Chapter 14: Explanations

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As far as I could tell, the fall had been successful. My one piece of knowledge being that I was now strewn across the floor, crying in fake pain and clutching my right leg. When I fell, it was incredibly hard to literally throw myself to the floor. My vampire instincts told me otherwise, and so it was a battle of my wills. Instead of the room spinning in my vision, I saw every single detail as I fell. I saw how the girl down from me slightly pouted her lips at Edward whilst reapplying a façade of makeup in her locker mirror. It really was pathetic. I even noted the flickering light above my head and the slight creek of the main hall door – a fifteen minute walk from here.

But as I fell, I began to question my judgement and choices within this life. I was not questioning what I had become – just what I was attempting, to change my course. Was it really worth denying what it was to myself, just to evolve more into my new character? Why couldn't I just be honest to myself and Edward and put my foot down. This was my life. Why should I have to conform to what is now deemed as acceptable within this family? I was barely married to Edward and already had to face days at school. Right now, I should still be in my honeymoon phase, not redoing work from my human years. I had already given up too much to try and hide who I had now become – I shouldn't have to hide my husband, or our passionate desires.

The principal's eyes were averted from a smirking Rosalie and Emmett who were still pinned up against the lockers. Edward immediately came running down, calling my name and shouting to see if I was 'okay'. I was far from it. I was infuriated. With myself.

Pools of gossip hungry teenagers circled the area with piercing stares. They were infuriated by my stealing of the attention and Edward's concerns. Alice reached me first as she was closer. She bent down with a worried look on her face, holding her hand up near my eyes. I didn't see what she had done, partially blinded by the lack of light, but felt water trickle down my cheeks. Using water as fake tears was one of Alice's speciality moves. What was the world coming to?

"Sob your little heart out." Alice whispered in my ear whilst clutching my face, still dithering about in a 'shocked state'. Edward finally reached us, and it took all of my strength not to just jump up and run into his arms. However, I still tried to get up, failing at my attempt to keep grounded. It seemed as though my self will had had enough today. Alice, with her forceful ways, pushed me back down before I was even upright. Alice being Alice kicked my leg gently to remind me that I should be crippled in pain.

"Owww! My leg! I think it's broken!" I exclaimed. Acting really wasn't my forte, and it came out sounding slightly rehearsed and unbelievable. Moreover, with water falling down my now rosy cheeks, the scene must have looked a whole more accidental. Everyone's gazes were brought back to my leg, and everyone was shocked to see that such an accident could happen in their school.

"Everyone move out the way!" The principal ordered as he tried to pass through the collection of witnesses. The onlookers were incredibly stubborn and resisted to moving out of their spot, afraid that somebody else would steal it.

"Come on Bella; let's take you to Carlisle at the hospital." Edward knelt down and gracefully swooped me up into his arms. He seemed incredibly careful as he tried not to jostle me as much as possible. It occurred to me only then that this was what he was probably always like when I was human. I really didn't give him enough credit for how hard it must have been for him whilst my heart was still beating. I clung to his neck; desperate to escape everyone's prying eyes.

"No you don't Mr. Cullen! Let's wait for the EMT's to come! Put Bella down this instant. You have no right to harm her even more!" The principal demanded. His face was quickly turning a deep shade of red as he got angrier at the situation. I'm sure I would be angry too if I couldn't control the student body.

"Oh I have every right to care for her! Now get out of my way!" Edward ordered menacingly. The whole corridor went quiet at Edward's aggressiveness. The only sounds heard were the furious beating of hearts and sharp intakes of breath.

"No! Now put Bella down carefully!" I cried out even louder, emphasising the pain, and the need for Edward to get us out of the packed corridor. Unbelievingly, Edward seemed to look even angrier and he quite forcefully pushed the principal out of the way. He did not fall, but staggered back, using students as supports. We rushed out of the building, ignoring the principal shouting, and slammed through the doors and over to the car. We were both so thankful for the breaths of fresh air, as it was getting a bit heated in there. Edward had to help me into the car as there were hundreds of eyes staring at us through the windows. I still can't believe that Edward assaulted the principal! It was so out of character for him, but I knew all along that he didn't like the situation. I guess it must have been hard for him going back in time.

We finally arrived home after what felt like an extremely tense car journey. I had realised to just let Edward calm down in his own time, anything I did or said, would probably just make him feel even worse. Even though he was still infuriated by the students and principal, Edward remained a constant at my side and held my hand the whole time, rubbing circles into the back of my palm.

We walked in to find the house empty and desolate. Our home looks deserted when nobody was in. I guess what they say about the people making the home is true. Carlisle was still working at the hospital, and we presumed that Esme had gone food shopping. She had to go every so often so that people wouldn't think we were eating thin air.

Edward pulled me into him, being extra gentle with his caressing touches. He began kissing my lips passionately, but soft, and soon we were incredibly caught up in the moment.

"Want to make use of the empty house?" Edward smirked whilst stroking my side causing my top to ride up. I attacked his lips more hungrily, and pulled him in the direction of the stairs.

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"Bella! Edward! GET DOWN HERE THIS INSTANT! I don't care what you're doing!" Carlisle shouted. I had never heard him so angry, and by the look on Edward's face, neither had he. We both froze on the bed, and listened for anything else that was happening.

"Come on lets go." I threw Edward's boxers at him, but he just chuckled and pulled me down on top of him.

"But baby we haven't finished yet." Edward moaned. He clearly looked quite cheeky and disobedient, but I had truly never heard Carlisle talk like that. I was quite worried about what Carlisle wanted to talk about.

"I'll make it up to you later." I whispered seductively in his ear, and jumped off the bed to put on Edward's large shirt from the floor.

Edward pulled me to him from behind, kissing my neck delicately.

"Soon." He whispered, more like purred, into my ear.

We bounced down the stairs, delighted that we could do this for a week on Isle Esme. We could have the whole day, every day, to ourselves. We arrived at the bottom of the stairs, to find Carlisle glaring at our half naked bodies.

"Explain to me why I've just received a phone call at the hospital, telling me that Edward assaulted the principal! And why Bella has supposedly got a broken leg?"

"Sorry Dad, I guess we forgot to tell you. It was Alice's idea. Me and Edward just wanted to get out for school for a while." I replied quietly, realising our mistake.

"Yeah I guess you did forget! So how does that explain why Edward assaulted a teacher?!" Carlisle continued arguing. He had every right to I suppose – we really should have told him.

"He wouldn't move out of the way so that I could get Bella in the car. He said I had no right to look after her. I have every right! I'm her husband for crying out loud!"

"Edward you may have a right to protect her, but not to assault a human! What if you seriously hurt him?" Carlisle reasoned. I noted the level of his voice had decreased, due to the fact he was trying to calm everyone down. Edward pulled me closer, wrapping his arms around my waist from behind, covering up my exposed skin where his shirt didn't. It was actually quite embarrassing being this exposed in front of my Dad. I'm surprised Edward didn't feel the same in his tight boxers.

"Well I didn't. And because Bella had 'hurt her leg' we are going to got away for a while. That was the whole point. I haven't spent enough time with my wife yet. We're barely married and are already back at school." Wow. I couldn't believe Edward felt exactly the same as me. Then again, we did have pretty much identical personalities.

"Okay, I suppose I understand. But please don't think that assaulting someone is acceptable, Edward. I think you need to control your temper better. Maybe some time away together might do you both some good."

"Thanks Carlisle." We both said at the same time, causing us all to giggle.

"Now can me and Bella please go back upstairs? We were kind of busy." I felt blood rush to my cheeks, but no blush appeared. I guess it would never appear again. Then again, I certainly didn't miss it. It was like a way for Edward to get into my mind and tell him what I was thinking. I liked it best when my thoughts were kept private. Carlisle just laughed and shook his head, obviously quite put back with Edward's openness. Well it was hard not to be open when we were dressed in practically nothing.

"I've got to get back to the hospital. You've been excluded from school for a while anyway Edward, so your free to be away from school. Don't get up to anything I wouldn't do while I'm at work." Carlisle chuckled then turned and picked up his car keys and briefcase.

"I'll get Alice to book tickets for Rio tonight." I said with a huge smile plastered across my face, matching Edwards.

"Ready to be ravished Mrs Cullen?" Edward whisked me up into his arms, bridal style and ran us up the stairs as fast as he could go. Now we could carry on where we left off. The door shut behind us, and we bounced onto the bed.

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