Chapter 8 Awakening
(Bella's POV)
My eyes fluttered open. A kaleidoscope of colors came into my view. A whole new spectrum I'd never even imagined before. I sat up quickly. My hand flew to my head automatically to stop the rushing blood from going to my head. But there was no blood to stop.
"Silly Bella" a voice chuckled beside me.
"Edward! You stayed!" I had hoped he would, but I hadn't really expected him to.
"Of course I did." His voice sounded tired. I looked into his eyes. They were the darkest shade of onyx I'd ever seen.
"You need to hunt, don't you?" He smiled at my observation.
"I figured I would wait so we could go together. Then I can show you how it's done."
"But I thought you said that all you did was unleash your instincts." He said as he stood up and walked over to me. I crossed my legs beneath me so there would be enough room on the bed for him.
"Yes, but I'd still like to show you." He paused and looked into my eyes. "Since now there's no chance of me accidentally hurting you."
"Well then," I stood up quickly, a bright smile playing on my lips, "Let's go!" Edward stood up next to me and wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Don't you want to know if you look any different?" I frowned at him.
"That depends. Do I look better or worse than I used to?" He bent his head towards my neck and brushed his lips softly against my skin.
"Bella, you were tempting before, you're practically irresistible now." His lips were resting on my collarbone. But he didn't say any more. I wiggled out of his grasp, a feat I hadn't been capable of doing before. Shock was written plainly across his features. I put my hands on my hips.
"Well, if you're not going to tell me, I'm going to go look for myself." I started to walk towards the door, but before I could get there Edward was blocking my way.
"Bella, there aren't any mirrors in this cabin, but," he paused and pulled a compact mirror out of his pocket, "I got this before we left Forks." He held out the mirror in his hand and I took it greedily.
It opened with a soft 'click' and I gasped. I was…beautiful. My hair was a deeper shade of brown and was in waves that rippled down my back, cascading over my shoulders. I tilted the mirror up and down, looking at my new slim figure. Then I caught a look at my eyes….they were a stunning, deep burgundy. I looked up at Edward who was now standing next to me with his hands on my waist.
"They'll change after you feed." He paused and turned me around so I was facing him. "Which reminds me… are you ready to go?" I smiled brightly at him.
"Of course!" A moment later we were standing in the woods behind the cabin. There were so many new smells. Everything in general seemed so much more…alive.
Then there was a new scent. It was like a freshly baked apple pie sitting on a window sill, but better. Unlike anything I'd ever smelt before. I looked back at Edward. He simply nodded and disappeared.
I started walking amongst the shadows in the direction of the smell. It was slow going at first, but I sped up as the smell got stronger. It turned my head and there it was….an innocent little deer. Innocent, yet vulnerable, that's what the deer was.
I crept closer, still hidden by shadows. Then, as soon as I was close enough to touch it, I jumped out of the shadows and pulled it to the ground and in one swift move, sunk my teeth into it's neck.
Warm liquid flowed down my throat. It was even more delicious than the apple pie I had likened it to. After awhile, I set the deer down and stood back up.
It was like I was a new person…or something inside of me had just been awakened.
Hey guys, I know it's been a while. Sorry it took me so long. I was moving, so it took a while for me to get my computer back and then I had band camp last week. Yay! lol. But here it is. Hope you all like it! Review Pretty Please!!! Many thanks to my AMAZING Beta:D Until next time, HazelEyedHottie
