Disclaimer : I do not own Twilight, New Moon or any of Stephanie Meyer's characters.
Also I am not Stephanie Meyer, nor do I wish to be (though my name is Stephanie XD)
This chapter is in Edwards's pov 3
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My poor Bella's small form was rigid. Her back strait and shoulders tense.
"So, then..." Bella whispered. "We... I..." she struggled.
"We." Esme corrected giving first Bella a reassuring smile and then an even stronger one to me.
We wont let this happen, was the storming chorus coming from my families thoughts.
"We," Carlisle smiled warmly, "are going to leave here the minuet school is done."
"We!" Bella relaxed dramatically.
Sparing a glance at her I saw a wide smile. It hurt to have that hint of surprise in her voice. After leaving her this year she was still timid around the subject of au revoir's. Yet again, I made a note to make it up to her. And letting this vision come true wouldn't do.
I almost missed the dazzling smile she shot me while in my inner thoughts. This time it was her turn to give my hand the tight squeeze.
"Here is the story we've got Bella." Alice said and explained the plan and excuses for Charlie.
Edward, Carlisle's firm voice sounded in my head.
I gave the slightest turn toward him.
Don't let her out of your sights, Edward almost gave the icy retort brewing in his head, but held his tongue. I don't just mean what you normal do. Don't let her alone. Don't let her drive. Cut her food for her...
I couldn't help my lips twitching as I held back a grin. Like Bella is going to let me do that.
With the lightest of nods Carlisle knew I had herd and agreed.
"Can you live with that, Bella?" Alice finished.
Bella gave a weak laugh, "Sounds like a plan Alice." Finishing with a yawn.
"Time for the human to sleep." I said as lightly as I could manage.
With another round of reassuring comments Bella and I left. In my car I buckled her seat belt for her.
"Thank you?" She said looking me straight in the eyes before finally letting me go by looking down, hair falling forward to hide her blushing cheeks.
We were a few blocks from her house before she spoke again.
"Can we not," Turning I saw large brown, pleading eyes, "I don't want to go back home."
Her cheeks began to flush. She looked at her hands that rested in her lap and continued.
"I want to be able to fall asleep in your arms and not have to worry about Charlie."
I pulled the car to the side of the road and stop. Talking my hand, ever so gently, I pulled her chin up to look at me. I gave her a nod and the smile that sends her heart racing. Smiling more naturally I leaned in and pressed my lips to hers.
She was getting better, but some times she just didn't have the control. I felt her heart bound inside her chest, felt the blood race under the skin were I held her chin. Her hands drew up and around my neck, tangling her fingers in my hair. Her mouth parted and begged to be invaded.
I pulled back just as gently as my first touch, but firmer. Both of us were panting.
"Behave..." I was finally able to say.
Shamelessly she fell back in her seat and brought her fingers to her mouth. I was in rapture while I watched her lightly touch where I'd just finish kissing her.
"Were to my lady?" I asked her trying to lighten the mood with a lighter ton.
"Our spot." She said stifling another yawn.
"I really should be taking you to your house. To a bed."
"But this way you get to hold me." She smiled, "And fresh air is good for you old folks."
I started the car with a chuckle and turned the car toward the trail leading to our meadow.
Our banter was superficial, our smiles and laughter just as counterfeit.
"Edward." Bella spoke, breaking the silence.
"Hum?" I asked not taking my eyes off the road.
"Your driving..." She began.
I turned to see her first straighten in her seat and look out the window. Her eyebrows were squinting together she was deep in thought.
Not meeting my eyes she moved forward to see the speedometer. I inclined my head as to see it myself and saw I was going the speed limit.
"Does this have to do with what Carlisle had to say to you while Alice was talking to me?"
Oh Bella, my smart, beautiful Bella...
"Yes..." I sighed not bothering to deny it. "You have to understand-"
"I guess here's one good thing coming from this mess." She said right over me.
She gave me a smile that didn't reach her eyes. I took her hand in mine and went back to watching the road.
Taking longer than what it'd normally take we reached the entrance to the trail. I pulled off the road and stopped the car before I realized Bella's hand was limp in mine. Her eyes were closed when I looked at her and her mouth was slightly open and a line of drool ran down her chin. She was asleep.
I laughed and got out. Coming around I opened the door and unbuckled her.
"Bella." I said and gave her a light shake.
"Bella." I whispered again a broad smile across my face.
"Hu-hum?" was her only reply.
"We're here, love." I said laughing openly again and giving a kiss on her forehead.
Sitting up in her seat she stepped out of the car. I held her by the elbow for support when I saw she was too tired to even open her eyes. Turning my back to her so she could get on she just flopped on my back, leaning on me while she stood there.
Bending down I pulled her up so she was better positioned in a piggyback and then was off running to the meadow.
I heard a moan and felt Bella shift her head on my shoulder, shielding herself from the wind. I stopped running and she moved her face back to its original position with her chin on my shoulder, our cheeks side by side.
"Go back to sleep I'll walk so you wont be disturbed by the wind."
She gave a weak nod of her head that sent shivers down my spin when her soft cheek rubbed mine.
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