Disclaimer: The absolutely amazing Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight and the enthralling sequels. I just like to manipulate her characters to soothe my withdrawals!!
Chapter 20: Human Traits
"Edward, you are her husband for goodness graciousness. Just take her clothes in there and stop being such a prude."
"Please, Alice, just this once. Every other time after this I will do it. Just not now, "I begged my dear sister.
"No, Edward. I am leaving right now to go talk to Esme. Bella is going to need you soon, so I suggest you get the clothes in there now." With that, she left the room. Emmett, Jasper, and Rosalie had joined Esme and Carlisle shortly after they had left to go book the tickets. I had been pleading with Alice, but it did not work.
I quickly went to the bag Alice had packed for Bella. I picked out an outfit that was comfortable, and started to head towards the bathroom.
I opened the door and the first thing I saw was my Bella falling on the floor, tears streaming down her angelic face.
I dropped the clothes that I was holding. Within an amount of time immeasurable by modern science, I had her in my arms. I cradled her head and whispered, "Bella, my love, my sweetheart, what is wrong?"
"Edward, I will never be good enough. I will always be ugly compared to you. I will never be able to stand next to you and think to myself that I truly belong to be there."
"Bella what you are saying is nonsense. You know that is not true. Tanya was just trying to get to you. You are the most beautiful creature alive. You will forever belong right by my side. You should know that Alice thinks you are the prettiest human alive, especially when she gives you her makeovers. This may be hard for you to believe but Rosalie thinks you are pretty too. Maybe not as pretty as she thinks she is, but she still thinks you are beautiful. My brothers all tease me about how I was the stupid one at the beginning of our relationship, because I could not see the diamond that you are. That is past us now. You are the diamond of my heart, of my soul. Please do not forget that my love. Do not ever forget that you are not the diamond in the rough. You are the diamond that is absolutely perfect in every single way. I never want you to change in anyway."
When I finished I slowly rocked her back and forth. Tears silently streamed down her face. I knew that Jacob's death would always haunt her. All I could do now was comfort her. Maybe someday the emotional scars would heal.
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BPOV
"Edward, I feel a bit better now." He had sat with me for nearly an hour and a half slowly rocking me back and forth and alternating between humming my lullaby and whispering encouraging words.
I had finally pulled myself together and started thinking about the reality. I knew there was a question that I needed to ask Edward. I had been planning on asking it as soon as we had gotten some alone time. However, the whole Jacob interruption totally threw me for a loop and now I had no idea what I needed to ask him.
I looked into his eyes. He lifted me up and I noticed that I was in my bra and underwear. I blushed a deep crimson.
"I love it when you blush, my love," That comment only made me blush more.
Edward slowly picked me up and sat me on my feet. He gave me a tight hug and kissed my neck, "We never got to have our traditional wedding night." He spoke seductively. I did not think I would ever hear him talk like that. I decided to play along.
"So we didn't Mr. Cullen." My voice still wavered as I was slowly gaining strength.
"I am planning that as soon as our plane touches down in Australia I am going to steal you away. I do not know how much longer I will be able to keep my hands off my absolutely beautiful and stunning wife."
I was shocked at how much he admitted it. I would have argued with such plans seeing how we would need to go to the family house first. However, Edward was slowly making his way across my collarbone with kisses. He turned and started peppering kisses along my jaw line. I shivered and turned so that I could face him. "I like that idea," I gathered my thoughts quickly and then shot the words out so I would not lose them again, "but we need to help everybody get settled before we take off."
I thought I would never see the day when my strong vampire pouted, but I guess today was that day. He slowly poked his lips out. I kissed them and said, "I will not make you wait a moment longer!"
"Okay, I think I can wait that long. I will leave you know, Do not worry about hurrying, everybody else found showers elsewhere." He smiled as he walked out the door. He walked out the door, but not before glancing back to make sure I was not going to collapse into a crying fit again.
As soon as Edward closed the door, I rinsed my face with cold water. I hoped it would take away the tearstains and puffiness that came with sobbing.
I remembered the promise I had just made to Edward and how excited he was to be alone with me. It was very intriguing, but I was glad I was looking forward to something. His happiness and excitement gave me something to revel in, instead of wallowing in my self-consciousness.
I quickly pulled on my clothes. I noticed he had picked out very comfortable clothing, which I would have to thank him for that later.
Soon after this thought, I remembered what I wanted to ask him.
I raced out of the bathroom, not caring who saw my wet hair.
"Edward! I remembered that I needed to ask you something." He was sitting in one of the lumpy pink pieces of furniture. I sat down in his lap with my legs hanging over the side.
"What do you wish to ask me, my Bella?" He asked very seriously, but I could tell he was still trying to cheer me up because a small smile flickered in his eyes.
His eyes, they were back to their normal color. This revelation made the question tumble out in a rushed manner much as if I was trying to expel all of my breath in two seconds.
"During the wedding ceremony, your eyes turned green and your lips were warm. Why?"
"Well, I thought you would ask something like this. I have my own theories, but I am sure Carlisle has better ideas to why that happened."
"Edward, I don't care whose ideas they are. I want to know why!" I exclaimed curiosity taking over me.
"Well, I suspect that, because I was experiencing such a strong surge of emotions, human emotions I might add, that some of my human features broke through my vampire exterior. Did you like it?"
I playfully slapped him on the shoulder, "I love you no matter what happens, but it was a bit surprising. It definitely made it more memorable."
"Well I am glad that you enjoyed. Maybe it will happen again, but I have no control over it. I really did not know anything had happened until you said something and then my heart boated for a second. When we get settled we will have to ask Carlisle, but for now I think we should head down to the lobby so we don't miss our flight."
He picked me up and kissed my head. "How are we going to get all of our belongings to Australia?"
"We will have a moving company come and get the important stuff. Other than that, we are just going to buy new stuff."
"Edward that is a lot of stuff to buy and a really big waste of money! I don't want you spending that much money on me."
"Silly Bella, you are my wife and therefore what is ours is yours. It always has been, but even more so now. You are also forgetting that Carlisle has worked as a doctor for several centuries. We have more than enough money."
"Humph…whatever. I still do not like the idea."
"I knew you would not, but please promise me that you will start getting used to having money spent on you. It makes it much easier to live with my sisters when you allow them to buy things for you. Trust me, I speak from experience."
Right before he opened the door I leaned up and kissed the spot where his jaw met his neck. "I will trust you forever."
"Hmm…you are such a dangerous creature."
He walked into the room right behind Esme and Carlisle. "We are ready to go. Did you book the tickets?" Edward asked Carlisle politely.
"Yes I did. We need to leave now if we want to get to the airport in time."
Edward set me down on my feet and put his arm around my waist. Everyone slowly piled into the cars, Jasper, Alice, Edward and I in Edward's Volvo and Rosalie, Emmett, Carlisle, and Esme in Carlisle's Mercedes.
We got to the airport just in time to make it through security and board our plane. With five minutes to spare we settled ourselves into our seats and prepared for our long trip.
When the seatbelt light went on, I fastened my seatbelt and then took Edwards hand, leaning my head on his solid shoulder.
He pulled out his ipod and handed me an ear bud, and he proceeded to turn on a song that I did not know.
"Edward what is this?"
"It is called All Fall Down by One Republic. It is kind of sad, but I like it."
When it got to the chorus he said, "You know I will always be there for you when your world starts crashing down."
I laughed, "You have already been there when I needed you." I leaned up and kissed him slowly. The kiss lasted a little longer that I had intended seeing how there were other people around.
"Cut it out you two. Jeeze, you would think you are newlyweds the way you are kissing each other." Emmett said from across the aisle.
"Maybe it is because we are Emmett." I said teasingly back at him.
The plane began to take off and I gave Edward another sweet kiss. We were flying off to start a new life on a completely new continent.
A/N-Okay here is to another chapter!! I really liked writing the ending of this chapter and I am going to write more chapters like the ending. I really hope you liked this chapter…it is one of my more favorite chapters. Please review…anything is welcome!! (Besides I really want to make it to 200) XOXO until next time!!