A/N: Just a reminder, this story is mainly written in Bella's POV unless specified otherwise. I hope that clears up any confusion. Thank you all, again, for the wonderful reviews. They are the fuel that keeps me going.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, nor am I affiliated with Stephanie Meyers.

Chapter Five

Reunion

The sun slowly made its way toward the horizon and brought an end to another day. I groggily stretched and blinkingly opened my eyes. Had I fallen asleep? The last thing I remember was being with Edward. Surely it must have been a nightmare. I sat up quickly, scanning my room for his presence. Nothing. It wasn't a dream. But why did he run? My thoughts once again started to get the best of me and I could feel more tears start to build up behind my swollen eyes. Closing them, I shook off the thought as best I could and slowly made my way off the bed.

Glancing quickly at my clock, I realized that Charlie would not be home for another hour or so, plenty of time to get a shower and get out of the house. Letting the hot water run over my still hot body, my thoughts started to unwillingly drift to my nightmare the night before. The look in Jacob's eyes, although it was my wild imagination's vision of him, still haunted me. The unpleasant taste of bile arose in my throat as the vision played itself over and over in my mind.

Dressing in the closest pair of jeans to my reach and throwing on a shirt and hoodie, I pulled my still damp hair into a ponytail and bounded down the steps. I felt quite proud of myself for not stumbling as I descended. Making a quick stop in the kitchen, I quickly scratched out a note to Charlie so he wouldn't worry when he came home to an empty house. Stepping through the front door, a cool breeze danced upon my face and the nearby tree tops. My legs answered my unasked question as I turned from my truck and headed for the nearby wood.

My footsteps sounded as muffled crumpling of wet leaves as I made my way into the darkening forest. What little sunlight that was left was blocked by the unyielding tree tops, casting an almost eerie shadow throughout the surrounding area. I shoved my hands in my jeans pocket unconsciously for my mind was in another place as I wandered.

"Why did Edward leave so suddenly?" I asked myself. The more I thought about it, the more my mind started to think the worst. "Maybe he does not want me in that way." I continued to myself. A lone tear caressed my cheek as it trailed to my chin. Just the thought of Edward not wanting me was enough to cause that hale to open within my chest again. I squeezed my eyes shut and shook the thought away. Be rational, Bella. You know that Edward loves you with his every being. He would die before he ever hurt you again, he has said it himself. A voice sounded in my head. "Then why did he run?" I continued out loud to no one. Only one way to find out. I nodded my head to my own inquiries and turned to head back home and call Edward. Stopping, I quickly turned in a complete circle and realized that my thoughts had completely absorbed my mind and caused me to travel to deep into the wood.

The sun had also completely set, so it was dark. I took a deep breath to keep myself from letting panic take over my sense of direction, or lack there of. I headed East, almost positive that I was headed the right way. A cracking noise stopped me dead in my tracks and my eyes quickly scanned the area around me. Another noise soon followed, this time seeming closer than the other.

"Edward?" I whispered, backing away slowly.

EPOV

"Why is it so hard, Alice?" I asked through clenched teeth as I stared out of the window in my bedroom. The sun seemed to cast morbid shadows upon the earth as it slowly descended from the heavens above. Alice sat leisurely on the couch, but her face held a look of slight worry. "I want her so badly, but in more ways than one…" My voice trailed.

"You will learn to control it, Eddie. And when you do, I know you will give Bella, and yourself what you have both been wanting." Alice's tiny hand and pixie like voice was very comforting. Inside, however, I was still fighting to control the monster that yearned to break through.

"Believe me, you will find a way and a lot sooner than you think." Alice almost sang as she danced out of the room. Her playful giggles seemed to echo off the walls in the hallway as she danced towards her room. I shook my head and smiled. She always has a way to make me feel better. I took a heated shower, trying to relieve my cold, dead body of the demands required of a man. Our little 'make out' session took a lot out of me.

After what seemed like forever, and feeling somewhat relieved, I quickly dressed and toyed with my cell phone as I debated calling my angel. Should I call or should I go over? I fought mentally. Dialing the number, I hit talk then quickly snapped the device shut. Come now Edward. You are being ridiculous. My growingly familiar mind argued within me. Sighing, I headed for the door and down the massive staircase, keys in hand, but was immediately halted when Alice appeared in front of me. The look on her face instantly caused me to worry.

"What is it Alice?" I questioned, looking into her eyes. I could see that she had recently had a vision. "What did you see?" She lifted her eyes to meet mine and I already knew I was not going to like what she had foreseen.

"Bella was walking through the woods, and then she was stopped. Now, I can't see her…" Alice whispered. I was gone before she could finish.

The wind seemed to blow through my body as I ran through the forest. If anything happens to her, I will never forgive myself. I growled as I pushed my body faster.

BPOV

My eyes scanned the area around me once more as I searched for the source of the mysterious sounds. "Who's there?" I called out a little louder. Suddenly there was another rustling, and then a dark figure made its way through the trees. I squinted my eyes, trying to make out the supposed threat. I found myself backed up against a huge oak tree and suddenly gasped when the figure silhouette was made clear as it stepped into the moonlight. I gasped as everything in my chest seemed to drop into the pit of my stomach, and the color drained itself from my face.

"Jacob." I managed to whisper.