A/N: Well, it's the last chapter. It's a bit shorter, but I'm planning a sequel. It'll probably be up in a couple of days, maybe sooner.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight. (cough) I wish I did. (cough)

The rest of the week passed in a bliss. I spent every moment during the day with Edward in the meadow, and every moment at night with Edward at the piano bench playing Debussy. It was harder than Linkin Park, but it was still fun to play.

I went home twice a day, once in the morning to fix Charlie breakfast and to get a change of clothes, and once in the evening to fix Charlie dinner and change my clothes yet again.

Friday was a beautiful, sunny day. I really hoped the first day of school would not be like this, it wouldn't be a good thing to be absent on the first day of school.

Edward and I came back to the house to find Emmett and Rosalie packing up the Jeep Wrangler and Jasper packing up the BMW. Alice was standing next to Jasper, she whispered, "I don't want you to leave."

"It's just Washington State."

Washington State? We're in Washington State… oh! He means the university.

It dawned on me then that Jasper, Emmett, and Rosalie were all going to college this year. Obviously, Jasper was going to WSU, but where were…

We are going to have so much fun in Europe. I need to thank Emmett again for agreeing to take me there…

That answers that question.

Then it hit me, it was just going to be me, Edward, and Alice. It was going to be quiet without Emmett around.

It's time to say goodbye.

Emmett and Rosalie were walking over; Jasper and Alice were saying their goodbyes now. Emmett wrapped me up in a bear hug and when he let go, he did the same to Edward. He gave a slightly smaller hug to Esme and simply just shook Carlisle's hand. He then went over to Alice and wrapped her and Jasper up in the same bear hug and went over to the Jeep to wait for Rosalie.

Rosalie had started with Carlisle and Esme, giving each of them and awkward hug. She shook Edward's hand gave me an awkward hug as well. She shook both Jasper's and Alice's hand until Alice pulled her into a hug. Then she went over to the Jeep and Emmett helped her in, they waved as they left the driveway.

Jasper came over and said his goodbyes. He shook everyone's hand and went back to Alice. They hugged and kissed one last time before he got into the BMW.

"Thank you for talking Rosalie into lending me this."

"It was no problem." Alice replied.

He started the car and waved as he left.

Don't you need to be at Charlie's?

Shoot. I'll be back in a half hour or so.

He kissed me before I ran off.

The night and weekend passed without any problems. It was quieter and Alice seemed to be in her room more often.

She misses him doesn't she?

She'll be up there every other weekend or so. Or he'll be down here. It's not like he hasn't been to college before.

True.

It was night, and for once, we weren't at the piano. We were sitting in my room making sure I had everything for school just in case we had to make a last minute drive to a store if I was missing something.

Thankfully, I had everything. Even though I wouldn't mind a drive around town….

"Want to go for a drive around town?"

"Sure why not?"

It started out as a quiet drive.

"Another school year."

"What?"

"I've lost count on how many times I've actually attended high school, it's almost monotonous."

"How many times have you been to high school and fallen in love?"

"Once. And it will never happen again. Because my love will always be you."

I smiled.

"How many times will I attend high school?"

"Too many times to count."

I laughed.

Edward's POV

I was really glad I had changed her. I didn't regret it, even though I thought I would. I was glad really, she wasn't in danger from me anymore. It was like the feeling I had the time when I knew she knew everything about us and didn't have to worry about keeping secrets.

Except, this feeling was better. This time, I knew she wasn't going to go and run screaming away. I felt as if a great weight had been lifted from my shoulders. It was going to be the best year of my life-or death-however you want to look at it. And my life was just going to get better.

My thoughts were interrupted by her hand finding mine. I held on to it as I continued to drive. My life was missing something before she came into it. She was that something.

Bella's POV

I couldn't be more happier. I had what I had wanted more than anything. I didn't think my life could get better. Though I had a feeling it would, knowing Edward. Even though I was dead, I had never felt more alive. How could Edward even consider this hell? He wasn't a monster, neither was I. I guess he just didn't get it.

I could probably convince him that he wasn't a monster. I mean, yeah, he had a bad past, I wouldn't deny it, but he's changed now. He claims that he was planning to kill me the day I met him, but he didn't. He has changed. He has changed not only himself, but he has changed me, in more ways than one.

He finally has what he was missing. It just so happens that that something, is me.

I reached out and found his hand, he held onto it as he continued to drive. I smiled, my life-or death-however you want to look at it, was complete.

I was home when Charlie got up. I had already fixed him breakfast and was sitting on the couch reading Pride and Prejudice for the I-don't-know-how-many-nth time.

"Morning Bells."

"Morning dad."

"Edward picking you up?"

"Yep,"

On cue, the doorbell rang.

I leaped up to let him in.

"See you tonight."

"Okay dad."

Edward held the door open for me and I climbed in, shoving my bag into the backseat.

"Hey! Careful there!"

Looking back, I noticed Alice sitting there.

"Sorry."

"It's okay, just be more careful next time." She put my bag on top of hers and Edward's sitting next to her.

"Ready to start a new chapter of your life?" He asked me as he got in.

"Death. And yes, I am."

He laughed, and so did Alice.

I joined in as he sped out of the driveway.

We arrived at the school in record time. Edward held the door open for me and I stepped out. Alice handed us our bags and danced off to find her first class.

Mike was walking over to me.

…maybe she'll date me now that Jessica and I've broken up…

Here we go again. And no, I won't date him, not in a million years.

Good. Can we run him over after school?

Maybe, depends on how annoying he is today.

"Morning Bella!"

"Good morning Mike. Come on Edward, what's our first class?"

"English, come on, let's go."

"See you later Mike."

It's going to be a long year.

Are you ready for it?

Of course! Come on! Let's go!

I ran, human speed, to English.

Bring it on!

Fin

A/N: Well, I hope you enjoyed my story. Look out for the sequel! R&R please!