When You Thought I Wasn't Looking (Edward to Bella)
When you thought I wasn't looking, I glanced across the cafeteria and found your wide chocolate-
brown eyes focused on me, and although those eyes spoke volumes, I could hear nothing but
silence from the place you were sitting; I couldn't get into your mind to touch your thoughts,
and was terrified to realize that I wanted to, very much.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I glanced at your crimson face, knew something had embarrassed
you, and I wanted, no needed, to know all of your secrets.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I came in at night to watch you sleep, hoping that you were
dreaming about me, knowing that I would dream about you—if I could dream.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw your anger at others' attempts to help,
And I learned that you are very independent.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I say you talk to Mike Newton,
And I felt the first pangs of jealousy in my long life.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I say the way you relate to your family and friends,
And I learned that you are caring, protective, and fiercely loyal.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I noticed your fragile body,
And I realized how easily I would destroy it.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you almost crushed by a van, and I realized that I am very
protective, and I need to be your protector.