I inhaled the frosty Alaskan air. It was beautiful, sure, especially while standing here with Edward, but damn, It was cold! I gave another shiver and Edward shot me a glance full of worry, he scooped me into his arms and ran, entering a part of the enormous forest that took home to Denali, he ran faster and faster to our destination, my beautiful, strawberry blonde rival's house. Tanya.
I sighed; it felt great being held in Edward's arms, next to his chest where no beat was heard. I reminded myself that that soon would be me, without a heartbeat, and beautiful. Someone who could stand by Edward's side and feel like she belonged. Edward kissed my head and held me tighter, shielding me from the bitter wind. I inhaled his sweet aroma, nothing could ruin this moment I thought, closing my eyes.
Well, I spoke (er...thought) too soon, I felt Edward slowing down and I opened my eyes as a large cabin came into view. I grumbled incoherently, not exactly excited to meet Tanya and 'the females' Rosalie had said lived here.
"No competition." Edward reminded me, recognizing my expression.
"Mmhmm," I mumbled "Sure, sure." I added automatically, a saying I inherited from my ex best friend. My stomach knotted as Jacob memories flooded back to me. Edward knocked and a half a second later a beautiful women appeared at the door. I blinked, taking in her beauty. She had a similarity to Rosalie, although her hair was different and much shorter, she was kind of like a combination of Rosalie and Alice.
"Edward!" she said while letting out a squeal-like giggle, and I knew if I hadn't been in Edwards arms she would have hugged him.
I raised one eyebrow, glancing up at Edward suspiciously wondering if that was the reason why he hadn't put me down yet.
"Hello Tanya, you look well." Edward said, smiling politely.
I cleared my throat.
"Oh did you bring a snack? Now now Edward, we're all still vegetarians! I hope you are still as well!" she giggled, finally giving me a glance.
I glared, already hating her. Edward, finally let me down and put his arm around my waist.
"No Tanya, this is my wife, Bella." Edward said, smiling.
"Oh…well…uh…hello dear." Tanya said, addressing me while smiling and staring at Edward. But, much to her displeasure, Edward was looking at me.
"Hello." I said, giving an 'I don't like you but I'll pretend to' vibe.
"So, where are the others?" Edward asked after the awkward hellos were over with.
"Hunting," Tanya said, turning around and walking down the hallway to the right. "they'll be back in a couple of days, come, I'll show you your room."
Edward and I fallowed her; I smiled, liking the lack of plural for 'room'. Looks like Edward won't have to sneak into my room tonight.
To be continued