Prelude - Third Person
The thunder crashed loudly as it rolled in around the small town of Huntersville Alabama. The rain was coming down harder than it had in years, the sloshing of the trees and leaves was all that could be heard for miles around.
Two ten year old children ran swiftly through the forest, laughing with each other as they reached the edge of the small secluded beach. The rain was pouring all around as they ran onto the harsh sand, the young boy chasing the young girl.
" Bella are you gonna answer my question" , he shouted from behind her, whilst running to catch up.
She stopped and turned to him. "No"
" No , you wont answer my question or no you wont marry me?", he walked towards her slowly.
" Edward im ten years old, i got to much to live for" . With that Bella took of running further up the beach towards the loudest part of the storm. She stopped to look up at the luminous sky and the swirling clouds above.
Edward paused a few feet away and turned to face her, She looked up at him and they walked slowly towards each other. At that moment a sharp blast of lightening crashed to the ground feet away from them, Bella screamed at the top of her lungs in fear and jumped into Edward's waiting arms, clinging to him tightly.
Edward laughed and looked at her terrified face " come on scardy cat". He led her by hand to the sit under the nearest tree on the beach edge. He gently rubbed the tops of her arms to warm her up quicker, She looked up into his eyes.
"Edward Cullen, why do ya'll wanna marry me for anyhow?" she drawled. He looked into her wide brown eyes.
"So i can kiss you anytime i want" he whispered. She stared at him with surprised eyes.
Edward inched his face closer to Bella, he bent his head and she looked up into his sparkling green eyes. Edward pushed his lips onto hers gently. The thunder rumbled loudly above them and they broke apart, Bella jumped up terrified and bolted into the forest.
"Come on Edward, lets get out of here, my mama's gonna kill me, she'll be looking for me. We can come back tomorrow and take a look then".
Edward stared after her as she disappeared into the forest depths, he caught his breath and thought about his first kiss.
" Im coming Bella" he whispered to himself and then took of running after her as the thunder battled on above him.