I'd like to dedicate this chapter to everyone who answered my question last chapter, whether you got it right or wrong. The correct answer is the… lions! They haven't eaten for 5 years therefore they're already dead! Thanks to all who reviewed!
Starlight- Chapter 9: She's Mine
Edward's POV:
"Bella, you are my life now," I blurted, not really thinking.
As soon as I said this, I regretted it. I didn't know why, but I did. I carefully waited for her reaction. But when it did happen, I was shocked; this wasn't the reaction I expected at all.
An adorable light blush spread on her cheeks, and her eyes widened. It reminded me of the first day I met her, when Emmett made that crack about her being hot. I started smiling wildly, ruining the mood.
'What is it?" Bella demanded awkwardly.
"I made you blush," I explained smugly. She smiled shyly. She looked so beautiful right then; I leaned right in and kissed her. Thankfully she kissed back. We kissed like this for a long time. Kissing Bella was a whole new experience. It was really different from kissing Jessica… Ugh. And it wouldn't have stopped if we weren't so rudely interrupted.
"I see it has happened sooner than I expected."
We broke apart, startled.
The old psychic smiled at us serenely from the entrance of the tent.
Beside me, Bella blushed. We had just been caught making out by an old lady.
"It's y- you," Bella stammered.
"What do you mean 'It's you'?" I asked. "You know her?"
"Yes," she replied. "In fact, she just read my fortune, and it involved-"
"Me," I finished.
She stared at me curiously. "How did you know?"
"She read mine too," I answered. "And it involved-"
"Me," Bella cut in. She looked at the psychic. "What the hell is going on?"
"It is not for me to answer, Bella. But a little piece of advice, if you may. Why don't you go to your friends? They're worried about where you are. Plus, they could use your help," she finished.
"Are they in trouble?" I asked instantly.
"Well, not exactly. But I advice you to go, now."
Bella stood up, obviously worried. "Do you know where they are?"
"At the same place you left them."
I stood up and we walked out. I turned around to get one last look at the psychic, but she was gone. Instead, I saw a piece of bright pink paper with writings on the ground which looked familiar. Picking it, I read it and stuffed it into my pocket grimly. This had been a setup. I just knew it.
"Edward?" Bella called impatiently.
"Coming," I said quickly, following her.
We quickly walked towards the last place we saw our friends: at the kissing booths. The walk was quiet, a little awkward tension between us.
But did I regret kissing her? Not a chance.
Soon, the booths came into my view. I saw Rosalie first, Emmett's arm wrapped possessively around her waist, expression foul. Alice was resting her head on Jasper's arm, both of them looking pissed.
My gaze travelled to the ones in front of them, who they were clearly speaking with.
I tensed.
So did Bella.
"Oh my God," I whispered.
"This can't be happening," Bella groaned.
I was still shocked. "That's Seth." (A/N: If you forgot him, he's from chapter one. Seth was dumped by Alice.)
"That doesn't sound so bad," Bella disagreed.
"Well, she was editing when she told you the story," I said. "He was her first boyfriend."
"Yeah?" she challenged. "Think that's bad? Well, that girl over there is Joanna, the one who hurt Jasper, and the other guy is Jacob Black."
And just as he said his name, his head snapped up, and looked directly at me. His gaze shifted, and soon he was staring intently at Bella.
She gasped.
I hissed angrily. He's not getting Bella away from me.
She's mine.
Ooh… Jacob's there. OK, now I need your opinion.
First, should I make my chapters longer or shorter? Shorter chapters mean faster updates, though…
Second, Jacob is not going to be a major character in this story. But should I make him mean, or should he change, apologizing to Bella?
Come on guys! I need your opinions! Oh yeah, I have another question: Which one is correct, and why?
Eight and seven is sixteen.
Eight and seven are sixteen.
OK… sorry for the long author's note. Now please review!
Jen
