A/N: So, after driver's Ed on Wednesday I went Christmas Caroling with our church youth group. I only had enough time to come home and grab my carhartt before leaving again. (For all of you who don't have a clue as to what a Carhartt is it's a heavy jacket. Most hunters wear them… but I'm not a hunter just a little southern.) Anyway this is officially the longest story I've ever written. Go me!

Songs for Chapter

My little girl- Tim McGraw

Chapter 48

I sat on my bed unmoving. Clothes were flying around me quickly as Alice raided my closet. "Jeez Bella, how in the world can you have clothes this ugly? Did you get them all at the flea mall or something?" She asked sarcastically.

"Well." I started.

Her eyes grew wide. "Bella, tell me you didn't." Her tone was disapproving.

I laughed. "No, I only go shopping with you. And that's not by choice."

She squealed. "Bella, how can you never go shopping?"

I leaned back on my bed and picked up my phone searching through the contacts. I looked back at her and a shocked expression was covering her face. "Easy." I smirked. I found my mom's new phone number and hit send. "Watch me."

I tuned Alice's nagging out and focused on what I would tell mom. She would be sad that I was leaving the country but I'm sure she would be happy for me. I knew that leaving the country was best for my family and me though. If James ever hurt Charlie, Renee, or Phil I wasn't sure how or if I would get over it.

"Hello!" Mom's rushed voice came over the phone.

"Hey mom, it's Bella. Do you have time to talk?" I asked laughing slightly.

I could hear her movements stop and then I heard a ding. "Bella! How's it going hun? I haven't heard from you in awhile." She stated sadly.

I sighed. "Yeah, I've been a little preoccupied. You could have called me though."

I heard her movements start again and I knew she was busying herself. She was nervous about something. "Yeah, well I wasn't sure how you were getting by with everything. So how's life?" She asked.

I started to smile as my current life flowed through my memory. She wasn't aware that Edward was what he was and I knew that I couldn't tell her. I would have to say though, it was great minus that whole I'm being hunted thing.

"Great mom. That's kind of why I was calling." I paused and when she didn't insert something I continued. "You see I've really gotten close with the Cullens which are new to the neighborhood. Anyway I was accepted into a prep boarding school in England and I really want to go."

"England?" Renee sputtered out.

I sighed. "Yeah, England."

"Wow Bella this is huge." She started.

"I know, and Alice and Jasper got accept too so I won't be alone." I tried to push my goal.

"That's good but, England? It's so far away." I knew she would try to talk me out of it. Now I would lay it on thick.

"I know mom, but I really want to go. I need a change. It's not that I don't love Dad and Forks, it's just I don't know." I breathed out. "I really want this mom."

I recognized the sigh of defeat that signaled the plan was a go. Mom always sighed. "When are you leaving?" She asked.

"Two days." I stated trying to sound excited. I knew this was hurting her but it was for the best.

"Two days." She repeated. "Well, good luck baby." She sniffed.

I smiled. "Mom, are you crying?" I felt tears prick at my eyes also.

"No." She croaked out. "Okay, maybe." She laughed. "It's just my little girl is growing up."

"I'll always be your little girl mom." I heard a loud crash and my head popped up to see Alice holding my closet rack.

"Sorry, your clothes are so horrid that I decided to just get rid of all of them. We'll go shopping later." She winked. "How's your mom?" She asked.

I rolled my eyes and laughed. "Sorry mom, Alice just decided to rip my closet apart."

Mom knew some things about Alice. I couldn't help but tell her about the cooky things Alice did. "Alice is there? Can I finally talk to the infamous Alice then?"

I froze for a second. "I don't know mom. She's pretty busy."

Quicker than lightning Alice's hand held my phone. "Renee?" She asked putting the phone to her ear.

I couldn't make out Renee's voice but I could however understand what Alice was saying. She was chastising Renee for my "bad" taste in clothes. I would bet that Renee was blaming it on Charlie though.

"I know. How in the world did you get her to go shopping with you? I usually have to force her." Alice drank in whatever black mailing tip Renee was surely giving her.

After several minutes more of Alice and Renee talking time Alice sighed. "Well, I would love to meet you sometime. I promise that Bella will be safe with me." I thought she was going to pass the phone back to me but her last line surprised me. "I will. Love you second mommy." Alice giggled into the phone and then flipped it shut.

I was about to ask her what that was all about when there were three sharp raps on the window. My head shot up and I saw Edward's perfect features smirking at me through the window. I was surprised that the sky was dark though. I had spent the whole day watching Alice get rid of my clothes.

I walked to the window and unlocked. I used all my strength to pull up the window. In the end I only got it up about an inch from the sill. Edward watched in amusement and I turned around to find Alice. Somehow, she was gone.

Edward tilted his perfect face and grinned his crooked grin. He lifted one finger and slipped it under the sill. With a flick of his finger the window hit the top and I watched in amazement. I stepped back and Edward slid through the window. He closed the distance between us and lifted my chin with his finger.

"What's the verdict?" He asked.

I wrapped my arms around his torso and placed a kiss on his chest. "We're going to England!"

I was waiting for the inevitable shopping trip when the doorbell rang downstairs. Edward was watching me as I shuffled around my room trying to find the clothes that Alice had demanded I wear. A smirk was placed on his face and I stop and turned to look at him.

"What's your malfunction?" I asked standing clad in short shorts and a tanktop.

Edward stood and crossed the room pulling me into his cold embrace. "Calm down love." He whispered in my ear rubbing circles on my back. "Look in the closet."

I turned around and without warning my door opened. Charlie looked up at me and then pulled the door back so it was cracked. "Sorry Bells, I forgot to knock." He paused. "You have a visitor."

I froze. Did he see Edward? "Um, let me get dressed and I'll be right out." I assured Charlie.

"Okay Bells." He closed the door sounding a little guilty.

I turned on my heel and rushed to the window. My curtains were flapping in the wind and I parted them sticking my head through the window. "Edward?" I whisper-shouted.

Suddenly two hands were on my hips and I felt his cool breath in my ear. "Right here love." Edward's silky voice caressed my ear.

I turned to face him. "Did he see?" I asked as my heartbeat sped up.

Edward shook his head. "No, I was gone too quick. Your lap dog is here though." He spat out and his voice became acidic.

I sighed and walked back to my closet finding my clothes hung on the rack. I closed the door behind me and quickly pulled on my clothes. I paid Edward no mind as I finished putting on the minimal makeup.

"Stay here." I commanded then traveled downstairs.

"Do I have a choice?" He muttered under his breath.

I shrugged. "Only if you want to give Charlie a heart attack or stroke, whichever one comes first."

Edward pouted. "Fine, I'll be here."

I stood still for a second and then debated on how much I could push Edward. I slowly backed up toward him until I was about a foot away from him. I turned to face him and ever so slowly leaned on my tiptoes. I crossed my fingers and placed my lips to his hard cold ones.

The next thing I know Edward picked me up and pressed me against the wall. I wrapped my arms around his neck and ran my fingers frantically through his hair. "I love you." He whispered against my lips.

I broke free of his lips to breathe but his lips just continued to caress my neck. "I love you too." I whispered back. "You and only you."

A/N: Okay so, who's the visitor? I know and you don't ha ha!

Sorry I lied to you. I said by Thursday but I really meant today. I've been under so much stress lately. Drama, Driver's Ed, and well use your imagination for the last one. Not to mention I have a super soar throat! Fun right?

Kayla