I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT. JUST MY OWN IMAGINATION.

I felt the breeze on my face as I stood on the shore gazing out at the sea. I could hear splashing and squeals coming from the water. I had to smile as I watched my dad with Toria. He was younger with her, more fun. Watching them together was like watching a timeless love. The past didn't matter to them. They were just happy to finally be together again. When she left he was devastated and broken hearted. But for me he carried on and lived life. Not a shell of a life, but a happy life. He never forgot her, just learned to cope. Life wasn't over for him even though she was his everything. He just to continue down the path without her. I love my mom but I can see they weren't meant for forever, they were just an interlude in time. A brief love, that wasn't meant to be, that was to create me. I could hear Tori laughing in delight. She coped the best she could knowing she couldn't return to my dad for fear of his safety. She struggled on and did the beat she could. Her love for him carrying her through the loneliness and pain of her life.

Neither of them worried for the future. They had been apart for too long for that. Now was the time to just love and enjoy. To be together and live. The past was gone...It was a time for moving on and trusting each other. Hmmm.

I turned my eyes as Nic ran up to me. He plopped down on the sand and laid back. He skin was sparkling, I could resist touching his arm. He was so smooth. I tried to imagine my own skin sparkling but I couldn't imagine anything about me beautiful.

We were on an private island that Nic found. The house was more opened than it had walls. I loved it here. And it only took about 6 hours to get here. I fell in love with it immediately. I decided right away this is where I wanted to be changed. Close enough to find animals I would need but far enough away no one would stumble upon us.

He grinned at me and jumped up with a devilish look. I started to shake my head no.

"NO! Don't even think about..." I began.

But Nic just scooped me up and ran full speed into the ocean. He was laughing. It was wonderful seeing him so happy and carefree. I locked my arms on his neck hoping he wouldn't drop me in the ocean. He didn't. He dunked bothof us. I came up sputtering, he came up laughing. I splashed water at him, pointless..yeah I know but I had to do something!

He just grabbed me and swam us over over to my dad and Tori. We played and swam for awhile in the ocean. Then we headed up to the house to the house for me to eat. I made a sandwich and sat on the porch. I loved it here. The house had everything you could want. And it was was so secluded it took a boat to get here. Again I wondered who the island belonged to. I could hear a rumbling sound outside then my dad and Nic pulled up to the porch. They were on ATVs. Tori came outside and pulled me out of my seat. We jumped on the back of the ATVs and we took off.

We spent the days playing in the water or touring the island. Everyday I fell in love with the island more and more. I didn't want to leave. But I knew we had to face my being hunted and end this. I knew even when I was a vampire, Vincent would still come for me. He had to be dealt with or no one would ever be free of him.

I thought about Angela the whole time. I called her one night, we had talked for a few hours. She was still so sad and mad. She didn't want to be around anyone anymore. I wanted to hug her so badly.

I remembered telling Nic on the ride here about what Ben had done to her. We had switched to the car after a few hours on his bike. My lower body was numb from the bike. I remember his eyes almost turning black from his anger. He told me he never really liked Ben to begin with. He always had a odd smell on him. A female smell, but he didn't want to say anything in case is wasn't what he thought. Now he is mad at himself because it was what he thought. He blamed himself for Ang getting hurt. I knew he cared for her too. That made me feel good.

Nic and I were growing closer everyday. He never pushed me for more. We were together everyday. I looked for him every morning but thought of Edward every night. I wondered what he was doing or who he talking too. The dark side of me wondered if he left again, tired of my insecurity and drama. I sighed. The road to true love was never easy.

Ours days were spent together but the few hours before I went to sleep were mine. I needed time for myself. I walked to the water edge and sat on the sand. The water would rush up to my toes then recede. It always came back. I was sad we were leaving in two days and still unsure of my choice. I knew in my heart of hearts I loved both of them. But which was the forever love?

I sat there for awhile watching the water..back and forth...always coming back. I let my mind start its own path of thought.

Choices. It all come down to choices we make. Every choice creates another path in our lives. Choosing to go that path will lead to another path. Never ending always leading to the next. I thought of Edward leaving and how that choice he made changed my life. After the pain, I grew stronger. I began to see myself in a different light. I wasn't as weak as I thought I was. I knew my life would go on and I could find happiness. But the question is with who?

Nic chose to leave me once. I can't blame him for that. The situation was different, I didn't know about vampires and at that age I was still to young to understand it all. Edward left because he wanted to give me a chance to live and be human, be safe. I may understand, I may not of liked that choice but I can't deny it was wrong. So where did that leave me?

Was I capable of being completely happy with Nic. Did I want to explore that with him? My heart rebelled at that. I knew I loved Edward, that was never the issue. Could I get over him leaving, of feeling not enough to hold him forever? Could I let us be happy?

The only thing holding me back was me. My fear of the future. The not knowing. Which was completely stupid. Life is about the unknown, in the joy and discovery of learning it. I know I could survive now. I needed to step up and grow up. I didn't want to let life's goodness pass me by. I wanted to live! I wanted to love. I wanted to be loved. I needed to resolve my own stupidity. There was only one thing left do do. The one thing I knew would answer all my questions. I took a deep breath and went inside.

I looked in the mirror and smoothed down my hair. Trying to calm my nerves. It was time.

"Nic could you come in here please?" I called softly. I knew he would hear me. I was so nervous I forgot to breathe.

"Breathe Bella." I heard him laugh.

I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, opened my eyes and walked over to him.

He was just staring at me. He must of figured out something big was about to happen.

When I was standing in front of him, I did the only thing I could.

I kissed him.

OK THERE IS IS...I KNOW ANOTHER CLIFF HANGER BUT I AM WORKING ON THE NEXT CHAP RIGHT NOW. HOPE U ENJOYED IT :) I LOVE TO READ COMMENTS AND REVIEWS....