EPOV

Wow. There is no way to describe how Bella makes me feel. When she cries, I want to cry. When she laughs I laugh. If she jumped off a bridge, I would be right behind her, trying to protect her from the water's first impact. I have fallen harder for her than I ever have.

Last night was very…interesting. I definitely was not expecting Bella to come into my room crying because of a nightmare about me not wanting her. I was shocked that me not wanting her would cause that kind of reaction, but was more than willing to console her.

Waking up this morning to Bella was the most amazing thing. I realized I wanted to wake up like that every day. I was going to propose. I may not do it today, but sometime soon. Now I just have to buy the ring….

BPOV

After I got dressed, and went downstairs I noticed Edward was gone. When I asked Alice where he went she said she had to run an "errand." This made me a little suspicious, but I didn't say anything. I trusted Edward not to hurt me in any way.

Alice and Rosalie kept giving me looks, and giggling, obviously thinking about what happened this morning. It wasn't that big of a deal, and I couldn't understand why they kept bringing it up with their eyes. I t was just one night, and we didn't even do anything!

To escape their looks I went upstairs, and spent the day with Edward in my room. We just lay down and talked about anything, everything, and nothing. I had never felt so comfortable with any other guy. Not even my dad!

At around fife thirty I told Edward I was going to go downstairs and see if Esme needed any help. He agreed, and helped me up. When I got down there I heard Esme muttering to herself.

"Esme, what's wrong," I asked.

"Oh, nothing dear. I was just sad because I want to make some of that pasta that you and Edward like so much, but we don't have any extra virgin olive oil. I can just make something different though. It's no big deal."

"It's okay, Esme, I will go to the market and get some. It's not a problem," I said, and walked out the door before she could protest.

It was a beautiful day out, and I enjoyed the walk there. It was very calming and relaxing. I was coming up on the market when the sun ducked just below the horizon. Sunsets were definitely beautiful here. I didn't get to see very many in forks, so it was nice to experience them here. I remember my first sunset with Edward was beautiful, until James and Victoria showed up.

Edward and I were walking along the beach that was down the road from his house. Watching the sunset below the water was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. That was also the first time Edward really kissed me. That night was going perfectly until I saw a man and women walking towards us.

The man had long blonde hair, and blue eyes. He was handsome, but in a more rugged way. His eyes were dark and frightening. My natural reaction to him was to run and hide. I did not like the way he made me feel.

The woman was also very pretty, but she seemed kind of animalistic. Her wild red hair was like flames dancing on her head. She was very intimidating, and I could tell they were up to no good. I figured the know Edward, but judging the way he stiffened when he saw them, something told me he didn't like them at all.

"Who's this pretty young thing you have with you Eddie boy?" James asked. His voice sent a shiver down my spine, and not in a good way.

"That is none of your business, James," Edward replied coldly. When I looked at him I noticed his eyes were dark with anger.

"Oh, come on Edward, don't be that way. I was just curious, and she is sexy," he replied.

"Don't ever talk about her like that. She is not yours, and never will be. If I ever hear you talk to her, look at her, or even breathe in her direction ever again there will be hell to pay," Edward said in a deadly tone.

If I was being totally honest with myself, Edwards's over-protective behavior that day was extremely sexy. I was glad I never had another run in with James ever again. I could only thank Edward for that. God, I loved him so much. Even the thought of not having him in life causes me so much pain, both physically and emotionally.

I went up to the man selling the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and gave him some money. As I was rounding the corner, heading back home, I heard a sickening laugh.

"Why hello there, I don't think I got your name last time we met," James said as he walked out of the alleyway he was lurking in.

"Umm Bella," I said as I began to walk a little bit faster.

The next thing I knew he had me in a chokehold, and some glass from the Olive Oil I was holding was stuck in my feet and legs, causing me to yelp in pain. "Well, Bella, I'm afraid I am going to have to kill you," he said, with no regret in his voice.

"Why," I yelped when I felt the cold metal of a gun barrel poking my back.

"Well, if you must know, Victoria and I are not the richest people in town," he said, and I heard a giggle come from behind me. "But, Edward is very wealthy. If he were to get with Vicky here, and something tragic were to happen, like he 'falls' down the stairs, she would be very wealthy also." Wow he was Sick.

"Edward would never go to her. He is above her," a said venomously.

"Yeah, that's what we said about you. I guess he doesn't have very good taste," was his reply. That one hurt because I knew he was right. Edward deserved better than me.

"What does that have to do with me?" I asked

"Well, you seem to have him wrapped around your little pinky, and that would get in the way of him going for Victoria," he said in a tone that sounded like there should have been a "duh" at the end.

"You are sick," I said with as much power I could muster. Truth was I was scared out of my wits. I knew I was about to die, and there was nothing I could do about it. That was the worse feeling I have ever experienced, other than the feeling of the dream I had about Edward leaving me.

"Well, you could use that word to describe me, but I prefer cunning. Goodbye Bella, have a nice after life," he said.

I heard the gun go off and felt my middle back getting torn apart. I could only feel it for a minute, and then everything went black.

A/N I know you guys are mad at me for the ending of that chapter, but I promise they will get a happy ending. Just keep reading and no flames please!

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