Bella Swan
"Edward…" I whispered softly, my hands trying to find his face. I found it, and my fingers started tracing his jaw line, his lips, the dark shadows under his eyes and everything else on his wonderful face. My other hand was entwined in his, with his icy-cold fingers playing with the lovely ring that was now mine. My eyes fluttered open. The room was black, only because the curtains were pulled. I knew that it had to be at least noon. We were lying on the bed in his room, that we would probably soon get rid of. After my eyes had adjusted to the lightless room, I found his face again, but with my eyes. I already had his face, and all of his wonderful features memorized. So now all I could do is stare at the amazing man that was also, now mine.
"Good morning, love," he whispered, leaning toward me and kissing my lips. Like always, and always too soon, he pulled away. I sucked in a lung full of air and let it out in a huge sigh. Even though it was still dark, I could see his onyx eyes staring at me. We stared at each other for a good long time. It was silent and it seemed almost as if time had stopped, everything revolved around us. That's the way it felt. It turned out being be who broke the silence with a long exaggerated sigh.
"Bella," he said, "you're killing me again…What are you thinking?" His lips twisted into that incredible grin. He had his other hand running through my hair.
I sighed and closed my eyes. "How can it be that something so perfect is mine? I'm just Bella -- just plain Bella Swan. No more than that."
"You're not just Bella; you're my Bella."
Right there, I knew his words were true and meaningful. I pulled his face toward me and caught his lips with mine. This kiss was very soft and yet so passionate and breath-taking. He leaned a little more into the kiss. I pulled away, breaking our lips and catching my breath. Before I knew it, his lips were back on mine and both of his hands cupped my face as he pulled me closer. This time, he pulled away, his hands still on my face. My eyes met his and we stayed like that for a long 10 seconds.
"I love you, Isabella Swan."
"It's Bella," I growled.
He just laughed and pulled me into a kind of awkward hug, but I loved it all the same. I felt him intake a whole lungful of air, probably smelling my hair again. He then let it all out in a huge sigh.
"Are you sure you are ready for this?" I heard the worry and sorrow in Edward's voice, it kind of hurt.
I knew exactly what he was referring to; my becoming of a vampire. It was finally the day. "I have never been more sure or ready in my life." I managed to look up at his face. It was a very sad picture; if he could cry, this would be when it would be. I couldn't look at his face anymore; it hurt too much, so I buried my face in his chest.
I knew I was ready, I was completely positive I was ready…But, why did it hurt so much? Was I truly ready…? Yes! How could I even think that? It hurt even more to see myself age and the man I love never grow older.
"We could hold it off for a year. Just try out a semester of college, you may want to stay…"
"No," I cut him off, "I want to do it now! I have waited too long as it is. I refuse to turn nineteen, that's too old for me. Besides, you made a promise." I reminded him, touching his nose, "We are…married now, and you said that once I marry you, that you would do it when I wanted to."
"Yes, but…" He trailed off. I knew he really didn't want to do this, but I also knew that in a couple of years – after I had changed – that he would not regret it either. He sighed and kissed my forehead. "Fine." I smiled.
He got up and pulled the curtains back. Although it was almost pitch black in the room, pulling the curtains back didn't really change a thing. That's dreary Forks weather for you, I guess. I sighed as I got up too, taking my place beside Edward. He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. I noticed that the clouds outside were very dark and thick. I also noticed that it was raining.
I heard a light knock on the door; I jumped a little and turned around.
Without taking his gaze off of the window, he smiled and said, "You already know I'm going to let you in, so come on in…"
Alice skipped in the room as happy as ever. Edward suddenly let go of me and Alice fiercely hugged me.
"I'm so glad you're part of the family, you have no idea!" She smiled as she hugged me a little tighter, still being gentle though.
I laughed and patted her spiky head. "Thank you for accepting me in your family. I really appreciate it." Although I still didn't feel completely part of this family yet. I was a Cullen, but only by marriage. I still look so unattractive standing with the Cullens', it was unbelievable. But that would all change today. I smiled, thankful that Edward didn't know what I was thinking.
"Yes, we are ready, Alice." I looked up at Edward hadn't even looked at Alice. But Alice seemed to know what he meant. She nodded then slipped out the door. Alice must have asked Edward, in her mind or something…I didn't know.
He pulled my chin up and kissed me. It was the third time I felt him kiss me like this. It was like he didn't know when he was going to ever see me again, or he was going to leave me. I didn't like it, so I pulled away. I looked at him and stroked his freezing cold cheek. It seemed even cooler than normal, now.
"Don't leave me." I whispered pathetically.
He looked into my eyes with the pained expression still on his face and nodded. Was he seriously thinking about leaving me, when I needed him the most? Without me knowing it, his lips were back on mine and this time, it was the sweet kiss that I loved so much. I sighed into his mouth and arched up against his body, he didn't object, he just pulled me closer. I needed air! He seemed to realize that before me, so he let go of my lips, but still held me close. I tucked my head under his chin and sighed.
"Let's go," I broke free from his arms and grabbed his hand. I led him through the doors and down the stairs. Everyone was at the bottom of the stairs; Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett, Esme and Carlisle. We all walked slowly to the kitchen. Where their prop dining table usually was, there stood a comfortable looking bed. I sighed, knowing that's where I would be spending my next three days. I let go of Edward's cold hand, then went over and sat on the bed.
"Eh, it's not that bad, I think I can stand three days on this." I said, patting the mattress. Honestly, it was the most comfortable bed I had ever seen. Everyone seemed to laugh…Or at least grunt with a smile, except for Edward and Rosalie. "Now, I don't want any long speeches or anything. You know I want to get this over with."
Everyone nodded. Something that was not to be expected. I thought they would try and postpone it for as long as they could.
Alice was first; she walked up next to the bed and wrapped her arms around me. "I love you, Bella. I will always love you and I'm so glad that you are part of the family! I can't wait to have another sister." She still held me and I sighed.
"I love you too, Alice. And again, thank you." She let go of me and kissed my cheek. She smiled as she skipped back to her place.
Jasper nodded and said, "I'm happy for you." He smiled and winked.
To my great surprise, Rosalie came to the bed. To my even greater surprise, she hugged me. I felt awkward, but I accepted the hug.
"You know I don't think that this is what's best for you, but I'm really glad that you are going to be my sister."
"Thank you, Rosalie." She let go and I smiled at her and she walked back next to Emmet.
Emmet had a huge grin on his face. He wrapped his arm around Rosalie's waist. "You know, I'm really going to miss saving your butt every five minutes. It gave me a great deal of entertainment…Not to mention your constant blushing and falling over. Who knows, you might still be clumsy…" He laughed. "Welcome home, sis."
Esme was acting so pleased. "It's so great to have another daughter. This means a great deal to me, Bella." She hugged me and I hugged back, as hard as I possibly could. "I love you, Bella."
"I love you too Esme."
She stood up and straightened out her blouse. She walked over next to Carlisle.
Carlisle, like Jasper, just nodded and smiled.
They all beamed at me for a few moments. Then everyone's eyes turned to Edward.
"I hate you guys…" He glared. "Well, Bella, I know you don't want a long speech, so I just want to say one thing. I love you, and no matter what, I will still love you. For ever and for always." He sat next to me and hugged me. It felt so great. Everything was getting blurry, and that's when I realized I was crying. Great.
"I love you to, Edward. I love you more than anything and you of all people should know that." He now held my face in his palms, his thumbs slowly wiping way the tears as they fell.
"Promise me one more thing," I said, and he nodded. "Stay by my side and don't leave." He closed his eyes and sighed. His forehead tilted to where it was touching mine. After what seemed like forever, he opened his eyes and nodded. He kissed me…my last mortal kiss. It felt sweet, like candy, yet still had a twinge to it. Like a…Rose. After our kiss was broken, he lay my head down on the pillow.
"Close your eyes." So, I closed my eyes. He kissed each of my eye lids. His icy breath freezing my tears on my cheeks. I felt his breath pass my nose, my lips, my chin, until he was at my neck. I took a deep breath as I felt his mouth open a little wider. His teeth were touching my skin, and then they sunk in. I didn't know if it felt good, or if it hurt. I let that slide as I let all my breath out. I felt him sucking and I knew it must be so hard for him. I grabbed his hand, which lay on my chest. I entwined my fingers with his and squeezed them. He slowly pulled his teeth away from my skin. He replaced his teeth with his lips. He kissed the bite.
"I love you." I whispered. It felt like icy water was being poured on me from head to toe, after the icy feeling left, it was replace with fire. It burned so badly. I tightened my lips to let no sound escape. I just let the fire engulf me. That was the last thing I remembered. I was unconscious.