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The smell of Summer fills the air
and it's all you can see, feel
but as I'm staring at you through this summer filled haze
as I see is Heaven
all I feel is Heaven
* ~Hotel Heart~*
Edward Pov
Bella launched herself at me in a glee of laughter after she read the words printed in black ink on the tickets I had just handed her.
"Oh my gosh ,Edward, are you serious? Are we really going to Miami?" she squealed in disbelief. I couldn't explain it but if someone asked me how it felt to see Bella's eyes shining like stars in a black sky, I would say it felt like I was untouchable.
I had got both Bella and I tickets to Miami because the only beach either of us had ever saw in person was in La Push and I thought it would be fun to see the beautiful sparkling blue waters of Miami. Bella must've thought so too because her arms were wrapped so tight around my neck that I thought she would never let go. And I would have no problem with that because when Bella touched me it seemed like sparks went of beneath every fiber of my body.
"Yeah, I mean, I think it will be fun to swim with the dolphins and see how blue the ocean is." I said hoping she was as excited as she seemed because I was afraid my joy would burst through my skin.
" You know swimming with dolphins is actually number one on your list," Bella said as an afterthought.
"Oh yeah?" I whispered as though I had forgotten as I pushed strands of coffee colored hair from her equally brown eyes, but the truth was I couldn't forget anything on that list if I tried because everything on that faded piece of paper meant something to me.
"Yep and you know we could do the whole send a message in a bottle thing that's on the list also while we're there. Get two things done in one go, yeah?"
"Yeah." I answered an I hoped all the emotions I was feeling wasn't showing in my eyes because if they were, I think they would knock me and Bella off our feet. Neither of us were ready for them and when the summer ended, I didn't want to hurt Bella. She deserved better than what I could ever give her. For now, I just wanted to feel her heart beat against mine and the feel of her eyelashes against my cheek.
As we lie there face to face, nose to nose, our breath mingling together and becoming one. Neither one of us were blinking, and for once in a very long time, I felt utterly and completely whole.
_-HOtel HEarT_-
Bella Pov
I couldn't stop myself from jumping up and down as Edward and I waved at Esme before we boarded the plane for Miami. I excitedly wrapped my hands around his and looked up into Edward's equally excited sea green eyes.
" I can't believe we're actually going to Miami!" I whispered as we sat in our seats, because if I talked loud enough this bubble that was holding us in this happy place would burst and I'd fall back into being the lonely girl I was before Edward came into my life.
" Well believe it, " he chuckled, wrapping his arm around my shoulder, " this time tomorrow we'll be soaking up the sun and, hopefully, you'll get some color in your skin!" He said laughing.
Oh he was such a comedian.
" You're one to talk Mr...snowman!" I said trying to keep my face angry but I was failing miserably. We both stared at each for about two seconds before we fell out laughing, our faces turning red and bellies hurting. God, I wish we could rewind moments like these over and over, and live in them forever.
People were staring but we didn't, we were in this clear bubble that was like a one- way mirror. Only people could look in on us, but we couldn't past this little world we were in.
-Hotel Heart-
The smell of gorgeous blue salt water filled the air and swirled into my nostrils as we stared out at what seemed like an endless canvas of sparkling blue. This was the most beautiful place I'd ever seen outside of a magazine and the smile Edward was smiling at me looked like something right from the front cover of a magazine.
" So...what do you think?" he asked as the wind blew his hair around his face making it look like a halo surrounding him. In answer to his question, I took off running towards the turquoise water, enjoying the feel of hot sand beneath my toes and the sound of laughter. I could hear Edward's feet pounding behind me and I sped up my pace until I felt his arms encircle my waist and pull me under the water with him.
We played around in the water until the tour guide came and helped us find the dolphins and told us how to play with him and all that jazz.
The dolphins were so happy and playful; they kept licking our faces and nudging us. After we had our fill of being underwater with the dolphins, Edward and I rented a little boat to ride out into the ocean in.
" That was so fun! I would have never thought I would swim with real dolphins before!" I said as Edward stared out into the water. He has been really quiet since we left the dolphins and I have been trying to get him to talk ever since.
" Yeah it was. I'm really glad you enjoyed yourself." He said in a hushed tone, his mind seemed a million miles away in another world I couldn't even begin to reach.
"Maybe we can come back sometime." I said in a hopeful tone. Liquid green eyes snapped and fire I had never seen before erupted beneath them. I gasped, taken aback by the anger in his fiery orbs that was directed right at me.
"Maybe," He muttered but the tone of his voice contradicted his words. For the for time ever, the silence between us turned uncomfortable and neither of us looked at each other.
"I guess this will be a good place to throw the bottle." He said quietly. Number six on Edward's list was send a message in a bottle. He stared at the bottle in his hand for a long while then angrily threw the bottle into the water. His jaw clenched as the bottle disappeared out of sight and on its journey to who knows where. I stared at him wide- eyed because I had never seen Edward this mad before and I had no idea what had made him so upset.
The entire ride back was silent except for the soft waves and our breathing. I blinked several times to keep tears from running down my cheeks. I didn't except for our trip to go like this or for Edward to snap at me for no apparent reason. I didn't deserve this.
As soon as we were back on shore I stomped up the beach, the thick sand slowing down my movements. I was about to speed up my pace when I heard a familiar male and an unfamiliar female voice behind me.
" Hi, I'm Irina," the beautiful, blonde girl said as she stood in front of Edward, eating him up with her eyes. She was the exact opposite of me. This Irina was tall, tan, and blue eyed. She was exactly the type of girl a guy like Edward should have. I hated her.
He smiled politely at her and said in that deep voice of his, " Hello, I'm Edward."
"So..are you here with someone?" The girl asked twirling a strand of long, sun kissed hair between her thin fingers.
"Yes I am, actually," In that moment his bright green met muddy brown and I turned and run the rest of the way up the beach. Feeling I've never felt before stirred up inside of me, feeling that left me feeling helpless and vulnerable.
"Bella! Stop!" Edward yelled as he ran after me. I ignored him and the hot sand, and kept running but before I could get any further, I felt a tug on my hand. I could feel the ground coming closer and suddenly I was on top of Edward. We were both breathing heavily and panting.
" Let me go." I hissed. I was angry. Angry at him for making me feel these foreign emotions and angry at myself for even feeling them in the first place. I fought against him but the desperation in his voice stilled me.
"Bella...please..."
His eyes were sad and pleading with me to hear him out. I stopped fighting and stared down at him. Edward traced the tear that caressed my cheek, then slowly kissed it away.
" I'm sorry I keep hurting you Bella." He whispered and he looked so defeated I wanted to do everything I could to bring that sparkle back into his eyes.
" You're not-"
" Yes I am hurting you Bella! It's seems like I'm the one that's always making you cry when I should be the one making you laugh!" He growled angrily.
" I haven't smile or laughed this much...in forever, Edward." I whispered, looking away from him. " Just seeing you smile makes me smile." I admitted, blushing.
He slowly pulled my chin back to face him and stared so deep into my eyes, I shivered even in the warmth that wrapped around us. Then, slowly, too slowly, he bent his head down to mine. But he didn't kiss me, just rested his forehead against mine. His eyes searched so deep into mine, saying things that his mouth couldn't and wasn't ready for. Then, he unhurriedly touched his lips to my lips. He didn't move them, just rested his lips on top of mine in the most beautiful way possible.
And in that moment I felt cherished and respected. I felt like more than just a boring small town girl that caught the attention of a guy that could do anything in the world. A guy that didn't belong in this world, he belonged in an universe all of his own.
I relished in the soothing tap of his piano fingers against the back of my neck, and for the first time in a very long time, I felt like my heart was finally finding its pieces and mending back together.
``HH``
I smiled softly as the warmth of Edward's arm held me close as we stared out at the midnight blue water. It was even more beautiful out here at night. The moon cast a spotlight on the ocean and the sand had finally cooled down. Wind daintily blew from every direction and all was heard was waves tenderly beating against the shore.
"Um..I-I have something for you." I whispered as I looked up at his strong jaw line. Edward tightened his arms and raised an eyebrow, prompting me to go on.
" Well, I mean, I don't really know how to sing or anything so I can't write you a song. However, I do like to, um, write poems so I thought since you wrote me such beautiful songs I would write you a..poem." I said blushing and suddenly feeling foolish.
"I would love to hear it, Bella." Edward murmured.
I clear my throat and began to speak noiselessly.
It's like all the good things in life go unseen
That's why I close my eyes when I
cry, kiss, and dream
Every time a tear drop from your soul
a star falls from the sky into an bottomless hole
It feels perfect when you and I are just lying here
and I don't have to feel
because when you're happy, I'm happy
When you're lost, I'm lost
You make me shiver without warning
You're like my coffee in the morning
I'm drunk on your smile
for you, I'll walk a million miles
Why does it feel like you're everything to me?
Why is it with your eyes I can only see?
...Hotel Heart
It's not my best poem but it's really late and I wanted give you guys an update! I really hope you liked it. As we can see, Bella and Edward have a lot of issues to overcome and we still have a lot of things to finish on Edward's list! Please review because that's what keeps me getting my lazy self up and writing these chapters. It feels good to know that people actually like this story.
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