Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, though I would dearly love too, and all characters in the story unless they are made up by me
The Beginning of Eternity
Bella's POV
It has been weeks after the prom. Edward was adamant in his refusal to change me. Countless arguments had taken place but our love for each other was still strong(I think). Edward hasn't been very, decisive lately though and I was determined to persuade him to change me tonight.
Edward's POV
I am going mad, mad at the turmoil within me. I desperately want to change Bella, to have her by my side for eternity. I can't survive without her, she must know that. But to condemn her to the eternal darkness is unforgivable (although she claims that I as her angel will give her the light). My body trembles every time we fight, to see my sweet angel hurt and sad, I would give anything in the world to hear what she was thinking as we fought. Will I be strong enough to face her tonight?
Bella's POV
I drew my legs to me under the soft blanket. Where was Edward? He has never left me alone before, every night without fail, he will hum my lullaby and wait and watch over me as I sleep. Doesn't he care anymore? My mind was made up, even if he did come, I was not going to be melted, dazzled or influenced by him whatsoever.
Two cold stone arms encircled my waist from behind. I drew a sharp breath, but gave no other reaction. I was that upset, upset enough to ignore my Edward. He started at my lack of reaction and tried to turn me around. I resisted and fought him off, as I knew that he wouldn't force me to do anything I wouldn't do.
Edward's POV
Something was wrong. Bells is ignoring me. I felt her pillow. Damn it was close to soaking wet. I closed my eyes in frustration. I was an idiot, how could I make her cry like that. I tightened my grip on her waist, trying to turn her around to face me. She fought me off, I doubled my efforts, controlling myself to make sure I wouldn't break her but she broke free and ran into the bathroom.
I raced to intercept her but she slammed the door shut.
"Bells open up please. I really need to talk to you." I pleaded.
"Go away.' She whispered, knowing full well that I could hear her perfectly. "I hate you Edward, can you not give me the one thing I want in my life? Without you I am nothing, if I lost you, I might as well drown myself in the bathtub right this instant."
Bella's POV
I started up the water taps. I could hear him seizing his jaw in terror. I sat on the floor, sobbing. I heard a squeak and I looked up to see him poking his angelic face in tentatively, he had taken the chance to invade my space, hoping that I wouldn't throw him out. I jumped up and raced over to the tub again, tears pouring down my face. He was there in an instant, arms out to catch me.
"Let me go, let me go!" I was a sobbing heap in his arms.
He grabbed me by the shoulders and pressed his lips to mine, holding me tightly.
Edward's POV
Her lips were cold and unyielding. If I could cry, I would have. She was desperately trying to break free, then finally collapsed, fists hitting out at me. I drew her in and stroked her hair slowly. Poor Bells. It was all my fault. I picked her up in my arms and placed her back on her bed, half sitting up. I slid in next to her and placed her head on my stone chest. She sobbed and sobbed, as my unbeating heart slowly burned in the fire of pain.
"I promise you love, I will change you ok? Just not now. I refused to because, can you imagine me sitting by your side in the three days where you will be tormented in the fiery pits of hell and knowing full well that it was my own damn fault?" I whispered with my lips just next to her ear.
She looked up at me with trembling lips, "You will? You promise?"
I nodded slowly, and finally knew that I had made the right decision as her beautiful lip broke into a small smile, and she tilted her head up and I obligingly tilted my down and our lips met, in a passion that was designed to last for eternity.