Chapter 3 Reassurances

BPoV

That night was strange. I went bed a little later, due to the trip back to the Cullen's place, but I somehow found myself waking up in the middle of the night. It was always the same; I would go to sleep, then, an hour later, I'd wake up again. The reason- that was the first night I had nightmares.

By about two in the morning, Edward stopped me.

"Bella, what's wrong? You keep saying the same things over and over again, before you wake up."

"I was having nightmares."

"This is because of me, isn't it?"

"How would you- oh no, what did I say this time?"

"You repeatedly said my name. Then 'no' and 'don't go'. Bella, you know that I won't leave you, don't you?"

"Of course I do. I can't help what I dream."

"Alright. Well, you'd better get back to sleep. We have a full day tomorrow."

"Yeah. That might be a good idea."

When I fell asleep for the last time that night, I couldn't stop the nightmares from invading my sub conscienceless. In the dream, I was standing in the forest behind my house, just like Alice said she saw. I was desperately searching for something; it only took a moment to figure out what.

Edward was gone. At first, I didn't panic, for all I knew, he could have been standing right behind me. But I soon realized that statement was not true. I couldn't find him at all. So, I began running into the forest, searching for him. Somewhere, in the back of my mind, I knew it was a lost cause. He could have been anywhere by then…..

I shot upright in my bed, breathing heavily, as if running in the dream had physically winded me.

"Are you all right, Love?"

EPoV

It was about nine A.M. when Bella suddenly woke up. She hadn't said anything since she woke up during the night, so I could only guess she was dreaming about the vision, and what she feared I would do.

All of the sudden, she was sitting up in bed with a scared expression on her face.

"Are you alright, Love?" I asked.

"Yeah, it was just another nightmare." That sentence told me that I needed to do something to help my love. I could not let this go on.

"Bella, do you really want to start the wedding planning today?"

"Honestly, no. I don't. I don't think I'm ready for Alice to go crazy yet." She paused, remembering something, it seemed. "And then there's something I completely forgot about last night; I still have to tell Rene."

"Then let's do something special today, just you and me. Alice can wait. We can call your mother when we get back."

"So what are we going to do?"

"You'll see, now, get dressed, something lighter; Alice said it would be warmer today."

XxxXxxX

A half an hour later, we were speeding down the highway towards Port Angeles. It was supposed to be warm, yet overcast today, so I thought it would be nice to take Bella to the beach.

"Port Angeles?" Bella inquired.

"I thought it would be fun to go to the beach today."

Instantly, Bella's face lit up. "Thank you. I can tell that today will be amazing already."

Bella's behavior surprised me. I was not expecting her to be this enthusiastic about today. I remember once, she told me why she doesn't like it what I spend money on her. She said that it 'tipped the scales', that I do too much for her, and that she doesn't do enough for me. As if that could be possible.

Soon enough, I pulled the Volvo into a spot in the corner of the parking lot. Just as Alice had said, it was perfectly overcast. When the engine was turned off, I stepped out of the car, and walked around back. My annoying pixie sister had packed a buffet of food, as well as a blanket, umbrella, and my iPod. I inwardly screamed at Alice for packing all of this stuff. For I knew that my love would not be thrilled at all of the things I had brought for her.

I walked back around the car to meet Bella, who had gotten out of the Volvo as I unpacked the trunk. Her eyes widened slightly as she caught sight of me. At the same time, her mouth opened to form a small "o".

"Sorry, Love, I told Alice not to go crazy with this, but as you can see, my wishes were being ignored."

A wide grin spread across her face, and she replied, "That's okay, I'm actually glad she went all out for this one." I was not expecting that.

BPoV

The drive didn't take long with my own personal Adonis sitting right next to me. For that, I was a little mad. Not that Edward was next to me; I could never be angry that he was with me. I was mad that I didn't have time to think. I wanted to think about yesterday, and last night. I just cannot believe I'm engaged; not only that, but I'm engaged to the most wonderful man in the universe.

A few minutes later, I noticed where we were heading. "Port Angeles?"

"I thought it would be nice to go to the beach today." Right then, I realized something. I'm always too negative when it comes to gifts, and anyone, especially Edward spending money on me. He loves me, and this is his way of showing it. I couldn't control myself; I let a huge smile adorn my face.

"Thank you. I can tell that today will be amazing already."

Maybe more important than that, I realized that no matter how crazy, and dangerous my life, and love seemed to get, we're living in our own little bubble. And as stupid as it sounds (with everything that's happened to us) we didn't know what real danger was. Not James or Victoria or Laurent, that was nothing, compared to what could have happened (A/N Just wanted to point out, these were almost the exact same words Edward used in New Moon except the roles and meanings are reversed.) if Alice hadn't seen what she did. Because NOTHING could compare to living without Edward. So, I made a promise to myself- that I would let him do what he wants, for his sake as well as mine. I needed to get closer to him, to make sure he won't be going anywhere.

By the time I had finished that thought, Edward was pulling the Volvo into a shady parking spot right next to the water. When I pulled my focus back to the car, I noticed that he was gone. I momentarily began hyperventilating, until I heard the swinging of the trunk's door. I quickly (and cautiously) exited the vehicle, eager to be in my love's arms.

What I saw made my jaw drop. I knew that I was supposed to be letting him have his way, but this was crazy! He wouldn't even be able to hold my hand- and believe me, I wanted more than that!

"Sorry, Love, I told Alice not to go crazy with this, but as you can see, my wishes were being ignored."

Surprisingly, I was completely okay with it. I mean, it definitely went along with the plan. "That's okay I'm actually glad she went all out for this one."

We walked a few meters onto the sand, where he set the basket, and blanket down. He then flattened the blanket, and turned to me. "Come and take a walk with me." I froze. Wasn't that exactly what Alice mentioned that he said? (I know I didn't write this part in, but I couldn't resist!)

"Bella?"

"Alright."

"Are you alright, Love?"

"I'm fine."

I ran up to him and grabbed his hand.

"You know that I love you right?"

Oh God.

"Yes." I answered.

"And that I would do anything to protect you."

This cannot be happening!

"Of course."

"Bella, I just want you to know, that I'll always protect you, from all dangers, every enemy, and especially,"

Please don't!

"The future."

"What?"

"Last night, all of those nightmares, I couldn't take it. You need to understand the truth, and not just a vision of a future that will never come true. I will NEVER leave you! I love you. And quite frankly, I don't think I'm strong enough to."

Thank God!

"You don't know how good it feels to hear you say that. I would never want to doubt you, but I couldn't help it. Alice's visions all seem to come true, every single one of them. I just couldn't let this happen! But there was always something, in the back of my head screaming that this vision would happen."

"I promise, Love. I will not let that happen."

"I know. I know. Edward?"

"Yes?"

"I love you."

"I love you too, forever."