A/N: Ok, so the writers block isn't entirely gone. But I did manage to get this together, and i finally am putting together a plan for the story. So I know what I want to happen and relatively when, so I think I am definately a little more on track -- enjoy!!

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Chapter 6

Bella woke up and she felt at peace. She couldn't remember ever feeling that comfortable -- at least not for a while. As she went to roll over she realized she wasn't alone and smiled. She had Edward with her, and turned to look at him.

"Good morning love," he said and she smiled.

"Morning," she said and leaned up to look at him fully. "You're still here." She said and he leaned down to kiss her forehead.

"Of course I'm here. I promised I would be."

"Promises aren't always kept though." She said and he pulled her on top of him, forcing her to look him in the eye.

"Bella I know and we are going to work through this I know we are." He said and she nodded. "But we will, even if it takes years we will find that peace we once had with one another."

"You don't know how much I needed to hear that." She said, with the first genuine smile that made him feel like he did something right since she came back.

"Well I will say it again and gain if you need me to. Anything you need I will give you." He said and she nodded. That's how they started their day, in a peace with one another. As they got up and started their day, they tried their best to talk, wanting to find the peace they once had, but neither wanting to rock the boat too much.

Bella was slowly growing more and more attached to the Cullen's as the break wore on. She liked waking up to someone next to her, and going down to breakfast to a family. Given, she could live without Alice dragging her for makeovers, but she was thankful to have her brown hair back. It was a comfort from the days when life wasn't so complicated and she could just be herself again. She found her love for classic music and sat for hours with her head in Edward's lap as he played the piano for her. She was at peace again, even if she still wasn't sure what she and Edward were anymore. She knew he loved her, and she knew she loved him -- but neither had mentioned what they were doing. If they were together, or if they weren't there yet? Given, she knew she would never see him with anyone else, but she still wanted that label that only he could give her. She wanted to be taken, she wanted to be his. It was irrational and completely old fashion, but she longed for it.

Edward didn't want to talk of changing her anymore, he had his talk with Carlisle and knew that it was inevitable from Alice -- but part of him was still holding back. Bella on the other hand had her own things to keep to herself. One of which was her living arrangements, she wasn't sure if she should stay with the Cullen's or move back into the dorms. She had pros for each side, and yet still couldn't decide -- not that Edward hadn't made his opinion known.

"Bella why won't you just stay here?" He said, for the third time that day and she walked away.

"We've been through this. One, I like my dorm and being with Chrissy. Two, I can't live with my professor, somehow I think that's against the rules." She said and reached in the fridge for a drink. Not even bothering to look at him for this argument. She knew what he would do, the way he would look at her and even though he couldn't dazzle her as easily, it still held some affect over her.

"Bella no one has to know, its not like you or I are going to broadcast you living with Carlisle. And You'll still see Chrissy on campus." He said, following her as she headed to the table. "Besides you'll be safer here."

"Safer in a house full of vampires then on a college campus? Wasn't it always you that claimed this was the most dangerous place for me?" She challenged and stopped him before h could open his mouth. "And don't you dare mention my poor truck, we both know it was you, Jasper and Emmet!"

"You have no proof that was me." He said smugly, and crossed his arms as he leaned on the counter. She grabbed the glass she was drinking out of, and proceeded to throw it at his head, which he caught quickly. "Don't break Esme's dishes."

"Don't be ridiculous." She challenged and walked out into the living room. He continued to follow her as she pulled out the newspaper from the table and started to read it on the couch.

"Wait, you get to vandalize my car and I'm in trouble for putting that dinosaur out of its misery?" He said and she laughed.

"One, you just admitted you were the cause for the 'danger' on campus, the theft and vandalism. And two I never stole your car. So maybe campus is safer." She said and turned to the local news, not even raising her eyes to look at him. "Now give it up, I only have three weeks left of the semester, which means Carlisle will no longer be my professor. Maybe we can discuss this when I come home from Forks."

"Why don't you want to stay with me?" He asked, and sat on the floor with his head in his hands, not understanding why she refused to stay with him.

"Why are you pushing for me to stay here? It's not like you can't come see me at the dorm any time you want. I do believe the window can be unlocked."

"Isn't your roommate going to get suspicious when I don't sleep or eat?" He asked and she shrugged hiding her eyes behind her paper.

"Will you just admit you don't want her in a co-ed dorm and get it over with." Alice said as she came down the stairs, having had enough of their argument.

"So that's it," Bella said as she threw down her paper. "This isn't about being with me or my safety here versus on campus -- you are jealous of me being around guys on campus."

"I am not." He said and went to grab her when she pulled back. "I know I'm the only guy in your life."

"Are you sure? I mean Dean and Seth live next door and are always willing to help me out with whatever I may need. Then there's Craig the residential advisor down the hall that has the spare key to my dorm." She said and he growled. "You know, just for emergencies." She smiled sweetly.

"Calm down, she's joking." Alice said and Edward pulled Bella closer to him. "Now Bella really, that place is too small and you know it. Besides, the bathroom I am sure is less then desirable, not to mention the closet."

"It's a standard dorm, and I like it. We all know I don't need that much space."

"Bella you know you want to stay here." Jasper said, joining the debate, he could read her emotions and knew she was excited when Edward asked her to stay, and then disappointed when she thought it was only because of his jealousy.

"Stupid vampire empath." She mumbled and they all laughed. "I'm not moving in and that's final. You all know this is the right thing." She said, finality in her voice . Edward went to argue but stopped when her phone started to ring. "Charlie," she said and headed outside to talk without him hearing where she was.

"Is she ever going to tell Charlie?" Edward asked and Alice shrugged.

"She doesn't know yet, I think she's confused so I can't see anything." She said and Edward turned to watch Bella through the window.

"Why won't she tell him?" He asked and Jasper answered as he put a hand on Edward's shoulder.

"She's afraid, every time he calls she gets scared. She's not sure how he'll take it."

"What do you mean? This is her choice not his." He questioned.

"Edward when you hurt her, you hurt Charlie. You devastated his little girl. You said you'd keep her safe and then you didn't. Then you just walked away and made the emotional bruises worse then the physical ones ever could have been. Do you really think he's going to be thrilled you are back in her life?"

"Well not right away, I know. But in time…" he trailed off.

"You two have been together again what, for five days? Of course she didn't rush to tell him."

"Maybe I'm not sure what to tell him." Bella said as she came back in the room, catching them all off guard. "Jasper and Alice I'm sure told you what I'm feeling, what I have been debating. I'm hesitant to tell Charlie. I'm afraid of what he'll say, but I also don't know what to say."

"What do you mean?"

"Have you noticed me and you never figured out what we're doing? We just keep going naturally through this, neither wanting to rock the boat. Trying to make this easy and calm. Yet, we never talked of the future besides that first day. Am I going to be like you or do you still not want me for eternity? Or are you going to leave again when things get difficult and make it pointless to tell Charlie anything at all -- just that I let you play me again."

"Bella I told you, and I'll tell you again. I am not now or ever leaving you." He said and reached to cup her face in his hands. "Where would I go?" He said and she shook her head.

"You said the same thing in Phoenix, when I was in the hospital bed." She said and he froze, realizing the truth in her words. It was the same thing, word for word.

"But this time is different. I didn't know life without you then, I didn't know the emptiness and pain I would feel with being separated from you. I know that now and I am NEVER going back to that world. I never want to know another day where I don't see you or hear your voice." He said and kissed her. "If you don't want to tell Charlie fine, but regardless I'll never leave you again." He said and she needed.

"I just need some time and I don't want to do this over the phone. I want to talk to him in person."

"When you go to Forks for Christmas." He said softly and she nodded.

"Ya, but for now can we just let it go? I don't want to argue, and I don't want to get upset."

"Sure, how about we go out tonight just me and you. And then we can have that talk, about a lot of things. I haven't spoiled you in far too long."

"I won't argue, because I know you get some sick pleasure out of spoiling me. But you are right, we do need to talk and maybe public will keep it a little calmer this time."

"Deal, go get ready, I'm sure…" but before he could finish, Alice was already down the stairs and grabbing for Bella's arms.

"Come on we only have three hours." She said and dragged Bella away as Edward made reservations, knowing there was going to be a lot to discuss.