Chapter 4

What is happening? I thought to myself. This was very much unlike Edward. Although he was overprotective, he never had means of hurting me. Or so I thought. Nothing else flowed through my lips. I had intense worry in my eyes.

"I-I'm sorry," He said reducing his strong grip on my arm, then eventually letting go altogether. "I don't know what's come over me…"

I stood back a little, studying him. He was not the Edward I've known.

"I haven't fed in weeks – although that's inexcusable," He said starting to becoming embarrassed. "Charlie's coming home soon, I've got to go."

He turned around and proceeded to make his way down the stairs. I continued to stare at him. He suddenly stopped, and spoke.

"You, you can close the window shut if you don't want me here tonight. I'll understand." He said motionless, not even turning around to see my expression.

"Edward…"

I couldn't let the night end like this. I softly stepped towards the first step descending downwards. "Don't go, it's not your fault," I began, my foot pressing to the next step.

"I understand that your concerned about the matter but -"

I was cut off, of course the inevitable happened. I missed a step on the case. My legs flew up in the air from the friction of my socks and the carpet. I conveniently bumped my head as I gradually fell down the stairs. I was sure I was going to be unconscious during this tragic episode. Faster and faster, I went down the stairs. I bumped and bounced my way down the flight of staircase, well not entirely. Of course Edward sped up the stairs and caught me before I was even half way. But it was sure that if anyone was to take a look at the walls of the stairs, clearly I was there. I left dents in the wall and ruffled carpet on the ground. Why didn't bother to just hold onto the railing while chasing Edward? Why did I even chase him in the first place? Of course he would never be mad at me for too long. Of course things would have been resolved in the end. I wasn't even safe in my own house. What would I do without him, if he wasn't even here?

Edward sighed. "What would you do without me? Even if I weren't here?" He said cautiously, wrapping me in the circle of his hands and chest.

"Same thing I was thinking," I said with a half smile. My skin tugged. I felt a bruise on my cheek, it began to go red. I rubbed it. "Ugh,"

"You are disaster waiting to happen, Bella Swan,"

"Why does that sound so familiar?" I said trying to lighten up the mood. Being the clumsy human girl was stressful. Why couldn't I walk graceful like Edward? Or Alice, or Esme? When they walked it seems they were dancing, or if anything, floating. My thoughts trailed off.

"Let me get you up to your room," He said carrying me up.

"I'm no child, Edward. Put me down!" I protested, wiggling to get free from his grasp.

"Bella, be serious, one more slip-up and I might as well have your E.R. room on a reservation note." He said frowning at me. He was right, so I didn't bother to fuss.

He walked through the door and began to place me on my bed. I sat uncomfortable because of all the pain from falling down the stairs.

"Are you alright?" He asked, watching me ache in pain. I was rubbing all the spots that hurt.

"I'm fine," I groaned. "Just have to go wash up, before bed." I started to get up and grabbed my toiletries. Limping to the door, I squeezed pass Edward through the door frame.

"Sure you won't need any help in there? We don't want you falling into the toilet, or anything..." He said jokingly. I turned around and met his gaze. I chuckled without humor.

"Ha-ha, very funny" I stuck out my tongue like a five year old, and turned around. I was fully focused on reaching into the bathroom, when I stopped in mid-step. I saw a shadow moving around through the bottom of the door. The light was on. I realized that, it seemed like I had a visitor waiting for me. How could you have forgotten, Bella? I thought. You haven't even devised a plan... Edward seemed to have noticed and looked confused.

"Are you okay? Is there a problem?" He asked.

"No, no, I'm alright," I said almost too immediately. I was thinking about taking him up on his offer to watch me in the bathroom. I thought that would be too suspicious, and weird. How was I going to face this? I didn't know what to do, or think of, my mind was racing with thoughts. I didn't want to make anything look out of the ordinary, so I resumed my walk once more, in the hopes of not meaning Them again. I exhaled very loudly as I turned the knob of the bathroom door. I knew they were waiting for me on the other side.

Okay so I know not much happened in this chapter but, hey, I'm getting there. I'm starting to produce two chap's at a time so.. no more waiting I guess. Tell me how you like the story so far!