Out Of Site But Never Forgotten

The New Meadow

BPOV

I ran through the forest straining my hears for any slight noises. After several minutes of running through the forest, I came to a small stream. It wasn't very large, but is was large enough to gather the attention of a herd of deer and elk.

I stopped as their heads popped up, alert for any threats to their safety. I waited a moment, before letting my instincts take over. Once my predator was released, I went straight for the nearest creature, and as soon as I grabbed it , I bit into its neck draining it within seconds. I continued this until I was the burn had become more bearable and my thirst was controlled.

I then decided to wander the woods for awhile. I figured I could let the Cullen's have their "family time" with the kids. Who knows what I would come home to. I checked my phone, no missed calls and no missed texts so that meant nothing had gotten to out of hand yet. Ana or Juliet had my numbers so they would call me if something went wrong. The chances of that happening though were slim, with the leaders of the Volturi there, the Cullen's wouldn't try anything that could cause problems with them.

As I walked around, I noticed the real beauty of the forest that night. There was a full moon out tonight and a the stars shined brightly The whole forest seemed to be lit up by the stars and moon. There was a soft breeze and the plants and trees were gorgeous. After  wandering for a bit, I found a beautiful oasis.

There was a waterfall that fell into several small pools. There was also a huge tree that sat just perfectly in the area right next to the pools. There grass was lush and green. I walked over and I sat underneath the tree and I relaxed for awhile.

Suddenly, I heard a rustle from the bushes behind me, then I smelt a different scent. It took me a second, but I finally recognized the scent.

Edward appeared out of the bushes, he walked towards me slowly until he finally came to a stop in front of me. I just looked at him, not really knowing what to do. A part of me realized how much I missed him but the other part reminded me of what he said and how badly his words had hurt me. I was reminded of what those words had done to me. It was like a raging battle was going on between my heart and my head. Our silence was finally broken though, as it seemed Edward realized I wasn't going to start this conversation.

" It is nice to be able to talk to you," he said to me. I was surprised, I expected him to get mad at me for "keeping" the kids away from him and his family. It took me a moment to be able to think of a response.

I replied in a cold voice, " It is good to see you Edward, how have you guys been this past century."

His eyes glazed over and he flinched as if the memories were unpleasant. After a moment of silence, he responded.

"We have been better. Everyone has missed a certain clumsy, brunette human girl," he said.

Before I could respond that they couldn't have missed me, he continued.

Bella, I lied to you that day in the woods. How you could believe me when I said I didn't love you. I told you every day how you were the love of my eternity, how you were my personal angel sent from heaven just for me. I left you because you were never safe with us. You were almost killed by James, and then Jasper accidently attacked you on your birthday. I just felt that you were safer with us , without me in your world.

It literally killed me when I left you. I spent the last century feeling like I was incomplete, like I was missing my other half, my soul. But I stayed away because I wanted you to have a better life, one where you could live without almost being killed. A life where you didn't have to tip toe around supernatural beings without the chance of being killed because of one little thing that shouldn't put you in a life or death situation like a paper cut.

By the end of his speech, my heart was starting to break. I wanted to believe him so much, but just couldn't. I was starting to feel overwhelmed because I felt the walls I had put up over the years to start to crack and fall down. I didn't want them to thought because without my those walls to protect me, I felt exposed and that scared.

Edward seemed to sense that, because he blurred over to my side and he wrapped his arms around my body as I started to shake with silent tears. As he held me, I wanted to push him away. It was because of him that I was the way I am today. He made me build those walls up. As much as I wanted to, I couldn't force myself to push him away. I had missed him so much and that fire that burned for him didn't die even as the years when by.

Finally, I calmed down and as I felt Edwards arms around me, I realized this was my home. Here in Edwards arms, I felt safe and loved. I also realized how unfair it was of me to even try to keep him away from his kids. They were just as much  his and they were mine and they all seemed to need him just as much as I needed him now.

"Edward," I asked, " did you mean what you said, about lying to me and about still loving me."

"Of course, silly Bella. As if I could ever stop loving you. You are my whole world, your my reason for existing," he said to me. That did it. I turned into his chest and hugged him as hard as I could.

He then tilted my head up and stared into my eyes. It felt like he was staring into my soul. He then bent down and kissed me. It was sweet and gentle, but there was still a burning passion and need for me underneath all the sweetness. I kissed him back just as sweet. I felt whole again, I felt like a mix of past Bella and present Bella. I felt balanced for the first time in my life. This feeling, felt incredible.

We spent the rest of the evening just talking and making up for our lost time together with an occasional kiss in the mix. There was no rush, we were together and that was all that mattered right now.

AN: Another chapter down. I would like to say thank you to everyone who is sticking with me. I know I have not been an easy author to deal with. I plan to finish this story as quickly as I can. As soon as I finish this story, I plan to publish the beginning of another story I'm working on. So, please stick with me and I promise I will finish this story as soon as I can.

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