I'll Protect You
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters, they are Stephenie Meyers i only own the plot
Hey guys, I promised I would be updating quickly
Sorry chapter 8 was reposted, I dont know why...but ok...
For those of you who asked, i was having treatments...thats as much as im saying. I dont like ppl being sorry and I am absolutely fine now. :)
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I sat on one of the chairs in the lobby as I waited for Edward. I was pretty much over being scared of the elevator although I was still convinced someday I would end up either stuck or plummeting downwards in it.
I heard the elevator ding and looked towards it, waiting for my – I slapped myself – not my, just Edward. Waiting for Edward to step out. I braced myself for the heat that was going to flood my face as soon as he saw me, but instead of it being Edward, I found myself looking into the faces of two boys I had never seen before.
Luckily, they didn't see me as they got out of the elevator as they were deep in a coversation, however their conversation immediately ceased as the boy on the right, with blonde hair and blue eyes noticed me.
He nudged his friend and motioned towards me with his head. Out of the corner of my eye I saw the boy on the left look over and stare at me.
I forced myself to breathe normally and pretend I hadn't noticed them, praying silently that they would just walk out. I could deal with staring, for a while...but if they came to talk to me I might just die of embarrassment.
Where's Edward? I knew he would probably just laugh... but I still wanted him here, he was so comforting and gorgeous.
I smiled to myself, because it seemed that every time I tried to praise Edward I used the word gorgeous. I was proud of him, and how much he had changed, but I also knew that he was probably going to find a girl friend soon...and that just made me sad. It wasn't really jealousy that I felt, I wanted Edward to be happy, but I also wanted him to stay mine. Because even though he technically was not mine right now, he felt like it...if not like a boyfriend, simply an amazing friend, and that is what I will miss when he gets a girlfriend.
I had been thinking about my feelings long enough to not realize the two guys approaching me and now, as I looked up, they were right above me.
I stood up quickly, startled, and managed to stay on my feet. I looked at the blonde guy and immediately felt weird. He wasn't looking at my eyes, he was staring hungrily at my chest. I looked down and tried to walk away, but the other boy held out his arm.
"Woah, woah, waoh, gorgeous, where you goin in such a hurry?" he asked.
"Um," I gulped, "I am meeting someone now," I stuttered. The guy hadn't removed his arm from my waist, and this dress, was puffy...but not very long.
"Why don't you wait here with us, huh?" he said in a low voice.
"Yeah, we can protect you..keep you warm, and safe and comfortable," the other one said. I think he was trying to be...sexy? Alluring? I honestly did not know and had I not been a little scared I probably would have laughed out loud. However all I wanted right now was to get away from this sick jerk.
"Um, you know, I think I'm gonna pass...I don't want to be late and I think my friend is going to be here soon." I said, swallowing nervously and trying once again to walk through the arm around my waist.
"Aww, look at her, she's scared." The blondey said to the other guy.
"I know," he replied, "so innocent and beautiful." He stroked my cheek. His hands were rough and scratchy...not like Edward's.
"Ok, seriously guys, I want to go now, this has been lovely, maybe I will see you around." I suggested in what was meant to sound a bit braver and less stuttery than before however it came out very high pitched sounding.
"I don't think your friend will mind, were just being friendly and taking care of you," blonde said, chuckling to himself.
"Oh, I think he would definitely mind," came the cool velvet voice that I had been waiting for.
I sighed in relief. And glanced up, Edward caught my eyes and I could see the worry in them. The boys hadn't seen him yet because they had his back to him, so they straightened quickly and let go of me the second they heard his voice.
I wasn't ready for them to let go and I immediately began to fall. I probably would have hurt myself if two cool, muscled arms hadn't caught me right in time. I clung onto Edward as he whispered into my ear;
"Are you alright?"
I nodded my head meekly and Edward wrapped his arms around my waist and held me to him before turning to deal with the guys who were trying to subtly sneak away.
"If I EVER hear you speak to her like that again-" I had never seen anyone this angry, his green eyes were electric and his voice loud and full of anger.
He never got time to finish because both boys butted in with a series of;
"sorry Edward, won't happen again man, my bad Edward, sorry Cullen, didn't know she was your girl, she's a hottie, you're lucky"
I blushed from behind Edward...this was gonna be awkward 'didn't know she was your girl' I wish right.
"Go! Now," Edward said, not yelling but speaking in a low and menacing voice. He watched them until he knew that they had disappeared and then he turned to me and his mouth dropped open.
He stepped away from me and his eyes raked over my body, I could see his gorgeous lips turning upwards into a smile, and his eyes were glittering.
"Bella, I," I giggled, he was so cute.
His eyes snapped up to my face and he blushed at his stuttering, yes Edward Cullen blushed.
"Hey, don't laugh...I just can't find the right words to describe how amazing you look," he whispered, taking a step closer to me.
Now it was my turn to blush, I looked down, suddenly very shy... and burst out laughing
Edward looked startled, and I clutched my side and motioned to his outfit, I had to lean against Edward for support because I was laughing so unbelievably hard.
Edward grumbled inaudibly above my head as I rested against his chest and my body shook with laughter.
His kilt was red and blue, plaid and he was wearing a white button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up. Even though he looked hilarious, he still somehow managed to look good. It must be his face I thought to myself, and his muscles that the shirt clearly defined.
I took a deep breath as soon as my laughter ceased and I immediately inhaled Edward's amazing scent, making me feel dizzy.
I pulled away from him and insincerely apologized.
He nodded and laughed as well, but he was still staring at me. Not staring uncomfortably the way the other guys had been...this was different, I didn't really understand it but when I asked him...he just shook his head and smiled that adorable crooked smile up at me.
"You ready to go Bella?" he asked.
I nodded and smiled, and we set off towards his car.
We made small talk and he laughed at my descriptions of being tortured by Alice and Rose, and I laughed when he told me what Emmett and Jasper had said when Edward met them in the hall.
Then Edward brought up the two guys.
"Do you know them?" I asked.
"Not really, the blonde is called Mike and I think the other one is Tyler but I might be wrong," he said.
His green eyes turned and caught mine and he took my hand in his, tracing circles on it.
"Are you sure you're ok? When I got down there and saw you, I was so worried, I, all I could think about is the way he was touching you and talking and..." he trailed off and looked over to me again.
Our eyes met and I squeezed his hand softly, "I'm fine, but I am very glad you got there when you did, I agree it was gross...and, its not your fault you know Edward."
"I know BellA, but..."
He trailed off again.
"But what Edward?" I asked
"I just, I was so worried, what if I hadn't come when I had, what if no one had been around."
He ran one hand through his hair, keeping the other on the wheel and looked over at me again.
I smiled and he smiled too and muttered
"I guess you're just too pretty for your own good Bella."
My heart flipped and a blush crept across my face but I was saved with thinking of what to say back when we pulled up to the movie theatre.
I undid my seat belt and made to open the door but found it being opened for me, I looked up and grinned at Edward.
"Why thank you kind sir," I giggled.
"Anytime my lady," he replied.
I blushed again, and Edward grinned, turning to face me slowly.
"Hey BellA," he whispered, pushing me up against the car.
"Mhm?" I whispered back
"Have I mentioned you look gorgeous?" His green eyes were firing, I could see them in the dark.
"Uh, you might have, umm, mentioned, I, uh, I don't know." I stammered.
He reached up his hand and stroked my cheek softly.
My heart was pounding, I remembered Alice and Rose's words, 'he likes you' kept ringing in my head.
"Dammit Edward, why do you have to be so irresistible?" I said softly
He poked my nose gently, as his hand hadn't left my cheek, "Irresistible hmm? Bella Swan, I think you have the two of us mixed up...you are the irresistible one."
He leaned in towards me and our foreheads touched gently as his breath brushed my lips making me tingle all over. I closed my eyes and felt Edward's hand angling my face upwards towards his lips.
Do you remember,
Or should I rewind,
To that summer when you caught my eye,
I played it cool,
The weather was hot,
You had the beauty and the beach on lock.
With your flip flops, half shirt, short shorts, mini skirt,
Walkin' on the beach, so pretty,
You wasn't lookin' for a man,
When you saw me in the sand,
But you fell for the boy from the city.
I was like, "hey, girl, can I get your number"
I remember what you told me too,
"Don't call after ten"
But you know that I did,
'Cause I couldn't stop thinkin' 'bout you.
Edward and I both jumped in shock, and I grabbed in my bag for my cell phone.
"Alice," I growled into it as soon as it was flipped open.
I could see Edward laughing.
"How's it going Bella?" She asked excitedly.
"It's great Ali, thanks for asking, but were about to go catch the movie so I have to go."
"Oh, ok, what are you seeing?"
"I am not sure Alice, I forgot to ask Edward, I will tell you all about it when we get back kay?"
"Ok Bells," she sounded so happy.
"That all Alice?" I asked, curios as to why she had actually called.
"Oh, well I was actually gonna tell you, I don't think you should make Edward wear his kilt."
I laughed, "And why wouldn't you want Edward to wear his kilt Alice?" I said loudly and smiled as I saw Edward perk up.
"Oh, I just think he would definitely be more focused on you if he wasn't worrying about how he looked, you probably wouldn't be able to tell but he is a little self conscious. I think it's because he is used to looking so amazing that he doesn't have to worry, but he's gonna be nervous enough tonight trying to win you...so I just think it is in your best interest that he doesn't wear it."
I sighed, "You think it will help Alice?" I asked quietly.
"Bellaaaaa, be confident, you don't need help, but it will move you guys along faster."
"Fine Ali, if you say so, I am so not going against you because I am honestly a little scared, so I guess its ok."
"Alrighty Bella, have an amazing night! Love ya." With that she hung up.
"Manipulative little fairy," I growled at my phone as I clicked it shut.
Edward laughed from behind me.
"Soooo," he said casually.
I sighed. "Do have a change of pants Edward?"
His eyes lit up, but then fell again almost immediately.
"No I don't think I, WAIT!"
He unlocked his volvo and began rummaging in the trunk.
"Ha," he called excitedly
"Turn around," he ordered as he pulled out a pair of pants.
I turned around and waited patiently for him to change. Now it was just me looking like an idiot. But, to be honest, I probably would have been just as embarrassed to be seen with him looking like that than Alice claimed he would be while wearing it. So I wasn't really that upset.
"Ready Bella?" I jumped a foot in the air, and began to fall, but my angel saved me, still chuckling from scaring me.
I turned to see him wearing a pair of very dark jeans with his white shirt, I couldn't tell if they were black or not, because it was dark out here anyway.
He took my hand but I pulled away, and noticed Edward flinch as if I had struck him; we weren't dating...or even sort of together, he was just bringing my hopes up. I sighed, remembering Ali, I needed to be confident.
I slipped my hand back into his and he twined our hands together. I looked up and saw a peaceful smile on his face.
"What movie are we seeing," I asked.
"Umm, I don't remember the name, but its a horror, and it starts in 5 minutes and then dinner is at 9.45. We should hurry, I need to buy my milk duds."
I giggled. "Milk duds? Really Edward?" Mentioning milk duds totally made me forget that he had just said 'its a horror'.
"You don't like milk duds BellA?" he asked incredulously.
"I've never actually had milk dud's before," I admitted.
Edward stopped dead in his tracks and stared at me. I walked on ahead so he could admire my dress. Sure enough when I turned around he was staring again. But he quickly shook his head and ran a hand through his already tousled bronze hair.
"You need to eat milk duds Bella."
I laughed, "whatever you say Edward Cullen, lets hurry so we can get our milk duds and find our seats so we don't miss the previews."
Now Edward was laughing. "Why the previews Bella?"
I gulped and mumbled very quietly "cuz it might be the only thing I have my eyes open for, or stay in the cinema for."
Apparently I hadn't been quiet enough because Edward began to laugh.
"Don't tell me you're afraid of scary movies?" he asked.
"I, I am not, I, yeah ok, they scare me to death," I finished in a whisper, very red and very embarrassed.
Edward pulled me close to him and for the second time that night I felt myself being intoxicated by his scent.
"I'll protect you Bella," he whispered. This boy was very good at whispering seductively. I felt myself shiver.
Even something like 'I'll protect you' which was sort of cheesy he could make sound hot.
"I'd like that Edward," I whispered back and allowed him to wrap his arm around me and walk the rest of the way up to the ticket counter.
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