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.

62. Chapter 61

"This doesn't change anything," I say, sniffling and he smiles, swallowing. "You're beautiful and I love you. You're my Hoody."

I can see the relief in his eyes… but there's doubt there too.

I reach up to cup his face. "Don't," I whisper, the pad of my thumb slowly caressing his cheek.

He closes his eyes and leans into my touch.

"I'll try," he whispers and then he opens his eyes. "Now, I don't believe I've seen many more of your scars, baby. I wasn't really paying them much attention in the shower, was I?"

I laugh, strangely. For once, I'm laughing… about my scars.

And the laugh isn't bitter.

"Is there something wrong with me?" I ask, snorting.

Edward chuckles at the sound. "Wrong with you? Why do you ask?"

"Because you've got me laughing about my scars through that insinuation; surely people don't do that."

"I don't know."

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On the contrary, kitkat, I think I'm quite good with the drawing out updating. :D I haven't blown all the chapters I have in one day. ;D

Anyways... I'm liking this. What are you thinking?

bexie25