A/N: I just want to say if you don't have anything nice to say, or if your review has nothing to do with the story, then don't say anything at all. Especially if you're going to use a derogatory remark. Also, if you do not like the idea of two girls being together then don't read my story. So, to whoever reviewed as a guest on Chapter Eleven asking if I was a "dyke" and "messed up" learn to have some respect for other people. Just because you don't agree with someone's life choice doesn't give you the right to call them names. And don't ask if I'm messed up, I'm not the one going around calling someone who I know nothing about names. Thank you to everyone else who reviewed though. Anyway, on with Chapter Twelve.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.

(BPOV)

"So Bella, how have you been? I mean it's been a century since we last saw each other." She chuckled slightly, as if trying to cover the pain I could clearly hear in her voice. I sighed lightly.

"I've been okay. I've been traveling the world, seeing different places." I shrugged as I looked up at the green treetops standing out against the dreary sky.

"That's nice. Where all have you visited?" I could hear the slight smile in her voice, and as I looked at her flawless face there was indeed a small smile on her lips.

"I've seen the Great Wall of China. I've seen the pyramids of Egypt, including the Great Pyramid of Giza. I've climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. I've toured the Alexander Palace, once the home of the Romanov Dynasty in Russia. I've been to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I've seen Stonehenge, and the Coliseum. I've watched the Aurora Borealis from the North Pole itself. No matter the number of places I have seen over the years, I still no longer have a home. I've gotten used to that feeling though." I avoid looking at her as I say this. I don't want to see her reaction to my words. I did not, however, expect her to growl quietly. I turned to face her in shock. Her beautiful features were twisted with anger, and pain.

"If you feel like that, then why are you so reluctant to let us give you a home? Why make yourself even more miserable when you have a solution to your problems right in front of you? You love us and we love you, yet you will not let us help you. You won't let us give you a home. Why? I know we made a mistake, but will you honestly hold it against us for the rest of eternity? You're giving us a second chance to know you, but you won't give us a second chance to give you a home and a family? I just don't get it Bella!" She screamed at me. I sat there not moving, not even breathing, as I watched her eyes darken in anger and frustration. I had never seen Alice like this. Her expression was heartbreaking, and I just wanted to wipe it off of her face. Instead I felt my own anger rise.

"How would you feel if you were in my place Alice? If the people you thought of as family just left you without a single word of goodbye? If you found out that the person you love with everything that you are, didn't care? Do you know how hard that was for me? No, you don't. They would never leave you behind. You're one of them. You're a part of their family. I was nothing to you guys. That's how it felt at least. I know you say that's not true, but how would you feel if you went through what I did?" I spat the words in her face. She didn't say anything, and as I watched I saw her face soften.

"Eternity isn't long enough to show you how sorry I am for leaving you. That was the biggest mistake me and the rest of them ever made." She turned her face away from me. I didn't want to lose sight of her gorgeous features, so without thinking I reached over, grabbed her chin, and turned her back to face me. As our eyes reconnected I noticed how close our faces, and more importantly, our lips were to each other. I could feel her cool breath wafting over my lips. I saw her eyes flicker down to my lips before looking into my own once again.

"Bella? Earlier when you said I had no idea how much you love me what did you mean?" She whispered as her gaze bore into mine. I closed my eyes briefly as I swallowed. Should I tell her and get it over with, or should I play it off as best friend kind of love? Those two choices bounced around inside my head. I didn't know what to do. I opened my eyes again to see her still staring at me intensely.

"I just meant that you're my best friend Alice." I whispered. Disappointment and hurt flashed in her eyes. I couldn't bear the thought of hurting and disappointing her. Before I even knew what I was doing I leaned forward and brushed her lips with mine. I felt her freeze at the contact and immediately pulled back.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that, but the truth is that I'm in love with you Alice. I have been since the moment I first saw you across the cafeteria over a hundred years ago. I was so scared and confused about having feelings for another girl, that I convinced myself that they weren't real. I liked Edward as a friend and nothing more, but I convinced myself that what I was feeling for you was directed at him. After you all left though I learned to accept myself. I learned that liking girls is nothing to be afraid of. It's just who I am." If I was human, my heart would be racing and my face would be flushed red in embarrassment and nervousness, my palms would be sweaty, but I am so glad I left that part of humanity behind me.

Before I had a chance to say another word a pair of soft, smooth, and warm lips crashed down on mine. I was shocked, but not enough to kiss back. Our mouths moved in a perfect rhythm like they were made to dance with the others. I ran my tongue along her bottom lip requesting entrance. I wanted to taste her, in more ways than one, but I would settle for this way for now. She moaned as our tongues touched for the very first time. There was a short battle for dominance, which I ended up winning in the end. Soon my brain had caught up with my actions, and I realized what we were doing. I pulled back as soon as I did. I promised myself I wouldn't just jump into something like this. It's too soon, and the old wounds aren't fully healed yet.

"Alice, we can't do this. I can't do this. I'm not going to get hurt by you again. I refuse to get hurt by you again. I didn't survive it the last time and I won't survive it this time. We can be friends, but that's all. I'm sorry. I should never have kissed you in the first place." I avoided looking at her, because I didn't want her to see how much this was breaking my heart to say. I also didn't want to see how much I hurt her by saying it.

"You don't get it do you Bella? I've been in love with you since before I even met you. Ever since my very first vision of you. If you love me and I love you I don't see why we shouldn't at least try." She sounded like she would have tears pouring down her face if such a thing wasn't impossible. I didn't know what to do. I was conflicted. We could try to be together and I could possibly get hurt by her again, or we could just be friends and we could both be hurt by my actions. I felt like banging my head on the forest floor.

"I have a suggestion. Why don't we just start as friends and let the chips fall where they may? If we are meant to be together then things will work out that way. If not then we'll at least be friends. I just need you in my life Bella. If all I can have is friendship from you then I will be happy, as long as you're in my life. Please Bella. Just please." She begged after she saw that I wasn't going to answer any time soon. I thought about it, and figured that would probably be the best solution.

"Okay." I breathed out as I looked into her shining golden eyes again. I saw a hint of joy enter them at my words. She opened her arms for a hug. I hesitated for only a split second before wrapping my arms around her waist as hers snaked around my neck. I couldn't help but notice how perfectly we fit together. What have I gotten myself into this time? I mentally sighed.

A/N: I am so sorry for the wait. I have been super busy at work and I just haven't had the time to write this up. Well, review and let me know if this chapter was good or not :) Thanks.

-Tink