I don't own Twilight!
Edward POV
2 years ago
Emmett and Alice have decided to take me to the park. I have no idea why and I still have this weird thing going on where Bella is always on my mind. Emmett was bouncing a basketball and Alice was wearing this pink jogging suit. I didn't want to make my little sister run alone. Anyone could snag her if she wasn't alert. Plus, she is my little sister and I am not about to let every guy here check her out or hit on her. Emmett was shooting baskets with some other guys and I followed Alice. We jogged for about two miles, until she started complaining about sweating, so we stopped. I looked over to Emmett and he was lifting a small girl up by her waist, so she could make a basket. I did a double take and a huge smile spread across my face. Bella.
I jogged to them and stopped in front of her. She of course, didn't realize I was there and ran into my chest. I naturally snaked my arm around her waist to help her keep balanced and gave her my crooked smile when she saw me. She smiled back and hugged me quickly, before blushing and letting go. That blush looks lovely on her cheeks. I want to see it again. "What are you doing here, Bella?" She answered me like it was the most obvious answer in the world, "I come every summer." She seemed surprised at the sarcastic tone she used and looked down, blushing even more. I smiled again and looked to Emmett, who was smiling at us, along with Alice. I glanced back to Bella and she was smiling hugely, bouncing up and down. She looked as if she was ready to take off running, which made me chuckle. "What?" "The little kid got off the swing and I don't want to be rude, but can I go? Please, please, please, please?"
She was clasping her hands together and she gave me the most adorable pout ever. I lost my train of thought for a second and didn't trust my voice, so I nodded. I watched her sprint to the swings and claim one as her own before another little kid in a blue shirt could. Ugh, I hate that kid. He is so annoying and rude. I wish he was a puppy, so I could kick him. Stupid little 5 year old thinks he's smarter than me. Not to mention the fact that he smacked Alice's butt last week.
Alice squealed and clapped, "Eddie's got a girlfriend! Eddie's got a girlfriend!" I glared at her and Emmett while they danced around and sang, "Shut up! I DO NOT!" Alice nodded, "Yes you do! You have a soft spot for that girl. The tough Edward Cullen doesn't have a soft spot and only gives into MY pout." Emmett agreed," Our so called, 'tough guy' is turning into a sissy! Isabella seems to be turning our bad brother into little Miss Sunshine." I shook my head and walked over to Bella, "Whatever makes you happy. I'm not the oversized teddy bear or the freakish little pixie singing in the middle of the park." I picked up my pace and shouted over my shoulder, "And Alice! Your pout ain't got nothing on Bella's!"
I got to Bella, just as she was trying to jump on the swing. She had a look of concentration on her face and she was crouching, before kicking off the ground and holding herself up by the swing's chains. I smirked at her and rested on the pole supporting the swing set. She finally noticed me and glared, "It doesn't like me Edward!" I laughed and picked her up by her hips and set her on the swing. "Thank you." I still had my hands on her hips and I'm not planning on letting go. "So, you like the swings?" I raised an eye brow and she got a little defensive, "The swings are freaking awesome." "How?" She huffed at me, "Well for one, my being a klutz doesn't matter when I am on a swing." I tried to hide my smile and pulled her a little closer to me. "Why are these swings so high? Or maybe you're just short." I noticed the swing was set high enough so she was eye level with me and she couldn't reach the ground, so I smirked. Seriously, someone messed with this swing. No wonder she was able to get it so easily. "I am not! I'm 5'2!" "That's short!"
"Well to you! What are you? Like 8 feet tall? You're like a tree!" I blinked and stared at her, not sure of what to say. "I am not a tree! And for your information, I am 5'8." She nodded, "Yes, you are the equivalent to a tiny tree." I smiled and hugged her again, whispering in her ear, "I'm happy I get to see you when you're not in any danger." She nodded, "Me too. Last time, you looked really mad." Her voice got lower and I decided to forget about that at the moment, so I pulled away slowly. She looked at me and I let go of her hips, grabbing onto the swing instead. I pushed her backwards until she was leaning above me and stepped out of the way, letting go. I must have caught her by surprise because she yelped, "Way to scare the crap outta me!" I chuckled and kept lightly pushing her.
About 10 minutes later, I wanted to talk, so I stepped in front of her and caught her swing. She wrapped her legs around my waist and I liked it. She was blushing and she mumbled, "I didn't want to kick you, but I didn't want to fall back either." I chuckled and tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. She released me and I missed her closeness. "Let's talk?" She nodded, "Bout what?" "You." She sighed dramatically, "Kay. Whatcha wanna know?"
"Tell me everything and anything you can think of right now." She took a huge gulp of air and began talking almost as fast as Alice does when she is hyper. "I like to cook, sleep, relax, read, sing, write, and I like to be alone. I am 14 right now. I was 12 when we first met and I was 13 last year, obviously. I love the rain even though it makes me feel a little sad. I don't have a lot of friends in Phoenix. And that first night you saved me, I never properly thanked you. Matter of fact, I haven't thanked you properly either time." I shook my head, "You didn't have to." She smiled at me and then I felt the swing vibrate. She looked puzzled, but reached into her pocket and answered the phone. She watched me while she spoke and I was too lost in her chocolate colored eyes that I didn't register anything she had said.
She frowned and I did to. She shouldn't look so sad. "I have to go now. My plane leaves in a few hours." I felt my face fall and my shoulders droop a little, but I smiled at her. "When will I see you again?" She shrugged, "I have no idea if I'll be coming for awhile." My heart clenched and I looked into her eyes, "Can you visit when you get a chance?" She nodded, "I wouldn't forget the boy who has saved me twice in the last two years." I helped her off the swing and hugged her once, feeling really sad. You've only seen her three times! Why are you so down? Since when does a girl have this effect on you? I mentally shrugged. I have no freaking idea. There's something about this girl that makes me want her. She fills in the empty space inside of me. That space hasn't been filled since my real mom and dad had died.
I shook my head to clear those thoughts and Bella gave me her number, while I gave her mine. She turned to leave, but I grabbed her hand, noticing how perfectly it fit in mine. She looked up at me, "Be careful. Please." She nodded and I kissed her cheek, not being able to help myself. I let her go and began to walk back to my family, not wanting to see her walk away. But, for some huge reason, I kept having this urge to look back. I quickly glanced at her and I couldn't let her go. I needed to kiss her. She just seemed so intriguing. And since I'm 15, it is pretty obvious that I want to kiss a girl that I really like. I don't know what came over me and I ran to her, my legs moving of their own accord and just as I approached her, a loud screeching got my attention.
An SUV was sliding along the pavement, about to hit Bella. I was close enough, so I grabbed her waist and yanked her back, but the van didn't stop. It came closer to us and I held her tighter to me, while rolling out of the way. Unfortunately, the van hit a lamp post and it began to waver. Seriously, does this girl have bad luck or what? I rolled over her, hoping to take the impact, but she grabbed my shirt. She pushed me up, but didn't let go, rolling and making her land on top of me. The lamp post hit the pavement, about a foot away. I looked up and she was panting and staring at me. Her eyes were wide with fear and I sighed, letting my head fall back on the ground when I saw she was okay. "I swear Bella; this is becoming a regular event every time we meet." She nodded and I could have sworn she whispered, "I don't care." I must have heard wrong.
I know I didn't, but I pretended I did. Alice and Emmett ran over and helped Bella and I up. Emmett and Alice suggested we walk Bella home and I nodded, standing close to her, without touching. I wanted to be close enough in case she fainted, so I could catch her. We passed the same liquor store we met at and a group of guys whistled at her, making her jump. I put my arm around Bella and glared at the group, shutting them up. Alice and Emmett were staring at each other and the pixie lightly tapped my shoulder. Alice was holding her necklace with our crest on it, telling me to give Bella mine. I swallowed and became instantly nervous. Alice and Emmett dismissed themselves as Bella reached her front porch. I grabbed both of her hands. "I'm sorry." I was confused. Why would she be sorry? "Why?" She looked like she was about to cry and she squeezed my hands, "It's like every time we see each other, you have to save me." I nodded and kissed her forehead, "But that's okay. I don't mind one little bit.
"It's not every day I get to save a really pretty girl and get a kiss on the cheek." She gave me a small smile and said good-bye. I turned to see that same group of guys walk by her house and she tensed up. She has a problem with guys. Too many want her. She is much too pretty for her own good. "Bella?" "Yes?" I took a deep breath and took off my wristband with my family's crest on it. She was watching me intently and I slowly held it out. She took it gently, her eyes filled with silent questions. "My family is well known in Forks. Everyone knows our crest. Would you take it? And wear it? For protection reasons. No one'll touch you if they see you wearing it. Well, no one here at least." She looked at it and got on her tippy toes, kissing my jaw. I smiled again and she blushed, "I couldn't reach your cheek at this angle." I instantly bent down and she kissed my cheek, her lips lingering on my skin a little longer than necessary. Not that I minded.
"Be careful, Bella." She nodded and went into her house, preparing to leave to Arizona. I felt myself relax a little, knowing I had given her some means of protection. Hopefully, she isn't as accident prone in Arizona as she is here. I walked back home and showered. After dinner, I went to bed and felt my phone vibrate. I had a new text message and my heart jumped when I saw it was from Bella.
Thank you. For everything. I smiled and replied before going to bed, wishing Bella was in my arms asking me to hold her tight, just like the last time I saved her.
Thoughts, comments, concerns? Hmmm? (:
Again, i'd like to remind you this is my second fanfic, so if you have any advice I'd really appreciate it if you told me nicely. (:
Oh! And to the comment from whatevergirl:
No, Edward and Bella will not keep meeting like this. This is the last time, I promise. Thank you for commenting(: