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EPOV

*End Flashback*

When I didn't see Bella, I began to run, panicking. The only thing that I could think was that I had to get to her...and then I ran into something, knocking both me and it over onto the ground...

I hit the ground hard, the object of what I had run into falling on top of me. When I caught my breath I looked up to see what I had knocked over, and my heart stopped.

Bella's face loomed above mine, her big chocolate eyes looking into my own. Time seemed to have stopped, and I didn't realize that I unconsciously had my arms wrapped around her waist, sheltering her from the fall. We stared at one another for a few seconds, when Bella abruptly got up, and turned to keep running.

At the idea of her running from me, I grabbed her wrist and turned her back without a thought.

She swung back around, annoyed. "Do you know how tired I am of being hauled around like a sack of potatoes?" With that she jerked her wrist from my grip, huffing.

But as she stood there seething, all I could think was how pretty she was when she was angry. I need to see a doctor, I thought.

"I am sorry," I told her, "I don't mean to man-handle you." I mentally kicked myself. I shouldn't be so nice, but with her, I had no control over myself. Without thinking of any consequences, I held out my hand for hers. She stared at it, wondering whether to trust me or not.

"You need not to fear me. You can trust me."

After a moments hesitation, she took it, and I started to lead her away. We had almost gotten two feet away when Bella was yanked back. Panicked, I looked back, only to see James.

"What is this?" he demanded, tightening his grip on Bella.

Here I knew that I would need to think, and think fast. I couldn't tell him that I was taking her away, for he would likely kill us both. So I pathetically lied.

"Do not worry, she will soon be disposed." I sneered, unable to think of anything else to say that would satisfy him.

On the outside, I was pretending to be as slimy and disgusting as James would be, hoping he would buy it. But as I said this, the hands I held behind my back were clenched, and wanted more than anything to knock James on his ass. His grip on my Bella was making me nervous, and I was worried she was being bruised in the process.

My Bella? I thought. I then watched as James looked down at Bella with a smirk on his face, and rage flooded into me.

Yes, I thought. Mine.

I reached out for Bella's arm, and for show, roughly pulled her to my side. Tilting my head in farewell, I began to back away. But what James said next stopped me cold.

"Maybe we could share her, mien freund?" he offered.

Unsure of how to respond, I just stared at him. I then opened my mouth to refuse, when a crowd of prisoners rushed us, all of them screaming and pushing. Looking back, I saw that James had lost us in the crowd. I took the opportunity with gratitude and ran for it.

We ran through the streets, looking for a place to hide, finding nothing. We were passing the building where my office was, when a desperate thought crossed my mind. Without further thought, I ran into the building with Bella, and went straight for my office. When we reached it, I quickly pulled us in, closing the door and locking it. Finally safe, we sagged against the door, out of breath. We both slid down to the ground, with our backs against my door.

Crossing her arms, Bella huffed. "Now what?" she asked.

I took my gun off of my body, laying it down next to me, and crossed my arms as well. We were shoulder to shoulder, making me aware of our close proximity. I knew that her question was rhetorical, and sat in silence.

After a few minutes, I could hear her breathing slow down, and her body relax against mine. I looked down at her on my left, only to see that she had fallen asleep. I didn't wake her up, thinking that maybe the quick nap would take some of the purple from underneath her eyes.

As she slept, I scanned her face, looking for any bruises or cuts. Thank God, she didn't have any.

Both of our arms were crossed, but I felt comfortable. Then, without warning, her head dropped down onto my shoulder, her face burring into the crook of my neck. I looked at the top of her head in surprise, wondering why I felt so shy, and so comfortable at the same time. Casting the thought aside, I began to settle down to catch a few minutes of rest.

But when I shifted, my fingers brushed against Bella's underneath our arms. I jumped a little, feeling her electrifying touch sing through my whole body. Bella moved a little, flexing her fingers.

I froze, thinking I had woken her up. But when I looked down, she was still sleeping peacefully. Even though she was asleep, I still felt nervous. I worried that she would wake, see how close we were, and back away. Panicked at the thought, I had reflexively caught her whole hand, linking our fingers together. We both sighed at the contact.

I leaned my head back against the door, basking in the glow of warmth Bella gave me. Several times I tried to tell myself to pull away, stand up, and walk out. But looking at her beautiful sleeping face, I knew I couldn't.

With thoughts of Bella, I slowly drifted towards unconsciousness.

BPOV

I came awake gradually, feeling stiff from sleeping against the door. But, as I thought about it, I was really comfortable...maybe too comfortable. Maybe I am still in my cot, dreaming, I wondered.

I opened my eyes, only to see myself still on the floor of Edward's office. I started to sit up straighter, only finding that I couldn't.

I was curled in Edward's lap, who was still sleeping.

Now, I was fully awake. Surprised, I looked down to see that his arms were around me, his hands entwined with my own. He was leaning against the door, seemingly comfortable. Before I thought about what to do next, there was a loud banging against his door.

"Edward! Offen!"

A/N: Well, it looks like Edward might be able to accept what he "might" be feeling for Bella...but we will see :D Hope you guys liked this chapter, and don't forget to tell me what you thought!

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