I've started writing a new story. Unfortunately, I'm not going to post it until it's completely written, but I'm quite excited about this particular one, so we'll see where it goes. :)

But—hey! After this one, we've got… what, two more? Whoa! Then I'm done. Forever!

Date: 17th March

Character: Bella

Stimulus: Dive

You stand on the edge, and you watch the sea. The clouds gather on the horizon, boiling dangerously against distantly frothing waters. But the storm isn't here just yet—you'll be okay, for now. Far away, lightning strikes the surface, and you shiver. You take a breath to steel your nerve, and step forward.

"Bella."

You smile. "Yes?"

"Don't do this."

"You wanted me to be Human. Well, watch me."

"Please. For me."

"But you won't stay with me any other way."

"Please."

His voice is incessant now, the roar building in his chest. It matches the pounding of the waves against the rock that falls away directly beneath you. He's angry now, see, and the anger is lovely. You roll up onto the balls of your feet.

"No, Bella!"

You smile, and then you jump.

"Edward Cullen is staring at you."

"I saved your life—I don't owe you anything."

"It's better if we're not friends. Trust me."

"Do you want a ride to Seattle?"

"You're dangerous. But not bad. No, I don't believe that you're bad."

"Get in."

"You don't care if I'm a monster? You don't care that I'm not human?!"

"And so, the lion fell in love with the lamb."
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."

"I'll do whatever it takes to make you safe again."

"Yes, it is enough. Enough for now."

"You…don't…want me?"
"No."

"Fight! Damn it, Bella, Keep fighting!"

Goodbye. I love you.