Twilight 25: Round Seven

by JennaReads

Twenty-five drabbles featuring mostly Edward and Bella. Unrelated bits using the Twi25 prompts. Ratings are indicated within, but I tend to write mostly M-rated pieces.

1. Prompt 1 - Blood is thicker than water

The Twilight Twenty-Five

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Prompt: Blood is thicker than water.

Pen Name: Jenna Reads

Pairing/Characters: Bella/Edward

Rating: K

Beta: Tiff with Emergency Beta Services

(But any errors are my own, 'cause I can be stubborn and can't resist tweaking.)

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"Look away."

She shook her head. "It's not right."

"It doesn't-"

"It does matter. He's your brother, Edward."

"Immaterial."

Bella rolled her eyes, but before she could continue, he shoved his hand into her hair and forced her to meet his gaze. "Yes, we share the same blood. This rift will pass."

His hand tightened in her hair, his eyes closed and he pressed a lingering kiss to her forehead. The bond between them sharpened, pulled taut, uncompromising. "But you, sweet Bella...Blood is not thicker than water...for you, only you, make my blood sing. You are my everything."