"I could have worn more appropriate shoes, had you told me where exactly we were going," I point out, looking down at my white converses.

I had been trailing behind Edward for a while now, following him blindly as he leads me further into the forest. He still hasn't told me exactly where were going. Anytime I ask he just smirks and shakes his head, not even giving me a hint. I can't complain entirely though, just from this walk I've taken some cool shots of the high grown trees, and weird insects I noticed crawling on the leaves. And the cherry on top of the cake is that there is nobody around for miles it's just me and Edward.

"I didn't want to ruin the surprise," He chuckles out an excuse.

He could have told me we would be hiking through the forest. It wouldn't have made a difference, I would still be clueless.

"I can carry you if you're tired?" He offers.

My mouth falls open slightly mortified at the idea of being carried by him. Then, of course, my body had to go and betray me by heating up at the thought of his hands on my body. I'm so glad he is ahead of me and can't see how red my face is.

"I'm not tired," I quickly defend.

He ignores me, bending down into a crouching position with his back to me. There is no way I am climbing onto his back.

"Bella," He huffs out when I don't climb onto his back. "Don't you want to see how I travel?"

"You're not going to turn into a bat are you?" I question, slightly scared at the image in my head.

"No, I'm not going to turn into a bat. Hop on and I'll show you," He encourages me.

"It's fine, I can walk," I tell him, continuing to walk forward.

I feel my sixth sense warning me of Edward's hands approaching, but he is too quick for me to react. I cannot even get a verbal protest out, as my body is slung onto his back, and I can do nothing but cling on through the torture.

Edward is fast. No that is an understatement and too simple of a word to express the speed that he is moving right now. Everything that passes by is a blurred image of brown tree bark and green vegetation. I crave to close my eyes, as the force of the wind makes them feel as though they will pop out of their sockets. But I can't. I'm too scared and alert to close off one of my reliant senses. What if he hits a tree? At this speed, he could kill me, even if I were to let go of my grip on him, surely I would die from the whiplash.

In no time his body stops moving and he is once again like a frozen statue. This is the only thing that tells me he has stopped running. I can't move a muscle, as the forest spins around my vision.

"So what do you think?" Edward asks, trying to look back at me. "Bella?" He asks worriedly when I don't respond.

"I can't move," I managed to say, worry laying my voice.

His hands reach around gently, pulling my limbs away from his body. He supported my weight holding me upright, while I closed my eyes and took deep breaths.

"Do you want to sit down?" He asked, his voice low with worry.

"No, no. I'm fine. It just took a minute for everything to stop moving at the speed of light," I joke, holding onto his shoulder.

"I'm fine, let's keep walking,"

"No need, were here."

When he said this, I looked around expecting to see something spectacular. All I saw was the same repetitive forest. Confused I turn to him, expecting an explanation. He flashes me his infamous crooked smile, pointing into the distance. A couple miles away, the forest thickens with overgrowth, only allowing a small day of light to shine through.

"That's where were going?" I question, pointing.

He nods, not moving.

I bit down on my lip, looking into the distance, growing more and more excited with anticipation every second. Taking the lead, I begin to walk towards the light, while Edward stays a couple steps behind me.

It's only a short walk, and when I get closer I see the small ray of light is actually quite big, human sized in fact. Edward gives me an encouraging nod to continue forward into the clearing. With my hands gripping the camera hanging around my neck, I take small steps towards the light.

What I walk out too takes my breath away. A meadow covered in vibrant grass, with dozens of white, purple and blue flowers sprouting out of the soil. The sound of water catches my ear, and I can just tell there must be a waterfall nearby. Unlike the rest of the forest, the trees don't shield the sun from shining through, making this one area warm, and bright.

I grin, turning around to share this moment with Edward but he isn't by my side. Instead, he is across the field hiding within the trees in the darkness.

"What's wrong?" I question, frowning at the pain on his face.

"I...I want to show you what I look like in the sun," He said, but didn't move. "It's the reason why my kind can't walk around as inconspicuous among the humans when the sun is out," He adds.

I wait for him to move but he doesn't. His eyes lock on to mine, and with a pained expression, He takes a step forward into the light.

My contact with his eyes is cut off as he screws them shut. It's only then do I notice his skin. Every inch of his skin reflects back shimmering shards of light. His skin reminds me of diamonds, beautiful diamonds that glow radiantly, and everyone admires.

"You're beautiful," I breathe, not really registering my words as I stare in awe.

"It's the skin of a monster," He hisses, walking back into the shadows of the forest.

"Edward-" I take a tentative step forward only for him to retreat back further. "Your not a monster. You could be, but you choose not too, and that makes you a good person. A monster would have killed me a long time ago."

"I wanted to kill you-"

"But you didn't." I cut him off, walking closer to him.

This time he doesn't move away from me. Stepping in front of him I take his hand. Pulling him slightly until he follows me to the middle of the meadow. Falling to the grass, he lays down beside me, eyes roaming my face.

I would have never thought Edwards skin sparkled in the sunlight. I've heard of vampires burning in the sunlight but never sparkling.

"Thank you," He said quietly.

"For what?" I asked, turning to lay facing him.

"For everything. For being here and trusting me," He breathes closing his eyes. "It's relieving to share this with someone outside of my family."

"I know what you mean," I sigh.

My eyes graze across the sparkling skin exposed to me. Curiously I reach out to touch him. When my fingertips touch his cold forearm, his eyes shoot open.

"Sorry," I apologize.

Stupid, Bella. What if he doesn't want you to touch him? I scold myself.

"No it's fine, you just surprised me," He quickly said.

Taking my hand he places it back onto his arm. He closes his eyes again giving me permission to explore his skin. Slowly I let my fingertips trail up his arm towards his shoulder.

It's strange. His skin is freezing, but it feels just like a human.

So beautiful.

His t-shirt stops me from moving any further, but I test the waters and reach out to touch his face. I half expected him to freak out again, but he stayed as still as a statue.

My index finger traced the edge of his jawline, then grazed over his cheeks. No stubble, blemishes or hidden spots. Just smooth, pale skin. My finger finds its self-drawing towards his lips. Lips that not too long ago were kissing me, and taking my first kiss.

I gulp back the sudden rush of nerves when I notice his eyes are open and watching me.

His hand reaches up, and he lets the back of his hand lightly stroke over my cheek.

"So warm," He mumbles, repeating the action and causing me to shiver. "Sorry," He is quick to apologize, pulling his hand back.

"No," I protest, taking his hand in mine. "It feels nice."

Placing his hand back on my cheek, I lay down, enjoying the heat from the sun above, and the cold chill coming from Edwards' hand on my skin.

Like always when Edwards close by, my heart begins to wildly hammer in my chest, and it's even worse now, knowing that he can hear it. Does he realize that all he has to do is say my name and my body will react to him?

He doesn't say anything, probably saving me from the embarrassment. Instead, I feel his fingertips ghosting over my cheeks, around the outer edge of my eyes, the tip of my nose, and like me he stops at my lips, letting a lone finger pull down on my bottom lip.

Not to exaggerate, but I think I just died a little.

With my eyes snapped open, I look up at Edward looming over me, his body casting a shadow over me, as the sun hits his skin, reflecting diamonds around the enclosed meadow. He truly is a sight to behold.

"I'm sorry if I hurt you last night," He apologizes, his eyes suddenly drooping with sadness.

"I'm not as weak as you think I am Edward, I'm not that fragile," I tell him.

For some reason, my words have a trigger effect on him. One minute I'm looking down at his shimmering face, the next he's in the shadows next to a tree.

"You don't get it, Bella, I could snap your neck just by pushing a little too hard. I could kill you that easily," He said, in a sadistic way.

I gulped back the nerves and fears that arose from seeing him like this. Slowly I stand up and take a small step towards him.

This causes him to rip the tree next to him from its roots. I'm stunned to watch as he throws it across the meadow with ease.

"I'm a monster, Bella." He spits out.

It's like he wants me to believe him, he wants me to run away. But I can't, I don't think I ever can. I've wanted him for so long now, finally just being able to be around him is worth the risk.

Gulping up the courage, I walk closer to him but not too close. I notice a tree beside me and without really think if I can do it I wrap my arms around the stump. I shake slightly trying to lift it, but within seconds the tree is free from the soil. I throw it like Edward did, not nearly getting as far.

"I'm a monster too," I tell him, taking a deep breath.

His cruel demeanor he was putting on fades away, giving me back the real Edward.

"I'm sorry," he apologizes taking a cautious step towards me.

"It's fine. You can help me take some pictures while the sun is still out," I offer, holding my camera up, with a grin.

The tense atmosphere quickly shifts and were back to smiling goofily at each other.