Chapter 13
Moonlight did strange things to the eyes. As Edward carefully alighted from the car I could swear that the man sparkled. My heart stopped at both the sight of his beauty and from the sudden anxiety that overwhelmed me at his sudden appearance. Clothed in a pair of caramel pants that hugged his awesome behind and a sweater of dark hues, his pale skin illuminated under the glow from the now clearing sky.
He took a moment to stand after quietly closing the car door, seeming to gather his thoughts or perhaps he was deciding on a course of action. Jacob had hastily exited from his still idling car, seemingly caught in a strange limbo between defending me and making a dash for it.
I had the strange feeling that an unspoken conversation was being had between the two men as they stared at each other, both outwardly calm, but at least on Jacob's part, I could feel the tension radiating off him. And then, mere moments later, that tension was gone.
As Jacob turned to face me, a small apologetic smile married with his sad eyes, before once again climbing into his car and starting to slow processing of making his way to the road.
I looked up to where Edward still stood, unmoved by the side of the road, watching me in the pale moonlight. After what seemed like an eternity but was in reality more likely a mere minute, he walked towards me as I remained as though frozen, unsure of all things but my building apprehension. Questions filled my mind as I watched his lithe form continue towards me. Why was he here? Why had Jacob left and most importantly why did it fill me hope and joy to see him?
As he finally reached my side he carefully reached out, enveloping my frigid hands within his warm ones while searching my eyes for answers to questions only he knew. My mouth parted, as I knew I should say something, but it was as if I was befuddled by his presence and after a pause it was not I that spoke but him.
"May I come in?"
A/N
We may have only travelled from the car to the front door but there is a lot of processing for poor Bella to do. I don't know about you but I am hoping things will heat up once inside. I hope I am not disappointed.
Hope you'll forgive the use of the word awesome in the story? It's a bit of a nod to my boys who I love eternally.
Other loves of mine include some of my favourite authors. For beautifully written works that are decently M please check out Bannerday. Lots of long chapters there to make you happy.
Tomorrow I will share my favourite naughty (think motu/fsog) author. She's pretty out there but captures beautiful characters.