Chapter 5

EDWARD'S POV

I didn't want Bella going to that party.

"Bella why do you even want to go?" I asked as she came back into the room.

"It's not that I want to, it's just something I think I need to do. Some of the people from school want to see me, so I'll just make an appearance and then come home."

She put her newly dried hair up into a pony tail.

"But school is over, didn't these people already see you yesterday?"

"Edward, I'll be gone for two hours. While I'm gone, you can go feed or do something with your family."

I got up, and grabbed a hold of her. "I don't want anyone else to be with you."

"Oh Edward, are you worried about Mike?"

Bingo.

"If he even looks at you wrong-"

"Don't worry. I'll say hey and that will be it."

I growled.

"Well I have to get ready…so if you want to stick around…"

"No, I'll leave you to get ready." I went to the window. "I'll be there to pick you up, alright?"

She followed me, and kissed the back of my neck. "I'll be waiting."

BELLA'S POV

"You look very nice Bella." Charlie said.

I pulled at the sundress. "Gee thanks."

"Really, you do."

I gave him a smile, and waited at the door. Jessica was picking me up, and from there we were going to a party that a few seniors were throwing.

I missed Edward like crazy, and he had only been gone 20 minutes. I wondered if he missed me yet.

I saw the headlights in the driveway, and turned.

"Jessica's here dad."

"Alright, just have fun and be careful." Charlie watched me run to Jessica's car.

"Hey Bella, nice dress. I told you white was your color!" Jessica smiled.

"Thanks, you look nice too."

"So why didn't Edward come?"

"I think he was going to spend time with family, and anyways he isn't interested in that kind of thing."

"Well maybe it's for the best – he seems a little possessive to me."

The rest of the ride after that was silent. I didn't like Jessica talking about Edward that way. I got the feeling that she only said those things because she wanted Edward.

We pulled up to the house, and I got out quickly. I hoped time would fly.

Inside it wasn't too noisy except for music and different groups chattering. The one person I didn't want to see saw me quickly, and strode over.

"Bella, you made it!" Mike gave me a hug.

"Yeah." I bit my lip as he let go.

"Where's Cullen?"

"Edward didn't come tonight."

Jessica opened the door. Mike looked her way, and then looked back at me.

"Well I'll talk to you later Bella."

I smiled and walked away to find someone else to talk to.

EDWARD'S POV

I pulled up to the house, careful so as not to bring attention to myself. If Mike was anywhere near Bella, I would suck him dry.

I got out of the car and listened for Mike's thoughts.

Bella's lookin' pretty hot tonight. It's a good thing Cullen didn't show.

I gritted my teeth, and tried desperately not to find Mike and bash his skull in.

Alright there she goes up to the balcony. Here it goes.

I dashed around the house to the back. Sure enough, I saw Bella on the balcony, looking out into the trees. Her face was bored. I smiled.

When I saw Mike come and stand next to her, my smile faded.

"Hey Bella, are you having fun?" Mike asked.

"I guess." Bella shrugged, and tried to scoot away.

"So how are things with Cullen?"

"His name is Edward. And things are great, in fact, we're moving in together."

I laughed. There's my girl.

"Moving in? Isn't that a bit soon?" Mike put his hand on Bella's shoulder.

"Actually Mike, it isn't, and if you don't mind, I think I'll go now. This is uncomfortable." Bella turned to leave.

"Wait, Bella I wanted to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"Bella, I'm dumping Jessica tonight. I never liked her, I always liked you. There's this thing this weekend and I was-"

"I'm not having this conversation with you Mike. I'm dating Edward, and I don't like you like that."

"You know, I'm tired of you not listening. You're going to go out with me."

That's when Mike grabbed Bella and shook her. I turned and darted for the front of the house, and raced inside.

When I opened the door to the balcony, Mike released Bella, and she nearly fell to the ground.

"H-hey Cullen, we were just talking."

I charged at Mike, and gave him a good punch in the face. Then another. Then another. The last one wasn't as hard as the others. I didn't want to kill him.

"Get up." I grabbed Mike by the collar of his shirt, and jerked him to his feet.

"What the-"

"If you ever touch Bella, or so much as glance her way, I will hunt you down and kill you." I growled in his face.

Bella's hand was on my shoulder, and so I dropped Mike on the ground.

"Let's go." I picked Bella up, and carried her down to the car.

"Are you alright?" I asked, pulling out.

"I'm fine." Bella smiled at me.

"What?" I glanced over.

"Thanks."

I smiled. "I should be saying thank you too."

"Why?"

"For saying all those nice things about me." I grabbed her hand.

"You're welcome."

I looked at the ring on her finger. "I love seeing that on you."

"I love wearing it."

"You didn't tell Charlie did you?"

"No. I kept the ring in my hand the whole time."

"Bella?"

She looked over at me with those eyes that could have melted me. "What?"

"What do you think of getting married in the winter?"

BELLA'S POV

Today was the last day. It was the last day to breathe. It was the last day to blush. It was the last day to be warm.

I had been living with the Cullens' for a week, and it was finally time to be changed.

I woke up with Edward lying on top of me. His head was on my chest, and our legs were tangled together.

I raked my fingers through his hair to let him know I was awake.

"Good morning." He murmured.

"Good morning."

He lifted his head, and took me into an embrace. "Today is the day."

"Yes it is."

We sat for a long time before I got up.

"I need a human minute." I got up and was about to open the door when my heart broke, and I knew Edward's was breaking too.

It was my last human minute.

In the shower, I cried quietly so Edward wouldn't hear. I wanted to be changed so badly, but it hadn't fully sunk in that it was my last day to be human. It was emotional.

After I showered and brushed my teeth, I rejoined Edward. Everything was set. At around noon, Edward would change me. Carlisle, Alice, and Jasper were going to stick around and the others were going hunting.

"Bella, I love your underwear." Edward said suddenly.

"What?" I blushed furiously, and realized that Edward was probably going to be saying things like that for the next two hours.

We snuggled in the bed for a long time. Every once in awhile, he would bury his head in my chest or say something embarrassing. I knew it was hard for Edward, but I also knew he was excited.

When noon rolled around, Carlisle, Alice, and Jasper came in.

"It's time Edward." Carlisle said.

Edward nodded.

"If you need anything, just call."

"Good luck Bella." Alice hugged me tightly.

"Thanks."

Then it was time.

Edward laid me out on the bed, making me as comfortable as possible.

"Jasper is going to try and calm you down if the pain gets to be too much. If you need anything at all, just ask and I'll get it for you." Edward explained everything to me.

"Everything is going to be fine." I assured Edward.

"I know." He smiled, and kissed my forehead. I knew there was one more thing to do.

"Edward look." I flashed him quickly.

Then, for one final time, I blushed.

EDWARD'S POV

"Are you ready?" I asked.

Bella took in a deep breath. "Yes."

I gave her one final kiss, and then put my lips to her throat. She gave a little yelp when my fangs first entered her skin. Once I started sucking, she shouted a little. It would only get worse from there.

After the first few minutes were over, she started thrashing and screaming. Tears flew from her eyes.

Jasper calmed her down, and it knocked her out for a good couple of hours.

Alice came to stay with me.

"Do you think she'll be alright?" I asked. Bella was still knocked out, but she whimpered in her sleep.

"Yes, it's just going to take time." Alice said.

"Edward!" Bella screamed. I held her tighter. It killed me to see her in this pain.

"Alice," I said, trying not to break down, "I think I need to do this alone."

Alice nodded, and left.

BELLA'S POV

All I remembered was the fire. It had been the most painful experience.

When I opened my eyes, Edward was holding me tightly to his body, whispering words of comfort against my hair.

"Edward." I said.

"Bella…thank God." Edward cradled me so that I could see his face.

"How long have I been asleep?"

"Five days. It's over Bella." Edward kissed my forehead.

"How are you feeling?"

Edward laughed. "You just went through hell and you ask how I'm feeling?"

"I heard you in my sleep."

He frowned. "It was hard to watch you be in so much pain."

"Now we can be together forever." I touched his face.

"Forever." He smiled.

"Edward…there's something I want to do." I said.

"Alright."

"Stay right here." I got up, and grabbed a few things before running to the bathroom.

I slipped on the Victoria's Secret lingerie that Alice had bought me, and then pulled on one of Edward's T-shirts.

But that was when I saw myself in the mirror.

I was very fit and very skinny. My hair had gotten a shade darker, and my eyes were the color of blood. My skin was pale, but it suited me for once. I looked better than I ever had.

Edward hadn't moved since I had been gone.

I closed the door, and stood against it.

"What are you-"

Edward stopped when I pulled the T-shirt off.

"Well? Aren't you going to come and get me Mr. Edward Cullen?"

In an instant, Edward had me pinned to the door, and we were kissing. We had always dreamed that someday, we would be able to kiss that way, and now we were.

Somewhere in that make out session, Edward had ripped his shirt off. Still kissing, he lifted me into his arms and threw me on the bed.

You know what happened next.

Edward let out a low whistle. "What do you have to say Mrs. Bella Cullen?"

"You're an animal." I murmured against his skin.

Edward smiled. "Now all we have to do is get through the fall, and you'll be the official Mrs. Masen-Cullen."

"I already feel like I am."

"Everyone wants to see you." Edward said suddenly. He was dressed in a flash.

"Alright, alright." I dressed in an outfit that Alice had picked out for me. Simple jeans and a low cut, long sleeved, red shirt. It showed off my newly toned stomach.

"Why would you dress in something that I just want to rip off of you?" Edward groaned, but he smiled.

"Come on." I rolled my eyes, and followed Edward downstairs.

"May I present the new Bella?" Edward announced.

I quickly walked down the stairs, and waited to see what everyone thought.

Wow. Bella looks amazing.

Damn, I hope Alice doesn't catch me staring.

Who is that?

She looks pretty good.

"I heard all of that." I said.

"Of course. Because I changed you, you have my mind reading power." Edward put an arm around me, and gave Emmett and Jasper the look of death.

"Chill Edward." Jasper chuckled.

Alice gave him a quick whack in the back of the head.

"You look amazing Bella." She gave me a hug.

"I know…you already told me. Well, you thought it."

"Bella and I are going to go out for awhile." Edward put an arm around me.

"Are you taking her to feed?" Alice asked.

Edward nodded. "We should be back in a couple of hours."

In the car, I wrung my hands nervously.

"Are you going to be okay?" Edward asked, reaching over to take my hand.

"I'm just a little nervous."

"Feeding isn't that hard. It's-"

"Not about feeding. I'm worried about telling Charlie and my mom about us being engaged and about me being a vampire."

Edward laughed.

"What's so funny?" I shot him a glare.

"You're worried about your parents accepting you…not about that fact that you have to maul an animal to drink its blood?"

"So?"

He shook his head. "You're amazing."

EDWARD'S POV

I parked the car and jumped out. Bella stepped out, but once her feet touched the cement, she fell forward.

Of course I caught her.

"Bella?" I asked, looking her over.

"I'm alright; I'm just a little weak from the past few days…and earlier." She smiled up at me.

"Well I'm going to enjoy this." He slung me on his back.

I don't know the next time I'll be able to do this.

With Bella as a vampire, she wouldn't need me to carry her around.

Don't worry Edward; I'll let you carry me once in awhile.

"I forgot that you can read my mind." I smiled as I dodge the trees.

Bella nuzzled her head against my back.

Finally I came to a stop when I caught scent of a deer nearby. Bella slowly climbed down, her strength returning from smelling breakfast.

"Do you want me to get this one?" I asked.

"I just want to see how it's done. Then I'll get the next one."

I nodded, and slowly approached the deer.

I leaped at it, snapping its neck with my jaws. Bella approached, and I allowed her to drink. I had already eaten.

When she was finished, her eyes lightened a little. I wiped the blood from her mouth with my hand, and licked it off.

"Do you think that you can handle it today? If you're too weak, I can catch another one." I touched her cheek.

"No, I can get it." Bella stepped forward, and then took off running. I followed, keeping a small distance. She finally stopped when another deer walked into her path.

She lunged at it, grabbing it around the hind legs. She threw it against a tree, and I heard something snap. She drank as it writhed in pain. When she was done, she turned.

"Was that okay?" She asked, wiping her chin.

I laughed. "It was fine. It will come naturally to you."

She smiled, and then frowned. "And now…"

I hugged her to me. "And now we go and give your dad the wonderful news."