Twilight Collision: Falling Into Pieces

The Vote

It was eerie going back to the big house after everything that just happened. When we stepped out of our vehicles, we saw the house was exactly how we left it and there was no evidence that we have left for a long time.

"You've taken care of it?" Esme looked at Bella with wide eyes.

"During my free time..." Bella shrugged and I tried not to think too much about her comment and imagine what she did when she's not "free"

"Thank you" Esme beamed at her then everyone proceeded to get inside. Bella and I stayed behind. We were left standing just outside the balcony. I could see the indecision in her face. Has she changed her mind?

"Bella... what is it?" She looked up at me.

"I'm not sure if this is a good idea." She bit her lower lip and I dreaded what she was going to say next.

"Bella..."

"I decided by myself that I was going to join you but I'm not sure if they're okay with me being part of the family." Bella blurted out and I blinked.

A laugh escaped my mouth and I could see Bella frowning but I couldn't stop myself. What a relief!

"Hey, looks like Italy has finally taken a toll on him... Poor kid" I could hear Emmett's comment from inside the house.

"Edward! I'm serious!" Bella whined and I came over and gave her a hug before I could manage to stop laughing.

"I'm sorry Love... It's just that... here I am wondering if you're having second thoughts or that you didn't want to go through with it when all you're worried is if my family would accept you?!"

I was grinning from ear to ear but Bella was having none of my good mood.

"How could you even say that?!" She asked.

"Right back at you." I smirked then I grabbed hold of her hand so I can drag her inside the house but she held her ground and I looked back to see her serious face,

"Bella, Love?"

"You know..." She started "I never really heard you agree to my decision in becoming one of you" I knew at some point she would bring that up. I didn't realize it was this soon.

"Bella... I... I want to share the rest of my life with you but... this" I gestured to all of me "I don't know if I could live with myself if I curse you to this... this... kind of existence." She sighed heavily, held my hand and looked me in the eye.

"When we left Volterra, you know all too well that my mortality was already forfeited." I grimaced but she kept me from saying anything. "I'm not blaming you for it. They were only instrument in solidifying the thing that I have already decided even before." She continued.

"Edward, the more you are against it, the more dangerous it is... not just for me... but also for your family. This isn't just about you and me anymore and I don't want to be the reason that your family will be in danger"

"We can take care of ourselves" I argued.

"This is not your call to make anymore. Come on" She motioned inside and I followed her with a lot of questions. What is she trying to accomplish?

"What are you going to do Bella?" I asked suspiciously.

"I'm putting my mortality to a vote" She said as she entered the house.

Everyone should have already heard Bella earlier because when we got in, they were already settled behind the dining room table which was used more for family meetings rather than eating.