Eh—this chapter is supposed to be fluffy. This is very short…but it's better than nothing. I'm a little concerned that I won't be able to get chapters out as quickly as I want because of school. So—I'm trying to update as much as I can.
Love,
Kim-Macafee
Chapter 37
Bella's POV:
I was happy to see that little path that ran through the middle of the woods. The leaves were disappearing off the trees quickly. Luckily, Edward still had the blanket that we used the last time we were here in the back of his car. He grabbed it before we headed down the trail. Edward followed close behind me, just in case I tripped.
The meadow was amazing. There were orange leaves that floated slowly to the ground all around the area. The wind was softly rustling through the trees. It was chilly, but it wasn't uncomfortable. Anyway, I knew I was going to be snuggling up to Edward, so I would be warm.
We picked the same spot we had been in the last time I was here. Edward and I worked together to spread the blanket out across the grass. He laid down first and held his arms up, wanting me to be in them. Of course, how could I turn this down? I crawled up beside his strong body. He wrapped his arms around me lovingly. The sky was getting a little darker—not because it was getting later, it's because rain clouds were moving in. Forks was very famous for rain. I hoped the rain could hold off for a while.
"Are you cold?" Edward's voice rang with concern. I shook my head and closed my eyes. I inhaled his lovely scent. I wasn't sure what he smelled like exactly… I could smell a hint of some kind of cologne. It smelled—cinnamon-y to me. I sniffed him again and smiled. I loved his scent.
"Are you SMELLING me?" Edward asked loudly. He sounded amused. I nodded and grinned. He chuckled at me. His laughter echoed throughout the forest around us. "Well—do I smell nice?"
"You smell…….amazing," I said happily. He smirked at me.
"I am very glad that I smell good to you."
"Are you comfortable?" I asked kindly.
"I have never been better in my life," he admitted. "Are you seriously cold?"
"I'm not cold. It is chilly. But if I'm huddled up beside you, I'm fine," I explained. He held onto me more tightly.
"Tighter," I called out calmly. He did so. It still wasn't good enough for me.
"Tighter," I called out once more. He did this again.
"As tight as you can fit me in your arms," I asked.
"Then I would suffocate you, my dear, and I would like to not do that. Do you know how much trouble I would be in with Alice?" he answered. I snorted. That is true. Alice would stab him with a fork if he accidentally killed me. Boy that would be a funny sight. I started laughing. "That's funny?"
"No-no…the fact that she would kill you isn't funny. But, I just got this image of you two fighting in my head… I mean—she's so tiny," I giggled. He smirked at me. "I mean—can't you see her jumping on your back and beating you down and stuff?"
"Yeah. Sadly I can. I tell you, that Alice is feisty," he responded with a smile. Edward began rubbing my lower back softly.
"Oh, Edward," I softly said.
"Yes?"
"You are too good to me," I murmured into Edward's chest. I wasn't 1000 sure, but I thought I saw him shiver at my words.
"I love you, Bella. You know you make me happy. You are so beautiful," he said so quietly, that it almost sounded like a whisper.
"I love you too, Edward," I responded.
To my surprise, it was colder than I thought it was. Soft snowflakes began to fall form the gray sky.
"Damn it," Edward cursed.
"Does that mean we have to go?" I asked curiously.
"Esme will worry if we don't come back while it's snowing. The roads can get nasty," he explained. I nodded. I was a little disappointed that we had to leave. But, I didn't want any chances of having a wreck…especially because I knew how Edward drove.
The snow was coming down a little heavier by the time we got to the Volvo. I was FREEZING. My teeth were chattering very hard in my head. Edward noticed this, of course. Once we were in the car, he kissed me passionately. Oh, he knew me WAY too well. His kiss made me warm again. He started the car and cranked up the heater.
"Maybe the heater will help you as well," he laughed as he noticed that I was now very limp.
The snowflakes were getting larger and larger. I had never been around much snow since I was a small, small child. It was beautiful. Although, the snow would never compare to the beautiful man beside me. At a stoplight, I leaned over and kissed him fully on the lips. Once we pulled away, he looked confused.
"What was that for?" he asked, his voice cracking when he said that.
"You're cute," I giggled. He caressed my cheek with his thumb and then continued driving through the winter-y mess outside.