CHAPTER 15

I was blushing and about to kiss him againg when he stiffened a bit. I was confused until he told me the others would be home soon and if I still wanted he could start the tutoring with Emmet.

I really wanted time alone with Edward but I was here for a reason, so I reluctantly suggested we head down stairs. He took my hand in his and gazed lovingly into my eyes, as I did the same. He kissed me again and then released me from his gaze to lead me down the steps. I made it down the first flight without an incident but I tripped on one of the bottom steps on the second flight. Edward was there to catch me just as Emmet and Alice came through the door. Of course they'd have to walk in NOW!

"Hey guys!" I smiled and waved a bit, while still in Edwards strong arms.

Emmet laughed and Alice danced towards us. She placed a small kiss on Edwards cheek, then mine. Jasper and Rosalie came through the door as Edward was standing me up. They said "hey" and were off. Emmet, Edward and I went to the kitchen to start our homework. Esme had some cookies and a glass of milk waiting for me. Edward and Emmet both declined to eat anything. Strange. We finished the few problems easily and Edward actually accused me of lying about my math issues.

"I'm serious. This stuff is hard for me! I may look like I'm breazing through it, but I'm really struggling!"

Edward looked at me and then chuckled slightly. He asked me to take a walk with him, and I agreed.

We went out the back and walked around the woods near the house. He looked serious when he stopped to face me so I stopped too and took both his hands in mine.

"Bella, I...ugh!" He seemed really frustrated with something.

I looked at him and asked what was wrong. "There's nothing you caould say to me to make me upset. I think I'm happier than I've eer been right now. Nothing could change that!"

He looked at me and cocked his eyebrow. "Wanna bet?"

"Yes!" I simply stated.

"I'm not..." he couldn't seem to finish.

"Not what Edward? Not perfectly amazing like you seem? Not everything good in my life? Not wonderful?! Nothing you are or aren't will change that. So just tell me."

He sighed. "Human, I'm not human." His eyes met mine and then flashed down. His shoes must really be interesting right now.

I lifted his chin up with my finger, and our eyes locked. "Well duh! You're too perfect. You and everyone else here. You guys don't eat food, you're all gorgeous and pale, and those eyes...You're all kind of like vampires or something, except the sun doesn't totally kill you...right?"

He just looked at me, mouth agape.

I figured I was close. "So...am I right?"

He cleared his throat and stared at me with slight awe and confusion.

"That doesn't bother you? I am a vampire. The sun stuff is a myth. But I'm still a monster! How can you not run away!? It's what everyone else does. You should too! I'm not good for you. You're too pure, you're an angel. I don't want to hurt you, but I couldn't help myself. I feel drawn to you, but I love you too much to let you be with me. I can't doom you. I don't even have a soul..."

I stopped him with a small slap to the face.

"Edward Cullen! How can you say that?! You said you loved me! and I love you! How can something with no soul love? You are NOT a montser. I've seen montsers and you're so far from it. I'm not the angel, you are. You saved me. I was so...sad before I met you. You've made me happy in the short time I've known you. My life is already better for loving you!" And I kissed him. Passionately.

He kissed me back and I fainted. I wanted to scream at myself.

"I'm sorry. You make me forget everything else. Including breathing!"

"Bella...you worry me. If my heart were still beating I would've had a heart attack!"

"Sorry!" And I gave him a quick peck on the cheek. "So was that what you wanted to talk to me about? I won't let you leave me. I need you too much. Please...don't think of yourself as a monster. You're not!"

He embraced me tightly and promised not to leave me until I tell him to.

"I never will...Just so you know what you're getting yourself into!"

He kissed me again, too short for my liking, then took me inside. He said his father came home for a file he forgot in his office and he wanted to introduce me.

A man who looked like a model with light hair and golden eyes was standing in the living room when we got there. He can't be Dr.Cullen. He's too young. But he's a vampire...right!

"Carlisle, this is Bella. Bella..my father Dr. Carlisle Cullen."

"Hello Dr.Cullen. It's nice to meet you." And I extended my hand.

"Bella, please. It's Carlisle." He came forward and motioned to hug me. I hugged him and smiled. Then he gave Esme a kiss and went back to work.

My watch beeped and I jumped a little. I set it to go off 30 minutes before Charlie got off work so Edward could take me home in time.

"Bella, are you okay?"

"Yeah Edward. I just need to get home. Charlie and Renee will be there soon and I have to finish dinner." He accepted my explination and we said bye to everyone and went to his car. My stuff was already in the front seat, I think Alice must've put it there. She's always one step ahead of me.