Author's Note: Hey guys! I'm re - uploading this chapter as Lionnara left a review commenting that this chapter was a bit short and I realised they were right. So here is a longer version of the chapter and I hope it pleases everyone. Secondly, as some people don't check their PM (or if your a reviewer who does not have an account) I can't really respond to their reviews. In light of this, I'm going to respond to them here.

In response to the reviewer Louise: To start with I'd like to thank you for your continued reviews, they are a delight to read. Now onto the criticisms you mentioned in one of your reviews. Firstly, how Edward would not describe Bella's tattoo as 'hot'. I can see what you mean but in a later chapter Edward himself will explain why he said it, and it makes more sense then. But I can't tell you now as its a spoiler! Secondly, you mentioned Emmetts comment to Bella about her liking it rough not being something Emmett would say. In my opinion Emmett would say something like that buts that just how I view his charcter, other people see characters differently.

Thanks to everyone for their reviews, I love them!

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Now on with the chapter...

Chapter Thirteen

"Simon, I can explain. This is…"

"I know who he is. What I don't understand is why you're within 20 feet of him, let alone stood here kissing him!"

I know Simon would be angry but I didn't think he would furious. I could sense the anger from him it was rolling off of him in waves. An angry vampire wasn't a good thing any way but one like Simon especially with what he could do… Edward was in huge trouble and so were the students in the school.

"Simon, please. Let's go somewhere and talk."

"No Bella, I want to talk to him, I want to know why he's here, why he's with you and why in the hell are kissing him after all he's done to you?" I could sense his anger increasing with every word he said. I knew it would be difficult explaining Edward and the rest of the Cullen's presence but I hadn't expected him to turn up so soon.

I didn't want Simon to be angry with me – I couldn't stand it. He was like family to me. He was all I had; he had been since a few weeks after I was changed. Now I felt torn between worry for Edward and sadness that Simon could not even looked at me right now. I felt suddenly ashamed, Simon's approval meant more to me than anything and now, here he was obviously disgusted at seeing Edward and I together.

Summoning all my strength I said, "Simon, please not here. We can all talk after school, I don't want anyone to get hurt." I saw that what I said had had an impact on Simon as his face softened slightly.

"Fine, we will go and talk." Simon turned and made his way to the car park and towards my bike.

"Bella, I don't want you to go with him." Edward said gently, clearly worried about me.

"Don't you dare tell her what to do, not after what you have done? You don't need to worry about me Edward. I won't hurt her." Simon called.

"Simon, please. Edward I'm going home, bring your family to mine when school's finished. I need to talk to Simon before we all talk. You have to understand he knew me when I was still hurting over you. I have to go. I'll see you later." I quickly kissed Edward on the cheek and followed Simon to the car park – leaving Edward behind.

Simon and I spent the few minutes it took us to get to my house in silence – that wasn't a good sign. A silent Simon always freaked me out; it was his way of letting me know how angry and disappointed he was in me. To be fair though, I couldn't blame Simon for his reaction. He didn't know Edward – all he knew was what I had told him and what I'd told him hadn't been very good.

When I pulled up outside my house, Simon quickly climbed off my bike and walked inside my house. Not once did he speak to me or even look at me, my guilt and shame was tripling with every second that passed. Feeling somewhat nervous, I grudgingly followed Simon inside. Once I was inside, I saw he had taken a stance in front of the fire place, his back facing me and his arms folded across his stance. Oddly he reminded me of when Edward used to get mad at me – how he wouldn't say anything either – expecting me to break the silence.

"So…how was your trip?" I said, trying to start the conversation on a light topic.

He ignored my question (not that I could blame him), instead he addressed the subject of his anger.

"Just answer me this Bella, why?" He said turning to face me, wanting to observe my expression as well as hear my answer.

"Because I felt like it." I answered curtly, his tone annoying me slightly.

"Bella, don't you remember what he did to you?"

"Of course I do Simon. I was the one he did it too!"

"Then I repeat myself: why?"

"It's not that simple. He's always been it for me. You don't understand Simon, he explained why he left. He left to protect me-"

"Protect you? Don't make me laugh. He left you at the mercy of a vampire with a serious grudge!"

"He didn't know that would happen." I said, trying to defend Edward.

"Didn't know that would happen? Isn't one of his covens a glorified fortune-teller?"

The fact that he called Alice a 'glorified fortune-teller' made me twice as angry. But he did ask a good question.

"Firstly, Alice is her name. Secondly, it's their family not coven and I'm sure there's an explanation of why Alice didn't see what happened to happen."

"Yeah there is. They don't care about you Bella, they left you!"

"Simon, I believe him! This is my second chance and I'm going to take it whether you like it or not. You know how much he meant to me then, he means so much more now. You're my family and I love you, but if you make me choose – it won't be you I pick. I don't want that to happen and I don't want us to argue. Please can you at least try and be happy for me?" I begged trying to put an end to this.

He stood in silence for a few seconds, considering what I had said before he answered me; "Ok Bella, I can see how much that twit means to you, so I'm willing to try and forgive him for being an arse. But as your older brother I want to talk to him myself."

"You're not going to fight him, are you?" I said nervously.

"That depends on his answers," Simon said, smirking slightly. I sighed in relief as I realised our little argument was and I moved to give him a hug.

"I missed you," I whispered into his chest as he hugged me back.

"I missed you too, Bella. Now fill me in on what else has happened since you came here." He said pulling away and moving to sit on my sofa, motioning for me to join him as we had a catch – up.