Part two of chapter 13 at last, more Tanya drama coming soon.

this is EPOV and it starts from earlier in the day, before Tanya arrives, so it starts about mid chap 12. :)

Enjoy.

EPOV – earlier that day

"So what are we doing today?" I turned towards her as she asked this.

"Well, I actually have to help Carlisle with something, so I'm afraid you're on your own today. But I suppose you could see what Esme is doing; she might have something to keep you busy." I replied, sorrowfully, I didn't want to leave her, but I had to unfortunately, there was a lot that Carlisle and I had to discus, and some action needed to happen

"I think I might." She replied smiling.

I smiled down on her before kissing her on the cheek and reluctantly walking off towards Carlisle's office.

I approached the door to his office knocking lightly twice.

"Come in Edward"

I opened the door and walked in seeing him sitting at his desk with papers all round him.

"Ready to go?" I asked casually.

"Just a second" I waited patiently while he finished off his paper work and then stood from his desk and followed me out the door. We were both quiet until we were in his car, I wasn't worried about Bella hearing us so much, I just didn't want her to panic.

Carlisle started up the car and we drove out of the garage and down the driveway.

"So what's the problem son?" He asked looking towards me.

I let out a sigh before turning towards him to explain what the problem was.

"Tanya" I replied simply

"From the Denali clan? The one that has a infatuation with you?" He asked calmly.

"Yes, that one."

"So what is the problem?" He asked confused.

"Well, Bella was living with her in Denali for a while when she was first turned, and of course, she told Tanya about me and her, and all that, apparently, Bella had decided to try and find me at one point, but Tanya stopped her, telling Bella that I did the same thing to her once, that I pretended to fall in love with her, and the once I got sick of her I just left her broken, which you and I both know is a load of nonsense."

"Does Bella know that?" He asked, interrupting me.

"Of course she does."

"So you told her then, explained it to her?"

"Well, not in so many words, but she knows I would never do that, and she knows I love her." I replied defensively.

"Yes, I am sure she does know all of that, but, because you haven't told her, or explained it to her, if things ever do get rough between you two, she might doubt that trust again."

I sat silently in thought for a few minutes, he was right, what if something did happen and she started to doubt me again, I couldn't let that become an possibility, I would have to talk to her tonight, before Tanya got here.

"I guess you're right." I said finally.

We pulled up at the park, it was a cloudy day, but it wasn't raining, I needed to get Carlisle out of the house before I could talk to him, I just didn't want to worry Bella too much. We both got out of the car and walked towards one of the park benches, sitting down while we looked on at all the children playing.

"So why is Tanya still a problem now?" He asked as he stared out at the kids.

"Well, Bella and Tanya were talking on the phone one night, and Bella told Tanya that she and I were together again, and Tanya lost it I suppose, and declared that she was coming down to see us, I guess I'm just really worried about what she has planned, I mean, I doubt that she is just going to let this go, and not try anything, you know her as well as I do Carlisle, and she will not just let this go."

"That is true, but perhaps she is only coming up to wish you two well and to visit Bella." He replied sincerely, Carlisle always tried to see the good in others.

"I don't think so." I said the anger not unnoticed by him.

"Regardless Edward, I understand your need to protect Bella, but if things turn bad, please just try to be rational. The Denali's are the only other family like our own, and we need to keep them on our side in case something ever happens."

"So what your saying is, despite the fact that she is probably trying to come down to tear me and Bella apart and ruin our relationship, I should try and be friendly?" I asked angrily, as my tone caught the interest of one of the parents sitting near by. Carlisle just smiled at them politely before glaring at me.

"Keep your voice down!" He scorned.

"And yes, that is what I am saying, try to reason with her first, and if worst comes to worst, then we will deal with her then, but for now I want you to try and be polite, please. Consider it a personal favour."

"Fine, I'll try, but I can't promise anything Carlisle."

"You have a lot of patients, I'm sure you will be fine. When is she coming anyway?"

"Probably sometime tonight or tomorrow."

"Well then, I suggest that you get home and talk to Bella before she gets here, and make sure you explain to her why Tanya is so obsessed."

"Ok, let's go." I replied as I stood from the bench, making my way to the car, hearing Carlisle approach behind me.

The drive home was silent, and when the car had stopped in the garage I sprinted out of the car and up into the house, finding Bella in the office with Esme, they were both appreciating what I suppose they had worked on while we were away. I heard Carlisle approach the door behind me.

"Knock, knock"

Both of the girls turned to look at us as Carlisle walked over to Esme, placing a swift kiss on her cheek as he enveloped her in his arms, Bella was walking over to me and I instinctively placed my arms out for her to walk into.

I loved the feeling of having her in my arms, almost as much as I loved her scent, although it wasn't the scent of her blood that called to me now, no this was just her, and I loved it all the same.

I rested my head in her hair, breathing in her scent once more.

"I missed you" I stated, and she moved in closer to me. I had missed her, quite a lot, even though we weren't apart for all that long, but since I had lost her for 100 years, every minute away from her feels like hell, I guess I'm just afraid that she will one day realise that I'm not good enough for her, and leave.

I felt her pull back, as she looked up at me through her thick eyelashes, and for a second, I lost all coherent thought. She turned around and I followed her gaze to see Carlisle and Esme gone, when had they left?

She pulled out of my grip entirely, and I had to suppress the groan that threatened to come out as I tried to pull her back to me.

"What's wrong, love?" I asked when I realised she wasn't returning to me.

"I need to hunt" she stated simply.

"I see; would you like me to come?" I asked hopefully, I loved hunting with Bella, now that I had gotten past the anxiety.

"Would you like to come?"

"Of course I would my love, shall we go?" I asked as I offered her my arm. She linked hers in with mine as we made our way out of the house.

…………………

We were casually walking back to the house, hand in hand, not really in a rush to go anywhere, I mean it's not like we need to sleep or eat. As we finally reached the house Bella was suddenly pulled out of my grip and into one of Emmett's famous bone crushing hugs.

"Bella I missed you!" He yelled excitedly.

Emmett and Rose had both been away for a week, although no one was really sure where they went, they only told us they wanted to get away for a while, but they were probably out destroying forests…

"I missed you too… now put me down you crazy man!" Bella laughed, he put her down with a huge grin on his face, and I couldn't help the chuckle that escaped my lips, but the second it came out, I had wished it hadn't.

"Don't think I forgot about you little brother" Emmett said as he bounded over to me, a look of panic crossed my face as I tried to run, but was too late. Emmett picked me up and threw me over his shoulder, walking towards the back door. Despite my best efforts I couldn't struggle out of his grip, he was stronger than I was.

I could hear Bella laughing at the door while she watched Emmett carry me out towards the creek that flowed in our back yard. I knew what he was planning, of course I was he was playing it all out for me in his head, and I didn't get a chance to protest before I was thrown in the river.

I swam around for a couple of seconds, laughing before I jumped out of the water and dove towards Emmett. I could hear Alice talking to Bella at the house, but I was too preoccupied to worry about them. I was chasing Emmett around the back yard, but every time I got hold of him, he was able to get away; we were both laughing and having a good time with it when I heard Alice drag Bella away to look at whatever she bought her.

Emmett was standing by the river bed, looking towards the forest, and I dove at him driving both of us into the water. We both came up to the surface laughing and splashing each other.

"What are you two doing?"

We looked towards the back door to see Esme standing there looking quite amused.

"Hey mum! Come on in! The water's great!" Emmett said as he splashed me again.

"Not today, I don't think." She said as she started to walk into the house again. "You boys have fun" She offered us over her shoulder, and I looked at Emmett who had a huge grin on his face.

We were in the river for a good half an hour, wrestling, splashing each other and having fun, before we decided to get out.

I raced up the stairs and up to my bedroom to have a shower and get changed. As I opened my closet to find something to wear, I wasn't all that surprised to see half of Bella's old clothes gone, and replaced with some new ones, courtesy of Alice.

I jumped in the shower and got changed, towel drying my hair and then walked out to sit down on the couch in my room, waiting for Alice and Bella to finish.

I didn't have to wait long before she came stomping into the room, she threw some bags on the floor and came and sat down next to me.

"I hate your sister" She said seriously, and I looked over to the bags once more to see they were from Victoria Secret… interesting.

I pulled her onto my lap holding her close to me.

"No you don't" I replied as I kissed her softly.

"I, on the other hand, hate my brother, and I'm sure I will love my sister even more when I get a better look at them" I said gesturing to the bags. I guess that she didn't like my answer by the way she wacked me on the chest, but I smiled lightly anyway.

She leant her head on my chest, listening to my breathing I suppose, and so I did the same, as I heard a car come up the driveway, but I didn't think much of it, I was too absorbed in my own little world, the one that only involved me and Bella.

Suddenly, Tanya was standing in front of us, her hands firmly on her hips, and a scowl set on her face, and suddenly I was very nervous, and I instinctively pulled Bella closer to me, cursing Emmett for keeping me from Bella this afternoon, and not being able to talk to her… this won't be good.

"Oh, uh… Hey Tanya…" I heard Bella mumble as she tried to slide off my lap, but I held her in place stubbornly, Tanya was just going to have to deal with me, and if I couldn't go off at her like I wanted to then damn it, I was going to keep Bella as close to me as possible, she was the only thing that would keep me calm right now.

"Hello Tanya" I forced a polite smile as she glared at me, I had to be reasonable, but if I could piss her off a little bit in the process, well that wouldn't be so bad… right? Honestly thought, all I said was hello, and she was already fuming, she looked like she was going to explode in anger, well I suppose its better than her always fluttering her eyelashes at me and trying to be seductive.

"Bella can I talk to you?" she asked as she grabbed onto Bella's arm, but I had a firm grip on her waist and I wasn't letting go, I just didn't want Tanya to have the chance to plant more lies in Bella's head, we were still in such a fragile part of the relationship, and I know that Bella still didn't trust me as much as she wanted too, I'd rather seem over protective than let something get between us.

"You can talk to her here" I said calmly, it wasn't as hard as I thought it had been to stay calm, as long as I have Bella here with me, I should be fine… I hope.

"I would rather talk to my sister alone." Tanya chided.

Whoa, that was a low blow, and I was starting to get angry, she had no right to call Bella her sister after what she did to her, and I had to fight so hard to stay in my seat and not jump up and rip her limb from limb. Just relax.

"I'm not leaving my girlfriend alone with you" I replied, trying to sound some what casual.

I felt Bella shift on my lap; I had almost forgotten she was there.

"Edward, it's fine, really." She said as she made to get up, but I held her tight in her place, trying to fight the urge to yell at her and tell her she was crazy, for some reason, I don't think that would go down to well right now.

"Are you sure, Love?" I asked concerned.

"Yeah, I'll be fine; if I need you I'll call."

"Ok" I replied as I lifted her off my lap and made my way out the door, although I refused to go any further than the corridor, I was leaning against the wall right beside the door, waiting for any indication that Bella needed me.

It was quiet at first, and I was a little bit worried until I heard Tanya sit on the leather couch.

"Bella, I've missed you so much."

"Tanya, why are you here?" I heard Bella ask, she seemed slightly annoyed, and I heard Tanya sigh heavily. I was waiting for the denial, but was shocked when it didn't come.

"Why am I here? I think the more important question is why are you here?"

"Umm… I live here?" I could hear the confusion in Bella's voice, although I wasn't sure if she put it on or not.

"Bella, what are you thinking? You know what happened last time, what makes you think it won't happen again? You can't trust him." I felt a growl make its way from my chest before I could stop it, although it seemed to be quiet enough that neither of them noticed it, or if they did, they didn't care. I was pushing myself back against the wall trying to calm my anger, when suddenly Alice was at my side, her hand on my shoulder supportively.

I smiled at her before I relaxed my stance.

"Tanya, I don't really think it's your place to talk about trust, I mean you flat out lied to me to stop me from going after him." I smiled lightly at that, proud that she was sticking up for herself, and I saw Alice smiling too, clearly as proud as I was.

"Only because I was so worried, I knew he would hurt you again." I tensed, waiting for Bella's reaction, hoping that it wouldn't throw her off, and again I felt a comforting hand on my arm. Alice always knew when I needed her, and she always seemed to know just what to do to help me.

"That's none of your business Tanya, how could you know such a thing, I know how much he hurt me, I lived it remember? But I also know that he loves me more that anything, I don't understand how you can sit there and contradict such a beautiful truth." I heard the anger arise in her voice, and I couldn't help the huge grin that spread over my face, this girl, she was so amazing, and so devoted to me, after everything I put her through.

I looked down to Alice who was wearing a similar grin to me.

"Because, you don't know what you are doing, you don't know him, you only know the lie. He doesn't love you, and he never will honey." She was so calm about it and I pushed myself off the wall about to break through the door, but was stopped by Alice who wrapped her arms around me and hugged me.

Relax Edward, you can't risk it

And I did relax.

"How dare you!" I heard Bella yell, and the thud of her jumping to her feet. "You have no idea, you weren't there, you were never there, he loves me, and if nothing else, I know that for sure. You have no right to come into our home and make these kinds of accusations. Get out!"

I smiled again and pulled back from Alice's embrace.

"Bella, you can't kick me out of this house, it's not just up to you." I could hear the defensiveness in her voice, and the fear in her mind, she was worried she had been beaten, but she wasn't going to give up.

"No, but I can kick you out of my bedroom." Bella stated matter-of-factly.

"Yeah, well what if Edward wants me here?" The second I heard it escape her lips I was at Bella's side, my arm around her waist protectively. I was mad, but I would not let her get the better of me, I wouldn't do that to Carlisle.

"Why on earth would I want something like that? Neither Bella nor I have done anything to disserve that kind of torture, and hell, I've done some pretty horrendous things in my time. I think you should leave, go out and hunt, or something, just get out of our room."

"Fine" she said in a huff as she walked out of the room.

I heard the backdoor slam and Bella walked over to the window looking down at Tanya as she jumped the creek and stormed off into the forest.

I walked up behind her and snaked my arm around her waist, pulling her to my side, in what was supposed to be a comforting gesture, which seemed to work, as I felt her relax at my side.

I heard her laugh quietly, and was curious as to what she found humorous about this whole thing.

"Care to share the joke, Love?" I asked, slightly confused.

"Oh, I was just worried that Tanya might have scorched the carped in her fury"

"And…" I followed her gaze to the patch of carpet where she had been standing. "Nothing" I sighed, disappointed, "That's kind of boring."

She laughed again, although louder this time, and I looked at her quizzically once more.

"That's what I thought" she confirmed, and I smiled before leading her towards the couch again.

"You do know that's not the end of Tanya right?" I asked worried, hoping that now would be a good time to confirm everything with her, but just like always, she didn't do what I had expected.

"Trust me I know, I lived with her for a lot longer than I would have liked to." I looked down on her again, reading her reaction before resting my cheek in her hair, revelling in the smell.

"You don't have to worry you know?" She said suddenly, and I was a bit shocked and pulled away to look down at her, cocking an eyebrow, demanding she go on.

"I know she will do anything to break us up, I just can't believe I never saw it before now, but I love you, and I have you here with me, and as long as I have that, then nothing she says or does could ever make me doubt you… us."

"I love you too." I replied happily.

We sat in silence for a while before she jumped off the couch in a rush. I wrapped my arms around her waist in time to stop her, and pulled her back into my lap.

"Where do you think you're going?" I asked innocently.

"Umm… no where?" She asked, unsure.

"Good guess" I replied as I kissed a line from her jaw down to her neck and back again. I heard a strangled moan escape her throat and couldn't suppress the growl that escaped mine, as I started to kiss her more aggressively.

She sat up quickly, like someone had just shocked her, as she struggled out my hold. I let her go hesitantly, searching her face for a reaction, hoping I hadn't pushed things too far again, but I got none, she turned and walked out of the room quickly, leaving me slightly confused.

Suddenly Alice was standing in front of me again.

"Fix this!" She said angrily as she stomped out of my room.

I love Alice, but sometimes she can be just plain scary.

I didn't mean to push her, and I honestly don't understand why she is so hesitant, I suppose she doesn't trust me yet, which I can understand. I stood and walked to the stairs, making my way down to the first level of the house. I heard someone on the piano, striking the C. I walked into the front room, not all that surprised to see Bella sitting at my piano, or our piano, I guess.

"I'm so sorry Bella." I said in a small voice, as she hit the D. "Are you terribly mad?" I asked, worried about what the answer would be.

She turned to look at me, and then a look of pain crossed her face, clearly I hadn't been all that great at hiding my pain.

"It's strange isn't it?" She asked; which threw me off a little bit. "What it?" I asked confused.

"It's like suddenly, we've changed roles, but at least now you sort of know how I used to feel when you would pull away." I felt another pang of guilt wash over me, as I realised how horrible she must have felt all the time.

"Do you forgive me?"

"I was never mad at you to begin with, I could never be mad with you, I was mad at myself, I hate that I can't let my guard down around you, I don't even mean to pull away, my body just does and no matter how much I want too, I just can't return to you after that. I am sorry, I don't know why it's so hard to let go." She seemed somewhat relived to say it out loud, to me.

"It's ok, I can understand to some extent at least." I said, as I opened my arms, as she walked into them.

"I love you Bella, more than life itself." I breathed out, afraid of her reaction. "And if you aren't ready to cross those lines yet, then that is fine, I will wait for an eternity if that is what it takes, I only want you to be happy my love, that is all I have ever wanted."

We were suddenly interrupted by Tanya clearing her throat, and the first thing that worried me was that she was trying to keep me out of her mind, she was singing Mary had a little lamb over and over in her head.

"Bella, I want to apologize for the way I acted before, I guess I thought he didn't really love you, that he couldn't, but it's clear now that he does, and that you love him and I'm so sorry for my rash actions."

"Edward, I also owe you an apology, I sold you short, I saw how much you hurt Bella, and I honestly thought that if you could put her through that much pain, that you couldn't mean any good by asking her back, I was just trying to protect her, and I see now I was wrong in my assumptions, but please know, I only had Bella's best interest at heart. I am truly sorry that I judged you so quickly, and I am sorry I underestimated your love for each other."

I looked down at Bella, to see her looking up at me, her eyes wide with confusion, but I didn't want to worry her about Tanya, because I was sure she was up to something.

"Thank you Tanya, that is very considerate of you." I replied, Tanya smiled at us before walking towards the front door, I heard the car door open, close and then the car start and drive off down the driveway.

"What do you think?" Bella asked me, she was concerned enough; I didn't need to add any pressure to that.

"I don't know, but I do know this isn't the last we'll be seeing of her. I'm sure she is up to something."

AN --

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Reviewsss! :) im somewhat more happy with the amount of reviews i got, but i still didnt get as many as i would have liked.

Honestly, 15 isnt that many, so lets aim for that again k? :)

Again, waiting to see if any guys read this, but i dont think they do, and if they do, they are very shy about it, or in denial...

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Cassie