Dawn to Dusk Chapter 7, a twilight fanfic

A/N: This chapter is Leah and Bella hanging out. So review like always.

(Leah's bedroom)

"I'm sorry that my room is a little messy. I haven't gotten around to cleaning it yet," I explained closing my door.

"Not problem at all," she said brushing off my comment. It was only a few seconds and Bella spilled my open can of soda on the floor and slipped in it.

"Shit Bella are you okay," I asked rushing over to her.

"Yeah just a little sore," she chuckled.

I picked her up and placed her in my computer chair. My eyes raked over her whole body making sure she didn't hurt herself too badly. That's all I need Bella injuring herself in my room. I stood up and gave her a soft smile. "Bella I'm going to have to be quicker if your going to fall every hour," I said grabbing a towel to clean up the spill. "Or at least clean up before you visit."

"That or maybe you shouldn't eat so many cookies," she countered.

"Hahaha."

Once I cleaned up the spill Bella sighed softly. "Do you have a shirt or something that I can borrow? Mine is soaked.'

I looked over and noticed that her breast were showing clearly through her white t-shirt. After a few second of staring I could feel my cheeks heat up as I realized what I was doing. Pulling off my tank top and tossed it to her quickly. "My bathroom is right through that door," I mumbled pointing towards the door next to my closet. "There's a few towels in there already feel free to clean yourself off."

"Thanks," she mumbled before going into the bathroom.

I plopped down on my bed and stared aimlessly at the ceiling. I can't believe I just went all pervert on her like that. I feel like a hormonal teenager. I'm better than that. My thoughts were interrupted when Bella came out the bathroom holding her shirt. "You can just put that in my hamper over there. I'll wash it tonight and return it to you."

"Thanks Lee." Bella tossed the shirt into the hamper and then laid next to me giving me a look that I didn't quite understand. "Do you really have to lay there without a shirt on?"

I chuckled softly. "I'm too lazy to put one on. Those cupcakes are slowing me down," I teased. "Is there a problem with me having my shirt off?"

"It's just distracting."

"Distracting? How?"

"You know how I feel about your abs."

"Yeah so?"

"It makes me want to touch them."

I held back my laughter. "You can if you want to. Unless you you're worried that will find out and get his panties in a bunch."

She sighed. "I'm not in a relationship with him Leah. And even if I was there is nothing sexual about touching your abs"

"If you say so but maybe you should let him know that. That boy was staring at you like a lost puppy. So what is going on with you and Rosalie?

She looked taken back by the question but soon it turned to shame. "What do you mean?"

"The way you went to her when Alice and I were teasing you, I could see the way she made you relax when you were in her arms. If you're going out with her that's-"

"I'm not," she cut me off quickly. "But I do like her. I don't know there's something about you two that makes me step out of my comfort zone and flirt. I'm just more relaxed with the two of you." She shook her head slowly as she tried to gather her thoughts. "But I know it's selfish when I can't have both of you and mostly likely whorish. But I can't help myself with the two of you. I've never felt connected with someone as much as I do with you guys."

"Bella your not a whore," I said looking into her eyes. "It's not like your sleeping with half of the school. You have the right to flirt with and choose to be with whoever you want to be with. I'm never going to like turn my back on you because you don't choose me."

"But why?"

"Because it doesn't matter who you choose I know that you're never going to turn your back on us once you make your choice and that you will always care for us one way or another. Hell the only person it would brother me would be the dork because he's an asshole."

"Are you sure about what your saying?"

"Bella I'm sure. I don't say things unless I mean them."

"But it's not fair to you."

"Life isn't fair Bella. Sometimes you just have to learn to enjoy the ride as long as it last and have no regrets in the end."

"Leah-"

"Bella," I whispered. "We'll talk about it again when the time is right. For the time being just enjoy the ride."

She smiled softly and kissed me on the cheek as her hands ran across my abs causing me to shiver. Nothing sexual my ass! Slowly pulling Bella on to my lap I swallowed a moan as her fingers continued to dance on my stomach. When she was completely on my lap I ran a finger along Bella's thigh. She sighed lightly as my finger dance slowly along her thigh. She began to rub my abs with both of her hands as she talked. "You shouldn't play with fire."

I bite my lip softly as she continued to rub my abs. "Yeah...well what can I say? I like it pretty fucking hot," I groaned lightly.

Bella shook her head before leaning forward and resting her head on my shoulders. "No matter what happens Lee can you promise me you'll never hate me."

I made small circles on her back. "Bella I could never hate you."

"No matter what?"

"No matter what," I promised her softly.

She rolled off of me and went back to staring at random things in my room. "I like your room it fits you."

"Thanks."

(Three Hours Later.)

Bella was humming while I strummed my guitar. "Do you want to sing something," I asked.

"Have you heard of Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden," She asked smiling softly at me.

"Isn't that a love song?"

"I suppose but it reminds me of when my parent's were still together."

"When did they divorce," I asked.

"When I was five but I remember my dad sung that song to my mom on their anniversary."

"That's cool. Ah...why did they get a divorce, if you don't mind me asking."

"I don't mind at all. My parent's loved each other and they still do. But my mother is a free spirit that doesn't like being force to stay in one place at a time. My dad knew that and wasn't going to keep her here while he had dreamed of being a police officer in Forks so they left each other to go for their dreams I guess. It's kind of weird to look at it now though. Every female on my mother side are either very sexual or a free spirit."

"Which one are you?"

"I think I take after my father."

"How come?"

"I don't like change and when change happens I don't adjust well. Plus we are really into music. He's the reason I got into singing and playing so many instruments."

I smiled softly because I could tell that she looked up to her father and that she loved him deeply. "Well if you want I'll play the guitar and you can sing."

She nodded her head and I started to strum slower. Bella started to sing.

I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath
Truly madly deeply do..
I will be strong I will be faithful
'Cos I'm counting on a new beginning.
A reason for living.
A deeper meaning.

I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...

And when the stars are shining brightly
In the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish
Send it to heaven
Then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy
For all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded
By the comfort and protection of..
The highest power.
In lonely hours.
The tears devour you..
I want to stand with you on a mountain,
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever,
Until the sky falls down on me...

Oh can't you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes
'Cos it's standing right before you.
All that you need will surely come...

I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly madly deeply do...

I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...

When Bella finished with the last verse I began to slow down my strumming. I looked at her with a big smile on my face. "You have a really beautiful voice," I said putting up my guitar.

She chuckled softly. "I try."She looked at her phone and sighed softly. "I have to get home and cook before Charlie get's home."

"Okay then let's get going," I said standing up and grabbing shirt.

"Really you're going to put on a shirt now?"

"Yeah it's cold outside," I said winking at her.

(Bella's House)

I pulled into her driveway and gave her a small smile. "Here we are," I said motioning towards her house.

"I can see that," she stated playfully. I got out of the car and walked to her side. Opening the door I offered a hand to her. She looked at rolling her eyes. "What you think I can't make it to my house without falling?"

Chuckling I shrugged my shoulders nonchalantly. "I rather you didn't fall again today Bella." Instead of replying she grabbed my hand. Walking slowly to her door I did everything in my power not to grin like a fucking idiot. She was just holding my hand nothing more nothing less. But it was something. Something that stood out more so then any of the other things we have done. It was innocent but also so damn intimate.

Stopping in front of her door I couldn't help the smile that dance on my lips as I stared deep into her eyes. "So I made it to the porch in one piece," Bella declared.

"You did," was my simple answer.

She looked at her feet and sighed lightly. "Do you think when the ride is over everything is going to be okay?"

I exhaled through my nose and stared at the starless sky. "When the ride ends," I said so softly that it sounded like I was whispering. "Things might not be okay right away but it will be." I looked back at her to see that she was staring at me intensely. Pushing a loose piece of hair behind her ear I sighed lightly. "You're a special girl Bella and I know you're going to do amazing things. But what you need to do is focus on the present and go with the flow. You'll make you're self sick with all of this worrying. When it's time to pick you'll know the answer." Stepping forward I closed the small space that was between us and placed my forehead against hers.

"But-"

"No more buts. You can't control how you feel about people. If you could life would be easy. If and when the time comes your heart will lead the way for you. Now please stop worrying, okay?"

"Okay."

I pressed my lips against her forehead before jumping off her porch. "Now go in and enjoy the rest of your night."

She opened the door but didn't enter. "Thank you Leah." I gave her a smile and watched her enter. Once the door was closed I hopped in my car and drove off slowly.

As I drove home the only thing that filled my thoughts was I was in love with her. After the small amount of time that I spent with this girl I fallen for her and that scared the living shit out of me. Don't get me wrong I know there was a connection between us but I've never felt something so strong in my life before. Not even with...Sam...did I ever felt like this and that's even when I thought I was going to spend forever with him.

Whatever the connection there was between us I knew she had one with Rosalie. And that made me scared. Because Rosalie can give her everything that I can't. She would be the smarter choice.

"But not everyone is after money and things. Just love," I whispered too myself.

I know what I said to her about being cool with whoever she picked but could I really? If she didn't pick me could I slap on a smile and pretend that everything was going to be okay? Would I be able to share her if she wanted both of us?

I needed to talk to Rosalie and maybe get a understanding of some kind. Something was better then nothing.

(Leah's Room)

It had to be well pass midnight but I couldn't sleep. Every time my eyes closed it sounded as if people were muttering and whispering in my head. Sweat was pouring off my body as I tried to focus on anything that came to my mind. Anything but the voices.

Closing my eyes again my head began to pound because this time instead of the voices I've been hearing a howl was echoing in my head. Covering my head with a pillow I pushed to silence it. "I'm not going crazy. I'm not. It's just a animal outside of my window. That's all," I whispered to myself. Moments later there was nothing. Everything was silent. "Yup no more snacks before bed."