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Walking at a human pace almost always annoyed me. It was unbearable. When I knew I could just go so fast, but was slowed down- it was horrid. But, when you add Bella, I couldn't be happier. She was just, radiant. And not just because she actually had body heat, unlike me. No, it was everything about her. Even down to her littlest flaws.
She caught me staring at her a bit too long, but I didn't even try to look away. She instantly blushed, and tried to avert my eyes, but kept meeting them. "Can I help you?" she finally asked. Her voice was music.
"No," I said bluntly. I had stopped walking, and she followed suit.
She walked a little closer to me. I bent my head down and met her dangerous lips. I could feel her melt into the kiss. I knew she had an itch to take it further- I did, too- but I just couldn't allow it.
I pulled away a little quicker than she liked, but I knew it was for the best. "Sorry," I said giving her and apologetic smile.
She let out a deep sigh. "It's fine," she responded. "Not like either of us have a choice."
I took her small hand in mine, and continued walking. After a while, it was getting dark, and I knew it wasn't the best for Bella. I stopped walking and turned to face her. "Is it okay, if I run back to the house with you. It shouldn't take more than 2 minutes."
She was hesitant to answer. "Okay," was all she could muster up with her weak stomach.
I picked her up and she was on my back in a matter of milliseconds. "Are you secure and not looking ahead?" I felt her nod into my shoulder blade. "Let's go." I started running. I was there in less time than I had expected, which relieved Bella. I slowly slipped her off my back.
"Not so bad," she smile at me. "It gets better each time."
"Any improvement is great," I told her, wrapping my arm around her waist and leading her inside. When we entered, I saw Rosalie and Emmett sitting next to each other on the couch in the front of the TV.
Watching The Other Boleyn Girl. You are welcomed to join. I think Emmett needs some company, Rose told me, adding a small laugh in her thoughts.
I looked over at Bella, who was looking up at me. "Do you want to watch The Other Boleyn Girl?" I asked her.
She nodded, "Yes." I led her to the couch caddy-corner to Rosalie and Emmett.
"Emmett, you look like you are about to keel over." I chuckled.
He turned to me darkly. I was hoping it would be better. But apparently Rose adores Anne, so here I sit. I am pretty sure Alice and Jasper are coming down in in a few seconds.
I nodded slightly in response. I could hear Alice's door open ever so slightly and close. She was down and in the other couch with Jasper in, to Bella at least, a flash.
"How is it so far?" Alice asked.
I let out a laugh when I looked over at Emmett's eyes glazed over, not even trying to watch. Alice and Jasper caught in, and joined me in silent laughs. Bella was unaware, and I could tell Rosalie was just ignoring everyone. We stopped, and started to actually watch the movie.
Halfway through, I felt Bella slump over onto me. Her eyes were half open. I looked at my watch and noticed it was already 9. Not too late, but after a busy day like this, I should have expected Bella to tire. And, Charlie wouldn't be too thrilled if it was later.
"Bella, love," I said as I tried to shake her to wake up. "Do you want me to take you home now? It is 9 o'clock."
She yawned, trying to lean up. She gave up, and just nodded yes.
I picked her up and said my goodbyes to my siblings. I took her out the door to the Volvo. I opened the door and set her down. She instantly had her eyes open as I closed the door. Once I was in the driver's seat, though, she was asleep. I drove her to her house. I could tell Charlie was already falling asleep in his chair in front of the TV, but trying to stay awake, waiting for Bella.
I tried to get her awake, just long enough for her to be up to her bed. She was finally able to get up and out of the car. I walked her to her door, making sure she didn't fall. I gave her a quick kiss before leaving her side and watching her enter through the door. I made my way back to my car, and sped away.
Once I was back home, I put my car away in the garage. I said my goodbyes once again to my family, and ran off.
Today was great. I had never given much thought to it before- have a birthday party for someone who doesn't age. I knew I would have protested two years ago, but it just felt right. Bella had truly given me life. And for that, I was forever in her debt. And this was something she just didn't want to except. She always assumed she was in my debt, because she didn't deserve me. She was so wrong. She was blind to this, but I couldn't expect her to know. She didn't know me before. Which was for the better.
I made it to her room in good time. When I got in, Charlie had already gone to bed, and Bella was still taking a shower. I sat down in her chair, and waited. I had all the time in the world for her. I was in her debt, much to her dismay.