairly quickly and soon I was watching Bella drive away in her car.

I quickly got in my own and started heading home quickly, more nervous about what I was about to do then I was for the championship game.

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BPOV

I got out of the shower and pulled on a pair of jeans and a thick coat. The rain had died down but it could start up again at any second.

I had had to take most of my weapons off for the game, but they were all back in place now.

I got in the car and started heading towards the opening of the trail towards the meadow that Edward had taken me to before.

I had on my sturdy shoes, so the walk wasn't that bad. I knew that I wouldn't get lost but it was still a relief when I came to the opening and saw Edward sitting under a tree where the grass was less wet.

"Hey." I called out, alerting him to my presence.

He stood up and smiled at me, and my face soon formed into a smile without even having to think about it.

"Hey." He breathed.

He grabbed my hand and I sat down next to him, leaning our backs against the trunk of the tree.

We started talking about anything that came to mind, and I found myself smiling even more then usual.

He stood up at one point and reached for my hand. I gave him a confused look but let him help me up nonetheless.

"Bella, there's something I've been wanting to tell you for a while." He said, there was a nervousness behind his words now that I hadn't noticed before.

I swallowed hard, but listened intently.

"You are unlike any girl I have ever dated before. You are more important to me then you could ever imagine." He continued, looking me directly in the eyes.

I felt my mouth go dry. 'oh no'

"I don't know what I would do without you Bella, my life seemed so bland compared to now."

Tears were starting to gather in the back of my eyes that wouldn't go away. I ran a hand through my hair in distraught.

"I don't know how else to say this." He continued.

"Bella, I love you."

My world felt like it had froze. The tears that had gathered in my eyes spilled over and started running down my cheeks at an alarming rate. I couldn't even remember the last time I cried.

"Please, don't say that." I whispered shaking my head.

I couldn't do this anymore. I couldn't do this to him.

"But it's true Bella! I love you." He continued, wiping the tears on my cheeks away with his thumbs.

Sobs started retching through me, tearing me apart as I shook my head at him.

"You d-don't mean that. P-Please do-don't say it, you can't love me." I told him, turning my head away.

He grabbed my chin softly and made me look at him.

"Why? Why can't I love you?" He asked quietly.

"Because." I said, my sobs quieting slightly. "It's not the real me that you love."

I had to do this. I couldn't let this keep going; I couldn't do this to him anymore.

"What?" He asked, obviously confused.

I took a deep shaky breath. I was tired of this, I was sick of pretending. I owed him enough to tell him the truth, he needed to know it.

"Edward, I'm not who you think I am."

I could tell he was about to cut me off, but with another shaky breath I stopped him.

"It's no coincidence that I moved here, that I'm in all of your classes, and that I'm on the soccer team with you. It was all planned.

Everything you think you know about me, is a lie." I continued, a few stray tears still ran down my cheeks.

He dropped his arms from my shoulders and took a step back, his face serious.

There was no way I could stop now, even if I wanted to.

With another shaky breath, I started, "I am Isabella Swan, I attend Meyer Academy in California, it's a school specializing in training special agents. I was sent here on a mission…involving you."

I looked into his eyes, frustrated when I saw a look of disbelief.

I waited to see if he was going to say anything.

When he didn't, I continued. "You should believe me, I'm telling the truth. For once."

I was struck by an idea and I reached into my pocket and fished out my ID badge. I tossed it to him, he easily snatched it out of the air and started reading it.

"Bella, this doesn't prove-"

"Okay, then how about this." I said, sliding both of my knives out of their holsters on my forearms and into my palms.

His eyes widened at the sight of the two weapons, and watched as I expertly spun and sent them flying, sinking them into the tree twenty feet to my right; you would have to use some muscle to pull those out.

He was looking at the two blade handles that were sticking out of the tree then back at me.

I had to make sure that he really understood. I had to make him understand that it wasn't me that he was in love with.

My cheeks were still wet as I pulled out my gun from my hip and took out the bullets; his eyes followed both parts as I threw them on the ground. I bent down and unclipped my backup gun from my ankle and did the same thing.

"I've killed people Edward. It's what I was made to do." I told him.

There was silence for a while.

This time when I looked into his eyes, I saw what I should have seen the first time. Fear, and anger. I started to explain.

"When your car blew up-"

"That was you!?!" He said, anger taking over for the moment.

"Well...-" I started to explain, but he cut me off.

"And the dance! When I blacked out…And then there was my dad's office." He said, his brain processing the massive amount of information that I had thrown at him.

"Is that what you're after!?! My dad's company!?!" He yelled, taking a step back from me.

"Well, in a way…" I said.

The look of mixed unbelief and anger he threw at me, made me step back a little.

I just kept chanting in my head, 'He needed to know. He needed to know'

I felt like my chest was collapsing, I couldn't take that look.

"Edward, I was sent here to protect you-" I told him, but was cut off once again.

"Why should I believe you!?! You've been lying to me this whole time!"

I winced.

'He needed to know. He needed to know that he can't love me.'

It was silent for a few seconds before it was broken.

"Was any of it real?" He whispered, but I didn't quite hear him.

"What?"

"Was. Any. Of. It. Real!?!" He asked, his voice many notches louder.

I finally understood what that feeling in my chest was.

It was my heart breaking.

'I can't let him know, I have to do this. I'm sorry.'

"No." I said, my voice only had the slightest tremor.

The word felt thick on my tongue. It was a lie.

Silence ticked by for a long time; I breathed in shaky breathes.

"Your right." I looked up at him, staring into his green eyes. "I don't love you."

He brushed past me and before I could even think, he was gone.

I stood there for a few moments after he was gone, simply in shock of what I had done.

My eyes filled with tears again as I took in lungfulls of air, practically gasping for breath.

I didn't even bother trying to wipe away the streams of tears that were running down my face.

I just kept telling myself, 'He had to know, it was the right thing to do.'

My entire body felt numb with the ache of what I did. All my thoughts swirled together until I could hardly think anymore.

I felt my knees give way beneath me, and I sank into the wet grass.

I had let him go for one reason and one reason only.

I loved him.

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A/N: Okay, so I know that all you guys hate me right now and want to start a riot against this chapter. Some of you even said that if I did it like this it would ruin the story for you. Well, sorry about that. I've actually been planning this chapter from the beginning; it's a very important part of the story. So…deal with it.

I got some really good answers to the question I asked in the last chapter. Some of my favorite answers for 'What kind of car would you pick for Bella?' would have to be the Lamborghini Reventon and the Lamborghini Murcialargo. I have to agree with those of you who posted these cars, they are pretty kick ass.

So, this chapters question is… 'Bella uses many weapons in this story, if you had to pick one as your weapon of choice, what would it be?'

Please try not to harass me about the late updates. I am very sorry, but school has restarted and I have practically no free time. I'll try to update as fast as I can, because I know that you guys are all excited for the next chapter, and you have a good reason to be.

Please try not to hate me in your reviews. :P