The drive down to the Airport was silent. Edward drove slowly, not wanting time to pass him by too fast. Bella stared out the window, not wanting to go home. And Seth relaxed in the backseat, his Ipod letting him drift in and out of his thoughts.

Goodbyes weren't happy moments. They meant leaving behind people you cared about, hoping to someday see them again. Of course you could stay in touch by, say, phone, or in their case reading each others minds, but not being face to face was different. It wasn't as heartfelt or sincere. But at least it was something.

The Airport sign came into view, and Edward sighed. He wished he had driven even slower, though he was already ten to fifteen miles under the speed limit. He released his right hand from off the steering wheel and placed it on Bella's knee. It didn't take long for Bella to place her own hand over his.

"Don't take too long to visit me," Bella told him quietly, keeping her eyes glued to the window.

"I already got my plane ticket," Edward assured her. "I'll be coming to visit in a couple of weeks."

"Will you visit me, too?"

Seth had managed to merge out of his thoughts. He sat up, pulling his Ipod aside.

"Yeah, Seth, I'll visit you."

Seth grinned happily and put his arms behind his head for support.

He needed company. With him living at a foster home, his days weren't filled with much happiness. That was one of the reasons he got into so much trouble, didn't know many rights from wrongs, and joined Jake's Group. He had no one to lead him in a better direction. So maybe, if he was lucky, Edward and Bella would be those people.

"Well, here we are," Edward told them glumly.

He pulled into a parking lot and turned his car off.

"I don't want to go home," Seth whined, yanking open the car door and going around back to get his suitcase. Bella was about to follow, but Edward grasped her arm.

Wait.

Bella slowly turned towards him, eyeing him for the first time that day. He looked sad, almost mournful. Like…like he was saying goodbye to someone he didn't want to.

Yeah? Bella asked worriedly.

"I just…want to say goodbye," He said slowly.

"Edward, we'll have time to say our goodbyes once we get inside."

"I know that, but I want to say a few things, do a few things."

A loud tap distracted them, and they turned to see Seth peering in on them from Edward's window.

"Go on ahead," Edward told him. "We'll meet up with you."

Seth shrugged and obeyed. Edward turned back towards Bella, who looked confused.

"Bella…listen," Edward said, getting right to the point. "I love you. You know I love you! I want to be with you! But the distance between us…the gaps of time we won't see each other. We could grow apart, move on, go to another-"

Bella clamped her hand over his mouth. She looked with alertness at his teary eyes, his quivering hands pulling her towards him.

"Edward, we'll never let go of what we have," Bella told him with a straight face.

Edward shoved her away forcefully, making Bella look at him in awe.

"How do you know?" He cried out.

"Because we'll always be able to hear each other! We'll be there during whatever life throws at us! Being apart will only bring us closer! But why, Edward? Why are you worrying about this? What's happening?"

Edward closed his eyes and leaned back into his seat. He wanted, surprisingly, to be alone in his head for at least a moment, but he had no control of what Bella heard and didn't hear.

I've never felt this way about someone before…I mean, I was so in love with Trish, she was my whole world…and then you come into the picture. You come and everything I thought about love changes completely. It's like I'm stepping out into a brighter world. My love for you is so deep I can't describe it to you. I'd would rather die then not have you with me. I would kill everyone in the world just so I could kiss you. It seems so wrong, but to me it feels so right. I'm more than just in love with you, Bella. I…I can't explain how I'm feeling right now!

Edward put his hands over his eyes and breathed heavily. Tears still soaked his eyes, leaving them blurry. He couldn't bring himself to look at Bella.

Bella instantly scooted over to sit closer to him, bringing her arms around his waist and leaning her head against his chest. She understood how he felt. Once you started to like someone a lot it was a difficult thing to not see them for awhile, even a mere few weeks. The attachment that had grown was far too big to ever be separated.

I know, Edward, Bella whispered. I feel the same way. But we'll see each other soon. Nothing will happen. Please, just believe me. Nothing will happen.

You don't know that.

That's why you need to believe.

Edward lifted his head up to meet Bella's stare. He hadn't noticed that his arms were tightly around her, restraining her from moving away from him.

He almost felt embarrassed. He had never cried in front of people, and he had cried a lot in front of Bella. But she made him feel safe. Like all his secrets could be protected.

"You okay?" Bella murmured, brushing her lips against his cheek.

"I'm better," Edward replied, not loosening his arms. "I just want to sit here, never letting you go."

Bella smiled, feeling a few tears in her own eyes.

I wouldn't mind. But there is a plane I need to catch.

Oh. Right. The plane.

Groaning, Edward removed his arms from around Bella, and they both got out of the car. Bella got her luggage as Edward tired to wipe away the redness from his eyes.

"Ready?" Bella asked, taking his hand.

"No, but it seems like I have no choice."

The California Airport was bustling with people, filling the big open space with loud echoes and consistent talking. Seth was found easily, sitting right by the entrance, listening to his Ipod again. When he spotted them, he leaped up and made a quick stride over to their direction.

"I figured out where our terminal is," He told them. "Now all we have to do is find the place to put our luggage."

Edward directed them throughout the Airport. They got their luggage taken care of, got a bite to eat, and were seated outside where the plane would come in. They only had a few more minutes left before they would be saying their official goodbyes.

…you know, I should just move to Washington.

Bella turned to look at him, wide-eyed.

Really? You'd move to a whole different state just for me?

Bella! I love you! Of course I would do that!

God, where is that talking coming from?

Bella and Edward froze, their mouths hanging open with surprise.

Did you just hear that?

Yeah.

Who are you?

Who are you?

I'm Seth.

"Seth!" Bella and Edward cried out at once.

They looked over at Seth, who was sitting across the room from them. His eyes were staring intently at them, trying to decipher what was happening.

Seth?! Why can we hear you?

I don't know! This is too weird! Impossible!

Wha- Edward was at a lost for words.

There has to be some connection, Bella told them, trying to catch her breath from her unknown excitement. I mean, both Edward and I had brain tumors, that was the reason we heard each other. So we must have a connection with you somehow…but how?

A connection? What would it be?

"Now boarding Flight 182."

That's us.

Ah! Why is this happening?

I don't know! Edward, what do you-

But when Bella turned around, Edward was gone. He had sprinted away, past the commotion of people, and out the door.

Edward?

And right then, when everything seemed to be so perfect, so beautiful, so lasting, everything changed.

To Be Continued…

Author's Note: There you have it, the last chapter in Mind Reader. Thank you so much, reviewers! I can't thank you enough for all your reviews, and alerts, and favourites! I know it kind of left off on a sad ending, but I promise Edward and Bella are perfectly fine, at least their relationship is. Edward was just so mad that someone else could now listen to Bella's thoughts, he had to leave. And yes, there will be a sequel. I've been coming up with some ideas that will surprise you. Please review the last chapter and thanks again. The sequel will be out soon. :)