If You Could See Me Now
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or Cecelia Ahern's If You Could See Me Now. This is just my version of it using Twilight characters. I've changed the storyline but some incidents that occur may seem similar to those that happen in the book.
A/N Nothing that interesting happens in this chapter. It's kind of their meeting from Edward's pov.
Chapter 7: Hi! It's nice to meet you.
Let's recap:
BPOV
I then noticed someone else standing at the door. He was the most beautiful man I'd ever seen. Far more beautiful than Sam. The sleeves of his blue shirt were rolled up and I could see the well-defined contours of his arms. He had very pale skin and was very tall. His bronze hair shone from the sunlight coming in from the window. I looked into his eyes and I was instantly lost in them. They sparkled far more beautifully than any emerald I'd ever set eyes on. I could gaze into them for hours. They were exquisite. His face had a look of surprise on it. I couldn't figure out why. My eyes roamed over the rest of his body. I took in his black jeans and finally settled on his blue converse.
My eyes looked up again to take in his entire body. The sun was shining. It cast a glow around him, making him look like an angel from a dream.
"Hello," I said curiously. There was something familiar about him. "Who are you?"
Still he looked at me with wide eyes. He swallowed before answering and his voice was shaky.
"M-my, um … My name is Edward."
Epov
I was at school with Cormac today. We were on our way home now. His teacher, Ms. Addams, was dropping him home today since Bella wasn't feeling to good.
He jumped out of the car, said goodbye to Ms. Addams, and bounded into the house. Bella was sitting in the living room with a blanket wrapped around her. She looked incredibly sad. I wanted nothing more to sit down beside and comfort her.
"Hi, Mom, are you feeling better?" Cormac went over and hugged her.
"Yes, Sweetie, much better." She smiled at him, but it didn't reach her eyes. It was strained and forced. "Why don't you go leave your things in your room and then you can tell me what you want for dinner, okay?"
"Okay," he said and ran upstairs. Bella sighed and wrapped the blanket tighter around her. I stood in the doorway and watched her for another minute. She looked in my direction and I froze.
She looked at me. I mean she really looked at me. Her eyes didn't pass over me as they usually do. They looked right into my own. I was frozen to the spot and I was pretty certain that she couldn't comprehend why I was sitting there looking like a goldfish.
"Hello," she said to me. "Who are you?"
She's speaking to me. What am I going to say? My mouth is dry. I open my mouth to say something but nothing comes out. I shake my head to try and clear my mind. Why can she see me now? Why now and not yesterday or the day before? What's changed?
I then realize that she's looking at me, still waiting for an answer to her question.
"M-my, um … My name is Edward," I finally manage to say. I tried my best to hide my shaky voice but I'm sure she could hear it.
"Oh. Did you leave Cormac home? I'm Bella, his mother. Sorry I wasn't able to collect him today. I'm feeling under the weather, but I'll be fine to get him on Monday."
"It's nice to finally meet you," I said back to her. I know we've been introduced before but I don't think it counts when the person you are being introduced to can't see you. "Cormac has told me so much about."
"Oh, I hope it was all good." She smiled at me. I love her smile. It lights up her entire face.
"Oh it was. I assure you." I grinned my crooked smile at her. Her eyes widened and she stared at me for a minute before shaking her head and muttering something to herself.
She cleared her throat. "So how long have you been Cormac's teacher?"
"Oh I'm not his teacher. I… um… help him," I answered vaguely.
"So you help him with his schoolwork and that?" she asked. I wasn't surprised she was asking so many questions. I just wish that I could be more honest with her. She wouldn't understand the truth, but I will try and be as truthful as I can.
"Sure. I also talk to him about how he feels about things, and I try my best to help him if he has any problems."
She nodded. "Would you like a cup of coffee?"
Thank goodness she seemed to accept my answer.
"Yes please," I said enthusiastically. I'd take any chance I could to spend more time with her. She made the coffee and we sat down at the kitchen table.
"Do you mind me asking why you're feeling under the weather? Are you sick or is it something else?" I really hoped she would answer me. I know I'm being forward and it's none of my business but everything about Bella draws me in and I would give anything to get a glimpse into her mind. Usually I'm pretty good at reading people's emotions and I'm usually pretty good at guessing what they're thinking about, but with Bella, it's different. She's so good at hiding her emotions to protect Cormac.
She was silent for a few moments and was running her fingers round the rim of the coffee mug. She took in a deep breath before answering.
"I was thinking about Cormac's dad," she said. "My friend Alice said something yesterday and it brought back memories, I guess. We were best friends for years and then we fell in love. I was pregnant with Cormac, and Sam and I were engaged. We were happy until a car hit him and he died. Words can't describe how alone and unloved I felt. That is until Cormac was born. I finally found a reason to live. He was the reason I made it through every day. My father was too drunk to even understand that he had a grandson, my sister couldn't give a damn whether or not I was alive or dead, and my mother died before Cormac was born." She stopped and started twisting her fingers.
"I'm sorry. What must you think of me? I've only just met you and here I am telling you my little sob story." She laughed dryly, shaking her head.
I placed my hand on hers and felt a shock of electricity like the last time my skin touched hers. Her head snapped up but she didn't move her hand away.
"It's okay Bella. We all need someone to talk to, to connect with. I don't mind you telling me this. I'd love to get to know you," I said to her softly. "If you ever need to talk to someone, I'll be here."
It sounds so cliché, but it's true. It's my job. Although, even if it wasn't my job, I'd still want to be here.
"Thank you, Edward," She said to me. "I'd really like to get to know you too."
Just then, Cormac came downstairs and stopped in his tracks when he saw my hand on Bella's.
"Hi mom, Edward." He sounded confused but then his little face broke out into a huge grin. "Mom can we have chicken for dinner, please, and can Edward stay for it?"
"Well that depends on whether Edward is busy or not." She smiled at him.
"Chicken is by far my favorite." She looked at me strangely but then simply nodded her head.
While Bella was getting the chicken ready I offered to prepare the vegetables. Cormac came over to me and whispered.
"So she can see you now?" he asked.
"Yes. She thinks I'm a teacher at your school." Cormac laughed, earning a weird look from Bella.
We sat down for the meal, and the conversation was light and enjoyable. It was the first time in a long time that I was able to eat a meal comfortably. Usually, I have the parents staring at me as I eat, which makes me nervous, and then I'm not able to eat it. That's why the food usually just sits there.
"Edward, where are you from? Have you always lived in Forks?" Bella asked.
"I travel a lot, so it all depends on my job. But it looks like I'll be staying in Forks for the foreseeable future. I'm from Ekam Eveileb though."
Bella seemed to find something amusing about my answer. I couldn't figure out what though.
After dinner, I helped wash up. I played with Cormac for a while until it was time for him to go to bed. He wanted me to read a story to him, which I did. I went downstairs to find Bella back on the sofa where she first found me.
"Did you know that Cormac has an imaginary friend?" she asked me.
"Yes I did," I answered truthfully.
"I think he's based him off you, though. Just some of the things you said made me think about him. He's called Edward too, and even dresses like you." She laughed.
I wonder if she'd be laughing if I told her that I was that very same Edward. She wouldn't believe me. She'd think I was a lunatic or I was joking. She'd tell me to leave and I want to spend as much time as I can with her and Cormac.
"Oh really? Well I'm flattered, I guess." I laughed. "I actually think I should go. Thank you for the coffee and dinner," I said and walked to the door. She followed behind me.
When I reached the door, I turned to her and grasped her hands in mine. Once again, I felt the shock of electricity run through my body.
"Tomorrow is Saturday? Yes? Can I see you tomorrow?" I asked, begging that she'd say yes.
She stood still and seemed shocked by my request.
"Yes," she breathed out.
I smiled at her my crooked grin and walked outside. "Until tomorrow," I called to her and waved.
Okay only a few short hours until I see my Bella again. I'm sure I could bare it.
I was falling for Bella… Falling hard.
A/N Heya guys!! I know I said that I wouldn't be able to update until later this week - well I lied. I've had this written since Sunday so I thought I'd post it today. I have the next chapter written, I'm just waiting for twilight-is-lovee to beta it.
Nexy chapter - their day out. =]
Review and show me the love. Btw I want to thank you all for giving me over 100 reviews already! =] This is proving to be my most popular story yet.
I had so much fun in the snow today also. lol You never can be to old to play in the snow unless of course you're really really old and have chest problems - then I wouldn't reccomend playing in the snow. No that, that wouldn't be a very good idea at all.
Jeez look at me rambling on. I'll let ye go now.
Helen =]
