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Chapter Four: Thought

It has been three days since I last saw Bella.

Three days since I fought for control.

Three days since I threw her against the wall.

Three days since I last saw her smile, felt her warmth, breathed her scent…

My shuddering breath gets an odd look from Emmett who is sitting across from me. I simply shrug in reply, a smile thrown in for good measure. He grins back and turns to gaze at Rosalie. She looks into his eyes then glances at me for a brief second, and I can see him nod from the corner of my eye.

Ah, so it was her who was worried.

I turn my head to Rose and smile warmly. She looks down and pokes at her plate of food. Then my nose crinkles at a disgusting smell and I remember where exactly I am: the school cafeteria.

Sigh.

Soon Edward and Bella will arrive. Together. Like they should… because that's what they are. Together.

That thought darkens my mood for some reason. And I'm not sure if I should be upset that Jasper isn't here calm me, or happy that he's out hunting so that I can have free reign on my emotions.

I have my answer when I see Edward walk through the doors with Bella tucked under his arm; whispering something into her ear before placing a kiss on the top of her head.

Yes, it feels very good to be angry. And I can feel a scowl appearing on my face, but I school my features. Instead I choose to glare at a small speck on the table in front of me; because if there's something that I'll always be aware of, it's that Edward can read my mind. And there's no way I'll let him know that I've been thinking of his…

Mix CD of classical pianists.

They reach the table and Bella takes a seat directly in front of me and next to Emmett; Edward sits to her right. Edward looks at me and nods, as if saying he'll let me borrow it. I then glanced at Bella; if only he knew that the CD actually meant…

Compact Disk, Certificate of Deposit, cadmium, candle…

I rattled off possible words that could've made up the acronym in an effort to keep Edward from viewing my true thoughts. He raised an eyebrow in my direction, but I ignored it. Soon the possibilities ran out and I felt myself frown.

I don't even understand why I should have to do this since my mind isn't his business.

"Alice."

I looked into deep chocolate that had occupied my dreams hours before. Ah, now I remember why I must think ridiculous things.

Her. Bella. And she is his business.

I smiled brightly. "Yes, Bella?" Just the sound of her voice could brighten my mood, but we can't let Edward know that.

"Know what?" He looked at me, stopping his previous Bella gazing. Something I would know of since I am quickly becoming an expert.

"Just that Bella and I were going to go for a walk." I glanced at Bella, who was beginning to look confused. "And that we were going to spend the day together after school… isn't that right, Bella?"

I pleaded with her using my eyes. I used them to tell her that I'd explain later, away from Edward.

"Yeah," she said, drawing Edward's eyes away from me. "That's why I was calling your name… I wanted to… remind you about that walk… and the plans." She stood quickly, walking around the table to grab my arm. "We can't keep that walk waiting. Let's go." She urged me with her head and we exited the cafeteria.

When we were safely out of earshot, and 'mindshot,' I pulled my arm close to me, causing Bella to move flush against my body. I laughed, and Bella began to blush…

Her heart pounding, her blood pulsing through her veins.

I wrapped my other arm around her so we were in an awkward, albeit comfortable, embrace. Three days was an awfully long time and I missed this…

Her scent, her warmth, her blood.

Purr.

She stiffened.

I didn't even realize I was sniffing at her neck. I released her and took a step back. My composure and control seem to have escaped me.

Looking back up I can see that Bella was frowning.

I must have upset her.

I run a hand through my hair frustratingly and let out an exaggerated sigh. Why must I keep causing her problems? The last thing she needs is another vampire trying to jump her.

"I should go. I need to leave…"

"Al," Bella interrupts me, placing a warm, calming hand on my forearm. "It's not your fault, it wasn't your fault." She finishes her sentence with a whisper to my chest and her arms encircling my waist.

When did she get this close?

"I'm sorry…. Stay with me, please?" She tightened her arms around as if I would disappear in a moment.

I had first thought that she was upset with me for sniffing her neck, but that wasn't the case. I realize now that it was for pulling away, for putting a distance between us. I looked into her eyes and I could see the words she didn't say. I missed you.

It was enough to make me utter these seven words into her hair:

"For as long as you want me."

A/N: I'm sorry for the long delay. I've really been having horrible writer's block lately so it's been trouble trying to update any of my stories. Plus RL is taking up a lot of my time. But that's enough excuses. I hope that this chapter was good enough for all of you and that my quality in writing hasn't suffered from months of no use.

Please review if you have the time and good luck to you in your RL. . . Until next time

-naomi (: