A/N: Hi Everyone! So here goes the first chapter of the week! Thank you to all the people that added my story to their Favorite and Alert list. And THANK YOU to the people that reviewed to let me know how much you love the story!So here goes Chapter 16! Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you all think!

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Forgiven

"You were right." He said as he made his way to me.

"About what?" I asked standing in the rain with my arms crossed in front of me.

"I did promise you, but I was afraid." He looked up through the wet hair that was spilling over his eyes.

"Afraid of what?" I asked shivering from the cold but not letting it bother me.

"Afraid of letting you back in." he mumbled and took a step closer to me. "Hearing you talk about how you used me hurt so much Bella. I really thought that you weren't that person but you proved me wrong that day."

"Edward it did start off as a way to get back at Alice but it changed. I haven't felt what you made me feel ever. You believed in me and cared for me and that scared me at first. I never meant to hurt you and you have to believe that. You changed me in so many ways and have showed me so many new things. That's why I fell for you. I love the person I am when I'm with you and I want to change so that I could be enough for you. I'm so sorry." I cried looking up at Edward. He reached over and pulled me to him. As soon as I was in his arms him I leaned my head against his chest and cried.

"I'm so sorry Edward, I know you hate me and it's entirely my fault." I sobbed.

"Bella I can never hate you. It's not possible." He whispered into my hair and I felt the goose bumps on my skin. They weren't there because of the cold either.

"Why? Why isn't it possible?" I sniffed and looked up at him.

He unwound his arm from around me, brought his hand below my chin and raised my head. He looked into my eyes "Because I love you."

I froze looking up at him shocked. Did he just say what I thought he said? He just kept his eyes on me and his other arm tightened around my waist. "Because you what?" I stuttered still in my stupor.

"Because I'm in love with you Bella. I don't know when it happened but somewhere in between our time together I fell in love with you." He said again and smiled at me.

He loved me just like I loved him! I didn't know what to do I just wanted to jump into his arms and kiss him until I couldn't breathe anymore. I wanted to shout out that I loved him too. I wanted so many things but something in me was holding me back. My conscience was telling me to be careful but my heart was telling me to tell him how I felt. If I followed my conscience Edward would be hurt that I didn't feel the same for him when in reality I did. If I did feel the same way why should I hide it from him and cause him more pain? I couldn't find the answer so I followed my heart.

"I love you too Edward." I smiled up at him and did exactly what I wanted to do. I wrapped my arms around him and crashed my lips against his. When our lips connected I felt the electricity surge through me and shivered which made Edward pull back.

"Bella we're soaking wet lets get you somewhere warm before you get sick." Edward whispered and led me to the house.

I pulled out my keys, opened the door and motioned for him to walk in. As soon as I closed the door I pushed him against the wall and pressed my lips to his once more. I couldn't get enough of his kisses and was being greedy but I didn't care. Eventually I pulled back to breathe and Edward pulled me towards him.

"Why don't you go get in something warm" he whispered.

"You need to get warm too how about I get you something to change into. My step father is about your size so I'll grab you something ok." I grabbed his hand and led him up the stairs. I led him to my room and asked him to wait until I got back. As soon as I was out the room I smiled and headed to get him some clothes. I decided on a pair of sweats and a sweatshirt that Phil had just bought and got a pair of boxers from the drawer.

"Here you go. You can take my bathroom I'll change here I said handing Edward the clothes.

"Nope not a chance you go in the bathroom and I'll change here." Edward said and shoved me gently towards the bathroom.

"So bossy Cullen. Fine I'll be back." I chuckled and headed into the bathroom to change.

After I pulled on my pajamas I pulled my hair in a bun and forgetting that I was alone opened the bathroom door. As soon as I stepped out I saw Edward pulling on his shirt and couldn't stop myself from looking at his chest at how ripped he was. He was gorgeous and I wanted nothing more to run my hands over his biceps.

"See something you like Swan" Edward chuckled as he brought down the rest of his shirt.

"Sorry I forgot you were in the room" I blushed and looked down.

Edward walked over and wrapped his arms around me. "It's ok. Well maybe I should get going" He laughed and placed a kiss on my forehead.

As soon as he pulled away there was a boom of thundered that made me jump.

"Ugh I hate thunderstorms." I groaned and hide my face in Edwards's chest.

"Its ok you're inside." He whispered and wrapped his arms around me.

"Edward, can you stay?" I asked and looked up at him hoping he would.

"I don't think that's a good idea Bella." He mumbled.

"Please my mother won't be home this weekend and I don't want you out there in this weather. Please." I pleaded and looked up at him.

"Fine. You don't play fair Bella." He groaned.

"What do you mean? I didn't do anything." I laughed.

"You talk about me dazzling but those brown eyes of yours get me every time." He grinned.

"Well now I know how to get what I want." I joked and pulled him towards the bed.

"Are you trying to seduce me?" He said as I pulled him on the bed.

"Maybe" I winked and straddled him "Is it working?"

"Nope" he chuckled. I wrapped my arms around his neck and placed a kiss on his neck, his jaw, his eyes, and his nose and then pulled back.

"How about now?" I whispered seductively into his ear.

Edward groaned which made me giggle realizing that it was working. "Let's see how you like it" he said and flipped me on to the bed.

"Edward no! Not fair!" I laughed and tried to wiggle away from his arms.

"Fair? You started it" he laughed and held my hands to my side. He placed his lips near my ear "Bella it's not nice to play with people's emotions" he whispered and placed a kiss on my earlobe. Then he placed another one on my neck, my eyes, my nose, and my jaw then he dropped down to my neck and spent extra timing nibbling on a piece of my skin. I knew it was going to leave a mark but I didn't care. A little bit of cover up and it wouldn't be visible. I moaned as he placed his hands on my hips and brought his face up to mine. "Now we're even" he grinned and got up.

I huffed and leaned up against the bed. "You are not nice Edward. I take everything I said back. You're a bad person." I pouted and folded my arms in front of me. That was the best foreplay ever and he stopped it. Now I was all riled up and I knew Edward wasn't going to do anything.

"Aww I'm hurt. You don't believe that do you?" he pouted and looked up into me eyes. As always when I looked into them I forgot about everything.

"No." I mumbled and leaned up to place a kiss on his lips.

"Okay it's late and you should get some sleep. I'll be downstairs." He said as he got up and headed to the door.

I got up from my bed and ran to my door. "No I will not let you sleep on the couch." I said and blocked the door.

"So where should I sleep?" he smirked at me.

"In my bed" I smiled wickedly at him.

"I don't think that's a good idea." He chuckled and went to remove me from the door but I didn't budge.

"We're not going to do anything Edward. Well anything you don't want to." I smiled mischievously at him.

"We won't do anything but sleep. Come on." He said reaching out to grab me and walked me over to the bed bridal style.

Once we were on separate sides of the bed and under the comforter I turned over and looked over at Edward. He was on his back facing the ceiling with his hands on the back of his head. He looked like he was thinking about something so I moved closer to him and laid my head on his chest.

"What are you thinking about?" I asked as I ran my finger up and down his chest.

"I'm thinking about us." He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and looked down at me.

"What about us?" I wondered out loud.

"Well I know you have a reputation at school Bella so where does that leave us?" he asked.

"That leaves us together. I don't care about my reputation. I care about you and that's all that matters. I was honest when I said I want to change. I know I'm going to screw up sometimes but you'll be there, right?" I asked looking up at him.

"I will I made a promise." He smiled at me and placed a kiss on my forehead.

I snuggled in closer to him and sighed. An hour ago I could never imagine being here in Edwards arms but here I was. It felt natural to be in bed with him talking and somewhere inside of me I wished that would never change.

"So I talked to Alice." I whispered.

"You did? When?" he asked shocked.

"Well I was just getting home from her house when you found me. I told her everything and Edward she's an amazing person. She forgave me so fast and I'm happy we get to be friends now." I smiled up at him.

"Bella you have changed so much. I'm happy you and Alice made up. You'll get to see the real her and she will get to see how amazing you are. Let me tell you she might drive you crazy but she has a heart of gold."

"I can tell already. I'm happy I get to spend time with my sister now. I can't wait!"

"Wow your sister. That's nice to hear and I'm sure she feels the same."

I nodded and then closed my eyes reliving everything that had just happened. In a matter of hours I was finally able to apologize to Alice and explain myself to Edward. Not only that but he told me he loved me and not caring about anything I told him how I felt. For once I let go of all my insecurities and that horrible voice in my head and did what my heart told me. I felt like getting up and shouting to the world that I loved Edward Cullen. He was the best part of me and I wanted everyone to know.

Of course though in the back of my mind I knew we were going to have some difficult times because I still had a lot of insecurities and a lot to learn about being this new Bella. I didn't want to hurt Edward or anyone anymore and it scared me to think that the old Bella could resurface at any moment. I still had a lot of healing to go through and I wasn't going to get better over night. I just hoped that with Edward by myself I could get through it. I wanted to be a better Bella and that was my new goal.

"Edward" I whispered and looked up to see if he was still awake.

"Yeah" he mumbled with his eyes still close.

"I'm scared" I whispered.

"Scared of what?" he sat up a little and looked down at me.

"Scared that I'll ruin everything and that I'll end up pushing everyone away from me. I want to be a better person but I can't do it alone." I said and looked up at him.

"You won't do it alone. You have Rose, Emmett, Alice, Jasper and most of all you have me." He smiled down at me. "I'll be here with you I promise." He said and leaned down to place a kiss on my forehead.

"Thank you." I whispered and placed my head on his chest again. Once he started to run his hands through my hair I could feel my eyelids getting heavy.

"Good night Edward" I mumbled and closed my eyes.

"Good night love. Sweet dreams." he whispered.

Eventually sleep consumed me and I fell into a peaceful dream.