"Good evening Bella."
"What do you think you're doing here Bella? GET OUT!" I stumbled back, startled. In the time that I'd known Edward I had never heard him raise his voice like that, much less at me.
"Edward, you will not speak to Bella in that manner. I caution you not to make that mistake again." Carlisle glanced at Edward and the two seemed to come to a mutual agreement, one that I don't believe anyone aside from them will understand. I think that it what I admired about them- the centuries they've shared together built a relationship that was as impenetrable as their skin.
"Carlisle I hope everything is well. Um, would you mind if I had a minute with Edward?" He bowed his head, reluctantly almost and walked towards the door. He stopped as he touched the knob and warned Edward, "I'll be right outside, Bella." He was addressing me and yet everything said that it was directed towards Edward. Once I was sure we were alone I spoke.
"I've never been afraid of you before." His demeanor lightened a bit as a small smirk took over his face.
"What has frightened you?"
"To be honest… your temper. When you raised your voice I-" He stopped me.
"I meant not to scare you and for that I am very sorry. I will not apologize for the way I feel but I will apologize for letting them consume me."
"Edward we need to talk." He exhaled, though he had no need to. I guess I wasn't the only nervous person in the room. He gestured towards the chair and I sat. He remained leaning against the wall.
"Are you not going to sit down?" He shook his head. "Edward… Please." He pulled a chair over to me and made it look like a chore.
"What do you wish to discuss?"
"You know what this is about: Jake and me."