A/N: I´m sorry, everyone. The past week has been busy, that´s why this update took so long.
An Interesting Car Ride
I walked towards my boyfriend´s car and hopped in. I frowned at Edward and much to my dismay, he only kept his eyes on Jacob. If I didn't know any better, I would almost feel jealous. A giggle escaped my lips, but even that didn´t alarm him.
I tried to grab his attention. ¨I´m still angry at you.¨
¨I know,¨ Edward said through clenched teeth.
Jacob eventually looked up from the restaurant and gave me a half-smile. Edward´s shoulders tensed and he suddenly drove away. I wondered what would've happened if we weren't in a public space. I had a feeling that this testosterone contest could get out of hand very quickly.
I didn't even want to think about that.
¨Is Jacob bothering you?¨ I heard Edward ask next to me.
I thought about it. Sure, Jacob could be annoying when he showed up unannounced. And yes, he indeed had a very weird sense of humour. And of course, it annoyed me that I didn't know him as well as he apparently knew me.
But no, he didn't bother me.
¨He isn´t,¨ I answered truthfully.
I turned to look at Edward, who kept his eyes only on the road in front of us. His shoulders were still tense and I knew he felt uncomfortable for some reason. I squeezed his arm and his face relaxed only slightly. It happened so fast that I was almost sure I imagined it.
I swallowed, trying and failing to find some truth in whatever Jacob tried to tell me in the restaurant. He insinuated that Edward or his family knew more about whatever happened in Seattle. But I knew Edward better than anyone else, and I knew they would never hurt anyone. Much less hurt anyone for their own dietary benefits. So there had to be another explanation.
¨Do you know anything about Seattle?¨
I felt his muscles getting tense again under my fingertips, so I knew I struck a nerve. But it couldn´t be…? No, that would never be the case!
¨I suppose you´re not really interested in the tourist attractions or where you can find the best hamburger in town?¨ Edward shrugged nonchalantly, as if he tried to buy himself some more time.
My breath got caught in my throat, as if he had slapped me. ¨You don't even eat hamburgers, and you know what I'm really asking of you, don´t you?¨
My cheeks reddened and I felt so angry that I tried to stop myself from crying. I didn't even know why I felt so angry. Maybe I hadn't slept enough or I was still angry with him for not believing me straight away. Anyways, him pretending that everything was fine while it obviously wasn't, made my blood boil.
Edward finally noted it and quickly leaned over to wipe my tears away. His touch, even as little as a soft stroke against my cheek, calmed me instantly.
¨I´m sorry, Bella. I seem to be doing everything wrong, don´t I?¨ Edward smiled sadly at me and the corner of my mouth lifted upward, without my permission.
¨Well, I am your first girlfriend. And you can't excel at everything on your first try,¨ I said, trying to be funny.
Edward chuckled. ¨However, you seem to be doing alright in that apartment.¨
I shrugged. ¨My grades for Biology are also higher than yours, so I might just be better at everything.¨
¨True.¨
Edward looked at the road, but I quickly reminded him of our previous topic.
¨So…?¨
¨So?¨
¨Seattle?¨
He sighed. ¨We don't know what's happening there. I mean, those are obviously vampire attacks, given how frequently they occur. But we don´t know who is responsible for it¨ He frowned, lost in thought. ¨But I might have a clue.¨
¨Let me guess. You think Jacob did it.¨
Edward glanced over me, to see how I would react to that news. ¨Yes.¨
I frowned. ¨He thinks it could have something to do with you, though.¨
Edward raised his eyebrows and thank god, he could still keep his car on the road because I would´ve crashed us both if I were driving. ¨With me?¨
¨Yes, but I know you would never do that.¨
Edward hummed in agreement and frowned. ¨You´re right, I wouldn´t.¨
We were both silent again. For some reason, this made me uncomfortable so I tried bringing up the topic again.
¨What's the deal with him anyway?¨ I asked, referring to Jacob and the craziness he brought along.
Edward nodded in himself. ¨A lot. Maybe Rosalie could tell you herself. Since she knows him best and all.¨
I eagerly leaned in. ¨When?¨
¨On Sunday.¨ Edward smiled and gestured at my house. I hadn't even noticed we were home again. ¨I´ll pick you up.¨
¨Are you leaving again?¨
I must have sounded very disappointed. Edward´s brow creased and he looked at me as if he saw fire burning.
¨I… I figured you might want me to leave,¨ he stuttered.
I turned my face towards the front door, because it got almost too awkward to look at him. ¨I might want you to leave. But I need to be the one to ask that of you. I don't want you to want to leave.¨
Edward immediately interrupted me. ¨But I don't want to leave¨
I looked at him and giggled. ¨That's not how it works, Edward.¨
I pretended to slap him with my hand. He looked even more confused now than ever.
¨Listen,¨ I tried to say after my hormonal giggles had finally stopped. ¨If I want you to leave because I´m angry at you, I want to be the one to say that. You can't just leave because you think I want that. If I want you to leave, I´ll just say it. But don't dictate that beforehand, please. Do you understand that?¨
¨I think so.¨
¨Good, because I´m not making any sense, I suppose.¨
A few more giggles escaped my lips and I guess it worked as a stress reliever, one I really needed. Edward leaned in and cupped my face in his hands. ¨Bella.¨
I stopped laughing once I got lost in his golden eyes and the dizziness his touch brought over me. I swallowed. ¨Edward?¨
¨I´m sorry for not believing you straight away,¨ Edward said, emphasizing each word while his eyes sought my forgiveness. ¨And I´m sorry for leaving right after that. I should have stayed.¨
¨Yes,¨ I mumbled. ¨You should have. But I… I understand why you didn´t, I suppose.¨
I leaned in and gently kissed him. Edward wrapped his hand in my hair and I felt his smile against my mouth. I closed my eyes and a million butterflies did their little happy dance while I tried to get closer to him and press myself against his body. Too bad the car´s seating wasn't that comfortable, but I didn't care.
Edward pulled back and his lips lingered on mine. He gave me a few quick kisses before he finally caught his breath.
¨I´ll see you tomorrow,¨ he whispered.
A/N: And tomorrow is Sunday. Did you get it? ;) ;) ;)