I do not own Twilight or its characters. Stephenie Meyer does.
CH. 10 Chocolate Ice Cream (BPOV)
I sat on a bench with Edward; his arm is tightly wrapped around me as we listened to an outside band play. It was clear as he watched me eat that he wasn't happy.
"Are you sure you're happy eating that? There are plenty of nice restaurants around here. I will be happy to help you with the menu, if that is what the holdup is." He eyed my food with distain. Alice had gotten me a Rio's joelho, it was basically rolled dough that has ham and cheese in it. Plus some type of fruit smoothie from one of the juice bars.
"This is really good. Besides I am enjoying sitting out here and seeing everything. How often will I get a chance to come to Brazil? I want to make the best of it." I told him, taking another bite of my meal with one hand and the other is laced in his.
"You should be eating more though. You look like you've lost a lot of weight. I am just concerned," Edward pouted.
"Don't lecture me on eating habits, Edward. I really don't want to get into a fight with you right now." I said softly; placing my food down. Edward was silent, then he shifted me onto his lap.
"You are right, Love. I wouldn't be able to do this inside a restaurant. Plus, seeing and hearing the live music is nice." Edward kissed my cheek. I kissed him back and started to eat again.
He waited until I finished eating before speaking, but during that time he kept giving me soft kisses along my neck.
"After we take care of Victoria; I will take you anywhere you want to go on in the world. Name the place and I will find a way to take you there." Edward kissed my hand. He pulled my hand out to examine a visible bruise on my wrist.
"I'm going to kill that dog for manhandling you like that." Edward rubbed a finger over it gently and then kissed it.
"You will do no such thing. You're not going to break the treaty over a bruise," I told him.
"Bella, it's more than just about the bruise. He laid his hands on you and hurt you. He can't get away with that," Edward hissed.
"I didn't say he should, Emmett and Jasper already threatened him over. Besides, I'm not planning on letting him get close enough to do anything like this again." I tried to sooth him.
"He has feelings for you, I doubt he is just going to walk away." Edward grumbled.
"Well, then that is his own stupidity. I told him more than once, I only wanted to be friends. My heart belongs to you and only you." I wrapped my arms around Edward's neck and pulled myself closer to him. "Besides, starting a war with the wolves wouldn't be a good idea, right now. They're after Victoria too. Wouldn't it be better to work with them, than against them?" Edward sighed.
"Possibly. You got close to Jacob while I was gone." Edward stated sadly.
"He was the only one who I felt comfortable around, everyone else treated me like I was made of glass, looked at me out of pity or just plain ignored me. Jacob never asked any questions and he was able to make me laugh. We bonded over some motorcycles he fixed and taught me to ride." I told him, laying my head on his shoulder.
"Motorcycles in a rainy town? Why would you do something so dangerous, Bella? Is that how you got this?" He traced a small scar on my forehead.
"Yes," I said softly, only answering the second part.
"What happen to your helmet?" his voice sounded too calm. Crap! He turned to look me in the eye.
"I realize that if I tell you not to ride the bike that would only make you mad and you would do it out of spite. " I opened my mouth to disagree. Edward placed a finger to my lips and then both hands on either side of my head. "Instead, I'm going to ask you this. I happen to love this pretty little head of yours. It would pain me if anything were to happen to it. Please wear the proper safety gear to keep yourself safe for me, when I can't." He dazzled me with his eyes and I can feel myself nod in agreement. He kissed me lightly on the lips. "Thank you." I tore my eyes away and look for a distraction before he could ask more about the bike. I spotted some people walking with ice cream. That would be nice; it's has been a long time since I have been in a place where it was warm enough that I would like that treat. I thought of asking Edward to help me gets some; but he wasn't going to be distracted.
"Does Charlie know about the motorcycle? I'm surprised he didn't make you wear a helmet."
"No, he doesn't. In fact I think he would be angrier than you about it if he did." I shrugged my shoulders, Edward raised one of his eyebrows.
"You're going to think I am crazy if I tell you everything," I sighed heavily.
"Try me." His voice was insistent.
"Around January, Charlie was going to send me to Renée if I didn't start showing some sign of life. So, I went to the movies with Jessica in Port Angeles. After the movie I noticed some men that reminded of the ones who were following me last year. Anyways, I'm not sure what I was thinking, but I wanted to see if it was them." Edward stiffened and opened his mouth in alarm. "Let me finish. Before I could get close, I started to hear your voice speak to me, telling me to stop. To make a long story short; I found out if I was in a potentially dangerous situation than I heard your voice. Hence the motorcycles." I finished, afraid to look up at him. He was silent for a long while; I finally look up at him. His face looked mad and worried at the same time.
"You're mad." I frowned.
"At myself; I'm never going to be able to forgive myself for leaving you. You put yourself in so much danger to stay connected to me. If I never left, I would have saved us both from so much unnecessary turmoil." My angel's eyes were black. This was why I didn't want to tell him, he was beating himself up over it.
"Stop blaming yourself. What happened is in the past. Neither one of us can change it. We are here together now, so let's just move forward rather than backwards. Let it go. Please, Edward." I touched his cheek softly with my hand and I felt him loosen underneath me. He gave me a small smile.
"Besides I'm the crazy one, hearing your voice." I tried to make a joke of it; he took the bait.
"I hear more than one voice in my head. What does that make me?" He smirked playfully. Before I could answer another voice spoke up.
"We all have been wondering that for years." Emmett snickered. I looked up to see the other four approaching. Both Emmett and Jasper were carrying multiple bags. Rose was walking beside Emmett, laughing at his little joke. Alice appeared in front of me with a chocolate cone.
"Here you go, Bella." She handed me the treat and some napkins.
"Thank you," I smile than wonder how much everyone else heard. I started to lick the ice cream, enjoying the sweet treat. Edward looked happy to see me eating again.
"I don't know why you just didn't go shopping, Bella. There are some many cute little stores around here," Alice chirped excitedly.
"Umm, because I'm not you and I don't enjoy shopping," I shrugged as the guys chuckled, Alice rolled her eyes.
"Well, anyways I got you some great new clothes; for when Edward takes you on those trips." Alice beamed. On one hand, I wanted to say something about spending money on me to take me on trips, on the other hand, alone time with Edward sounds nice.
"Thank you, Alice." She beamed when she realized I wasn't going to argue.
"I thought Bella's idea of having the wolves work with us rather than against us might be a good idea," Jasper brought up.
"Eavesdropper," I mumbled, having my earlier suspicions confirmed.
"Just trying to help, Lois." Jasper winked at me, I rolled my eyes.
"Lois?" Edward questioned, then he must have of seen something from Jasper or one of the others.
"Ahh, yes, I can see that now," I stick my tongue out at him, he chuckled. I started to lick my ice cream and noticed Edward watching closely.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Did you want a lick or something?" I asked, holding out the cone. Both Jasper and Emmett break out into laughter. Rose and Alice are stifled their giggles.
"Yeah, Edward, do you want a lick?" Emmett snickered and Rose hit him off the side of the head. I couldn't figure out what I am missing.
"Never mind them, they are just being perverted." Edward sighed and looked away. He shifted a bit underneath me and I looked up at him in wonder. I thought an ice cream cone was innocent.
"So Esme and Carlisle are back in Forks, they are keeping an eye on Charlie. We will probably bring you back to our house because our plane gets in really early. I figure it will be best if you slept on the plane again," Alice spoke up.
"Sounds good to me," I stifled a yawn. I knew once on the plane with Edward's arms around me, I would be able to sleep well.
Several hours later I awoke in Edward's arms, both of us are horizontal. The last thing I remember was our over flirty stewardess offering to show Edward where the bathroom was. Edward of course ignored her and kissed me.
"Good morning, beautiful," Edward was smiling brightly.
"What are you so happy about?" I smiled back.
"I'm just glad you haven't stopped sleep talking." Edward smiled mischievously.
"Do I even want to know?" I asked. He leaned in for a kiss and I remember my morning breath. "I need a human moment." I sat up in bed and got confused, we were in Edward's room, but we were in a bed
"Umm, when did you get a bed?" I asked, as far as I know it had only been a day, maybe two, since I have been in here. However, now in the room was a black iron frame bed with a golden comforter and sheets. The blanket was cream and I was pretty sure it is an electric one.
"Alice ordered it before leaving. Esme set it up yesterday." Edward told me, sitting up too.
"Why do you need a bed?" I looked at him in confusion.
"For you to sleep in, silly. In case there are more sleepovers." Edward started to kiss my shoulder working his way to the neck.
"I could've slept on the couch." I told him.
"It would be fairly hard to get this close on a couch, Bella." Edward pulled me into his arms, laid back down, pulling me on top of him.
"Oh," I blushed red, Edward suddenly looks nervous.
"This is okay right? I assumed it be alright to hold you, as you slept." Edward looked wary.
"No, that's fine. It was the best night sleep I've had in a long time. I always sleep better in your arms." I blushed even more, I leaned forward to give him a kiss on the cheek.
"Still need that human moment?" Edward's voice sounded huskier than normal. I get dazed for a moment as I feel small kisses on my collar bone making my pulse race.
"Yes," I managed to gasp, so Edward pulled away chuckling. I sat up so I am straddling him.
"You get far too much enjoyment out that," I pouted.
"My apologies, my Love." He gave me a playful pout. I looked down at him, mesmerized by the god like man that is below me. I find myself wishing that he didn't have his strict values.
"If you don't go soon; the others will barge down the door to get to you. Esme in particular has been waiting for you to wake up. She is making you a feast for breakfast." Edward gently puts his hands on my waist and slid me off him.
"Going," I blushed getting out of the bed. I looked around and spotted my toiletries and a set of clothes Alice must have picked out. I was excited to see Esme. I haven't seen her in so long.
Twenty minutes later, I was descending the stairs in dark blue jeans and a burgundy sweater. Before I hit the last step, I was swept up in a pair of arms hugging me.
"Careful dear, you're just as bad as Emmett." A golden voice chuckled.
"Oh, I got carried away." Esme's honey voice spoke as she pulled away but didn't let go.
"Bella, dear, I am so sorry that we left you. I sure hope you can forgive us." Esme looked at me sadly.
"Yes, I forgive you all. I understand why you did it," I tell her, giving her a genuine smile. It's near impossible to be mad with Esme.
"And thank you, sweetheart. Because of you, all my family is together again." She gave me another small hug before letting go.
At this time Carlisle approached giving me a hug as well.
"I am sorry as well, Bella. If I knew the repercussions of our actions, I would've never agreed. I'm thankful that you're safe now," Carlisle said stoically. I just nodded to him.
Edward came up and wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Hungry, Love." I nodded and Edward takes me by the hand to lead me to the kitchen. He wasn't kidding when he said feast.
There is a plate piled high with chocolate pancakes, bacon, sausage, a bowl of fresh fruit, toast, and scrambled eggs.
"There is no way I can eat all that." I whispered.
"Just eat as much as you want. Would you like some juice; we have grape, apple, orange, cranberry or milk?" Edward asked kissing my forehead.
"Orange juice is fine." I kissed his jaw, before he breaks out into a grin and hurried to the fridge.
"Eat, Bella," Esme said warmly as she coming in to the kitchen. I filled my plate as much as possible and sit to eat. Edward immediately sat next to me and moves his chair as close as possible. I leaned into him as I take my first bite.
"This is wonderful Esme." I told her after I swallow.
"I am glad you like it. But don't stop, it looks like you need it, dear." She said it in a way that I couldn't get offended.
When I finished eating; Edward has my plate and glass in the sink washing them before I could get up.
"I could've done that," I told him.
"I know." He said simply shrugging his shoulders.
"Bella, it will be for you." Alice rushed into the kitchen and handed me the cell phone. It rings the second it's in my hand.
"Hello?"
"Bells?" I heard Charlie ask.
"Yes, Dad," I asked cautiously. I wasn't sure how he was going to react to Edward being back.
"Ehh, are you having fun with Alice?" His voice sounded off. I glanced at Edward, he was frowning and looking at Alice. Alice was staring off into space.
"Yes, we had a great time. I just got back a few minuets ago, I should be home soon." I told him.
"Good I am glad you had fun. Listen I need you to come to the station, a problem has come up."
Preview:
"Jacob is here and he is listening to our conversation." Edward glared into the woods.
"Oh," I realized what we were talking about was done for now.
"Charlie is waiting for you." Edward sighed nodding his head to the porch. Charlie was standing there with his arms crossed.
"I will be right back. I am not going to leave your side for long." Edward whispered,
I nodded as I lean over to give him one more kiss.