"I am so glad that you are here!" Irina was waiting at the door for us to arrive. She immediately ran at an inhuman speed to engulf me in a hug.

I laugh in delight. "I've missed you too Irina."

True to his word, Alex was a complete gentleman. I was worried when he insisted that we drive to Alaska instead of flying. It was an excuse to spend more time alone with me. It wasn't bad though. Alex was actually starting to grow on me. I would never admit that to him though.

We drove to Denali in my car. I have a car, I just don't drive it much. Alex was surprised to learn that I had black toyota camry. It was a simple car but I loved it.

Alex grabbed our bags and followed us inside the house. I barely stepped into the house when Tanya scooped me up into a hug. I was so happy to see them.

"I know that we only saw you five months ago, but it feels like we haven't seen you in years," commented Tanya.

"I think we can all agree that we are happy that you and Alex are paying us a visit." I smiled at Eleazer.

"I'm glad that we are here too. I think getting away for a little while will do me some good."

Irina gives me a wide smile. "I'm glad because there is so much we can do."

I smile and follow Alex to my old room. Nothing about it has changed. Same lavender walls and purple comforter on the queen sized bed. It was nice to see something that is so familiar.

"Well. I think that will do it." I turn to see that Alex placed all of my bags on my bed. He turns to me and gives me a small smile. "I will leave you alone so that you can unpack."

I give him a smile. "When did you start to become a gentleman?"

Alex released a chuckle. "I've always been a gentleman. You just aren't very observant." He gives me one last smile before leaving my room.

I turn around to start unpacking and I can't help but to feel at peace.

XXXX

Weeks have flown by while we have been in Denali.

I've continued my schooling per Carlisle's request. Carmen has been a big help in that department.

I couldn't help but to thank Alex for this. Even though I am away from my family, I'm surrounded by more people who love me also.

"So what do you want to do today?" I look up from the book I'm reading to see Irina entering my room. I send her a smile.

"I'm not sure. What is there to do? There's literally a foot of snow outside the house. We can't really drive anywhere and there isn't a town for miles."

Irina gave me a smirk. "Who said we were going into town. You do know there are other ways to travel than by a car."

"So basically you running while I cling on to you like a backpack."

"Exactly! Come on. We want to take you somewhere. It will be worth it I promise." I stare at her before sighing.

"Your just as bad as Alice you know. But ok." Irina squealed in glee.

"Yay! Dress warm. It's still snowing outside." She leaves my room and I stand up to get changed.

I dress in layers before putting on my snow boots and snow jacket. I head outside to see everyone already ready. All of them had a jacket on, even though they didn't need one.

"Ready?" I look at Tanya.

"Yes, I'm ready. Where are we going?"

Alex gives me a smirk before saying, "you'll see." He then comes at me inhumanly fast and slings me onto his back.

"Hey! I agreed to come so Irina could carry me. Not you!" Alex lets out a laugh.

"Come on. I will be careful. Besides, I'm your only option. Everyone else have already left." I look up to see that everyone had already left.

"Traitors," I mutter under my breath. Alex gives me a chuckle.

"Hold on tight." He then runs out of the house to wherever we were going. I tightened my arms around him at how fast we were going.

I've experienced this before, but I never got used to it. It amazed me how much the world looked different when you were running so fast. All too soon Alex had stopped running.

I got off his back before looking at my surroundings. I couldn't help but to let out a gasp.

We were at the top of a mountain. You could see the whole mountain range around us. The snowy ice caps made the scene look like a fairytale wonderland.

"Wow. You can see all of Denali. I can never get used to this. All of you can go to impossible heights. It's amazing."

"We thought that you would enjoy this. You are probably going back to New York soon so we wanted to show you this before you left." I looked over at Eleazer.

"We are leaving already? I feel like we just got here." Everyone laughed.

"Sophie, we've been here for almost a month. We can stay for another week or two before going back to New York if you want to." I smile at Alex.

"Yeah, that sounds good."

"Great! We will meet you back at the house. Me and Irina will pick up some food for you." I nodded and smiled at Kate.

"Thank you." Everyone left soon after that. I turn to look at the view around me. "It's so beautiful up here."

"I thought you would like it. You get a new perspective of the mountain range from this viewpoint." Alex pauses and looks at me. "I can tell that you've had a good time."

I smile. "Yes, I've really enjoyed this. You were right, being away from Ithaca has really helped me. Irina seems to be doing better also." It was true. I could tell that Irina was still upset and worried but us being here was a good distraction for her.

I tear my eyes from the view to look at Alex. It was at that moment did I realize how close we stood next to each other.

"I'm glad you agreed to come with me. Seeing Eleazer again has been good. He's always been a good friend to me and being back here reminds me of all the times he's helped me. All of them helped me when I almost had some slip ups. I've only been on this diet for fifty years. I can never repay them enough for the kindness they have shown me." I smiled at him.

"They really are wonderful people." I look into Alex's eyes as he stares into mine. I got lost in his golden eyes.

It was at that moment when everything faded around us. The mountain range had slipped from my mind. The only thing I could see was him standing in front of me.

We both leaned into each other. Alex paused for a second before putting his lips on mine. His hands were holding my face while his fingers got tangled in my hair.

I used my hands to grip the front of his jacket. The only thing that mattered at that moment was him.

All too soon Alex broke the kiss. That was when everything came back to reality. I look at him some more before smiling.

"It's about time that you kissed me," states Alex. I couldn't help but to release a laugh.

"If you say anything to anyone, I will just deny it." Alex put on a crooked smile.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." Alex scoops me up in his arms. I take one last look at the view before he heads back to the house.

I think everyone knew or guessed what had happened between us because all of them kept giving me knowing smiles.

Kate even squealed when we walked into the house. I just acted as if nothing had happened. Even though I had a blush in my cheeks.

We all laughed and talked before I headed up to my room to sleep. Alex of course followed me like a lost puppy.

"Just because we had a moment does not mean that I am in love with you." Alex playfully rolled his eyes.

"Just admit that you love me. You know that you do." I smirk and lean in towards him.

"Not tonight red eyes." Alex cracks a grin before kissing my forehead.

"Goodnight Sophie." I give him a smile and get changed for bed.

You would expect that I would have nice peaceful dreams from the kiss that I shared with Alex. But no, I was not having pleasant dreams.

I woke up with a start. I jerked awake from the nightmare that I just had.

For the first time since we left Forks, I dreamt of Bella. I witnessed her jumping off of that cliff into the rough waters below. I jumped in after her to try and take her back to shore.

We were both consumed by water that Bella closed her eyes. I managed to grab her arm before looking up into blood red eyes.

Victoria grabbed my arm and bit my neck. My blood surrounded me as I helplessly watched as she killed Bella in front of me. I woke up just as I lost consciousness.

I couldn't help but to breathe heavily. My door was soon thrown open. I looked up with a start only to see that it was Alex. He hurriedly came over to me.

"Are you ok? Your heartbeat was going crazy." I sigh and tried to reassure him.

"I'm ok. Just a nightmare." Alex looked into my eyes for awhile.

"Ok. Just call me if you need anything." He kisses my forehead before leaving my room.

It was at that moment that I knew I needed to do something. Bella was going to jump off of that cliff soon.

I needed to head back to Forks. Soon. I just needed to find a way on how to leave alone. I would soon be leaving to go back to Forks to see Bella.

Well what do you think? Alex and Sophie have finally kissed! I am excited for the next chapters that will be coming. Hopefully I will be able to post them up soon. Work and everything keeps me busy so I will try to post again soon. Until next time!