IM SO SORRY! I know it has been over a week, but I had the busiest week of my life. Like, seriously. Well, I only own the plot!
I stood still for a long time, contemplating what to do. I could run, and not show vulnerability, or I could fall into the trap of him. Was he such a bad thing? At least I'd have something nice to look at.
"Hi," He said softly, surprising me.
"I'm Edward," He continued. I felt my eyebrows furrow. Huh. Usually they weren't so polite. But, to each their own, I guess. I nodded slowly, hoping I could get on his good side. MY small gesture seemed to lift his mood, and he broke out in a breathtaking smile. I felt a strange feeling inside, nothing like I'd had in previous houses.
"Can I talk to you? Alone?" He asked, with the beautiful grin still painted on his face. I gasped, knowing what he wanted to "talk" about. I shook my head and started to back up, towards the door I came from. Just then, my traitorous stomach grumbled. I scrunched my nose and exhaled as his face turned flustered.
"When did you eat last?" He asked accusingly. I sighed in defeat and shrugged, glad he forgot about "talking".
"C'mon, you need to eat," He said sweetly and walked to the stairs. I waited a second, wondering if he would break into my room if I tried to escape. I decided against it and followed him slowly to the kitchen.
"Sit," He commanded suddenly, scaring me. I sat down in on the tall wooden barstool and watched him closely, gathering things for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Every time he would look up at me I would turn away red, because he caught me staring. He handed me my sandwich on a plate and smiled again. I turned away and picked it up carefully. I took a miniscule bite and chewed slowly. The second the sweetness touched my taste buds I turned into an animal. I finished the entire sandwich in about 2 minutes, not caring that the predator was staring at me.
"Better?" He asked with a smirk. I nodded sheepishly, hoping he could control his anger.
"Can I ask you something?" He asked me slowly. I shuddered, knowing what this would lead to. I hoped he'd spare me a little if I was nice. I nodded for about the tenth time and got ready to listen.
"You know I would never hurt you, right?" He asked carefully. I almost laughed and shot him the worst "Are you serious?" look I could muster.
"I know about your past, and I would never do that. I love you like my sister already," He said softly. I could feel my face morph into confusion as I thought about his statement. I'd never heard that before. Maybe this was a new tactic… these evils probably have a webpage or something. Let them trust you, and then crush them. As much as I felt strange near him, calm, safe, I couldn't do that to myself. He leaned closer, and I leaned back. This could not happen. This would not happen. I will not get stuck. Never again. I shook my head violently and stood abruptly from my chair. I tried to run, but my legs had fallen asleep, making me trip. I held out my hands, hoping that I wouldn't break my wrist again. The sharp impact never came, but a warm pair of strong arms wrapped around me. When my bare skin touched Edward's, I felt an electric shock. I gasped as I felt the attraction and love pour around me. That day, I did what I had not done in an eternity. I opened myself, completely vulnerable, and leaned my entire weight against my Greek god. I let go and sobbed. Surprisingly, all he did was hold me closer and whisper soothing things into my ear. This time, I did not feel fooled, I felt accepted. For the first time ever, I didn't doubt I would be ok. For now.
Was it ok? And I promise on the grave of all my ancestors past, I WILL update tomorrow! It's in my phone, on a note, and in my computer! I promise!