How to Save a Life

by bexie25

Step one you say we need to talk, he walks you say sit down, it's just a talk. He smiles politely back at you. You stare politely right on through. Meeting on a bus, Edward and Bella are immediately attracted to each other but their gloomy, abuse-ridden pasts make them both hesitant to trust anyone. Follow them as Bella learns not only how to save a life, but hers is saved as well.

40. Chapter 39

He pulls back after a few minutes and when I look up at him… he's calculating.

"What?" I ask, looking at and trying to figure out what's on his mind.

"Can we talk?" He asks and I stiffen.

He looks down, worried.

"Um, what about?" I ask hesitantly.

"Well, it would be best if we did this somewhere private…?" He trails off questioningly and I think for a few seconds.

"Ok," I say finally, nodding to myself. "So come back to mine this afternoon."

He raises an eyebrow. "Seriously?"

I bite my lip and nod, smiling.

"Yeah, seriously," I say and he nods at me, also smiling.

You know, you're not the only one who needs to talk, I think and then I decide.

I will be talking to him about it… about everything tonight.

If he wants to know me, he can.

If he freaks and leaves, he can.

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Oh Bella... have some faith. :D

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