Sorry for the late updates, btw! *shows hand peace sign*
I wanted to reply to all of your reviews but, well, shit happens. I was only able to open this time since my sister used it the whole day (and night).
...ANYWAYS...
As for my note earlier about dumbing Bella, it only concerns Philippines-wise. And she has prob- OOOPS! SPOILER ALERT! CAN'T TELL! :PP *zips lips*
7.
They say staying in one place with your enemy is awkward, but nothing – I repeat, nothing – can beat having an hour-long car ride with your—
"You seem quiet," he comments. To my surprise, he's driving slowly. It's so unnerving.
I scoff, blushing while staring out the moist window. There's been a slight rainfall since we started on our trip from Manila. Yes, I'm stressing out Manila because I won't ever forget that name again.
"What the hell is up with you?" he asks half-amused, side-glancing at me.
I peek back at him and say, "Nothing." I bite my lip uncomfortably. "What about you? You're the one driving slow here."
"Bella," he replies blankly, "it's raining. Why would I drive fast?"
I blow him a raspberry. Yep, I'm childish like that. Sue me. "You don't consider that factor in Forks."
The car idles as we wait for the traffic to subside, giving him a chance to turn at me completely. "Bella, this country just experienced three thunderstorms – one of those is not even a real storm – in just a month. We're already lucky enough to be able to use this road!" He gestures to the windshield in a dramatic manner.
Just then, the traffic starts to move, and he continues driving.
"Okay, okay! I get it," I shoot back, crossing my arms and slumping back to my seat.
"And, really, Bella?" he adds in an exasperated tone. The mischievous glint in his eye gives away the truth. "You have to bring up the past?"
:O