Chapter 5:

Someone once told me that love has no boundaries, that it can go on and on, no matter what the circumstances. I used to believe it too, but now I'm not so sure. Can love survive when you're dating a vampire?

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For the first time in a very long time I drove myself to school, Edward never showed up. And in truth, I think the entire day he was avoiding me.

Gym had come and gone, and with it whatever Jeremy and I had been had also disappeared. From Varsity, goddess of gossip, I learned what happened to Jason's ex- girlfriend; he put her in a coma because he was drunk driving. I was repulsed I dated him! I can't see what I ever saw in him aside from him being a normal guy…the perfect conventional relationship. Now all I really wanted was Edward back. It was stupid of me to have left him in the first place and now he was mad at me. It was my fault though, I was the one who started it, I was the one who got mad at Edward for being there to save my life.

I thought that maybe I would have a chance to talk to Edward after school let out, but he drove off in his silver Volvo as soon as the final bell had rung.

So that's how I ended up in front of the Cullen's house. To say that I was nervous was the understatement of the year. I stepped out of my jeep, slamming the door behind me. They would probably know I was there by now because of their excellent hearing. I gulped as I walked to the front door; it opened before I even knocked.

Alice smiled at me. She was thin, with spiky black hair and looked like what I imagined a fairy would look like out of a story book. Her gold eyes sparkled as she welcomed me inside. "You've come to see Edward."

She didn't need to ask me, she already knew.

I nodded.

Alice then surprised me when she wrapped her arms around me in a hug. "Edward and you will be together, it's meant to be."

She released me.

"Now go to Edward's room and make him understand. He will love you. You know he always has," she said in a hushed voice.

"Thank you, Alice."

Her lips curved into a smile.

I made my way up the stairs to Edward's room, I knew my way by heart.

He was sitting on his couch when I entered, listening to one of his many CD's.

He didn't look up as I made my way to the couch and took a seat, cross-legged, on the floor right in front of him.

"I'm sorry."

My words hung in the air, unanswered.

"I know you probably hate me right now…."

"I don't hate you," he cut in.

"Good…But I still wanted to tell you that I'm sorry! I shouldn't have treated you that way after you saved my life. I also wanted to tell you that I broke up with Jeremy. I…I don't know why I ever thought I had feelings for him in the first place."

He looked up at me

"I love you, Edward."

"We can't do this Bella, you know that."

"But Edward…"

"No, Bella we just can't do this." He stood up and walked to his huge bedroom window.

"I don't understand…you were the one who told me not to date Jeremy anymore."

He laughed bitterly, "Yes, well that's because Jeremy almost killed you."

I sighed. "Edward I need you."

He walked towards me now, "No, a normal relationship is what you need!"

"It's too late Edward, you of all people should know that I could only really love you."

He looked frustrated now. "You're trying to give your life up Bella!"

"I could only ever have a life with you." I met his gaze, looking up into his gold eyes.

"Bella trust me, you'll thank me for this later, when you are happy with a family of your own," he said softly.

I stood now, "This is what I want. When I began dating Jeremy I thought I wanted normal but now I realize something, what's so good about normal?"

Silence filled Edward's room as we stared at each other. Then I felt the tears come. "Edward…"

He opened his arms and I fell in them. He cradled me, whispering soothing words into my ear.

"I'm sorry Bella. You should know that I love you more then I ever should have let myself. It's just…"

We stood there for what seemed like hours in each others arms. I then took a breath, "Edward, I know you think you're doing me a favor by letting me go, but you're not.

He remained silent.

"So do me a real favor," I whispered in his ear.

"What's that?" he asked gently

"Kiss me Edward, just kiss me."

THE END OF PART 1

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Authors Note: THANK YOU all so much! I couldn't have written this story without the motivation I received from the reviews. I am already starting another fanfiction that I hope will be out soon.

Till then,

Becoming