A.N. I do not own Twilight and never will. I only own the plot of this story which was given to me from a friend on thetwilightsaga(.)com. Please R & R! ^ ^
Chapter Eight. [Edward's P.O.V]
Secrets And Dreams.
"Edward?" my mother asked as soon as the girls left. We were now in the kitchen cleaning up after Emmett's mess.
"Yes Esme"
"You and Bella seemed to get along very well." I instantly stopped what I wad doing and turned to face her. Of course she would notice that Bella seemed to open up to me and not anyone else, she so observant and to be honest the thought rather pleased me. I liked that Bella trusted me enough to tell me her deepest secrets. I wanted her to trusted me, I wanted her to feel safe. I know it's wrong to be feeling what I am, but I really like her. I know I only met her today but she seems to understand me. I just wish it wasn't like this.
"What do you mean Esme?" I had stared to pick up the trash again while Esme started the dishes.
"I've never seen Bella so willing to open up to someone" I was instantly confused. Of course I knew Bella was a shy girl. You could easily see that from her posture when she was talking to someone or when she was asked a question but was Bella like that all the time?
"Is she like it all the time?" I asked. I had now picked up all the trash and had tied the bag. I decided that I'll help Esme with the dishes so I grabbed the towel and began drying.
"Not all the time." my mother began. "Of course she's shy and all but she does talk to me about her problems but she's never comfortable doing it. When I walked in on you two upstairs she looked so peaceful to be near you. She looked…happy" I smiled at that. I made her happy. I was the one that made her peaceful. Me. "What did you do Edward?" Esme asked.
"I didn't do anything mom." I had just finished drying the last plate and began whipping the table with Esme. "I just walked in on her when she was singing and playing the guitar. I brought some food with me because she didn't want to eat in the kitchen."
My mother gasped. "I still can't get over it that Bella was playing the guitar" she shook her head from side to side and sighed. "She looks like she's in her own world when she sings"
I nodded in agreement. She was right, Bella looked beautiful when she was running her fingers across the strings. She looked like she was feeling what I feel when I play my piano. "She has an amazing voice doesn't she" I said, my voice in complete awe.
My mother stopped cleaning and looked up at me. "Yeah she does" Esme raised an eye brow at me which made her face look full of suspicion.
I looked away slightly blushing and went to the sink. I let the hot water run a while so it wasn't cold and scrubbed my hands.
"Edward?" My mother asked again. She placed one of her hands on my shoulder and turned the water off with the other one. "Exactly what do you think of Bella?"
My body instantly went rigid and I felt my mothers hand squeeze my shoulder.
I placed both my hands on the counter and stared out of the window. It was now pitch black outside and the moon was even brighter than earlier.
I replayed my mothers question over and over again in my head. What do I think of Bella?
She was beautiful. I couldn't deny that. She had inner beauty that reflected on the outside. From the sort hours that I have known her she seems kind and caring. She acts like she is one of those people who care for others but hates being cared for. I love that about her.
When she laughs she makes my heart swell. Her smile lights up her whole face. And when her eyes shine, oh she looks like an angel. Her pink blush is like an arrow that shots straight at my heart, an arrow forcing me to look at her lovely face. When I see her, I see the woman I want to be with forever.
"She's something" I whispered.
[Bella's P.O.V]
"Right I want to know everything" Alice said as soon as we made our way into my bedroom. Just as Alice told me earlier, Charlie was indeed in bed sleeping.
It was now seven and we had to be in bed by ten, Charlie's orders. Charlie had left us a note on the kitchen table when we came home informing us that he won't be here for at least three weeks. He was leaving at five in the morning so I won't even get to say good bye
"I'm afraid I don't know what you are talking about Alice" I replied taking my seat on my bed. Of course I knew exactly what she was talking about. Edward. It wasn't rocket science.
"Don't play dumb Bella" Rosalie had her hands on her hips and was leaning against the door frame. I jumped in shock as she walked through the door. When did she get here?
"Yeah Bella don't play dumb and don't lie either." Alice came over and sat next to me, along with Rose. "I'm afraid you're not a good liar Bella" I sighed. Of course I'm not a good liar. I have never been able to lie. People, especially the ones that are closest to me, can easily tell when I lie.
"I don't know what you're talking about guys" I went to get up but both Alice and Rose grabbed my arm and pushed my back down.
"Yes you do" Alice said. Rose had a face of pure evil and I knew what was coming next.
"If you don't tell us anything we'll burn your books and get Emmett to brake your guitar."
Yep they always used this on me. When ever I didn't tell them anything they would always say it, but they never acted upon it.
"Okay." I said, clearly defeated. I moved across the bed so I was now laying down with my head on the pillow and the girls either side of me. "I love him Alice."
Both the girls went silent and I covered my ears, already knowing what they were going to do. "I Knew It !!!!!" They both shouted. "I knew it, I knew it, I……."
"Knew what?" Emmett asked. We all turned our head in the direction of the bedroom door. Jasper wasn't that far behind him. I looked at the girls and pleaded with them not to tell them.
"Bella's in love with someone" Rose said. She looked at me and shrugged her shoulders.
"Who is he? I'll crush him" Emmett punched his fists together and I rolled my eyes at his stupidity. If only he knew that the person I'm in love him is older than him.
"No we're not saying Emmett" Alice said and shooed him out of the room. "Us girls need to get our things ready for tomorrow" but before Alice slammed the door she gave Jasper a quick peck. I was just randomly staring at the ceiling at the cracks that were forming.
Alice and Rosalie came over to my side and were talking in fast whispers so the guys that were obviously eavesdropping couldn't hear them. I didn't try to pay attention to the conversation and instead turned to my side and closed my eyes. "Guys… I'm just going to close my eyes for a little bit…" I said quietly before succumbing to my dreams…
*Dream*
I was sitting on a wooden bench that was placed near the edge of the lake watching the sunset. I took in the sensory and breathed in the fresh air. The lake spread out nearly over the whole scene and there was a trees sending out a perfect amount of shade. .
It was quite and peaceful that I took the chance to see what I was wearing and I smiled at myself. Alice would be proud. I had on a white knee high dress that had a black lining just under my breasts. I had very old fashioned high heels on and a golden hair band. I hate to admit it but boy did I have a good imagination. .com/cgi/profile?id=1105996
I was swinging my legs so my toes ran across the water sending little waves of water out from where they touched. They water wasn't cold like most lakes, instead it was warm. The water was so tempting I wanted to take of my clothes and go for a swim.
"So why don't you?" I whispered to myself. And just like that I was facing myself in the water. I gasped at what I saw. I was in the most skinniest bikini that I have ever seen. It was purple and black and it had a tiger pattern. It had silver sequins around the edges and had black polka dots too. .com/bella_dream_swim/set?id=15519550
I jumped in head first and let the water surround my body from head to toe.
I swan as deep as I could go and let myself float to the surface. When my head appeared from the water I used both my hands to push my hair back and let the water drip from the end of my nose. I looked down to see that the fish had started to swim around me. They were so colorful that it made me laugh. I started to swim in circles around the fish and then decided that I better make my way out of the water. I swam all the way to shore and realised that I didn't have a towel. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath and just like I hoped for, my Spongebob towel appeared. I know you most probably wondering what a girl my age is doing with a Spongebob towel but Alice used to be hooked on it and she got me addicted.
I started to dry myself off and when I was completely dried I pictured myself in the clothes I was wearing earlier. Just like with the towel my clothes appeared on my body.
"Beautiful" I whipped my head around and there stood Edward. He was just like a Greek god leaning against the tree.
"Edward what are you doing here?" I asked.
He began to walk closer to me and I felt my breathe start to pick up as his face was just inches away from mine.
"Because of you my Bella"
I stared at him dumb-struck at his response and as he wrapped his arms around my waist music started to play in the background. The song was sweet and full of emotion. It was 'Can you feel the love tonight' by 'Elton John'
"Dance Bella" Edward said amused when I didn't move.
"I can't" I said.
"Nonsense Bella, Everyone can dance"
"Well not me" and just like the dip-stick I am I giggled.
Edward rolled his eyes with a smile then took one of his hands that was wrapped around my waist and slid it down my arm to my hand where he picked it up and placed it around his neck. He did the same with my other hand until both of my arms were around his neck and his were wrapped back around his waist. He then picked me up and placed my feet on his. We were then moving to the music.
I looked down at my feet atop of his and giggled. "See, you're dancing…" He whispered holding me close. I shivered and blushed looking back up to see his eyes blazing with love.
Before I knew it the song was over and we were seated on the bench, my hand in his. "Now it wasn't that bad was it?" He asked softly, smiling.
I shook my head not trusting my voice and smiled. His eyes glanced down at my lips then back up to my eyes as he leaned in.
Then he was gone… just like that…
Instead there was a piece of paper left in my hand that had held his.
I unfolded the paper and read it…
The snow, so peaceful and serene, The soft blue glow, He whispered softly, That was the night they promised
caressed by the soft moonlight,
gave magical feelings to the night.
the lovers' words that then did flow,
their lips closer and closer
until, locked in the throes
of a passionate embrace,
he decided to express his feelings,
to keep her safe.
his words like music to her ears,
"I Love You,"
and her response the same,
heard like the gentle breeze,
"And I, love you, forever."
to be together through everything,
each to care for the other when old and grey.
A lovers' pact
the most likely to last.
I jerked awake in my bed, breathing ragged. The dream had seemed so real… I wanted it to be real…
I was about to get up and go to the bathroom and wash my face like last time I had a dream but realized that I was sandwiched in between Alice and Rosalie. They must have fallen asleep talking or something. I sighed and laid back down but I knew I wouldn't be able to fall asleep. The dream was taunting me.
