Edward and I had been walking aimlessly down an abandoned road- all the while him thinking I have a home somewhere down here. Like I had mentioned before, I have no money. But everyone needs humor now and then- so I'm going to humor Edward.
"You can head back to your hoome Edward, I can make it from here" I informed him as I stopped in my tracks and gave him the best genuine smile I could muster up.
Edwards eyes went to me to the dark, foggy, seemingly endless road and then back to me, a look of worry edged in them.
"I don't like being around humans.... they get crowdy, in a way of speaking" I explained as best I could- or more like lie the best I could.
Edward cracked and amused smile, "you don't live down here do you, Nurse Whitlock?" he asked.
"Nope, but you got me this far without any trouble and now you owe me nothing, Mr. Masen" I stated scratching my head.
A frown now edged in Edwards face, eyebrows furrowing. "But Nurse Whitlock, don't you need shelter to..." he trailed off not knowing what to say.
"Shelter to do what Mr. Masen? Our kind is very similar, not the same, but similar, no sleep, no food, no soul- just some liqiud for inner reasons" I stated with a sigh. It was true, what would my kind need a house for? We are created to be loners, buying a house would be a waste- we wouldn't even get to live in it a full year and it was no guarantee you would like the time you jumped to, it has happened to me at least five times already.
"Blood?" Edward asked cutting through the silence and my mental chat session.
" what about blood, Mr. Masen?" I asked. Blood smelled absolutely bitter to me, yuck.
"You said you needed liquids- like blood?" he explained , again repeating his question with curious eyes.
My wings twitched in anticipation.
"Most of my kind prefer blood, keeps themselves... stronger in a way- but not me, blood doesn't agree with my sense of smell, I prefer water though it only keeps my minimal strength up" I mumbled in distaste, Yes some of us drink blood to keep our ability to jump strong, I myself drink water to both make sure my jumping ability is still capable and a way for my wings to live off of.
"That is... Ironic" Edward chuckled awkwardly with a angelic crooked smile adoring his face.
"Ironic? How so Mr. Masen?" I asked furrowing my eyebrows. Is it so strange that I drink H2O?
"Please call Me Edward, Nurse Whitlock" Edward cut in curtly then walked in front of me with amusement blazing in his eyes.
"Edward" I tried his name on my tongue and nodded, "well then Edward Masen, please call me Bella, Bella Whitlock" I said outstretching my hand in a friendly gesture.
"The pleasure is mine Bella" Edward chuckled placing his hand in mind and shaking it.
A shock shriveled up my arm throughout my whole body- seemingly pleasurable. By the look on his face he felt it as well.
"Well..." Edward murmured clearing his throat and shakily removed his hand from mine. "about Jasper..."
Ah, this is what this is about, being friendly then getting straight to the point.
"I don't want to talk about this Edward, it's done with" I snapped, automatically stepping back, Of course he didn't want to speak to me freely, he wanted to protect Jasper.
Jealousy coursed through me, My brother got the most perfect family I could ask for while I'm stuck with my boring condemned life,
"No, Bella wait, I just want to make sure your not mad at him- he cares deeply about you!" Edward rushed stepping forward while I unconsciously took a step back.
"Jasper is happy and content- that is all that matters, I may have just ruined it. I'm sorry," I said shaking my head sadly.
"Please understand, Bella, Jasper has trouble fitting into a would filled with humans because he is still new to our diet. When he is around you he feels no need to worry about himself loosing control around anyone. He can't around you, he feels the need to protect you then to feed- his mind is too preoccupied with his love towards you, his little sister. When he was turned he did want to say goodbye but he didn't want to harm you... Please. If not for him, for me." Edward almost practically begged to me.
"Please Ed-" I was about to explain myself but he cut me off.
"For me please. You took care of my mother, my father had died of the influenza so all I had was her to hang onto for life. I knew she was dying but I needed her to stay with me as long as possible. You gave me my wish Bella. You gave my mother all the attention that no other doctor or nurse could give - please." Edward begged.
I smiled warmly at him. I didn't do it, Elizabeth had a strong will to protect her son while she was still living. "Your mother was strong" I stated and when he was about to object I raised my hand to cut him off. "But I owe you for taking my brother in with open arms. Jasper was, is, my life. The perfect twin that looked nothing like me. The better half. I'm not mad at him, Edward, simply jealous". I giggled nervously. Seriously I could never be THAT upset with my brother. Jealousy just kinda takes over at times.
".. You mean you just got upset back at the because you were jealous of Jasper?" Edward asked alittle stumped.
"Indeed." I stated scratching my head embarrassed.
"Why would you be jealous?" Edward asked.
I grinned up at him. "I was, and always will be jealous at has a perfect family that I have always wanted. Ones that will protect him from the outer world. That won't run away or turn them in for what they are or how messed up there past was. With a Caring Brother like you, Edward" I said smiling at him sincerely.
Edwards face lit up in pure delight. "Does that mean we can head back home? Esme is probably worried sick"