Author's Note
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Bella was excited out of her mind, the month was up. Alec and Jane finished their mission and were cleaning up. Aro had messaged her and informed her that they should arrive by Friday. Bella almost cried in happiness, she could finally be with her best friend and the love of her life. Bella got dressed for school and was out the door to be met by Edward.
Since the dinner Edward hadn't given up on trying to get Bella to fall in love with him. Bella mentioned to him that she was already in love with someone else, but that in no way stopped him from going after her. He drove her to and from school since she got into an accident with her bug, which was now in a repair shop until Saturday. Bella skidded off the road and hit a tree, she was okay, but her car had damage. For the last week Edward has driven Bella to and from school.
"Hello Bella," Edward said.
"Hi Edward," Bella said with a small smile as she got into the car. Bella didn't mind Edward's company; it was just the fact that he kept trying to dazzle her that bothered her. Bella thought of Edward more as a friend or a brother, the only person she knew she would ever love was Alec. Bella kept up conversation with Edward, but her mind was truly focused on Alec. Just a few more days and the two of them could be together again.
Bella spent the day in her mind. She thought of Alec, and the eternity they would have together. Bella was occasionally pulled out of her thoughts by Edward and Alice who were constantly talking to her. Bella enjoyed the time she spent away from them and was able to be with Angela.
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Thursday morning.
Bella tried to make the day go as fast as she could. Aro had sent her a message notifying her that Alec and Jane just left Italy and where on their way, they should arrive by the time she got out of school. Bella was prepared to make this day go by fast. She eagerly counted down the minutes during all her classes.
As Bella's last class was coming to an end she was practically already at the door. Alec had sent her message telling her he was heading towards her home and would wait for her there. Bella walked out of the school impatiently, before she could even reach the parking lot. Edward was beside her.
"Do you want a ride home Bella? It's too cold to walk," Edward said smiling. Bella knew he was right, so she just nodded. Bella hoped Alec wouldn't get the wrong idea. Bella and Edward made small talk until they reached Bella's house were Edward stopped the car and let out a small growl. Bella knew what he was growling at, the sleek black car in her driveway. Alec, Bella thought.
"Bella stay in the car," Edward growled. Bella knew he could smell the vampire scent.
"Edward its fine." Bella said as she ran out of the car. Bella didn't make it to her front steps, Jane had wrapped her into a bear hug.
"Bells! Oh I've missed you! Alec has moping around for the last month!" Jane said not noticing Edward who was behind them. Bella heard a growl, she knew who it belonged to, Jane released her and Bella ran into Alec's arms. Alec hugged Bella tightly and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"Hello Love," Alec said with a grin.
"I missed you Alec," Bella said as she kissed him. Alec wrapped his arms around Bella's waist and deepened the kiss. They finally broke apart when they were interrupted by two coughs.
"Bella you know these guys?" Edward asked with a hurt expression.
"Yes," Bella said shortly.
"How?" Edward asked frantically.
"She's my mate," Alec said putting an arm around Bella's shoulders. Bella and Jane laughed by the obvious jealously of Alec.
"Bella is a part of the Volturi Edward; she will be changed after her graduation," Jane said calmly. Edward let out one last growl before he left angrily. Bella walked inside her house with Jane and Alec.
"We leave you for a month and you meet another coven of vampires?" Jane said mockingly.
Bella laughed, "It's not my fault everywhere I go there seems to be vampires."
"Bella they could be dangerous," Alec said with a serious tone as he tightened his grip on Bella's shoulders.
"I talked to Aro about it, and by the looks of it I'm guessing he didn't already tell you," Bella said as she took a seat on the couch next to Alec. Jane sat across from her.
"No he didn't, but why were you in his car?" Alec asked trying to contain a growl.
"My car is in the repair shop, I didn't want to freeze out in the cold, so when he offered I accepted. You shouldn't get mad about it Alec, unless you wanted me to walk home and possibly freeze to death," Bella said with a small smirk.
"I'm not mad, but changing the subject, what happened to your car?" Alec asked trying to change the subject from his obvious jealousy.
"I got into a crash, and it needed some repairing," Bella said calmly.
"What!" Both Jane and Alec said at the same time.
"Bella, you are never driving again," Alec said as he pulled Bella into his lap and wrapped his arms around her.
Bella laughed, "Alec, I'm fine, beside it wasn't my driving that caused it, I skidded off the road because of the ice, and then my car hit a tree. I made it out just fine."
"Nope still not driving," Alec said.
Jane laughed at her brother's protectiveness, "Alec, she'll be fine. If what Aro told me about her trip to Port Angeles, Bella has been keeping herself safe just fine." Bella glared at Jane, she didn't want Alec to know about that.
"What happened in Port Angeles love?" Alec asked curiously.
"Nothing important." Bella said as she shot a glare at Jane who laughed.
"Our little Bella used those fighting skills we taught her," Jane said as she got up and left, "I see I'm not needed here any longer, so I'm going to our new home."
"Thanks Jane," Bella yelled at Jane.
"Fighting skills, why would you need to use them Bella?" Alec asked as he looked at Bella.
"There was a bit of incident when I was walking at night in Port Angeles, when I went with some friends. I left them and went to a bookstore to pick out some books. When I finished paying I left quickly, then I noticed it was getting dark out. I was going to take the main street, but there were a group of people in the corner so I decided to take a shortcut. I was being followed down the alley way. When I finally made it to a parking lot and then a group of guys circled me. Then I fought them off, and I got a ride back to Forks," Bella said trying to remain calm.
"Danger just seems to follow you everywhere," Alec said with a smile as he felt Bella's face expression relax. "I love you Bella."
"I love you too Alec," Bella said as she rested her head on Alec's shoulders.
"Have you enjoyed Forks Love?" Alec asked.
"It's okay, it's not Italy though," Bella said with a smile.
Alec laughed, "It's not, but this is where your dad is, and after your graduation you won't be able to see him again. You should enjoy being here Bella while you can be here."
Bella looked up at Alec, "How long are you staying?"
"Aro ordered us to stay until your graduation, he also asked that we keep a close eye on you, so he bought the house next door, and enrolled me and Jane into your school." Alec said with a smile, "I guess he was also worried about your safety."
"The house next door?" Bella said with a smile.
"Yes, Jane is probably there now setting everything up," Alec said.
"My dad should be home any minute," Bella said.
"Are you kicking me out Bella?" Alec said with a playful smile.
"No, but I rather ease my dad into the idea of his only daughter dating. I don't think he'll take the idea well," Bella said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll be back later though," Alec said as he got up from the couch.
"Okay," Bella said as she gently kissed Alec. Alec held her closer and deepened the kiss. They finally broke apart when they heard a car pull into the driveway. Alec kissed Bella's cheek and disappeared.
Bella quickly made Charlie something to eat and then headed into her room to do her schoolwork. Bella was happy again. As Bella entered her room she could feel someone in there. Bella stiffened, but continued to walk into her room. Bella relaxed as she saw Alec thrown down on her bed with the book Marcus had recommended for her too read.
"What are you doing?" Bella asked as she lay down next to Alec.
"Seeing what you've been reading, did Marcus ask you to read this?" Alec asked.
"Yes, this was the book I went to get in Port Angeles." Bella said.
"I never liked this book, I always felt it was too boring," Alec said as he set the book down and picked up the next one. "What about this one?"
"I picked that one up randomly, I liked the title, and I'm almost done with it though. I might go back to get some more," Bella said as she got up and got her work out to do.
"I'll go with you, you aren't going alone," Alec said as he skimmed through the book.
"Protective much?" Bella said with a smile.
"Only of you love, I can't lose you," Alec said as he set the book down and wrapped an arm around Bella. Bella leaned into his touch; she found it harder to focus on school when he was around.
"Want to go somewhere?" Alec asked.
"Sure, Jane should come too though," Bella said with a smile.
"Fine, I'll get here and we can go exploring," Alec said with a smile as he jumped out of the window. Bella got up and changed quickly into a darker pair of jeans and a warmer jacket.
Bella headed down the stairs, "Dad, I'm going out, I'll be back later." Bella was near the door waiting for Charlie's response.
"Alright Bells, I'll see you later then, have fun," Charlie said without removing his attention from the tv.
Bella walked out to find Jane and Alec dressed casually. "Where to?" Bella said as she went to stand next to them.
"I want to go to the mountains," Jane said with a grin.
"Let's go then," Bella said happily.
"Car or run?" Alec asked as he took Bella's hand in his own.
"Car, it's too cold to run," Bella said as she shivered.
"Alright, car it is," Jane said as she jumped in the driver's seat. Bella and Alec sat in the back as they cuddled together. Jane drove like a maniac; they reached the familiar trial within minutes.
"Jump on," Alec said to Bella. Bella jumped onto his back and wrapped her legs around him along with her arms. They took off up the trail. Bella snuggled her head into Alec's neck until they reached the top. Alec set Bella down on the ground and wrapped his arms around her. Jane was running around climbing up trees releasing all her energy. Alec and Bella watched as Jane jumped from tree to tree. Bella sat down on Alec's lap on a rock. They sat there together until the sun set. They decided to leave before it got any darker. Jane drove back with the heater on at full blast. They got to Bella's house in a matter of minutes. Jane headed back to finish setting up her new home. Alec climbed Bella's window and waited for her in her room. Bella walked in through the front door to find Charlie fast asleep on the couch.
Bella turned the television off and headed to her room. Alec was sitting on her desk doing her work.
"Why are you doing my homework?" Bella asked as she threw herself on her bed.
"I got bored waiting; it gave me something to do," Alec said.
"It was only a couple of minutes," Bella yawned.
"I'm done, you should get some sleep Bella," Alec said as he looked at her.
"Stay the night?" Bella asked as she tucked herself in.
"Sure," Alec said as he slid under the covers with her. He put an arm around her and pulled her close to him. Bella was asleep within minutes.