Odd as this might sound, I suppose I’m glad you’re here, Jacob. [Edward Cullen]

Don't be afraid," I said, "We belong together." I was immediatly overcome by the truth of my own words.

I'm trying to keep"― he huffed, shifting his weight as the treetop bounced him―"my promise!" I blinked my wet blurry eyes, suddenly sure that I was dreaming. "When did you ever promise to kill yourself falling out of Charlie's tree?

I had never given much thought to how I would die, but dying in the place of someone I love doesn't seem like such a bad way to go.

He squeezes my hand, and my heart punches against my ribs. It's just like pain, this pleasure.

I'd never seen anything more beautiful - even as I ran, gasping and screaming, I could appreciate that. And the last seven months meant nothing. And his words in the forest meant nothing. And it did not matter if he did not want me. I would never want anything but him, no matter how long I lived.

Bella." He strocked my face anxiously. "I'm not going anywhere. I'll be right here as long as you need me." "Do you swear you won't leave me?" I whispered. I tried to control the gasping, at least. My ribs were throbbing. He put his hands on either side of my face and brought his face close to mine. His eyes were wide and serious. "I swear.