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Chapter 13: Promises
Edward's POV
Despite the loom of battle in the air, the entire house was at peace, it seemed. I was stretched out on the white couch that sat in front of a very large flat screen plasma television, which were currently showing sports highlights. Bella was lying on my stomach, holding me tightly as I ran my fingers through her hair. I was dozing off to sleep, realizing I had been up for the last twenty-four hours. Emmett sat on the large recliner with Rosalie balled up at his side reading fashion and car magazines. Jasper sat on the floor in front of the television with Alice lying across his lap. She was sketching designs of clothes as Rosalie passed her tear-outs from the fashion magazines. Carlisle and Esme were faced down in very large trade books: Carlisle's was on medical information and Esme's, architect. It felt like a very normal Sunday.
Bella looked up at me and I noticed her eyes had changed again, "Your eyes are dark again, love. Is it because you haven't drunk in a while?" Suddenly everyone's eyes were on me.
"Oh, I wouldn't mind hunting. Bella hasn't been in forever." Rosalie's thoughts were screaming at me. I thought it was a good idea, but based on the way Bella was looking at me, I decided to let her decided for her self. I said nothing.
"Yeah, I guess it has been a little while since I . . . hunted but I'm fine," Bella was trying to convince me.
"Bella there's no reason to torture yourself. I'll be fine by myself. Go. Really!"
"Go ahead, Bella. Esme and I will stay here. We hunted last night. Why don't you all go together," Carlisle said.
Alice, Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie eagerly headed out of the room, however Bella was still leery. After the five of them left, I decided to try and get some sleep, assuming Bella would be gone for a little while. Carlisle's thoughts put an end to that idea. I didn't move at first, waiting to see if he would actually say anything. He wasn't thinking one thing in particular only, "Here's my chance to talk to him in private." I saw Esme through Carlisle's mind.
"Well, I've got some work to do if you two will excuse me," Esme said as she walked from the room.
"Edward are you asleep? I was wondering if I could speak to you briefly," Carlisle said correcting his posture on the love seat that he occupied.
I immediately turned myself around to sit upright. "Certainly, Carlisle. I think I know what you want to ask me. You want to know how I knew your thoughts earlier. Am I correct?" I looked briefly at his face not knowing what to expect to see there.
"Yes, among other things. How long have you been able to do that? Can you read anybodies thoughts?"
"I have been able to read thoughts for as long as I can remember. I don't always get it right though. I've noticed some people think and change their mind so fast that it makes it difficult to keep up. I have been known to answer people thoughts, rather than their words. So I try to stay out of peoples' heads as much as I possibly can. I can pretty much read anybody, except for Bella."
"Why can't you read Bella?" Carlisle thoughts were screaming in research mode. "Does Bella know you can't read her thoughts?"
"I don't know why I can't read her. I don't think she realizes that I can read anyone's thoughts. I don't really talk about it much."
"Fascinating. I am sure that can come in handy at times." Carlisle sat quietly for a little while, his mind was racing about vampire powers and human abilities. I tried to tune him out. Although he was still thinking about my secret ability I sensed he wanted to talk to me about something else as well.
"Well, on another note, I wanted to talk to you about Bella," Carlisle said as he instantly changed into Dad mode.
"Yeah, I figured that."
"Bella is very fond of you and when I look at the two of you together, I sense you are just as fond of her. What the two of you share will grow stronger but it will also get more and more difficult. I want to make sure you are willing and able to handle that."
I was confused and not really sure what he was trying to say, "I don't understand."
"I don't want to get into it very much right now. There are certain things that you and Bella are going to have to come to on your own. I just want you to know that when the time comes, I am here for you to talk to."
"Thank you, Carlisle," I said, although I wasn't sure what I was thanking him for.
Carlisle had excused himself from the room and I tried again to go to sleep. My dreams let me know that I had succeeded.
Bella and I were standing in our clearing holding hands. The feel of her hand seemed different to me but I couldn't figure out what it was. The scene flashed and Bella and I were sitting in a room together. The room reminded me of her bedroom but it was larger and along with a wall of books, there was a wall of music: CDs, albums, and sheet music. The feeling between us seemed even stronger. Suddenly, the dream flashed again. I was lying in a bed, a hospital bed, it seemed. Bella was standing over me saying, "I'm so sorry love, it's almost over." I opened my eyes, and as if I was suddenly looking down on myself, I could see my eyes were no longer green, but blood red.
I awoke from my dream unable to catch my breath. I quickly sat up on the coach and was glad to see no one saw my startled reaction. I was not certain of what, but I was sure my dream meant a change was going to take place between Bella and me. I wasn't going to mention it to Bella until I knew myself.
Just then, Bella and her siblings returned to the house. Bella was at my side in inhuman speed. She was smiling, glad to be back and her eyes were back to their dazzling topaz.
"Hello, love. Are you feeling better?" I asked Bella as I kissed her on her forehead.
"Much better now that I'm back with you," she said as she laid her head on my shoulder. "Come," she demanded as she pulled me off the coach and up the stairs.
Bella and I sat on the floor of her room. I leaned against the lounge chair that sat under her lamp and she sat between my legs, her head leaning back against my chest. It was nice to be able to sit with her privately.
"I don't want to have to force you to go hunt, Isabella. Whenever you need to, promise me you will go?" I asked her as I ran my finger up and down her arm.
"I didn't realize before tonight that I hadn't really talked to you about that."
"You don't have to talk to me about anything. This is who you are and I love you. Tell me, is it very difficult being around me, when you're thirsty, I mean?"
"It is a little more difficult compared to when I am not thirsty but I don't care, I don't want to be away from you ever," Bella said turning to face me.
"I know, and I don't want to have to be away from you. As long as you promise to return, I promise to be waiting for you."
We sealed our deal with a kiss.
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