******I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT****

AN- I wasn't happy with the scene between Bella and Edward so I re-wrote it...Enjoy :)

We packed up food so we wouldn't have to stop except for bathroom breaks. We talked some more but mostly she left me alone to think. I was worried she would be attacked before I could tell them she was on our side. I also thought of my dad, what would he think and does he still love her? I realized I liked the idea of them together. My dad deserved to be happy.

We had been driving for awhile when I had an idea about how to contact Alice. I found some paper and decided in my mind what I would write to Alice.

Alice,

I am on my way home and I am SAFE. Victoria is bringing me back and she is on our side. PLEASE don't let anyone attack her and make sure my dad is there. I will be home a couple of hours.

Bella

I was nervous when we turned onto my street. I really hoped they would listen to Alice, for that matter I hope she got my note.

"Maybe you should stay in the car when we get there." I said nervously.

"No Bella, I will get out with you. Everything will be fine." She glanced at me.

As we pulled into the driveway I saw them all run outside. My dad and Edward ran to the car.

Before I could open the door it was flung open and I was picked up.

"Put me down Edward. Don't hurt her!" I yelled at him. He only loosened his hold but didn't set me down.

My dad was at Victoria's door just staring at her. She smiled slightly and opened the door. My dad didn't move so she had to hit him with the door to get out. He stumbled backwards.

"Tory...?" He reached out and touched her hair.

I looked around and everyone was watching them. That's when I noticed Nic was missing. Where could he be?

"Yes Charlie, it's me." She just continued to look at him.

Before she could do anything my dad grabbed her and pulled her into a hug. She sighed and hugged him back.

They were talking vampire style so I couldn't hear what was being said but everyone around me was smiling.

"Edward, please set me down. As you can see I am fine." I murmured softly.

He slowly slid me down but didn't let me go.

"We need to talk Bella. You misunderstood yesterday." He told me.

I looked at him confused. Misunderstood what?

"Fine but first where is Nic?" I was looking at them all but no one would meet my eyes. I was starting to get worried.

"NIC?" I yelled. My dad walked over to me.

"Bella. Nic was hurt in the fight. He is upstairs but he isn't awake. Carlisle was been treating him.

I yanked away from Edward and ran upstairs. I found him on my dad's bed. He had bandages all over his body and looked even paler. I slowly walked to his side. I touched his face and felt tears running down my face.

"Nic, oh Nic." I was whispering to him. How could this happen? I felt so awful, he was hurt because of me. I felt someone behind me. Alice hugged me and pulled from the room.

"Come on Bella. Let's talk in your room." She pushed me on the bed. I didn't fight her.

She told me how he fought both Laurent and Vincent. That he tried to run after me but was too weak. They got there in time to help Nic but Vincent and Laurent ran off. They tried to follow us but our scents were too scattered. My dad was a raving maniac tearing through the woods looking for us. Edward and Emmett were out the whole time I was gone. Alice had visions of me that I was safe but everyone still worried. She was proud of me for thinking of the note.

She left me alone knowing I needed time to think. I was very upset about Nic being hurt and I found myself thinking of him. I knew I loved him but when I saw Edward today I realized how much I still loved him and knew I always would. What was I going to do? I got up and went downstairs.

No one was around so I decided to make lunch. I walked into the kitchen and found Edward making a sandwich. I just looked at him and sat down.

"Your dad and Tori are outside talking. They seem to be working things out." He turned to me and sat down the plate.

"Thanks." I slowly ate the sandwich. It was good.

"Bella, can we talk now?" He asked. I nodded my head, not trusting my voice.

"First off, I'm sorry I lied to you. Everything I told you in the woods that day was a lie." He was looking at me intently. "I love you and I always will. I was afraid for you to be around us. I couldn't take it if you died because of me. You are my life. Look at what happened with James and now his brother."

I cringed at those names. My heart was beating really fast. How could I trust what he was saying?

He continued "Bella, I want a second chance. I can't live without you any longer. I have a hole in my chest only you fill." He moved his chair closer to me and took my hand.

"Edward, do you know I have to become a vampire before my next birthday?" I asked him.

"NO! Why can't you just stay human. You have so much life ahead of you. Things I can't give you." He hissed.

"No Edward, I have to or the Volturi will kill me. I don't have a choice. And it was never yours to make." I could feel the anger building.

"Edward, after you left I fell apart, emotionally and physically. I lost all will to live. I wanted to die from the pain. But I didn't, somehow I found the strength to live. I got stronger. I know I can live without...I just don't want too. I know I can have a life without you..but it would be an empty live. I know I can find someone to love me but it would be one-sided. Yes, I can can have a full human life that will fade and die when I do. But I want the forever life with you. I want what only you can give me. I wanted you..forever. But I have to wonder why you fought it so hard. Wasn't I enough to be with you for forever. Or is my appeal that I'm human. Maybe you knew you wouldn't want me if I was a vampire." I was breathless when I was done.

"What?! How could you possibly think that? That's ridiculous. I was afraid..." He didn't finish,just hung his head.

"Afraid of what?" I asked him.

He didn't answer right way. Almost too soft for me to hear he said "I was afraid you would hate me after changing."

What??

I reached down and lifted his face. "How could I hate the one thing that could make my heart sing?"

"Bella, I have never stopped loving you. I was just trying to do the right thing for you however misguided it was." He said lovingly. I could only smiled at that.

He slowly smiled back at me, leaned in and kissed me softly. I felt the room spin. I could feel the hole on my chest disappear. I felt light headed and happy. He loved me! I wrapped my arms around him and he just held me. I knew we had a lot to work out but for now we were okay.

"Edward.." I asked tentatively.

"Yes love?" He was stoking my hair softly.

"I want you to change me." I felt him stiffen up. I looked up and he had a look of terror on his face.

"I can't Bella. I almost couldn't stop last time. I don't think I'm strong enough." He was standing up and pacing now.

"I trust you." And I did. I always did.

"Bella.." He walked over to me. I placed my finger on his lips.

"Just think about it, please? I want your venom in my veins. It would be another bond we had. I want to be made by you. My soul-mate." I was practically begging him.

He just kissed my forehead and sighed.

I heard the front door open and we walked out to see who it was.

It was my dad and Tori. They looked so happy. They told us they talked and realized neither of them had gotten over the other. They were going to be together again. I was really happy for them and went to hug them. I could see them looking questioningly at us but I just smiled. We were sitting together on the couch, Edward had his arm around me and holding one hand. I think he was afraid to let me go.

The front door opened and the rest of the Cullens walked in. Alice was jumping up and down, of coarse she 'saw' it all. And Jasper was smiling at us. I guess he could feel our emotions. It was good to have them back. Even Rose didn't seem so standoffish. If only we weren't gathered around because of the circumstances.

Graduation was only a couple of weeks away. Time was really flying. Alice told us she saw Vincent attacking again after we graduated. So I had time for that. I hoped it was enough time to convince Edward he had to be the one to change me.

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