I wake up and jawn slightly as I stretch.
"My mate." Edward cooes in my ear and I smile.
"My mate." I say back and wrap my arms around him.
"You need to eat." He states and gathers me closely in his arms and runs with me. Suddenly, we are in a kitchen and he rearranges me so I'm clinging to him like a koala. "Soup, soup is good for sickness." He mumbles and I nod a little.
"Edward." I say and he quickly meets my eyes. "My mate. I am okay. I will get better in a few days. I won't leave you." I say as I caress his cheek. He closes his eyes and leans into my touch and then he breathes in and out deeply. His eyes snap open and I see my Edward in them.
"Bella." He breathes and kisses me gently with that same control he always had before. I attack him like usual and he smiles a little against my lips and then he ends the kiss. "I'm sorry, love. My instincts took over. I'm so afraid of losing you again. I love you, every part of me does, even the monster." He says as he leans his forehead against mine.
"You are not a monster Edward. I love you too." I whisper and he smiles to me and prepares some soup for me but doesn't put me down.
"I think I'll be okay if the rest of the family comes in, but I might be overtaken by my instincts again, Bella. Do you want to wait or do you want to see them now?" He asks and I kiss his jaw.
"It's up to you. I'm perfectly content in your arms." I say and he purrs. "Since when did you start purring by the way?" I ask and he smiles sheepishly to me.
"Since I became incredibly instinctive and it didn't scare you off."
"I like it when you purr." I mumble and rest my ear against his chest as he purrs higher. "It calms me and makes me feel safe, content." I say and he purrs even louder and kisses my hair.
"I think Carlisle should take a look at you. He might be able to give you some medicine." He says and I nod a little.
"Hi Bella." Carlisle says gently as he walks into the kitchen. Edward takes a deep breath before he puts me down on the counter next to the stove and sends a warning glare at Carlisle. I grin amused at him and Carlisle tries to look serious but I see a smile attempting to show.
"I need to be able to touch her to examine her, Edward." He says amused and Edward nods jerkily and watches Carlisle closely, but continues stirring the soup. "So Bella, how are you feeling?" Carlisle asks as he walks towards me slowly.
"I feel a little feverish, coughing and I'm very tired." I say and he nods understandingly and feels the glands on my throat gently as Edward growls. I reach out with my hand to Edward and he catches it quickly and rubs small circles on the back of my hand.
"Your glands are a little bit swollen but there is nothing to worry about. I want you to take some Tylenol when your fever is high, beside that you need to eat more, drink a lot and rest a lot." He says and I nod. Carlisle smiles kindly to me and takes a slow step back and suddenly I'm in Edward's arms again. I chuckle a little and wrap my legs and arms around him as he breathes in my scent.
"You are okay." He murmurs and I nod and move my fingers through his hair.
"I'm hungry." I say, mostly to give him something to do, something to concentrate on. He quickly puts the soup in a bowl and then he feeds me gently as I'm seated on the counter again. He starts purring again as he feeds me and I smile amused but let him feed me.
"Oh Bella, I'm sorry." He says suddenly and I realise he is back to himself again. I look questioning at him. "About yesterday, that shower was completely inappropriate. I shouldn't have said anything about claiming you either. I'm so sorry, my Bella." He whisper as he hugs me and puts the empty bowl down beside us. I hug him back a little confused.
"I didn't mind, Edward." I whisper to him and I feel him relax.
"I'm still sorry. I love you." He whispers and pecks my lips gently and I smile to him.
"I love you too. Why don't we go and rest somewhere? Maybe we could watch a movie and the others could be in the same room at least? Not touching me?" I ask gently and he nods and picks me up bridal style.
"Yes, I can handle that as long as they don't touch you." He says and rubs his cheek against me again. He carries me out into an open livingroom and sits down with me on the couch. The others smile kindly to me and Alice waves excitedly and I smile amused to her.
"What movie do you want to see Bella?" She chirps and Edward growls a little and I roll my eyes.
"You choose." I say and she nods happily and puts on some random movie. I curl deeper into Edward embrace and he purrs in my ear. "Are you all instincts again?" I whisper and he kisses my cheek.
"Not quite, how come?" He asks and I lean my head backwards and kiss his jaw gently.
"I just want you to know there has never been anyone else, baby." I whisper and he smiles down to me as he purrs higher and kisses me quickly.
"Good. Was there anything else?"
"Just that I love you." I whisper and he smiles pleased and buries his face in my hair again.
"I love you too." He whispers back and I sigh contently.
"I might fall asleep soon." I yawn and he nods and presses my head against this chest.
"I'll keep you safe. I will always protect you." He cooes and I slowly drift off to sleep extremly content forever in his arms.