I'm back! I decided to give you guys one more update before I start updating my other stories. I have also noticed that the review count goes way down when you don't update for a long time. Unfortunately, school comes first, this is just for fun. :)

And I would like to dedicate this chapter to my new reviewers, soso.t.w.i.l.i.g.h., and . You guys are the best!!!


Starlight- Chapter 8: Breathless

Bella's POV:

"Bella!"

I ignored the desperate voice. Instead, I ran faster, darting away from people. Frantically looking for a place to hide, I finally spotted a small tent with a sign saying 'BE BACK SOON'. It was the psychic's tent. I ran towards it, still managing to keep the tears from falling. What was with me?

I finally reached it. I pushed the flap and entered. It was still cluttered and dark, like the way it was a while ago. I made my way cautiously to one end. Feeling a hard corner, I leaned on it and slid down.

Finally, unable to hold it, tears streamed down my faced. I banged my head against the wall a lot of times. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Why had I acted like that? Now nothing will ever be the same with the two of us. I had acted irrationally, impulsively.

But then I guess that shows how much I feel about him.

I inhaled deeply, trying to calm down. I wiped my eyes with my hand. Luckily, I had persuaded Alice not to put any make up on me today. If not, mascara would have been trailing down my face already. Drawing my legs up, I wrapped my arms around them and rested my head on my knees. My tears stopped soon enough, but then a voice broke though the silence.

"Bella? Are you alright? - Wait, stupid question, of course you're not alright."

I looked up and managed a small smile.

"Bella…" Edward walked over and sat beside me, holding my hand. "I was so worried when you ran off like that. I was sure you tripped or something."

"Or something," I muttered. "Why'd you follow me? I thought you were enjoying yourself."

He looked like he had been slapped. Instantly regretting it, I blurted out, "I'm sorry!"

At the same time, he blurted, "Look, Bella-"

"Why don't you go first?" I offered.

"Look, it was Jasper who dared me to do that. After, Emmett was making jokes about how I wasn't man enough… I wanted to prove them wrong, so I did it. Only well… you were there, and I'm sorry." Edward hung his head.

"What?" I exclaimed, after hearing him. "It's not your fault! Look, I'm sorry I acted that way. I didn't know why I acted like that. I shouldn't have done that… I mean you can kiss anybody you like." It hurt to say that. Edward murmured something too low for me to hear.

"So, I'm really sorry for acting like that," I continued earnestly. "Friends?"

"Friends?" Edward echoed, deadpan.

"Or not…" I bit my lip. "Edward, do I ever cross your mind?"

Oh my God. I couldn't believe I was actually asking him this.

"Cross my mind," he repeated. "No."

I was stung, but I continued on anyway. "If I left, would you cry?"

"Me. Cry. Nope."

"Would you do anything for me?" I asked.

"No."

"Look, Edward… do you even want me?" I asked desperately.

"No."

"Edward… which do you chose: me or your life?"

"My life."

"So I guess you don't feel the same way about how I feel about you," I muttered quietly. I started to stand up, deeply hurt.

I was surprised when he started speaking. He grabbed my arm and pulled me back gently. "Bella, don't go. Look, you're always on my mind, that's why you never cross it. And if you left, I would die, so please don't." I smiled at this. "I would do everything for you, and I need you. Really, Bella. Had it never crossed your mind that I might have heard of that before?"

"Wait- so- so…." I started to stammer, blushing. Why hadn't I ever considered that he might have known about that? Stupid.

He brought one hand up and stroked my cheek. Suddenly, it was like that day all over again.

"I want to try one thing. Stay still," he whispered. "Don't move."

I smiled again. Edward was changing… where did he get this confidence? I knew I needed to help him more though…

Then he kissed me.

It was so sweet. I loved his smell; I loved the tender way he kissed me… I loved him. I felt as if I could just do this forever, and just be with Edward.

But too soon, we broke apart.

"Edward- I-" I was still breathless. But Edward interrupted me.

"Bella, you are my life now.


Aww… They finally get to kiss. Sweet! I know, this was short, but I didn't want to make it any longer. Oh yeah, I have a question:

You are being punished. You have to choose: Either stay in a room filled with red ants, or be in a room with 5 lions that haven't eaten in 5 years. Which room will you choose and why?

Answer's in the next chapter. This is really easy, just use your head :D Now please please please review! Review and I'll update...

Jen