Changing For The Better
Frightening Little Monster
6/15/09
Rated T
I own nothing, everything Twilight belongs to the wonderful SM..... sadly
BPOV
I hurried my way out of the bathroom and back over to the picnic area where Edward and the others were gathered around. Just as I reached the table, I noticed Rosalie slip her cell phone back into her pocket and Alice shoot her an evil glare.
"What's going on?" I asked curious.
"We just talked to Carlisle and Esme." Emmett replied.
I looked over to Edward waiting for more information. He just shrugged and pointed to Rosalie and Alice.
"Is something wrong?" I questioned Alice.
"Um, well not really. I called Esme and she just wanted to know if we were still fighting." Alice quickly explained.
"And then Alice had to open her big mouth and tell Esme that you and I weren't getting along."
Rosalie hissed.
Shock must have been clear on my face because Alice quickly tried to recover and explain.
"What was I supposed to tell her? I couldn't just lie and say that we were all getting along fine, she needed to know the truth." Alice defended herself.
"Alice is right. We can't just pretend that we're better. We actually have to try." Jasper spoke up, defending his wife.
"I agree." Edward said.
"Fine. I suppose." Rosalie muttered.
I left the Cullen's group and walked silently over to the car in the parking lot. I decided that it would be a good idea to give them some space. I almost felt out of place standing in a group with them, like I didn't quit belong yet.
The day had turned slightly chilly and I opened the trunk of the car to pull out a sweater. Walking back around to the passenger door, I opened it and got in. I bundled myself in the warm fabric and just sat there. I found myself very sad and depressed. I was upset that Esme and Carlisle now knew that I wasn't getting along with Rosalie. I felt that it reflected poorly on me. I soon found my eyes getting slightly blurry with the tears that threatened to invade them. Before I knew it, I was full on sobbing.
I didn't even realize when the door beside swung open.
In a moment, I was being held tightly in Edward's arms. He didn't bother to ask what was wrong, but in my heart, I knew that he probably already knew.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry!" I chocked out as I sobbed into his shirt.
He stroked my hair and whispered something into my ear.
"Why are you sorry Bella?" He asked puzzled.
"Because I'm trying to weasel myself into your family when I'm clearly not welcome and I'm sorry!" I half scram.
"Bella, Bella! Calm down, it's alright. I love you, so there for your always welcome in the family." Edward said trying to sooth me.
I looked up and with tear filled eyes I whispered.
"I love you, but I don't want to be the one tearing your family apart." I cried.
Before I had time to say anything else, Edward had crushed his frozen lips to mine. He kissed my very roughly and I soon became lightheaded. I continued to cry, even when I was kissing Edward.
"I should take it from here Edward." A soft voice said.
I looked up to see Rosalie standing beside Edward. Edward nodded and released his grip on me.
I scooted over in the seat to make room for Rosalie. She closed the passenger behind Edward and then turned to face me.
"Bella... I'm sorry." She whispered.
I stood frozen with shock and didn't speak, I just stared at her in confusion.
"I haven't been nice to you, and I certainly haven't been making you feel welcome.I feel terrible, I don't even know why I've been mean to you. Maybe it was out of anger or perhaps jealousy. All I know is that I love you and I truly want you to become my sister. I'm sorry." She said.
There was no bitterness behind her words, only honesty. I stared into her butterscotch eyes and whispered, "I forgive you."
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RPOV
As I watched Bella retreat to the car, I felt very guilty. She was the person Edward was in love with, and I was to selfish to accept that. She had always been polite and sweet to me, but I had only been nasty and mean in return.
"Well are you happy now Rose?" Alice spat at me.
I couldn't even look at her. I felt the guilt for what I had done and now I as ashamed. Edward touched my shoulder and I looked up.
"I'm going to check on her. Perhaps you should do the same." He said.
I nodded in agreement. I walked over to Alice and hugged her.
"No Alice, I'm not happy. I'm horrified by the way I have been acting, especially towards you and Bella. I'm sorry." I admitted in a soft voice.
Alice wrapped her tiny arms around me and whispered, "Already forgiven. I love you."
I hugged her back and said, "I hope Bella can forgive me as well."
Alice suddenly pulled away from our hug and stared into my eyes. Her face went blank and I knew she was searching the future.
"I think she just might." Alice smiled.
I walked over to the car and opened the passenger door where Bella and Edward sat.
"I should take it from here Edward." I softly said, not wanting to startle Bella.
Bella looked up and her eyes grew wide with shock and fear. Edward nodded and moved out of my way. I closed the door behind him and then turned to look at Bella.
"Bella... I'm sorry." I whispered.
After I said this, Her eyes grew even wider.
"I haven't been nice to you, and I certainly haven't been making you feel welcome.I feel terrible, I don't even know why I've been mean to you. Maybe it was out of anger or perhaps jealousy. All I know is that I love you and I truly want you to become my sister. I'm sorry." I shyly admitted.
I wasn't lying to cover my real feelings, I was truly being honest. I sat there waiting for her to reply.
We gazed into each others eyes for a long moment before she finally spoke.
"I forgive you."
Those were just the words I needed to hear. Now I was ready to face the past.
REVIEW!!!!! I hoped you like this chapter! Sorry it's kinda short. I had a wonderful vacation, but now I wanna get back and write some more over the summer. Thanks to all the wonderful fans who keep on reviewing, you guys rock. Luv ya! :)
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