Edward's POV

When Bella pushed my hand away, I couldn't control the look of hurt that shot across my face. Was this a sign that she didn't want me around? I knew that I'd go along with whatever she wanted, but I desperately wished that she wouldn't tell me to leave.

"Why are you here Edward?" he thick voice spoke from trembling lips.

Why was I here? I was here for her, of course. Or did she mean that I wasn't welcome here and my presence was unpleasant? I could understand. After all I'd put her through, I didn't deserve to be anywhere near her. Maybe she was just waiting for me to realize that fact.

"I'm sorry. I should have known that you wouldn't have wanted me here. I-I'll leave you alone now."

I hung my head and turned to leave, but felt Bella's hand grip my arm. My head snapped to her face in question.

"What are you talking about? You are the one who doesn't want to be here. You don't love me anymore, so why would you want to hang around any longer. I really am sorry that Alice has caused you so much trouble, she should have just left me alone. I'm also sorry that I didn't keep my promise to you, but I'm just not as strong as you are. I can't just get over you, my heart feels like it is physically being torn from my body all the time. And I don't want you guys to think you are responsible for me. I can make my own decisions and I don't want you keeping me from doing just that. So, stop pitying me. I don't want to be a burden anymore," before she had gotten even half through she had began to sob.

I looked at her dumbfounded at the nonsense she was speaking, and then angry at myself for not realizing that she still believed the lie I had fed her. I worked quickly to dispel those thoughts.

"Oh Bella, my sweet, unseeing angel," I said while gathering her into my arms, "I lied to you in the woods. When I told you that I didn't want you, it was the blackest kind of blasphemy. I love you more that I could ever express. I thought that you would have a better life, a safer life, if I wasn't in it. I didn't expect you to resort to these measures, I thought you would move on and have a normal life. I am so sorry for putting you through all of this, I didn'-," I was cut off by Bella's lips pressing into mine.

The feel of her lips on mine was heaven. My heart felt whole again and I couldn't keep myself from holding Bella to me. Her warmth seeped into me, adding to the warm feelings that were already manifesting themselves through my body. Bella started to pull away from me, so I loosened my hold and leaned my forehead against hers.

She tried to catch her breath before she spoke, "Edward, when have I ever been normal? How could you believe that I cared so little for you that I would just move onto the next guy as soon as you were gone? I love you and only you. You are my heart and soul. I never want to be without you again."

"And you won't be my love. I will always be with you. Please forgive me, I am more sorry than you can imagine," I pleaded to her with desperate eyes.

"Of course I forgive you. I won't pretend that I am not still angry with your decision, or tell you that I believe that you won't try this again. I just can't trust it yet."

"I know. It was such a mistake, and I'll have to handle the consequences. But I will gain your trust back. I've got all the time in the world, and I will make you believe in me again. As long as you are in my life, I can manage the rest," I promised her.

"There is no other place I would rather be than right by your side."

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