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Chapter 24-Running Away

BPOV

I woke up with that sick Monday morning feeling in my stomach, except one hundred times worse. Sure I missed my dad, but the feelings I had for Edward amplified the pain I was going to endure from being away from him.

When I opened my eyes Edward wasn't there. I groaned, rolled out of bed and to the bathroom with some of my clothes. I mechanically showered, dressed, and packed all my stuff in one bag and chucked it to one side of Edward's room.

I then flopped down onto Edwards sofa. Where was he?

In that second he materialized through the open window.

"Fuck!" I gasped, "Edward you can't do that to me!"

He grinned and winked.

"Sorry beautiful."

It was then I noticed the colour of his eyes. Ruby. I felt my blood run cold like it always did whenever Edward hunted.

"Humans," I choked out. I put my hand to my forehead, feeling really sick.

Edward sighed. "Bella, I can't help it. I always go out thinking I'm going to keep my promise to you, but animals don't satisfy. I don't think I just do."

"You said no innocent humans," I whispered.

He shook his head.

"I didn't think Bella I'm-"

That did it. I stood up.

"You fucking monster," I spat, "Whoever they were probably had a family, kids, a partner. They could have been in love," I said, tears forming in my eyes as I imagined Edward being killed. I don't know why it was upsetting as much as it was right now, I knew who he was and what he did.

Edward looked at me in agony and took a step towards me.

I put my arms out to stop him.

"I can't have you touching me right now. Just stay away from me."

He was stunned. I felt guilt wash over my as I saw the look on his face. He was looking at me as if I'd slapped him.

Then it was gone, he growled and strode towards me, grabbing my waist.

"Don't fucking talk to me like that. I told you I'm sorry. I can't fucking help it, Isabella. If that's not good enough for you, then I'm so very sorry," He snarled. He then pushed me onto the bed and walked to the door. Instead of opening it, he smashed straight through it with his fist. Then he was gone.

I couldn't breathe. I was shocked. The tears fell out of my eyes thick and fast. I reached for Edward's blackberry that he had left on the bedside table. I scrolled through it and found Alice. I hit the dial button and chewed my lip. Alice picked up two seconds later.

"Bella!"

"Alice, its time for you to take me home," I said.

"Already? Edward didn't want me to get you for another four hours." I could hear the confusion and immediate concern. Clearly she hadn't seen what just happened with her little visions.

"We had a fight, I just want to get out of here," I said. I was lying. I wanted to find him.

"Bella…are you sure you want to leave it like that?"

"I'm sure. He needs to cool off right now. I said something I shouldn't have." Tears welled in my eyes. I wanted to tell him I was sorry.

"What…?"

Nosy little pixie.

"I called him a monster. Then told him not to touch me." I wanted him to touch me.

"Oh is that all? That's Edward for you. Constant man period, I tell you Bella, hes going to keep you on your toes."

How could Alice pretend this was okay?

"Alice, I'm not joking he got so mad! Please just come and get me. I need to keep some distance." I wanted tie myself to him and never let him go.

She sighed like she was about to argue some more. Then she went silent and then went, "Okay, be there in 20."

After I hung up I crossed my arm over my chest and began to pace. Owch! As I did that I felt something hurt. I ran over the mirror in the bathroom and pulled my top up and bra down. Yep, sure as hell, his love bites all over my breasts. That should have pissed me off. But I loved having his marks on me. I wasn't going to lie.

I walked down to the kitchen. Edward had left me a freshly cooked breakfast with a rose on the table. Now I felt really bad. He made me such a nice breakfast and what did I do? Go shooting off my big mouth, that's what.

I sat down and began to eat, not really hungry but I knew I had to. I needed to gain at least some weight.

After I was done I washed up. After I realized there was a perfectly good dishwasher for use. For fucks sake. Today was clearly not my day.

"Ohhhh Bellllllaaaaaaaa," I heard Alice sing in her all too happy voice.

"In the kitchen" I called back. Within a second she was there and enveloping me in a hug.

I had only seen her yesterday but if felt so much longer. And in truth I had missed her.

"Where's my brother dearest?"

I shrugged. "Being a dick somewhere," I muttered. Alice laughed.

"You two are more touchy than the pregnant population of the world combined."

I chuckled with her. I couldn't deny that. Edward and I were sometimes so chilled and then sometimes so intense and passionate. Changing all the time.

"Where would all the fun be without it though?" I said sarcastically.

"Wanna go say bye to him Bella?"

I shook my head.

"I don't think he's here."

"He's not, I can't smell him" Alice said, wrinkling her tiny nose.

I shrugged.

"Let's go."

Alice looked hesitant but I wasn't having any of it.

I just walked past her and out to the front and sat in her car. Or Edward's Volvo should I say.

A second later Alice was in the drivers seat.

"How was the rest of your birthday Bella?"

"Amazing. Alice, Edward got me a Ferrari."

Alice smiled triumphantly.

"Who do you think helped him pick it out? Moi, of course."

I rolled my eyes. Obviously. Anything to do with shopping and Alice was in.

"I had a little vision of you getting hot and heavy in it," she said winking. I gasped and buried my face in my hands.

"Ohhhhh, so you did! You two didn't have-?"

I shook my head quickly, still mortified. She had seen me and Edward doing those things.

She patted my knee as if it didn't matter.

"You'll get used to it Bella. There are no secrets in our family."

I snorted. Apparently not.

Suddenly I wanted Edward so badly. I could practically taste him. Even being away from him for less than an hour was making my chest ache.

"Alice, can I get Edward's number? Oh and directions to this place?"

"Sure Bella," she said, scribbling everything down on a piece of paper. Then she took off. I watched Edward's mansion disappear into the distance. I lump came into my throat. I was doing the right thing wasn't I?

No. Of course I wasn't. I couldn't just run away from him every time we had a fight. He'll be so hurt when he finds out I've left. Then my heart froze. He's going to think I've left him again.

"Doubts?" Alice chirped. I narrowed my eyes.

"How did you know?"

"Bella, don't be stupid. You can't just leave him. I know you. I know you won't be able to go through with it."

I scowled at her perceptiveness. She knew from the start I wasn't going to leave without saying goodbye to my love. She was just here to help me realize it.

"Alice let me ring him-"

I was broken off by a roar from behind us. From the house. It was Edward. My heart broke. I was the biggest bitch.

"He knows you're gone," Alice whispered. I saw her about to switch gears and pull over when something landed on the roof of the car and then onto the hood. It was him, crouched on the car like a predator, his teeth baring, his skin shimmering in the light. I was petrified, but he still took my breath away.

I could tell Alice was expecting this, she didn't even flinch.

"Edward." She acknowledged.

Edward didn't take his eyes off me and he nodded his head, clearly listening to her thoughts. I was transfixed, staring at him through the window. He licked his lower lip and growled at me. Was it wrong that this was turning me on and paralyzing me with fear at the same time?

I saw Edward nodding. Then Alice turned to me, placing her hand on my arm to break me out of my reverie.

"I'm going to take you home in a bit Bella, but you and Edward need to talk first. I'll be around, Edward will get a hold of me when you're ready," she whispered, taking her phone, kissing me on the cheek and then disappearing. I wasn't getting used to this vampire speed thing. I don't think I ever would.

I turned my attention back to Edward, who hadn't shifted position. He let out a low throat rumble. I gulped. I was in trouble.

He jumped back off the car and took a few steps back, his eyes narrowing.

I took a deep breath and opened the car door. My legs were shaking so much I was barely able to stand.

I then walked around to the front, my head dropped in shame.

"I don't want to fight with you," I said, looking at him through my hair. He didn't say anything. I guess he wanted me to explain.

"I wasn't running from you," I said. This earned me a mirthless laugh from his heavenly lips.

"The hell you weren't."

"I'm not scared of you," I retorted, "I won't run away in fear from you."

"Then please, Isabella, please explain to me what you were doing?"

"I-"

I took a deep breath. I didn't realize tears were falling from my eyes until I tasted the salty tears.

I hastily wiped them away.

"Is it because you can't love a monster Bella?" That was when the pain in his voice broke through, his arrogant demeanor gone.

I shook my head.

"I swear to you Edward. It's got nothing to do with that either. I love you. For who and what you are. It's hard for me…when you hunt my kind. I think I'm sensitive to those who have lost, because I know their pain," I said quietly, looking anywhere but him.

And it was true. I knew that was the reason I got angry. Edward had caused heartbreak to a family by hunting that human today.

Edward nodded slowly. I knew he understood. He could relate as well. He was no stranger to the empty pit of loss that I had experienced.

"And…and I know that doesn't justify me leaving. I wasn't leaving you Edward. I just. It was too much," I said simply.

"I was going to give us both time to calm down. Even now I couldn't do it, I had to come back to you. I was about to tell Alice that I needed to talk to you a second before you turned up."

"I know," he said softly, "She showed me in her mind."

I breathed a sigh of relief. At least he believed me.

"So…you're going?" Edward asked, putting his hands in his pockets and looking down.

"Yes," I said. But without another word I marched up to him and leapt onto him. He caught me and smiled, the mask of tension on his face cracking.

"I'm so sorry, forgive me?" I breathed.

He nodded, closing his eyes, holding me tight.

"I'm going to miss you so much."

"Same." I replied, my heart aching.

"Want me to call Alice now?"

No I didn't want him to. I wanted to stay here forever. But I still nodded.

"Bella, your car-"

"I can't take it with me, Charlie will freak,"

"I know."

"Keep it here for me. I'll be coming here as much as I can anyway, it'll be like a second home."

"This is your home, beautiful girl."

I held my breath to stop me from crying again.

Edward walked me towards the car, whilst texting Alice.

He pushed me against the side of the door gently and pressed his lips softly to mine. It was a tender kiss, one I hadn't experienced from him in so long. It was long, lingering and beautiful. His tongue gently stroked mine, his scent whirling into my mouth making me dizzy. He then pulled away and kissed my hand, his thumb rubbing over my promise ring.

Edwards eyes then locked to mine and he smiled sadly.

"I love you Bella."

"I love you Edward."

"Ewww, guys. Please. Be aware of company."

I rolled my eyes. Alice was back. Edward opened the door and I sat inside next to the pixie. He knelt down on the road and took my hand again, looking all over me. I did the same, mesmerizing every perfectly defined contour of his face.

Then he stepped back, and whispered, "Soon Bella."

Then the door was slammed shut and the car was moving away from Edward.

I wasn't even aware of Alice. I was just looking in the wing mirror. Edward watching the car for five seconds. Then he shot off. Disappeared.

"You okay Bella?"

I smiled at her.

"Thank you, Alice. For getting him to talk to me."

"No problem Bella, see I know you better than you know yourself."

"Don't push it," I grumbled. She laughed a tinkling laugh.

I closed my eyes and remembered what Edward had said. Soon Bella.

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