Disclaimer- Stephenie still owns the usual suspects.
I own my original characters and original story.
** This parallels chap 34 of V&V 'Ringtones & The Prodigal' and chap 35 of V&V 'Boxer Shorts & Serenades'. Some added stuff when b & e are apart. Enjoy!
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Chapters 34&35 - Give And Take
As soon as I stepped into Bella's apartment the guilt of what I'd done the last time I had been there began to overwhelm me.
I'd apologized innumerable times, but it never felt like it was enough. As I looked around, I became painfully aware of the extent of her emotional upset during the two days after I'd gone. Her usually cheerful, neat little apartment, was dark and disheveled.
"Bella, I'm just going to put our bags away." I muttered quietly as I carried them to her closet. I silently helped straighten the living room before we settled on the sofa with a couple of sodas.
As we sat there, Bella's phone began to ring.
I'm bringing sexy back
Them other boys don't know how to act
I think you're special, what's behind your back?
So turn around and I'll pick up the slack.
What the?
Who is calling my girl with a ringtone like that?
"Emmett, when the heck did you change my ringtone?" Bella barked into the phone.
Emmett, of course.
I started to chuckle silently. He had been the source of much amusement over the past few days.
We had pizza with Emmett and Rose that evening as Rose discussed the interview she had planned for Geri Chance. Unfortunately, I would miss it because it was scheduled for the day after I left for England.
-LRM-
I felt bad that Bella had class the next day, and wished she had a day to catch up on her sleep. The last week had been fun, but exhausting. When I found out that she intended to drive herself to school, I almost lost my shit.
My first reaction was to insist that I accompany her to class, but Bella, knowing I was tired, forbade it. I acquiesced once she agreed to continue allowing Lou to drive her to and from school.
She didn't put up much of a fight once I reminded her that whoever vandalized her car hadn't been caught yet.
So, having no where to be, I reluctantly decided I would sleep in.
When I woke up, it was after nine. I gave Lou a quick call to let him know when to pick me up, and got dressed.
I decided to visit a guitar store that I'd not set foot in for years. Before I realized it, I'd been there for over an hour, trying out the various guitars. By the time I left, I'd purchased two. One that I took with me, and the other was a special order which would be ready after my return from England.
Just as I was paying, my phone chimed, alerting me to a text. I looked at the screen, suddenly realizing that it was already noon.
E-
Whatcha doin?
-B
Damn, I was hoping to have lunch with her today.
B-
Hey baby, I wanted to come have lunch with you, but got delayed. You go ahead and eat, I know you have class again soon.
-E
I sent the text as I exited the store, and waited for a response.
E-
I'm phoning you.
-B
A moment later 'Like A Virgin' started playing on my phone. The image of Bella writhing around on the karaoke stage during her 'performance' came flooding back to me and, as a consequence, I got a raging hard on.
Extremely thankful that by then I was in the car, I chuckled as I thought about my girl's sense of humor. "When did you change my ringtone?" I asked into the phone.
She giggled. "Early this morning, you were still asleep."
Clever, unpredictable girl.
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry, considering the uncomfortable situation in my jeans at that moment.
"The memory of that night will torture me for the rest of the day now." I said, still chuckling. "Just remember that turn about is fair play."
I'll have to think of some way to get even.
"So, you never answered my question."
"What question was that?" I responded.
"Whatcha doin?" She asked playfully.
"At the moment, I'm in a car while Lou drives me toward downtown Seattle. I was hoping to see my girlfriend a little later."
"Will she be jealous that you're speaking with me Mr. Movie Star?" Bella teased.
"Well, she does have a bit of a temper. I'm hoping she'll let me slide just this once."
"Possibly, if you come and pick her up right now." She answered sweetly.
My mind immediately jumped to conclusions.
"Why baby, what's happened?"
"Nothing's happened, nothing is wrong. I just don't have class this afternoon." She replied soothingly.
"Oh I see. In that case, I'm on my way. See you soon Bella." I felt myself immediately calm.
"I'll meet you in front of the Hub." She answered.
Bella didn't explain the reason for her free afternoon until we were riding in the car, headed back downtown.
"Okay, so I thought about it, and decided to switch the two classes that I have on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to online. I couldn't do anything about the Tuesday-Thursday classes though."
"Wait a minute, you just said that you went to class." I was confused.
"The online classes required attendance for the first session, which I did this morning." She smiled.
Bella just made my day so much better.
"So this means you're free this Wednesday, and Friday?"
"And next Monday." She answered quietly. Neither of us wanted to think about Monday, since that was the day I would be leaving for England.
"I'm sure Rose still needs me to work, but I was hoping she'd let me work Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and all day Wednesday so I could be off today and Friday."
"You've got this all planned out don't you?" I asked, still smiling.
"Yes. I wasn't sure I would be able to switch the classes easily, so I didn't say anything before. I was also hoping that you'd want to go to Forks with me for Easter, Mr. Movie Star."
"I would love to Miss Swan."
-LRM-
We had a late lunch at a little bistro near Bella's apartment. The paps were hot on our trail today, and on top of that, I noticed that we drew a lot of attention from the public.
"How long did it take you to get used to the staring?" Bella asked.
I thought back to my early days in Hollywood, when I would have been lucky if anyone even remembered my name.
I smiled. "Well, in my case Bella, it happened gradually. My fame didn't really happen over night, it took place over the course of several months to a year. It was well over a year before I was recognizable to Joe Blow on the street. As I got more famous though, people tended to get bolder. I'm still not used to that."
"What do you mean?" She asked.
"There have been 'fans', and I use the term lightly here, that have tried to physically accost me. They are usually trying to get something from me. Sometimes a piece of clothing, or a lock of hair."
She was shocked. Again, these were things that, unfortunately, came along with the job. "They tried to cut your hair?" She asked incredulously.
I grinned. "Yes, of course, obsession makes the seemingly rational person do irrational things I suppose." I paused.
"Have you ever been stalked?" She asked.
"It depends on what you mean by stalked."
This subject made me nervous, but on the other hand I hoped sharing this with Bella would help her to understand why I worried about her.
I shrugged. "The worst incident for me was this one fan that wouldn't leave me alone." I answered. "After following me for weeks, the police literally found her hiding in the bushes outside of my house."
"Your house?"
"Not the one I live in now. It was the one I had before this one. She's the main reason that I now live in a fortress. That whole episode was seriously creepy." I shuddered as I remembered.
"What did she want?" She asked, worriedly.
"What do they all want?" I lowered my voice, deciding to tease her a little. "To seduce me, to chain me to their bed, become the mother of my children."
"Unfortunately for them, there's only one woman I'm interested in doing those things with." I said as I lifted her hand and brushed my lips lightly against her open palm.
And with the vision of Bella chaining me to her bed, the painful erection had returned.
The expression on Bella's face however, made the pain worthwhile. She was stunned, but also looked like she wanted to jump me right there in the restaurant. I chuckled shamelessly.
She smiled and leaned foreward as if to kiss me. Instead, I watched as the tip of her tongue peeked out from between those luscious lips and proceeded to lick me from jaw line to ear lobe.
Tou-fuckin-ché, Miss Swan.
I sat back in my chair, stunned, having to blink several times before speaking.
"Bella, did you enjoy the caveman exhibition so much that you want an encore?" I asked in a quiet voice.
"Not here" She squeaked out.
"Then you'd do well to never do that again." I faked a serious expression. "At least not in public." I grinned.
-LRM-
We spent the evening with my parents. I didn't argue with Bella when she'd insisted on it, knowing that I'd be in England for over a month. To be honest, I was secretly delighted that she wanted to spend time with them.
"Bella, you really don't understand." I smiled when we were on our way home. "I never used to come home to Seattle. If my parents wanted to see me, they would have to wait a long time for my visits. Instead, they usually made the trip to L.A."
"They've seen more of me in the last three months then they had for the previous two years, simply because I've been coming here to visit you."
"Edward, why would you treat your parents that way?" she asked.
Because when you're not around, I'm an asshole.
"I was pretty fucked up for a long time Bella. I didn't want anyone too close, even my parents. I'll always regret that. In my mind, I always viewed home as the place where everything in my life fell apart. I always felt more in control back in L.A."
"Since I've met you, everything is different. The prodigal son has returned home. You my dear Miss Swan seem to be the cure for all my hangups. If I've never said it before, thank you for that." I added with a smile.
-LRM-
When we arrived at Bella's, Emmett was waiting in the living room.
Bella went into panic mode. "Emmett, did something happen to Rose? Charlie?" I wrapped my arm around her in a soothing gesture.
"No, sorry Bells. Shit, I didn't mean to scare you." Emmett blurted out. He stood there pouting for a minute.
"Rose is pissed at me."
"Oh Emmett, Rose is always pissed at you. She'll blow off steam, then she'll get over it." Bella answered, relieved.
"I don't know about that." He said skeptically.
"What happened this time?"
"You know I'm shooting my ads tomorrow and the next day right?"
"Of course Emmett, you've only told me about it fifty times already." She answered in an exasperated tone.
"They called me today to go over the schedule. Tomorrow all my solo shots, video and interviews will be done. Wednesday I have to work with their female model. Nothing risqué, just more still shots and video. Rose found out and is pitching a bitch."
"Why would Rose react like that, it's just a job. It's not like you'd be interested in the model or anything." Bella remarked.
"She didn't lose it until she found out the model's name, she's an actress. Edward knows her, he's worked with her before. It's Jonelle Everett, she was in that movie September Ends with him."
At the mention of that name, I cringed. Jonelle Everett is one name that could actually make my skin crawl and my dick want to retreat up into my body. I hated every minute of working with her, except possibly the final scene in which I had the extreme pleasure of ending her life.
Yeah, that shit almost made the misery worth it.
"Evidently, she's got a reputation for going after every guy she works with." Emmett continued. "I just don't understand why Rose wouldn't trust me."
"Oh Emmett, I'm sure she does." Bella tried to reassure.
"Rose is insisting on being there on Wednesday. I really don't care if she comes. That's fine. I just wish she'd trust me. I won't lie Bells, it hurts."
I pitied Emmett at that moment. My pity had nothing to do with his hurt feelings, and everything to do with the fact that he'd have to work with Jonelle Everett.
Emmett turned to me. "Edward, what do you say? You worked with that chick before."
I paused, then answered truthfully. "It would be better if Rose went with you."
-LRM-
Tuesday, Bella went to class, while I played around with my new guitar. I made sure to arrive at the Hub a few minutes before noon, in order to have lunch with my girl.
Afterwards, Bella went on to work, and I went back to the apartment. I decided I'd do laundry while I waited for her to come home. I walked into the re-furbished laundry room, quite pleased with what I found. The contractors had done a very nice job. They'd installed dark gold carpeting and replaced the washers and dryers with state of the art models. The landlord had even purchased a dark brown leather loveseat and placed it along one wall with an I-home on a table beside it.
I ran back to the apartment to grab my ipod and placed in in the deck before I began the task of sorting laundry. Within five minutes I realized I didn't know what the hell I was doing. I pulled out Bella's bedsheets, knowing that I could at least figure how to wash them. Unfortunately, when I opened the first washing machine, it was full of someone's washed laundry. Luckily the other one was empty and I shoved the sheets in, adding detergent before starting it. Hoping that someone would come along soon to dry their laundry so the other machine would be free, I went back to reading labels in an effort to sort the next load.
"Wow, and he can sing too." Said an unfamiliar voice from the doorway. I looked up the see a young woman standing there smiling at me.
I hadn't realized that I'd been singing along with the Kings of Leon's Use Somebody as I sorted. She casually strolled over to one of the washing machines and began to remove the wet clothing, quickly placing it in a dryer.
"Sorry, were you waiting for this?" She smiled apologetically.
"Um, no it's okay. I'm still attempting to sort." I answered as I shook my head.
She finished loading her clothes and started the dryer before turning back to me. "Would you like some help with that?" She asked in a friendly tone.
I sheepishly nodded, knowing that if I screwed up, I would surely turn all Bella's and my white clothing a lovely shade of pink. She continued to smile and came to stand beside me. In a matter of a few minutes, we had everything sorted into three piles, and I started a washer full with the first one. During the course of our sorting, I'd discovered that her name was Angel, and that she didn't live on this floor, but started doing her laundry here when she found out about the remodel.
"The rumor is that one of the tenants paid for this remodel, and I'm starting to believe that may just be the case." She said as she narrowed her eyes at me.
I just shrugged, not admitting to anything.
After a few minutes she sat on the loveseat waiting for her laundry to dry. I felt awkward. I didn't want to run back to the apartment, for fear of appearing rude, but I didn't want to give her the wrong idea by staying. After deliberating for a couple of minutes I decided not to be an anti-social prick and sat down. I had grabbed a paperback from one of Bella's shelves, and sat there nervously thumbing the pages as we chatted.
She stayed around even after her laundry was dry and folded, which I found odd. So, once I'd started the last load to wash, I decided it was time to say goodbye. I grabbed my ipod and headed for the door, only to realize that Angel was following.
"Um, it was really nice meeting you Angel, and thanks for the help. I'm going to go back to the apartment and see if I can break my girlfriend's dishwasher." I chuckled.
"Would you like some help with that too?" It was the same question as before, but this time her tone of voice had become soft and alluring. At least I assumed that was what she was trying for, I just found that it grated on my nerves.
"No, I'm good." I was hoping I had heard wrong.
"You could just forget about the dishes and come over to my place." She said quietly.
I took a step back. "You seem really nice Angel, but I'm not interested." I answered with a frown.
Angel threw her hands up in surrender. "Hey, it doesn't have to mean anything Edward, we could just have a good time."
I looked at her incredulously. "Why does it always turn out like this?"
She gave me a confused look.
"Just once I'd like to have a normal conversation with a woman without being hit on." I answered, slightly angry.
Angel laughed darkly at that. "Edward, too bad that your reputation precedes you. Everyone's read about your exploits for years. Don't try to deny it now."
I shook my head in disgust. "You shouldn't believe everything you read." I said before turning on my heel and heading back to Bella's apartment.
Angel was no where to be seen when I returned to finish doing laundry.
Good.
By the time Bella was due to be home, all her laundry was folded neatly and put away and mine was packed in my suitcase. The pervert in me thoroughly enjoyed having an excuse to run my fingers through her underthings.
I fought the urge to steal another pair of panties, telling myself that next time, I would be sure to take a pair that had been newly worn. I couldn't seem to help myself.
I was turning into such a perverted bastard.
It was getting more and more difficult to continue being a gentleman around Bella, but I was making a valiant effort.
The next day, Bella didn't have class, but was supposed to work at WIRI all day. I had promised to bring her lunch.
I spent the morning making phone calls. Alec assured me that he and Sidney would arrive in London a couple days before I did, in order to secure my hotel suite and lease the car. Alice let me know that she was packing two large suitcases for me, and transporting them with Alec.
In the middle of my call with Alice, I received a text from Bella.
E-
Rose needs me. I'm going to the Four Seasons. Don't know if I'll be able to have lunch with you today, I'm sorry. Love you.
-B
It knew that Lou was only a few minutes away, so I hoped that Bella planned to contact him.
B-
How did you plan on getting there?
-E
Her answer was not what I'd hoped.
E-
I'm calling a cab. Don't worry about it.
-B
I sent a quick text to Lou, advising him to pick me up as threw on my hoodie.
B-
Don't call a cab. Lou and I can be there in ten minutes.
-E
I should have known she wouldn't listen to reason.
E-
Too late the cab's on its way. See you later, I love you.
-B
Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.
I was fuming, but trying really hard to rein in my temper. She never listens to reason. When will she realize that she's a fucking danger magnet.
This is exactly what she meant by not overreacting asshole.
I took a few deep breaths before I texted her back.
B-
You know that I love you too. I just worry. See you in a bit.
-E
I hit send and headed downstairs to wait for Lou.
We hit every red light. Every damned one.
I had to inquire where the photoshoot was being held. If I'd been anyone else, they wouldn't have given me that information. But, I flashed the Hollywood smile, and the chick at the front desk was putty in my hands.
When I arrived at the hotel sauna, which was supposedly the scene for the first shoot today, there was no Bella, Rose or Emmett anywhere to be found. One of the crew explained that I would find Emmett in room 212.
When the elevator doors opened on the second floor, I was delighted to find my girl on the other side of them.
My delight was short-lived however, when I heard the voice I'd have been happy to never hear again in this lifetime, Jonelle Everett. "Hold the elevator please." She screeched.
Fuck me sideways.
Damn my stupid, well-mannered upbringing, I pressed the 'door open' button, just as I did this, Bella grabbed my hoodie, pulling the hood over my head. Then, in one fluid movement, she placed her hands on either side of my face and pressed me against the far corner of the small space, while pulling me down into a searing kiss.
I don't know what I did to deserve this, but I would be willing to do it again and again.
I pulled her body flush with mine as I deepened the kiss.
The voice of Jonelle Everett pulled me from my happy place.
"Get a room" was her brilliant remark just before she exited the elevator.
When Bella and I finally broke apart, I chuckled softly. "You know, I think you probably had a reason for doing that, but I can't say that I care."
Suddenly, the doors opened again, I peered up to see that Jonelle was back.
"Edward Masen? Is that you?" She questioned.
I can't catch a fucking break today. Not one.
I let out a breath. "Yes Ms Everett. How are you?" I asked politely.
"Better now that I know you're here." She purred. Yep, my cock, which had been rock hard but a moment before, was now attempting to retreat into my body. "I'd heard that you were often in Seattle these days." She said as she started to reach for me.
My girl stepped in front of her, causing Jonelle to glare.
"Ms Everett" I stated in my most businesslike voice "Allow me to introduce my girlfriend Isabella." I reached my arms around Bella's waist as I said this.
Jonelle looked unhappy.
"Hm, pleased to meet you." She frowned. "Well, I forgot something in my room, I need to go back up there."
Bella immediately grabbed me by the front of my hoodie and pulled me from the elevator without saying goodbye to the plague of my existence.
If Bella only knew how many times that bitch had tried to touch my junk, she'd probably gut her.
Once we were in the car, Bella proceeded to tell me about the insane events that had transpired before I arrived. I was stunned that Jonelle had been having sex with any woman, much less Tess, her assistant.
Tess was definitely too good for her.
Bella immediately left Rose a lengthy message explaining all the sordid details.
We picked up lunch, and carried it back to WIRI with us. While we ate, Rose stopped by to tell us she'd scheduled an interview with Jonelle for later that evening.
That should be interesting.
-LRM-
That evening, Rose stopped by to give us the details of her interview. I was shocked when it was revealed that Jonelle admitted to being gay.
She had been coming on to every male actor she worked with for years, in order to hide that fact.
Seems that she's not only a pain in the ass, she's also an idiot.
On Thursday, after dropping Bella at school, Lou drove me to the hospital. My Dad was insisting that I have a quick check-up before leaving for England. Even though I explained that I'd had a physical before we started filming, he was a worrier, so I decided to humor him.
Dad's nurse, Anita, greeted me upon my arrival. "Well would you look at what the cat dragged in?" She smiled and walked over to give me a hug. "You'd better not let Alice see you dressed like this Edward. She will have your ass."
We both laughed. Anita had been my Dad's nurse for over ten years, and had been to Mom and Dad's house countless times for cookouts and parties, along with her children who were almost as old as Alice and me. She wasn't just my Dad's co-worker, she was a family friend.
"Come on stud, I'm taking you straight to your Dad's office. We've got a whole new batch of stepford nurses, just dying to relieve you of your pants. I've got to protect my boy." She said as she winked.
I blurted out a laugh as I followed her.
Once in my Dad's office, Anita took my blood pressure and temperature as she studied my face with a knowing eye. "You gonna tell me about this girl?"
My response sounded something like: 'nmrph ho hoo mrstn tsseow?'
Anita chuckled and removed the thermometer.
"Why do you do that?" I asked with a smile.
"Do what?" Anita asked innocently.
"Ask me questions while the thermometer is in my mouth?" I grinned.
"It's just my way of messing with people. It amuses me Edward, so deal with it." She said with a grin. "Just be glad I don't get my jollies by taking your temperature rectally."
I actually cringed, which made Anita roar with laughter.
I told her a little about Bella as she listened attentively. Anita left as soon as Dad arrived a few minutes later. He did the eyes, ears and throat check before listening to my lungs.
"Doc, just tell me straight, I can take it…will I live?" I asked dramatically.
He grinned. "Shut it jackass."
I laughed.
"Edward, you know this is more for my peace of mind than anything else."
I nodded as I grinned at him.
"You need to take care of yourself son." He looked me in the eye and sighed. "I know that everyone has already chewed you out for that bender you went on a couple of weeks ago, but I never had my turn." He quirked an eyebrow as he glared at me. "Edward, I don't enjoy hearing your mother sobbing in the next room."
I immediately felt like shit. Worse than shit.
"I don't enjoy talking to your sister on the phone when she's so distraught that she's also in tears."
My chest started to hurt.
Is that the first sign of a heart attack?
Dad's tone softened when he took in my expression, and he placed his hand on my shoulder. "I can only imagine what Bella was going through during that time."
I dropped my head in shame. Dad gave my shoulder a slight squeeze.
"I'm not going to coddle you Edward and tell you everything's okay. You need to hear these things." He spoke in a quiet even tone. "For seven years I sat back and let your mother and sister worry constantly about you. That ends today."
Fuck. I wish he'd just punch me or something. This is hard to take.
"You need to man-up. You're not a child. Your stupid decisions affect a lot of people that I care deeply about, and now Bella is included in that list. Did you even stop to think about what that girl has gone through? She shouldn't have to deal with your self-loathing bullshit on top of everything else."
I took a deep breath and released it. Every word my father had said was true.
"Okay. I've said what I needed to. We won't speak of this again." He said in an authoritative tone.
I nodded. And just like that, he changed the subject.
"Dorothy's is coming to dinner tonight. Your mother and I would like to have you, Bella, Emmett and Rosalie there as well." He was smiling now.
I couldn't answer right away, my mind still hanging on his words from a few minutes ago.
"Edward." He said softly. "Come on son." He urged, trying to pull me from my thoughts. "Do you know what the hardest thing about being a parent is?"
"What?" I asked, my voice rough with emotion.
"The most difficult part of being a parent is watching your child make a mistake, and somehow feeling that you have failed them in some way." He said sadly. "You haven't cornered the market on self-loathing Edward."
I cleared my throat. "I'm sorry Dad. I never meant to hurt anyone."
"I know that." He answered.
"And for the record" I added. "You're a great Dad. The best."
"Thanks son."
-LRM-
"Exactly who am I going to meet tonight?" Bella asked as we rode with Emmett and Rose to have dinner with my parents.
"She's a close friend of the family. We've known her for years. She just got back from Florida, after spending the winter there. I'm anxious for her to meet you." I explained.
We were greeted warmly by my parents, but I was anxious to introduce Bella to Dorothy, so I took her hand, leading her into the living room.
"Dorothy Ward, I'd like you to meet Bella Swan." I announced proudly.
Dorothy immediately pulled Bella into a hug. "Glad to finally meet you Bella. You've been responsible for quite a change in our boy over the last few months. Keep up the good work because he used to act like an asshole a good deal of the time." She said with a chuckle.
Emmett guffawed from across the room.
Dorothy continued. "Hey, I just call it like I see it. I think Edward would be the first to admit that he's changed for the better." She winked at me.
I grinned. "Undoubtedly Dorothy. You know me well."
Bella and Dorothy hit it off, as I knew they would. Rose and Emmett also seemed to fall under Dorothy's spell.
One of the funnier moments was when Dorothy, an avid football fan, gave Emmett hell for the Seahawks' terrible season.
She entertained us all the way through dinner with stories of her grandchildren. She complained about them, but I knew she missed them terribly once she returned home. Mom told me that Dorothy took each grandchild on vacation during the summer. Not all together on one trip, she took each one on their own separate vacation.
I was really happy that Emmett asked Dorothy to attend his and Rose's wedding, and I knew that Dorothy was touched by the gesture.
After dinner, as everyone else settled down in the living room to talk, I took Bella's hand and led her to the music room.
We sat side by side at the piano.
"Any requests Miss Swan?" I asked playfully.
She thought for a moment. "I really liked that one you played on your guitar at the hotel in Laguna Beach. Um, do you know how to play it on the piano?"
I smiled.
Little does she realize that I play piano better than I play guitar.
I began to play the tune as I softly sang the words.
I just want to see you, when you're all alone,
I just want to catch you if I can,
I just want to be there when the morning light explodes,
On your face it radiates,I can't escape,
I love you 'till the end.
I just want to tell you nothing you don't want to hear,
All I want is for you to say, Why don't you just take me where I've never been before,
I know you want to hear me catch my breath,
I love you 'till the end
I just want to be there when we're caught in the rain,
I just want to see you laugh not cry,
I just want to feel you when the night puts on its cloak,
I'm lost for words don't tell me cause all I can say,
I love you till the end.
The realization that I'd be leaving again soon was beginning to weigh heavy on me. Bella must have sensed this, because she wound her arms around my waist and laid her head on my shoulder as we sat there.
"I'll miss you too Edward." She said softly.
This moment, right now, is one that I'll take with me.
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A/N Yes, it seems that every woman hits on Edward. The public, even though they now know the truth about Tanya, still believe him to be a man-whore, so he tends to attract the wrong type of women. (Bella being the exception of course because she's his soul mate).
These women only want ONE THING from poor Edward. (you know who you are bitches) lol. Yeah, yeah, I had to include myself in that. Bite me.
Until his image changes, these things will continue to happen to him.
So…give him your pity. And… give me some reviews, damn it. Please?