A/N Well well well that last chapter was interesting was it not? Lol well anyways, I am on a roll today so I wrote this as well! Hope you like it! Oh, and the song is Crystal by Stevie Nicks, it really is a beautiful song if any of you want to look it up, it may be pretty old, I think it's from the sixties, but I'm not really sure lol. But it is beautiful. So yeah, ONWARD!

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Do you always trust your first initial feeling? Special knowledge holds truth bears believing. I turned around, and the water was closing all around, like a glove. Like the love that had finally, finally found me. Then I knew, in the crystalline knowledge of you, drove me through the mountains, through the crystal-like clear water fountain, drove me like a magnet to the sea.

How the faces of love have changed turning the pages and I have changed. Oh, but you...you remain ageless. I turned around and the water was closing all around, like a glove. Like the love that had finally, finally found me. Then I knew, in the crystalline knowledge of you, drove me through the mountains. Through the crystal-like clear water fountain, drove me like a magnet to the sea.

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Bella's POV

My arm was completely numb when Carlisle started working on it. I'd lost that much blood. I was worried about Edward; I knew what James was like… I didn't know what he would be able to do to Edward. I shuddered at the thought, and my chest felt empty when Edward walked out there to face one of my worst enemies. This time James was different, I should have known from my dream last night that he would soon be showing up, but I didn't think it would happen so soon, I mean, mostly my nightmares are the same and they don't come true, but this time it was different. It did come true, only my dreams didn't count on Edward coming and saving me.

I was worried sick about Edward, but when he came in I breathed a sigh of relief. Not even a scratch on him. "Edward." I breathed and felt a smile tugging at my lips. He sat down in front of me and took his cold hand in mine, I liked the feel of his skin against mine, it soothed me. "I'm so glad your okay." I whispered, I knew he would hear me. There was something other worldly about him, but I told myself I didn't care what he was, he cared for me, as did the rest of his family. That's all that mattered, the rest I could live with. He chuckled and shook his head slightly, "It's going to take a lot more than that to hurt me Bella." He said with a crooked grin. I smiled back, somehow I believed he was hard to hurt. Physically at least. "You didn't have to do that for me you know…" I whispered and looked down at my hands. He took his hand and put it under my chin and made me look up at him, "Yes, I did." He said with so much conviction it was hard to ignore. "Why?" I asked him. "Because, I couldn't let anything happen to you." He told me, and so did his eyes. He cared for me like I cared for him, and I had only known him for one freaking day!

I tried to look down, but he wasn't having that. "Thank you." I told him sincerely. No one was there to save me the last time. He ran his thumb along my chin, it felt so nice. "It was my pleasure." He told me and smiled widely at me. I smiled back, but then Charlie walked in.

"What on earth- OH MY GOD BELLA ARE YOU OKAY?!" he nearly shouted and pushed his way through Emmett and Jasper to get to me. "I'm fine dad." I choked out as Edward let go of my chin and just settled for sitting next to me. "Then please explain to me why Dr. Cullen is stitching your arm up." He said with a raised eyebrow. When he noticed mine and Edwards connected hands his face began to turn red in anger.

"Well… Edward was coming over to help me with some homework and… Well James-" I began, but he wouldn't let me finish. "WHAT ABOUT JAMES?" He roared. I flinched away from him. "He… he came here. Edward got rid of him though." I said very quietly and looked down at the floor.

"Edward got rid of him?" Charlie asked sarcastically. "Yes Chief Swan, my son Edward happened to be able to hold him off until Emmett and Jasper got here, then he ran off. Edward called me to come help Bella because she refused to go to the hospital." Carlisle told him as he was putting the final touches on my arm. "Is that so?" Charlie asked, more to himself than anyone. I knew he had a high respect for Dr. Cullen, he was telling me about it last night. "Yes." I answered very quietly. "There you go Bella, all done." Carlisle said with a smile. "Thank you Dr. Cullen." I said softly. He chuckled a bit, "You are most welcome." He said and smiled at me, I returned the gesture. "Are you up for some studying Bella?" Edward asked me with a crooked grin. I nodded, I didn't want to be left alone right now.

The rest of the Cullen's' gave me hugs, Esme especially. She whispered in my ear that I was allowed at their home whenever I wanted to go there, and she gave me such a warm and inviting smile. Edward stayed with me while I cooked Charlie some dinner. Charlie was pretty good about Edward being in here. He mostly just watched TV, but he came in to check on me every now and then. Edward helped me with my homework, it was hard for me to concentrate when he wasn't constantly keeping my attention on the work.

When he went to leave he gave me a kiss on my forehead and a really long hug. I don't know how long we stood there holding one another, but we didn't let go of one another until Charlie came around the corner and cleared his throat. I let go of Edward quickly and I could feel my face was beat red. "I will see you later Bells." Edward said with a chuckle.

I closed the door, and the questions started. Did I meet Edward over the internet, why were we holding hands, why wasn't I afraid of him, and I was honest with Charlie. No I didn't meet him over the internet, we were holding hands because he was comforting me, and I didn't know why I wasn't afraid of him. Finally I was allowed to go to bed, after about an hour of the questioning. I slowly made my way up the stairs and collapsed on my bed. I did make a decision though, tomorrow after school I would have Edward come over and explain to me everything in detail, even what he is. I didn't have the faintest clue what exactly he could be. But I knew he wouldn't hurt me, and that it didn't matter what he was. I wasn't going to let that get in the way of anything, and I knew already that I was falling for Edward and falling hard. I didn't even bother getting undressed, I just rolled into a comfortable position and felt myself slip into unconsciousness. I was exhausted.

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I woke up the next morning the same way as I had been waking up for a year, but it wasn't as bad this time around. I was screaming, but I wasn't crying. That's good right? When I went downstairs my dad and Edward were sitting at the kitchen table. I was shocked, I was not expecting to see Edward, in my house, this morning, talking to my dad, and I was still in my pajamas. I stopped right in my tracks when I saw them, but as I knew he would, Edward heard me enter the room. "Good morning sleepy head." Edward said. Charlie chuckled. When I regained the use of my muscles I walked up to Edward and gave him a short hug, then gave Charlie one too so he wouldn't feel left out and told them good morning, then I got what I originally came down for, which was a glass of water, and ran upstairs.

I was horrified! The guy I was falling for just seen me in my old sweat pants and a baggie shirt, plus my hair was a complete mess. I took a quick shower and got dressed, pulling my hair up in a pony tail as I made my way down the stairs. I smiled this time as I saw Edward, he was putting my books in my schoolbag for me. Charlie must have already left because I didn't see him anywhere. "Hey." I said with a wide smile as I walked by him to get a granola bar. "Hey there beautiful." He said with an amazing smile on his face. I almost melted right there.

"I'm driving you to school today, if you would like." He said handing me my bag. That's when I noticed we would be late. I nodded and made my way for the door, "Thank you for putting my bags together, and for giving me a ride." I said to Edward as he walked next to me, then opened the door to his Volvo for me. "It's alright Bells, I don't mind." He said as I got in, then the next second my door was closed and he was in his seat. Boy he was fast! "So what were you and Charlie talking about?" I asked curiously while taking a bite of my granola bar.

"I was asking him for permission to come hang out with you after school every day." Edward said innocently. I didn't buy that for one moment, I narrowed my eyes at him. "What else?" I asked. He chuckled, "And I let him know that I have no intentions whatsoever in hurting you." He said looking at me as he drove. "Hey watch the road you're going to kill us if you don't!!!" I shrieked. He was not only NOT looking at the road but he was also going 120 miles per hour! Did he HAVE a death wish?! He just chuckled and looked at the road again. We made it to the school in no time, "So your coming over after school?" I asked hopefully. "You betcha, but I won't be in lunch today though." He said with a slight frown. "Why not?" I asked. "I have to go get something during lunch, but don't worry, I will be here to pick you up when you get out of school." He said and got out, the next thing I know my door is being opened. I was stunned.

He opened the door for me and I stepped out. "Your fast." I told him with a smile. He grinned back, "The fastest in the family." He announced proudly. I chuckled and shook my head. He reached down and took my hand and we began to walk to class. In our classes we had a fun time, even though we got a lot of stares from everyone else. A girl named Angela Webber was really the only one besides Mike and the Cullen's to talk to me, and she was really nice. During lunch I found that I missed Edward terribly even though Emmett was cracking jokes all the time.

During last period Alice and Rosalie had a hard time keeping my attention, I was completely focused on what I was about ready to ask Edward, and even though it didn't really matter, I was kind of scared to find out.