A/N: hey guys! So sorry its been so long! So this chapter is really short but I figured since I haven't updated in a long time you would be happy with it anyway. I for one really like this chapter and I hope you enjoy it too.

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I fiddled with the stereo as Edward turned onto the freeway. I landed on one of my favorite songs, All You Believe by Danger Radio.

"You know, they are from around here," Edward said gesturing to the music coming though the speakers.

"I know, my brother, Josh took me to a concert they were playing at last summer and ever since I have loved them," I told him.

I guess you could say music was one of my passions and obsessions. Any chance I had to go to a concert, I would go. I'm always on MySpace looking up new bands, or I'm buying new music on the internet. That's one thing that sucks about living in Forks, you aren't near any large cities that frequent shows and concerts. That's why I plan on visiting Seattle so often, so I can go to shows and see Josh.

"So you like Debussy and Danger Radio. Who else are you into?" Edward asked glancing over at me.

I laughed. "There are so many people who are talented and are great musicians that I love. I'm telling you, my list goes on forever. My iPod can't even hold all my music!"

Edward chuckled and my heart sped up a bit. "So do you play any instruments?" he asked.

Oh, god. The one question I don't want to answer. And damn it! I just looked into his eyes. What happened to your backbone Bella? "I can play the guitar a bit. I don't think I'm any good, but I know how to play."

Edward looked at me for a moment. "I think you're being modest. I think you have studied the techniques of great guitarists and tried to emulate them with your own style."

I blushed. It was true I had studied the greats. Just is always telling me I should start a band or join one cause I'm so good.

Edward smiled, "I knew it."

"Oh, shut up. Come on, what instrument do you play?" I asked trying to get his focus off me.

"The piano," he said shortly.

I smiled softly. "My grandfather used to play the piano. I used to love sitting next to him, watching him play. His hands were so graceful as they moved across the keys. He had the perfect hands for playing the piano." I paused lost in my memories. "God I miss him. So much."

Edward hesitated, "What happened?"

I looked over at him with a sad smile. "He died of a heart attack when I was thirteen," I laughed lightly. "He was the one who taught me how to play the guitar."

"You guys were close?" Edward asked gently.

"Extremely close. I had a hard time losing him." I paused for a minute lost in my thoughts.

"I think that's a lot of the reason why I got into the party scene. After my Grandpa died my mom got really depressed and basically left Josh and I on our own. After Josh moved to Seattle for college, I was left alone with my mom…a-and I think…subconsciously…I needed a way to get her attentions. I needed someone besides my brother to care about me. So I started partying. I started getting into trouble just hoping she might notice she still had a daughter that needed her mother."

I didn't know how long Edward and I had been sitting in the parking garage at the Port Angeles mall, but neither of us made a move to get out of the car. Edward sat, silently waiting for me to finish. I shut my eyes trying to keep the tears that stung my eyes at bay. I opened them and a few slipped out. "And what did my mom do in response?...she sent me away," my voice broke. "She got rid of me," I said bitterly, wiping my tears away roughly.

I let out a humorless laugh. "I'm sorry. I must be freaking you out with the tears. I usually don't let people see this side of me," I daren't look at Edward. Instead I got out of the car and started walking towards the entrance of the mall.

Edward followed me getting out of the car. "Bella…" he said quickly catching up to me.

I stopped and turned to look at him. I crossed my arms protectively over my chest and put on my brave smile I perfected over the past few months in place.

What Edward did next surprised me to no end. He hugged me. Fiercely. This time I couldn't control my tears. This was the first time anyone other than my brother had given me a hug that I hadn't initiated since I can even remember.

"I'm so sorry Bella," Edward whispered into my hair.

I hated for others to see me when I was weak. Ever since that night some months ago, I never let anyone see me when I was weak. And here I was exposing myself. I felt that no matter what, Edward wouldn't use what I had been through and what I had told him to hurt me. For the first time in years I could trust someone other than my brother.

Eventually the tears calmed and I wiped my eyes and stepped out of Edward's arms.

"Thank you," I told him sincerely.

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