I suck at updating, I know, and I'm sorry. I just finished the semester though and I hope that means I can update a little more often while I'm home for break. I'm not totally happy with this chapter, but I wanted to get it out and analyzing it over and over again wouldn't have helped. Hopefully it's not too bad!

"Promise me someday we'll be together."

"Someday, I promise."

"Thank you." I knew he was only humoring me because I was bawling, but it was a wonderful promise nevertheless.

Edward left with Alice a little while later to hunt and I went straight for my computer. There had to be something. I refused to accept the fact that Edward and I had to live this way. When I found what I wanted I grabbed my coat and keys. I had some shopping to do.

It was dark by the time I got home. I unloaded the paper bag of supplies and laid them on the kitchen table in front of me. I knew Charlie was spending the night at the Black's to watch the game and spend some time with Billy so I was safe from that.

I hadn't turned the lights on when I had come in, so I could barely see what I was doing, but the steps were easy enough. I set the red candle in the middle of the table and placed the horseshoe around the base of it. I lit the candle carefully with a match and grabbed a piece of paper and the quill and ink I had bought. I wrote my short wish on the paper whispering, "What I want I write here/Please take my dream and bring it near/What I want is what I should get/Let all my dreams now be met."I grabbed a pair of tweezers and held the paper above the flame.

When the paper was completely burned, I sat back in the chair and stared at the candle. It may have been a ridiculous idea, but I was running out of options. Besides, if vampires and werewolves were real, why couldn't witchcraft?

"You don't honestly think something like that would work, do you?"

I turned towards his voice so quickly I nearly fell out of my chair. Edward was leaning against the doorway, his arms crossed across his chest. Even though it was dark, I could see a smirk on his lips.

"Worth a shot, isn't it?"

"What did you wish for?"

"How do you know I was wishing for anything?" I got up from my chair and walked towards him slowly. He stood up straight when I approached him, taking me in his arms and holding me close. His kissed the top of my head quickly before responding.

"I've been around for over a hundred years, Bella. I know witchcraft when I see it. Besides, you think after being a vampire for 90 years, I would have tried just about anything to make a few wishes come true."

I was taken aback by his last comment, pulling back slightly and looking up at him. I'm sure my eyes were as big as saucers and he laughed when he looked down at me.

"Come on love, let us get the human to bed. It's supposed to storm tomorrow and Emmett is itching to play ball."

"How do you expect me to go to bed after you tell me you've tried to cast spells to become human again?"

"I never said what I wished for, love. Now, come on, it's getting late and you didn't sleep much last night."

I knew he was right, but I couldn't shake the fact that Edward had tried to do the same thing I had tonight. He had actually tried to become human again. He might not want to admit it, but I knew that was something he wished he could be again. I only hoped that, by some miracle, this time it would work.

I couldn't believe how hot I was when I woke up the next morning. Usually when Edward stayed the night I would be bundled and still cold. I rolled over and opened my eyes slowly to see Edward lying on his side facing me. I had never seen him lying like that. He was always on his back or sitting up watching me sleep. I watched him for a moment before I whispered his name. When there was no response, I whispered his name a little louder.

He let out a sigh before his eyes fluttered open, "Bella?"

"Hey. Are you alright?"

"Yeah, just let me wake up a little," he mumbled, rubbing a hand over his face. He looked up at me, smiling softly, and that's when I saw it.

"Edward!"

"What?" He sat up quickly, turning to me.

"Your eyes, they're green. And wait, 'wake up'?"

Edward's eyes were wide as he tried to process everything. "Is your dad here?"

"I don't know. Um…no, he shouldn't be. He was spending last night on the reservation and said he'd be there most of today, too."

"Good, we need to go see Carlisle." He grabbed my hand and pulled me quickly from the bed. His hand was warm in mine and I gasped. He looked to our entwined hands and back up to my face. "Hopefully he'll know what's going on."

I knew what had happened, but I couldn't shake the fear I'd awake and everything would be back to normal. We rushed to my truck and Edward took the driver's seat, latching his seatbelt almost immediately.

"Looks like I may need this now." I could hear the nervousness in his voice and I did the only thing I could think of to calm him. I gently reached over and ran my fingers through his hair. He leaned into the touch and looked over at me.

"No matter what, remember I love you," I said quietly.

He sighed and nodded before he put the truck into gear and drove out of town towards his house. I had honestly never seen Edward like this. When we walked through the front door of his house he called out in a strangled voice, "Dad! Dad?!"

Carlisle appeared at the top of the stairs, confusion written over his face. "Edward? Bella? What's going on?"

"Dad, there's something wrong." Edward's voice had never sounded so young. He was scared and confused and I had the sudden realization that it was all my fault. I gently pulled my hand out of his as he made his way to the bottom of the stairs to meet his father.

"What happened, Bella?" I turned quickly at Esme's quiet voice.

"Edward's – I – my fault – I just –"

She gathered me into her cold arms and held me close to her, "Shh. Everything will be alright."

"Esme, keep Bella here, I'm going to go run some tests on Edward," I heard Carlisle call.

I felt her lead me towards the kitchen. "Come on, dear, let's get you something to eat while we wait for the boys."

When we entered the kitchen, I looked up to see Rosalie sitting on the counter, Emmett standing between her legs. Their faces were very close to one another and it seemed like they were whispering back and forth. Rosalie looked up when she heard us enter the room, "I thought I smelled a human. Who'd you bring with you, Bella?"

"What do you mean?" I found my voice to be exceptionally small.

"Well, unless you have two hearts, there's another human with you."

"Rose, not now," Esme said pointedly.

"If she's bringing other people into our house, I think I have a right to know. I think we all do."

"Rosalie, stop." It was Jasper this time that spoke. I turned and saw Jasper and Alice at the door.

"Oh, Bella. I wish I had seen it. I'm so sorry." Alice immediately took me in her arms and hugged me tightly. "Everything will be fine in the end. I promise."

I felt a sudden calm come over the room and I looked to Jasper, "Thank you." I noticed that Rosalie had left the room, leaving Emmett to lean against the counter. Esme had moved to the stove and was cooking up some eggs for me. Alice and Jasper led me to the high chairs by the counter. It was a solemn breakfast, waiting for Carlisle and Edward.

When Carlisle called me into his office almost an hour later, I couldn't help but be apprehensive. I bit my lip as I took a seat next to Edward. His face was blank. More blank than I had ever seen it before.

"Well, Edward, I don't know how it happened, but you're human."

Well, there you go. Seems like Bella got her wish, but as always, nothing is 100% what it seems.

I can't guarantee how long it'll be before the next chapter, but I still want to hear what you all think! Just push that little button in the corner and review.

Bella's spell: .

*~*Dani