Chapter 15: Switching Places

"It was 850 dollars, Edward," I whined for the millionth time tonight.

"I knew Alice was going to make you upset. It will all be okay, I promise," he soothed. He rubbed his arm on mine. I leaned against his stone cold chest.

"Edward, what do you think I'll be like when I'm a vampire?"
"You'll be strong, fast, not as clumsy," he chuckled, "and you'll feel like you belong." I blushed.

"Do you think I'll be the same?"
"Of course, love. You'll always be my Bella." I smiled.

"What would it be like if you were human, and I was a vampire," I asked. He thought for a moment.

"I think you would be very protective of me, and I'm sure you would feel the same way I do now."

"How will I explain my lack of visits to Charlie and Renée?" I asked.

"I have a plan," he paused for a minute, looking very sad. "To make it easier for us, we'll have you 'die'. Sure it will make Charlie and Renée miserable, but it works." I took in an unsteady breath.

"That would kill them," I replied quietly.

"Yes, it would. We won't do it, if you think don't think it's best." I sighed. I didn't want to have to make this decision.

"Do whatever you want to do." We were silent for a moment.

"Bella, you're going to have a long day tomorrow."

"What do you mean?"

"The wedding's tomorrow. I'll sing you to sleep." Edward hummed my lullaby, and I slowly drifted into unconsciousness.

I woke up, and looked around. I heard cars a mile away, and I was a little confused. I was in a different bed, and I heard a heartbeat. It wasn't my own, it was Edward's. I sat up, and looked around the room. It was exactly like Edward's room, but not as much music, and he didn't have the stereo. "Love what are you doing?" I must have woken him up.

"Nothing, Edward. What do you want to eat?"
"I'll get it myself." He got up, and walked down to the kitchen. I was fixing myself up in the bathroom, when I heard a blood curdling scream. I ran to where Edward was. A fire haired vampire was on top of him, drinking his blood. I screamed, and pushed the vampire off. It was Victoria. I tore her to bits, and lit her on fire. I rushed over to Edward's side, but I was too late. He laid there, limp and cold. I sobbed tearless sobs, and let out a horrific cry. I woke up, tears streaming down my face.

"Bella, what's wrong?" I squeezed myself closer to Edward.

"Our places were switched. You were human, and I was a vampire. You were getting breakfast, and I was fixing my hair in the bathroom. Victoria showed up and killed you," I sobbed.

"Shh, Bella. Its okay, Victoria's dead."
"But you died!" I cried.

"Bella, I won't die, and neither will you," he vowed.

"It was so horrible. I heard a scream, came to rescue you, but you were dead. I couldn't do anything. I felt so helpless."

"Bella, it was just a dream. I'll stay here, I won't leave your side after tomorrow."