“I feel the exact same way,” I said to myself, touching my cheek. I sighed and followed after him. I stayed in the doorway while hi was leaning against the rail.

“Bella,” he sighed, shaking his head as I entered, then he whispered, “I heard you.” I froze, wondering what he would say. “Promise me something?” he turned towards me. He came over and took my hands in his. “Promise to never be afraid to tell me how you feel.”

“I promise,” I whispered, looking at the floor. Edward smiled and gently lifted my chin up. He bean to lean in. I suddenly felt how right this was, being this close to him, about to kiss him. I leaned in too. Our lips were a centimeter apart when the stateroom door slammed open.

Edward sighed and pulled away as a girl yelled, “Edward!”

“I’ll be right back,” he whispered, laying a hand on my cheek. He took my hand in his, kissed it, and walked into the room. I walked over to the rail to give Edward and his company some privacy and not eavesdrop. I could see why Edward came out here to think, after he said that he felt like he knew me forever, because it was calming and soothing. The sight was the ocean and only that. I felt like all of my troubles were being carried away with the waves.

“Bella?” Edward called. I turned around to see Edward standing next to a short girl with black hair. I instantly recognized her as the girl who had taken Edward away after I first saw him.

“Bella, this is my sister Alice. Alice, this is my Bella.” My heart stopped when he said ‘my Bella’.

I stuck my hand out and smiled, “Pleased to meet you.” Alice starred at me hand then a beaming smile took over her features.

“Just don’t break her,” Edward murmured. I was confused until I saw Alice flying towards me. Alice wrapped her arms around me in a hug and, after a minute, she pulled back.

“Edward! You were right! Oh my lord!” She then turned to me, “You are so beautiful!”

“Thank you?” I raised my eyebrows, confused. I heard Edward chuckle.