-1Author's Note: 'Ello there my fellow readers. I am shocked with all the feed back I'm getting. Even though it's not as much as some of the other fanfics, it's still a heck of a lot more then I thought I would be getting.
I went to the Utah Twilight Book Signing this Saturday. It was so much fun. Mrs. Meyer brought some of the "I Love Edward Cullen Fan Club" T-shirts. Sadly, I didn't have any money, nor did my step-mom. On the plus side, she said that when they come out on her website, she will order one for me. (I adore my step-mom. He he)
I would also like to mention that the rating may be changing. Not to positive though. It all depends on where the story goes.
Any who, here is the next chapter. Enjoy. XD
Oh yes, one more thing. Thank you to everyone who reviewed. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside when I get one. I hope I get more next chapter but we will see.
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight. Need I say more?
Never Gone
Chapter Three-
I groaned loudly as our unexpected guest took a seat next to us. I glanced towards Edward, who was glaring at him with almost as much hate as I saw the day he had to leave. I reached over the table and took his hand in mine.
"So," our guest began to speak. "Edward, when did you get back? I thought you were gone for good." Edward looked as if he were about to speak, but I interrupted.
"Mike, what are you doing here?" I eyed him carefully watching as he started at me with lust filled eyes.
"The same as you I expect. And how are you doing this evening Bella?" I felt my eyes narrow as a feeling of rage swept threw me. I cleared my throat, trying to force the anger out of my mind, but failed.
"Why don't you ask how Elizabeth is doing? That's a line you haven't tried in a while." I glared at him viciously. He gulped and started to speak before I interrupted again. "Actually, now that I think about it, you have never asked how she's been doing."
Mike's face fell as my glare hardened. "Bella, I…"
"Leave Mike." His face shot up from the table as he saw the anger and frustration on my face.
"What do you mean-?" he began to say.
"She means go to your own table Newton. Leave us alone." The blonde turned towards Edward quickly and scowled at him. It didn't affect Edward in the slightest bit. Mike gave up and silently walked to his own table. I sighed and let my head fall into my arms which lay on the stunningly white table cloth.
"So, it's Mike?" Edward inquired quietly. I lifted my head slowly and looked at his angelic face through the curtain of hair. I nodded slowly as I sat up and moved my hair away from my eyes.
"You mean you didn't know?" He shook his head. I was about ready to say I thought he would when he answered my question.
"Alice, she knew of course." He started to explain as I listened carefully. "That's how I knew you were going to have Elizabeth. But, I couldn't bare to know who her father was. Who you so willingly gave yourself to." I cringed, he obviously didn't know that whole story either. I would have to tell him some other time.
Edward was about to continue, but the captivated waitress made her way towards us.
"Are you ready to order?" she asked Edward. He glanced at me and I nodded.
"She's ready," he answered her. The young waitress turned towards me unwillingly and stood, ready for my order.
"I think I will have the Mushroom Ravioli," I announced. Edward's face fell as the waitress walked away.
"Why don't you try something else?" I shrugged and urged him to continue his story. He sighed, but continued.
"Anyway," he started. I waited patiently. "Once Alice had a vision of you in labor, I came here. I kind of watched while you gave birth." He chuckled nervously as my face blushed a bright red. I quickly hid my head behind my hair, wishing that I would just disappear.
"Bella," he chuckled again. This time it was an amused laugh. "That is nothing to be embarrassed about." He smiled slightly as I lifted my head slowly. My cherry-red face had turned to a light cotton-candy pink. "I kind of figured Elizabeth was Mike's when I saw her at the meadow though. She's almost an exact replica of him. Minus the genders of course." I giggled quietly.
We sat in silence until our attentive waitress returned with my food in hand. She set the plate down in front of me, looking at Edward the entire time. "Can I get you anything?" she asked. Edward shook his head as he continued to stare into my eyes. This night was starting to remind me of my first time here with Edward.
The waitress turned around swiftly and danced back into the kitchen. I picked up my fork and began to eat my Ravioli carefully. Edward made a face as I stuck a piece into my mouth. I laughed as I took a swig of my Coke. "Not too fond of the Ravioli are we Mister Cullen?" I asked sarcastically.
"Not the slightest bit fond, Miss Swan," he retorted with as much sarcasm. I laughed again as a smile broke across his face. "I have a very different idea of what is to be considered…a delicacy," he continued in a quiet whisper. He glanced around towards the innocent beings. "If you know what I mean," he finished with a wink.
"Ah," I said. I continued to play along. "Well, if you would like, I could distract everyone with my weapons of mass destruction while you slaughter an innocent being." Memories of prom were flooding back to me as I remembered that Edward and I had a similar conversation.
"Oh, but the only weapons of mass destruction you acquire are being unnaturally graceless. That would put anyone near you in grave danger." My eyebrows furrowed as he continued to criticize my clumsiness. He laughed, making the room sound as if a sweet melody were being played. I tried to look mad, but by the look on his face, I guessed I failed miserably.
I had finished up my dinner and declined Edward's offer to buy me dessert. He signaled to the waitress to bring us our check, and paid.
We walked out to the car hand in hand. It was so nice to feel his cold skin against mine again. When we reached the Vanquish, Edward opened the door for me, and closed it after I had sat down and pulled my legs in. He rushed over to the driver's side and within seconds we were pulling out of the parking lot.
"You know," I began. "One of these days you are going to be seen." Edward smirked as he stared out the windshield.
"That's highly unlikely," he returned.
"Oh is it?" I challenged. He nodded and I cleared my throat waiting for him to catch on. When he didn't I said, "I caught you, remember?"
He smiled again. "Yes, but you see, the chances of another being who pays as much attention as you," he paused and his smile grew. "Are very slim," he finally finished.
I huffed silently as he turned onto my street. My date with Edward was coming to a close. My happy mood fell as I remember how Edward used to sneak into my room at night. He would stay with me all night, and after I had waken up he would leave.
We pulled into the drive way and Edward turned off the car. He walked over to my door and helped me out of the car. He was always such a gentleman.
We walked up to the porch, and I was about ready to open the door. "Um, Edward, I don't think Charlie should know-" I was cut off by his lips being pressed against mine. I moaned, it being barley audible. Edward, who had extremely good hearing, was able to hear the moan escape my lips. His mouth curled into a grin against mine.
He pulled away, and I felt my good mood fall again. "I've been waiting to do that for almost five years." I blushed at his words and looked to the door. I looked to him again and frowned. He nodded and said, "It's fine Bella. Some other time." He leaned forward and kissed my lips lightly. "I love you Bella," he murmured into my ear before I walked inside.
I walked into my room quietly and saw that Lizzie was sound asleep on her bed. I took off my clothes and threw on a pair of sweat pants and an old t-shirt of Edward's. I was amazed that it still smelled like him. I crawled into bed, the sleep engulfing me into it's shadows. I pulled the covers up to my chin.
I nearly had a heart attack when I felt a pair of cold, stone-like arms wrap around my waist and pull me close to their body. I smiled as I recognized the familiar feeling.
"Edward," I whispered as I turned towards him. I smiled as he began to hum my lullaby. The one he had wrote for me. I lay their, the sound of my lullaby and his sweet smell, lulling me into a halcyon slumber.
A/N: I am so sorry this is so short. I promise I will try my hardest to make the next one longer. Please forgive me. XD
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