Chapter 10
BPOV
Whoever Alice had called was downstairs, the voice was muffled because I was crying, my nose was runny and I was sure I was getting really sick. Maybe I should've eaten something sooner, but I didn't have the energy to pull myself out of bed. I heard the footsteps of my visitor come up the stairs; I did not bother to turn around. I heard him take off his shoes and slip into bed with me. He didn't out his arms around me or really touch me, he was just there, his presence was evident. It didn't take me long to realise who 'he' was. It was Edward, he had come back when I had hurt him in ways that were unimaginable over something so small and stupid, it hurt to think about.
I turned around to face him, I didn't look into his eyes, I just wrapped my arms around him and closed my eyes, he was here, when I needed him. I had to say something, I couldn't let this be out reunion, it was pathetic and cowardly. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." More tears escaped my eyes, and my crying once again, became uncontrollable, I was soothed with the sound of his voice, a sound a had missed the whole week he was gone. "Shhhh, it's OK Bella, it's OK." He rubbed my head and I started to calm down.
My eyes remained closed while we lay in silence, I could feel his heart beating in his chest, it was such a great sound to hear, I was still very upset, but I was pleased he was here with me. I had so many things I wanted to say, but I couldn't say them all at once, so I started with the obvious, what would definitely be on his mind. "I know you probably want to know my story, but I told Alice, and I don't think I need to tell you, Alice made me understand that my reasoning was stupid, I made the situation out to be more horrible than it actually is, so you can take me to a fancy restaurant and you can kiss me in public, you can hold my hand and give me piggy back rides if that's what you want. I love you and I am so sorry I caused you all this pain." The waterworks started again, how did my body have enough fluid to cry out? Hadn't I cried enough over the past 7 days? Edward's hand touched to my face and he wiped the tears away. "No, it's OK, it's OK. I love you too." Short and sweet, but so much meaning. To hear Edward say those 3 words again was like rain in a drought. I let a small smile escape and we lay in silence again. It wasn't awkward, it was nice, to just relax and be with each other. "Come on, get dressed, I'm taking you out for lunch." This made me realise how hungry I was, I remember that because I had been alone until today and I hadn't gotten out of bed, I was almost starved, I smiled an even bigger smile, I thought he would never ask. "Good, I am starving."
I struggled to stay on my feet, I had no energy, I needed to eat. I slowly made my way to the wardrobe and pondered what I should wear, I picked out my yellow sun dress, it was a beautiful day and it fitted perfectly with my mood. I splashed cold water over my face and put a little foundation and mascara on. I got out my yellow flats and my white clutch. I walked slowly down the stairs, careful not to trip and fall. "You look beautiful." He said when I made it to the bottom, I gave him a little twirl and landed in his arms, I leant up and kissed him on the lips lightly. I moved me hand lightly down his body until I reached his hand, I took it tightly. "So, do you want to move back in?" It seemed reasonable; half his stuff was still here anyway. "I'd love to."
Edward bought a picnic basket from a café and we sat in a park together, it was nice to be free to be a couple, he hand fed me Hawaiian pizza and I spilled water all over myself, we got to laugh together and just be happy. I sat in between his legs, leaning on his chest while we watched little kids play on the jungle gym. All I could think about was how much I love Edward and that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him.