BPOV

I was lying on my bed, ready to sleep with Edward next to me when sudden flinch of pain aroused inside my lower abdomen. I suddenly realised what it was, reminding me it was that time of month and my period would start about tomorrow morning.

I tried to curl closer to Edward's chest although my leg in the cast could not move but his arms tightened around me and he pulled himself closer. When another pain rippled to me, I realised that this is the first time I would have my period since Edward and I got close,(not including the time when I could not move from James' attack as I had a lot of other injuries at the time). I was frustrated with the fact that I was not helping him, when he had a hunger for my blood. So, I guess he should go hunting although I wish he could stay with me.

"Edward?" I whispered into his chest

"Yes" his melodic voice answered back, while inhaling my scent

"I think you should go hunting, tomorrow"

Edward froze for a few seconds, before lifting my chin gently and holding my gaze, he looked a bit worried "I am not hungry now" his voice rushed " Why?. Do I scare you, love?"

"No" I said quickly and traced his worried feature with my fingertip as it relaxed and he sighed. I guess he was not hungry, his eyes were still gold.

"Bella…" his voice velvety voice called, reminding me to continue and at that, my blood started rushing to my cheek, I did not want to talk to him about periods, it was embarrassing. He noticed my change in colour and brushed his fingertips across my cheek, which only deepened the colour. "What are you thinking?" he asked with curiosity in his voice and the crooked smile that accelerated my heart.

"I… I…mm… it's just that I think my period will start tomorrow, mm…so…" I mumbled locked in his dazzling gaze. He sighed in response and broke the gaze. I buried my face in his chest, as soon as I could as more blood rushed across my face. So, was he angry , or maybe disgusted with stupid human needs. I did not want to upset him. I think he could feel my overheated body.

He embraced me after a minute and whispered in my ear, softly, "did you want me to go hunting because you thought I would have difficulty to control during your menstruation?" I nodded, too embarrassed to talk about this topic.

"Is that all? Its not that you did not want me to be here?" I nodded again, before saying quietly, "I will always want you around , but.." he put a cold finger on my lips, to stop me and I finally lifted my head up to meet his eyes. He smiled softly and took the finger from my lips and started running it through my hair.

" Bella, love , you do not have to worry. Your blood will be like… dead, it is not that appetizing. Besides I am getting more used to it every time, it is not your first time is it…?" he asked grinning crookedly towards the last sentence. Of course, I started blushing again and hid my face, "OH". That's all I could say.

I knew he smelt me when I had my last few periods, he had a good sense of smell and especially, in Biology, that close to him… Ohhhh , this is embarrassing why did not I think of his sensitive nose before.

I heard him chuckle beside me at my reaction and press his lips towards hair, while try to bury my head further into his chest.