A/N: WOW!!!! That is all I can say to the responses I'm getting. It's overwhelming. Thank you to everyone who is reading this story. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am writing it. Thank you again to the marvelous theotherbella who beta this, trust me when I tell you that if it wasn't for her this would suck.
And as always I don't own and never have claimed to. It's all on Stephanie Meyer.
I woke up Sunday morning excited. I was seeing Edward today. I didn't know what came over me the night before but I was feeling things…new things. Was it love or just lust? Vampires could be impetuous, was that what I was doing? All I knew for sure was that Edward Cullen stirred things in me that I had never felt.
I got up and got dressed, just some jeans and a tee shirt. I made sure to eat breakfast because I didn't know when I would eat again. Right at 7, Edward showed up. He was wearing jeans and a hoodie with his hood over his head. I guess to hide his skin from sparkling in the sun.
"Good morning!" I said.
"Good morning, sunshine."
"So where are we off too today?"
"Just some place I like to go when I need to be alone."
"I can imagine you would need to do that. I don't think I could handle hearing everyone's thoughts."
"I'm used to now; it's become a part of who I am. You're right though, it does become over whelming sometimes. I think that's why I enjoy your company, it's quiet." That's when I knew we were meant to be together. I had become exactly what he needed…..quiet. "Are you ready to go?" I nodded and we proceeded to his car. He really was gentleman, helping me into his car. We drove up the coast to Maine to a small town called Freeport. It took us a little over an hour; vampires really hated to drive slowly. We pulled into a secluded area that was surrounded by tall trees.
"Hope you're not afraid of heights," he said.
"Nope, they don't bother me at all." We walked about a mile into the forest and that is when he pulled me onto his back and began climbing a tree. We made it to the top in no time, he was really fast. Edward then placed me on a limb beside him.
"That didn't scare you did it?" He asked with concern in his voice.
"No, it was very invigorating." Little did he know, I also found solitude in the skies.
"You asked about vampires and the sun" he said this as he lowered his hood and began to sparkle in the sun.
Even though I had seen this many times in my life, I still thought it to be one of the most beautiful sights. "You're beautiful! You look like you have diamonds on your skin."
"Humph, this is the skin of a monster." He said with disgust in his voice.
"Edward, don't say that. Never hate what you are."
"Does it not bother you that I have killed people before?" He said with antipathy in his voice.
"In the past; you don't currently feed off people."
"Just because I haven't killed anyone in almost 70 years doesn't mean I won't," he said angrily.
"I know you won't. I can see the good in your eyes, I feel completely safe with you." Little did he know, that was a big step for me.
"You don't understand the power our blood lust can have over us. It's very hard to control."
Oh, how little he knew. I knew exactly how powerful our blood lust could be. "I know what it is like to be….tempted." He took my hand and sat us down which signaled an to end the conversation.
We sat there all day holding hands and talking about music, art and theater. I told him about my childhood or as much as I could tell. He told me about his or what he could remember. Edward had many fascinating stories of all the historical events he had witnessed over the past 100 years. He told me of his sire, Carlisle, and how he thought of him more like a father. I was amazed at how large his coven was, there were 7 of them and all of them were mated with the exception of Edward. This was unheard of in our world. The Volturi were the largest coven with 6 well 7 if you counted me. What was most amazing is the love he had for his…family. That's what he referred to them as.
We sat there all day enjoying each other's company until my stomach decided to speak out. "You must be getting hungry. I forgot that humans have to eat frequently. Let's go and I'll take you out to dinner."
"Edward, that's ridiculous. You don't eat. Just take me home and I'll eat there."
He looked up at me with chagrin. "I want to take you to dinner."
After seeing his face there was no way I could say no to him.
He took me to a quiet restaurant in town that had the most delicious lobster I had ever eaten.
After dinner he took me back to my brownstone. "Would you like to come in for a little while?"
"I would if you want me too."
"I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want you to." I was really hoping to continue what we had stared the night before.
We went inside and I found a note on the bar from Angela saying she wouldn't be home until after 8. It was already past 7. "What would you like to do? Angela is supposed to be home around 8."
"Let's talk some more. You are always surprising me with your answers. I'm enjoying being surprised because it so rarely happens." So we sat down on the sofa and Edward put his arm around me, pulling me toward his chest. It felt like that was where I was supposed to be.
We sat there holding each other as I told him about Italy. He told me about all the different places he had lived. I told him how my parents had met with a few edits to the story. Then he told me how Carlisle had met Esme and how they fell in love. Although it sounded as though Carlisle was infatuated with Esme when he first met her, she was 16 and had broken her arm and he had patched her up. He didn't see her again until 10 years later when she was dying because she had fallen off a cliff.
Right on time, Angela came home with Ben. "Hey guys. I didn't expect you home so early, Bella" said Angela.
"We've only been here about an hour."
"Bella, may I speak to you in the kitchen?" I looked at Edward and told him I would be right back.
When I got to the kitchen Angela pulled me in close. "Do you mind if Ben spends the night? His roommate is back." Ben still lived at dorms.
"No, why would I mind?"
"We've never talked about letting guys spend the night here."
"Angela, I'm not your mother. As long as I don't see Ben naked, I don't care."
She kissed me on the cheek. "Bella, you're the best and I'm glad we're friends." She went to Ben and led him to her bedroom.
I went back to Edward and he pulled me into his lap. "Is this uncomfortable for you?" I asked.
"Not in the least." He whispered this in my ear. This ran a chill down my back.
Edward began kissing me behind my ears. Shock waves rippled through my body. Then he began working his way down my neck. I positioned myself so I could face him and he cupped my face pulling it toward his. My body was on fire when our lips met. I had no idea my body could experience this kind of pleasure or I would have sought this out a long time ago. I then began licking Edward's lips trying to gain entrance but then Edward pulled away.
With labored breathing he placed his forehead on mine. "This has already gone farther than it should, but I can't kiss you like that. I can't risk harming you. You mean too much to me." He picked me up and placed me on the couch beside him. "I have waited over 100 years for you; I can't lose you now because I grew careless." I really wanted to tell him my secret, but I was afraid he would leave me. That was something I could not live with. Right then I knew I was in love with Edward. It was wishful thinking to hope he could love me in return. Could he love me if he knew what I was?
"As much as it pains me, I think it is best I leave Bella."
"I don't want you to leave" I said with disappointment on my face. Edward then pulled my close to side and placed his cheek on top of my head. "Love, I don't ever want to leave you."
"Then please don't." I said pleadingly.
I heard him sigh, "How do you have so much power over me? I can never say no to you." We sat there just holding each other. "May I show you something I do when I want to block out everyone's thoughts?" I nodded my head and he pulled out his iPod putting his ear buds in. After he pushed play I realized he had the volume all the way up because I heard the latest Muse single blaring. The activities going on in Angela's room must have been hard for him, I just didn't realize how much. He turned the volume down and then removed one of the ear buds. "Do you want to listen with me?" I nodded and put the ear bud into my ear as I lend into his body. He pulled me in close and we sat like that until I fell asleep.
I don't require much sleep maybe 4 to 5 hours a day. So when I woke up around 3am, I was surprised to find Edward still holding me. He was stroking my arm and had a peaceful look on his face. "Did I wake you Bella?"
"No, I don't usually sleep more than 5 hours a night."
"That can't be good." He said with concern.
"It's been like that since I was child."
"How early are your classes today?"
"8 am, I'm an early riser so I take the early classes. How about you?"
"The same."
"Do you need to be leave in order to get ready?"
"I don't have to leave right away unless you want me too."
"No, I like sitting here in your arms. I feel safe."
He kissed the top of my head. "I'll never hurt you nor let anything hurt you." We sat there like that enjoying each others arms until my stomach growled. "You better eat some breakfast. In fact, it's probably best I leave so you can get ready for class." I hated to admit it but he was right, I still needed to shower and finish some homework for my 8am class.
He stood up and I walked him to the door. "Bella, you don't know how much it meant to me yesterday and last night to be able to share a part of my serenity with you," he whispered as he hugged me, resting his cheek on top of my head.
"Edward, I'm honored you let me in." With this he kissed my forehead but I wasn't having any of that.I pulled him to me and our lips met. There was so much passion in that simple kiss. It almost gave me hope that he loved me too. We said good bye and after he left I went about getting ready for my day. The whole time I was thinking about Edward and the amazing weekend we had shared. I couldn't wait till 4pm when I would see him again.
E/N: Awww isn't it sweet how Edward is opening his life up to her? So let me know what you guys think just hit the review button. Please.
