Hi! Sorry once again for being late! I'm trying my best to make it weekly, but these past few weeks have been kicking my ass.

Thanks to again to my beta edwardrocksmysocks for fixing my screw ups. She totally rocks my freaking socks. Forget Eddiekins I'm Team Her bahahaha

Ch22/Bella/Little Space in the Heart

Edward Cullen wanted to be my boyfriend.

What does that even really mean?

Is he planning a sick prank or joke?

Did he even mean it?

Edward left my room and I was supposed to sleep, but thinking and obsessing over Edward's words kept me up all night. I've never had a boyfriend. I've never been asked out by a guy. Now, the one guy I thought was impossible, expressed his wish to be my boyfriend some day. My boyfriend!

The thought made me nervous. What could he possibly see in me? I, the plain and unpopular girl, was the object of his desires. Did I just refer to myself as an object? I was so confused and freaking scared. Of course I had no plans of being Edward's girlfriend. I could barely see myself as his friend. The way he had been acting lately, was enough for me to tell him to go to hell and never come back. To tell him to kiss my bootylicious ass—as Angela called it—and forget all about him. He angered me and hurt my feelings more than I had initially thought. His presence last night reminded me of how much I did miss and need him. Yes, I needed emo and self-loathing Edward. Was I crazy? Maybe. But his warmth was an addiction I couldn't get enough of.

I had been beaten and put down all my life. Naturally I feared and doubted everything and everybody in my life. I had built walls around me that keep Alice Cullen and Angela Weber away at a safe distance and kept Edward's side of the wall protected by well armed soldiers and army tanks. Yet he always threatened to crumble my walls with no problem. He could waltz right into my soul and claim victory. He could do it so easily and he had no idea.

What if I convinced myself that I could be Edward's girlfriend?

What could possibly keep him around? Surely he would tire of me eventually or become bored and leave. I wasn't like those other girls that giggled, flirted and knew about fashion and sparkly crap. I wouldn't be what he was looking for. I was certain he would leave me for someone much more interesting, someone as beautiful as him. I couldn't and wouldn't be able to live with that.

We could be friends…maybe.

"Baby you look tired and a little sad," my mother said as she drove me to school.

"I didn't sleep well. Too much on my mind," I mumbled.

"I thought you would be in a much better mood today. Now that Jacob's back, I thought you would be jumping around in glee."

I should be. I mean, I was. I woke up today and actually looked forward for the day to progress. I couldn't wait to see Jake but even he couldn't keep the heavy thoughts and feelings away. Feelings for Edward…

"I am happy. He's going to pick me up from school today and take me to work," I tried convincing my mom. "He wants to look at the truck too. He might be able to fix it."

"I don't mind taking you home or taking you to school, baby. It reminds me of when you were little," Mom said, but even she couldn't lie to herself that much. Nothing was cute or warm about my childhood. Even rides to school were dreadful.

"Yeah, but I don't wanna ruin your sleep. You just got home an hour ago. You should be in bed right now."

"Honey, I'm fine. What's another hour awake? Besides, Jake is too busy with moving in and getting settled in school," my mother worried and I laughed darkly.

"I'm sure Jake is such a school boy now."

"It would have been nice if he had gone to Forks High instead, so he could be with you."

"I know, but he can take care of himself." My mother laughed. My phone vibrated scaring the hell out of me and Mom.

It was a text message from Edward.

"You have a phone?" Mom asked and I almost slapped myself for revealing it.

"Um yeah…it was a gift from Edward."

"Oh, well that Edward sure knows what kind of gifts to get a girl." I couldn't help but be annoyed with the enthusiasm behind my mother's voice.

"He's just a friend Mom," I mumbled.

"Uh huh."

Whatever.

I opened my phone's inbox and realized I had ten unread messages and all from the only person that knew my number, Edward. I read the first one and hated myself for the big smile that I felt on my face.

'Can't wait to see you at school. I'm so fucking excited. I think I'm scaring the shit out of my family this morning. See you there.'

It took me a few minutes to get used to the keypad, but I still managed to misspell some words. Damn phones!

I'm excited too.

I pressed the send button, before I could change my mind, but of course I regretted it as soon as the phone assured me that the message had been sent.

I read his other messages. Eight of them were from last night. He kept asking if I was okay and asking where I was. I felt bad that I didn't have my phone at the time he had sent the messages. I knew how much Edward worried and over thought things. I wish I could have saved him the worry.

His last message was from the day after he fought with Eric.

I'll do my best to take good care of you

I smiled at the Van Morrison lyrics and could feel the lump in my throat.

Damn Edward and his text message.

Mom dropped me off and what I thought would be like any other day, turned into an unusual one.

I found Alice and Angela waiting for me. I thought they would say their hellos and go their own way, but instead they walked me to my locker. Tanya and Rosalie made confused faces and jokes, but Alice and Angela didn't seem to care. I grabbed my stuff and headed toward math with Angela and Alice on both my sides.

"Hey Swan!" Jessica laughed. "Lookin' hot, bitch. That little makeover of yours' worked."

"Shut up Jessica, she'll believe you. That's fucked up of you," Tanya teased.

"Yeah, we all know that even if you sprinkle a piece of shit with glitter, it's still just shit," Rosalie said in a serious tone. I could feel the anger pounding in my chest. I didn't understand her hate for me. I had taken her crap for years and something in me snapped. It was so frustrating that she couldn't find someone else to pick on. Couldn't she just leave me alone?

I walked over to the Whore Gang and stood in front of Rosalie. She was much taller than me, but the anger running through my veins made feel stronger. I could take her. I got in her face and she seemed a little surprised by my sudden burst of bravery. Alice and Angela tried to pull me away, but I ignored them.

"What is it Isabella? Did you run out of glitter?" Rosalie joked and her stupid friends giggled again.

"Yeah, I was actually wondering if I could borrow some from you. I know you shower in the stuff," I said and I could hear Alice and Angela giggling behind me. Rosalie's smile faded and she glared at me.

"You're really stupid Swan. There are four of us and one of you."

"What are you going to do? Throw glitter at me? Oh wait, make stupid jokes, because your wormy brain can't process anything else."

"You think you're so cute now, don't you?" Rosalie said and ran her knuckles over my cheek. I slapped it away and she just chuckled. "Wow, make-up and dressing in clothes that actually fit make you such a bitch."

"Yeah, well you don't need any make-up. It's natural for you. You're just a bitch period." I could see what my words did to her through her eyes. I took a deep breath as she raised her hand.

"You little…" She was going to slap me when a hand caught hers in mid-air.

"Don't you fucking dare touch her!" Edward said and stood in front of me protectively.

"Fuck you asshole," Rosalie shouted and pulled her hand out of his. "That little bitch…"

"Shut the fuck up. You need to get you little friends and your glittered ass out of here," Edward said before turning to face me. "You alright?" I nodded and he smiled at me.

"Whatever," Rosalie huffed and walked away with the rest of the blonde demons following behind her.

"What the hell was that Bella?" He asked with a smile on his face.

"What was what?"

"That!" He waved dismissively at Rosalie. "That was fucking awesome. It's about time someone told Rosalie the ugly truth. But, you totally shocked me. You're officially a badass."

"I'd say!" Alice joked. Suddenly, I realized what had happened. There was a small crowd watching my little display and I could feel the blush of embarrassment.

"I don't know. Oh my god, did I just call Rosalie Hale a bitch?" I asked worriedly and Edward nodded with a wide grin.

"Yep, and in her face. I'm proud of you Swan." He patted my shoulder as if I had done something commendable. I couldn't help but chuckle. "I'll walk you to your first class." He took my math book out of my hands without asking and walked towards my math class after Alice and Angela said their goodbyes.

"Next time you wanna kick Rosalie's ass, don't be carrying a huge math book. Unless you're gonna hit her with it," Edward joked as I walked by his side. He looked a little more alive today than in the past few weeks. He still looked tired, but there was a smile on his face and he walked with joy in his steps. His bronze hair was the usual mess and he had shaven the stubble to show off his beautiful jaw line.

"You look beautiful today." I immediately cringed at my word vomit, but Edward just laughed. "I'm sorry," I mumbled as we reached the door to my classroom.

"Don't worry Bella, I know I'm beautiful." He handed me back my book and I rolled my eyes.

"A little douchie, don't you think?"

"Nah, more like just convinced."

"You're convinced that you're beautiful?" I asked and playfully pushed him a little with one hand. He caught my hand before it could fall back to my side. He wrapped his fingers around mine and brought my hand to his lips. He placed a tender kiss on it and smiled at me. His smile was sweet and warm. It made me sigh. I quickly looked around and found that everybody was minding their business and ignoring the fact that Edward Cullen was holding my hand. My hand. I turned to look at him again and he smiled. He brought my hand to his lips again, but this time kissed my wrist. I could feel the blood rushing to my cheeks and I hated that he had this effect on me.

"You're so beautiful when you blush," he said and brushed a strand of my hair behind my ear. Like the weak fool that I am, I blushed even more and stopped breathing. "Well, you're beautiful all the time, but I think my favorite is when you blush." I could feel the butterflies in my stomach and my knees felt like jelly.

Get a fucking grip Swan!

"Friends!" I said and roughly pulled my hand out of his, but he didn't stop smiling or looking so damn cute.

"Just because we're friends, doesn't mean I'm not allowed to flirt with you," he said and briefly caressed my cheek with his hand.

"You-you- you were flirting with me?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"Because I like you Swan." I quickly escaped his gaze and looked down at my feet.

"Um…uh I…"

"You don't have to do or say anything Bella. I'm going to fight for you. As long as you let me. Whatever it takes."

"You're going to fight for me? No fighting, remember?" He chuckled.

"Don't be a smart ass Bella." He caressed my cheek again and I leaned into his touch before he pulled it away. "I'll you see you at lunch."

Edward followed me outside during lunch and we sat at the usual tree. He told me Alice and Rosalie were not on speaking terms anymore and tried to convince me that it wasn't my fault. He insisted that Alice had never liked Rosalie. He said it was definitely going to be weird though since Alice was going out with Rosalie's brother.

The rest of the lunch hour was spent on conversations about nothing important, sharing cookies, and laughing like nothing had happened. We would also just sit in silence, with my head on his shoulder and his chin resting on top of it. But it was just healthy comfort being close to him. The warmth his shoulder gave mine and his wonderful 'Edward' smell was all I needed. My heart wanted to talk to me and beg me to let him in, but I glared at it and told it to be smart and careful. Besides, he just said he wanted to be my boyfriend. He never said anything about the 'L' word. So cool it heart. We could just enjoy his presence for now. It was safer this way. I could tell he was enjoying our lunch hour too as that damn smile of his didn't go away. I wanted for it to be like this forever. I wanted him next to me. Always.

Without him, it wasn't right. Nothing was right. I needed him too. I needed him like he said he needed me. He made the ache in my chest go away and I didn't feel alone. I couldn't remember anything good that had happened to me in the last few weeks without thinking of Edward. Though he had broken my heart and though he had acted like a moron, I needed him. I didn't care what a smarter girl would do. She could go fuck herself.

I wasn't going to let my guard down and tell him that I had forgiven him or that I trusted him, because I didn't. But I needed him close. Very close. It felt wonderful and I liked the feeling. I used to think I couldn't feel anything else besides fear, but this new feeling was pushing its way into the spotlight and I applauded it begging for an encore. It was warm and happy. Edward made me feel happy.

"It's time to go back to hell," he sighed as he glanced at the time on his phone. He was about to get up, when I clutched his arm with my hands. Before he could ask, I wrapped my arms around his neck and buried my face into it. By the sound he made I could tell he was surprised, but I needed him a little longer. I inhaled his scent and kissed the delicious skin of his neck causing him to sigh. He finally wrapped his arms around me and pulled me in tightly to his body.

"I need you," I whispered into his neck. "Don't ever push me away again." He pulled me tighter to him.

"I won't. I swear. I need you more than you can imagine, Bella." He pulled back a little and pressed his forehead against mine. "You're everything to me," he whispered and I closed my eyes, hoping I could make this last forever. "Everything."

"You promise?"

"I promise." I opened my eyes to find him staring at my lips. I knew what he wanted, but he wasn't moving. Edward was following the rules and for that he deserved a reward. I smiled at him and he smirked creating a small dimple on the side of his mouth. I found my cue and kissed it. He took in a shaky breath and trembled as I left my lips to the side of his mouth a little longer. He tasted sweet and I could smell the chocolate from the cookies. I might have taken a little longer to pull away, but I couldn't help it.

When I did pull away Edward looked at me with an opened mouth and wide eyes. I giggled and snuggled into his neck again.

"Bella," he said breathlessly.

"Hmm."

"You could at least warn me so I don't look like a fool. That was amazing. You didn't even kiss me on the lips, but I think that's the best kiss ever." I giggled more at his tone of voice. He sounded amazed. "You're feeling brave today. Standing up to Rosalie and kissing me. I think I like this Bella. I mean I have always liked Bella, but I think I have a soft spot for brave Bella."

"I think she likes you too," I said and moved out of his arms and back to the tree.

"Really?" He asked with a smile on his face.

"Yes Cullen I really do." This time he hugged me and I gasped, but smiled at his happiness.

"Bella."

"Yeah?"

"Before everything gets ruined again. I have to tell you something. More like confess something I'm not too proud of, but I have to tell you." I pulled out of his embrace and arched an eyebrow at him.

"Bella," he took a deep breath, "please don't hate me for this, but you have to know or I will lose you forever. And I can't have that. I can't lose you, ever." He squeezed my hands. "The reason I approached you in the first place…" I placed my hand over his mouth. I couldn't deal with more negativity. I just wanted to start anew.

"Please no more. Just…I can't…let's just start over again. I'm sure whatever it is doesn't even matter now. Look at us, we are actually good. Don't ruin it. This is our new start. Forget the past. Just forget about whatever it was."

"But Bella…" the bell rang and I realized we would be late to our next class. I quickly stood up and he followed me. He walked me to my next class and this time people were staring, but he didn't seem to care and placed a hand on my back as we walked.

The next few days were the same. Edward would walk me to class and sit with me outside for lunch. The one day it rained, we sat under the school patio. Just the two of us.

There wasn't a repeat of the kiss or conversation we'd had, and he didn't seem to push anything again. Edward took me home from school the rest of the week and still looked mad when I would talk about Jacob picking me up from work. He had to understand that I wanted Jacob in my life if he wanted to be my friend. On Friday, I asked Edward if he could look at my truck since Jake hadn't had the chance to do it.

I was shocked a little when Edward told me he didn't know anything about fixing trucks or cars, because I clearly remembered him fixing my truck when we had first started talking. That is the only reason I had asked him. He tried looking at it, but gave up and said he didn't wanna 'fuck it up some more'. So that was that. He offered to have Emmett look at it, but he quickly took it back as I confessed my uneasiness to have Emmett around.

I would just have to wait for Jacob.

I had a free hour before work and I decided to invite Edward into my house. After all, friends can visit each other and sit on the living room couch. He waited for me on the couch as I got ready for work and I hurried so I wouldn't waste any time I had with him.

We just sat on the couch talking about what I wanted to do on Sunday. I had no clue since I had never been out anywhere exciting. He promised me we would have fun and I just nodded and agreed. My mother came home right when Edward was walking out of my house. He asked her if he could take me to work and take me to school in the mornings if my truck didn't get fixed and my mother agreed without any hesitation. Then, when he wasn't looking, she winked at me and I rolled my eyes.

When Edward drove up to the Newton's, I unbuckled my seatbelt and thanked him for the ride. I was about to open my door to exit, when he grabbed my hand and pulled towards him. He kissed my cheek and smiled as he pulled away. He was probably smiling at how my mouth was hanging open.

"You know what I've noticed?" He asked with a smirk on his face.

"That you have no manners," I said and he chuckled.

"No. I have noticed that you don't shake anymore. You don't freak out when I pull your hand or zone out into another world. You're here with me. You're not afraid," he said softly as he looked out his window.

"I'm not," I answered back and he smiled again.

"You don't ever have to be," he whispered as he took my hand and kissed it. "I'll always be here for you."

I spent the afternoon working with a smile and a giddy feeling in my chest. On Saturday, Mike's father let me go early since there were no customers and Jacob was more than happy to take me to La Push.

"I'm really excited to see your Dad," I said on the ride to there.

"I know, I am too. I bet he'll start walking when he sees you. Just stand outside the house and start calling his name. I'm sure he'll jump up and run to you. We should test it."

"Jake!"

"What?" He chuckled.

"Why do you make fun of your dad?"

"I do it in his face and he laughs about it too. Bella, he knows he can't walk. Why be sad about it? He laughs because I joke about it instead of feeling bad for him," Jake said and shrugged.

"That's actually kinda sweet."

"I know," he smirked.

Jake spent the twenty minutes it took to get to La Push, talking about how Paul had become a complete asshole and how he thinks Quil is loser. He laughed about it, but became serious when he began talking about Sam. According to Jake, everyone on the reservation loved Sam. He helped around and was friends with everyone, but Jake didn't trust him. He broke up with Leah, who he had been going out with for years and was now going out with Emily, Leah's cousin.

Jake thought something fishy had happened between Leah and Sam, because Leah was now cold, distant and quiet. She had no friends. She spent her time hidden in her room and whenever someone tried to go near her, she acted like a bitch to them.

"I think she's a lesbian," Jake joked.

"Must you joke about everything?" I asked irritated.

"I'm sorry Bells, but I tried befriending Leah again because she was cool back in the day. You remember? Anyway, but she totally blew me off. It hurt, 'cause I'm not the one who broke up with her and dated her cousin. I liked Leah, but now she's become a complete bitch."

"How do you know what she has gone through?"

"Just 'cause some dude cheated on you, doesn't mean you have to take it out on the world."

"If something bad happens to you, it's not wrong for you to feel like shit or be mad. Why must she be happy? Maybe she just needs someone to not be so pushy and actually listen to her or just be there." Jake didn't say anything back, because he knew I was upset and that I might have actually been using myself as an example.

We rode in silence the rest of the time. When we finally got to his house, he apologized about being a dick and I forgave him, because he is rarely a dick. Billy didn't start walking but, when I did bent down to hug him, Jake started laughing like it was the funniest thing ever.

Jerk.

Billy made spaghetti for Jake and me and talked about how happy he was to see me again. Afterwards, Jake took me around the reservation where I met Quil and Embry. They were both in elementary the last time I saw them. I had been nervous to see anybody close to my age for fear they might hate me or blame me for what happened years ago, but nobody even glared at me. The people I remembered, remembered me and even gave me gifts, hugs and invitations into their homes, but Jake told them I had to get home soon.

Paul was a jerk, but he was totally cool with me and Jared dared himself to ask me out and Jake threaten to kick his ass. Jake didn't intend for me to see Sam again, but the reservation wasn't very big so we ended up bumping into him. He was sweet with me and acted like Jake was a close friend. After he left, however, Jake spat a load of profanities at him and I rolled my eyes.

We hung out with Paul, Jared and a younger kid named Seth at a park. The boys made me laugh and I totally didn't feel weird being the only girl in the group.

"So Bella, you've been Jake's friend since diapers. When are you two finally gonna get it on?" Jared asked and Jake slapped him across the head.

"Technically, I was already out of diapers when Jake was born," I said and Jake laughed.

"And we could possibly be related in some weird way, so that would be sick," Jake said and winked at me. "At least I don't have the hots for my cousin."

"Shut up dude. She's hot, that's all I said," Jared defended himself and we all laughed. The boys hushed when they spotted Leah walking to her house.

"Hey Leah, come say hi to Bella! She's finally back!" Paul shouted but Leah just glanced at me and kept walking. "Bitch," Paul muttered.

"Dude shut the fuck up. That's fucking rude," Jake said and Paul didn't say anything again. I smiled at Jake who proudly nodded at me. After another hour of jokes, laughs and conversations with no meaning, I said my goodbyes to the guys promising I would return soon.

"Jake you're going to blind the drivers on the opposite lane with that smile of yours'," I teased as he drove me home.

"Ha-ha Bells," he chuckled. "I'm just so damn happy. My dad hasn't acted that cool since we left. I think he wants to adopt you. I always knew you were his favorite person."

"Well, he would be a cool dad."

"Yeah, I think he sort of feels guilty for…ya' know…"

"My dad?"

"Yeah," he sighed and shook his head.

"Why would he? He isn't responsible for how Father acted."

"Yeah, but he grew up with him. He feels like he should have known the way he was going to be with you and that he should have stayed in Forks and told someone. He feels like we could've done something for you."

"Why feel bad for something that happened in the past? Besides, you can grow up with someone all your life and not really know them. How was Billy going to know that his best friend would…"

"Don't even say it," Jake cut me off. "It pisses me off just to hear about it." His nostrils flared and I said nothing more. "Now that we are here Bells, I promise to never ever leave you unprotected. I might be younger than you and stupid, but I'm big and I'm going to make him fight like a real man."

"Jake, my hero," I said and took his hand in mine. "You know, I used to think I was all alone in the world and nobody would ever help me. I used to think I would die alone. He would eventually finish me off…" I whispered and Jake squeezed my hand.

"Don't say shit like that, Bells. It makes me sick."

"It's the truth. But now I feel so overwhelmed with protection. I kinda like it." I smiled.

"Who else is offering?"

"Um…Edward."

"Edwin?" I rolled my eyes and he smiled. "So you guys are talking again?"

"Yes. I think we're back to the way we used to be, but better."

"How is it better?"

"I don't just, um, uh…"

"You like him, don't you?" Jake asked and arched an eyebrow. I sighed deeply in resignation. I knew the answer. I could deny it, but I would be betraying my heart. I could tell myself that it wasn't a smart move, but it was too late now. I felt consumed by this feeling and the word 'like' didn't seem to be good enough.

"Yes," I whispered as if saying it lowly would save me from Jake's words.

"That way?"

"Yes." I think it had been the first time I had admitted that to myself or anybody else.

"Since when?"

"Since forever." It was the truth. I had always 'liked' Edward and now I had come to realize that.

"Does he know?"

"I don't think so…"

"Good," Jake said firmly and I turned to look at him.

"Why is that good?" I asked and he shook his head.

"Guys. When they know they have you, they act like assholes because they know you won't go away. They have you trapped. Their true colors show after that."

"Edward isn't like that," I said defensively.

"Bells, just listen to me. Don't let it show right away. I mean, if you wanna be lovey dovey with this guy, go for it. Just don't let him feel like he has all of you. You wanna keep that fear in him. That fear that you might fly away like a bird. In this case a swan," he said and tickled my side. I slapped his arm away after giggling until tears of laughter poured down my face.

"Edward is the opposite."

"How so?"

"He acted like an asshole before and then he was nice."

"Huh."

"Yep, I know his real colors. I love every single one of them."

"Love?"

"Don't start! It was just an expression." He chuckled.

"What's wrong with love?"

"I don't know what that is."

"I wanna know what love is! I want you to show me Edwin!" Jake sung in a horrible tune and I laughed.

"Shut up! That's not the way the song goes!"

"Oh, well it fits you better like that," he chuckled as we passed the 'Welcome to Forks' sign. "Just be careful, Bells. Don't give your heart to this fool right away. Let him give his first. Don't let him know that he could have yours if he wanted to."

"I think it's already his."

"Don't forget that I'm in that heart and Renee, my dad, and me again." He smirked. "Take good care of it and only let the right one in. There is only so much space in there. If he breaks it, we'll all be screwed and I would kill him." I kissed his hand and hugged his big arm.

"You're the sweetest fake brother ever," I whispered as I snuggled into his shoulder.

"Yeah I know. Hey I've been meaning to tell you something about Edwin…"

"Edward!"

"Yeah him."

"What about him?"

"I feel like I've seen him before."

"Really?"

"Yeah, he has a very familiar face and his voice too. I've been wondering where I've seen him before. I try and think back, but all I get is bad memories." I slapped his arm.

"You're making that up."

"No, Bells I'm serious. I'll figure it out. I swear," Jake said and I rolled my eyes. We finally turned on my street and from a few houses down I spotted Edward's Volvo and a black car.

As we got closer I realized it was an FBI car.

"Oh shit…" I whispered and Jake tightened his grip on me. As he parked by Edward's Volvo, I looked around in panic.

"Bells, calm down," Jake said worried and stopped my shaking right hand. I hadn't even realized I was shaking. "I'm sure if he was here, the FBI would have gotten him by now." I took a deep breath and opened my door. I walked to my house with Jake right by my side and he wrapped an arm around my waist.

I gulped and with my shaky hand opened the door.

Edward and my mother were sitting on the couch listening to Agent Molina who stopped his talking as Jacob and I walked in. Edward sprung up from the couch and ran to me. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me away from Jake.

"Thank God you're here!" He sighed in relief and pulled me tighter into his body.

"Edward what's going on?" I choked as I saw my mother's tears. Edward kissed my neck and my cheeks and snuggled me closer into him. He almost seemed like he couldn't hold me close enough. "Edward, please tell me. What's going on?" I begged and he sobbed into my neck.

"I'll always protect you. Always, I swear."

"Edward please,"

"They've spotted your dad," he finally confessed. I visited that place that I hated the most. That place in my mind that I feared I wouldn't come back from.

I'll bring you back

I remembered Edward's words and with that I closed my eyes and fell into the nothingness, while grabbing Edward's shirt for dear life.

Hope the ending of this chapter doesn't make you upset : )

The first four chapters have been cleaned up thanks to lizde. A tight and warm hug for her. Another hug (tell me if I'm getting too touchy) to Verosmee Cullen who now is translating ATTY to Spanish. I read Spanish and I'm so happy because she is doing an amazing job. It sounds just the same, but in another language. It's cool to read the reviews and see that people feel and think the same as you guys that read it in English.

I've been getting a lot of reviews and PMs asking me about the bet. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to answer back, but here it goes…guys I haven't forgotten about it. Something is gonna' happen. I thought it up before many things that have already happened in this story, but you'll have to wait : ). It's good that you haven't forgotten and also don't forget about the baseball bat Edward lost in Bella's house in ch 16. He forget about, but you shouldn't : )

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