Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight sadly.

Edward's POV

As I watched Bella drift off to sleep, I felt the ancient happiness and familiarity of having Bella in my arms again. My dead heart soared with joy at the prospect of me and Bella repairing our relationship. Earlier in the day when Bella had come out of her bedroom, I had been just about ready to sing with joy. Jacob was out of the way, and now Bella was single. Of course, when I saw just how broken Bella was afterward I banished those thoughts.

But in a way it felt like Bella was a present; Jacob was the wrapping paper and ribbons. Now that Jacob had been cut away, Bella was mine. I know that my thoughts are incredibly selfish by assuming Bella will just take me back immediately. But the fact that Bella cried and confided in me earlier in the dressing room, and the fact that she invited me to keep her company while she slept just a moment ago also gave me hope.

Bella stirred slightly in my arms and I looked down at her. Her angelic face was in a slight frown, and her full lips were pouted every so slightly. She murmured something incoherent and grabbed onto my waist harder. I smiled and scooted closer to her. She responded by snuggling her head into the crook of my neck. Her long mahogany hair smothered my face with her heavenly scent. She had switched shampoos I see. Instead of the strawberry that she used to use, it was now a slightly more musky scent. I couldn't quite place it. It was an intoxicating mix of mangoes, oranges, a slight hint of raspberry, and a touch of the old strawberry. I inhaled it and sighed.

She was the same, yet so different. How could this girl get anymore perfect than she already is? She is beautiful beyond belief, and on top of that, she is loving and caring, and smart. But then again she has toughened up over the years. But its oddly attractive on Bella. I relaxed and listened to the steady beat of her heart. Suddenly her lips parted and she began to mumble softly. I smiled. This was my favorite part of watching her sleep.

"mmm... please!... Jacob don't go! I'm sorry! Jacob! Jacob! Jacob..... I love you, Jake..." She mumbled. My smile faded. Of course she would be dreaming about Jacob. I mentally kicked myself for even hoping she would dream of me. She kept on mumbling, but I didn't pay it any attention.

" Edward..." I froze when I heard my name. " Edward....I... I'm sorry... I'm a bad person... bad... bad..." I frowned. How could she think as herself as a bad person? I was the bad person... well creature. I kissed her forehead and rocked her back and forth gently in my arms. I felt wetness soak my shirt suddenly. I looked down to see that silent tears had crept from Bella's eyes and were now spilling down her cheeks. I stared her anxiously. Once the tears had ceased, I rested my head on top of hers and kissed it.

" Rachel! I said pass the gravy! I don't care if it looks like somebody pooped in it! Hey! Alice! Gimme my apple juice... Esme! Emmett stole my toilet! And he used it as and ice cream bowl... Emmett that is extremely unsanitary! No, I didn't fall down thank you very much! Argh! I thought I told you to pitch my Hello Kitty undies mom! Now is not the time! Alice why are you on a hippity hop...?" ( in case you don't know what that is, its sort of like an exercise ball with handles that little kids bounce on. I had one!) I couldn't help but laugh. Her dreams had changed tones so fast. One minutes she was crying, then the next she was yelling at Emmett for being unsanitary. Not that I would object to that... Suddenly I heard a soft tap at the widow. I looked up to see my family staring at me through the glass. They all slid in silently and stood before me.

" I heard my name and hippity hop in the same sentence. Explain." Alice growled. I chuckled.

" Relax. Bella was just dreaming. And sleep talking..." I said in a quiet voice. My family looked at one another with knowing glances. I narrowed my eyes and scanned their thought.

" After you have dissected the pupil of the fish eyeball, you must carefully remove the lens. You don't want the eye to explode..." Carlisle thought in his head.

" Then you add a pinch of salt to the turkey, and let it sit in the oven for about 25 minutes. Next you mash the potatoes very thoroughly..." Esme was thinking about making Thanksgiving dinner. Not that we would actually be eating it anyway...

" Four score and seven years ago, our founding fathers..." Jasper was reciting the Gettysburg Address.

" DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE IN THE FIERY PITS OF HELL! I'LL RIP YOUR SKULL TO SHREDS AND I'LL LAUGH IN YOUR FACE WHEN YOUR WRITHING ON THE GROUND IN AGONY! PAIN! PAIN! PAIN! THATS IS WHAT YOU DESERVE!" Alice was screaming a death metal song in her head... ( btw. IDK if thats a real death metal song. I just made up scary sentences and put them in...)

" Go Diego! Go! You can do it! Run Dora! Run! ... Damn this is almost as good as My Little Pony. Except this is more scary..." Emmett appeared to be watching Dora the Explorer on his Blackberry. I didn't even wanna know.

" I wonder if you can grow your hair out longer if your a vampire... who cares? I'm still GORGEOUS. Oh, my butt looks fine in these jeans. " Rosalie appeared to have just caught sight of her reflection in Bella's window. How tasteful. Thier thought didn't appear to be hiding anything. Unless they meant for it to seem like that... The only person whose thoughts who were off was little Alice. Death metal? Thats a first. Before anyone had a chance to speak, Bella stirred in my arms and groaned. She lazily opened her eyes and rubbed the sleep dust away from her eyes.

" Alice? Emmett? What are you guys doing here. Wait. What are any of you doing here?" Bella said in an adorable sleepy voice. I couldn't help but smile at how cute she was. She looked up at me and smiled back.

" Good morning." I said softly. I kissed her forehead. Bella grinned at me.

" Morning." She surprised me by leaning in and kissing my cheek. If I could blush, I would have been beet red.

" Aww! Look at the cute little lovebirds! I'm so glad Edward has Bella again and is happy. I was worried there for awhile..." Esme's cooing thoughts brought me out of my awkward moment. I scowled at her. Bella was about to jump out of bed, when she looked down and realized what she was wearing. A bra and underwear. My family and I left the room while she changed.

We all sat down in the living room and stared at the pictures hanging on the walls. I hadn't really taken the time to admire the room. It had simple white carpeting with a plush beige rug over top it, two gray couches across from each other and a black leather couch, and a sliver flat screen TV hanging on a navy blue and black designed wall. It was fairly new looking. ( pics on my profile) Emmett's booming laughter shook the floor.

" Ha ha ha! Bella has Guitar Hero! I can't even imagine her trying to do that! She would fall down and break the game system! " Emmett boomed. I rolled my eyes while everybody else chuckled.

Just then the door opened and Bella emerged. She was wearing a purple cashmere sweater dress, and slouchy beige boots. Her hair was hanging in long waves, and she only had a touch of eye makeup on, yet she still looked stunning. The way that dress clung to her slender body drove me mad. Everyones eyes were on her. She blushed.

" Um, I'm just going to grab a granola bar and then we can go. I think Rachel already left, and I have morning classes in about 30 minutes. " Bella said quietly. Everyone nodded.

" While you're at your classes we can take a tour of the city. And go shopping!" Alice exclaimed. I groaned.

" But Alice sweetheart, we just went yesterday. What else do you need?" Jasper asked softly to his wife. He had his hands on her waist and his head rested on top of hers. Alice slapped his hands away from her waist and turned around to glare at him.

" Jazzy what is wrong with you?! We only shopped in SoHo yesterday. There are plenty more places to go! This is New York City after all. And NO complaining." She returned to her spot in Jasper's arms as he sighed in defeat. Bella looked overjoyed at avoiding another shopping trip with Alice.

" Well, I guess I'll see you guys later! Bye!" Bella said quickly. She snatched a granola bar off the counter and sprinted for the door. On her way out she grabbed her white peacoat and her school bag. I laughed. She was so desperate to get away from Alice. My family and I all slipped out of the apartment. Just as we were about to leave the lobby, I caught a whiff of a familiar scent. I froze. No, this could not be happening. I slowly turning around and shuddered with horror. At what I saw.

Sorry, but I just had to do a cliffy! I'm so evil... hehe! I'm very sorry for not updating in awhile, but I have a good excuse.

1. It was Thanksgiving weekend, so I was away.

2. I was very sick. As in 103 degrees fever sick.

3. I had writers block for a few days, but now its gone! yay!

Alright, so I'm not exactly sure what happened to by Bella picture on my profile. ( its not working right) but I promise to repair it as soon as I can.

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Kenza