Chapter 22-

"Surely you don't mean that they are going to literally eat you, right?" I teased and was rewarded with a glare that unnerved me and erased all my light, teasing intentions. I let out a sigh, frowning though somehow I felt as if I were pouting like a child that just lost his lucky blanket, though said child would be crying like mad and not pouting…

I crossed the room he where she still stood in front of the door, clutching a little plastic bag to her for dear life and though I was curious as to what it was that she had bought on her little adventure that lead her to fearing the crazy fan girls, I didn't ask.

I rested my chin upon the top of her head and began rubbing small circles on the small of her back. "It's going to be okay, just tell me what happened."

"I… I was going to the drug store to buy some… some girl stuff…" she trailed off, a weird look on her face of which I could not comprehend before she continued, "and then your fan girls were there, like they were waiting for me or something…" She shivered visibly and I knew it wasn't that it was cold in the apartment, though I believed it was quite warm.

"And…" I said, indicated that she should continue with her story for she had pulled back and was staring off into the space just above my shoulder. There was nothing interesting there, or so I believed, maybe she thought differently.

"Well, anyway,"' she continued, waving her free hand around, almost hitting my nose in the process, "they were glaring at me and then I ran away. I looked back when I did and they were chasing after me! I swear they wanted to kill me!"

"Not eat you?" I couldn't help but pointed out from her earlier statement.

She glared at me. "Les they were cannibals!"

I grinned smugly, proving my point, though I didn't know if she realized that she just contradicted herself just then.

She scowled and pushed away from me. "Don't be so smug Eddie," she said mockingly and punched me hard in the chest, effectively wiping away my smug expression. I let out an airless cough and stared at her incredulously.

"That hurt," I squeaked and glared at her. She covered her mouth and tried to stifle a giggle though it was unsuccessful.

"You shouldn't have done that," I threatened, though it was only teasingly. She stuck out her tongue at me and when I made my move to pounce on her, she let out a squeal and started running away.

"No, Edward! Stop it!" she yelled, running through the living room and around the couch and coffee table.

"Nope, not until you apologize," I replied, following her every movement.

"Never!" she answered, her stubbornness showing. She faked a right then went to run left but thanks to her clumsiness, she stumbled slightly. I took the opportunity to leap at her and encase her in my arms.

"Let go!" she said, hitting my chest.

"Never," I whispered softly, hugging her close to me. She stopped struggling and laid her head on my chest.

"Good," she said, her voice so soft that I wondered if she said more to herself than to me. Even so, I let out a relief at her voice and my heart couldn't help but swell up with the feelings I felt for this girl. I rolled my eyes as soon as the thought popped up in my head, I sounded like a girl.

Our stomachs groaned in unison then though mine sounded more like it was grunting, effectively ruining the tender moment that we were sharing through the silence.

"I guess it's breakfast time then," I mused, flashing her smile as I pulled back reluctantly.

"Stupid stomach," she muttered, pouting slightly. I couldn't help but chuckle at how adorable she looked.

I poked her in the stomach, making her jump back a little. "Don't say that. I think your stomach is very cute."

Both her hands clutched the hem of her shirt nervously as a light pink blush rose to her cheeks, blossoming beautifully.

I placed a finger on her cheek, feeling the warmth that was spreading. "I was wondering..." I started.

"Yes...?" She looked up at me expectantly, probably wanting me to continue.

"...if you would want to write a song with me."

"Really?!" she asked, her eyes sparkling at my request. I nodded and she literally started bouncing, reminding me slightly of Alice though Bella's bouncing was more tolerable, adorable even. "I would love to! I can't wait! I have so many ideas! Wait!" she said so suddenly that it made me jump.

"What is it?" I asked, curious as to what it was.

She looked up at me shyly. "Are you going to put it on your next album?" she asked softly.

"That's what I was planning on doing." I nodded.

"Oh," was all she said, looking down at her feet.

I placed a finger under her chin and lifted her head up so that she was looking straight into my eyes. "What's wrong love?"

"Well..." she started hesitantly, "I don't know if my writing is good enough."

I let out an separated sigh. "Don't worry sweetheart, your writing is good." She still didn't look convinced. "Okay, how about this. We try writing a song, if you don't think it's good enough, then I won't use it okay? In the end, you have the final say. Alright?"

She contemplated awhile, looking away before turning back and nodding slowly. I broke into a smile and she followed with a smile of her own. I leaned in and placed a soft kiss on her lips. "I love you," I whispered, not thinking of what I said until after. I tensed up immediately, and so did she.

Oh crap.

Hello, how are you. It's been quite awhile since I update yes? I think it was sometime in February. Well, anyway, I hope to be updating a lot these two weeks since it's winter break. Well, anyway, I've been searching for something to read and nothing has seemed to have caught my attention so far. If you know a good book and if you don't mind, please share it with me. I've started drawing again and writing more poetry. Yay! Anyway, if you reviewed and I didn't reply back then I am very sorry. I seem to have forgotten which ones I've replied to and which ones that I haven't. Anyway, happy holidays and happy new years to those who use the solar calendar.