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Last Time…

"I missed you more then you can imagine. And I'm here to stay, no matter what." I thought of something, one of my lines in the play. So I silently whispered into her ear, "I am content, so thou wilt have it so."

"You're silly" she laughed into my chest. I felt the rumble, enjoying the warmth and moment of us together.

If this is what it feels like to be an adult. Then I'm glad I owned up to it.

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Chapter 10: These Small Hours

"Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors" – Unknown.

EPOV

"So I was wondering, If that we could maybe act out a bit more, all's the worlds a stage right?" She blushed; I loved when she had a burst of energy on a Sunday morning.

"Yeah, hey why don't we take a break" This had been our fifth rehearsal; I was starting to get tired. The only time I've hung out with Bella, is for this.

She giggled, "Okay, what do you want to do?"

"I have some ideas" I grinned mischievously, "You know, I never really got to go to the beach with you the last time."

"You are crazy, Edward!" She stood up and faced me.

"How am I crazy?" I inquired. I really wanted to see her in her bikini; only memories etched into me.

"It's the beginning of November, your insane Edward Masen—"she jabbed a finger at me, "I am not freezing my butt off to collaborate with one of your guilty pleasures!" She pointed out.

"How did you know?" I mocked shockingly, putting a hand to my heart, all the while trying to maintain a straight face. It came out a bit weird in my opinion.

At times like these, I briefly wondered if the past fights, and professing of love was lost in the past. As it should be, it was just Bella and I; hanging out on a normal day.

She playfully slapped my shoulder. We resumed to sitting on the bed, staring on the ceiling.

"Hey" she faced me.

"Yes?"

"Do you think we could stay like this forever? I mean, just you and I, best friends like this, nothing in between us" she was holding something in. She had hope; I couldn't diminish that from her.

"Of course, forever Bella" I said with sincerity. I started humming, something… I just didn't know what it was.

I felt whole, and with my new found glory, I felt the need to hum tunes of random songs etched into my head. But what was the inspiration? Where did it all come from?

I wasn't going to dwell on what was making me happy. I'm just going to enjoy it for the best, as it should be.

I was happy, for once.

Have you ever wondered, how the world could do a complete 180 rotation and go from the bowls of hell, to such demeanor happiness? Well I haven't, until this day.

Bella and I, with complete silence, filled with thoughtful words hanging on the air. We were one person, so that when one feels pain, so does the other.

Boom! A thud occurred.

I jolted upwards, facing Bella, with a confusing look, she mirrored mine.

"Guys were going out! You're joining us! Bella, you can't keep Edward all to yourself!" Emmett grinned, while he plowed his way to our bed and jumped on top of it.

Bella only had a second to move, before she was going to be officially part of an Emmett sandwich.

Despite Emmett's massive demeanor, he was completely the opposite. The walking contradiction to 'never judge a book by its cover'. Whilst people are afraid to approach him, because of his scary look, he was loveable. He was the complete opposite.

Once Emmett speaks, he's the greatest friend you could ever have. With his 'charming' good looks, as he so mildly puts it, and he clever sense of humor, he was really a great friend. And I should have appreciated that earlier.

Better late then never, I guess.

"So... Where are we going Emmett?" Bella inquired, I was quite intrigued myself, as to where they have come up, and there wasn't much to do nowadays.

"A Carnival!" he cheered.

Bella's face paled. I saw a complete change in aura. The room got darker, and then I heard a gulp. Dread washed over the room, as if Emmett said something absurd like we were going to die in the next few seconds.

"Bella are you okay?" I got worried, she hasn't breathed since Emmett's told us of our outing.

"I... um… will be." She breathed in and out, as if rehearsed. I was beginning to get worried for her; she was the near replica of a hyperventilating maniac.

Emmett, on the other hand, rolled his eyes, "It won't be like last time. Don't worry about it Bumbling Bella."

"Emmett, why did you just call Bella bumbling?" I was intrigued, to say the least.

"Um... long story, I'll tell you when she isn't around' he whispered audibly enough that Bella heard every word, while she grabbed my pillow and flung it at him.

Un-surprisingly, she missed by more then enough to hit my lamp, which fell of the nightstand. I couldn't maintain the laughter towards this. Soon enough, Emmett and I were on the floor laughing hysterically.

"Can we go now? I promise not to get myself gravely injured this time!" She huffed, irritated that we laughed at her.

"Yes we can, I'm sorry for laughing Bella" I poked her nose with my finger. It was an obsession of mine, which always got Bella smiling afterwards.

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As we were nearing the nearby carnival, I heard all the wonderful tales about how Bella got her nickname 'Bumbling' and why she paled at the name of it.

Almost like this day, Bella was dragged along to the carnival a year back. As expected, she was whining the whole day, much to everybody's dismay, and was bringing down the full. Earning the title, bumbling.

As Emmett was nearing his last breath and annoyance, which doesn't occur often I might add. He convinced Bella, to—for a lack of better word, forced her into volunteering for the water balloon toss. Catch was, it wasn't filled with water.

So till this day, Bella has hated anything yellow, or sticky. I stifled a chuckle halfway through the telling of this story, until Bella threw another thing at me.

"Who died and made you Ms. Bossy Pants?" Emmett grumbled, starving no doubt, from the Alice's fond way of having our day planned out, to the last dinner. She wouldn't let him get a snack.

We've done so much in such a short amount of times. From the games, to the rides, and had feeding Emmett and Jasper 2 times. Right now, it's about nearing sunset, signaling our day to an end.

"When I decided to become the boss, I am the boss Emmett, deal with it" Alice glared menacingly.

Rosalie sighed loudly, "Fine, I'll take Emmett to go eat, we'll meet up with you guys later" as she dragged off, a now happy Emmett.

"Alright well, how about we go on the carousel? Were even numbers this time, so no getting out of it Bella" Alice cheered!

"Okay" Bella was quiet all day; I was beginning to wonder what was running through her head. What I wouldn't give to read her mind, the wonders of Bella Swan.

As we neared the carousel, we were able to get into our seats; Alice and Jasper were below us.

The ride started, slowly increasing its speed gradually.

"So… How have you been liking this day so far?" I asked; inquiring what she could possibly be doing to forget everything around herself.

"Same old" she sighed. We were nearing the top of the carousel, and as such. The most beautiful and horrifying thing happened at the same time.

The carousel stopped, jerking Bella downwards, almost falling off, until I grabbed her at the last second. Whilst occurring, the sunset just began drifting forwards, showing an array of wonderful colors, you wouldn't be able to see on the ground. However I was slightly distracted by it, when Bella spoke.

"Edward, what just happened?" Bella whispered, slightly frightened.

"Stay calm Bella, they probably had maintenance pro—"As I was interrupted by a message stating we were in fact stuck for a while, due to maintenance problems. Sometimes I feel like such a psychic.

Bella was hyperventilating. Turning shades of red, while closing her eyes. She was afraid of heights. "Distract me please."

"Open your eyes" I grinned.

"Edward your crazy I can't!" tears pouring over, in obvious shock, as she used her hands to shield her eyes.

"Trust me" I grabbed her hands, and slowly and soothingly rubbed to form friction.

She slowly yet gracefully, opened her eyes. That's when she saw the sunset, vibrant colors of orange and red, splashing across the sky, creating a masterful canvas of art. If I had a camera, I would definitely be taking a picture of this.

"Wow" She stared, lovingly at the scene playing in front of her.

"Wow indeed" I grinned.

With those two words, we were expressionless, staring up at the sky, all the way having comfortable silence. During a point, Bella rested her head on my shoulder, in which I responded by wrapping my arms around her.

"Our lives are made, in these small hours, these little wonders, these twists & turns of fate. Time falls away, but these small hours, these small hours still remain…"

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