Bella makes a harmless comparison, but Edward takes it as a personal insult. What does he do to make her change her mind?

(My entry for the DTE Contest.)

During his time away from Carlisle and Esme, Edward encounters someone famous, well infamous. A darker side of Edward... Response to sillybella's President's Day Challenge.

Written in February, 2008.

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This piece is a response to sillybella’s President’s day challenge:

“Since the Fluff Challenge has Valentine's Day covered, here's one for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and President's Day. Write a story about a Cullen "rubbing elbows" with a famous historical figure. The historical figure can be a famous politician, doctor, inventor, military figure, religious leader, activist, author, etc. No limits there. :) The meeting could be anything from a years-long friendship to a chance conversation in an elevator. The timing could be any point during the Cullen's life (while mortal or a vampire) or during the historical figure's life (before or after they became famous). No word limit. The only restrictions are

1) In keeping with policy, the historical figure must be HISTORICAL (i.e. dead).
2) The story has to be plausible to both the real world and Stephenie Meyer's world. (Time travel is out, and no "Carlisle goes on a crime spree with Ghandi and Mother Theresa.") Keep it in character for everybody.Let's set the deadline for President's Day (Feb 18th). Have fun:)”

So here is a peek into Edward’s past – and his rebellious side. Thanks to psymom and BackupBella two fantastic TwilightMoms for beta’s

Reeling from yet another heartache, Leah spends the day with someone unexpected and ponders what's to come next. Takes place shortly after the end of Breaking Dawn. The second of three days that will alter Leah's destiny.

Bella feels both strangely attracted to and repulsed by the standoffish boy who sits next to her in English. She and her best friend, Alice, are looking for love, and they refuse to settle for anything less. ExB, JxA. A modern 'Pride and Prejudice.'

This story takes place after Breaking Dawn. A prophecy has come to the Volturi's attention. How will Bella react to her daughter in danger?How will Edward and Jacob react when Renesmee is....well, I guess you will have to see :)

It's rare to see any other POV of Twilight than the hackneyed versions of Midnight Sun. And now we get to see Esme's view on her first "son" falling in love, and welcoming a new daughter to the family.

The eternal mother's perspective on Twilight. Rated PG-13 for some very mild Carlisle/Esme fluff.

(And yes I did see the whole "eternal" pun)