Hello all! I know this is probably the most anticipated of my stories, so I am sorry about the long wait. I just graduated from University and I went on vacation (so sue me!). Anyway, I'm back and refreshed with some great ideas for all my stories (and perhaps a new one). Thanks again SO much to all those that have reviewed this story. It really amazes me how well it is doing…I'm over 200 reviews! So you guys are really awesome! Arigato!

As the story turns………

Chapter 10: Trust

"I think it's time we all talked." I said as I turned to walk back to the car.

"There is nothing to talk about." I turned quickly to face Edward once more. Anger was apparent in his eyes. "Seeing as how there will always be something else that you're hiding, how are we to ever believe anything that comes out of your mouth?"

"What is your problem?" I asked sharply.

"My problem is that I know now I will never get anything from you but bits and pieces. If you can't trust me enough to give me the whole truth than there is nothing left to say." He quickly walked passed me and headed towards the cars. The Cullens only stared at me for a bit longer before they followed Edward.

Edward paused at the car and said, "Come, I'll take you home, but after that I'm through. If I can't know who you really are, I can never really know you."

Tears weld up in my eyes at his declaration. "How can you even say that?" I all but sobbed out. Edwards's eyes immediately lifted up to look at mine. He could see my hurt, but his face showed no change. I continued. "After all we have been through, all we've discussed, all I've already let you in on…how can you just say that you're through?"

Still he did not reply; he just stood there with the door held open…waiting for me to get in the car.

I allowed a couple of tears to fall before my sad eyes turned into those of anger. "I don't need you to take me home. I am perfectly capable of walking."

"Get in the car Serena; Laurent and Victoria are still out there."

"What would it matter anyway?" I asked him. "You obviously don't give a damn." I took off running at an extreme pace. I prayed to Uranus to allow the winds to push me even faster. I could no longer look at him. It felt as if my heart was breaking. I knew now that my past would never allow me to find anyone to be with again. It was too much. I was alone, but maybe it was better this way…

I continued to run, not knowing in which direction I was going. Finally I came to a shore line. There was no where left to run, but I had a feeling that Edward wasn't following me. I looked out at the ocean, and I breathed in the air. I let the sound of Neptune's crashing waves put my heart at ease.

"Hey!" I nearly jumped out of my skin as I turned to see a tall dark haired boy approach me. I did not move from my spot, nor did I say anything. I remained still as I read his aura. It gave off a brilliant light, which led me to believe he was not human, but he wasn't evil either. He came even closer to me, and he had a warm welcoming smile on his face.

"I've never seen you around before. What are you doing all the way out here by yourself?"

"My name is Serena, and I'm new to the area. I go to the high school in town, and the reason I'm out here is because I needed to get away from a few things at home, and this is where I ended up. Where am I anyway?"

He chuckled. "You're in La Push. This is the Indian reservation near Forks. I'm Jacob by the way, and I completely understand the need to get away sometimes." The smile never left his face, and I immediately could feel my body relaxing at his presence.

I turned to look back out at the ocean. "La Push, huh? Never knew it existed."

"Yea, it is a pretty great place." Silence fell, but then Jacob asked, "So, Serena, what are you running from."

I turned to face him and said defensively, "I'm not running from anything. I just needed time to think."

"And would this thinking be required outside of the presence of someone, or something."

I opened my mouth to counter what he was inferring, but then I realized I couldn't, so I didn't say anything.

"Boy trouble?" He asked, and I couldn't help but give a small chuckle. His face lit up at the sound of my laughter.

"You could say that, along with many other issues."

"Care to talk about it?"

"Not really; I feel as if I have done too much talking as of late."

"Ah." Silence enveloped us once again before Jacob asked, "Care to talk about something else?"

"Like what?"

"Anything." And then we found ourselves talking about just that. We spoke of the reservation, of his family, those at the high school, and how there was nothing to do in such a small town. Our topics took a wide range, and I found myself constantly laughing at his bluntness and general honesty. For once, my mind wasn't constantly on Edward Cullen, and I was thankful for it.

I looked up at the sky and saw the moon was rising. Jacob and I both stared at it with a strange longing, and I silently wondered if he had a connection with it, or if he was staring at simple beauty.

"I better get going." I said. "It's getting late."

"Yea, same here. Do you need a ride?" I smiled at the young boy before I said, "No, I think I'll be fine."

"Alright, suit yourself."

I turned to walk away from him before he called out to me. "It was nice meeting you. Please, don't be a stranger. I would love to know more about you."

"It was nice meeting you too, Jacob. Thank you for allowing me to think of other things." And with that I headed off into the distance. Once I was out of site, I formed a portal with the power of Pluto to take me home.

I arrived in my living room, and my eyes immediately fell on the one sitting on my couch.

"Where have you been?" Edward demanded.

"I don't see how that is any of your concern."

"Don't start. You should have come straight home!"

"I don't have to do anything. I can make my own decisions!"

"You're reckless and foolish. Do you even realize what is still out there?!? You've just killed Victoria's mate. She will come looking for you!"

"What do you care anyway?!? I thought you were through with this thing we call a relationship. I'm too mysterious, I'm too complicating. All you have done since I've met you is complain about one thing after another! Why can't you let things happen, instead of worrying sick over them?!?"

He didn't answer me, but I could tell that he was getting angrier and a bit hurt. He started to walk towards me, but I quickly backed away.

"Stay away from me Edward. You can't just end things with me and then expect to still control me. Things don't work like that, and it is high time that you learned that."

He opened up his mouth to argue, but I cut him off. "I think it's best that you leave."

He stood there for a bit longer before he stormed out the door. My entire body was shaking, and finally my knees gave way and I fell to the ground. My heart ached yet again, and the tears came in full force. I would be lying to say I wasn't glad to see him there. I knew he cared for me, but I was still so angry with the way he treated me after this afternoon, and then telling me what I should do. I can take care of myself. I don't want him risking his life to save me…like all my other friends.

I continued to sob until I passed out from sheer exhaustion. Dreams of Edward haunting me the entire night.

I woke the next morning quite early. I moved around slowly as I got ready for school. In all honesty, I didn't want to go, but I could not give Edward the satisfaction of knowing he got to me.

Although my routine went slowly, it seemed I arrived at school in no time. Everything went the same, except for the fact that Edward and I didn't talk in our class together, and we didn't sit together at lunch either. Normally, this would have been the talk of the entire school, but I was grateful that all attention was drawn away from us and focused on the new girl.

Her name was Bella Swann, and she seemed like your typical ordinary girl. Her aura showed nothing out of the ordinary. She was quiet, and seemed extremely shy, but she did show ample curiosity for Edward, which I admit boiled me a bit. Even so, I was pleasant to her, and made small talk.

She was from Arizona, and had moved to Forks to spend more time with her father. Her mother had just remarried, and she was touring with her new husband. I gave her the "story" about how I was new in town as well, and that I knew she would fit in well here. Everyone was super nice…well, except for a certain vampire whom I would like to rip his head off, but that was just a small portion.

She seemed like an interesting girl, but my mind was too focused on other things than to worry about making a new friend.

School ended very rapidly, and I quickly made my way outside in hopes of avoiding Edward. When I reached the parking lot, I of course glanced over towards his family. I couldn't help it. I didn't see Edward amongst them, and I immediately thought of the worst.

I took a deep breath and approached them.

"Where's Edward?"

"What, you care all of a sudden?" Rosalie questioned sharply.

"Rosalie." Alice scolded. She then looked at me. "He ran off. We don't know exactly where he went, but he said he couldn't take being here anymore." There was more to the story than that; I could see that much in Alice's eyes.

"Why couldn't he take being here? Was it because of me?" I asked, fearing that that was the reason.

"Don't give yourself so much credit." Rosalie said. I was a little hurt by the tone she took with me. I honestly felt like we were getting closer, but I guess I was wrong.

"No, it was because of something else." Alice answered.

"When will he be back?"

"Don't know; he may never come back."

My eyes widened at this. I know that I wanted him to leave me, and I know he wanted to end things, but I couldn't bear the thought of never seeing him again. In such a short amount of time…he became so important to me. Our conversations, our differences, the understanding we shared with being different. He made my heart feel again.

So why did I never tell him the entire truth? I knew he would never use it against me, but why could he never trust me? If he says he cares as he does—

I couldn't even blame him like that, because I was doing the same thing. I demonstrated in my actions toward him that I trusted him, but I would never fully open up to him.

I took one last look at the Cullen family before I dashed to my car and drove home. I was determined to find Edward one way or another. I knew now that I needed him……

There's another chapter! Jacob and Bella are now introduced in the story! I hope everyone enjoyed it, and don't forget to PLEASE REVIEW!!!

-Lizzy