Hello everyone! Look, I know you are all sick of my excuses but this week was quite chaotic for me. My doctor told me I should avoid stress if at all possible so I've been trying to relax. Unfortunately my school work has not permitted me to do so. I am finally updating and am sorry that it took so long again. Thanks for sticking with me guys, I really appreciate it!

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EPOV

The dawn was breaking. A light was shining through my loves window cascading a brilliant glow over her. Her hair dark mahogany hair was slightly highlighted with shades of red. Her face seemed so flawless and perfect. I had never seen her look so beautiful.

She had barely slept throughout the night. She continued to toss and turn, waking up about every fifteen minutes or so. It was apparent that something or perhaps someone was troubling her mind.

I knew it was time for me to leave, but I couldn't seem to make myself move. I was exactly where I wanted to be, I was with her. She began to stir as the light of the sun continued to poor in. My skin was now glimmering from the rays. Bella was barely waking. Her breathing was beginning to accelerate. Her heart was pounding frantically.

For some reason I found myself moving closer to her. I could see that something was definitely upsetting her, an unspoken fear. She moaned quietly and turned on her side. I was mere inches away from her. The heat of her body was driving me mad. All I wanted to do was to touch her, to hold her, to be with her.

"Edward," she whispered softly. I wished I could respond. She began to turn over once more and open her eyes. I quickly threw myself to the ground and crawled underneath her small bed. I felt her sit up and heard her sigh deeply. A few moments later her cell phone began to ring. Her ringtone was Clair De Lune by Debussy, my favorite song.

"Stupid alarm," she crooned. Today was going to be a long day for me. I was not able to attend school due to the sun. If I stepped one foot outside her door during this weather people would know that my family and I were different, Bella would know I was different.

BPOV

I hardly slept during the night. Thoughts of Edward continuously passed through my mind. There was something about him, an indescribable quality. It was almost as if he were always with me somehow. He had bewitched me in every way though I had just barely discovered his name.

In my dream he told me that loved me. He held me tightly and whispered that he missed me. His voice was filled with an unspoken pain. The dream seemed so real. His touch was frigid but comforting. His eyes were a brilliant ocher and his hair was in perfect disarray. I sat up slowly and sighed deeply. If only that dream were real.

My cell phone began to ring, Clair De Lune, my favorite song. In most ways it reminded me of Renée. During my childhood she had played several pieces of classic music, I only remembered my favorites.

"Stupid alarm," I practically growled. Though I loved this song, it hurt to recall the memories of my mother. I missed her yet I had no idea why. I missed the way she could never do never do anything herself. I missed the smell of her perfume and the way her arms felt around me as she hugged tightly.

I closed my eyes and willed the tears to go away. My alarm began to ring for the second time. It was time to get up, time to face yet another day of this life.

I climbed out of bed and picked out a pair of jeans and sweatshirt. The high in Forks was only supposed to be 62 degrees today. I then threw my hair up in a usual pony tail and made my way downstairs. Charlie was sitting there with a piece of toast and eggs.

"Morning Bells," he greeted me with a smile. Ever since I agreed to go to La Push with him Charlie seemed rather happy. I couldn't believe that it was already Friday. Time seemed to pass so quickly yet so slowly at the same time. I had only been here for two day but it felt like I had been here for two years.

"Good morning dad," I said grabbing a bowl and pouring myself some cereal. Charlie cleared his throat awkwardly avoiding my gaze.

"Well kid," he yawned. "I've got to get to the station. Will you be okay at school today?" I knew he was referring to the incident of me leaving yesterday and I couldn't blame him for worrying. I had been so irresponsible.

"I'll be fine dad," I told him trying to hide my emotions. "What time did you want to leave for La Push?"

"Billy is expecting us at four," Charlie stated. "I can meet you at Newton's after school. I have to pick up some hiking gear anyway."

"Hiking," I gulped. He had to be kidding. I couldn't even walk across a smooth surface without tripping over my own feet. "Are you sure that's a good idea. I mean you know my history dad." My father began to blush in embarrassment.

"Oh," he said rubbing the back of his neck. "I guess I forgot. Well….I still need to stop by there. I should pick up some fishing equipment for this weekend." It had been so long since Charlie and I spent actual quality time together. I hardly knew him and he didn't know me at all.

"Okay," I told him forcing a smile. "I'll see you at 3:30 then." Charlie picked up his gun belt and threw on his jacket before leaving.

I quickly finished my breakfast and headed out to my truck. By some miracle Charlie had not noticed its absence last night. Alice must have returned it shortly after Edward dropped me off because after dinner I looked out the window to see that it was there safe and sound.

I turned the key in the ignition until it roared to life. Five minutes later I was in parking lot of Forks High School. I looked around to see if Edward's Volvo was there, it wasn't. A feeling of dread began to spread throughout my entire body.

The sun was shining, a rarity in the city of rain. Angela and Ben were standing by her car talking. I approached them slowly and smiled.

"Bella," Angela practically gasped. "Are you okay? I tried to call you like seven times last night. What happened? Where did you disappear to?"

"I'm fine Ang," I assured her. "I just….I had to get out of there." She lowered her head and nodded understandingly.

"I'm so sorry Bella," she said softly. "I had no idea that they would…you didn't deserve that. Jessica's just jealous, you know that." She wrapped her arms around me and squeezed me. "I'm just glad that you're okay."

"Thank you Angela," I told her as I hugged her back. It felt so good to know that at least one person still wanted me here. The bell rang signifying that it was time for Biology. I stopped by my locker, picked up my books and rushed into class hoping against hope that Edward would be there.

The moment I entered the room I saw that everyone but Edward was there. Mike Newton was staring at me with gapping eyes. Angela smiled at me sympathetically and took her seat. I placed my books on the empty desks and pulled out my chair.

"Hey Bella," Mike said leaping to my side. It took everything I had not to scream. This guy seriously resembled a stalker. "Are you okay? Everyone was talking about how you bailed yesterday."

"I'm fine Mike," I said opening my notebook. I began to doodle in margins so that I would appear busy. Mike still wasn't getting the message. He propped himself up on the top of my desk and starred at me. He continued to hover over me until Mr. Banner walked into the room. I had never been more relieved to see anyone in my life.

"Mr. Newton," the Biology teacher said with disapproval, "do you not remember where you are supposed to be sitting? According to this seating chart you are to be seated next to Miss Stanley. So unless you have changed your name to Edward Cullen I suggest you stop bothering Miss Swan and take your seat. "A small laugh escaped my lips. Mike began to blush as he lowered his head in shame. He lifted himself from the desk and sheepishly walked across the room until he was sitting next to Jessica.

Biology continued as normal. Before I knew it, it was time for lunch. Angela was standing by the door waiting for me when I came into the cafeteria, Jessica was with her.

"Hey Bella," Jessica said with fake enthusiasm. "You're just the girl I wanted to talk to." I began to stare at Angela in confusion. Angela merely shrugged and began to look at Jessica in awe.

"What is it Jess," I said folding my arms.

"I wanted to apologize," she said with a smile. "I know we kind of got off to a bad start and…I didn't mean for you to hear me say those things. I guess I was just jealous you know? I mean you left three years ago and when you did Mike began to pay attention to me again. Now that your back…I'm sort of an afterthought." I couldn't help but feel slightly guilty. Though the attention was unwanted she had a point.

"I'm sorry Jess," I told her. "I didn't mean for this to happen. You know that I have not had nor will I ever have feelings for Mike. Besides, you two are perfect for each other."

"I know," she said almost haughtily. "Mike loves me, I know he does. I mean how could he not?" After our conversation Jessica invited Angela and I to sit with her and the rest of the group. The only one who seemed to dislike the fact that I was there was Lauren, though I had no idea why. I was finally fitting in. The question was was this really what I wanted?

EPOV

It had been hours since I had last seen Bella. I was going completely crazy sitting alone in the house. Alice said that sun would disappear about 3:00. My plan was to meet Bella after school just to make sure that she was okay. It was now 2:00; I had only an hour until I could see her.

My family had decided to take a hunting trip. It was what we always did when the sun came out. Carlisle and Alice offered to stay with me but I refused. I wanted to be alone with Bella as much as possible. Who knew how much time I had left with her.

By 2:30 I had practically driven myself insane. It was becoming pure torture to be away from her. I became so impatient to be near her that I ditched my Volvo and ran to Forks. The moment I saw Bella walking out of the gym building I sighed in relief.

"Bella," I called out to her.

BPOV

"Edward," I said in shock. "What are you doing here? I thought you were sick." Edward began to chuckle at my words though I had no idea why. "What's so funny?" My tone was filled with anger though I had no idea why.

"Nothing Bella," he said with a crooked smile. My heart began to melt at the very sight of this. "I just…I needed to see you."

"Why," I asked nearly breathless. Just as he was about to respond I heard Mike yell my name. Edward instantly became tense at the sound of his voice. His eyes turned from a brilliant ocher to a sadistic black.

"What is it that you wish to speak to Bella about Mike," Edward said with a harsh tone.

"Cullen," Mike said in a fearful tone. "What are you…. I thought you were gone."

"You thought wrong," Edward responded. "Now what did you want to talk to Bella about?"

"La…..La Push," Mike stuttered. "I wanted to talk to her….I mean you about La Push. I heard that you're going there for the weekend." Though Mike was speaking to me I couldn't keep my eyes off Edward.

"La Push," Edward practically growled. "I didn't know…since when are you going to La Push?"

"Since yesterday," I told him. "I have friends down there, people that I haven't seen in forever. Charlie thought it might be nice for us to visit them this weekend."

"Yeah Cullen," Mike said with a sudden vole of confidence. "She'll be in La Push all weekend. I was planning on going down there myself. What do you say Bella, would you like to hang out with me?"

EPOV

"Bella," I said quickly. "You cannot go to La Push!" Why would she choose to go to the one place that I am allowed to be? How could she be so careless? When had she made this decision?

"I have to go Edward," she said with a dreadful tone. "I promised Charlie."

"Sorry about your luck Edweird," Mike said with laughter. Finally, he thought. Now I can have Bella all to myself. No Cullen, no Jessica. Thank you Charlie.

"What does any of this have to do with Charlie," I roared. Mike and Bella began to look at me as if I had two heads. Did he just read mind or something, Mike thought with fear.

"Edward," Bella said with confusion.

"Bella please," I begged her. "Please don't do this."

"It's already done," Mike said throwing his arm around Bella; she flinched at his very touch. This pleased me. "Charlie invited me yesterday. That's why were meeting him at Newton's. We're all going to down together.

"No," Bella said moving away from Mike. "Charlie wouldn't…..Edward I…I had no idea." I held up my hand to silence her.

"Let's go Bella," I told her.

"I'll see you soon enough Bella," Mike winked. All mine, he chanted over and over in his head. The moment he was out of sight I heard Bella sigh in relief.

"Edward, I'm so sorry," she said with tears in her eyes. "Charlie told me that it was just me and him. I…."

"Shh Bella," I silenced her. "This can wait until were in the truck." She stared at me quizzically for a few moments before pulling her keys out of her pocket and walking toward her Chevy. She unlocked the door for me before climbing into the driver's seat.

"Edward," Bella said starting the truck.

"Don't go," I pleaded. "Bella please, it's not safe. You have no idea what you are getting yourself into." She began to pull out of the parking lot and towards the direction of Newtons. I peered over her shoulder to her suitcase sitting in the bed of the truck.

"I have to go," she said with conviction. "I'm already in enough trouble with Charlie. If I don't show up then…."

"Please," I begged once again.

"I have to go," she said again, "but…I don't have to go alone." Her eyes were filled with determination as she stared at me. "You can come with me Edward."

"No I can't Bella," I said with a sudden rage. Bella jumped at loudness of my voice. Tears once again began to fill her eyes. "I'm…I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped at you like that it's just….I don't want you to go."

"I don't want to go either," she said wiping away a tear. "I don't Edward. I want to stay with you and I have no idea why. I don't understand why I'm feeling this way. We just met, this isn't normal." She was right, this wasn't normal, but to be truthful, nothing about my life was normal.

There was nothing I could say or do to make her stay. I couldn't just abduct her and keep her forever. She had a life to live.

"Bella," I said in a softer tone, "Just please promise me that you will be careful. I….I don't want to lose you." She turned on Meyer lane and pulled up to Newtons.

"You won't lose me," she said. She hesitantly opened her door and grabbed her suit case. Her father was waiting outside for her.

"Bella listen to me," I said stepping out of the car. Charlie was eyeing me suspiciously. "If you want to leave, at any time, call me. I will come and get you. Just please promise me that you will be safe."

"I will," she vowed. "Goodbye Edward."

"Goodbye Bella," I told her. I would stay by the boundary line all weekend if I had to. If I sensed even the slightest danger I would cross that line and bring her home. No matter what the consequences were.
A/N: Okay, so just so you all know Edward left Bella's house when her and Charlie were talking about La Push. He wanted to give her as much privacy as possible so he left as soon as Bella and Charlie started talking.

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