BPOV
Hunting…
The word just didn't want to leave my mind. In truth, it made me a little, no very, sick. But after the small fight I was in today, anything that could help was more than welcomed.
I was in the passenger's seat of Edward's silver Volvo; we were on our way to the mountains. Apparently, Edward also had some other destination in mind. I was fuming at that thought. All of the Cullen's knew I hated surprises.
I sighed, and Edward looked at me with concern in his eyes.
"What's wrong, Bella?" He asked.
"Nothing, just thinking. That's all."
"What about?" His expression was filled will curiosity.
I laughed, "No way, not a chance. At least try to be normal for once, will you?"
He rolled his eyes at me. "You are so stubborn."
"I could say the same for you."
Edward grinned crookedly at me, and then kissed me hand, which was interlocking with his. I smiled back at him, and then turned to look at the scenery that was passing at a deathly speed.
For some reason it didn't bother me anymore, going so fast. I looked at the speedometer- it read 125 mph! I expected myself to get nauseous, but that never came. Relief washed over me, and I giggled.
Edward gave me a quizzical look.
"The speed," I said pointing, "It doesn't bother me anymore."
"Oh, well, that's good. Maybe we should talk about getting you a new car then..."
"You go for any chance you can get, don't you? It's really not fair sometimes."
"Bella, do you want a new car or not?" He pressed.
I sighed, "Okay. Yes, Edward, I want a new car. Happy now?"
"As a matter of fact, yes, I am." Edward grinned at me.
"Well, as long as you're happy." I rolled my eyes as the sarcasm dripped in my voice.
We were silent for the remainder of the ride. Which, to my dismay, gave my mind plenty of time to think about what lay ahead of me.
Stupid hunting.
So, when the car stopped a few minutes later I was hesitant to get out. I grimaced when I thought about the task that lay before me.
"Are you okay?"
I jumped at the sound of Edward's voice, which cause him to laugh.
"Well I'm glad you find me so amusing." I fumed.
"Sorry, my love, but you must have been very deep in thought." He said while trying to keep his grin under control.
"Yeah, I was," he looked as though he was going to ask so I cut him off. "None of your business."
He wasn't pleased by my reaction, I could tell. There was a very deep frown on his face.
"Don't get so frustrated!" I said teasingly, he gave me his crooked smile in return.
I didn't want Edward to know that I was looking back at all of the 'monster' theories he had about himself. It would only upset him. So I changed the subject.
"What exactly do I have to do?"
"Follow your instincts, they already know what needs to be done. All you really have to do is let yourself lose control. Then the rest will follow." He looked down at me, there was a sadness in his eyes.
"What-" Edward cut me off.
"Come on, Bella, let's go."
He grabbed my hand, and we took off running in the forest.
Finally, I knew what Edward was talking about when he said running was exhilarating. I never wanted it to end. The wind rusting up into my face, and my hair blowing recklessly behind me. It was wonderful. The best thing was, I never tripped once! No longer was I 'Bella the klutz'. I couldn't help but grin, I turned to see Edward looking at me and doing the same.
I was a little disappointed when we stopped, but that was when it hit me. It was the best thing I had ever smelled. I turned to my right to see two mountain lions coming our way. I grinned wickedly as the venom filled my mouth.
"Go," I heard Edward coax me from my side. I let go of his hand, and my instincts over came me.
I raced towards them at a frightening speed before biting into ones throat. It thrashed about before I could finally break its neck. Then I quickly sucked the warm blood into my mouth.
It was wonderful! I couldn't believe how I could ever have liked human food. This was much better.
When I had drained the mountain lion dry I dropped the dead carcass to the ground. I was amazed by what I had done. Not to mention, I had enjoyed it. I was still thirsty though. I turned to see Edward just finishing the other one.
"Come on," he said quickly. I nodded and followed him to a group of deer.
Despite my previous thoughts, I needed no invitation this time, and quickly had drained three deer in the group. My head buzzed as if I had just taken some sort of drug. I blinked quickly to see Edward looking curiously at me.
"That's strange." I commented when it had died down.
"Yes, sorry, I forgot to mention that to you."
"Why does that happen? The light-headedness." I questioned.
"Well, think about it: If a human had just eaten two weeks worth of food in one sitting, how would they feel?"
"Oh, I see." I nodded my head, and looked down at the deer I had just killed. I was determined not to break down in front of Edward, but I couldn't help but grimace.
Instantly, he was at my side, holding me close. I pressed myself closer to him as he lightly kissed my hair.
"Bella, honey, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry…" Edward repeated over and over again.
Finally, I looked up at him and kissed him on the lips, "Edward, look at me."
With some hesitation he obliged and his eyes bore into mine.
"What I'm about to tell you, knowing you, is going to be hard for you to accept. I want you to know it's true, though. Okay?"
He nodded slowly, and I took that as a sign to continue.
"Edward, what I am is not your fault. Do you hear me? Remember that I wanted this. I still want this, okay? I'm glad that I get to spend eternity with you. I don't care if I never get to see Charlie or Renee again, as long as I'm with you. So please quit blaming yourself for this, please. If not for yourself, than for me, it's killing me to see you upset.
"I love you, and always will. Never forget that. Ever." He had looked at me the entire time, and had not interrupted once. When I was finished, he did something I did not expect. He kissed me passionately, with more passion than I ever received when I was human, even when he went over the 'boundaries' he had sent up.
I was shocked, at first, but began to kiss him back with as much passion as I could. When he finally pulled away, we were both panting.
"I love you, too, my angel." Edward said simply before holding out his hand for mine. I took it willingly and we began to run back to his silver Volvo.
EPOV
Bella's words melted my heart and I just had to kiss her. I could only hope that they were true…
We were now in my car on the way back to the house, it was then that she said, "Edward, I have a question…"
She was hesitating, and it made me all the more curious. "What is it?"
"How did you know you could read minds?" Leave it to Bella to give me the most off-the-top-of-her-head questions.
"Well, I heard many voices in my head speaking all at once… Why do you ask?"
"I think I can read minds…" She whispered.
"W-what?" I stuttered.
Can you hear me? I thought.
She looked at me and sensed what I was doing. "I don't think I can read yours, don't worry."
"Oh," I said, relieved.
She was silent, so I said: "We'll have to test that out when we get home, okay?"
"Alright." Bella said, grinning at me.
