Chapter 3. Sorry I've been forgetting to put the disclaimer. Stephenie Meyer owns it all! I wish I did. But I don't so oh well. I hope you all like it! BTW. A good song for Bella and Edward would be Lullaby by The Spill Canvas. It definitely describes Bella and Edward's relationship!

Wow. That was the only word that came to my mind when I saw the four other vampires that I had yet to meet. As I looked at them I had never felt so self-conscious. Wait. I had never heard of a self-conscious vampire before. Oh, well. I guess I really am different. No matter what I am.

"Bella, I want you to meet Jasper, Esme, Emmett, and Carlisle Cullen." As Alice said each name a different look passed through her eyes. For Jasper it was pure love. For Esme admiration, for Emmett a look a sister would give a brother, and for Carlisle a thankful look.

"Rosalie is Emmett's mate, Alice is Jasper's, Carlisle is Esme's, and I have no mate." When Edward said this I had turned to look at him. And one thought ran through my mind as he said this 'I would LOVE to be his mate'. When I thought this Edward looked at me in disbelief and confusion.

"Some of us also possess special powers. I can read minds," Uh-oh. So he has heard me thoughts." Though I cannot read yours. Alice can see the future and Jasper can manipulate and feel people's emotions."

"That's really cool. Is it possible that I could have a power?" I was just curious. But I, of course could never have a power. I mean I was plain old Bella. I was not special in anyway.

"Of course you are special Bella." Edward replied.

"Wait Edward. I didn't speak. How did you know I thought that if you could not read my mind?"

"Um. I'm not sure. It's like you can block out people. Like you can put a shield around yourself to block people out."

"That's right Edward. Bella could be a shield. I would like to test this and see if it's true. Bella, could you focus on Alice and Edward try to read Alice's mind." Carlisle suddenly interjected in our little talk.

I did as Carlisle said. I completely ignored all the other vampires in the room and focused only on Alice. I could see a blue circle surrounding us and only us. It's like I had built a room around Alice's mind, and at the door I could hear someone trying to barge into the room but the door was locked so they could not come in.

"I can't read Alice's mind Carlisle. It's like a door was blocking me out. I think Bella is a shield. This is so incredible! I have never met a shield before." Edward said.

"YAY! Bellathisissooocool! Iwishmypowerwasascoolasyours! It'ssonotfair!!" Alice said this all in one breath but somehow I had managed to understand every single word she had said.

"I can't believe this! I mean I would have never thought I could be special. More or less have special powers!" I practically yelled.

"Whoa! Calm down Bella! Please your emotions have me about ready to jump up and down so much I will fly through the ceiling." Jasper said.

"Sorry Jasper, I'm just so excited! I mean who would have ever thought I could have such a cool power!"

"I would have never doubted you had a power Bella. You are extraordinary." Edward said. Whenever he said something so sweet within the first five minutes I had known him my heart did little fluttery leaps of joy. Wait. Did I have feelings for Edward?

"Bella. Could I talk to you for a moment?" Edward's sweet velvety voice interrupted my thinking. And as he pulled me from my thoughts I could only pray that I had put my shield up before I had thought those things.

"Of course Edward. Let's just take a walk. You lead the way." As I said this I looked at Edward and saw a flash something in his eyes but I wasn't quite sure what it was.

When Edward walked out of the house I instinctively followed him. His voice. His face. It seemed a little familiar. No. There was no way I know this god-like creature. I mean even if I was a vampire too and was inhumanly beautiful, I had nothing on Edward Cullen. I just want to reach up and touch his amazing bronze wild and reckless hair.

"Umm, so Bella. I was wondering. Do you remember anything about your human life?" Edward said this as he took a step forward towards me. " Do you remember anything at all? Like me perhaps?" When Edward said this I was so confused. I mean I knew everyone had seemed so familiar but I wasn't 100 percent sure I had actually known them.

"I'm sorry Edward. I do not really remember much. Everyone does seem familiar but I don't really know. Will you help me remember? Tell me something that could jog my memory. I mean Out of everyone I feel the most drawn to you. As if somehow you were something significant in my human life. I have never felt this drawn to someone in my life. Vampire or human. I feel like I should remember you but I can't."

"Bella, Bella. It's okay. You don't have to remember yet. But you will. Eventually I can only hope you will remember us. What we had together."

"What were we Edward? Where did we stand in our relationship?"

"Well Bella. I don't know if I should tell you quite yet love-"As soon as Edward let that one nickname slip his eyes bulged out of his head and he started to apologize. But while he was ranting on and on I saw flashes one by one of Edward and I together. Laughing, hugging, kissing, and laying down together in a beautiful meadow.

"Edward, It's fine do not apologize. I think I remember. I remember a meadow. And we were laughing and we-we kissed. Did I love you? I mean do I love you?"

"Bella, I don't know if you still love me. But with you loving me other memories may come back. Memories I don't think you want to remember. But you have to know. I still and always will love you. Forever and Always, love, forever and always. We were meant for each other. "

When Edward said these words. My heart skipped a beat. I loved him. But I wasn't sure if I was ready to be with him. It was all happening too fast.

"Edward. I ju-just think I need some time to think. Just let me think things over and for now let's be friends. I don't want to be haunted by whatever my past has in store for me quite yet. I don't think I can handle it. I'm so sorry."

"No Bella, It's quite alright. I apologize for being so forward with my emotions. Anyway, we should be getting back to the house." After seeing the way he reacted in this cold and distant manner, I instantly regretted saying what I did. I just needed time to think and if he loved me as much as he said he did he would understand that.

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