Bella's Pov
After a few hours of sulking I finally decided to go and find Alice. It took another good 30 minutes before Gianna finally told me they went to hunt and would be back soon. I sighed again and headed in the direction of the music room. I knew where it was since it was where I spent most of my time when we were forced to visit this horrid place.
As I got closer to my destination I could hear someone playing the piano. Rose must have come back early, I thought to mysel quickening my pace. Even if Rose wasn't my first choice to have sister bonding time with, she was still my sister and I needed to talk to someone. But as I got closer I noticed that the notes seemed to be more complicated. Had Rose been practising? I shook of the weird feeling I was getting and continued toward the music room.
I was three steps away from the door when I smelled it. That deliosous scent. Being the coward I am I ran back to the guest room Aro had labled as mine and locked the door. For being a vampire I was a huge chicken.
(3 weeks later)
I've been successfull in avoiding Edward for awhile. But for some on odd reason I craved to see his flawless face. And because of this I made sure to ask Carlisle how his illness was very night. Apparently Edward seemed to be getting sicker and that worried me.
Alice had gotten close to Edward. She claimed he was like the brother she never had or just couldn't remember. One or the other. And because of her new found closeness she begged me to just hold my breath and check on Edward myself. Apparently everyone in this damn castle believed that I was the only one that could figure out was wrong. Once Alice even came to me on her knees. She looked like she would cry if she could. And then she pleaded, saying that she didn't think he would live much longer if I didn't help.
Edward's Pov
I't been three friggen weeks. Alice was an upside to the usually dull days, she was very peppy and made me laugh easily, just like her brother Emmett that visited occasionally. But I wanted to see Bella. As soon as she had fled from the room exactly three weaks ago I wnted to see her. To talk to her. There was no question that she was absolutely beautifull, but that's not what I was thinking about. I don't know what it was but somethin drew me to her like a magnetic force.
I sighed and slammed my fist into the wall of my large bedroom. I couldn't get her out of my head, and it was worse now because Alice and the rest of the cullens went hunting so I was alone with my thoughts. I groaned and flopped onto my bed. My knees had been killing me all week, and I had hardly been able to get up for more than a few minutes, but I managed. For that few minutes anyway.
My fingers tingled wanting to be over the piano keys again but I wasn't sure if I could make it. I sighed and stood groaning at the pain in my bones. I forced my way to the music room and sat down carefully at the piano. It had been three weeks since I'd played and as soon as I hit the first note I relaxed.
As I was getting to the middle of clair de lune the door opened and someone walked in. I knew it wasn't Gianna because I couldn't hear their foot steps which meant it wasn't a human.
"You shouldn't be afraid of me you know." I said calmly not opening my eyes since I had closed them at the beginning of the song. I knew whoever it was was afraid because they hadn't approached me yet. It was just smething I was always able to tell.
"How did you know I was afraid?" Asked the most beautifull voice I had ever heard. In fact just from the sound of her voice my finger slipped and I hit the wrong key making a deep sound that clearly didn't fit. I knew who it was just from the voice.
"Good to see you again Bella." I replied purposley not answering her question, as I continued playing. Suddenly I felt her presence beside me and my whole bdy seemed to feel on fire.
"You didnt answer my question." She stated annoyed making me chuckle and finally open my eyes to see the beautifull creature which is Bella.
"Just a feeling I had. Care to join me?" I smirked and scooted over so she could sit on the bench next to me. She hesitated and then sat down and watched me play in what appeared to be awe.
"You're better than Rosaile and she's practiced for over a decade." She breathed once I had finished playing my mother's favorite.
"I've practised my entire life. That piece was actually one I wrote." I laughed at the shock on her face when I told her that. "You on't believe me?"
"No, I do, it's just that, it's hard to believe you can be so good wih only 17 years practice." She shook her head. I chuckled.
"My mother was a good teacher. Her name was Elizabeth Mason."
"Was?"
"She died a few years ago." I sighed and pressed a few keys randomly. My mother had always wanted me to be a famous piano player but I always wanted to be a doctor. I dissapointed her so much back then.
"I'm so sorry." Bella whispered. I looked up and grinned at her.
"It's okay. I miss her but she's with my dad again so I'm sure she's happy. My dad died when I was five." I explained at her questioning look. Before I knew what was happening Bella had her arms around me in a hug.
"I can't even imagine how hard that must have been." She whispered. I couldn't answer. Her touch was sending bolts of electricity through my veins, but all I knew was that I liked it.
After that little confession from me, Bella stayed and talked about her human life for a bit. She didn't say much since she could barley remember anything from those days but she said enough for me. Then we talked about music and after Aro kicked us out of the music room she still stayed with me and we talked in my room. I was falling hard for Bella Cullen, or Swan as she prefeered to reminfd her of her human years, and I wasn't trying to stop.
Bella's Pov
I sighed. Sitting in my stupid guest room was very boring. I decided o get up and go see if anyone was in the music room, hoping it would be empty. But of course with my luck Edward was there. Surprisingly I enjoyed talking to him, and as long as I held my breath it wasn't to hard to be in his presence.
When Aro kicked us out of the music room I followed him to his large room. I sat criss cross on the end of his bed and he leaned against the head bored. I found myself admiring the way he laughs, and smiles crookidly, even the way his eyebrows knit together when he's confused. There was no doubt about it. I was in love with Edward Mason.
He fell asleep while I watched over him, and even though I should have left I didn't. He looked so peacefull when he slept and I was ogling too much to leave. I just watched him sleep untill the sun rose. He woke up earlier than expected. I was about to sneak out of his room so he wouldn't realize that I stayed all night when he did.
"Bella? How long have you been here?" He yawned stretching an arm above his head causing his muscles to flex. If I could drool I would be.
"All night. I like watching you sleep." I shrugged and he laughed.
"I'm sure it's not that interesting. But now that you're here." He smirked patting the space next to him. I grinned and sat next to him leaning into his side.
"You look peacefull when you sleep. Did you have a good dream?" I asked turning my head slightly to look at him. His eyes were glazed but he was staring at me.
"Wonderfull dream actually." He whispered. I couldn't look away from his gaze. His emerald green eyes were so intense and insnaely beautifull that it was almost like I was under a spell.
"May I know what is was about?" I whispered sending my cool breath across his face. He inhaled deeply closing his eyes and nodded. Probably with out thiking.
"You. I was dreamin about what a wonderfull, beautifull creature you are." He admitted huskily opening his eyes to look at me again. I almost gasped when he did. His eyes were a darker green, now with desire, but I couldn't give in. I would hurt him.
"Edward-" I started but he surprised me by kissing me softly. I kissed him back carefully, while I enjoyed his warmth against my cold. When he pulled away to breath I trailed kisses up his jaw to his ear and then back down needed some kind of contact.
"Bella," He breathed while I continued my trail. "I'm in love with you."
