CHAPTER 2

"I have to go home" I said as I stared into Kail's eyes.

"You're leaving already?" he seemed depressed.

"I have to. It's past my curfew" I said trying to release myself from his grip.

"Can you stay for a couple more minutes" he pleaded. How could I say no to those eyes?

"A couple minutes. Then I have to go" I said with a forced smile. The story Alice told me about Kail kept replaying in my head.

"Thanks Bells" he held me closer to him. I just kept my hands to my sides.

He called me Bells. No one except for Charlie calls me that. Not even Edward.

Kail and I just stood there for a minute or so and then as I gazed into his eyes something happened. I couldn't explain it. I tried to fight it but I couldn't. I wrapped my arms around his neck, he began to kiss my forehead, nose, cheek, jaw, and he made his way down to my neck. That's when I heard someone coming.


"What the hell are you doing" I heard and outraged Edward asked. I tried to pull myself away from Kail but he wouldn't let go.

"What? Are you angry little Eddie? Are you mad that I'm gonna get the girl once again" Kail didn't sound like Kail when he said that. He went from being sweet to a total jackass.

"No because I know Bella loves me and she wouldn't fall for a piece of scum like you and don't ever call me Eddie again you bastard" Edward said. He was now right next to us and he released me from Kail's grasp.

"Edward ----- I" he didn't let me finish; he just smiled and put a finger over my lips.

"Don't think I'm going to give up Eddie" Kail said in a mocking voice. I was getting really mad at Kail.

"You jackass" I said running towards Kail and landing a hit on his jaw. He stepped back a couple feet and I quickly retreated back into Edward's arms.

"Strong. I like that in a girl. Makes you even more desirable" he had an evil look in his eyes as he walked off. I had chills running up and down my spine.

After I saw Kail disappear into the house I collapsed to my knees and began I began to cry. Edward quickly dropped to my side and was cradling me against his chest. He didn't look at me however; he was glaring at the front door of the house. Kail had already gone inside but I knew that Edward was still outraged at him.


"Edward, I'm sorry" I said in-between sobs.

"Bella, you don't have to be. He has that kind of power over people. All I care about is that you ended landing a hit on him. That was priceless" he started to laugh but when I didn't join in he immediately stopped.

"Edward, how can you forgive me so easily? I almost made out with him" I couldn't look him in the eyes when I said that. My heart felt heavy and I wanted to throw up.

"Bella, that's what Kail's power is. He can manipulate people into doing things. I just wonder why he was having trouble before and not now" he said as he looked away, trying to think.

"Maybe it's because every time he tried to I was to busy thinking about how much I love you. I mean I think about it like 24/7 but that one moment I had something else on my mind" he looked back at me with confusion in his eyes.

"What were you thinking of" he asked. I just looked away and slowly looked back at him.

"I was thinking about -------- Kail" I could barely force his name out. Edward's eyes grew wider after I said his name. He looked like a statue as he sat there just staring at me.

"Edward, I'm--------" he didn't let me finish.

"How could you be thinking about that low life scum" I was beginning to regret telling him that. I began to get up and make my way to my truck.

"I didn't mean to. I am only human. Maybe if you'd just change me then I wouldn't have to" I bit my lip. This was not a way to end the conversation.

"Bella, you know I can't do that to you. I can't damn you to a life of hell" his voice went from pure anger to sorrow. I walked back over to him and cupped his face in my hands.

"Edward, you wouldn't be damning me to a life of hell. You'd be giving me an eternity to spend with the love of my life" he forced a smile but I knew he knew I was right.

"Bella, I------I------" he was at a loss for words. He just stared, longingly, into my eyes. I knew he wanted to, it was just that he didn't want to see me in so much pain. I couldn't help smiling when I though about how much he cared.

"I love you" I said as I began to get up "but I have to go home. I'm sorry" I was halfway to my car when he already had the door open.

"I hate it when you do that" I said as I slid onto the seat. He just smiled and kissed me lightly on my forehead.

"I'll see you tomorrow" he said and then he shut my door and I was off.


The drive was quick since I wasn't really focusing on it. I was more thinking about Edward and every now and then I would think about Kail. But it was only to think about what a jerk he turned out to be.

When I pulled into the driveway I noticed an unusual car parked next to the sidewalk. I didn't think anything of it until I realized it was the Black's car. I quickly hurried inside to find Billy, Jacob, and my dad all sitting on the couch. Jacob smiled when I walked through the door but Billy just stared at me.

"Um, hi" I said as I proceeded to walk to my room.

"Bella, could you please come here" Charlie asked as I nearly made it to the stairs. I quickly turned on my heel and walked over to them.

"Yes" I said with a totally fake smile.

"Billy says he has something he wants to say to you" my dad said eyeing Billy.

"Yes I do" Billy said wheeling himself over to me.

"You don't mind if we talk in the kitchen do you" he added. I shook my head and followed.

"Bella, what I'm about to tell you is for your own safety. Not because I don't want you to be happy" oh boy! Here we go again.

"The Cullen's are danger----" I didn't let him finish.

"Billy, just drop it. Ok. I know what the Cullen's are ok. Their vampires ok. I get. You don't need to act like that anymore" his eyes grew wide.

"Then why do you still associate with them" he seemed puzzled by that fact.

"Because Billy, their good people. I love each and every one of them and no matter what the hell you say to me I will still keep associating with them" and with that I walked out of the kitchen and over to the living room.

"Bella" my dad said. He clearly saw how angry and when Billy wheeled himself next to me my dad shot him an evil look and Billy new it was time to go.

"It was nice seeing you again Charlie" and with that they left. I quickly ran up to my room and screamed into a pillow. Billy was such a jerk and I hated him.


"Are you ok" I was relieved to hear this voice.

"No. Billy's bein a jerk again and I just hate him" I said, leaning against Edward's chest. His cold embrace was very refreshing.

"It's ok. He'll get over it" he said with his face in my hair. He was inhaling my scent like he always did. I don't know what came over me but I liked whatever it was.

I took Edwards face in my hands and planted a kiss on his perfectly cold lips. It started out fine. His hands explored my backside and my fingers made their way through his hair. But when I opened my mouth something happened that I didn't expect. He opened his too. It was magical. Our tongue's explored the others mouth and playful teased each other. But when he released his lips from mine I knew something was up.

"Damnit Bella" he said. I just giggled because I knew I had affected him the same way he affects me.

"Can I ask you something" I said after I was finished with my giggles.

"Of course" he said as he stroked my hair.

"What were you and Kail fighting about earlier" he looked away for a second and then he looked back at me and smiled.

"I told him that he better stop passing notes to you in class because you're not going to fall for his sweet charm like all the others did. He just started to argue saying that I will always be second best when it comes to him" he just stared at my ceiling. I looked up at his face and then down at my hands.

"You were really hurt up in Alaska huh?" I asked. I felt so bad about earlier.

"Yeah. But that's all in the past now because I have you. You are the best thing that's ever happened to me" I couldn't help but blush. He was so sincere when he said that.

"Edward, you make me blush even by saying the simplest things" he smiled when I said this. He said he liked seeing me blush because it meant my blood was flowing through my body.

"I love seeing you blush. You look so drop dead sexy" he winked at me and I batted my eyelashes and made myself look super sexy. He growled at me and wrestled me to the ground. He sat on top of me, holding my hands above my head.

"You gonna have your way with me or what" I said playfully. He just stared down at me.

"If only" he said under his breath. I knew he wishes he could do more than just safely kiss me but since my blood was to tempting he didn't want to and I didn't blame him.

"I love you so much Edward" I knew this was going to be the start of something bad. I just didn't know what.


sry about this being one rather short. i have a tournament tomorrow so i have to eat and get everythin ready. i'll post more later.