Chapter 13- Edward's Solution
A/N- so I had one of those moments where you think your story is going somewhere and then you sit down and your characters take you someplace else entirely… You're in for one heck of a ride (that's a promise)
They stayed out until Bella could hardly stand any longer. Opting out of going back to the hotel she instead rode with Edward and stayed at the Cullen's house.
There seemed to be a new intensity between Edward and her and Bella couldn't really put her finger on where or when it started. The feeling was a bit unnerving.
Alice had, of course, stashed clothes for Bella at the Cullen's home and she was relieved to note that pajamas were included in the items purchased, albeit not what she normally would have worn.
After having her human moment she excited the bathroom not really sure where she would be staying and not wanting to impose on anyone in particular.
"Let's get you to bed." Edward stated leading her quickly to his room and closing and locking the door.
When she gave him a questioning look he just smiled.
She lay down on the comfortable bed and could feel herself sink into the mattress. Letting out a sigh of pleasure she turned on her side and was surprised to see Edward laying in bed next to her.
"Isn't it hard for you to be so close to me after so long?" Bella asked softly.
"Somewhat but not nearly as bad as it was the first time."
She nodded her head softly saddened by the fact that being around her still pained him.
"Can we talk about why you left?" Edward asked so softly that Bella had a hard time hearing him.
"I think you and I both know why I left." Bella replied looking him dead in the eyes as she spoke "My stance on that hasn't changed, Edward."
"I know." Edward replied brushing his hand through his hair.
"Then what is there to talk about?" Bella asked rolling onto her back and staring at the ceiling.
"You know I love you, Bella right?"
"I do." Bella stated turning once again to look at him.
He leaned over and kissed her intensely for a moment before pulling back and looking in her eyes.
"For now, can that be enough?"
"I don't understand what you're asking Edward." Bella stated through her ragged breathing.
"I don't think I am strong enough…" Edward stated his voice breaking up "to stop."
"Oh," Bella stated as what he said dawned on her.
"I just want you to know," Edward stated leaning into her "that I do love you."
He kissed her again before lying next to her and softly humming until she fell asleep.
Bella could faintly hear voices in the next room stirring her from her sleep.
"You're going to lose her again!" Alice stated.
"How would you know," Edward growled in response.
"If you don't understand what I am saying than listen to my thoughts!"
"It's not that simple Alice." Edward responded his voice sounding strained.
"You've already lost her once Edward, can you deal with having it happen again?"
"It won't." Edward replied and Bella could hear the frustration and anger in his voice.
"I am telling you right now," Alice stated "that you have a choice to make. You better make it before it's too late, because this time I won't be so forgiving."
"I love her Alice."
"If you love her than you will do the right thing, Edward."
She turned her head looking at the door that they were talking behind. She had to admit she was far more curious than she should have been about what they were talking about.
The door opened and she quickly dropped her head back down on the pillow.
"I'm sorry if we woke you." Edward stated leaning over and placing a kiss on her forehead "Alice just had to talk to me now. Apparently it couldn't wait."
He slid into bed next to her and pulled her into his arms.
"Is this the point where I say I think we need to talk?" Bella asked rolling over to look him in the eyes.
"It's nothing to worry about," Edward replied brushing her hair from her face as he looked down at her. "Go back to bed, love."
"Is Alice upset about last night?" Bella asked her cheeks blushing in embarrassment.
"Not exactly." Edward replied sighing "Please don't worry about this."
"Why do I feel like you aren't telling me everything?" Bella asked looking up at him.
"Because he's not!" Alice yelled from a different room causing Bella to wince and Edward to scowl.
"I will talk to you later." Edward muttered under his breath and Bella realized it was probably directed towards Alice.
"Edward," Bella stated sitting up and placing her back against the headboard of the bed "you need to tell me what is going on."
"What is going on is Alice isn't minding her own business like she should be." Edward replied as he glared at the wall.
"Edward" Bella stated "be honest with me. That is all I am asking of you."
Edward sighed for a moment before sitting up next to her and looking over at her. He reached over and brushed a strand of hair from her face before speaking.
"Alice see's some vampires coming to visit and she expects some complications."
"So do I need to leave Forks for awhile?" Bella asked "What can I do to make this better?"
Edward turned to look at her for a moment before responding "I don't know."
"What do you mean you don't know?" Bella asked softly leaning her head on his shoulder.
"No matter what action we take there are consequences."
"What is the best action?" Bella asked placing her face in the crook of his neck "The one with the best outcome."
She could hear Edward take a few deep breaths before he responded. "That is debatable"
She could hear a small chuckle escape her lips and she was surprised she was taking the news as well as she was.
"Just spit it out Edward." Bella stated running her fingers through his hair trying to calm him.
"Bella." Edward stated softly.
"Hmm?" She asked against his neck.
"Will you marry me?"
A/N Part 2- Are you still with me? *Ducks head and hides behind laptop*
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