Ch 4
"BELLA!"
Not, again I thought. Only this time was different, this time it wasn't Alice yelling at me but a man. I stood up straight, trying not to blush and look like I had been caught doing something I probably should have, but was unsuccessful. My mouth formed an O of surprise to see that it was Emmett, another soldier who always seemed to enjoy making me blush for a good laugh. Unfortunately he'd just succeeded once again. Every eye in the room was on me now.
Emmett was in his early twenties. He was tall with broad shoulders, brown eyes, and dark brown curly hair had grown out a little since his arrival, meaning it didn't fit the army's standard cut anymore.
He rolled with laughter holding his healing left side and arm as I glared at him, my face growing hotter with embarrassment as the rest of the room joined him. He just ruined the moment I'd been imagining about all day. Once the surprise settled I finally able to form words.
"Emmett! What are you doing out of bed?" I demanded. I was still absolutely and unbelievably embarrassed. Emmett's face, having been pleased with this outcome, filled with delectation. Before he could make a smart quip I interrupted him, anger now replacing my embarrassment. "Never mind, get back to bed before I go and fetch Nurse Rose."
The room silenced instantly, and Emmett's face fell. "You wouldn't." He said disbelievingly.
"Oh, I would, and I don't think she'd appreciate me interrupting her dinner because you snuck out of bed again." All the boys oooo-ed at Emmett as he put his right hand up in defeat.
"Alright, alright." He said walking back to his bed.
I looked down at Edward with apologetic eyes. "I'm sorry, Edward. I almost certain I've used up all of my allotted time, I must be off to dinner." I squeezed his hand and he squeezed back.
"I can't expect you to starve on my behalf." He chuckled quietly. "Thank you." He whispered closing his eyes as I let go of his hand and made my way back through the room toward the doors.
"Oh Nurse Swan!" Emmett crooned not only getting my attention but the whole room as well. I swirled back with a surly attitude; I had had enough of this. I was only three beds from him and one from my desired exit.
"Emmett, I've had enough of your shenanigans for the night, if you are incapable of restraining your tongue I'll go and fetch someone who can." I snapped placing my hands on my hips.
"Can I make a request as to how it will be restrained?" He said winking playfully and blowing a kiss at me.
"Oh you think you're so clever don't you," I laughed dryly, then unable to restrain a mischievous smile. "I know someone who isn't so easily charmed Emmett, shall I send her in?"
"Nurse Swan," he paused, feigning fear. "Your threats have no meaning. You never put any action behind them." He was smiling, with a challenging look to his eye.
"I see." And with that I left the room and headed to the nurses commons as Emmett burst into his puissant and boisterous laughter, laughter that wouldn't be lasting much longer.
Sorry it took so long for such a short update. I'm going to try my best to write more frequently. Reviews would encourage more frequent updates… *hint*hint*
-qtmelnee