Yay! Another story :) I am still new to this and am definately not the greatest writer, but hopefully you guys will enjoy this one too. The first few chapters will skip through pretty quickly, just because it is sensless to put a lot of detail in till later (you will see why eventually) and some parts may seem random (like the one at the end of this chapter) but I do it to show her affect on the family, and to keep the chapters semi long. (If you read my first story Finding Forever then you know my chapters were always kinda short) But anyway, enough talk... read on!

I don't own Twilight or the characters, and rated M just in case it gets saucy later ;)

He walked out of the bookstore, looking down at the novel he had to buy for class. This year they actually had something on the list that he hadn't already read. He was almost excited; maybe he wouldn't be so bored in English class, even though he had taken this class at least ninety times. Being a vampire had its perks, but most of the time, it was the worst fate anyone could ask for.

He walked to his car, while listening to the thoughts of the people all around him. A tall woman worrying about what she would cook that night, a bald man wondering if he forgot to lock his front door, a girl that looked to be in her early twenties noticing how good looking Edward was. It made him laugh, if the poor girl only knew what he really was, she wouldn't think he was so good looking. Just then another person's thoughts invaded his mind.

She's been walking alone for some time now. I wonder if anyone would notice if she were to go missing. How many people will be able to describe me if someone came looking for her?

Edward's stomach seemed to be in knots after hearing the man's thoughts. He looked across the street and noticed there was a park. That's where he had to have been. He couldn't let this guy get near whomever he was thinking about. Edward had hunted with Emmett that morning, so he would be strong enough to go through the park and not harm anyone. He ran across the street, into the small park, and followed the man's thoughts until he found him, looking intently at a very small girl.

The first thing he noticed was her scent; it had hit him like a speeding truck. It was so strong; he had to do everything within his power not to attack this poor girl. His throat was burning so bad that he made it a point to stop breathing, and after he was able to calm down, he finally got a good look at her. He was taken back by her beauty. Humans aren't normally that beautiful or pale? Edward thought to himself. When she looked up at him, he saw the unshed tears in her eyes, and the pink coloring on her cheeks, and knew there was no question that she was human. He looked around, where were her parents?

"Do you need some help?" Edward asked her, keeping his voice low. He looked around again and found the guy that had been thinking about taking the small girl earlier. He looked him dead in the eyes, and let his gaze linger at the guy.

This guy can definitely describe me now. Next time.

Edward mentally memorized every detail about this man, so he could draw up a poster and hang it in nearby parks with a warning. He would also tell Carlisle and see if there was anything he could do about it. The man turned and left. Edward turned his attention once again, to the lost little girl.

"I lost daddy," She said. Her big chocolate eyes were searching Edward's now golden eyes. Her long mahogany hair hung in loose curls down her back, and her cheeks were tinted a pale pink. The girl couldn't have been older than four years old, what kind of father would leave their kid at a park? He then noticed something else. He couldn't read her mind. It was almost as if she wasn't thinking.

"When did you see him last?" Edward asked, dropping to one knee so he could hear her better. Immediately he realized that it was a stupid idea to get closer, because even though he wasn't breathing, her scent was so strong and appealing, it was invading his senses anyway.

"He said he was going to be with mommy," The little girl said, wiping the tears from her eyes. Edward thought to himself that maybe the couple got caught up and were looking for her right now. Again he looked around, but the only adults he saw already had children with them.

"Where's your mommy then?" Edward asked. He continued to try to hear her thoughts, but he couldn't hear anything. This was confusing, it had never happened before.

"Heaven. Daddy said the angels took her. But she has to be coming back, mommy never stays gone long," The little girl said, now looking around desperately. A slow pain had gathered in Edward's chest. Her mother had died, and she clearly didn't understand what that meant. And her father seemed to be depressed enough to want to join her, but decided to leave his daughter in a park in the process. Hatred wasn't a feeling Edward was used to unless it was aimed at himself, but he truly hated this girl's father already.

"What's your name sweetie, and how old are you?" He asked the girl, getting her attention again.

"I'm Bella, and I'm three!" She said holding up three fingers proudly, momentarily forgetting about her missing father. Edward didn't know what to do, he couldn't leave her here, and he didn't know if her father would actually come back for her, he didn't know anything. Just then, his cell phone rang. He told Bella to wait just a second while he answered his phone.

"Alice?" Edward asked. His sister was able to see visions of the future; hopefully she would have some insight on what to do.

"Edward, you have to bring her home. She doesn't have any family left. Both parents were only children, and her grandparent's are dead," She said.

"What about the father?" He asked. Bella looked over to him with curious eyes, but turned away a second later when she saw a butterfly.

"They'll find his body in the bathroom in less than an hour. You don't want her to be there. I won't tell anyone anything until you get here. We can decide from there," She said. He hung up the phone, and looked over to Bella. She was clearly exhausted, and really beginning to look upset and scared.

"I'm Edward. Would you like to come to my house and meet my family?" Edward asked, not knowing how else to approach this subject. Bella nodded and rubbed her eyes, yawning.

"Eward," She mispronounced his name, and it made him smile. "I'm sleepy," She finished.

"It's okay, I can carry you. Is that alright?" He asked, not wanting to do anything that would scare her. She nodded again, and willing walked into his arms. He lifted her easily, and she laid her head on his shoulder, almost nuzzling into his neck. The close proximity wasn't smart, considering he was doing everything in his power to not attack the fragile girl. It would have been so easy to kill her, and with no family, no one would notice she was gone. He quickly pushed the feeling aside, hating himself for even thinking it.

He had no car-seat in his car, so he decided that he would walk home, and once Bella fell asleep, he began to run. It didn't take him long to get there, and never once did Bella even stir. When he walked in, he saw six pairs of eyes on him. His adoptive parents Carlisle and Esme, and his adoptive siblings Alice, Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie. Jasper must have caught Bella's scent because he was up in less than a second and out the back door.

"At least he's strong enough to walk out now," Alice said, almost cheery. Edward still held Bella in his arms as he explained everything to the rest of his family. Esme was very maternal, and instantly she wanted to keep the little girl. She didn't say it out loud, but Edward heard her thoughts.

"Well, I guess we should take a family vote," Carlisle said. Edward already knew everyone's vote, as he heard them all.

"Yes," Esme beamed. Oh please can we keep her? I would love to be able to raise a child.

"Yes!" Alice chimed. Oh yeah, we're definitely keeping her, I can see it. We will be best friends, and I will take her shopping, and we will do each other's nails. Edward grimaced at Alice's thoughts, already feeling sorry for Bella.

"Sure, we can always use a little squirt around here," Emmett said. I could teach her things, and she looks adorable. Edward if you tell anyone what I just thought I will kill you! Edward smiled at Emmett.

"Definitely not! It's too dangerous to keep a human here! And what happens when she starts to notice we aren't exactly normal? Rosalie said, brushing her long blonde hair back from her shoulders. I do not want to have to move again, this could ruin everything.

Jasper was leaning against the back wall, which was far enough to not be completely taken over by her scent. He too stopped breathing for Bella's safety.

"No, I don't want to be the reason she dies. I don't know if I could deal with her scent." Jasper answered, looking down in shame. You're strong, be stronger. You cannot hurt her. She's so fragile.

Edward had realized that he had been breathing for the last few minutes, he seemed to be getting a little used to her scent. It still was strong though.

"I say yes, she doesn't have anyone else. I don't want her to have to go to an orphanage or risk being with a family that's not good enough." Edward heard himself answer, not knowing why he cared so much. Esme and Alice smiled at him.

"Well, it seems as if more have voted to keep Bella. We are going to have to be extremely careful with her. Jasper and Edward are the only ones that might have a problem restraining themselves, but they are both very strong. I think everything will be okay," Carlisle said, mostly to Esme. Jasper and Edward both felt a bit of shame, knowing that everyone else in their family was strong enough to not be affected by human blood.

Esme and Alice let out squeals of excitement and Rosalie rolled her eyes, and walked out of the room. Edward looked down at the little girl that was still sleeping in his arms and smiled. Welcome home. He thought as she snuggled closer to him, letting out a small sigh.

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It had been several months that Bella had been living at the Cullen house, and she was already accustomed to everything that went on there. She was too young to notice that they were all different and wouldn't eat ever, and never seemed to sleep. Everything else was pretty normal, so she wouldn't think twice about anything until she was older.

They had explained to her what happened to her parents, and this time, she understood that they weren't coming back. She cried a lot, and would wake up frequently in the night wanting her mommy or daddy, but someone would be in there comforting her, and eventually she would be okay.

She didn't start calling Carlisle and Esme "mommy and daddy" and they were fine with her using their first names. She loved them like parents though, and they had loved her like a daughter. Everyone except for Rosalie and Jasper had utterly adored her, and secretly Jasper adored her too, he just wouldn't let himself get too close to her for her own safety. Bella could tell that he would keep his distance, and often times would try and get closer to him.

One afternoon, Alice and Edward watched from the doorway smiling as they spotted Bella trying to sneak up on Jasper. He was on the couch, reading a book, and she was behind the couch moving slowly toward him. He had already picked up her scent, and started to get ready to stand up, but a wave of emotion hit him, sadness. He looked behind him to see little Bella almost in tears.

"Jazz, how come you don't like me?" She asked innocently, she had tears in her eyes, but she wasn't crying yet.

I am such a monster.

Edward heard Jasper's thought, and instantly felt bad for him. He knew how hard it was being around Bella, but he was slowly becoming stronger. Jasper was the newest in the family, so it was taking him a lot longer to be comfortable around humans. But Bella was a special case; her scent was like no other any of them had come across.

Jasper walked over to the little girl, and carefully picked her up, and hugged her to him. He still hadn't noticed Alice or Edward watching. They both saw softness to his face that they hadn't seen before.

"I do like you, Bella." Jasper whispered to her. He walked over to the couch with her still in his arms, and sat back down with the book, and continued to read while she snuggled closer to him.

Come on Jasper, you're strong. You can do this, be strong for her. God it's burning… oh well. Deal with it.

Edward was proud of him; Jasper was never someone you would call sweet, unless it was to Alice. But Bella was bringing out a side of him that no one in their family had seen before, and it was a good change.

Oh crap. She's asleep. If I move her she's going to wake up. Why does she feel so sad? She's dreaming of her parents again. I'll fix that, I'll make her happy. There you go sweetie, you can rest better now.

Edward smiled softly and quietly pulled Alice away before Jasper would sense they were there. Jasper's gift was that he could manipulate and feel emotions of those around him. He was feeling Bella's sadness so he gave her happiness instead. It was very endearing, and if Alice were able to cry, she probably would be. This little girl was changing these vampires for the better. It was shocking how this one little girl had so much power over them.

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