Chapter 10

EPOV

I don't know how long I've been dozing off but I felt so light when I woke up. I opened my eyes only to find myself on a very familiar room. I rubbed my eyes for a second and scanned the place that I was in.

This really looks like Bella's living room.

My eyes widened as all of the memories from yesterday came rushing down on me.

Starbucks Coffee. Accident. Bella. Running. Her front porch. Door. Yelling. Banging. Douche Bag. Stupidity. Waiting. Water. Boy Scout. Praying to God. Answer. Mrs. Jefferson's ladder. Padlock. Damned. Sleeping. Freezing. Cold. Rain. Bella's arms around me. Bringing me in her house. Sleeping. Bella taking care of me. Charlie's old clothes. Chicken Soup. Me thanking Bella. Me joking Bella. Arm Slapping. Hurt. Bella going upstairs. Sleep.

Wow, what a memory whiplash. I chuckled as I sat up and was stopped by a sleeping figure.

Her breathing was steady and her long luscious brown hair was spluttered messily against the couch's skin.

I sighed as I brought my hand to caress her cheek as I felt her snuggle up feeling the warmth coming off my hand. I smiled as I took in the face that had never failed to enamor me.

But all too soon, it split into a frown. She wasn't mine now after all. She had been but I let her go. I looked up and looked up at the clock. It read 5:43 am. Bella always wakes up before 7 to make breakfast for Charlie. But that was before; I didn't see Charlie's cruiser outside and hence, Charlie himself either. And I would have to ask Bella about that; if she lets me.

But that would be impossible, for now.

Soon, I heard a mumbling sound beneath me as Bella shifted her position that made her end up on the floor. Silly Bella, I thought as I chuckled and carefully stood up and squatted to carefully put her in my arms bridal style and settled her on the couch.

"Edward," she mumbled as she smiled lightly.

"Yes, Bella?"

"D-don't g-go," she mumbled as she pulled me closer.

I smiled as I smoothed out her hair. "Of course, Bella. I won't be going anywhere."

And it was the truth. I am not going anywhere. No, not without Bella's explanation, forgiveness for all the stupid things I've done and hopefully to be back with her again. I am not truly sure that it will be a success from what I've been seeing now. But one thing is for sure. I swear, even if she kicks me out of her house for who knows what times, even if she tries to run away from me again and again, I don't care. I am not giving up on her again.

I smiled as I reviewed my plan. Yup, that is what I'm going to do. I smiled again as I looked down at the beautiful brunettethat was currently smiling too.

"P-promise?" she asked.

I nodded, "I promise, love."

Her smile grew wider while I started gaping at her in awe. I mean I had always remembered seeing her being angelic and carefree in her sleep but I didn't know that after not being able to see her after a long time, it would make my heart twitch all over again because I feel this overwhelming urge to gather her in my arms and kiss her and tell her how much I am sorry, how much I missed her, and how much I regret all the bad things that I've done that when I had seen the result it made me feel like I was going through hell.

"Okay, Edward. I lo-…" she mumbled as she fell asleep.

I gasped quietly as I stared at her wide-eyed. It couldn't be? Could it?, I thought as I thought of the unexpected as I stroked her cheek as I kissed her forehead.

Sweet dreams, love. I love you too.