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Chapter 4...Wound

BPOV

Oh sweet Jesus... I think I was going to be sick. I had just given my vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen a strip tease...That very thought had my mind reeling, my legs turned into jelly, and my stomach was doing black flips in a row. I had to sit down on the foot of my bed for a second and wait for the nausea to subside. I put my head between my legs and took deep soothing breaths; it seemed to help little to calm my nerves.

I thanked my lucky stars that Edward didn't stay too long, a second sooner and I would've turned into a giant puddle of jelly in his arms. It was a gamble to think I could hold on to my brazen seductress charade and prove to Edward that I had confidence in him to not kill me, but to be honest; I had never been so terrified in my entire life! I knew at the bottom of my heart Edward would never hurt me, but the subject of tempting a vampire with a little peep show wasn't ever tested before. Thank god my "experiment" left blood in my veins and my heart still beating.

My body felt feverish, and my muscles began to shake violently. I needed to calm down! A couple of splashes of frigid cold water was sounding like a good idea right now. I made an attempt to stand, but my legs gave out and I had to catch myself on the edge of the dresser before I ran head first into the wall. I rolled my eyes, it didn't even feel like I owned my leg sat the moment, but then again did I ever? I made sure to check my balance before I walked slowly to the bathroom, and turn on the knob for cold. I splashed a couple of handfuls of water on my face and on the back of my neck.

Ahhh the semi-relief was euphoric! I grabbed a hand towel beside me and lightly dabbed off the liquid. With a heavy sigh of relief I threw down the towel and caught my reflection in the mirror. Sweet Jesus! I was a mess! My hair was a mass of dark wild curls flowing down my back, how in the world does Edward find me attractive?! I grabbed a comb and started to yank out the tangles. As I brushed my hair, my mind began to recap what had just transpired. I felt my heartbeat pick up a thousand beats per minute as I remembered those cold black eyes raking over my body, devouring every inch of me; I had never felt so alive! I honestly didn't expect for Edward to see me in such a way, but when I caught him staring, I didn't want him to stop. It was wrong of me to test his self-control in such a way, without any warning, but it had to be done! If Edward and I were going to get anywhere, he needed to learn to see all of me.

I felt the heat rush through my veins, and with a groan I splashed a couple more handfuls of ice cold water. I wasn't completely satisfied with my appearance when I glanced back into the mirror. At least the tangles in my hair had finally smoothed down into nice wavy locks, no longer looking like a good place for birds to nest anymore at least that was a start. I guessed there was nothing to be done about the horrible flush that stained my face; I was going to have to deal with that.

A disappointed huff escaped my lungs, and I turned to walk out. In one-step, I felt my legs give out from under me "YIKES!" I yelled as I started my descent to the cold floor. Luckily, my hands caught the edge of the counter before I could face plant the floor, but my foot slipped out from under me and my big toe kicked the edge of the wooden door at full force. A flash, of instant white hot blinding pain shot from my foot, and up my spine.

"CRAP! OUCH! OW-OWY!!...ow...ow...ow...ow" I hissed, hopping, and grabbing my foot to examine the damage. Ice cold shivers went down my spine, and my face turned ghostly white, a huge wooden splinter was stuck just on the side of my big toe, and there was…I gulped…..blood… My vision started to blur and the nausea came back like a wrecking ball. The all too familiar symptoms were there, and I knew what was going to happen next...I was about to faint.

I tightly closed my eyes begging my body to hang on for just a few more minutes, but the soothing black behind my eyelids wanted nothing more than to fall further into the blissful darkness. I started to sway, my arms flailing out to desperate catch onto to anything that would prevent me from smacking my head on the hard linoleum floor, but my feeble weak arms held onto nothing. Through the pitch black nothingness I could only think of one thing.

"Edward…." My lips whispered just before I fell. My body was suddenly jolted to a halt; I waited silently for the impeding excruciating pain to come, but nothing. I felt my body being encircled by two strong arms, holding my limp body tightly in place. The beautiful stranger cradled my head against his chest, enveloping me in a safe haven. Through the darkness, I heard my savior murmur my name, urging me to comeback to Earth, but my eyes felt as heavy as stones, and my body was still weak. I felt one of the arms around my waist re-arrange and move down under my knee and I was suddenly airborne. I felt light as a feather as the stranger gently cradled me against his strong body, becoming my support. The waft of cold air as I was picked up refreshed my foggy senses. The smell of fresh rain enveloped my mind and I immediately knew who my savior was...Edward… My mind whispered over and over again.

"Such a silly little thing." His low soft voice murmur against my hair. He set me down on a soft surface which I recognized as my bed through the haze, thankful that in two seconds that followed he had laid down beside me. One of his arms draped loosely around my waist and the other under my head to support the heavy weight. My hands were placed limply against his chest, thankful he kept me in his embrace, I wasn't too sure if I was quite ready to let him go completely yet. His cool hand brushed across my forehead and I leaned into the touch, eagerly craving the coolness to ease the feverish heat.

"Open your eyes Bella." He commanded in a soft tone. I crinkled my eyes tighter, still not wanting to wake up from the dark, afraid of pain and nausea coming back. Two cold soft kisses graced my eyelids and down to the tip of my nose. I could feel his cold breathe against my face, putting my heartbeat in frenzy.

"Come on little one..." He urged again, his breathe tickling the tiny hairs on my face. I regrettably fluttered my eyes open and groaned as the sudden light gave a painful throb in my head.

"There you are."

"Ugh…" Was all I could manage to gasp out my parched throat. The side of Edward's lips edged up slightly as he gave a throaty laugh and kissed my lips softly. I sighed against the feel of his cool lips gracing mine. Edward leaned away and brushed a finger across my cheek, his brows were furrowed with worry.

"What happened?"

"Nothing just my stupid clumsiness." I moaned snuggling closer into the crook of Edward's neck. I didn't want to think about the gigantic splinter currently residing in my big toe, not until I was sure I wasn't going to ruin Edward's expensive shirt by throwing up my dinner all over it.

"You're clumsy all the time Bella, what happened?" he persisted. I sucked in a deep breathe, I was going to have to tell him sooner or later. My face crinkled as I swallowed back a little bile that rose in my throat. I gripped Edward's shirt and buried my face further into his chest, this was going to be tough.

"I got a splinter," my strangled voice gasped, muffled by his shirt, amazedly the fact that I managed to keep my dinner down my stomach where it belonged.

"Where?"

"My big toe."

I could feel Edward's head turn to look towards my foot, and then an icy shiver went down my spine, I had forgotten about the…blood...

"Edward, the blood! Don't!" I began frantically pushing myself away from his body, trying to protect him. Edward's grasp remained firm as he dragged me back into his embrace with a husky chuckle.

"Relax you silly girl, it's only a little blood, I assure you I don't want to suck on your toe." He assured, my heartbeat slowed down to a soothing rhythm. I felt ridiculous, fainting over a little blood; even a vampire could stay perfectly calm and reformed at the sight of blood! How ever did Edward put up with me?

"I feel so stupid." I groaned hiding my face into his chest once again. His arms tightened around me and brushed a soothing hand up and down my spine, easing my worried mind.

"Everyone gets splinters Bella relax."

"No, the whole fainting over blood thing."

"Yeah, you should." He teased. I laughed along slapping his chest playfully. I was feeling better already, the pain in my toe had simmered down to a mere ache and the nausea had all but vanished.

"It's a good thing you yelled like a banshee or I wouldn't have gotten to you in time. There would've been a lot more blood if you smacked your head on the floor in there." The hint of sadness was apparent in his voice.

"I'm lucky I have you." I mumbled against his chest.

"I believe I'm the lucky one love, but thank you."

My sigh that followed was pure content; I could stay like this forever and be okay with it. I was truly happy, well besides the fact I currently had alone inch splinter stuck in my toe. I was happy.

"Now, we're going to have to take that piece of wooden plank out."

My eyes widen and panic flooded back in full force; Edward sure did know how to ruin a moment. I began desperately trying to wiggle out of his grasp; if he was going to pull out the dreaded piece of wood then he was going to have to have to fight with me first.

"Bella…" His instant disapproving rebuff warned. He firmly grabbed my wrist and pinned them against my chest. I tried twisting my body away, flailing my legs this way and that way. My voice protested thousands of no's.

"No Edward there's going to be more blood! It honestly doesn't hurt that much I promise! Please don't!" I pleaded desperately. Edward's eyes rolled and his lips thinned.

"Bella, I've been through medical school twice, I know what can happen to wounds that don't get treated! Especially when there's a foreign object lodged in your body."

Of course I knew Edward was right, but there was no way in hell I was going to sit still while he plucked that thing out of me. I tried to struggle again, but his grip was iron clad.

"Edward…." I began my voice turning into a whine.

"Nope, it's coming out. I don't think you want to be missing a foot on our wedding day." He quickly cut me off, I gave a small gasp as I was suddenly flung over his shoulders, and in an instant I was sitting on the countertop of my bathroom, back to the scene of the incident. I made above to jump down but one arm held my thighs down

"Stop squirming child, it'll be over soon."

He demanded, rummaging in the medicine cabinet for the necessary ingredients too remove splinters.. Oh god…I felt the bile rise up my throat again as he removed the following objects; a long pair of surgical tweezers that I didn't even know I had, the contents of that medicine were purely a mystery to me, I tried to stay out of that cabinet as much as possible. A bottle of rubbing alcohol was next, a cotton ball, and embarrassing Batman band aids, that were only bought cause they were out of normal ones, and it was either that or Sponge Bob Square Pants, I went with the classier choice. The embarrassing flush rose in my cheeks and Edward's eyebrows raised as he looked at the box.

"I like Batman." I said sheepishly, shrugging my shoulders. Edward let out a breathy laugh and started to unscrew the top of the alcohol bottle. Even though I wanted to wring his neck for putting me through this, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratefulness to have him. I probably would've let that piece of wood live peacefully in my toe for the rest of my existence if it were up to me.

The panic began to rush through my veins as Edward began to sterilize the tweezers over a candle that I forgotten I lit a while ago. The embarrassing tears were starting to well up behind my eyes, this couldn't be happening, I was supposed to be blissfully at Edward's house starting my peaceful weekend, but noooo… this had to happen. My night was turning into one big giant mess.

"Ready?"

Was he serious?! Of course I wasn't ready! When would I ever be ready for this?! I flinched away violently from Edward's cold hand wrapping around my ankle. Edward growled in frustration and made a move to grab it again, holding it firmer, trying hard to be as gentle as possible with me, it probably was like trying to hold down a feather to him.

"Edward please no, no, no, no!" I begged grabbing his face to look deep into my eyes, praying to god that my desperation would stop him from continuing. If Edward were human my fingers would've made deep red imprints of my fingers on his beautiful face.

"Please Bella, can you be an adult about this, I don't want to have to force you."

"I got bad news then Edward; you're going to have to force me." I said defiantly, pushing against his chest, his stone form didn't budge an inch.

Edward's jaw visibly snapped shut, and his eyes narrowed into tiny slits. He trapped my body between his as he placed his arms on the countertop beside my thighs, moving his body to an impossibly close proximity. I gulped as his face was only inches away, my body stiffened under his intimidating gaze. Relief and terror washed over me at the same time, I didn't really think Edward was actually going to use brute strength to get the splinter out, but now I wasn't too sure that he actually might.

"Alright Bella, if you won't be adult about this then…I'll make you a deal." He said gruffly between his teeth. A deal? I cocked my head to the side, eyeing him suspiciously. Usually when Edward made a deal, it wasn't something that I was going to like, but I had to admit this intrigued me.

"What kind of deal?"

"If you let me take the splinter out, then I'll...Give you a kiss."

That was the deal?! I rolled my eyes dramatically; I would have to endure excruciating pain just for a peck on the lips?! No dice. I was about to say my witty sarcastic remark before Edward held one cold hard finger against my lips.

"Wait, let me finish.. I'll give you a real kiss... The kind of kiss you've been wanting for a very long time now."

My eyes widen, and butterflies danced around in my stomach. My heart that had been cruising at a low speed was now speeding like a racehorse. Was he serious? "But you already agreed to kiss me in that way! You can't make a deal on something you've already agreed to do!"

"True, but since you've decided to take it upon yourself to test my control by parading half naked in front of me, I think that automatically gives me the right to retract my part of the bargain. Wouldn't you agree?"

My mouth hung wide open in shock, amazed. That wasn't fair! He couldn't do that!

"That's not fair Edward Cullen! You were staring at me without my knowledge; I had every right to do that to you!"

"Yes you're right, that wasn't fair to you, but since I was probably the one who suffered more in that situation and you didn't ask my permission to let that little strip show be part of our agreement, then that violates the agreement and an agreement is just that love, an agreement. I have to agree and you have to agree to the situations. I can assure you Bella, I didn't agree to that. Hence, you broke the rules of the agreement and I'm entitled to break mine."

White hot rage sliced through me like a knife. My hands turned into fist, and a good hard slap to his beautiful smug face was beginning to sound like a good idea, even though it would probably end up hurting me more. GOD! I hated when he forced me into situations like this!

"So that's it? You won't kiss me like you promised; unless I let you takeout the splinter?" I said in a dull lifeless voice. There was no fight in me left; I was left completely defenseless against him. If I wanted to fight more, I could agree for him to not kiss me, but I knew without a doubt that he would force me down and take out the splinter anyway.

Edward said nothing, but nodded his head slowly, a smug smile lighting his face. I crossed my arms stubbornly, and my lips pursed into a tight angry pucker. If I really wanted to, I could deny the kiss, but Edward knew I wasn't that stupid, I wanted that more than anything at the moment. It was the only thing beside him I was desperately craving.

"You don't play fair Cullen." I growled between my clenched teeth, and without warning I forcefully kicked out my wounded toe aiming purposely for one specific target. Edward let out a surprised 'Oof" and hunched over my foot that connected straight in the middle of his crotch. Edward let out a hiss and sucked in a harsh breathe, quickly dislodging my foot from his "sensitive area". The slow satisfying sense of accomplishment was euphoric. I couldn't help but feel some satisfaction that I, Bella Swan, a human girl, caused my unbreakable vampire boyfriend some pain for once. It was definitely not nice of me to do, but for the first time in Edward's life, he deserved what was coming to him.

Edward gritted his teeth as he awkwardly hunched over with one hand clutched protectively over his crotch and the other firmly grasped around my ankle to prevent it from any movement. I winced a little from the tight pressure he was putting on my ankle, but I wouldn't let that douse my overwhelming sense of accomplishment at the moment. Edward's appeared in slight pain for a moment longer before he took in one last slow soothing breath and straightened up his posture. He glared at me then, his icy stare promising a slow and painful death, normally that look would have any human running for the hills, but not one ounce of fear quivered through me. I smiled cockily back at his malicious glare.

"That wasn't very lady-like my love." He seethed his voice ever bit as menacing as his eyes promised.

"Whoever said I was a lady? "

"I certainly thought you were before I felt that mammoth sized-foot lodged in my crotch." He hissed before gripping the back of my calf roughly to hold my leg steady against the side of waist.

"You deserved it." I declared like a bratty child, gripping the edge of the counter, the panic started to wash over my joy. I knew what was coming next, the fear started to eat away at my stomach and I whimpered as Edward reached for the tweezers. I almost tasted the instant change in his mood. His hands and eyes turned soft as he heard my whimper. The cold hand that gripped the back of my hand turned soft and brushed up and down in a soothing manner, massaging the tense muscles.

"Relax, I promise this won't hurt." He said softly before he began soothing tiny kisses on the top of my knee to the top of my foot. His cold lips felt wonderful against my overheated flesh, but it did little too soothe the panic.

"Just do it!" I panted, my voice breaking in a hoarse whimper. His cold breathy laugh on my leg tickled.

"Yes, my love." He mumbled, clearly high off his victory. "Come on Bella, don't fuss, you get the kiss you get the kiss you wanted forever, and you I take out the splinter for you. I think you're getting the better part of the deal here."

"You act as if you don't even want to kiss me!" I yelled twisting my leg away from his grasp as his kisses reached my knee again. Edward's head snapped up instantly and my heart stopped beating. My lungs were trying to pump oxygen to the time of my heart as he stared at me intently. His eyes were pitch black, hungry, and fierce. When he spoke his voice was low and dangerously sexy.

"Oh believe me Bella...I do."

My heart thumped wildly against his intense gaze, and I knew he was deadly serious. His fierce intense gaze suddenly turned soft as he leaned in towards my face and placed a sweet kiss against my trembling lips. I resisted the urge to deepen the kiss into the kind that I desperately craved. His sweet lips lingered on mine for a second later, he kissed me then again once, twice, and then broke away to stare intently into my eyes.

"Relax." he soft cold breathe blew across my lips, a mixture of ice and fire shivered down my spine, and by my surprise I did relax. Edward would never intentionally hurt me, and he would try to make this as quick and painless as possible. My favorite crooked smile spread across his beautiful face before he looked down towards my wounded toe.

'Oh god this is it!' The panic I felt before crept up again but not as strong this time. Edward positioned his body so that my foot rested just above his bellybutton, his cold hands were firm but gentle around my heel holding it in place. I bit my lip suppressing a loud whimper as Edward's hand moved up to my big toe; he held it in-between his index and thumb turning it this way and that way to examine it. My leg twitched uncomfortably against the feel of the cold metal of the long tweezers against my other toes. I bit my lip harder tasting the sweet metallic taste of blood as he wrapped his arm around my leg to grasp the back of my heel, preventing any form of movement. Edward curiously glanced up, carefully assessing my reaction. My face was strewn in discomfort and worry, and my eyes leaked hot tears down my chin. I could almost hear the shatter of Edward's still heart.

"It'll be quick love I promise." he reassured me, but it did little to calm nerves. The long piece of shiny silver metal was now against my toe, just resting by the splinter. Panic took over and I pulled my leg back violently, but it was quickly thwarted by Edward's grasp. He looked up at me then, his face full of calm and reserve that I desperately needed. "Close your eyes, and take a deep breath." Edward softly ordered. I did what I was told and tightly shut my eyes. This time the darkness frightened me unlike before where the dark was warm and safe, no, this time the unknown was terrifying! At any moment I was going to be in intense pain. A loud thump was pounding in my ears, it was the only thing I could hear besides the rush of my erratic breathing going in and out of my lungs.

I waited in complete darkness, no movement, only my chest heaving in and out with deep breaths. A fresh slice of panic rushed through me as I felt something sharp prick against the tip of my toe, almost like a push pin. I braced myself in anticipation, gritted my teeth, and strangled whimper escaped my lips, and then nothing…

The pain didn't come, my eyes still were tightly shut waiting for the blow, but still nothing came. I heard the clank of metal against the countertop as something was dropped on top of it. I hissed between my teeth when I felt a cool liquid against my toe. 'rubbing alcohol?' my mind guessed. 'was Edward done?!" impossible! I heard the rip of paper and a bandage was placed around my toe. 'what the heck?!' this time I had to open at least one eye. Edward finished wrapping the band aid around my toe and then placed one tiny kiss on the tip of my top.

"There…Done… See, wasn't so bad now was it?" Edward said triumphantly. I could hear the smugness in his voice. I opened my other eye in disbelief, my mouth hung open like a gaping hole. I was awestruck.. That was it?! I fussed over that?! Why am I so impossible?!

Edward finished placing the items back into their original places while I sat dumbfounded starting at my bat mobile band aid, and then both of his strong arms were wrapped gently around my waist. I really looked at him then, staring at his blindingly gorgeous face. His smile was wide and brilliant, almost ear to ear.

"Better?" He asked kissing my cheek and trailing a line of sweet kisses to my ear. My eyes closed reflexively against the feel of him against my flushed face. I was more than better, I was great. That horrible thing was out of my foot and it didn't even hurt, I was going to get to kiss Edward and really kiss him this time, and we were about to embark on a glorious weekend with only just the two of us. I was euphoric.

"Thank you." I managed to whisper, truly meaning it.

"You aren't mad at me?" He questioned against my ear, a little bit of hurt and relief edging his voice. I shook my head slightly and turned my face to look to stare into his golden amber eyes.

"No, I'm not mad at all. Really thank you, I don't know what I would do without you."

"Probably let that thing rot in your foot, but likewise."

I let a slow smile spread across my face and with a sigh I placed my head just under his chin resting my head against his stone marble chest. It was over, everything was okay, god I was so dramatic. He brushed the back of my hair stroking it softly. We were quiet like this for a while, before I decided to break the silence.

"So Mr. Cullen. How about that kiss?" I asked low and husky breaking away from his embrace to look at him.

My breath left my lungs, I had never seen such a beautiful smile, then what Edward had at that very exact moment….

A/N: MAUAHA!! Yes yes, I know I am pure evil, but had to be done. Hope you enjoyed the chapter, I thought it was a fun little Edward and Bella interaction, I enjoyed writing it. Please R&R, I love to hear from you guys! Next chapter up soon, and I promise not to disappoint this time! =)