This takes place in Eclipse, soon after the visitor in Bella's room. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review
I looked at the clock on the wall. Edward had only left ten minutes ago, but I was desperate to see him again. The clock read ten minutes past ten. Charlie was lounging on the couch watching another football game. I sighed in relief that the vampire that had been in my room when Charlie was asleep didn't go anywhere near my father. I shuddered at the thought of what might have happened if Charlie had woken up during that time.
Because of the recent visitor in my room and the attacks in Seattle, I was not left alone for even a minute. Every second that passed someone was outside patrolling the area around my house, making sure nothing would harm me, or my dad. I felt sorry for whoever was out there tonight. Even though they would not be affected by the weather, it was still cold and wet outside and I didn't want to think of any of my future family having to go out of their way just to keep me safe.
Once the dishes were done and Charlie was happily on the couch, I figured it would be an acceptable enough time to go to bed. "Night Dad" I called, peeping my head round the living room to see Charlie lounging on the couch, intent on the match on TV. "Goodnight Bell" Dad said, looking up at me for a moment before turning his head back to the game.
I walked up the stairs slowly, knowing it would be a good fifteen or twenty minutes before Edward would arrive. I thought of what he would be doing now; probably following the trail or doing some surveillance to pass the time. Even though I knew I would be safe and someone would be running around outside to make sure nothing was going on, I still flicked the light on and glanced around my room.
There was a slight breeze in my room from the window I nearly always kept open. I walked towards my closet, careful not to trip over the few items of clothing I had left that were scattered on the floor. I was getting annoyed at the lack of clothing I had, thanks to my visitor who stole various items I had worn. Eventually I found an old pair of sweats and a long sleeved top to wear.
On my way to the bathroom I grabbed my familiar toiletries bag and a towel, hoping that a shower would help pass the time until Edward arrived. As soon as I was in the bathroom I undressed quickly and turned on the hot water. While waiting for the shower to warm up, I looked in the mirror.
My eyes had light shadows underneath; the stress of the visitor in my room and fear of Victoria had caused me not to sleep very well. I decided to brush my teeth again, trying to remove the last traces of dinner from my teeth. After a minute or so the water was warm enough to get in.
I climbed into the shower carefully but quickly, eager to let the hot water release all my tension. As the water ran over my shoulders I began to relax. My muscles were loosened as the steamy heat ran over my skin. Not wanting to get to my room and be alone for a long time, I ran my strawberry shampoo through my hair slowly, massaging it into each individual strand and washing it out just as intently.
After ten long minutes I hoped out of the shower, towelling and dressing quickly. Once I was decent, I headed downstairs to show Charlie; I didn't want him coming and checking on me tonight as that would mean Edward would have to release me, even if it is only for a few seconds.
As soon as he spotted me Charlie turned the volume down on the TV and looked concerned. I had no idea what type of expression was on my face, but I quickly changed it to a calm mask. "Bella" he began, taking on the tone he had used when he needed to comfort me "Are you okay? You look kind of frightened" Charlie was now looking at me with nothing but concern and care covering his features. "Yeah I'm fine Dad" I lied, hoping that he would buy it, after all I could hardly tell him that I was afraid of a revengeful vampire that kept making appearances in Forks and a stranger who had stolen my scent from my room.
"If you say so" Charlie replied, only half convinced. He turned the volume back up on the TV and turned his attention to the game. I was once again thankful that Charlie isn't as perceptive as Renee. The clock now said Ten Twenty Five, so Edward should be here in a few minutes.
I all but ran up the stairs, watching where I stepped very carefully, and headed straight into my room. I was raining heavily outside and there was now a fierce breeze blowing through the window. I thought about closing it, but I didn't want there to be any chance that Edward might think that I didn't want him here tonight.
Instead I went over to my rocking chair and started out the window. The rain became louder and after about half a minute there was a movement outside my house. For a split second I was scared, but then I saw the familiar figure slide effortless and gracefully onto my windowsill. Edward looked up at me, water dripping from his bronze hair, a wide smile placed on his face. His legs were still dangling outside the house, and his torso was leaning away from the inside of my room.
It look a few minutes for me to break away from his intense eyes to realise he was soaking and didn't want to get my floor all wet. I looked around my room, trying to find my towel so he could come inside. As soon as I found it, I tossed it towards him, wanting him inside and near me as soon as possible. Edward caught it without any difficulty, despite my pathetic aim.
Placing the towel on the floor, Edward flung his legs inside so quickly I could hardly see the movement. One second he was sitting on my windowsill, the next he was standing in my room like a god, dripping with raindrops that stuck to his hair and clothes like diamonds.
Not wanting to make Charlie suspicious, I crept down the hallway quietly, grabbed about four towels from the cupboard and brought them back to my room for Edward. Smiling I walked over to him and held the towels out for him to take.
"You know I don't get cold right?" Edward asked in his beautiful velvet voice that made my heart double in speed just at the sound of it. "I know" I replied, getting slightly lost in his eyes "I figured you might need to dry off. I don't exactly want Charlie to get suspicious because everything in my room is wet". Edward laughed and took the towels from me, pulling a backpack off his back I hadn't noticed he had until now.
I looked at him questionably. He saw my confused expression and laughed. "It's a change of clothes. Alice told me that you wouldn't like it much if I wasn't able to hold you because I was covered in water" I blushed, reminding myself to thank Alice later. "Alice put something in there for you too" he continued, pulling out a Victoria's Secret bag.
My eyes widened in shock and I blushed, hoping Edward hadn't looked inside it. He handed the bag to me, smirking at my expression. I don't think I will thank Alice anymore. Without even looking what was inside, I took the bag and buried it deep in the back of my closet; if it was anything like the last things she had bought me from Victoria's Secret, I would not ever be wearing them.
By the time I had turned back to Edward he was fully dressed in a dry shirt and pants, standing right in front of me. Shocked, I felt myself begin to fall; I had told Edward not to sneak up behind me like that. Of course, Edward caught me before I was even halfway towards the ground, laughing to himself.
I tried to mock glare at him but was unsuccessful as he started to 'dazzle me' with his eyes, leaving me breathless. After many failed attempts, I was able to break away. "That's not fair" I accused him, slightly teasing. He knew that he could get anything he wanted just by releasing his eyes on me. "Is too" he said, leaning in towards me. Before I even had time to protest, his lips were on mine.
Knowing it wouldn't last long, I made the most of the short time I had, wrapping my arms around his neck. Always too soon, he pulled away chuckling. "You look tired" he said softly, stroking the shadows under my eyes. Before I had time to reply he had slung me up into his arms and laid me on the bed, wrapping a thick blanket between up and burying me under the covers.
"Goodnight" he whispered, leaning over to kiss my head. I heard him start to hum my lullaby, but I couldn't get to sleep. Although I felt warm under the covers, I would prefer it so much more if Edward held me. I didn't like the fact he was exposed to the open for some reason. I would have preferred so much more if he was under the covers with me. It would make me feel a lot more comforted. Almost as if he was safe, even though I knew he was almost indestructible.
"Edward" I began, turning towards him. Edward stopped humming and turned his face closer to mine. "Yes, love". I though about telling him I was afraid and wanted him to hold me, but I didn't want him to worry. "Never mind" I said, closing my eyes and trying to go back to sleep.
"Bella" Edward moaned; he hated it that he couldn't tell what I was thinking. I opened my eyes to see his golden eyes inches from mine, smouldering. "Please tell me" he pleaded "Whatever it is". I couldn't say no when he looked at me like that, his eyes dazzling me.
"Fine" I mumbled, blush starting to rise on my cheeks "I was just wondering if…" I trailed off, not knowing how to phrase it. "If…" Edward prodded. I bit my lip; if I told him I was scared he would worry, but I wanted him to hold me close, it would make me feel a lot safer.
"Well I know that you are all keeping a watch and there is nothing to be afraid of but I can't help it. I don't like that I'm all wrapped up in here and you're out there" I blurted out, much to my embarrassment, and hid my face back in the covers. I felt a cool hand pull the blanket off my face and Edward's face inches from mine.
"I don't like to see you afraid" he said, starting to worry like I feared he would "What can I do to help". I thought about that for a brief second. "You could come under here with me?" I asked, hopeful. His mouth turned down at the corners "You'll get cold" he said, and I could see how it saddened him that he thought he couldn't give me what I wanted.
"I'll be fine Edward" I said, hoping this would convince him "Please" I asked again in a small voice. The next thing I felt were Edward's arms wrapped around me under the covers, pulling me to his chest and embracing me close. "Is this okay?" he asked, sounding worried.
"This is perfect" I replied happily, snuggling deeper into his chest. "I couldn't agree more" he whispered, kissing the top of my head. I started drifting off into sleep, hearing Edward's beautiful voice hum my lullaby into my ears. I smiled against his chest and drifted into deep sleep, lying perfectly in my angels arms.