I'll Protect You
Bella Swan wasn't usually one to get scared during thunder storms. But, this particular storm was so loud that she found herself cowering in the fetal position with the blankets pulled over her head.
She desperately wished that Edward was there to comfort her in her time of need, but, alas, he was out hunting and wouldn't be back until the next morning leaving Bella to fend for herself. "This is insane; I'm eight-teen and afraid of a thunderstorm. What am I, three?" She said to herself, cowering as a bolt of lightning lit up the room.
"That's funny, you don't look three to me," A deep velvety voice said from behind her. She screamed and whipped around, giving the vampire an angry glare.
"Don't scare me like that, Edward!" Bella exclaimed, then threw herself into his arms as another bolt of lightning struck, followed by a loud boom of thunder that shook the whole house. Bella whimpered and hid her face in his chest.
"What's wrong, my love?" Edward asked quietly, wrapping his arms around her and holding her tightly. "The thunder is really loud, and scary," she replied, snuggling close as another loud boom shook the house.
"Oh, so that's why you are hiding under here." Edward said, kissing her warm forehead gently. "Yeah, I was scared and you weren't here to comfort me, so I hid from the thunder and lightning." She explained.
Edward laughed quietly and gently pulled Bella out from under the covers, and back to the head of the bed. "Well you don't need to worry anymore, because I'm here and I won't let anything happen to you, I promise," Edward said soothingly into her ear.
Bella smiled at him, and turned around in his arms so she could place a tender, loving kiss on his cool lips. "Thanks for being here, Edward. I love you," Bella whispered, turning back around to rest her head on his hard, cool chest.
"You know I'll always be here to protect you. I love you too, so very much," Edward replied kissing her forehead and pulling the blankets over both of their bodies, before wrapping his arms around her and pulling her closer to him (if that was at all possible).
"Now, why don't you go to sleep," Edward said, and began to quietly hum her lullaby in her ear. "Good night, Edward. I love you," Bella whispered, already falling asleep.
"Good night, my beautiful, silly Bella," Edward whispered back, smiling when she smiled in her sleep. "Oh how I love you, my angel," he said quietly, as he watched her slip into a deep sleep.