DISCLAIMER: stephenie meyers owns twilight.

song: motion city soundtrack - fell in love without you (acoustic)

I felt my jaw drop as I looked at the car now parked next to my truck, just feet away from where I was standing. It took me a few moments to collect my thoughts again. Without looking at the driver, I walked slowly over to the passenger side of the car and opened the door. When I got inside the car, I finally allowed myself to look at Edward. He was positioned with his head laid back against the head rest, eyes shut, with his thumb and forefinger holding the bridge of his nose. I hated seeing him like this; angry with me. I felt stupid agreeing with Jacob's plans; I should have factored in Alice.

When I finally mustered up enough courage, I finally said something. "Hi," I said lamely.

Edward didn't open his eyes. Instead, he took a deep breath and spoke. "Bella, you know what this is about."

"Yes, I do," I practically whispered. I wasn't sure how to start apologizing.

"What were you thinking?" he asked, finally opening his eyes and looking at me. I could see a slight anger and confusion in them.

"Jacob… there's a new pack member… he wanted me to meet him… I haven't seen him in a while, and…" I trailed off, unable to form a coherent sentence.

"Do you realize what that put me through? It seems to be obvious now – you leaving and my family and me not being here today – that you are with me. How do you think it feels to see your future suddenly disappear; to not know what's happening?" his voice was raising and it made me terrified. My eyes widened at his tone and I knew I couldn't speak. He seemed to notice my fear and his eyes softened. "Bella, it scares me. Scares me to death when I don't know what will happen to you. And when you're involved with those dogs," he spat out the word. I instantly felt bad; I was causing his discomfort.

"Edward, I'm… I'm so sorry," I buried my head in my hands and could feel the tears coming. Would I ever not mess up?

Before the tears could spill over, I felt two cold hands pull down my own. Edward carefully lifted my chin up so he could look at me.

"Bella, you know this is only for your safety, right?" he asked. Of course I knew; it seemed everything was about my safety lately. Without saying anything, I nodded my head. "Then why do you keep trying?"

"Stubborn, remember?" I tried to lighten the situation. It worked, he laughed.

"Bella, please. You need to understand. I'm not doing this for any other reason than your safety. You mean too much to me to just let you go pal around with immature, volatile werewolves."

"They're not how you think they are. I can take care of myself; they're not bad, nothing bad happens."

Edward became stern, "You know that's not true."

I grabbed his hand and intertwined it with mine, "Edward, you need believe me. Remember the rules we set out? Can't you just please, please let me go?"

"It's not that easy."

"Don't you trust me?" I asked, I was going to win, I had to.

"You know I do," he said a little annoyed.

"Then trust me enough to let me go. It will just be for a few hours. You can stay close and hunt and I'll be back and safe before you know it. Just, please. Please," I didn't like begging, but I was hoping it would work.

He closed his eyes for a moment and nodded slowly. Smiling widely, I threw my arms around his neck unthinkingly. He moved back from the sudden movement but hugged back. Letting me go slightly, he pressed his forehead to mine. "You will follow my rules, understood?" he asked.

"As long as I can go," I wasn't concerned with rules, as long as I had 'permission', I would do anything to go.

"Alright. I'll drop you off at the boundary line where Jacob will meet you. You will take a cell phone with you and have it on you at all times. If one little thing goes wrong, you'll call me and I will pick you up in the same minute, agreed?"

"Agreed," I said slowly. The rules weren't so bad; I could still see Jacob and the pack. Whatever made Edward and myself happy, worked. After the weight had been lifted off my chest, I could finally remember my earlier confusion. "Edward," I began, he pulled his head back and cradled my head in his hands. "How did you… get me out? They said Charlie was here to pick me up."

Edward smiled crookedly and chuckled darkly. "I have my ways," he said. Unsure how to respond, I rolled my eyes.

"Should we leave now?" I asked.

"Yes, that's probably best. We wouldn't want anyone to see us out here."

"Okay. I'll go get my truck." Edward released my head and let me leave the car. When I got outside I looked back at him to find him leaning over the seat, smiling crookedly again.

"I'll be right behind you," he said. I giggled and rolled my eyes.

"As always," I said, turning on my heal to walk away.

A/N: i'm sorry, not a lot of drama yet. i swear, when it comes it'll be good :)

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