I think I updated pretty quickly….compared to other times.
So. The summer is really bring. And I live in Memphis, TN, so it is sooooo unbearably hot.
Well, I've taken up beta-ing. Haha. Funny word. Well, I'm now a beta for Sylamesio123. You should check out her story Intertwined. I'm open to anybody else who needs a beta, too!!
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Later, when I was in my room, I looked out my window. I saw Emmett and Edward riding back to the castle.
Looking at them, I saw the stark contrast. And deep down inside, I saw a fine light radiating from the one I would choose to spend forever with. But God never granted me that choice.
Finally. The day. The day that I was going to meet Edward as Bella again. Bella the poor girl.
Actually studying myself in the mirror for the first time, well, ever, I frowned at my plain face. Just brown hair and regular brown eyes. If I could be Rosalie for a day…
Breathing in one long breath, I climbed out of my window through my makeshift rope again. I would not fear being caught by Mother today; she had gone with some servants to the countryside for some fresh air with Rosalie. The Queen was much to busy to take them herself. I lied to her and said that maybe I would see Emmett again, and she didn't complain.
Walking in my peasant clothes, I sort of wished that he knew I was a princess. So that he could at least see me in a gown, which was of course, much prettier.
When I reached the appointed place just a few minutes before 3, thinking that I was early, he was already there.
Excitedly, I walked up to him. He was dressed in an extremely fancy hunting outfit without the hat. Though it was rather ugly compared to most clothes, he still managed to look like, well, what he was. A gorgeous prince that everybody fell head-over-heels for.
"Good afternoon, Bella. Come on, let's go! I know the perfect place roaming with deer…"
Gently taking my hand, he linked his arm over mine.
"S-so, where are we g-going?" I cursed myself for stuttering slightly. I never did that unless I was really nervous. Curse that bad habit. Why couldn't I be as perfect as him?
Laughing, he replied, "There's a small forest just outside of town. I love going there. The trees, the plants, the sun. It's really quite beautiful."
I stared at him, dazed. He was too beautiful…
Suddenly, I tripped over a loose rock that I had not managed to see, pulling Edward down with me.
Expecting to meet the hard ground any second, I was surprised that I only met a pair of arms softly wrapping around me, pulling me up.
When I had regained my balance, I pulled away, embarrassed.
"I'm so sorry! I'm so clumsy, I could have gotten you hurt!"
Brushing off his clothes, he just smiled with a twinkle in his eye and replied, "It's all right. I'm here."
Offering his arm out to me again, I hesitantly took it. He immediately started walking again as if nothing had happened.
"So, where are you from? Your accent doesn't sound like you're English."
"Oh, I'm from Scotland," I replied. "It's quite pretty there."
"So I've heard. When did you come here?"
"Oh, just a few weeks ago," I said, trying to be vague. I did not want him putting two and two together.
"Do you have any pets or anything? You seem to really love animals."
"Oh, I have a tiger pup--" I caught myself, trying to bring back my mistake. No regular person would have a tiger.
"My brother made it for me out of wood." I amended.
"Oh, nice. What is your favorite food?"
Edward kept asking questions. It was strange. He seemed like he would really like to know the answers, like he was wanting to know about me. Usually the prince's mother wanted to meet in hopes of a future husband, but they were all interested in Rosalie. They never wanted me. Then again they were unnaturally dull, as if palace life had just made their brains deteriorate.
It was a short walk when Edward stopped and pulled out his rifle.
"Come on, let's go in. I have a feeling that we'll sight a grand buck today."
Walking into the forest, the trees cast shadows onto the ground. Ahead of us, past a hedge of bushes, was a small clear river, narrow but rushing quickly.
Right next to the river was a huge, strapping young buck. His antlers stood tall and proud as he lowered his head to get a drink.
Edward quietly pulled me to the hedge and he crouched behind it, whispering in my ear.
"We couldn't have had better luck. Wow. Just don't speak and scare it away." He whispered as he took aim.
Though I really loved Edward, I knew I couldn't just let him kill the deer. Thinking fast, I saw his index finger gently curl around the trigger and tighten, slowly…
"Ahhhh-chooooh!!" I gave the biggest sneeze I could manage, and the buck's ears immediately alerted and he galloped away into the safety of the trees.
"Well now," said Edward as he put down his gun and sat down on the ground, laughing. "You really don't like hunting after all, do you? That's one question I forgot to ask." Giving me a dazzling smile, he made my heart stutter.
"Well, I couldn't just let that poor animal die. It wouldn't be right."
"You are one very interesting young woman." He replied.
"Well, can't we go do something else? Take a walk? It's very beautiful here. A person can entertain themselves without having to kill, you know."
"I'd say it's rather hot for walking, especially wearing this outfit." He gestured to his long shirt and pants.
"Yes, you're right, but we can't just sit here…Wait. You want to wade in the river? The water must be cool!"
"That's a very fine idea, if you ask me. Come on."
We walked over to the river and Edward took off his shoes and rolled up his pants. He walked into the water while I was trying to tie my dress together around my knees.
When I finally managed to get it so that it wouldn't get wet, I thought about how Mother would complain dearly if she saw me wading like this, like a pauper. Well, I was supposed to be one right now. I just shrugged it off and went to stand by Edward.
The rocks under my bare feet were slippery, and I carefully tried to maneuver my way to him.
The banks of the river were clear, and the sun shone down upon us, big and bright. I closed my eyes and tilted my head up to soak in the sunshine.
It must have been the heat or the sun or the sheer giddiness of it all and my uncoordination, but I lost my balance, and my feet slipped from under me.
Immediately, two strong arms caught me and pulled me upright. As soon as my feet came in contact with the ground, I made a weak attempt to pull away.
"I'm not taking chances with you," a soft voice murmured in my ear.
Edward wrapped his arms around me, cradling me like a shield, keeping my feet barely on the ground.
After a moment, when I had thought I had regained my balance, I gently whispered, "You can let go of me now."
Edward didn't move a muscle, and I really didn't mind as I leaned into him and raised my face to the sun.
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