A./N. Hey readers! First of all, I would like to thank you guys for the awesome reviews!…THANK YOU! Okay…now that I got that out, I would also like to thank those of you that gave me some advice. I realize that I haven't yet clarified that Edward can't read Bella's mind, or that his skin is cold, but I'll fix that. I have a plan! ….I think…

Disclaimer: Okay, first step to ruling the world: own Twilight!
Alice: *runs up to me* You will not!
Me: Uh-huh!
Alice: Say you don't or so help me I will take you shopping for every day of the month for at least 5 hours!
Me: OKAY! I don't own Twilight or any of it's characters…Stephenie Meyer does, happy?
Alice: Yep!

Edward's POV

As I was walking to my next class, I couldn't help but wonder if Bella had any of the feelings about me, that I shared for her.

"A little anxious much?" Jasper asked from beside me.

I jumped a little. How had I not heard him come up beside me? Too preoccupied with my thoughts of Bella. Strange how just thinking of her seems to drown out what's going on around me.

"Well that's a first. You're never surprised. What's going on?" Jasper asked. He was amused and curious.

Should I tell him the truth? Would that be the right thing to do in this situation? Yes. He would find out by Alice - no doubt she already knew - soon enough.

"Just thinking…about Isabella Swan…" I told him embarrassed.

I had never shown any interest in women. Even when I was human. Eventually my family started wondering if I were gay. I set that straight right away. But now, after over 100 years, I finally notice someone. I was sure to get some teasing from Emmett.

"Really? The human you were talking to? Does Eddie boy have a crush?" he teased.

"Shut up," I said still embarrassed.

"Seriously man, do you?" now Jasper was serious. No teasing.

I hesitated. "Yes." Yep, I was definitely going to get it from Emmett when I got home.

"Congrats brother, I thought you would never find someone!" Jasper seemed genuinely happy for me.

"But I don't know if she feels the same way." And we're back to point A: does Bella like me?

"Why don't you just read her mind? And from the emotions coming off her, I think she may like you."

That was actually good advice. Why hadn't I read her mind yet? I'll be sure to do that the next time I see her. And, Jasper got the emotions from Bella that she may like me? That was comforting. I can worry about this later, off to class.

Alice's POV

I was going shopping with Isabella Swan! Finally! I needed a new shopping partner. I don't even know her yet, but I'm still excited. That's when I got a vision:

Lauren and Jessica were kicking and hitting Bella over and over, calling her names. Bella then stood up for herself. It didn't last long. They kept beating her until they broke one of her ribs. Jessica was worried they would get in trouble when she heard the crack. So they knocked Bella out and took her to a janitors closet. End Vision.

Oh no. Edward if you're listening, meet me outside of your class! It's an emergency!

I excused myself, saying I didn't feel well, and ran to Edward's class and waited.

Edward's POV

When I saw Alice's vision, I almost cracked. How could this happen? I raised my hand.

"Yes, Mr. Cullen?" teacher asked annoyed, he was giving a lecture and I had broken his rhythm.

"I'm not feeling too well, may I go to the nurse?"

"Fine."

I rushed out of the classroom and found Alice waiting.

"This way," was all she said.

I followed her to a janitor's closet at the end of the hallway. I could smell fresh blood. It was Bella's blood. Too sweet. I held my breath.

Alice opened the door, and there we found Bella. She was still beautiful, even when she was marred by bruises.

I picked her up and cradled her gently in my arms.

"Edward we have to take her to the nurse so she can call an ambulance. She needs medical attention now," Alice said hurriedly. We quickly made our way to the nurse's station where an ambulance was called.

Bella's POV

It felt like I was floating. Like I was weightless. I woke to an annoying beeping noise.

Something cold and hard was holding my hand. I tired opening my eyes. Everything was unfocused.

I shook my head to clear it and looked around. Beside me holding my hand, was Edward. His hand was so cold. I wonder how I didn't notice before. Oh well, it was comforting.

"Hey," my voice was rough from disuse. That's when what happened hit me. I started hyperventilating.

"Bella, you need to calm down," Edward's voice was calm, trying to soothe me.

My breathing slowed slightly. "How bad is the damage?" Nobody had ever gone as far as this. I'd never needed medical assistance after a beating. What had they done to me?

"You have one broken rib, bruises everywhere, and a concussion. You were unconscious for 3 days. I was worried," he admitted.

"Edward, it was them. It was Lauren and Jessica. They did this." I had to tell him. I couldn't let them get away with hurting me again.

"Okay, we'll make sure they're caught. Don't worry." I just nodded and leaned back in the pillows.

"Bella, what are you thinking?" I looked over at Edward and saw him staring at me with frustration, "It's in bearing to not know."

"I'm just thinking about all that happened. It's never been this bad." He frowned.

"Bella, why didn't you tell anyone sooner?"

"I did," many times actually, "but everyone just ignored it. I didn't tell my dad though."

"Well you need to tell him…he's right outside the door actually. Do you want him to come in?"

I thought about it. Was I ready to tell my dad? I guess so. I mean, I've kept this hidden from him too long. "Yes." I was ready.

Edward's POV

Nothing. I couldn't hear a whisper. Bella's mind was silent.

I had taken Jasper's advice and decided to look into Bella's mind. Not a thing.

I sent her father in and waited outside, listening to their conversation.

"Hey Dad." That was definitely Bella.

"Hi Bells. The boy outside told me that you wanted to talk to me."

"Yeah, his name is Edward Cullen. I just wanted to tell you…who did this to me."

There was a hesitation. I looked into Charlie's mind. Whoever did this, I will arrest them and make them suffer.

He was very protective. Bella was his only daughter.

"Dad, Lauren Mallory and Jessica Stanley did this to me," Bella said quickly and quietly. Her voice shook. "This has been going on for over a year…but never this bad." She was still nervous.

"Why didn't you tell me Bella?" Charlie was hurt that his daughter hadn't trusted him enough to tell him the truth.

"Because I was scared. I'm so sorry. It's not that I didn't trust you, I just didn't know how to tell you." The conversation was almost finished.

"Okay Bella, we'll talk about this later. I'll make sure that these girls are taken care of though."

"Okay Dad, I'll talk to you later…can you send Edward in on your way out?"

That made Charlie a little suspicious. She's asking me to send a boy into her room? Hmm. As long as he doesn't try anything.

"Of course Bells." I heard him stand and walk the door.

The door opened and Charlie walked out of the room. "Bella wants to see you, no funny business." He looked me straight in the eye and then walked away.

I walked into the room and went straight to Bella's side. I sat down in the chair next to her bed and took her hand. I think I was falling in love.

A./N. So there you go! Be happy I even wrote this chapter. I think I'm getting sick with the stomach virus. It sucks. Not to mention I'm tired. But, I love to write…well type. Review!

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