Run away? Really Bella, could I be any more of a coward? How could I even think about running away. I even said no to my mother when she offered to take me away. But Edward wouldn't have been able to come, if I ran away I could always take Edward. No, I couldn't rip Edward away from his family. I sighed, flopping my head back on my pillow.
"What are you thinking about?" Edward asked wrapping his arm around my waist pulling me closer. I twisted in his grip so I could face him. Early morning hazy light made his face almost glow. I pulled Edward closer and gently kissed him on the lips.
"Be—" Edward murmured.
"Shh. Make me forget everything except you Edward" I whispered closing my eyes. I couldn't seem to get the image of Mr. Mort out of my head. That proceeded to me seeing his son dead and bleeding on the ground. Not something I ever wanted to see again.
Edward seemed to understand, and not mind being used. He kissed me gently at first, keeping it soft. Until I pushed myself harder into him and he wrapped his arms around me, protecting me from everything, even my thoughts.
The kiss worked, I couldn't think about anything. I was light headed and dizzy and it was by far the most amazing kiss I had ever had. I never wanted it to end, never. Sadly it did, Edward leaned back and took a few deep breaths twisting his head away from me.
"Oh sorry, should I?" I asked moving back slightly. Edward looked back at me his eyes were still topaz, a little dark but honey colored. Edward pulled me closer and leaned into my neck. I could feel his cool breath tickling my skin.
"never" Edward whispered before he kissed my neck. I smiled and closed my eyes playing with Edwards hair.
"I love you" I told him, opening my eyes. Edward lifted his head and looked at me, he smiled crookedly making my heart rate skyrocket.
"I love you too" Edward kissed me gently on the lips, I smiled and sighed. How perfect. "Charlie is getting up, I better go. Would you like to come over today?" Edward asked me.
"I would love too" I answered smiling.
"I'll pick you up in an hour" Edward told me. I shook my head.
"Cant I drive myself. I never get to drive my truck anymore" I asked putting on an innocent face.
"What if you get lost?" Edward asked.
"I wont I know where you live Edward" I told him.
"Alright you drive, carefully. Charlie is about to come into your room" Edward ducked out the window, closing it softly behind himself. How, I have no idea.
"Hey Bells" Charlie whispered. I looked over at him, suddenly self conscious. I had a boy in my room, what if his father sense kicked in. No, that's stupid it only happens in moves.
"yea dad?" I asked, it sounded very loud compared to Charlie's whispering. Lady bounded in the room, leaping on my bed. I pet her and she collapsed on my legs, I laughed a little.
"Since Lady is your dog I figured I should ask, uh can I take her fishing today? I'll be back at around 6." Charlie asked awkwardly.
"Sure she would like that, I'm going over to the Cullen's anyway" I crawled out of my bed. Lady jumped down and followed Charlie out the door. I got ready for my day. I was eager to get to the Cullen's and prove my driving inelegance and independence.
I was driving down the very green road wondering every hundred feet if I had somehow missed the turn. I didn't want to admit it to Edward but it was a little difficult to find the house. I was so happy when I saw the turnoff I was nearly bouncing in my seat.
I stepped out of my truck, I could hear yelling from inside the house. I was immediately worried. I rushed carefully to the front door not bothering to knock I opened it. All of the Cullen children were in the living room, Edward was yelling he looked absolutely livid. He pulled his hand back and hit a lamp, it flew across the room and smacked the wall, leaving a very noticeable dent.
Edward was obviously quite angry though I didn't have the faintest idea why, Alice tried to tell him to calm down but he snarled at her. I walked up to him quickly nearly stumbling and looked up at him, carefully I put my arm on his stone cold one. Edwards eyes softened when he looked down at me. I couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Edward" I said quietly.
"No Bella, I wont calm down!" Edward was still shouting but not as loud and with less passion, more sadness. Worry flooded me. What happened? What could have happened. There were endless possibilities of things that could go unbelievably wrong.
"What's wrong?" I asked still quietly, but my voice was laced with anxiety and worry.
"He—it's illegal. You aren't even 18 yet. No self respecting group of people in a professional environment should do something like that" Edward roared. I stopped him there.
"Your going to have calm down your yelling hurts my ears. I can imagine it feels any better to yours. I also don't have the slightest clue as to what you are talking about" I told him, my ears were ringing slightly.
"Sorry" Edward muttered. I smiled slightly and pulled him over to the couch, we sat down and I leaned on his shoulder. The rest of his siblings sat down too, Alice perched herself next to me and smiled up at him. I had forgotten all about them.
"Alice had a vision" Edward told me.
"About what?" Esme asked as she walked down the stairs, I jumped. Edward chuckled, I glared at him, but I couldn't be too mad because I was just happy he wasn't as angry, he stopped laughing though.
"Sorry dear, I didn't mean to scare you" Esme smiled warmly at me, I smiled back.
"Its fine, how long were you there?" I asked curiously.
"long enough to know Edward has a dent to patch" Esme answered scolding her son, it was my turn to laugh. Edward glared at me still somewhat playfully though.
"well you did throw a lap at the wall Edward, I mean really" I shook my head trying to pretend to be disappointed but it was hard because I was still smiling. Emmett's laugh bounced off the walls, surprising me, Alice was giggling as well.
"Bella would you like to hear about the vision now?" Edward asked, shrugging off his siblings laughter.
"oh right, yes" I chewed the inside of my bottom lip softly as I waited to hear this horrible news that had Edward in a frenzy.
"Alice had a vision that Mr. Mort would go to the press and tell them the details about the case, he skips over the abuse part. The press quickly notifies the police to question them about the case. The police give a brief overview leaving out all names with the exception of Andrew Mort. The press is not worried though because Mr. Mort so graciously gave them the name of… you" Edward spoke in quiet tones and rather quickly so I had to strain to hear. I let out a sigh of relief and flopped back on the couch.
"Oh, Edward you worry too much. A simple lie will clear all of that up. They will come and ask me questions and I will skillfully be confused as to what they are talking about. Gez Edward and you really had me worried" I was smiling slightly looking up at him.
"What if that doesn't work Bella? I think this is a good reason to be angry or concerned" Edward still had that quiet voice it was slightly aggregated though.
"Well if it doesn't work I will slip into conversation that my father just so happens to be the police chief and isn't it against the law to but a minors name on the news or in the newspaper without consent?" I asked smiling and cocking my head to the side. Edward sighed.
"Bella, its difficult to lie properly with a camera crew watching you" Edward reasoned.
"Edward I bet you I could tell a lie right now and you wouldn't guess that it's a lie." I folded my arms in annoyance. Edward raised his eyebrow though. "Ok well you could but someone who doesn't know me wouldn't have a clue" I huffed.
"I'm sure you are a wonderful liar Bella" Edward rolled his eyes, I sighed "But I don't think you should be put in that position"
"Too bad, there is nothing we can do to change it. All we can do is deal with it somehow" I told him. Edward looked up at me, I could see him agreeing with me in his eyes.
"Alice will it work" Edward tore his eyes away from mine, I turned to look at her too. She closed her eyes and became as still as a statue. All eyes watched her intently, I had to crane my neck to see her properly. Jasper had his arm around her waist. Alice's eyes popped open suddenly, she was smiling. Something passed through Edward and Alice. His face lifted slightly.
"Told you it would work" I smirked, feeling quite proud. Edward grinned crookedly too, I smiled feeling quite content. I knew it would be soon, the press wouldn't wait long. They would probably wait to see if they can get an interview before putting the story on the news.
I was right the next morning as I walked out the front door with Lady to take her on her walk a news crew was wasting away waiting for me, the person holding the microphone was a woman wearing almost all grey. Boring. I was prepared though, Edward and I had gone over what I would say and how I would looks.
The woman started walking swiftly across the lawn her chunky out of style heels clattered, Alice would be disgusted; I smiled as I thought of her reaction to this woman's choice of clothing. The woman took this as a smile to her though and she plastered a grin on her face.
"Hello, Isabella Swann? I am Mary Walker from channel 3 news. May I have a moment?" she smiled in what I assumed was supposed to be enticingly.
"Sure I guess? What about?" I asked cocking my head to the side and putting a confused expression on my face.
"Andrew Mort" She looked at me as if she knew something I didn't.
"Hm, I think I went to school with him back in Phoenix, what about him?" I still had the look on my face, the confused one it felt so obviously fake but I knew it looked real. I have lied enough about him to know how to do it.
"Well his father told us about your relationship and how it ended" she gave me that look again, the one where she looked excited about knowing things but she was also faking sad because of the tragic story.
"What relationship? Sure we talked maybe once or twice, but I hardly call that a relationship" I did my best to look confused and slightly freaked out, I think it worked I saw the camera man give her a look, not a good one.
"His father said…" she trailed off glancing back at her crew.
"You didn't know about his father?" I asked looking away awkwardly.
"What about his father?" She asked hesitantly possibly sensing her story was about to crumble beneath her.
"Well he became an alcoholic, he apparently loves to tell people random things. He is also completely convinced that he invented the 'high five', a little strange" I waved my hand dismissively.
"Oh alright, thank you for your time" She sighed. I smiled helpfully and sweetly. They walked off my property and walked into the white van slamming the door. I smiled and turned around into the house once I could no longer see them. I wasn't in the mood to walk anymore.
I walked straight up to my room and flopped on the bed with shoes still on and all, I don't think I even tool Lady's leash off. I just closed my eyes and counted my breathing. 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2. It was always quite emotionally straining… lying I mean. Maybe because I had never been good at it so I have to work extra hard to make the lie seem like the truth.
Cold arms surprised me by wrapping around me, I snuggled closer to the cold chest I knew as Edwards. I could feel his breathing, no heart beat though. There was never any heart beat, there would never be any soft thumping in his chest. But that's ok.
I didn't even open my eyes, I knew it was Edward, I could feel it. I know what he feels like, I know what he smells like. I fell asleep in his arms inhaling his scent deeply. My dreams were simple and forgettable, nothing unusual for a teenage girl to dream about. Nothing what I was used too it was amazing.
I woke up to the sun setting in the sky, and feeling refreshed. My window was glowing with dark hazy light. Edward still held me in his arms; I was wrapped in my large comforter. Edward looked down at me warmly.
"Good nap?"Edward asked I smiled and nodded.
"Always" I answered quietly, I always sleep well with Edward.
"Come on, its time for your dinner" Edward pulled me up and carried me downstairs.
"I can walk just fine thank you very much" I huffed. Edward looked down at me and smiled crookedly.
"I know" he smirked and kissed the top of my head. I couldn't help but smile back. Edward sat me in a kitchen chair and walked over to survey the refrigerator, not that he would know what tastes good or not with that wacked off sense of taste.
I smiled, how perfect. I have a loving boyfriend who does everything for me, even when I don't want him to but still, very nice. I have the press off my back and a few good friends. Some turn my life has taken, for the better obviously.
"What are you thinking about?" Edward asked, he was suddenly sitting across from me again.
"good things" I sighed happily and stood up to grab my own dinner.
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