A/N (Laugh) It seems I'm getting a consistent number of seven reviews a chapter. :) So I figure if keep to my original idea of sixteen chapters then I should have somewhere around hundred and twelve reviews by the time I'm through. Yay! XD And if I keep updating like this,then this could be the first fanfic to ever break one-hundred, Yay!
To: White Mask Black Eyes, GreenFariyGirl88, misusspike, ceanaMoria, Oro Kenshin, Hellish Red Devil, IncarnationOfPurebeauty and Jessica Woodruff.
Thank you so, so, so, much for all the lovely reviews. You guys can realize how much I appreciate them. Every time I get a new one I spaz out, much to the amusement of my family. So thanks. :)
(Question to Jessica though, what do you mean by 'Damien vibe'? That's kinda weird because Damien is a future character. >.>)
Chapter Three: Arguments of the worst kind
"I dislike arguments of any kind. They are always vulgar, and often convincing." -Oscar Wilde
My mouth dropped, "What?" I started my voice as bewildered as I felt. Edward was no long keeping up his smile, and was now frowning at the road, his hands gripping the steering wheel. I was half-afraid he'd break it. I barley noticed the speedometer was reaching a hundred.
"Why? Why can't I go back?"
"Bella…"
"Edward!" I said, my voice a little louder than I meant it to be.
"Don't."
"Don't what? Ask why are you restricting me from going places? Visiting people I happen to enjoy being around? And what? Am I supposed to leave Athan, without saying goodbye? He's only six Edward! He wouldn't understand!"
"I'm only trying to protect you." His voice was guarded. I couldn't figure anything out by it, and that only irritated me more.
"Edward, could you jus-"
"Please don't ask me, Bella." He interrupted quickly. He wasn't asking.
"Why can't I ask you?" I said stubbornly, crossing my arms.
"Because I don't want to lie to you."
The admission sent me into half shocked silence, half fuming anger. I turned toward the window watching Forks scream past my window. I could only look for a few second before feeling a little nervous. I turned my gaze downward at my knees.
"Bella, are you angry?"
I sniffed in response, but didn't answer. I heard him sigh, but didn't turn around. The car slowed down, and I glanced out the window. We were probably at my house by now, but if he thought I was getting out of this car without an explanation he had another thi-
"Bella…" His voice was apologetic. "Please look at me."
Don't turn Bella. Don't do it.
"Please…"
Don't you da- Bella, stop it! Don't look at him he'll just- I turned. He'll just dazzle you.
The look in his perfect eyes was a perfect picture of love, worry and protection. I turned to jelly in my seat.
Told you.
"Stop it, Edward." I said trying to sound still angry but instead it sounded weak.
"Stop what?" He said, he leaned over and I was reminded for the umpteenth time that, dear lord, he smelled so good… I forced myself to remember my point.
"Stop dazzling me. "
Edward chuckled. He always did find it amusing when he did this to me. I tried to frown, "I'm serious. Tell me what's wrong."
He took my face in his hands, "Tell me you won't go back."
"No." I said, a little stronger than I thought I could considering how close he was. Usually I was all submission by now."First, Tell me what's wrong."
He scowled a little, "No. First youtell me you won't go back."
"No…" I said shaking my head out of his hands, and making myself pull away. "You're just being stubborn." I said tersely, pushing the car door open. I heard him sigh as I got out.
"And you're not…" Heasked exasperated, opening his car door and getting out himself. I turned to look at him over the top of the Volvo.
"You keep telling me to live a normal humanlife, but how can I when you keep protecting me from it."
"I'm trying to keep you safe!" His said, looking more and more frustrated. He leaned both arms on the top of the car, running a hand through his hair.
"From what, Edward? A bunch of little kids that can barley take care of themselves?" I said sarcastically, "Oh, or maybe Mrs. Philips? Because I think she's such the serial killer type."
"Bella…" Edward said softly, trying to pull me out of my rant. He wasn't trying very hard. I was on a roll, and I ignored him. What I should have done was keep my mouth closed… But since when have I done anything I should.
"Or how about this Edward… perhaps if you really wanted to protect me, maybe you could give me the one thing that can protect me forever…"
"Isabella…" My full name, and a little deeper than normal. I should have been worried, but I kept plowing on.
"Because I'm going to die eventually, Edward. You can't protect me from everything. Whether by bus, by old age or by rampaging little kids, I am going to die. If you really wanted to protect me Edward, you'd turn me-"
As soon as it was out of my mouth I regretted it. My hand flew up from my thigh and met the other cover my mouth, and I looked shocked at myself. I didn't shut my eyes, no matter how much I wanted to. Instead I kept them on Edward.
He let out a low growl, his eyes burning bight-gold with anger narrowed slightly; whetherthe anger was pointedat me I'd never know. I saw him close his eyes momentarily, as if composing himself. The look on his flawless face was a mixture of frustration, anger and worry. I opened my mouth to say something, apologize, yell, something… but he just opened his eyes. He didn't say a word, but merely turned and walked up toward the house… His house… he hadn't taken me home. He had taken me to his home. Was he going to tell me everything and I just upset him so?
My limbs felt like soggy bread as I collapse back into the open passenger seat of his car. His door was still open making that annoying ringing noise. I absentmindedly tugged at the ignition and heard it click and the noise stop. I let out a shaky sigh, my shoulders slumping. Even out in the driveway I heard a door slam shut, and then a monumental crash. Oh, he was so angry. I shut my eyes tight burying my face in my hands, trying desperately not to cry.
"I'm sorry Edward." I whisper, "I'm so sorry…"
To comfort Bella, press periwinkle button. ;)
