Bella

The next few days passed beautifully. I almost couldn't believe that Edward was mine. It still hadn't sunk in that me and him were a "thing". Everyday i got to kiss his lips. Everyday i got to see him smile. It was almost as if i was indeed in Heaven. I never got tired of it.

School was winding to a close. Most of the students were getting over our relationship. Though some still had sour looks upon their faces, Rosalie especially. I was almost smug whenever i seen her blonde hair whip around to glare at me. I shouldn't be happy that she was unhappy, but somehow i was. It was like karma coming back around to smack her in the face. The rest of my friends were starting to get used to the idea of me and Edward as a couple. Mike wasn't happy about it though.

"Bella," he said to me one day, "I can see that talking you out of it isn't going to help anything. So i will just tell you this. Be careful."

"Be careful of what Mike?" i said a little huffy.

"Just, you know about guys like that. The ones who have had it all. You know how they don't want anything serious. I have seen men leave woman just because they got bored with them. I don't want that to happen to you."

"Mike you have to stop living your life like a sit com. Sometimes people do like each other and are not out to hurt each other. Edward and i are not just messing around, were in a serious relationship. I doubt that you would know anything about that." I said, my temper getting the best of me.

"Listen i'm only trying to help. I don't want to be here picking up the pieces."

I hadn't even bother to reply. I had walked away and i haven't spoken to him since. Some people just weren't happy if you were happy. It was almost as if they were trying to leech anything that they could. Mike wanted me, couldn't have me, so he tried to scare me away from Edward. Well, sorry but that wasn't happening. I knew Edward and i knew that he wouldn't hurt me like that. We meant more to each other than that.

I put all the negativity behind me. I tried not to let anything get to me. I was more worried about the end of the year. I had done very well in all my classes. The only thing was the scholarships i applied too. I had applied to several in the hopes that i would get chosen for at least one. The art scholarship was the one i had my sights on though. It would mean everything to me to win that. I tried not to let anything interfere with my goals. I tried to keep nothing rattling around in my head in fear that i would get to worked up and forget something. There was so many things to remember. I had to get papers signed and sent in and call various people in different states. It was becoming a mind rattling occasion.

The only thing that i had on my mind, besides Edward, was my scholarship project. Edward still wouldn't let me look at his book. We were now in the last Art class before we had to turn it in. I was struggling to get the book from under his arms.

"Bella no." he teased softly.

"Edward i need to see it. What if its not perfect? I need that scholarship."

"You will see it when i'm ready to let you see it. Okay? Trust me its worth it."

I glared at him through furrowed brows. Why was he being difficult? It wasn't like he had some deep dark secret, i already knew it already. I knew what ate him alive so that couldn't be it.

"We really don't have time for these little games. If our books don't correlate then i can kiss that scholarship good bye."

"You will see it when everyone else sees it."

I frowned and accepted defeat. Edward just simply wasn't going to allow me to see it. At the end of class i walked slowly up to the teachers desk. He had instructed us to leave our projects in the open bin. I slid my overflowing journal into the pile of other projects. I had clipped a piece of paper detailing what i did and why. I waited for Edward to join me. He came up beside me and put the book on top of mine. He took my hand and we left the classroom.

There was no going back now. It all depended on those two single books. My scholarship could be in my grasp. I could be leaving this town for good in only a few short weeks. I just hoped that whatever Edward did, it was good enough. I had faith in him and his abilities, i just didn't have faith in myself. Bad things usually happened to me, so i couldn't stop worrying.

I made it through the rest of my day in the usual manner. Edward met me outside my last class. He took my hand once again and we walked to his car. It was a usual thing now a days for me to get a ride from him. It meant that i didn't have to ride the nasty yellow bus ever again. He opened the side door and i climbed inside. I waited for him to get into the drivers seat before i leaned over and pressed my lips against his.

The school had a policy about being to touchy feely so it was difficult for us to get in kisses during school hours. They couldn't say anything about us in the parking lot. I wrapped my hands around his neck and pulled him closer into me. His lips reacted to mine and pretty soon it was getting pretty steamy inside the car. He pulled away from me with major hesitation.

"I was hoping to take you somewhere today."

I arched an eyebrow, "Where?"

"Just a place that i found when i was walking around."

He wouldn't tell me anymore. I wondered what was so great about this secret place? Did he have his own secret bat cave? What place could be so special that he wanted to show me? In all honesty i really didn't care, i just was happy to be around him. I would go anywhere he wanted to take me.

He started to head down the secluded road by his house. Instead of taking the usual way he branched off down an even more secluded dirt road. I hadn't even noticed this road before. It was hidden by bushes and tall grasses. The branches scratched at the windshield as we passed through. He drove down the dirt road for a few more minutes until it came to an end. He parked the car, gave me one wicked smile, and got out. I went after him.

He was all smiles when he took my hand. "Follow me."

He led me to a path, this path was overrun with bushes and branches. It was going to be one hell of a hike. I tried not to complain but sometimes it was hard. Tree branches were my enemies. I always managed to stumble and trip over whatever was in my way. Sometimes all it took was empty air and i would crash to the ground. I was thankful for Edward's strong grip. He was the reason why i didn't knock myself out on a rock or cut my knees open.

When at last i finally couldn't take the survivorman tactics i turned to him and said, "Listen i don't think i can stand another branch smacking me in the face."

He laughed, "Bella were here."

"Where? In the middle of no where?" i said, my voice rising.

Edward dropped my hand and walked over to a mass of wild bushes. He grabbed a branch and heaved it over. A wide splash of light illuminated the forest floor. I watched him as he disappeared into the light. I tried not to kill myself as i went to follow him. I closed my eyes as i stepped out into a meadow.

I could not believe my eyes. This had to be the only place in Forks where the sun could reach the ground. Sunlight basked the meadow in warm fuzzy light. Beautiful flowers cascaded the hills all around me. Forks had too many trees blocking the sun for sunlight to show. Mostly the sky was cloudy and gloomy, but not here. Here it was like a whole new place.

"Pretty isnt it?" Edward said. His hands were folded at his elbows and he looked smug.

"Why didnt you tell me that you were taking me to a sunlight filled haven, instead of making me think you were taking me out here to slaughter me?"

He laughed and dropped his hands. "I found this place a few months ago. I was having a hard time dealing with things and i just wanted to walk until i couldn't walk anymore. Instead i found this place. The one place were no matter how dark my thoughts are, they never stay in the dark. There is too much sunlight here for that."

I walked over to him and put my arms around him. "That's beautiful."

"Your beautiful. That's why i wanted to show you this place. To remind you that no matter how dark everything may seem, there's got to be a light somewhere."

I hugged him close to me. If not for him, i would still be the same person i had been. I would not have opened my eyes and seen what was truly there. Each day he reminded me of the things that sometimes i forgot. Each day he drove away all the inner pain. I owed him so much for everything that he has done.

"You are truly the most amazing person i have ever known." i said.

"I wouldn't say that, i just see the world differently."

"Yeah, i just wish other could see it too." i said softly.

"Someday they might, all's it takes is one glimpse of the truth and that's all it takes."

"Sometime's the truth is hidden very well though." i countered.

"Yeah, some people aren't as lucky as us. You are my light."

I smiled and hugged him closer. All the words he has ever said rang through my mind. He was right. All's it takes is one person to come into your life and change how you think about things entirely. One kiss, one word, one action and you life will change. For the better, or for the worse, time can only tell. I had found my anchor, my light, and each day he helped me. Each day he gave me strength. I felt as if together we were healing each other. That each day we spent meant more of our wounds were healing. That each day a little more pain was disappearing. I cherished each and every day. For who really knows, when you will ever have another.

Authors note:

Sorry for the long wait. I have been extremely busy as well as starting a new job. It has been a hectic few months for me. I hope to finish this out within the next few chapters. So stay tuned! Thanks for reading.