~40~~
Gone was the confident woman she had exuded earlier; in her place was someone far more endearing in Edward's eyes.
She'd said "hi," and then she'd blushed, a deep pink color that made him happy in ways he couldn't explain. He wanted to pull her into his arms and hold her tightly; assure her that everything would be okay.
Instead, all he managed was another "Hi" of his own.
He felt like he was fourteen again, nervous and tongue-tied. She'd rendered him dumbstruck. He began to chuckle at his lack of eloquence, but he didn't let his eyes leave hers.
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