The Cullens came in not five minutes after I finished changing. I was sitting on the couch, chin resting on my interlocked fingers, when there was a knock on the door. I called, "C'mon in! The door's unlocked!"
Then, they filed in. The first thing that happened was Alice launched herself at me, squealing, "Bella, I've missed you so much!"
I hugged my little pixie-like best friend and said, trying to sound strict, "Don't burst my eardrums, Alice. I sorta need them to preform?"
She looked slightly abashed but kept bouncing up and down. I managed to give everyone else hugs—other than him, as I hadn't even looked his way yet!—before Alice broke in, "Why don't we leave Bella and Edward alone for a little?"
I glared at Alice—willing her to hear the strain of obscenities that were coursing through my mind—as she ushered everyone out. A wink at me and Edward and I were alone. I growled, "Alice is gonna get it big time."
There was a chuckle and Edward said, "I don't doubt that."
His voice was better than I remembered. I snuck a glance at his face and was astonished. Though he looked as if he hadn't hunted in months, he was more beautiful than I remembered. To call this creature an angel would be an understatement! I dropped my head, feeling sadness wash over me. He would never be mine. Two lukewarm fingers eased my chin up and I caught his eyes, topaz and onyx boring into one another. That velvet voice spoke again, "Bella, I know I have no right back in your life after what I have done. I'm sorry, Bella. With all my unbeating heart, I love you. I left you to protect you, those three years ago, and it's been the worst decision I have ever made. Could you ever find it in your heart—"
I acted on an impulse and interrupted him, "Shut up and kiss me, you idiot."
I had no sense of time, until we finally broke apart and I was allowed thought once more. I teased lightly, resting my forehead to his, "I think I can forgive you."
I said, "Come here. I want to show you something."
Then, I took his hand and pulled him with me as I walked the familiar path to the stage. I grabbed Bess's (she was my guitar player) guitar from its stand, put it on the acoustic setting, and began to strum and sing.
Guess this means you're sorry
You're standing at my door
Guess this means you take back
All you said before
Like how much you wanted
Anyone but me
Said you'd never come back
But here you are again
'Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you
Baby I was stupid for telling you goodbye
Maybe I was wrong for tryin' to pick a fight
I know that I've got issues
But you're pretty messed up too
Either way, I found out I'm nothing without you
'Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you
Being with you
Is so dysfunctional
I really shouldn't miss you
But I can't let you go
Oh yeah
'Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you
'Cause we belong together now, yeah
Forever united here somehow, yeah
You got a piece of me
And honestly,
My life (my life) would suck (would suck) without you
I set the guitar down and said, "That song has been waiting for you for a long time. I guess you know how I feel?"
And his lips were once again on mine. When we broke apart, I whispered against his lips, "Forever."
"Forever," he agreed.
I know, I know! This one was way too short. But... Here's the song!
My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson