AN: Thanks for reading.
Words: 500 [Flash Fiction]
Characters: Edward+Bella
Rating: K
Details: Fanon (Twilight/New Moon)
Prompt #3 [Photo of Girl lying in middle of road]
Bella's Point of View
"Er, Bella, stargazing usually doesn't happen until it's… you know, dark. When the stars are actually visible. And certainly not in the middle of the road."
"I'm not stargazing, silly. It's called… sun-gazing," I said earnestly, patting the wide space next to me. "I'm having fun."
"You're not doing anything."
"Exactly." I grinned and groaned satisfactorily under the brilliant heat of the sun. "When was the last time you did that?"
Edward sighed and sat cross-legged next to me. Under the sun, the diamonds on his skin came to life and I traced his arms, completely in awe. He stared down at me, amused, before looking back up at the sky. "You always have loved the sun… " He mused.
I nodded, remembering some happy times from Phoenix. I'd always enjoyed coming from school and curling up with a good book on our hammock outside our home. At times, I wished I could do that here, but it wasn't the same without the sun. Besides, with graduation coming up next year, I had more responsibilities.
"But, Bella, this is dangerous," Edward stated uneasily.
I sighed. The full effect of the sun was rare in Forks, so I was determined to enjoy while it lasted. Edward could continue to be his stubborn self if he wanted.
"I'm willing to take my chances."
"Seriously, though, Bella. You won't know a car's coming until it's hit you—literally."
"With my luck, it'll be truck."
"Not funny, Bella."
I pretended to be disappointed. "I know. And my human reflexes are so slow. I won't get away in time. You're right; I was looking forward to this, but I guess… I should go."
I made a move to get up, but Edward, rolling his eyes, pushed me back down.
"Don't think I don't know your strategy, Ms. Drama Queen," He said, sounding exasperated. But his eyes with alight with unwilling humor. "Just sit down then. Do you really think I would let anything happen to you?"
Smiling smugly, I asked my own question instead of answering his, knowing it would drive him nuts. It always did. "Then why are we even having this discussion?"
He ignored this. "You have the craziest ideas, my danger-magnet. And it's my job to protect you from them."
"That's what I was banking on in the first place, Edward," I yawned lazily. "We just had a very unnecessary conversation in which you were being ridiculously protective and paranoid, and I ended up winning anyway because I'm right. Any lessons learned?"
"Yes; Bella Swan is a dangerous creature who enjoys playing on her boyfriend's emotions, and taking advantage of his affections and protectiveness towards her."
"You got that right. But it really wasn't about my soaking up Vitamin D, to tell you the truth. I just wanted to see you in the sun. You would've said no if I'd asked."
Edward was thoughtful.
"Correction; A dangerous creature with a devious mind… Speaking of which, I really wish I could read it."