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Chapter 10
Unfamiliar Feelings
I awoke to the sound of a soft gasp to my side. I slowly opened my eyes. They were stiff with sleep dust, and I was momentarily blinded by the bright morning sunshine that cascaded through the open window. I looked to my side and saw that Alice was perched on her bed with pillows surrounding her like clouds. Jasper was lying down next to her with wire reading glasses on, reading an old book.
I looked one bed over from Alice and Jasper and saw that Rosalie was curled up into Emmett's embrace, and was sleeping like a baby. I heard the soft gasp again. Alice and Jasper were staring at me with wide eyes. I frowned.
Just then I felt someone stir next to me. I froze. A strong warm arm pulled my waist closer to a firm chest. I slowly turned to my right, and found myself staring at the most beautiful man in the world's sleeping face. I blushed. I couldn't believe I had just said that about Edward. He breathed softly into my face. He looked so peaceful and serene.
I turned my head back to Alice and Jasper who were both smiling widely at me and Edward's position. I looked down and blushed scarlet. Edward had his arms wrapped around my waist, and his head was buried in the crook of my neck. My body was curled around him. Alice and Jasper both chuckled to my side, but I ignored them. I rested my head back on the my soft pillows, and stared at the blue silk canopy above her. I stayed like that for a few more minutes.
When I felt the light snores against my neck stop, I looked down and found that two sparkling emerald green eyes stared back at me. I blushed and looked away. But Edward tilted my chin up to meet his gaze. A soft, sleepy smile spread across his face.
" Good morning beautiful." He said as he brought my hand up to his full lips and kissed it. I blushed even redder. He chuckled and sat up. He stretched his arms and propped himself up on the fluffy pillows of my bed decided that it was time to get up, so I sat up and stretched my arms above my head. I had the strangest feeling that someone was staring at me, so I looked down, only to see that Edward was blatantly staring at my breasts and my waist. I flushed and looked away. Edward snickered next to me so he must have noticed that I caught him.
I was about to get out of bed, but then I felt a cool autumn breeze fly in through the open window and gently sweep up my hair. I shivered and dove back under the warm, cozy covers. Edward, Alice and Jasper all cackled at me. I glared at all of them. I hadn't noticed, but Edward had wrapped his arms around my waist again, and was holding me close to his chest. I blushed when I realized this, but I didn't pull away, because I could feel an unfamiliar warmth spark as I felt his hands rub up and down my hands to warm me. With out thinking I snuggled into Edward's chest.
" Erm, Bella, maybe you better get up." Alice called over to me. I could tell that she was trying to hold back a laugh. I grunted.
" Alice! Why must you perturb me?! I'm exhausted, and this bed is too warm for its own good." I yelled back from against Edward's chest. Edward shook with silent laughter , and I heard Jasper cackling with Alice.
" Oh, let her alone Alice. She is probably still tired, and on top of that, she is snuggling in the arms of Edward. What more could she want?" Rosalie said. I peeked my head out from under my domain and snarled at Rosalie.
" Oh, hush up Rose! I saw you getting all cuddly with Emmett this morning!" I retorted. Everyone laughed while Rosalie and Emmett rolled their eyes. To my dismay, Edward untangled my arms from his waist, and got out of bed. I groaned.
" Why did you have to get up?" I grumbled. Edward laughed quietly. He then leaned forward so our faces were only inches apart, and spoke lowly.
" Why Bella? Do you really miss me that much already?" He teased. I flushed and looked away. He snickered. I scowled at him.
" No! I'm angry because you let all of the warmth go when you got out of bed!" I shot at him. He raised an eyebrow at me, then walked to the window, and closed it.
" Well it looks like we're snowed in for the day. We might as well just stay in our pajamas." Edward sighed. I frowned, and jumped out of bed. Sure enough, I looked out the window and saw a thick white sheet of untouched snow glittering beneath the window. I groaned.
" Perfect! Its only September, and already its snowing! This should be a long winter!" I threw my hands up in the air and stormed over to the fireplace. Rosalie and Alice sighed.
" Bella would you be a darling and light a fire for us? I'm too warm to get up." Alice called from her bed. I sighed and nodded. Edward kneeled down beside me and helped me light the firewood on fire. After the fire was lit, I set the gate in front of it. I looked down at my clothing. My silk nightgown was covered in soot from the ashes. I grabbed a simple beige dress that had long sleeves from my closet, and retreated to the washroom.
After the water was scalding hot, I climbed in and dipped my head under the water. I grabbed my favorite mirabelle scented shampoo that reminded me of home, and slathered it through my hair. I then washed my body with the freesia and gardenia soap I got from Alice and Rosalie. After my hair and body had been washed off, I sat back in the water and relaxed.
I closed my eyes, and Edward's face appeared. I smiled as I thought of how serene he looked this morning when he was asleep. Free of his usual sarcastic smirk, and that mischievous glint in his eyes. I remembered how much I wanted to just lean in and kiss him at that moment.
The next image that came to my mind was not as pleasant. I was remembering Mike and James kidnapping me in that dark alley. I shivered and blocked that thought. I then felt sympathy as I remembered Lauren's face when she had seen me and Edward embrace. I smiled at the memory of me and Edward hugging.
My eyes shot open and I sat up. What was wrong with me?! First I'm thinking about kissing Edward, then I'm thinking about when we hugged, and now I'm feeling bare without his arms around me! Even the hot water didn't soothe me and make me think clearly! I must be insane. I shook my head and grabbed a towel. I dried off and slipped into the beige dress. I combed my hair, and pinned it up in a simple bun.
When I opened the door, I saw that Rosalie and Alice were already dressed and were doing each others hair. Emmett, Jasper, and Edward were sitting by the fire and talking. I sat down on the red velvet couch with a sigh. The boys looked at me and smiled.
" How was your bath Bella?" Edward asked. I narrowed my eyes at him and tried to think of what he was getting at.
" Fine. Why do you ask?" I answered suspiciously. Edward grinned innocently at me.
" I was just curious thats all." He said a little too sweetly. I scowled at him and looked away. Emmett and Jasper laughed while Edward snickered.
" ISABELLA MARIE SWAN! " Alice suddenly screeched at the top of her lungs. I jumped and somehow managed to fall off of the couch. Edward, Jasper, and Emmett all roared with laughter. I glared at them. I turned back to Alice and Rosalie. Sweet little Alice's face was almost purple with rage. Rosalie was sitting next to her, dusting her chest with powder. I sat back up and walked over to Alice.
" Yes Alice?" I answered meekly. I knew that this was going to turn out badly. Alice grabbed my arm in a death grip and dragged me over to fireplace. I frowned. What could she possibly be mad at here?
" You are in serious trouble with me! Why didn't you tell me about your feelings sooner?! And here you let me put the pieces together when you could have just said something!" Alice ranted. Rosalie giggled at my horrified expression. The boys watched us with curious eyes.
" Alice! Can you please explain what it is you're mad about?! And you have yet again lost me on the whole ' feelings' thing!" I yelled back. Alice rolled her eyes. Then leaned forward to whisper something in my ear. I bent down.
" I know that you like Edward! I should have known that the reason you get so stubborn with him because you like him! And this morning when you didn't want to leave his embrace....! Oh, Bella you love him!" Alice whispered into my ear. My eyes widened. How could Alice tell so soon?! I backed away and stared at her. She smiled widely and squealed.
" Alice you are insane! I do not have anything of the sort! You are mistaken." I replied briskly. She rolled her eyes.
" Say what you want Bella. But at least I know the truth." Alice emphasized. She then scurried over to her makeup table to began applying rouge tint to her cheeks. When I sat down, everyone stared at me.
" What?!" I snapped. They all looked away from me; afraid. Finally Emmett spoke up.
" What was that all about?" He asked me. I crossed my arms and pouted.
" None of your business Emmett. Now if you will excuse me, but I must visit the sitting room." I said stiffly. I stood and walked into the sitting room, closing the door behind myself. I picked up Jane Eyre and started reading at a random page. I was so engrossed in my book, that I didn't even notice someone enter the room, so I jumped about a meter in the air when someone spoke.
" Bronte. Hm. You're into the classics. Interesting." Edward's velvety voice said from next to me. As I said, I jumped a meter in the air. I put my hand against my heart and gasped.
" My goodness! Edward! Don't scare me like that!" I said breathlessly. He grinned the crooked smile that made my heart skip a beat.
" Sorry." He looked down at his hands and then back at me. " What exactly did Alice say that made you so irate?" He asked softly. I blushed and looked down at my hands.
" It was nothing of importance. Alice tends to come up with silly things and blurt them out of nowhere. But the idea that she came up with this time was truly crazy!" I responded quietly. Edward took both my hands in his, and looked into my eyes.
" Bella, if there is anything or anyone that is bothering you, you can tell me. I promise not to gossip about it." He said sincerely. " I trust you Bella, and I want you to trust me." I looked into his eyes, and felt all of my will power crumble to pieces.
Without thinking, I leaned forward towards his soft lips. Edward closed the gap between our lips. The second our lips met, I felt an explosion of passion wash through me. Edward placed his arms around my waist, and I tangled my hands in his untidy bronze hair.
Our lips moved in sync, and the spark I had felt earlier when he had touched me, grew immensely as our lips crushed against each other. He tasted so good; like cinnamon and sunshine. Sweet but spicy. I could feel my toes curl at his touch.
When we finally broke apart for air, we stared into the others eyes and smiled. Our fingers twined together. Edward gently reached his hand up to brush a piece of hair away from my eyes, then cupped my cheeks in his hand. I couldn't help but lean into his hand and kiss it. He stared at me with smoldering eyes. My body ached to be close to him. I internally groaned. Alice was right. I was falling utterly, and completely in love with Edward Masen.
Finally they kissed! So it looks like Bella has come to terms with her feelings for Edward! Yay!!! Now the plot is really going to kick in, so don't think its all over just because they are together.... Only 10 more days until Twilight comes to the cinema!!!! I'm so excited! By the way, I love the song 'Decode' that Paramore made for the movie. Its really catchy...
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