I'm not sure where this chapter will take you...

I sat in the white wicker chair on the front porch, listening to the peaceful sound of the river flow. I knew Edward was inside the house, but I wanted to wait until the others left for hunting to go inside. Maybe some time alone wouldn't end so disasterously this time.

I moved around the side of the house before the door slowly opened. My scent shouldn't have reached their noses from the distance I provided between us. As long as I wasn't in their thoughts, I should have the chance to surprise Edward.

"Alice," Carlisle's voice rang in the distance, "hurry, please."

I heard the sound of car doors shutting and then the tires along the driveway's pavement. With that, I stepped out of my hiding spot to let myself in the house.

I carefully placed my hand on the brass handle and turned it ever so slightly. My heart was pounding, making my presence all the more noticeable. The door opened without a creak, and I tip-toed up the stairs.

Stopping before Edward's door, I heard the sound of my lullaby pouring from the speakers of his stereo system. It was nice to know that I was always on his mind.

I knew the moment I opened the door he would be able to smell me, in fact, he probably already had, but the anticipation of the surprise on my behalf was the best part.

I finally opened the door to find him, eyes closed, on the black leather couch I loved so much. His mouth twitched up into the slightest smile as a breeze carried in my scent. I took in everything about him as he lay still. He wore a pair of black dress pants on such a casual day, paired with a light button up shirt designed with strips of blues and greens.

"Edward," I whispered his name softly, though he already knew I was there.

His eyes opened to reveal his beautiful golden eyes which met mine.

I walked over and lay on top of him as he wrapped his cold arms around my waist.

I leaned my head into his chest and sighed contently.

"Bella," He breathed. His warm voice was even more breathtaking after having gone without it.

"Shh..."

He paused a moment before asking me.

"What are you listening to?"

Although he would see it to be foolish, I answered honestly. "Your heart."

He scoffed just as I thought he would. "That is ridiculous. There is nothing there."

I lifted my head from his chest and looked him directly in the eye. "You have a heart, have you not?"

"A lifeless one, at that."

"But a heart none the less," I continued.

"Your point?" He had a false sense of victory on the horizon.

"My point being that everyone contains a heart, silent or not, and no matter what, it is there."

He shook his head sadly. "But Bella, a heart is nothing with out its constant beating."

"I can tell you that that is not true." He frowned quickly at this statement. "Edward listen to me, if no one else. You are the sweetest, most loving and caring man I have ever met." My tears spilled over. "You are an angel despite the way you think of yourself. You have a heart greater than anyone I have ever known, and it breaks my heart that you don't believe it yourself."

He opened his mouth, but then closed it.

"I love you, Edward." I whispered. "Please tell me you love me too."

His eyes widened in shock. "Of course I love you! More than anything in this world!"

I closed my eyes. "You need a heart to love."

The room was filled with the sweet melody of Esme's favorite peice as we lay in silence.

"Bella?" I opened my eyes. "Do you really mean what you said? You really believe I have a heart greater than anyone?"

"Yes," I held back my sobs. "I do."

"Perhaps there is hope." He whispered in my ear. "because God would never give a gift like you to a monster."

There. An hours work gave me that, and I was pleased. Although it is short.

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