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Witfit prompt: Snag
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Her flat's located on the second floor and on my way up I can hear laughing and chatting.
I slow when I also hear a couple of male voices in the mix.
It's okay, Edward. She's allowed to have guy friends. She's had you as a best friend for years, so it shouldn't matter.
But we never really were "just friends" either.
I reach the door and my heart's in my throat. I'm both extremely fucking nervous and anxious to see her at the same time. I just want to fucking hold her. Kiss the fuck out of her.
I knock and immediately the chatter ceases. The door opens and a sweet-looking redhead smiles.
"Can I help you?" She asks in a weird accent. Can't tell where she's from.
"Uh, Yeah. Hi. I'm looking for Bella Swan?" I say, my eyes glancing over her shoulder to find several people lounging on the sofa looking over at me with curious stares.
"Bella? Yes, Bella's here. May I ask who you are?"
I clear my throat. "I'm, I... I'm Edward."
Recognition hits her quickly, as her gray eyes widen, her mouth agape.
"Oh, you're Edward. Just... just a moment. Come in for a moment while I get her. She's in the kitchen.
"Thank you," I nod, catching the looks from the spectators on the couch. I half-wave at them, my lips in a tight smile. I busy myself picking at a snag in my dark gray sweater.
Then, I hear her voice.
"Maria, why are you being so weird, what do you mean I have a vi..."
Breathing. It's hard to do right now.
Her eyes are bright and huge, shocked I think. Yes, I believe that's her shocked face. I smile a little because it's kinda funny that we're both speechless. All my practiced words and declarations have flown out the window.
"E... Edward?" She gasp-whispers.
"Surprise," I say simply. The world around us disappears.
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A/N: See, it's called DELAY for a reason. For several reasons, actually. I write chapters as they come to me, and I end them where it feels natural. I don't want to rush anything. Hell, they've waited almost ten years, what's another couple chapters, right? RIGHT?
Fic rec:
My Wounded Solider by Counselor. But Most of you knew that, didn't you? I haven't read all the available chapters yet, but I already love Edward and strong Bella. No doubt. If you like period fic, this is a good one ;)
More tomorrow. Nite nite, my loves.