Chapter title; Further conversation
Authors Note; Sorry for the long wait people! Super special thanks to Chelseadagger14 for posting this for me. I don't have access to a computer anymore so she is a lifesaver! Go check out her stories too! Please review! It's super inspiring and keeps me writing! And everyone who already has is getting an e-hug too:-) More chapters are on the way, promise. With no further ado, Here is chapter 7 of Blind Bella!
Beep.
"Urphrugh"
Beep Beep!
"Go away..."
BEEP!
"Alright! I'm getting up!" I grumbled at my alarm clock. I lunged for my bedside table but true to form, missed. The corner of something hard smacked my temple. The alarm continued to sound. Rubbing my temples I followed the sound and smacked it with one palm. Finally in peace, I dressed and walked downstairs.
I had set out everything yesterday afternoon so I knew it was on the kitchen chair. On a plate waiting for me was a piece of toast and sliced fruit.
Thanks Charlie, I thought. I had told him that Jess would take me. That was true, until some other plans were made. I just hoped she remembered my sweater.
While nibbling on the bread I listened to the radio. Perhaps I should eat more, but I usually decide to stay on the safe side when it comes to eating. I may not be able to look in the mirror, but other people can still see my appearance. Isn't that a pitiful way of thinking?
A soft knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts. Waking up to a blaring alarm never helped my mood. But one person could! I walked over with ease, having memorized the number of steps needed weeks ago.
"Hello?" I pulled open the door.
"Good Morning Bella. It's Edward. I was planning to drive you to school, as we arranged." he said pleasantly. I beamed for a moment in greeting, dazzled into a stupor.
Describing Edward's voice would only lead to circular reasoning. His voice sounds like velvet. What does velvet sound like? Like Edwards voice. Oh my goodness, I'm losing it. But truly, it could sound like a... singer or an angel?
A Vampire. That's what he sounded like. That's what he was.
When I remembered, I shivered, just slightly. Because I can't rely on vision to protect me, I have a stronger intuitive than the average human. It told me he was very dangerous. But I didn't care.
He stood there during my silence, and he must have seen me shiver. "I'm sorry. It's alright. I'll leave if you'd like." he assured with a trace of awkwardness.
"No! Please don't! Come in." I opened the door wider. He wouldn't hurt me, I was sure of it. The ridiculous grin returned to my face as he smoothly entered, barley making a sound.
"Was it my turn to ask the questions?" he asked. I slung my bag over my shoulder and shrugged.
"Sure." I agreed. As long as he was with me I'd be happy. One word, I declared in my mind, Obsession. Absolute obsession.
He led me to his car and I climbed in. We exchanged comments casually about the weather, which was chilly and wet. I felt like we were dancing around the topic of vampires and blindness. Obviously my moves were not choreographed; I tripped and had to break the delicate barrier.
"So you don't sleep?" I questioned. My head could scarcely wrap around that. He genuinely laughed.
"It didn't take you long." he chucked. I crossed my arms over my chest.
"Do do what?" I pouted.
"Wasn't it my turn to ask the questions?" Edward reminded me. He seemed so eager, I had to nod, forgetting my own questions.
"As long as you promise to answer mine." I bargained. "But please, ask away."
He took a deep breath. "Favorite book?"
"Romeo and Juliet."
"Favorite scent?"
"Strawberries."
"Favorite color?"
Without hesitation I answered, "Red."
But Edward moaned.
"I'm sorry Bella! That was horrid of me to ask." he apologized.
"It's ok." I smiled reassuringly. "I live in a colorful world. Even still."
He was quiet for a moment.
I bit my lip. "Since we're both not-so human, you in a more literal sense, can we be open about it and make it work?"
"I feel human." he whispered. I had no idea what he meant by that. "I'm not promising anything, but we can try."
Nothing in the world could stop my smile. I felt his happiness answer mine, and the tension in the car lifted. I believe the first wall was broken.
"Your classmates are curious as to why you are in my car... especially Jessica." he informed me.
"Listening to their thoughts?" I smirked. Apparently we were in the school parking lot.
"All but yours." he replied longingly. "Will you tell me what you are thinking?"
"I'm deciding what to tell the other girls." I admitted. He turned off the engine. It must be nearly time for class to start. "Any ideas?" I begged.
"Is it official?" he asked.
"What?"
He laughed. "Are we, well, dating? For lack of a better term."
I giggled too, understanding. I really wouldn't label it as 'dating'. But I suppose there has to be a story publicly known. Anything but 'Blind girl and vampire' works.
Edward kindly walked me to class, but left me to fend for myself when it came to the girls. I'm sure he'll be using his special talent to listen to the conversation through a classmate's mind.
"So?" Jessica prompted as soon as I was seated in trigonometry. I sighed, but it was long expected.
"So what?" I smirked, prolonging her anticipation. She was a Gossip Girl magazine in human form.
"Did you kiss? Is he nice? Did you talk?" she bombarded me with questions.
"No, yes, and yes." I told her, hoping to keep this short. "We're just friends for now."
Jessica let out a puff of air, unsatisfied. "Do you love him?" she asked, getting straight to the point. I didn't anticipate the question but I had a definite, undeniable answer already.
"Yes."
