Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

(1) Wager

I shifted comfortably on the bed feeling Edward's arm cold and stiff beneath my head. He moved his arm slightly back to lay my head on the pillow. I breathed deeply and stared into his eyes. His eyes were pitch black, deeper than ever, with the faint purplish bruises under his eyes more pronounced.

"I won't be gone long." He said and tilted his head down whispering his words. He brought his finger under my jaw and stroked my lips with his pinkie.

"I know you have to go. It doesn't mean I have to like it," I said and snuggled deeper in the blanket. The frigid night was making my toes numb. I risked it to be next to Edward, I would risk anything to lie next to him. I hated when he left to hunt. I sulked and drew in deep breaths.

"I will be thinking of you the whole time we are away." Edward leaned next to my ear and kissed my check. His cool lips brushed my skin and I shivered, body chills. I rubbed my finger down his arm and felt his granite skin as smooth as ever. No body lotion no matter how expensive could imitate Edward's skin texture.

"I don't like that you wait a long time to hunt, it's too dangerous." I said and looked at his face. I saw the hesitancy flicker in his eyes even though he tried to remain neutral. This was killing me, him to stalling to eat so I could have him with me.

"Don't be ridiculous I'm fine." He moved his face closer to mine. I stared at his perfect cheekbones carved and distinct. He leaned closer and I remembered to breathe. He molded his lips to mine and kissed me gently. I sat up and put my arms around his neck. I kissed his lips feeling his tongue slightly playing with mine. I bent my head to kiss his neck. I felt him stiffen.

"Sorry," I mumbled and withdrew. I happened to know that my blood was a thousand times more tempting when he was hungry. I leaned against the pillows and stared at his reaction.

"Just give me a minute." He leaned back and stared out the window. "I'll be fine." He sat beside me and pulled me onto his lap. "Okay, I can stand to be near you." He laughed and played with my hair.

"Do you ever notice how we never watch TV together or play a board game?" I asked stroking his forearm with my fingers.

"Would you like to watch TV, I think I have Monopoly the first edition somewhere?" He asked and stared at me. He had a worried look on his face like it never dawned on him to bring a TV into his bedroom.

"No, I was just wondering that's all. Do you mean the first ever edition of Monopoly?" I said playfully and continued to caress his forearm. I looked up and saw Edward's eyes become thoughtful. He looked down and stared intensely at me.

"Bella, whatever you want to do, no matter what, I will do for you." He proclaimed and gathered his arms around me. "I want you to be happy." He leaned forward and gently embraced me.

"Do you think I take you for granted?" I couldn't help myself. I had to know. Instantly I felt his arms stiffen around me. He looked at me questioningly confusion lurking behind his eyes. I asked a question he wasn't prepared for. He gazed at me for a while and thoughtfully paused before answering.

"No, I don't think that ever. Why would you ask me that?" I felt his arms loosen around me. He moved to the edge of the bed and sat with his back towards the glass wall. His eyes burned through me.

"It was nothing really. I was talking to Alice, and she mentioned that in our conversation that's all." I stammered and moved to the edge of the bed, beside him.

"What was the conversation about?" I could tell Edward was controlling his emotions. I knew that part of his behavior well. He acted nonchalantly but yearning smoldered behind his every word.

"Forget it, it's okay. It was just a silly conversation." I muttered and slid down to the pillows.

Edward appeared beside me. He held my hands and whispered softly. "I'm not upset, please tell me."

"Don't get mad at Alice she didn't mean any harm, okay?" I held his eyes waiting for his nod.

He rolled his eyes. "Fine, I won't get upset at Alice." He held his tongue because chances were he was going to get upset either way.

"We were talking about relationships yesterday. We were in my bedroom, studying for the History final. Well I was studying and Alice was painting her nails." I begin and noticed Edwards face. He was listening closely but thoughtlessly ran his fingers through my hair.

'And then what?" He asked letting go of my strand of hair and put both hands behind his head. He arched his face and took a small breath.

"Well, she asked me why I didn't like for you to go hunting with Jasper and Emmett." I said and stared at his reaction. So far no emotion flickered across his face. He nodded and frowned.

"What did you tell her?" He released one of his hands and put it on my leg and rubbed my thigh softly.

I was having trouble concentrating. I could feel his hand stroking and rubbing my leg. "Umm, I said it bothered me when you went away. I didn't like when you were gone."

"Oh," he stopped rubbing my leg and propped on one arm. "You don't have to worry about me leaving you. It's an impossibility." His words were inflicted with desire.

"Okay, then she added that there would be times when you leave. She said that I shouldn't take it for granted that you'll always be near me." I bent down and swung my hair to hide my face.

"Alice can be quite annoying. I don't know why she is planting these thoughts in your head." He was definintly angry. He was now standing beside the bed with his fists clenched. He darted to the door.

"Please Edward you said you weren't going to get angry." I threw his own words back into the conversation. He paused at the doorway. He walked back to me.

"I know what I promised. I do not take you for granted either. I know you will not act rashly." He said and moved next to me on the bed. He began to kiss my shoulder.

Now I paused. "What do you mean I won't act rashly?"

"Bella, its not in your nature to be uncontrollable. I just know that you will listen when I tell you to do something." He murmured. His lips slid up to my cheek.

"Wait, do you think I'm predictable, boring." I stated and moved to look him in the eyes. I saw the guilt of what he said.

"Not that I think your predictable just constant. You know what I mean. I don't have to worry about you." He smiled and moved closer.

"That makes me angry. You think I'm boring." I said and folded my arms.

"Bella, your not boring. You're anything but boring. Now stop being ridiculous."