Everyone Needs A Little Edward In Their

I Belong Wherever I Want To Be.

I Am Not Really Breaking Any Rules. Charlie Said I Could Never Take Another Step Through The Door Again... I Came In Through The Window... Still, The Intent Was Clear," Said Edward.

It Was Strange And Amusing...and, Honestly, A Bit Embarrassing...to Realize How Much Being Near Bella Had Softened Me. It Seemed Like No One Was Afraid Of Me Any More. If Emmett Found Out About This, He Would Be Laughing For The Next Century.

Um, Bella? You've Got A Huge Cut On Your Forehead, And It's Gushing Blood," He Informed Me. I Clapped My Hand Over My Head. Sure Enough, It Was Wet And Sticky. I Could Smell Nothing But The Damp Moss On My Face, And That Held Off The Nausea. Oh, I'm So Sorry, Jacob." I Pushed Hard Against The Gash, As If I Could Force The Blood Back Inside My Head. Why Are You Apologizing For Bleeding?" He Wondered As He Wrapped A Long Arm Around My Waist And And Pulled Me To My Feet.

And Yet, I Found I Could Survive. I Was Alert, I Felt The Pain - The Aching Loss That Radiated Out From My Chest, Sending Wracking Waves Of Hurt Through My Limbs And Head - But It Was Manageable. I Could Live Through It. I Didn't Feel Like The Pain Had Weakened Over Time, Rather That I'd Grown Strong Enough To Bear It.