Twilight 25 - Round 7 Drabbles

by Missus T

A series of 25 (unrelated) drabbles written for the prompts of The Twilight 25, Round 7. Human and vamp. 100 words each.

12. Once bitten, twice shy

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Prompt: Once bitten twice shy.

Pen Name: Missus T

Pairing/Characters: Edward/Bella

Rating: T

"Please, Bella, you have to let me explain."

"I don't have to do anything."

"I did what was best, for both of us."

I rolled my eyes. So much for an apology.

"Can we start over? It's been so long. I've missed you, so much, every day."

I closed my eyes, remembering the way my heart shattered when he broke up with me. I'd been blindsided, too shocked to react before he kissed my forehead and walked away.

Getting over him had been brutal, and the thought of doing it again was staggering.

"No, Edward, I don't think we can."