We raced each other to the car, our feet pounding the floor as we ran past the citizens of Seattle. Edward was ahead of me, his movements a slight more graceful than mine. He reached the silver volvo before I, startling several people who made the same journey as us to the local car park.
As I ran up, he smiled his perfect crooked smile, which would of made my heart flutter - if it still thumped.
"So, how are you liking your newly damned life?" He still didn't fully approve of me being a vampire, especially about me not blushing anymore, but he was starting to see benefits of it.
"It's great - I can finally walk without tripping," I still contained my sarcasm.

I walked around the car and slid into the passenger seat next to Edward where he grasped my hand as he started the car.
We backed out of the car park, hitting the hundred dial as we sped down the highway back to Forks. I thought back to the conversation I had previously had with Alice and sighed quietly - but I knew Edward would hear. His eyes turned to look at me, his eyebrows knitting together.
"What was that for?" My face turned to face him as he asked the question.
"It was nothing, just a conversation I encountered with Alice the other day."
"Oh, I heard." I stared incredulously at him. He'd heard? Then again, I wasn't that surprised.

His eyes grew distant and back to the road, I followed his gaze and watched it twist and turn. His hands gripped the steering wheel a bit harder and I assumed he was thinking about Alice and I. We travelled the rest of the journey in silence.

He drove me to his house where I know resided, since Charlie had kicked me out after I broke the news I was engaged. Alice was waiting on the front porch, bouncing up and down slightly. I knew why she was so... anxious? Maybe that was the right word, but I couldn't think of a better word. She didn't leave her place as we stepped out the car.
"Edward..." she began, but was silenced by Edward's hand rising up.
"I know, Alice," he said. He grasped my hand again and walked at a human pace up to the front door.

"Why do you still walk that slow? Bella's one of us now," Edward glared at Alice as she said the last bit, I just smiled. He composed his face before continuing.
"Habit, I guess." I was ushered inside by Alice, probably wanting to get me away from Edward. I started to drag Edward with me, but was unsuccesful as Alice started to uncurl our fingers.
"I need to talk to you again," Alice said. "In private," she added loudly so Edward would have a better chance of hearing - even though he would of heard whether or not she spoke with volume.

She pulled me into the living and pushed me onto one of their sofa's.
"What's eating at Edward?"
"Alice, you're guess is as good as mine."
"You can't read his thoughts?" For some reason, I'd gained the same power as Edward, being able to see into other people's minds. None of his family except Alice knew - not even Edward knew.
I shook my head. The same thing happened to me as to Edward. His thoughts were concealed. I could see how frustrating it was now. I heard a low and disastified grunt come from the doorway, making my head snap up.

Edward stood still, arms crossed, leaning against the doorframe.
"Wouldn't it be easier to ask me Alice?" but he faced me as he said this, his face smooth and expressionless.
"Edward..." I started, but he silenced me like he had done to Alice.
"Alice, I really think you either ought to control your thoughts better - or wait till I'm out of town before discussing Bella and my problems," I shifted uncomfortably under the scrutiny of his eyes. "Now, Bella, when did you plan on telling me?"
I didn't answer at first, trying to work out the best possible answer. I knew lying wouldn't work - that was still my traitor. I could hear him sigh impatiently as he awaited the my response.
"I wasn't sure," I stared up to him - bad mistake, my thoughts shifted around my head, making incoherent sentences. He nodded slowly.
"It's interesting-" he sat down on the couch, leaning against the arm rest in a casual manner "-that Alice should know. It's not like I have much importance, you know, being your husband." He chuckled darkly.

I twisted the ring on my third finger around, watching the diamond's glitter in the sunlight which came through the windows, also hitting my skin. Before I could do anything, Edward was sitting next to me, his arm wrapped around my waist, his head resting against my hair.
"I'm not angry," though there was a slight edge to his voice - confusion? Disappointment? I nodded, my eyes downcast. Alice had left without saying a word.
"I'm sorry Edward," I murmered. His arms wrapped tighter than he would of done if I was still human.
"Don't be. I understand why."
I shifted my body so I could look in his face, but reluctantly away as a flitter of pain pressed into his face. This would of been the time that I'd cry normally. It felt weird not having any salty moisture making a break down my cheeks.
"You were scared of disappointment from me," he continued, "am I right?" I still didn't say anything, nodded weakly.

He managed to unlatch me from his body - which was much harder than when I was still weak - and cradled my face in his hands.
"I miss your blush," he whispered, his fingers brushed my cheeks before pressing his lips to mine - now he wasn't as careful, could cross as many of his rules he'd made. I didn't complain and through as much enthusiasm as he did it. He pulled away, smiling at my scowl that spread across my face.
"Tell me one more thing though..." I groaned loudly, the guilty feeling starting to creep back to the shadows.
"One," I promised.
"Why were you discussing me with Alice? Why not me?" That was an easy question, well, questions.
"Embarassment." His musical laughed filled the room before he was back on me, his hands still cradling my face.