A/N I had much more written out, but it all got deleted! I'm so sorry, and personally, I'm very frustrated. I had like- twice this amout, all down the drain. Anyhow, how you enjoy(:

I nearly screamed at the icy coldness of the water. I didn't want to go this way, not at all. This was a horrible way to go, why was I being so stupid! I didn't know exactly how to swim, but I knew generaly how you didn't it, so I swung my arms in vain to get to shore.

I don't know how I did it, but eventually I got to shore. After that, I ran back up to Jacob's house, and got in my dad's car. I dialed his number. "Charlie?" I said, in the normal robotic voice.

"Yeah. What's up, Bells?"

"I-Im going home. Have Billy give you a ride back..."

I heard him sigh. "Alright."

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Once I was back home, I went straight upstairs. Still shivering, I changed into more warm clothes, (still black) and lay down in a nest of blankets. I let the numb abyss come over me.

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I awoke slowly to the sound of the phone ringing. I slowly got up and walked over to it, and picked it up.

"Swan residence." I drew out, sounding as dead and robotic as ever.

Silence.

I sighed and hung up the phone.

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Upon returning to my rook, I discovered a note... written in his handwriting. With trembling finger I unfolded it. It read:

Dear Bella, I never should have left you. I only just got back, and wish to see you. A simple whispered yes or no will suffice. I am within earshot.

With a trembling breath, I said "yes"

A moment later the window was open and...

"Bella."

"Edward "