The next two days, no one saw Rosalie or Emmett. We all assumed they were out hunting, but with Edward's conformation, everyone was thinking one thing. Make-up sex.
The two days went by slowly. I didn't want to dwell on the fact of Rosalie anymore. I wanted to start living the eternity I had hoped for with Edward. And this "starting living" thing was great. I sat around all day, either on Edward's lap or arms, and talked. Sometimes important stuff, and sometimes unimportant stuff. Today was one of my favorites of all days. Though I didn't know it yet, Rosalie was due to be back only in a few hours.
"How do you feel about abortions?" Edward asked, shifting me onto his other leg. We were in one of our serious conversation.
"You mean if they should be legal, or if the mother should tell the parents?" I asked, looking up at him. His arm was securely locked around my back as he held me like a child in his arms.
"Both." He stated, a slight smirk on his face. I looked around in wonder.
"I think they should be legal. I don't think that the mother should have to tell the parents. What if the parents are abusive and hurt her?" I said.
"That is true, but don't you think it is the parents right to know?" He asked.
"Do you think differently than me?" I asked, a eyebrows arched up.
"No, I just want to see what your argument is." He said. I looked at him skeptically, but he just shrugged, "Debate for fifteen years."
"Oh." I said in understanding. "Well I don't think the parents should know. I mean, we need our privacy. Parents can be harsh if they find out about these kinds of things. Also, it should be legal because what if that baby is born into a horrible life. A life that no one wants." I said, defending my side.
"Yeah, that's true…" Edward said deep in thought. "Well, I do believe that it should be legal and that the parents don't have to know. It is nice to know that you have the same view." He stated.
"But that gets me curious," I said, "I can't have babies, right?" I asked.
"No, unfortunately that is another minus of being a vampire. Infertility." He stated. He looked guilty as he looked down.
"Oh well." I said, shrugging. I didn't feel deprived at all. We were silent for a few minutes. I looked at his flawless face as he closed his eyes and laid his head back. He looked tired, almost weary. I suddenly grew scared that he was taking way too much responsibility and stress, and that he might just explode.
"Edward?" I asked, my voice showing my anxiety. His head shot up in an instant.
"What's wrong?" He asked, running his hands up and down my body in search for cuts or wounds.
"Nothing's wrong." I sighed, feeling relieved he was back to his normal self. I leaned my head on his chest, breathing deeply. He just rubbed my back and hummed an unknown tune.
"Bella?" He asked, stopping his humming.
"Yes?" I asked, my voice sounded silky and vampire-y.
"I love you." He said simply and kissed me. After he pulled away, it took me a second to gather my thoughts.
"What was that for?" I finally asked.
"Nothing, I love you so I did that." He said. I laughed at his bluntness.
"Well, I love you too." I whispered and kissed him on the lips. My head tilted one way and Edward held it, stroking my cheek with his thumb. I felt a cold tingle every time he touched skin. His hand slid down to my waist and then he flipped me onto my back. He started kissing down my neck.
"Do you like this?" He asked. It was strange for him to ask such a thing. Didn't he see my reaction?
"What do you think?" I asked with as much sarcasm I could put in it (which wasn't very much.) He chuckled slightly before coming to meet my lips. I put my hands on his chest.
"Bella, honey?" Edward asked, starting to kiss my cheeks and then down to my collarbone.
"Hmm?" Was all I could manage to say.
"I love you too much to compare."
"Me, too." I responded feebly.
"I am happy you feel so comfortable around me." Edward stated, starting his way back up my neck to my lips.
"Hmm…" I said at first, then noticed I hadn't answered his question, "Yeah, I do."
"That's good." Edward said. I giggled a little at how pointless this conversation seemed. He finally reached my lips and was about to plant a passion kiss on me when a small knock was heard from our door.
"Damn!" Edward whispered in a sharp, threatening voice. He got up off of on top of me and went to the door.
"Yes?" He asked. He barely opened the door.
"I just wanted to say, Rosalie and Emmett are back." I heard Alice's small voice say. Then, I heard her run away, down the stairs.
"So they're back?" I asked, already knowing the answer.
"Yeah, but you don't have to go see them right now. They might want to unpack, you know?" I could detect Edward's ulterior motives behind his plea. I decided for only five minutes I would let Edward have his way. I wouldn't have been able to compromise such a short time if I had looked him in the eyes.
"Aww yes, you can't resist me, can you?" He asked as he placed me back on the couch and then he came on top of me, suspending himself with his arms.
"Well, you know, the usual." I shrugged, closing my eyes. Edward's cool lips touched mine and they slowly moved. I followed, and this went on for another ten minutes. At one point, he was kissed my behind the ear and I remembered my compromise.
"Edward?" I asked, pushing a little away. I felt him stiffen on top of me.
"I'm sorry, did I hurt you?" He asked, getting up.
"No, just I need to go talk to Rosalie." I said, getting up and out the door before he could catch me. I ran as fast as I could and stopped in front of Emmett and Rosalie's room. I knocked.
"Bella?" Rosalie's voice asked from the other side.
"Yeah!" I said. I saw the door open and Emmett walk glumly out. I then saw a hand suddenly pull me into the room and close the door behind us.
"Thank you so much." Rosalie said, sitting on a small seat at the other end of the room. I sat on the edge of the bed, feeling uncomfortable.
"For what?" I asked.
"For helping me actually see Emmett. I can't believe how blind I have been." She said in an awed voice.
"I told you." I said sarcastically.
"Thank you so much. I can't even stop saying that." She came and gave me an unsuspected hug that almost crushed me.
"No problem." I said breathlessly. If I were human, I'm sure I'd be dead by now.
"So I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping? Alice and I wanted to get some new clothes for when school comes around." She suggested, brushing her hair.
"Um…" I contemplated for a while. "Well, um…actually, I was planning to…" I desperately tried to find an excuse, "I…I have to go!" And I bolted out of the door.
A/N: It was short and nothing really happened, i know, but i'll probably end this baby (like my slang? hehe) by the next chapter! I've decidedtentatively to do Hesitation in Edward's POV!
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