CHAPTER THREE...
I woke up to a pair of cold lips on my neck. Edward. I slowly rolled over to look at him. He was wearing that crooked smile and I think my heart skipped a beat. As if on cue Edward smirked.
"Morning Love..." He murmured, stroking my cheek. I grabbed his hand off my cheek and held it. Encasing it in my warmth. Edward smiled and closed his eyes. I reached out a hand to stroke his cheek. Carefully Edward took my wrist and placed it under his nose, La Tua Cantante. My blood sang for him.
"Edward." I pronounced his name lovingly. It was wonderful to finally be able to say his name aloud, without it feeling like I was chewing on glass.
"Hmm?" He breathed.
"Human minute..." I said. He sat up and looked relentlessly into my eyes.
"Breath." He ordered. I did as I was told and Edward leaned into kiss me. This kiss wasn't very careful, but was I complaining? No. So I tangled my hands in his beautiful bronze hair, as his hands held me to him. His hands were slowly stroking my thighs, and I sighed into the kiss. His hands felt so nice.
When he broke apart I smiled. I would never need anything but Edward. Charlie would eventually have to accept that. I grabbed my toiletries and stumbled to the bathroom. This time I made sure I had clothes.
I showered quickly, more time with Edward. I threw on jeans and a dark blue polo. Edward came back in an ivory sweater and that leather jacket from Port Angeles. He was also wearing the inescapable jeans. I ran into his arms.
"Edward...I love you." I had wanted to say that in Port Angeles, but he hadn't known me very well then, I figured I was making up for lost time.
"I love you too." I snuggled farther into his chest. His nose was in my hair and mine was on his chest. I gently touched his cheek.
"Remember?" I whispered.
"Yes. I do." He grimaced.
Edward had been such a mystery then. He had fascinated me to no avail and still did. I remembered the way I had smelled his jacket and worried Edward was a fantasy, these worries seemed stupid to me now.
"You saved me.." I smiled up at him, and stood on my tiptoes.
"I loved you..." A sense of love and devotion washed over me.
"School..." I sighed. Edward growled. I ran my hand down his chest, to his hand. "be good." He smiled down and brushed his lips softly against mine.
"Fine." He took an unneeded deep breath and slung my over his back. On our way down the stairs he grabbed my book bag, and a granola bar for breakfast.
"Thank you." I whispered. I leaned down and gently kissed his neck. Ever so gently he sat me in the passenger side of the Volvo.
We were at school within five minutes, I was immediately greeted by Alice.
"Bella!" She threw herself at me for a bone crushing hug.
"Alice." I acknowledged.
"Can I talk to you?" She asked me. Edward put his arm around me, and I nodded. She met my gaze and flicked hers eyes to Edward's. It clicked then.
"Ya... Umm... Edward? I'll meet you in ILA... Okay?" I turned around to his curious gaze. I gently stood on my tiptoes and brushed my lips against his. He nodded and started walking to class. "Alice, what?" I was anxious.
"Bella... I had a vision." Okay, that wasn't so bad...RIGHT!?!
"What?" I was already crying. Hot, anxious tears. I was surprised Edward hadn't come yet, he would be able to smell it.. She looked up slowly, and her gaze was dejected.
"Hes leaving you." Alice looked up and her topaz eyes locked on my brown ones. I couldn't respond to that I didn't know how. So, I broke down, right there, in that hall, I fell to my knees sobbing endlessly. He couldn't, he promised. Alice just stood there for a few seconds then she picked me up and carried me to her Porsche. I was still sobbing though I buried my head in Alice's chest, the comfort was immense. I could feel the gaping hole rippling at the edges, it wouldn't truly burn until he left again. Mike Newton walked over and Alice growled. Immediately he backed off.
Edward was there, but I clung to Alice for dear life. This time I had no hope, he would leave. And this time I wouldn't move on, I couldn't. Edward and I already knew that our bond wasn't one that could be severed by time or distance. He stood there looking, like if he could sob he would be. Alice met his gaze, finally showing him the vision. When he was done, he met my gaze. He was sobbing. Heart wrenching, tear less sobs. I immediately crawled from Alice's arms to his. When I could talk I said two words,"You promised."
He looked into my eyes and kissed me, like he never had before. His arms were around my waist and mine were around his neck. I was slowly rubbing my hands up and down his back. His hands slowly slid lower , so he could pick me up bridal style. When we broke apart he looked me fiercely in the eyes and said one word," Never."
I believed him. How could I not ? Here I was in his arms breathing hard, like him. His lips were all over my face kissing away the tears where ever they had fallen. He looked at Alice, and gave her a truly apologetic look. "I'm so sorry, Alice..." He slowly unwrapped one arm from around me and held it out to Alice. I was so comfortable with these two people that I didn't notice when Edward picked me up.
"You were going to leave me..." I whispered. I was sobbing, and Edward was kissing. His cold lips felt amazing on my flushed skin.
"Yes." He looked into my eyes and told me the whole story. "A couple of days back we were laying in your bed, and you brought up that mutt," he looked disgusted. I clearly remembered. "Those mutts are outside your house almost every night..." He murmured, I knew we were way late, but didn't care,"The mutt heard and came into your room at eleven, you were sleeping in my arms. In my white button down, with nothing underneath," I blushed,"He was furious. He thought you had given me your..." I blushed and he stroked my cheek," He said that if we didn't leave he would kill you, for giving your virginity to a bloodsucker..." He looked down.
"Edward... I love you... You can't leave me.." I met his gaze. The anguish was plain on his face, I stroked his cheek. Jessica walked by, I guessed we missed first period. She snorted.
"Jessica?" Edward was being sweet, I knew him well enough to hear the menace behind it.
"Edward..I...I'm flattered." She was batting her eyelashes and sticking out her chest. Edward met my gaze and kissed me fiercely on the lips. Jessica almost had an aneurysm.
"I love Bella... Lay off... I already rejected you..." Edward growled. She immediately took off running towards the school. I looked into Edward's eyes, they were hurt. I gave him a questioning look. He shrugged.
"No, your eyes..." I cupped his cheek. He immediately relaxed into the palm of my hand. "Are you sad?" It felt like such a childish question, but I needed to know.
"Yes... I can't believe I would actually leave you for the mutt ." He spat the last word. I grimaced. He had no idea how hard it was for me when he left.
"Well... Why don't we go to lunch?" I asked. I longed to take his mind off of his problems. He started to think. I slowly started kissing his neck, everywhere I could reach. His eyes closed and he smiled.
"I can't think when you do that..." He murmured.
"Thats the point." I responded. He grabbed my hand and towed me towards the cafeteria. We got in line and he loaded a tray down with food for me. We took our usual spots. Only he wrapped his arm possessively around my waist.
"I love you." He murmured, kissing my neck.
"I love you too." I said. I snuggled farther into his chest, getting various glares from Lauren and Jessica.
"Would you like to go to my house after school?" Edward purred. I had a feeling he was putting on a show for Lauren and Jessica.
"Hmm... Very Much." I agreed quickly. I hadn't seen Esme or Carlisle in a few days and Emmett was the big brother I never had. Suddenly, Edward stiffened, Alice met his gaze and stiffened too.
"Mutt..." Edward growled. By now others had taken notice. Mike walked over.
"Bella... Are you sure the Cullens are.. safe for you to-" Mike was cut short by Carlisle.
"I'm quite sure my family is one of the safest in Forks," Carlisle said. I had never been happier to see Emmett. Immediately I felt a calming, I thanked Jasper. I walked over to give Emmett a hug.
"Lets kick some can!!!" Emmett whispered. I almost started laughing but at that moment, the La Push gang walked through the doors. Jake and the others were flanking Sam.
The Cullens had taken the identical pose. Emmett, Esme, Jasper and Rosalie were flanking Carlisle. Edward and Alice were guarding me. Edward held my hand and was growling. I was slowly kissing his hand over and over again. Each time I did, he would calm for a few seconds then tense again.
"We can not do this here." Carlisle announced to the cafeteria.
"We can." Sam growled. Esme spoke up.
"Please, come to our neck of the woods. We can settle this there." Emmett was bouncing up and down a fierce smile on his face.
"Oh please Esme!! Can't we do it here!!! " Esme turned to him and let loose a guttural animal sound. This was the most scared I had ever been of Esme.
" Please come to our house." Carlisle was begging now. Neither group could risk exposing their secret. The Cullens couldn't give themselves over to their instincts, not here. They would drink every human in the room. The wolves couldn't transform, they didn't have enough space. I immediately remembered Emily, her beautiful face marked by hideous scars. I immediately stepped forward, Edward grabbed my hand but I glared at him. They wanted me, I knew it.
"Jake..." I was crying, I didn't want any of the Cullens or the wolves to get hurt, especially over me. He stepped forward and made to grab my hand. Edward was there in an instant holding me to him. Jake growled, he was shaking.
"She... wants... me... ":He muttered. Emmett walked up to Jake.
"I'm Emmett..." Emmett had stretched out his hand," If you don't leave Bella and Edward alone..." Emmett was the scariest I had ever seen him. His eyes were wild,his jaw clenched. "I'll shred your throat..." Emmett stood up to his full height and with drew his hand. "Nice meeting you," He snarled.
Esme and Carlisle looked appalled, Jasper and Rosalie were trying to cover up their snickers, Edward and Alice looked only mildly surprised.
Edward picked me up and took me outside.
"Bella, we must leave..." He pleaded.
"No... He needs me! Edward..." I was desperately trying to break Edward's grip on my waist. I broke down and Edward looked appalled."Don't! Don't threaten to expose your secret for me... I'm not worth it..." I was sobbing
. The large sobs refused to stop. Edward couldn't! He took me into his arms and started his usual ritual, kissing away the tears as they fell.
"You are always worth it." He murmured. He was looking into my eyes. I was looking into his and saw the truth and... passion behind the statement.
"Can I at least try to talk to Jake? Apparently Emmett doesn't know how to ..." I trailed off. Edward gave a weak laugh.
"Yes, but we will all be there with you..." I smiled at him and he gave me my favorite crooked smile, though his eyes were still troubled.
"I'll be fine. I love you." I whispered. He bent his head down and kissed me. It was chaste, but he was stressed and I was nervous.
He set me down and we walked together back to the cafeteria. I went to the middle of the room.
"Jake..." I acknowledged him. He took careful steps forward. By now the cafeteria had cleared.
"Bella, how could you?" He was outraged. I was worried he would transform.
"Calm down Jake... Please..." I took a deep breath and readied myself for the werewolves bursts," I didn't." I murmured.
"WHAT? How can you believe her she's just lying to cover the bloodsuckers-"
"I believe her..." Jake mumbled pathetically. I was so happy that Jake believed me, I ran to him and threw my arms around his waist.
"Thank you Jake." I said when we broke apart.
"But you were sleeping almost naked next to the bloodsucker..." Sam would not drop it. Edward came to my rescue.
"Yes." He replied curtly.
"Little Bro? She slept naked next to you and you didn't get any action??" Emmett was astonished,
"Yes." Emmett looked at Rosalie and shook his head. I thought he might start drooling.
"We love each other..." I said in our defense.
"But..."
"Don't hurt yourself Emmett." Alice yelled.
"Shut up!" Esme growled.
"Yes mom." Emmett said. His voice had a note of sadness in it. I could tell he was extremely interested in Edward's non-existent sex life.
"Please come to our house." Carlisle growled. I could tell the Cullens had a strategy. They were going for intimidation.
"We will come." Sam concluded.
We all filed out of the cafeteria and the Cullens found their cars. Calisle and Esme insisted Edward and I ride with them. Everyone else took the Volvo. When we met at the Culens house what we saw I will never forget.
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