Late At Night

After waking up only an hour after falling asleep, I fed my baby. He fell asleep again and I lay him down in the crib. Edward then came in and took me down for dinner. The meal was delicious, but everyone seemed unnaturally quiet. We all moved into the living room after. Esme sat on my one side, Edward on the other. Emmett slid a DVD into the flat screen TV. It was a little scary. Whenever I got scared I hid my face in his shoulder. By the time the movie had finished, I was curled up on Edward's lap, my head lying limp on his shoulder. His fingers combed through my hair sending me to sleep.

"Let's get you to bed sweetheart."

Too tired to move myself, Edward slipped his arms around me and lifted me up. The others whispered goodnights, but I was too close to sleep to be able to respond. When we got to his room that I was staying, I had gone through that state of being unconscious for a moment. I was then conscious enough to feel him lowering me into the bed. He went to move away from me, but I reacted almost instinctively and gripped his shirt. Freezing, he waited for what I would do next.

"Stay."

My voice was just a wisp through the air and his breath fanned out over me. Making his mind up, he lifted the comforter and climbed in next to me. I curled into him as he wrapped his arms around my waist. The night air was cold, but his body was so warm. It wasn't long before I was in a deep sleep.

A sharp cry pierced through the still air and I shot up. Dazed and confused by my surroundings, it finally registered with that I was in the Cullen household. My baby boy was across the room screaming in pain. Edward started to stir beside me and as his eyes fluttered open, I leapt from the bed and scooped my baby into my arms tightly. Taking the stairs carefully, I cooed to Ed and he quieted a little. In the kitchen I started to prepare a warm bottle of milk with some of his medicine. Just as Ed started suckling on the bottle, Edward and Esme came running into the room. Turning one of the dimmer lights on, I could see their panicked yet exhausted faces. Edward stepped towards me and held my elbow as I stared down at my son. Rose and Carlisle then entered the room. Seeing the situation was being controlled, he stood beside his wife with his arm around her shoulders. It was Rose that came over and got too close for my liking. Stepping away from her, I turned a glare on her. My son was in a vulnerable position. He only liked it when I was that close to him. She was shocked at first before her own dagger-ous eyes bore into me. Folding her arms over her chest, she glared down at me.

"Is he okay Bella?"

"Yes. He'll be fine. I'm sorry he woke you."

Esme moved round the centre counter but kept her distance.

"Nonsense Bella. It can't be helped. As long as Ed is fine then it doesn't matter."

She pressed down on the kettle and the water stared boiling. Carlisle smiled reassuringly at me and sat behind the counter.

"Is there anything I can get you Bella? A coffee? Something to eat?"

"No thank you Esme. I think I'll just take Ed back upstairs. I am really sorry for disturbing everyone's sleep."

"Don't worry about it Bella."

Making my way back up to Edward's room, I watched my baby drinking at the smooth milk. When the bottle was dry, I held Ed over my shoulder and gently patted his back. After burping him, his eyes closed over, drowsy from his drink. Cradling him into my arms, he fell asleep instantly. I lay in the huge bed with my son nestled just below the pillows. I wasn't all that tired but knew I would be soon. With my arm circling my baby protectively, my eyes fluttered closed. Soothing sounds helped guide me to sleep along with soft touches to my head.

The morning light streamed through the windows. I blinked several times, becoming used to the light. I was alone in Edward's big room. My son was gone from the bed. Movement in the bathroom drew my eye across to it. The door opened, and Edward stepped out. He was dressed in fresh black jeans that hugged his ass tightly. His shirt was pure white and showed off his strong biceps. He'd combed through his hair just enough for it to be an organised mess. Taking one glance to me, he smiled and came over.

"Morning sweetheart. I'll be heading to school soon."

"Can't you stay with me?"

"Not today Bella. Esme will be here all day."

He climbed into the bed and pulled me into his chest. Pecking my lips, he combed through my hair.

"I want you to get some more sleep. You look so tired still."

"I'm fine."

"No you aren't. When I come back after school, I want you to have had plenty of rest. You're here to have a break from everything and to get to a better place. Don't worry about anything."

"You are amazing Edward. Did you know that?"

"Not as amazing as you sweetheart."

He lowered his lips to mine and started a slow, loving kiss. I moaned against his lips and cupped his cheek. Wrapping his arms around my torso, he held my body to his. When he pulled away, he pressed his lips to my forehead.

"I have to go."

"Okay."

"I took Ed down to Esme this morning because he woke up when I did. I didn't want him disturbing you so took him down to Mom."

"Thank you."

"I'll see you later sweetheart. I love you."

"See you later."

He pecked my lips before grabbing his leather jacket and leaving. It was going to be a long day. That much I knew.