Author's Note: The end of Loving Doubts is near, as you all probably already know. I do have another idea but I could go for another sequel or just start again with a whole different fic. If I write a sequel, it would save me the whole character analysis process but I could go either way. What you think?
Disclaimer: Let's see, I don't own the Cullens and Ms. Swan but I do own Henry, Elizabeth, and Troy.
Momentary Bliss
Edward continued to hold me to him like I was the only thing keeping him alive until the door popped open and Alice raced in like she always did when she got home. Her face lit and she almost looked like Christmas morning when she saw us. She flew over and hugged Edward and laughed.
"Oh, I'm so glad you're okay. We were all so worried about you," she let go and suddenly serious. "Don't you ever do that to us again!"
I laughed at her warning and Esme and Carlisle entered followed by the others. They all looked shocked and happy at the same time. Carlisle and Esme looked confused and I guessed that they were wondering when he got up since they only left for about 15 minutes. Esme was the first to recover into her usual motherly smile and her eyes lit with joy just like Alice's.
"What did we miss exactly?" Carlisle asked.
"Just Bella saving my life is all," Edward joked pulling me to him. He wouldn't need saving if it wasn't for me. I was truly happy to be in his arms again but I couldn't shake the fact that this was my fault.
"So you're alright?" Emmett confirmed. Edward nodded and chuckled.
"Obviously, if I am able to do this," he pecked my cheek quickly and everyone laughed. I would've blushed scarlet if I still could.
"I believe these two needs a little alone time before you ambush them with questions," Esme suggested shooing the others away but Edward shook his head at her.
"No, they can stay here. I'll take Bella up to our room," he replied sweeping me into his arms before I could protest and ran upstairs.
He kicked the door closed behind him and dropped me onto the bed. I could tell that he was about to pounce on top of me so I attempted to roll away. He was much quicker and grabbed my wrists and pinned me down on my back.
"Why are you attempting to run away from me?" He whispered, the air from his mouth tickling my ear. I giggled and turned to face him.
"Because I hate to be trapped," I replied. He readjusted himself so that he was laying next to me with is arms around my waist and my back to his chest.
"I wish there was some way that I could keep you here with me forever, but you are a free bird and keeping you here will not be a possibility," he said gloomily. Is there someway that he could know what I'm thinking suddenly? "Bella, during the time that I was unconscious, I could hear and feel what is going on but I couldn't speak. I felt myself free and happy. Suddenly, my dreams provided me a safe haven where nothing can go wrong. I was in my own heaven and had no reason to return to this cruel world, because here, you would be lost to me. I was happy to fool myself into thinking that you would stay by my side and let me stay by yours. I could hear you voice and feel your touch, but I didn't want to face the fact that if I woke, you would once again leave me. Up until lately, my fantasy was perfect but they suddenly became horrific. Everything started to go wrong before my eyes and I could no longer help what was happening. Yet, I didn't want to wake because as long as I didn't you would stay and comfort me everyday. You would continue to sing to me and continue to delight me with your touch..." I turned in his arms and placed my finger to his lips.
"That's enough. I don't need to know anymore," I whispered. He untangled his arm from my waist and grabbed my finger and kissed it tenderly. He met his lips to mine and I returned his passion.
For now, I didn't need to think of what tomorrow will bring. I didn't have to think about of how I need to stop endangering him and his family. I could stop the voice that told me every moment I spent with him could be the cause of his future pain. I could stop all that for now and just enjoy his company and his love. I was happy to have him back, even if it's just for the briefest moment.
His tongue tapped my lips gently asking me for permission to enter. I kept them shut testing to see how long he can wait. He tapped again but this time a bit harder and longer. I refrained my laughter and continued to seal the entrance shut. I felt the vibration of his throat and knew that he was growling in frustration. I knew he respected me too much to force his way in but he was also too determined to get in so I was holding him with nowhere to go. I breathed in a bit of air and opened my lips a tiny bit before blowing the air into his mouth.
He tensed and pulled me even closer to him. He decided to try again and touched his tongue onto my lips for the briefest moment before pulling back and waited for my response. I peeked my eyes open and saw that his were open too. He looked at me curiously. I winked at him and opened the entrance to accept him in. I let go of every thought and let his love guide me above the clouds.
Author's Note: I know this is shorter than my usual short but hey this was sort of a transition chapter. But you must review or I will not update for a looong time. If you haven't figured it out yet, Bella is planning something.
