Chapter 20
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Bella's POV
For the rest of the day Edward didn't let go of me, not once. When I asked him why he said he'd gone so long without me that he was scared I'd disappear if he let go. I told him he was being stupid, but really I didn't want him to let go either, I liked being held, liked the physical assurance that he loved me. We kissed at every opportunity we got as well. We had biology after lunch, and the look on Mr. Banners face when he saw us together was priceless, at first he looked shocked- after all he had been a first hand witness to my apparent hatred for Edward these last few weeks- but that look was soon replaced with amusement, and when he caught my eye he mouthed 'about time'. I grinned and decided I liked Mr. Banner.
At the end of the day Edward walked me to my car, "I don't want to let you go." He whined.
"Well you're going to have to… but you can come over later, I'm sure Charlie wont mind."
"Are you sure, I mean he won't be mad about me for breaking up with his daughter."
"No, um, when you first left I just told him what you told me about leaving for my own good."
"If you didn't believe that why did you tell Charlie that?"
"Well I didn't want him to think I was depressed so I figured it would be best if he thought I had no reason to be." I explained, I actually couldn't believe Charlie had fallen for that, I mean he knew I was a little upset, but he certainly didn't know how bad it had been. I continued, "And then, when you came back, even though I was mad at you I said we were back together because I didn't want to explain the whole thing, I was actually planning for us to 'break up' this weekend, but I guess that's no longer necessary."
"Oh, cool," said Edward, grinning, "I'll come over around five, okay"
"Sounds good" I replied, kissing him on the cheek before I hopped into my truck. I drove home a little faster than usual, anxious to share my good news with Charlie and prepare him for Edward's visit. I ran inside looking for Charlie, "Dad, dad" I called.
"In the living room Bella" he called from his position on the couch. I made my way to the living room and sat on the coffee table. I muted the TV- much to Charlie's horror- "Dad, Edward's coming over at five, okay?"
"That's fine Bells, it'll be good to have Edward 'round again."
I did my homework while I waited for Edward to come over. Time always seemed like it was whizzing by when I was with Edward, and now it seems the universe was making up for all the speed-up time, because, even though it was just one hour before he was meant to come over it felt like five.
Finally though I heard the door bell ring and I rushed from my room, speed down the stairs, and taking deep, calming breaths strode casually to the door, opening it, trying to seem as though I hadn't spent the last hour with my eyes trained to the clock. "Hey Edward" I greeted. He kissed me on the cheek,
"I missed you." I blushed, pleased,
"Yeah, its been what, a little over an hour?"
"Yeah, like you haven't been counting the seconds until I came over" he teased, if only he knew how right he was.
"You wish!" I said, welcoming him inside. Charlie was waiting in the kitchen, and upon seeing Edward, took his hand firmly,
"Edward, its good to see you again." Edward shook Charlie's hand,
"It's good to see you again too sir".
We invited Edward to stay for dinner and he readily accepted, we then spent the next few hours just chatting about stupid stuff in my room. Too soon it was time for Edward to go. I pouted when he announced he was going,
"You know Bella, I'm sick of leaving you." he said.
"I'm sick of you leaving me as well." I agreed. Edward thought for a second, before going on to say,
"Bella, I happen to be an excellent tree climber." Okay, that was random,
"Umm... okay"
"Well, I was wondering if, later tonight I could climb through your window and spend the night?" Oh my gosh, was he serious, I hoped he was, and replied too soon,
"Sure!" Edward smiled, relieved, he had clearly been expecting a very different answer.
"Cool, I'm glad you don't think that was a bit stalker-ish." I gave a small laugh,
"Edward, stalkers don't ask permission. If you come over make sure its after twelve, because otherwise Charlie might hear you." He nodded in agreement,
"Good thing its not a school night" (A/N its Friday that day)
We walked downstairs, and I kissed him lightly on the cheek, before showing him the door. Right before he left he whispered, "Don't forget to leave the window open."
I set my alarm for ten to twelve, and tried to get some sleep before Edward came, figuring that sleeping would make the time go faster. I should have known that trying to sleep would be a fruitless task. I tossed and turned for what seemed like forever, before my alarm finally rang. I sat bolt upright in bed and counted down the seconds on my clock,
tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock
I listened for any sign of Edward's arrival, and soon enough heard a scuffling sound, the sound of a eighteen year old boy (I figure he had a birthday by now) climbing up a tree. I smoothed my hair, and gave my reflection a quick once over in my mirror, my hair now looked presentable, my cheeks were a little too flushed but at least my pajamas were clean. I had decided not to wear my holey sweats to bed, and instead used my 'special occasion pajamas'; a tank top and boy leg shorts, usually reserved for sleepovers. I stared at the window expectantly, and soon enough Edward's head popped up over my windowsill, he heaved himself up, and fell with a thud on my floor. "Nice one Edward" I laughed,
"Okay, fine, next time you can climb up a tree and pull yourself through my window in the middle of the night" he retorted, I had no suitable reply for that so I just stuck out my tongue. Edward stood up and brushed himself down, a few stray twigs falling off his body. He took of his jacket and pants, revealing a baggy top and boxer shorts. I think my face might have visibly fallen when I realized he was wearing a top, but hoped he didn't notice. He walked over to my bed and climbed in. He kissed me lightly on the forehead and wrapped his arms around me. "I love you" he whispered, "I don't ever want to leave your side"
"I love you too, and you don't ever have to leave me"
"I wont." he vowed. I turned over and snuggled into bed, and Edward adjusted his position as well, we fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. I thought that there was no way I'd be able to sleep with Edward there, and I was about to say as much, when he started humming, it was a melody I recognized from when Edward had played it on my birthday, he had called it my song. As he hummed the beautiful tune I found that my eyes were drooping, and soon enough I was fast asleep.
Normally I like to sleep in, but today I woke up bright and early, six o clock. Edward was still asleep, his arms around me. He looked so cute that I stared at him for a while before I was forced to nudge him awake. He groaned, "five more minutes." I smiled but hissed,
"Edward, if you don't get up now Charlie might find you." My threat worked, and Edward sat bolt upright in bed. He groaned again, but put his jacket and pants back on. He kissed me chastely on the lips before walking to the window, he climbed over the window sill, and prepared to climb down. "I love you" he reminded me. I beamed,
"I know, now get out of here."
"I'll call you at around ten."
"Kay, love you." I replied. With that Edward dropped to the branch below, I heard faint ooff, and then a scrambling noise. A while later I heard his car start up- it was quiet, but not that quiet- and speed away. I tried getting to sleep again, but to no avail. So instead I got up, got changed and went to have breakfast. I walked past Charlie's room and heard the faint sound of snoring, satisfied that he hadn't heard Edward's departure, I went downstairs and got myself some cereal. I felt as though I had slept for a week, it was by far the best night of my life; we would be doing that again.
Oh My Gosh, would you believe I only have one more chapter before the stories over, but don't worry the endings good (if i do say so myself) and i have a new story planned
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