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Bpov

The cold water lashed at my feet and the shells dug into my toes as I looked out at the waves crashing against the cliffs. I closed my eyes and inhaled as the wind blew my tresses chaotically around my face.

It was peaceful yet it made me feel nervous. The calm before the storm, I realised.

It was quiet, too quiet. Not a bird or any other creature could be heard, the eeriness causing goose bumps to form on my flesh.

"Bella!"

I whipped my eyes open at the sound of my parent's voices. They stood side by side waist deep in the water, my father's hand wrapped around my mothers.

"Mum? Dad?" I croaked out, feeling warm tears form in my eyes.

"We've missed you so much sweetie." Mom said with a fond smile.

The tears spilled over then as I said. "I've missed you too; I love you both so much." I sobbed.

"We love you too baby girl, we're so proud of you." Dad said.

I began to walk towards them, feeling my feet sink into the wet sand. I soon noticed that the more I moved the further away they got until the water was around their shoulders.

"What are you doing? You can't go any deeper, it's not safe, there's a storm coming!"

They didn't reply as they carried on getting deeper and deeper. I had no choice but to follow, I couldn't lose them again. But there was no point; they were gone before I had a chance to try to save them. I made my way back to shore, sobbing and shivering.

"Bella, you shouldn't be here." Edwards cool voice spoke from next to me.

I jumped and turned to look into his beautiful face. Although it wasn't the Edward I knew and loved. His eyes were clear and lifeless, so different from the sparkling green pools I was so used to getting lost in. His hair, face and clothes were caked in dried blood and the occasional bruise or cut were visible on his arms and face.

"Edward? Oh god what happened? We need to get you to the hospital!" I cried franticly, jumping up trying to think of some way I could help him.

"You." He replied in a dead voice.

"What about me? What happened to you Edward?"

"It's dangerous." He said as he stared straight ahead at the crashing waves.

"What's dangerous? Edward please you're not making any sense." I cried.

"It's dangerous." He repeated.

I breathed in deeply, trying to force the tears away so I could help him. I reached up and took hold of his dirty face. "Edward I need you to tell me who did this to you, okay?" I said as calmly as I could.

"You." He replied lifelessly. "You did this to me Bella." He finally met my eyes and all I could see in them were hate.

I tore my hands away as if he had burnt them.

"W-what?" I stuttered out.

"You did this to me!" He spat out. "If I had never met you I would still be alive! Jacob killed me because of you!" I started backing away as he advanced on me, furious. "It's all your fault! YOU are the reason your parents are dead! And now YOU are the reason I am dead!"

I started crying profusely as what he said sunk in. He was right it was all my fault; I killed my parents. Edward. I sunk to the ground as Edward toward over me before finally crouching down next to me to whisper in my ear.

"It should have been you." He breathed. "I wish I had never met you. I wish you were dead instead of me." With that he walked off into the water and I found myself being shaken awake.

"Bella! Bella! Wake up!" Edward called franticly in my ear.

I snapped my eyes open and was met by the sight of Edwards panicked face.

"Baby, it's okay. You're awake. I'm here." He said as he wiped my hair off of my sweaty forehead.

"I'm sorry." I sobbed as he pulled me into his arms, rocking me slowly.

"Baby, it was a bad dream, you have no reason to apologise to me."

If only he knew what I was really apologising about.

Edward continued to rock me until my breathing had calmed down and I had no tears left. My mind was such a mess right now. I had to chant in my mind that it was just a dream and that Edward is alive and loves me, but I still couldn't get rid of the feeling in my gut that it was quite possible that Edward could get hurt because of me. I just had to make sure that he was oblivious of my past and I don't do anything to anger Jacob, therefore he would have no reason to hurt Edward or any of his family.

I knew deep down the right thing to do would be to leave but I couldn't. I loved him too much. Call me selfish but I had to believe that I could protect him without leaving.

"Do you want to tell me about it?" Edward asked softly. "You were calling my name."

I froze for a second before deciding that telling him the basics wouldn't make him suspicious.

"I was at the beach where my parents died." I sniffled. "You were there but you were covered in blood. That's when I woke up."

Edward squeezed me tighter to his chest. "Oh honey, I'm here."

I threw my arms around his neck and clung to him fiercely, sobbing into his bare chest.

"I love you so much Edward, please don't ever leave me!"

He pulled away slightly and took my face in his hands forcing me to look into his eyes. "Bella I love you with everything I have and I promise I will never EVER leave you. Your it for me."

The look in his eyes told me that he was 100% sincere. Before I could stop myself I threw my arms around his neck and attached my lips to his. I needed to feel him; I needed to reassure myself that he was real. That I had his love. I raked my fingers thru his hair – even messier from sleeping – and straddled his lap, tilting my head to the side I deepening the kiss.

Edward released a groan as our tongues met and grabbed my hips, pulling me into his erection. Braking away from the kiss I gasped for air, continuing to rock my hips I thru my head back and moaned at the feeling of his hard on rubbing against my core.

Edward immediately latched onto my neck; sucking, nipping and licking at my over heated flesh. Rolling us over he continued to rock his hips into mine as his left hand slid up over my stomach and palmed my right breast. I arched my back into his hand as he played with my taught nipple thru the thin cotton of Edwards shirt which I had taken to wearing at night.

Our lips found each other again as I scraped my nails up his back feeling the muscles flex as I did so. The hand that had been palming my breast slid back down my body until his fingertips met the rim of my sleep shorts. Pulling away from the kiss and looking into eyes I bit my lip and nodded, silently telling him to keep going. He let his fingers slide under the elastic rim of my shorts and underwear, never braking eye contact. I watched as his mouth parted and his eyes flickered closed as he felt my bare pussy, dripping wet with arousal.

"Oh god Bella. Shit you're bare. So fucking wet." He panted out.

I groaned at his words and arched my core closer to his hand.

He leaned forwards and claimed my lips, plunging his tongue into my mouth as he glided his fingers thru my wet folds. Slowly one finger entered me; I moved my hips and bit my lip at the strange yet pleasurable feeling. His finger moved in and out of me at a steady rhythm, a second entered stretching me deliciously. I could feel the sweat building up on my skin as I wreathed from his ministrations. Edwards thumb found my clit and rubbed in small circles, his mouth moving down to suck on my neck.

The feelings were so intense; I could feel a tightening in my stomach. I clung to Edward for dear life as I came onto his awaiting fingers, a silent scream coming from my mouth.

The next thing I knew Edward was led next to me, tenderly stroking the hair away from my face. I turned my head and gave him a sloppy grin causing him to chuckle and peck me on the lips.

"That was amazing Edward." I told him breathlessly.

He grinned. "I'm glad you liked it." He kissed me on the forehead. "Sleep baby."

I shook my head. "What about you?" I asked as I eyed the obvious lump in his boxers.

"Its okay baby, I didn't expect anything in return." He said as he pulled me towards him trying to get me to sleep.

"But I want to." I told him.

"You don't have to Bella. Really." He said although I could see from the look in his eyes that he was praying that I would.

I grinned and whispered in his ear. "But I want to." I licked the shell of his ear. "I want to feel you in my hands." As I said this I reached down and rubbed him thru his boxers, earning a throaty groan.

He watched me as I slipped my hand inside and pulled out his impressive hard on. I faintly heard him moan my name as I experimentally stroked him from base to tip. I had never done this before and had a very limited knowledge of what to do. It seems it was obvious that I was at a loss as Edward placed his hand over mine, guiding them up and down his shaft.

"Like this baby." He breathed.

Edward eventually let go and watched me as I pumped him, rubbing my thumb over his head feeling the pre-cum there. I decided to be a little more adventurous and squeezed him a little as I cupped and rolled his balls in my other hand.

"Shit Bella." He moaned as he bit his lip and fisted the covers in his hands. "So fucking good."

Spurred on by his comments I continued with my ministrations until he was coming in my hand.

Edward leaned over and grabbed a tissue from the bedside table and cleaned up the mess he had made before throwing the soiled tissue into a nearby bin and pulling me towards him, instantly claiming my lips.

Soon we were curled up under the covers and falling into a peaceful slumber.

The next day I didn't have to work at the diner so once we were both awake we got ready and went to our lecture, smiling goofily at each other the whole way.

I had an English lecture as well today and Edward and Alice were going to the airport to pick up their parents who had been on a three month long vacation travelling all over the world. To say I was nervous about his parents being back in the city was an understatement, even though they wouldn't be staying with us as they had their own house – which I suspected was more of a mansion – I was sure that Edward, Alice and Emmett would want to spend some time with their parents after not seeing them in so long. Hell even Rosalie and Jasper seemed excited at their homecoming, claiming that Carlisle and Esme were extremely loving people and were more like a second set of parents to them both. Even after hearing nothing but nice things about them I was terrified that they wouldn't like me.

"I'll see you later baby, and don't worry." Edward chuckled. "My parents will love you just as much as the rest of us." He kissed me on the cheek before saying one last time. "Be careful on the subway love"

"I'll try." I rolled my eyes. "I love you."

He kissed me before replying. "I love you too."

He then got in the car – Alice and Jasper already seated – and drove off as I walked into my final lecture of the day.

I looked at my watch as I made my way to the subway. 3.40pm. That gave me just under ten minutes to get my ticket and to the right platform. I sped up my walk as it started to rain, pulling the hood of my coat over my head.

I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket so I quickly hid under the canopy covering some tables and chairs outside a small cafe and checked my phone. It was a text from Alice.

Just checking it's working! See you later Cinderella!

I laughed as I read it. Alice had been upset when she realised it was my birthday and she hadn't gotten me anything so she had run out late last night and bought me a mobile phone saying that it was the twenty-first century and everyone had one. Edward agreed with her wholeheartedly and although I would never admit it to them I was ecstatic with the gift.

Emmett had been the one to come up with the name Cinderella, they all thought it was fitting considering where I used to live and the amount of jobs I worked not to mention they had dubbed Edward my prince charming which is one thing I couldn't argue with.

I put my phone away and looked up, noticing a man leaning against the wall of the cafe also looking at his phone. I thought nothing of it and began jogging towards the subway entrance again. As I neared I noticed in the reflection coming from the building next to the entrance that the man that was leaning against the cafe wall was now behind me and it looked like he was staring at me.

I felt myself start to panic and tried desperately to calm down to no avail. In my panic I felt my right foot slip, causing my body to topple forwards as I fell down the stairs and everything went black.

Epov

When I heard Bella screaming this morning I had panicked, thinking someone had somehow gotten into our room and was attacking her. I soon realised it was a nightmare and managed to wake her up and calm her down. I admit I was shocked to hear her say that I had been covered in blood in her dream but I put it down to her being emotional about her parents as the anniversary of their death was only a day ago.

I was not at all expecting things to move in the direction that they did. Feeling her bare pussy wrapped around my fingers was amazing, I only wished it could be my cock buried inside of her. Her face when she came was like nothing else and I made sure I memorized it so I could replay it in my mind at any time. She then insisted on giving me a hand job and although I knew she had never done anything like this before it was the most amazing feeling in the world to have her little hand wrapped around my dick. It wasn't long before I came.

Over the past few days I had almost forgotten that my parents were flying back into the city today and I was so excited to see them again after three months. I said goodbye to Bella, reminding her to be careful – I knew far too well how accident prone she is – before Alice, Jasper and myself left for the airport.

"Oh! What do you think they've got us?" Alice asked but left no room for a reply. "A dress from Paris? Oh a-"

"Ali, you're not gonna guess, just wait and see." Jasper laughed.

Alice sighed. "I suppose your right."

An hour later after having battled with the busy lunch time traffic we made it to the airport and were now waiting for our parents walk through the arrivals doors.

Not ten minutes later they did just that. When their eyes met ours my mother all but ran over to us as my dad pushed a trolley with their luggage on and laughed at my mother's behaviour. Where'd you think Alice got it from?

Mom hugged Alice before turning to me and squeezing me as tightly as she could.

"I've missed you so much, Edward. I can't wait to meet this woman your all so taken with." She looked around. "Where is she? And where are your brother and Rose?" She asked as she gave Jasper a hug.

"There all at work ma." I told her before I walked forward and hugged my dad.

"I hope your treating this Bella right son." He said.

"I'd treat her nothing less than the best dad."

He grinned. "I'm glad to hear it."

"Come on you lot I want to meet my new daughter!" My mom exclaimed as she and Alice walked away arm in arm talking animatedly.

I noticed Jasper shaking his head and laughing. "Poor, poor Bella."

I looked at my dad. "Good luck trying to calm her down son." He said with a clap on the back as he followed after my mother and sister.

Once we had crammed all of the bags into the car we set off towards the apartment. My parents had insisted on seeing Em and Rose and meeting Bella before they went home.

We were about twenty minutes away when my phone started ringing. Quicker than I thought she could move Alice had grabbed my phone and sat back in her seat next to Jasper and mom.

She opened the phone and answered.

"Hello, Edwards phone."

"If it's Bella tell her we're almost home." Alice only held up her hand with a frown on her face.

"I'm his sister, he's driving at the moment." She spoke.

Whoever was on the other end must have said something bad because Alice gasped as her hand flew to her mouth and tears welled up in her eyes.

"We're on our way." She said as she slammed the phone closed, cutting off the call. "Edward you need to turn around."

"Why? Who was that?" I asked.

"It was the hospital, Bella's there. They wouldn't tell me what happened." She said as the tears started to fall.

Without a second thought I slammed on my brakes and committed a highly illegal u-turn. A million different thoughts were flowing thru my mind as to what could have happened to cause Bella to be taken to hospital. I couldn't even concentrate on what everyone else in the car was saying, I didn't even know if they were talking to me. All I could think about is that my Bella could be seriously injured. I was just glad that my father – head of surgery and one of the best in the country – was going to be there.

We pulled up to the hospital; I had barely turned off the ignition before I was running for the doors. I made it to the front desk, pushing past the few people queuing.

"Which room is Bella Swan in?" I asked.

"Sir, you're going to have to wait in line." The old lady said.

I saw red.

Slamming my hands down on the desk I started again. "Lady, I need to know where Isabella Swan is now!"

"As I said sir you will either get in line or I will call security to escort you out." She glared at me.

I was about to reply as I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned and saw it was dad.

"Excuse me." He said calmly to the lady.

She turned and I saw recognition in her eyes as she saw who had spoken.

"Dr Cullen." She said.

My father smiled. "I was hoping you could give my son here the room number of his girl friend Isabella Swan. She was rushed in about a half hour ago and we're all really worried." He said as he gestured to mom, Alice and Jasper behind us.

"O-of course." She stuttered as she hit some keys on her keyboard. "Room 266, it appears she fell down some stairs, I'll get her doctor to come see you asap."

I started to panic. She fell down some stairs. There's no limit to how bad she could be, she could have broken her neck even. I felt dad shaking me, effectively snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Edward, calm down. We won't know how bad it is until we go see for ourselves." He said. Always the voice of reason.

"Your right." I said.

Dad led the way seeing as he worked in this hospital and new it a hell of a lot better than any of us.

We found her room and walked straight in. I must admit considering the thoughts going thru my head she didn't look nearly as bad as I had expected.

Dad walked over and looked at her chart as I walked over to her side and took her hand, kissing her cheek.

"It appears she has a broken left leg, a few cuts and scrapes and a mild concussion. Overall she was very lucky."

I breathed a sigh of relief at this news. Just then a doctor wearing the classic green scrubs and white lab coat.

"Carlisle!" He exclaimed with a smile.

"Hello, Alastair." Dad smiled back.

"I assume you've taken a look at her chart?"

Dad nodded.

"Well then she was very lucky, the brake was very clean so I have no doubt it will be fairly quick healing." He smiled.

"Thank you" I said. I couldn't put into words how thankfully I really was, even if they say her injuries were minor.

"It's my pleasure, although I have something else I would like to discus." I looked at him questionably.

"Is it okay for everyone here to hear?" He asked unsure.

"Yes." I was starting to get nervous now.

"Would you have any idea where she got all the bruises and scars?" He asked as I frowned.

"What bruises and scars?" I asked.

He walked over, lifted and twisted her arm so that the inside of her wrist was showing and then I saw it. The sure sign of scars on her wrist meaning only one thing. She had tried to killed herself some when in her past. He showed me the other wrist and it was the same. Things started to click into place as I remembered how she would always wear long sleeves even to bed.

"There's more." The doctor said.

He guided me round to the other side of the bed, Bella was asleep on her side. The doctor – Alastair – moved her hair over her shoulder and pulled the top of her gown apart, revealing an angry purple bruise on her shoulder blade and a few more faded yellow ones. There were also signs of healed cuts and scars and a particularly large one taking up a large portion of her upper back.

"Have you not seen these before?" He asked, watching me carefully to see if I was lying.

"Never." I said, but I couldn't take my eyes away from the marks on her back.

But I am sure as hell going to find out where they came from. I thought.

Well?

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