Disclaimer: I do not own twilight….. Or do I…….. LOL!
A/N: I'm so sorry for not updating. I'm glad you all liked the previous chapter. Thanks for all the reviews by the way. I think this chapter would stir things up…… I hope.
BPOV
Determinism: a theory or doctrine that acts of the will, occurrences in nature, or social or psychological phenomena are causally determined by preceding events or natural laws. In other words, everything that happens has its purpose. Well, I'm not so certain of its true definition, but I think I get the idea.
Has something like this happened before? Two people, one room, 25 square meters of free space, one bed and one of them a senseless sleep talker who has been teased in every sleepover she attended because of it!
God, I'm afraid of what I would say. Maybe if I do those breathing exercises and think of nice things, I'd be lucky and my sleep talking would go away….. Oh crap, that won't work, but at least I should give it a shot.
I started breathing, in and out… slowly at first, then faster and faster and fas—
"Bella?! What happened?" Edward said as he rushed to my side looking concerned as he put his hand on my forehead. I was lying on the bed still breathing fast. I never thought I looked like I was having a panic attack whenever I do my breathing exercises.
"Nothing I was just…. Ummm… you know… smelling the air, yeah that's it. I was smelling the air! Alice picked out a great scented air freshener." I said trying to cover up the embarrassing situation, which I think didn't work.
He laughed and grabbed a pillow from the bed. He went to one of the cabinets and took out a comforter and laid it down beside the bed. Again I felt that sudden pang of guilt in my stomach. "Goodnight then." He said as he lay down.
Maybe I should just forget about it. I lay down and faced Edward. He had his eyes closed, lying on his back, left arm under his head. He looked so peaceful and at ease, I felt like I was the one feeling it.
"Bella? Are you awake?" he suddenly said and for a minute there I thought I was caught staring. I quickly lay down on my back and kept silent. I suddenly became a bit light headed and was in the verge of falling asleep.
"I think I've fallen in love with you Bella." Suddenly my eyes opened so wide that it was giving me a headache. What?! Did that come from Edward? Well of course, we're the only ones here!
I didn't make a sound despite my surprise. He let out a heavy sigh. "Well truth is…. I've already have, since the first time I've met you in the airport, that was the best day of my life…" he declared slightly amused. His voice wasn't that loud at all but I could hear what he was saying clearly.
"I'm such a freak. I'm talking to myself. But truth to be told…. This is the only time I get the courage to say how I feel about you, even if you don't hear it. We've only known each other for a month but I felt that I've known you forever." I felt my heartbeat go faster, I was so nervous that adrenaline suddenly came rushing to me.
I smiled widely and stopped myself from laughing from the joy Edward's words were bringing me. "But… I'm not sure if we could be together." his voice broke when he said that. My big smile suddenly became a frown as he said it.
"With my family's attention from the media and the age gap between you and me….. I don't want everyone to think you're a hooker or something negative, I would never want that." He said sadly. I was trying to blink the tears away, but it hurt to hear him say it, even if it was for the better.
"I think I could never find someone who's as beautiful, intelligent, kind and perfect for me like you are……. There's nothing wrong with a person falling in love with someone whose ten years older or younger, but the fact that you're only 18 makes things complicated. I wouldn't want you to have limited freedom just for my selfishness of wanting to be with you." I could hear his voice become dry and it seemed like he was holding back the tears.
Unexpectedly he stood up, I dried my tears when he wasn't looking and closed my eyes. I felt some weight on the bed and felt the air around me stir and suddenly his hand was caressing my cheek. "God, you're so beautiful." He sighed as he kissed my cheek.
I was shocked but then just when I expected him to pull away he darted for my ear. "I love you Isabella Swan, I'll never forget how happy you have made me without even trying. I guess this is goodbye." And then that was all it took.
I opened my eyes and let the tears fall freely and to Edward's and my surprise, I kissed him full on the mouth. I wrapped my arms around his neck, moving up a little so I was kneeling. But it broke my heart a bit that he didn't do anything, and just followed my lips' movements, his hands falling limply on his side.
I closed my eyes and that was when he dominated and ran his tongue on my upper lip, asking for entrance which I obliged no second later. It was a sensual yet passionate kiss which became more heated and wild as time grew.
And without warning he wrapped his arms around my torso and laid me gently on the bed. He was even more eager than how I was. I felt my lungs give in and we both pulled back at the same time, panting and out of breathe.
"I don't care what others think." I said with dignity. Why would I care about what others say, at least we're happy and no one is hurt because of what Edward and I have. He smiled and pecked my lips. We stared at each other for a moment but then I realized what position we were in.
I was underneath Edward whose face was so close that he was practically breathing on me. Our feet were entangled together and to my embarrassment something was poking my leg. I blushed and so did Edward, who quickly got off me and settled himself next to me. We both stared at the ceiling not knowing what would happen next.
There was awkward silence for a few minutes, but it didn't matter because I only had Edward on my mind which was enough to make me forget all my worries. I was so happy at that moment, free and joyous but tired and dozy. "Edward." I called
"Hmm." He replied.
"I lo—" and just like that my vision was enveloped with darkness.
I awoke the next day, sunlight coming through the window, blinding me slightly. I felt like I was lying down on something hard yet smooth. My eyes widened as I realized that I was above Edward, my head on his bare chest and his arms wrapped around me.
I blushed but didn't want to move away from our position. It felt so warm and homey in Edward's arms that it felt so right to be there. I could feel his breathing, his bare chest rising up and down. I smiled at this sensation and hope it would last.
"Bella? Are you awake?" I heard him whisper. I looked up and found him smiling at me and found myself smiling back. He kissed the top of my head and snuggled closer. I was happy that he didn't push me away, but sad that he was cherishing the moment like it was our last.
Things were serious at that moment. Time was slow and the five minutes we spent just laying there seemed like hours, but who's complaining. He tucked a piece of hair under my ear and gently played with my hair as he hummed a tune.
It was beautiful and unique. Though I love classical music, I have never encountered anything like it, but it was the best I've ever heard. I closed my eyes as I listened to the humming. His voice was so soothing; it'll put Rhydian and Josh Gorban to shame.
Then I realized something. My eyes widened as I looked down at my body. it was covered in sheets and I felt myself still covered by my pajamas….. so why was Edward half naked?
"Edward?" I called slightly embarrassed of what had happened last night. "Hmm." He stopped humming and I felt his eyes on me. "Why aren't you wearing a shirt?" I asked, a bit hesitant.
"You told me to remove it last night…" he said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "Well actually at first I thought you were just kidding, then you suddenly became angry and threatened to go outside naked…" he explained. I was so embarrassed now that I just had to get up and rush to the bathroom.
EPOV
"Edward?" Bella called.
"Hmm.." I said in reply.
"I lo—" and then she didn't continue. I looked down only to find her sound asleep. I smiled and smoothened her hair. I sighed and closed my eyes, thinking about what I have to do to for Bella and I to be together.
"Edward it's hot…" My eyes widened as I shot my head to look at Bella. Did Bella just say that?
"Huh?" I said not really thinking. She grunted and I just stared at her. Is she a sleep talker?
"Bella? I'll open the air conditioner… just wait." I tried to stand up but her grip was tight I managed to sit up and put my feat on the floor. Bella's hand loosens up, giving me the advantage to stand up and open the air conditioner.
I went back to bed only to find Bella's face looking angry. "Edward take your shirt off." She said startling me. I stopped dead on my tracks and scratched my head, thinking if I should follow her or forget about it.
I sighed and went back to bed. Bella instantly rested her head on my chest and felt myself relax. "Why is your shirt still on you?!" she said angry. My eyes widened.
"Fine if that's what you want I'll take my shirt off instead and go outside." I stared at her in horror. Not sure if she really was the one talking. If she has no control on her sleep talking she would have a fit tomorrow.
I sat up and removed my shirt, not sure what to do next. Should I lie down next to her or just go sleep on the floor. I wonder what Emmett and dad would do if they were in this situation……
Suddenly Bella pulled me down to her and enveloped me in a hug. "Never leave my side." She whispered. I smiled, feeling a content feeling inside of me.
"I love you" she whispered.
"I lov—" I was about to reply when she suddenly added something that made me laugh really hard.
"Edward's tortellini…"
A/N: so sorry. I'm not really in the condition to write but oh well. Thanks for reading. Till the next chapter.
