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"I think it's safe to say I'm yours."

BPOV

The next six days dragged on for what felt like an eternity. The only thing that couldn't have gone faster was when Edward and I told Charlie about us and how we were now officially going out.

Charlie had seemed slightly shocked but not as much as I thought he would. Apparently he'd been expecting this for years now. Were Edward and I the only ones out of the loop on our obviously-soon-to-be-romantic relationship?! For crying out loud, why couldn't they have just told us? I would have had a lot more time kissing Edward. Not that we weren't making up for things now that we didn't have to hide from my dad.

Everyone kept telling me this was in the bag, that we'd never have to worry about Riley again. A part of me wanted to believe them and the rest of me thought that karma had to get back at me for having Edward and set Riley free. It would be just my luck. No one would let me worry so they tried to keep me busy. They told what was going on at school since everyone but Edward went practically every day and Edward went at least three or four times a week. I wouldn't let them fail school just because of me. Sometimes they'd tutor me, so I'd be more caught up and I was truly thankful for that. School was definitely going to be hard enough without being way behind.

Jasper had come back yesterday and was in a wheelchair. Carlisle didn't want him on crutches because, sure he'd be off his leg, but he didn't want Jasper to strain his heart or anything. The other bullet had gone through his shoulder barely missing bones and all the important stuff. Everyone's tension was eased slightly to have him back at home, and we visited the Hales' house every day. He would be OK, even though he was on pain medication and couldn't be very active yet.

This afternoon would be the deciding time. Riley would be chosen guilty or not guilty and I would have to live with the decision and move on with my life. I still wasn't quite sure how I'd react to his being not guilty though… I was really hoping none of the guys tried to kill him. This time Mrs. Hale was staying home with Jasper and I was happy she wasn't in the hospital with him.

Everyone else was coming for support. I also had my suspicions that if Riley was found not guilty they'd planned to all gang up on him.

The ride to the courthouse was quieter than all the others had been so far. Edward held my hand and I leaned my head against the cool window to help clear my mind. It was raining outside and I watched the drops trail down the window slowly. The trees flashed by as we got closer and closer to my worst nightmare and I squeezed Edward's hand tighter.

After we parked and walked into the court room, everything passed in a blur and I couldn't really make myself concentrate at first. I finally snapped myself back to reality when I heard Judge Grayson's stern voice. "Has the jury made their decision?" Everyone turned slightly to look at the jury expectantly. The jurors' expressions ranged from poker faces to looking around the room restlessly, never looking anyone in the eye.

Juror number one, a tall thin man in an expensive looking suit, said "Yes, we have Your Honor." She made a motion for him to continue and as the man looked at some of his fellow jurors, it felt like the eternal past six days could have fit in those few seconds. I felt like I would explode if he didn't just tell us the freakin' verdict! He met Riley's eyes and it looked almost like his eye twitched, then he looked at me. I guess he could tell I was about to attack him because he looked back at the judge and opened his mouth to finally speak. "We find the defendant, Riley Ray Johnson…" Just say it!! I screamed at him mentally and Riley's father stood up slightly in anticipation. "…guilty on the charges of the rape of Isabella Marie Swan and the attempted murders of Officer Austin Mills and Jasper Hale."

The room was completely silent for all of two seconds and then Emmett was cheering along with Charlie, totally forgetting where they were and Mr. Johnson was yelling something at the judge while his wife started crying. Suddenly, Riley stood and was charging, for lack of a better word, towards me. I stood up quickly and took a few steps back. What the heck was he doing?! There was a cop, two cops actually, with guns in here and he was going to attack me? His face looked so much the same now as it had that day another lifetime ago. I don't know if Edward was expecting this or something but he practically pole vaulted over the swinging gate and landed in front of me.

He stood protectively in front of me as I cowered into Mr. Hale who had stood and was just behind me. Edward towered a good four inches above Riley, who stopped short and was glaring at Edward from a few feet away with his hand in his coat pocket. The bailiff was now standing ten feet away from all of us with his gun trained on Riley's heart. "Order in the court!" Judge Grayson yelled at all of us and glared sharply. The jury, which had all jumped up in panic, slowly sat down along with everyone else except Emmett who joined Edward in front of me, his fists clenched tightly. Charlie had pulled out his own pistol and had it pointed at Riley as well.

"Mr. Johnson, show me your hands now. Put them up where I can see them." The short but burly bailiff ordered him.

Riley just smirked at him and then sneered at Edward and Emmett, before he moved a little to the side so he could see me. I shivered as he smiled at me in his sick way. "This is not over, Bella. I'm not done with you just yet."

A/N: Aren't you guys just amazed with my ability to end nearly every chapter with a cliff hanger?! I owe a thank you to my new beta EVWTForever and also to 'stab me and i will be your bff' for a little help with the court stuff (Sorry, ur penname wouldn't work with all the periods). Guys, I'm SOOO happy, we're going to make it past 800 reviews!! Thank you guys SOO much! I love you all (Eww, not like that! Nope, too late, you ruined the moment.) Just kidding, now run along and review this chapter! I'm raising the bar to hit 850 before the end so rise to the challenge guys!! Vote in my poll please. Oh and sorry for the long wait, you all know how school is…