After Milo, Jimbo and I were released from the hospital, it was decided that we were going to stay with the Cullen's for a while. I don't know how long exactly we will be there or what the situation will bring for us but I do know that it will be a bit uncomfortable; not only for Milo and Jimbo, but for me as well.

Loading us up into Carlisle's black Mercedes, he finally got into the driver seat and we were on our way to their home. Thankfully, Carlisle insisted that Edward take his Volvo home alone and I had couldn't have agreed more. I'm not ready for a car ride with Edward just yet. Will I ever be?

I could feel the tension rolling in from the back seat like a tidal wave. When was the last time Jimbo or Milo was in an actual bed inside of a home? Especially to be with people so rich, I have to admit it was quite intimidating but I knew they trusted me. Question was; do I trust myself with this decision?

I know it will take some adjustments on all of us, including vampires being with humans in a tight space for a period of time but I just hope this is all a good idea for three of us.

Should I have shied away and pretended that I wanted to sleep outside again? Should we have just turned around after our physicals and said 'sayonara, see you later'? I cant help but feel I put us in a position neither of us have wanted. After all, what Alice wants, Alice usually gets.

She assured us that we will want to say and everything will work out. I mean the saying does go, 'Never bet against Alice', but sometimes life can throw you that curve ball and even fate can change. Nothing is ever set in stone. Right?

I was pulled out of my thoughts by Milo and Jimbo gasping. I look over to Carlisle who tries to hold in his chuckles and I realize we have stopped. I step out of the car gasping just like they did.

This mansion was gorgeous and five times bigger than the one in Forks. It was white and three stories high. There was a wrap around porch that seemed to go all the way around and there were pillars on either side of the house connecting to the second story balcony that took up the length of the house as well. I was astonished.

"C'mon, Bella!" A high pitched voice says. I turn and smile at Alice as she leads us into the house.

Yup, this place was humongous on the inside, too. It will take some time for me to get used to all of this.

Milo, Jimbo and I pass the elegantly decorated living area and as I pass the beautiful sofa, since I can't call it a sofa, it doesn't seem fitting; I take notice of a portrait of me in frame. Why would they have that here? They all left me. The oddest part about all of that was its resting place; Right atop of Edward's piano.

I ignore the feeling that gives me and follow Alice and Carlisle into the dining area; a place I know for sure they never use and see everyone sitting at the long rectangular table.

If I thought the tension in the car was bad, it was worse in here. I felt bad for Jasper dealing with all of the emotions. I needed an icebreaker.

"Wow, it's so clean in here." I say clearly being sarcastic. "It's as if it is never used!"

Well... I had to do something to break the tension and it seemed to work since they all gave laughs but Emmett's bellow was the best and I smiled hugely at that.

I take a seat next to Alice and Jimbo and Milo follow suit taking seats next to Alice and myself. Carlisle sits down at the end clearly taking duty as head of household.

"We never got much of a chance to talk" I say. "Everything was like hustle and bustle at the hospital, so I would like to say thank you once again Carlisle for the medical bills, not only for myself but as well as Milo and Jimbo too. I know you said not to worry about it, but you know me... I never liked taking anything from anyone."

He gives me a small and let out the breath I was holding and continues.

"I also want to thank you, Rosalie. You never liked me but you helped me by coming to my rescue when we were at that hall. I can never thank you enough. I could have died."

"Bella, I am truly sorry for the way I have treated you. When I saw how broken and... Vulnerable you were something in me just snapped. I always considered you a sister and I love you tremendously. You are my family and I never let anything happen to my family. Im sorry I wasn't there fast enough but im glad you're okay."

I think we were all stunned by her speech. "Thank you, Rosalie". I try to hold back my tears.

"Please. Call me rose."

I nod my head and give her a smile. Now onto other pressing matters...

"To tell you the truth, I honestly don't know why you are all here. I get Rose's confession but... I don't know how lightly I can put this..." I say hesitantly.

How do I even say this?

This is the tip off the iceberg right here, folks...

"You all left me." I blurt out.

"That's the tip of the iceberg right here." Milo says.

"The icing on the cake" Jimbo adds.

"The cat is out of the bag." Milo again.

"That'd be a wildcat for Eddie" Emmett grins.

Great.

"I thought Edward explained that to you, Bella. We are sorry." Esme says in her comforting tone.

"Yeah but it still doesn't make it right." I argue. "Look, it still doesn't explain anything for me. Sure you left to keep me safe but should you all know that there are others just like you out there?"

I have to a bit vague to the other two humans by me. I cant just blurt out vampires. What would they think?

Carlisle nods in understanding and frowns at Edward while I sit there debating if I should just blow this damn Popsicle stand.

"Don't you dare, Bella"

Damn that pixie.

I sigh in frustration and stand up. "Look can we continue this some other time. I'm tired and I know that Jimbo and Milo are dying to go to sleep in an actual bed... at least I think so anyway. Could you...?"

Alice stands up and leads us upstairs to three guest rooms that are right next to each other. Jimbo walks inside the first and thanks Alice telling her she is such a sweet young girl. I roll my eyes as I enter the second one and shut my door.

I survey the room and eye the bed last. How long as it been since I have even seen of these? That's depressing.

I stand there at the food of the bed for a few more minutes before I decide to crawl in. The bed feels heavenly on my tight muscles and it cushions my head perfectly. The mattress molds to my body and let out a deep contempt sigh. But still, something just isn't right. I haven't slept alone for god knows how long. No mater how hard I try to close my eyes, they won't stay.

Letting out a breath of air, I pad my way out of my room and to Milo's. I knock once before the door is whipped open revealing Milo in a pair of sweatpants and shirt I have never seen.

"Cant sleep, either?" he smirks.

"Yeah." I say.

He holds the door open for me and gestures me inside. I lay on his bed and he crawls in next to me. I lay my head on his chest and welcome the familiarity it brings, unlike the insides of my room.

"This is what I needed" I sigh.

"I know." He says. "I couldn't sleep alone."

"Mhm" I mumble. "I have been sleeping with you for so long, I don't know if I can do it alone anymore."

"I agree."

"I love you, you know." I say poking his stomach lightly. "You're like my big brother."

"And I love you, too. You're like my little sister."

"Thank you for keeping me safe for so long."

"Thank you for letting me. I intend on doing it for a long time, Bella."

"I hope so." I whisper. "I need you in my life."

I close my eyes and fall into the most peaceful sleep I have had in months and dream of happy moments and new beginnings.

Let's just forget what tomorrow will bring when I wake up to reality of having seven vampires back in my life.


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