Chapter 2
I felt ridiculous. Well, maybe not that exactly. I was excited, yes, that was the word I was looking for. I couldn't stop smiling. I hate it when I can't even control a smile. Pathetic, I thought.
I was excited, because the sun was up, and I lay in Edward's arms. I was so happy. This moment was perfect. But I frowned when I realized it would end.
"How are you feeling Bella?"
"I... I don't know. Entirely."
Edward raised an eyebrow at this. He probably thought I was insane.
"Bella Cullen. What are you thinking?"
"I'm thinking that..." I realized what I was about to say was embarassing, and stopped. But it was too late. I had to finish the thought so I wouldn't look like a fool.
"that being here is perfect."
"Well, I like that you think that"
After that we didn't move and I liked that. The room was dark, and I was perfectly happy. Edward sat up, and I did with him. He turned me around awkwardly and I looked at him. His hands were shaking and he kissed me. I never wanted to move.
But Edward pulled away, and I went towards him to make it last longer. He laughed and whispered in my ear.
"Bella, time for high school."
"Five more minutes Edward."
So he leaned forward and kissed me again. He pulled away and stared into my eyes. I frowned, and he laughed.
"Get ready Bella Swan."
"No way. I get to be Bella Cullen in high school."
"Then who will I be?"
"You. You can be Edward Swan."
He laughed. "I like it."
"Good. Because you're going to have my last name for awhile now."
The first day of high school was fine. Edward managed to get us in all of the same classes. To the other students, we were outcasts. They subconsciously avoided us. Everyone assumed we were dating. Married, but close enough.
I frowned. I wore Edward's mother's ring, now belonging to me, on the wrong finger for it's purpose. I never really liked the idea of marriage, but it still seemed wrong to me.
I liked going home. We walked, ran in forests, because we had no car. Edward at least could have managed to take us in a car.
I wanted to go talk to everyone. I missed them so much. I assumed Edward was overreacting.
At home, we laid down on the couch. Edward twisted his fingers through my hair.
After awhile, he spoke. "Bella, I have to go get something. I'll be back shortly."
I wanted to ask what that something was, but if he wanted me to know, or thought I would be safer if I knew, then he would have told me.
I sat there for awhile, unmoving. It occurred to me that I was alone, and I should feel lonesome, but I didn't. I wanted Edward to come back now.
A door opened, and I leaped up to skip over to Edward coming in the door. Or so I thought that was who it was. I was wrong, dead wrong. I gasped, and stopped dead where I was, seeing Emmett in the doorway.
I wanted Edward now. Badly. I needed his help. I had to make sure this was real. It was.
I took a large, but subtle step backwards. "Hello Emmett." I said as cheerfully as possible.
"Come over here Bella."
I had to obey. I was scared. But I couldn't disobey him, he was my brother, and he would be suspicious if i rejected him.
I hopped over to him, hoping what I thought would happen, wasn't going to happen. And luck wasn't in my favor.
Emmett grabbed me, and pulled me out of the house.
I yelled at him. "Emmett! Where are you taking me!"
It was no use, I sounded too panicked.
"Away."
I didn't want to know where away was. I was in shock.
"Why Emmett!" I was screaming in fear as he pulled me harder.
He didn't answer. I was really afraid now. "Edward!" I was in panic, I needed Edward to come help me.
"Precious Edward isn't going to come save you now. I took care of him."
My eyes widened in horror. No was all I could manage to get out. I started sobbing. Tearless sobs that wouldn't help anything.
Emmett threw me in the car, and managed to get in while cuffing me with his hands.
"Will Edward be okay?"
"Yes, he will be fine. But if I were you, I would be more concerned about myself."
My eyes widened more, but I was relaxed. Now I was captured, the fear was over. I couldn't change anything. Edward was okay, so I knew I would manage.
I sobbed more anyway. I wouldn't see Edward for a long time.
"Shut up Bella. You're driving me insane."
"I don't care Emmett." I continued crying.
"I'm sorry Bella, I truly am. But if you cooperate, this will be over faster."
I waited, and sat still. I thought about Edward holding me, and calmed down more. I managed to get to an almost sleeping stage.
"If I let you go, will you run Bella?"
"No."
He let go of my wrists. I held myself together. I wanted to go back to Edward.
