It was good to be back in Forks. Things with Charlie were getting better. He seemed glad that I was back. He still didn't want Edward around, which was becoming a problem. Though I was very surprised that he let him take me to prom. He did love having Alice around. Alice seemed to make him happy. I could easily guess why.

Alice had been coming around to help me do things that I don't think Charlie was comfortable with. I recently broke my leg in Phoenix. Charlie thinks I had fallen down the stairs, when I was really attacked by a blood thirsty vampire. I couldn't easily shower or dress on my own. That was where Alice came in.

She had been so helpful. She came over every morning before school and every night before bed to help me bathe. I was very grateful to her.

She had been helping me for about a week when one afternoon Edward came to me with a very strange request.

"Bella. Is there anyway that maybe Jessica or Angela could take over Alice's duties?" I thought it was very odd that he would ask me this. I didn't know how to respond. Was he asking me this for Alice? Did Alice not want to help me anymore?

"Does Alice not want to help me anymore?" My voice sounded hurt. I enjoyed my time with Alice. She was quickly becoming my best friend.

"No she does. She enjoys helping you." I could feel the wave of relief wash over me. I was beginning to get confused. I couldn't figure out why Edward was asking me this.

"I just think that maybe you could ask one of them. Spend some time with your other friends."

"But I enjoy hanging out with Alice. I'm comfortable with her. I don't think I like the idea of Jess or Angela helping me shower." I knew that this was what Edward wanted, but I also knew that he wouldn't deny me something so stupid.

"All right. If you want Alice to help you then she will. She's on her way here now. I'll wait outside until you two are done and then meet you in your room." With that he jumped out the window. Before I could blink Alice was in his spot. She gave me a little smile and we went to the bathroom.

Alice was very quiet tonight. She was never quiet so this concerned me. I decided to break the silence.

"Alice. Why didn't Edward want you to help me anymore?" Her face became hard.

"He asked you that did he? Well he's worried."

"About what?" What on Earth could Edward be worried about? Alice would never hurt me. He knew this.

"There's just been something on my mind. You know you can't keep anything from him." Now I was really confused. What was she thinking that made Edward so worried.

It happened so fast. She moved so quick but was still so gentle. Alice kissed me. A long, passionate kiss.