Red like human blood.

Izzy's POV

Kissing Emmett was definitely fun, but kissing Rosalie was even better. That girl knew how to use her tongue. Of course we had to be very careful, but that didn't mean we couldn't have fun.

"What the fuck?"

I pulled away from Rose's lips and turned slightly in Emmett's lap. Edward stood at the front door, his jaw hanging loosely as he surveyed our intimate position. I giggled, and Rose's eyes danced with mischief. Emmett however was looking like I had just popped out of his birthday cake naked. And by the ridiculous bulge in his pants that was exactly what he was fantasizing about.

I pulled away from Emmett and straightened my top. Emmett had a bit of a roving hand. I danced over to Edward, and his shocked expression turned to one of anger. I looked back at Emmett, and Rose had taken my position of straddling his lap. They were going at it like cats in a wet sack. I wrinkled my nose and turned back to see Alice twirl in. Jasper followed closely his face trying to hide the amusement from our adventurous afternoon.

"What's the matter brother dear?" Alice asked innocently.

I snorted but kept my mouth shut. Edward gaped at Alice.

"Do you realize what I just witnessed Bella doing?" he asked Alice incredulously. Emmett pulled his face away from his snack attack on Rose's neck.

"God Edward. Izzy man… it's Izzy."

Alice shrugged. "So? I already had my go. I'm good"

Edward growled at Jasper who pulled his hands up in front of him.

"Hey man I just watched."

"It was hot though wasn't it Jazz?" Alice gushed grabbing onto Jasper's hand. He looked down at her and started to nod fervently. Edward snarled, and Jasper suddenly went from bobbing his head in agreement with Alice to shaking it furiously at Edward. It was all too funny, and I burst out into hysterics.

"What? You think that this is okay?" Edward's topaz eyes bored into my own and my laughter stopped roughly in my throat. I huffed and crossed my arms.

"Jeez, Edward! I was just showing them what it's like to kiss with a tongue ring. Considering they are vampires, they probably would never get a chance to experience something like this." I stuck my tongue out and flashed him my tongue ring. I had gotten it done one drunken night when I was out with Kirk. I had somehow managed to convince Kirk that nipples rings were hot, and he got one done. Cooper never let him live it down.

"Everyone should experience this at least once," I continued as I rolled my tongue lazily across my lips.

Edward leant in, and I took a hesitant step back. His expression was fierce but not in an angry way. It was lust filled and full of want.

Control the situation Izzy.

"And don't think you're getting a go Edward. You had your chance six year ago," I said sternly before bouncing off towards the kitchen to make some dinner.

Snarky comment and run away. Not much taking control there honey.

Shut up!

As I made my dinner I couldn't help but notice my hands were shaking. When had the tables turned? Once again he was dazzling me.

No not dazzling, sexing you up.

Sexing me up? Is that even considered part of the English language?

Who cares, he was doing it!

I was lost in my thoughts when suddenly a bun hit me in the back the head. I turned quickly and found Emmett sitting on the stool.

"Dickhead," I muttered. Emmett grasped his chest in mock hurt and fell to the ground. The floor shook a bit from the impact, and I giggled. He stood up way too quickly and sat back on the stool.

"You know you could have gotten me into a lot of trouble with that lil' stunt you just pulled."

I snorted and walked over to the fridge to collect some vegetables from the crisper. "As if Em. Edward doesn't really care. He just thinks it's disgusting that you made out with me."

I placed all the veggies on the cutting board, and when Emmett didn't say anything I turned around to check if he was still there. He was, but he had a disbelieving look on his face

"Emmett?"

"Never mind sis. You'll find out soon enough."

I poked my tongue out and realized I still had my ring in. I turned around and took it out. It wasn't the most graceful things to see, and I didn't want Emmett making fun of me. When it came free I wrapped it in a napkin and shoved it in my back pocket. I would have to put the retainer in soon otherwise the piercing would close.

Not like that would be a bad thing.

It was a drunken dare after all.

I started foraging in the drawers for a knife. I cheered when I found a large sharp one. I pulled it out and held it in the air like Arthur when he pulled the sword from the stone. Emmett's eyes widened, and suddenly I wasn't holding the knife anymore.

"Hey!"

"No way Iz regardless of how much you've changed that is one massive knife."

"I know Emmett it's perfect for cutting veggies finely. Now hand it over."

Emmett held the knife high and shook his head. I jumped for it, which was stupid considering the thing I was reaching for was sharp. I huffed and took a step back.

"Emmett you can't be serious?"

"Oh I am deadly serious Swan."

"Give me the knife Emmett," I snarled holding my hand out.

"Nope, can't trust you." He pulled his hands behind his back, and he looked like a child trying to hide his chocolate from his friends.

"What?" I screeched my anger was now filling my body.

"You'll hurt yourself."

Don't get angry with him…try to reason.

"Oh my god Emmett. I'm not Bella anymore, remember?"

"Don't care. Not happening."

"What is going on?" Alice asked as she strolled in with Jasper shadowing her. They both took a seat on the stool and watched avidly as I tried to get around Emmett.

"Ooooh Em. She is pissed," Jasper sniggered. Emmett just snorted and stared at me, holding me away from him with one hand.

"She's always pissed. She's like Rose if she had her periods."

Ok now get angry.

I bridled with fury. It coursed through my veins tensing my muscles and I felt the familiar tightening of my stomach.

"I just want to chop up a few vegetables, and Emmett has gone all emo on me."

"Aww that's sweet Iz, " Alice said in a child like voice everyone laughed which made me even more angry. I got that everyone was making fun of me, but I was getting more pissed at being told what I could and couldn't do.

From the corner of my eye I saw Edward stroll lazily in and lean against the wall. Why was he so calm? It was pissing me off that I did't have the kind of effect I wanted from Edward. I wanted him to fight and yell and get in my face, but he seemed more at peace than ever.

Use it Izzy.

The anger whizzed heavily through my body, and I felt it swirl towards my fist. They tightened, and I tucked my thumb inwards.

"He's right Bella. You could hurt yourself," Edward said with a grin on his face.

What a smug asshole.

I spun on my heel and pointed at Edward. I narrowed my eyes at him, and his grin just widened. I was not dealing with him at the moment. I shook my head and lowered my finger turning back to Emmett. I stalked toward him slowly.

"That's bullshit Edward. Emmett could be head cheerleader for the Dallas cowboys but it isn't gonna happen. Now give me the knife."

Emmett intrigued by cheerleading thing no doubt, started to roll imaginary pompoms.

"N. O. that spells no."

"Well done Emmett," Alice sniggered. I rolled my eyes and continued stalking Emmett. He moved away from me.

You're going to have to change tactics Iz.

I smiled evilly, and Emmett eyed me. He was still doing some stupid cheer thing.

"Emmett you sound just like Edward," I pouted.

Emmett straightened up out of his cheer cry and looked hurt.

"I do not sound…"

"No!" Alice screamed.

At that very moment I launched my self at him. I wanted that knife. I wanted everyone to stop treating my like a poor defenseless human. I wanted Edward to fight back. I wanted Edward.

I used all the anger that I had been storing in that launch. Emmett looked shocked but recovered quicker than I thought he would. He tensed and managed to catch me softly in his embrace. In his attempt to keep me from hurting myself against his rock hard body he forgot all about the razor sharp knife he was brandishing. On instinct I twisted my body sideways feeling the blade narrowly graze my stomach before slicing my hand.

I didn't have time to feel the pain, because no sooner had I landed in his arms I was out of them flying across the room. I tensed myself for the hard impact of wall, but it never came. I felt a hard cold body wrap itself protectively around my frame. I knew who it was on the first caress. Edward.

"Shit Iz! I'm so sorry. I forgot-"

I glanced up at Emmett who was being pulled out of the kitchen by Alice. She held her hand delicately over her nose, and Jazz was nowhere to be seen..

You sure know how to clear a room.

"Edward let go of me," I sneered freeing myself from his grip.

What are you doing? Go back to him.

I shook my head to clear that tempting thought from my brain.

"Bella-"

I snarled and stepped away from him. "Its Izzy Edward. How hard it that?"

I was about to pull my hand through my hair when I glimpsed the blood pouring down my arm. I stared at Edward. He seemed completely at ease.

God, your blood doesn't even get him anymore.

"Bella, your hand. Let me help," Edward pleaded taking a small step towards me. I flinched and moved further away from him.

"It's fine Edward just little cut," I said trying to dismiss him. I couldn't make any sense of what was going on in my head. And I didn't even want to think about my feelings. It was all too confusing.

"It's a two inch cut, and it's deep. Bella you need stitches."

I huffed and brought my good arm across my chest. "Well I'll wait for Carlisle then."

Carlisle and Esme had rung up before Edward went out hunting to tell us they had just touch downed in Seattle. They weren't far away.

"No Bella. I can stitch it up for you. You're risking infection."

I snorted, and Edward gave me a strange look. Then he held his hand out. I sighed and stuck my hand directly under his nose. He grimaced, and I couldn't help but smirk. A dish towel had materialized from no where, and he was wiping away the excess blood.

"Alice can you get me Carlisle's emergency bag?" he said quietly. I knew that Alice could hear him regardless of where she was in the house. Edward stared up at me, his brow furrowed.

"Do you feel faint?"

I frowned back at him, "No. Why?"

"Well I remember you couldn't handle blood," he smiled softly at a memory. I had a pretty good idea of which memory he was thinking of, and despite myself I felt a soft smile play on my lips.

Snap out of it Iz

Damn dazzling vampire.

Time to even the score

I smiled wickedly.

"Well when you have been in as many fights as I have Eddie you kind of get used to the sight of your own blood."

He shook his head in what looked like disgust.

"What?"

"Nothing. I just feel terrible that you had to go through that alone."

I snorted again, and he probed the edges of my cut. I hissed. His eyes snapped to mine, and he tilted his head. I pulled my eyes from his and stared down at the cut. The red pool was beautiful and mesmerizing.

"You're seriously not feeling faint."

"No Edward I actually like seeing my own blood."

He looked at me disbelievingly, and I grinned at him.

"You don't believe me?"

He smiled. "Come on Bella. You don't honestly expect me to be-"

He stopped talking as I brought my hand to my mouth. His mouth gaped, and his whole body was rigid. I slipped my tongue out slowly licked the length of the cut. I felt my warm blood on the tip of my tongue, and Edward's eyes were transfixed. I closed my eyes as I slid my tongue along my bottom lip, spreading my blood along it.

"Mmmm yummy." I opened my eyes to see Edward visibly shaking.

Perfect.

"Would you like a taste Edward?" I purred at him. His eyes were on my lips the entire time. I lowered my hand, and he immediately seized it. . He closed the gap between us, and his lips were millimetres from mine.

"No," he shuddered. His grip on my sliced hand tightened and it began to throb. I ignored it easily.

"Yes Edward. Taste me."

He groaned, and then attacked my mouth. It is amazing. His tongue licked greedily along my lips savouring the blood, and when it was gone he growled. His hands snaked around my waist, and he pulled me tightly to him. Having finished with my lips his tongue plunged into my mouth, searching and probing. He was rougher than he had ever been before. His hands pinched and grabbed my flesh roughly. It was amazing and hot.

His hands roamed violently all over my body sending flames wherever they touched. I reached for him, but my hand screamed at me. I closed it tightly and felt more blood seep from the wound. He growled into my mouth, and he pushed himself off me.

"No!" he yelled.

He stepped away from me his eyes black with lust but his face clouding with anger. He ran his hand through his hair and stared wildly at me.

"Fuck Bella what was that?"

I rolled my eyes thankful that I could actually betray the feelings rushing through my body.

"It was just a kiss Edward. Don't get all worked up over it. God!"

"No Bella that was not just a kiss. Do you have any idea what you do to me? Just by being here you are putting yourself in jeopardy, and I allow it because you make my family happy. But when you pull a stunt like that when your lips…your blood… your tongue."

I watched him take a shaky breath, and he leaned against the kitchen counter. He pulled both his hands through his hair and then rubbed his face furiously.

"I don't want to hurt you Bella," he murmured.

Anger kicked itself into full gear. It surged into every vein and crevice. It burned them wildly, and I felt my whole body tense.

"Hurt me!" I screamed, "Hurt me!"

He looked at me his face bewildered and shocked.

"All you did was hurt me, Edward Cullen. All you do is hurt me. I've been hurting since the first time I met you."

"Then why are you hear?" Edward whispered sadness in his eyes.

Because I love you, and I can't live without you not now.

Holy crap where did that come from?

It's true isn't it?

Well…shit!

"Because you deserve to hurt as well Cullen."

Edward suddenly stood upright and was in my face before I registered his movement. He seethed with anger, and for the first time I was scared of him.

"Well congratulations Izzy mission accomplished," he yelled back. He paused momentarily before storming out of the kitchen passing Alice.

"You stitch her up. I'm done." he sneered to her. I flinched at that.

Great now you realize you love him, and now he hates you.

Well done Izzy.

Shut up!

Alice looked sadly after her brother then walked slowly towards me. We didn't say anything while she bandaged me up, but I could feel the disapproval coming off her in waves. She tossed the bloody bandages in a bag and then looked up fiercely at me. I cowered under her gaze.

"Are you happy Izzy?"

I shook my head and turned away from her staring at the wall. I struggled to hold back the tears that threaten to spill.

"He called me Izzy Alice," I murmured.

"Well isn't that what you wanted, Izzy?" she snapped coldly packing up Carlisle black case.

Yes that's what I wanted.

Foolish girl.