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Edward Cullen

Edward Cullen

Edward Cullen

I think you get the point!

Chapter 45

Jake remained silent as he followed us out of the hospital. I could feel the tension between the two of them grow the longer they spent together. There was something they weren't telling me.

Jake turned off the truck and I sat in between the two of them. Jake's body was extremely hot while Edward's was extremely cold. I looked from Edward to Jake and then back at Edward's house.

"What?" Edward asked Jake.

"Get out." He barked.

Edward's expression was a mix of shock, anger, and disbelief. "Yeah, good luck with that mutt. I'm not leaving Bella." Edward scoffed.

There was a loud smack from my left and I jumped closer to Edward. I hadn't noticed that my eyes were clenched shut and I had stopped breathing. "Breathe Bella." Edward's cool breath caressed my ear.

I opened my eyes one by one to see Emmett glaring at Jake from outside the truck. "Problem dog?" He asked with sarcasm in his voice.

Jake rolled his eyes and opened the door shoving it into Emmett. "Let's get this over with." He huffed out.

I watched as he stormed into the house making the door bounce off the wall. I cowered closer into Edward's chest and liked that his cool body soothed the pain in my arm. "What's his problem?" I contemplated over Jake's actions.

Edward shrugged. "Bad tacos?" He grinned.

I slapped his arm playfully which just resulted in my fingers stinging. "If I lick you will my tongue get stuck?" I asked as he lifted me out of the truck.

He laughed and kissed my forehead. "I don't think so."

I snuggled into his chest as he wrapped his arm around my waist. "You're not going to leave are you?" I asked as the fear made my voice shake. I didn't think that I could take him leaving again.

"Of course not love, I just got you back." Confidence obvious in his voice.

I hugged him tighter. "Good, I don't want you to leave me."

He ushered me into the house and I stepped through the door. I looked around the room and it seemed as if everyone was there. I also noticed a really pretty blonde that I hadn't met before. I assumed she was the girl that Emmett always talked about.

I noticed that everyone's face was tense except for the blonde's. Her face was indifferent, almost as if sitting there bored her. I followed Edward to one of the love seats and he sat me down pulling me close to his side. He placed his arm around my shoulder and my hurt arm pressed against his torso. His other hand ran up and down my other arm leaving a trail of goose bumps.

Carlisle rose and stood in the middle of the room. "Okay, we need to talk about what we're going to do about Bella." He paused. "Obviously she's not safe here in Forks."

Suddenly I was confused. "Wait, why not? You didn't get him?"

The blonde glared at me. "What do you think?" She sneered at me.

I cowered into Edward's side at the hatred behind her voice. Jasper's eyes were sympathetic but Edward's eyes were cold as he shot daggers back at the blonde. "Shut up Rose." He snapped at her.

Edward looked back at Carlisle. "I'll take her away for awhile. Just Bella and me."

My heart fluttered at the possibility of being alone with Edward all the time. I could get use to that. The only thing was Charlie and Renee. What would I tell them? Hey mom and dad, I'm going away with my undead fiancée until they kill the other undead guy. Yeah, that'll sell.

Jake stood up seething with anger. "No, that's not going to work." He paused. "First, what would you tell her parents? Second, what happens when he hunts? Third, she still has to finish high school."

Edward rolled his eyes. "All things are covered." Edward smirked. "Bella will ask her parents if she can go to a boarding school. I will enroll as the same age as her and when I hunt I will make sure she is completely safe. By the time high school ends we will be able to go to college and James should be gone by then."

Carlisle nodded. "Sounds good. Will Charlie and Renee agree to it?"

Edward nodded. "Of course. They wouldn't let Bella pass up an opportunity like that. As long as Bella is okay with this plan."

Carlisle paused. "Edward, when will she be changed."

Edward's eyes grew wide and he held me tighter to his side. "She won't be." He growled.

Jake jumped up. "Damn right she won't be changed."

I pushed Edward away. "Yes, I will be changed." I countered.

Edward didn't falter in his grip or his words. "You don't know what you're saying."

"I do know what I'm saying." I paused. "I love you Edward and I always want to be with you." My voice came out in almost a whisper.

His eyes softened and he bent down placing a cool kiss on my forehead. "I know and I love you too. That's why I wont' change you. You've got your whole life ahead of you."

"Edward, you can't promise that." Carlisle spoke up his voice calm. "If we changed her then we wouldn't have to worry about James or any vampire."

"Yeah, face it Ed. She smells really good." Emmett laughed.

Edward's face whipped around quicker than I thought possible. He barred his teeth at Emmett and a feral snarl ripped from his throat. "You don't think I of all people know that?" He snapped at Emmett.

I wasn't sure whether to pull away from Edward or to cower into his side. I grabbed his hand and squeezed it lightly. He looked back at me and his eyes started to grow the golden color I loved. Of course I missed his green eyes, but amber would work.

"I still think there should be someone other than just Edward. What if he has to hunt and James comes?" Jake asked.

"Are you wanting to go Jacob?" Carlisle asked the obvious question.

"Yes." Jake answered. It was no surprise to any of us.

Carlisle shook his head. "Impossible. You would have to get re-stationed. You already have a life here."

"Jazz and I will go." Alice offered.

"Are you sure?" Carlisle asked Alice in disbelief.

She nodded. "Of course. It's the obvious answer. Bella's my best friend, I'd love to live with her!" Her excitement bubbled over.

I loved that Alice was such a loyal friend. She'd give an arm and a leg to make you happy. "Thanks Alice." I whispered.

She smiled triumphantly. "Of course. This way the rest of the family can make sure Charlie stays safe and I get to go shopping!"

I could have sworn that I saw Carlisle roll his eyes. I smiled and snuggled into Edward's chest. "So what now?" I yawned.

"Go to sleep." Edward whispered. "We'll be ready to leave in the morning."

The next thing I knew I was being lifted off of the couch and then carried up the stairs. "Where are we going?" I asked sleepily.

"It's a surprise." Edward whispered in my ear.

"I hate surprises." I groaned.

Edward chuckled and placed me down on what I assumed was the bed. "Would you like to change into some different clothes?" He asked me.

"Mhmm." I mumbled.

I felt dead on my feet as I stripped and pulled on some warm clothes. I barely remember anything after Edward pulled the covers over me and nestled his mouth to my ear. He trailed kisses from my neck to my ear and proceeded to hum into my ear.

"Good night my love. Tomorrow will be a new day."

A/N: Okay, shortish chapter. I've been rather busy with Driver's Ed so I might not be able to update that much. I just wanted to let you know that you're lucky that you even got a chapter. I just went through complete hell today. We had this Christmas float for our community parade and it got completely destroyed.

Kayla