Rising Sun Chapter 9: The Confrontation, a twilight fanfic

A/N: Finally got this done. Hope you guys didn't lose interest in this story.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from twilight

Chapter 9: The Confrontation

Edward surveyed the people walking around the campus as he wondered for a millionth time whether this was a good idea. He shouldn't be here he didn't have the right to. But he knew that if he didn't, he will always be thinking about the 'what-ifs'.

It was kind of funny actually. He remembered that time forty five years ago, when he made the decision. He had what he always wanted. He had met an amazing girl who knew the real him and accepted him. No vampire could ever be as lucky as he was to be with someone like Bella. But then he carelessly threw it all away. He was so determine to let Bella have a happy normal life that he never stopped and think of the consequences. But since he left her in the forest, he knew he made the biggest mistake he could ever make in his centuries of existence. Every day after that he wished he could just take that moment back, but he couldn't. He had considered coming back to Bella, but he fought against it. He couldn't do that to Bella. He knew how it would be if he suddenly came back to her and proclaim his eternal love to her. He didn't want to put Bella through that again, didn't want her to think that maybe he'll leave her again.

And now he's facing the full repercussions of his actions. Bella is a vampire now. 'Quite ironic actually.' He thought to himself dryly. He left her so that she could remain human, only for her to turn into a vampire anyways. And on top of that, he left Bella to raise her hybrid kids, their hybrid kids. No matter how many times he repeats it in his head, that phrase still sounds foreign to him. It is impossible for such a kind to even exist. Yet, he's seen with his own eyes, six unique extraordinary teenagers who are not quite human and not quite vampire. Now he finds himself longing to talk to them. To find out what they are like, what are their hobbies, their likes and dislikes and practically everything and anything about that. But he knew he couldn't. He could see it in their eyes, they didn't want to be with him and they didn't want their mom to be anywhere near him. Not that he blamed any of them.

Again, he's wondering if he should even be at the campus at all. That's when he senses Bella nearby and that's when he knew that he needs to apologise to her, even if she doesn't accept it and tries to push him off. At least he's trying, right?

When Bella first catches the oh so familiar scent, she stops and stiffens. Looking up, she made the mistake of making eye contact with Edward Cullen. Taking a deep breath, Bella continued walking towards her car, well aware that Edward started walking towards her.

"Bella." Edward called out. Bella ignored and kept walking, causing Edward to quicken his pace. "Wait, Bella!" He managed to catch up to her. "Bella, I know I'm the last person you want to see right, and I don't blame you for that. But please, just for a few minutes, hear me out and I will respect whatever you decide to do without a word."

Bella looked down and took a deep, unnecessary breath. She knew this was coming. She could see the guilt written on Edward's face in light of the new revelation and she knew he would want to talk to her. She was just hoping it would be later rather than sooner. Gathering her willpower, she looked up and back into Edward's eyes with little emotion. "You just have a few minutes, Edward. No more than that." She warned.

Edward gave a look of relief, before he started talking. "Bella, what I did to you back in Forks was completely unacceptable. I never should have left you in that forest. Please believe me when I say that there wasn't a day gone by where I didn't regret my foolish actions. I never wanted to hurt you like that."

Bella hesitated before replying to that. "Look, Edward, I'm not going to lie and say I was okay with how you broke up with me. It hurt, a lot. And the forest was no help at all. But I am not going to hold a grudge on you for that. I just want to leave the past where it should be."

She started walking away to her car and Edward could not take it anymore because he does not want to leave what they had in the past.

"I lied!" He blurted out, causing Bella to turn around and look at him in confusion.

Edward is took a deep breath. It's now or never. "That day in the forest, I told you I didn't love you anymore. That is far from the truth. I love you, Bella. I always have and always will. You're the most incredible, captivating girl I have met in all my years of existence. But I was a coward then. I was so caught up in thinking on how you deserve to have a happy human life that I never thought of what would happen after. Yes, I did know that for me coping afterwards would be impossible, but I kept telling myself that it would worth it and you'll be okay. But now, there is nothing more I want than to be able to go back and fix my biggest regret."

Throughout his explanation, Edward watched Bella's reaction carefully. He was hoping to find relief or happiness in her, but knew very well that he was deluded in thinking that. Bella's expression was still confused at the beginning, but then morphed into a more stoic expression.

There was a few seconds of silence. "Bella, please say something." Edward pleaded in a whisper. Even if she started yelling at him or hitting him, he'll take it. He knows very well that he deserves it. But that wasn't the case. Bella continued to be expressionless, until suddenly she darted to the forest in a blink of an eye. Luckily, there weren't many people around to notice.

"Bella!" Edward called out, but willed himself to stay where he was. He did promise her he would respect whatever she decides to do after giving his explanation. It was time he actually followed through with a promise for once.

Bella ran as fast as she could deep into the forest. She didn't know where she wanted to go and didn't care. She just ran. Finally, she stopped and sat down with her back on a nearby tree. For the first time since her transformation as a vampire, she cried. Well more like dry sobbing because she couldn't produce tears.

She just sat there and let all the emotions she kept locked up for forty five years out. The confession was not what she expected at all. There were many times she imagined Edward coming back and telling her these things, but now that it actually happened, she finds herself wishing it didn't happened.

For forty-five years, Bella worked with herself to get over Edward. She was telling the truth when she said she didn't hold a grudge against Edward for breaking up with her. She hated the fact that he just left her there in the forest, that's for sure, not the fact that he broke up with her. Some relationships just wasn't meant to be. She has seen that with her parents. Both her parents said that they were feelings for each other were genuine at the beginning, but as years went by, they lost their spark. She thought that that's what happened with her and Edward. And she was glad that at least he was being honest with her instead of stringing her along. It's what helped her make an effort to move on.

But now she finds out that it was a lie. That Edward lied about his feelings, that he only left because he decided what was right for her and what wasn't. That they could have had a beautiful relationship together, with their six kids and no one had to be heartbroken.

Now Bella is extremely grateful that she was blessed with the ability to shield her thoughts from .Edward. There are so many thoughts running in her mind, so many things she wanted to yell at Edward. But she knew that if she did, she would break, and the last thing she wanted was to break down in front of Edward.

She stayed in that spot, for how long she didn't know or care, but suddenly the phone started ringing. She didn't even have the will to answer her phone so she left it and just sat there as she heard the voicemail.

"Hey mom, it's me." Lilly's voice said, bringing Bella's attention to her phone. The brunette took out her phone and brought it in front of her. "We were all wondering where you are because it's been an hour since you're supposed to be back from college. Is everything okay? Please call or at least text one of us to let us know what's going on."

Bella stared at the phone, even when the voicemail ended. Hearing her oldest daughter's voice reminded her of how she kept going, how she didn't go into a zombie state after Edward left her. She has a family who not only loves her, but also will stand by her even in the most difficult times. Even when they fight and insult each other, they're always there for each other. Bella knows that with their help and support, she'll get through anything, even this.

She finally ran back to her home. Thankfully with vampire senses, it is impossible for her to get lost anywhere. She reached the mansion and went back inside where she was greeted by the sight of the eight teens (Des came over to their place) sitting in the lounge. As soon as they saw her, they immediately got up and went to her.

"Bella, where've you been. We were getting worried about you." Mia said, her face showing concern.

"And how come we couldn't hear the sound of your car?" Anthony asked.

"Sorry for worrying you guys. I decided to walk around in the forest after my classes and lost track of time until Lillian called me." Bella explained. She didn't want to lie to them, but she knew that telling them the truth could make things worse. And it was a half lie, she told herself. "I'll get my car tomorrow."

But the eight teens seem to notice something off. "Are you sure you're okay?" E.J asked.

"Yes, why wouldn't I be. I know we're not in the best situation right now, but I am not letting any of it get to me." Bella reassured. While that may not be true right now, she hopes in the future it will be. "So why don't Mia and I start preparing dinner for you guys." Bella offered to the hybrids and human.

"Actually, I was telling the others that I think we should go out tonight." Des said. "It's been awhile since we did that and I think we could all go out for a little fun."

"We all agreed to the plan, we were just waiting for you." Mason spoke up.

"Well, that is a great idea. I'm in. Just let me get ready." Bella said, zooming up the stairs and into her room.

The teens exchanged glances at each other before finding ways to occupy themselves as they waited for Bella. It was only Renesmee who stood where she was and gazed at the stairs.

Because what Bella and Edward didn't know was that there was a witness to their meeting on campus.

Renesmee didn't intended on eavesdropping on those two. She had just finished her phone call with Jake and decided to skip school for the rest of the day. She started wandering around until she realised that she reached her mother's college. She was about to turn around and walk away when she suddenly heard Edward Cullen calling out to her mom. She decided to stay and see what he wanted. Thanks to the distance and direction of the wind, she was able to listen in on them without getting caught. And she was shocked by what she heard.

She was right. She was right all along. She knew Edward still has feelings for her mom. But then she saw her mom running straight into the forest, and that's when she realised that even though she wanted her biological dad to say something like this, it would still be hard for her mother to believe and trust him now. If only there was something she could do.

Unfortunately she wasn't the only one who witnessed the exchange

[Flashback]

At a distance away from Renesmee, a woman was watching the exchange as well. When Bella ran off, the women turned around and walked away, keeping the hood over her fiery curls.

It was time to make preparations.