Chapter-5

My mind began to race. He loved me. Me. Bella. Was it the truth, or a simple lie? Was he just trying to get to me or did he really mean it? No, I knew he meant it. I know Edward. But did he mean, as a friend love, or as a love, love.

It's come across my mind recently, as I sat staring out Edward's window, that I could not go back. I couldn't just go back there to where he could kill me. Would he attempt it? He's gotten close before, next thing you'd know, he'd stab me right in the heart.

I'd forgotten all about Jacob ever since Edward and I have met. I thought that was rather selfish, but maybe Jacob was busy.

I sat crossed legged on Edward's bed staring blankly out the window. I stared as the rain fell, hard on beautiful tree's that was the forest. The door opened and my head slowly turned away toward the open door, where my angel stood. My light.

He smiled crookedly at me, and it slowly faded as he walked over to me. He must have seen my response. He sat next to me, and gave me a questioning look. I hesitated, "You didn't mean it, did you?" I asked turning to look at him. He furrowed his eyebrows, "What didn't I mean?" He asked; his voice like velvet.

I turned my head back toward the rain, not being able to stand looking at him, without crying. "You don't love me." I said, barley above a whisper.

There was a long second passing, before I felt a tear slide down my cheek. I was being foolish. I shouldn't be crying. Was I angry because he didn't love me?

"Bella your insane. I do love you," I heard him smile. "Please remember that."

"Edward don't lie." I turned to face him, as he saw my tears. "I don't understand. To what would make you believe I'm lying?" He brought his hand up to my cheek, wiping the tears away.

I looked down than, he was just to beautiful. "This…all can't be real, I think I'm dreaming." No way Edward could be real, no way he could love me.

He chuckled slightly. "Would you like me to wake you up?" He asked playfully, bringing his face closer. "Told you I was dreaming." I tried to mumble before he crashed his lips to mine.

This couldn't be real. He was…gorgeous. I was plain. He was, amazing. I was nothing.

This. Wasn't. Real.

My arms instinctively went around his neck, to bring him closer. Heck, if I was dreaming, I'll take it.

His arms wrapped around my waist, and held me tight. And we suddenly broke apart. I blinked furiously, trying to regain consciousness. I had to wake up. I couldn't stand it.

He sat there; in all his wonderfulness, staring at me. "What?" I asked dumbly. He laughed, and kissed me once more, yet it still sent me swooning.

"Edward?" I heard Esme call. We walked down the stairs, hand in hand, to the front door. There stood, a confused Esme, and….Charlie.

I heard Edward growl, and my eyes went wide. Edwards arms flew around me, and Esme stared at us confused. "Oh thank god! Bella I was so worried!" Charlie lied.

His fake smile fooled them all. I looked to Edward for help. He was at a loss for words, as was I.

I decided to give up.

"I was just…visiting Alice." I choked out, and he narrowed his eyes at Edward. My savior. "Well, It's time to come home; it's a school night after all." Charlie chuckled and Esme smiled understandingly.

We'd leave town. I can already see it. I'd never see Edward again. I couldn't let that happen. Edward being as protective as he was right now, I knew Charlie knew everything.

"Well, let's go." He smiled holding out his hand. I attempted a smile, when an idea popped into my head. "Let me get my things." I told him, running up the stairs, and as far away from him as I could go. Edward was holding onto my hand, so I didn't fall.

We ran into Edward's room and I slammed the door. I turned and buried my face in my hands bawling my eyes out. I slid down the door, and Edward caught me in his arms.

I didn't stop crying. "Bella," Edward kept repeating. I squeezed my eyes shut tightly, wishing that for once, I wouldn't wake up, and leave Edward's arms.

"I love you," I cried.

EPOV:

"I love you," She cried into my shoulder. "Bella, come on." I picked her up slowly, setting her on her feet. "I'm never going to see you again." She cried still, holding me for dear life. "Bella, you will, I'll make sure of it." I promised, holding her. She simply nodded, as she wiped her eyes. I handed her, her cell phone. "Don't. Let. This. Out. Of. Your. Sight." I asked, and she nodded, understandingly. I loved this girl, more than I thought I would.

She looked into my eyes, for a moment, until I leaned down, and kissed her sweetly. "I love you Bella." I told her honestly. She turned for the door, but turned back. "I don't want to go," She said. "Bella." I brought her in my arms. "It'll be okay.-"

"He knows. I could tell." She looked up at me, "Bella?" I heard him call. I growl rose deep in my chest. The hate I felt for that man.

"Bella, you have school tomorrow, he won't do much." I promised. "I'll be over tonight, but, you have to let me tell Carlisle." I asked.

She bit her lip, but nodded. I walked down with her, and Charlie was talking idly with my father. "Let's go Bella," He said waving a goodbye to Carlisle.

I turned to her and kissed her softly, "I'll be there tonight, and if he does anything, I'll stop it. I promise with my life." I whispered quickly in her ear. She nodded, and hugged me tight. She clutched her cell phone under her coat pocket. She hugged Alice goodbye, and Alice looked at me curiously. I didn't respond.

They got in the car and drove off, and I saw her close her eyes tight as the yelling began.

BPOV:

I looked back at my light once more before the yelling started. I clutched my cell, knowing somehow it was my only chance.

"Where in the fuck where you! I know Edward knows, that boy knows way to much Isabella!" He yelled harshly. I kept my eyes closed.

"You told him didn't you? Well, your gunna be punished for that!" I squeezed my eyes harder as I felt a tear slide down my cheek.

We pulled up to the house, and I darted out of the car, and up the stairs. I heard footsteps behind me, and I fell to the ground. "Don't think you'll get away that easily." He said smugly. I whimpered, expecting the worse.

He kicked me in my side, and I screamed. He bent down to my level, "Shut up!" He smacked me clear across the face.

I pressed my hand to it, trying not to scream. He picked me up easily, and threw me against my door. "Go to your room, I'll be up in a while." He smirked walking down the stairs. I threw the door open, and slammed it eagerly. I opened my eyes finally to see Edward standing there, looking at me horrified. "Edward," I whispered hastily, but not moving. He ran to me, and threw me into his arms.

"Bella, Bella, Bella." He sobbed also. I heard footsteps coming up the stairs again. Edward pushed me, to sit on my bed, and I stayed. He stood next to the door, and we waited.

The door burst open, and Charlie smiled at me. "Bella, you can't tell anyone." He told me and Edward looked murderous. I tried not to stare at him too much.

"But you did." He walked toward me, and I coward back further on my bed. "Stop." Edward said in a strong, and clear voice. Charlie turned and shouted. "What in the hell are you doing here?"

"I won't let you hurt her." He walked toward us, keeping his eyes glancing off of me.

"Leave. This is none of your business kid." Charlie sneered. "It is. I love Bella, and I won't let you hurt her." He growled.

Charlie chuckled, and looked toward me, and back to Edward. Edward punched him clear in the jaw, and he fell to the floor. I sat there, watching in horror. "Let's go Bella." Edward held out his hand, and I got up, and grabbed my already packed bag, walking towards him. I grabbed his hand and we walked downstairs, and to his car that was somehow in the driveway. He opened the door for me and I hopped in.

"What now?" I asked, breaking the silence.

"Considering your father's a cop doesn't help the situation. But I think we should tell Carlisle and let him check you out." He looked to me with worry. "I'm fine." I answered his thoughts.

We pulled up to Edward's house and Alice ran out the door and into my arms. "Bella," She cried. He must have told her, or she's smart enough to figure it out. "I'm so sorry." She said as we walked into the house.

"You didn't tell him yet did you?" Edward asked his little sister. She shook her head, "As you asked, I did not." She attempted to smile. He nodded and walked up the stairs.

Alice led me too the kitchen and I sat on a stool, at the island. Alice sat on the opposite side. "Oh, Bella, why didn't you tell me?" She asked. I shook my head, "You don't understand Alice."

Jasper walked threw the door and smiled at me, and kissed Alice on the head. "Hey ladies, what's going on?" He smiled. I smiled back, the best I could.

"Uhm, Jasper, why don't we go upstairs?" Alice smiled and Jasper raised an eyebrow to me as the small pixie towed him out of the room.

Edward and Carlisle came threw the door than, and Edward walked to me, wrapping his arms around my waist as I stood up.

"Bella, is all this true? Is Charlie abusing you?" Carlisle asked me in disbelief. I bit my lip, and nodded.

He sighed, "I'm so sorry, we let you leave with him; he didn't hurt you did he?" He asked walking toward us. I shook my head.

"I'll check you over later, if you don't mind?" He asked and I shook my head again, "Not at all."

He led us too his office and I had Edward's hand in mine. "Uhm, dad, he's possibly going to come looking for her," Edward said as we sat down in the two chairs. Carlisle nodded, "If he may, we won't let him in, or see Bella. We may have to call the police."

"He's the sheriff." I squeaked. Carlisle sighed, "That's the difficult part." I laid my head on Edward's shoulder.

To call the cops on the sheriff, wasn't the easiest thing to convince. The doorbell rang, and my heart sank. Carlisle darted out of the room, with Edward and I on his trail.

Edward led me to the kitchen, and I heard Carlisle open the door. "Oh, hi Emmett." I heard him say cheerfully.

"In the kitchen." He said and Emmett ran into the kitchen with Rosalie. Emmett scooped me up in his arms and held me tight. Really tight.

"Oh my gosh Bella." He said.

He set me down, "Why didn't you tell us?" Rosalie asked in disbelief. "Because apparently that's what Alice is for." Edward sighed, and Alice and Jasper walked into the room.

"Alice," Edward growled, "Edward, their practically family they should know." She explained, smiling at me softly.

Rosalie took me in her arms, and hugged me tight. "I love Ya Bells." She smiled. And I smiled back.

We all stayed in the living room that night, being actual teenagers. We watched a movie, and talked a lot. We avoided the subject, and I realized they were trying to make me forget, and be happy. I liked it.

I was laughing hysterically at something Emmett said, when their was a knock on the door. It stopped immediately when Emmett and Jasper went to answer it. Jasper slowly turned toward me, "Bella,"

The room got quiet, but I stood up. Edward followed me, and grabbed my hand, as we saw my visitor.