Thanks once again for all the reviews! There are almost 100 which is amazing. Thanks also to the guest that took time to review each individual chapter yesterday, it's much appreciated.
I had fun writing this chapter, I got chance to vent whilst deepening the character's relationships. An early post today at my girlfriend's request as she's having a bad day. Hope you enjoy I, comments always welcome. Lil'D x
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Rose left Bella alone and the newborn was restless, looking out of the window wasn't helping and she didn't want to intrude on the conversation she suspected Rose was having with Kate so she left the room and headed outside. Time to clear her head was what she needed.
Bella ran her fingers through her hair as she sat by the lake, deep in thought.
She liked Kate but she was scared of Kate, her inner beast was both terrified of the other vampire and drawn to her and aroused by her. The ancient had beaten her and could have killed her but had then shown such empathy that Bella felt confident placing her trust in the blonde. She talked to her like an adult and that courtesy had been severely lacking in her human life. Only Rose had ever spoken to her that way, if only to berate her life choices but at least she had been honest, brutally honest but Bella hadn't listened. It had taken the clarity of life as a vampire to realise how truly trapped she had been with Edward and she didn't want that life. She didn't really want the life she had now, pining after a lover who didn't want to be with her but having no choice in the matter as her heart was ripped in two.
Or so she'd thought.
Until Kate had showed her, made her feel desired by another, one who wasn't Alice. Edward didn't count, she know recognised that he had desired her only as a possession and that was why she resented him so much now. She was young as a human and vampire, she wanted to be free and not have all this fucking baggage. The newborn kicked out at a small rock and instead of launching it into the pond as she had intended it went sailing right over the water and back towards the house, neatly though one of the large windows.
"Oh fucking, fuckity fuck!" Bella yelled in frustration as she saw the damage she had done. "Stupid fucking stone," she muttered to herself as she jogged back to the house as she thought up a way to apologise to Tanya for the damage she had done. She practically bumped into the blonde who was unloading shopping from the coven's large SUV.
"Bella, hi." Tanya was surprised to see the newborn up and wandering about, she had assumed that Bella would have been too battered from Kate's beating.
"Hey," Bella toed the ground with her chucks as she eyed the older vampire warily.
"Where's Kate?"
"With Rose. Rose was mad so I left them to talk," Tanya's brows ascended at that comment and she looked worriedly towards then house.
"I um, I -." Bella stuttered
"Are you Ok?" Tanya was concerned now as she catalogued the newborn's appearance, clothes still dirty and torn from the fight, twigs and leaves in her hair and porcelain skin smeared with dirt.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Well I look like shit," Bella waved a hand self deprecatingly over her body and Tanya chuckled, this newborn was extremely likeable, now she was speaking. "I was out by the lake, giving them space, it's the best thing to do when Rose gets pissed. Man, she's scary," Tanya nodded but would speak with her sister and their irate guest later. If they hadn't ripped each other apart by then. "I kicked a rock through the back window," Bella murmured, finally getting to the point of the conversation. "I'm sorry, I kicked and it flew and then smash." foot and hand gestures accompanied her words which make Tanya laugh, she didn't have the heart to be annoyed by Bella's confession.
"Shit happens," the coven leader reassured her charge with a smile but caught the brunette frowning.
"That's what Kate said," Bella chuckled ruefully and fidgeted with the zip on her jacket.
"That doesn't surprise me," Tanya smiled at the newborn and reached out to rub her upper arm in a show of affection that caused the newborn to smile shyly. "She's a little crazy but her methods work." Bella nodded but stayed silent, biting her bottom lip.
"Here, grab the rest of the bags and we'll go see what we can do about the window," The newborn smiled, grateful that she had avoided a telling off and happily helped Tanya take the rest of the bags inside. As the pair entered the house it was quiet.
"Kate?" Tanya called out into the large living room as she threw her bags onto one of the couches, gesturing for Bella to do the same, it was nothing special just some stationary and computer supplies.
"Den." Kate called out.
"Rose there?" Tanya called back but was met with silence, instead Kate appeared and lounged in the large opening that separated the living and kitchen areas.
"No." Bella locked her eyes on her mentor and frowned, Kate spotted her discomfort and pushed off the wall and sauntered into the living room. "Don't worry Bella, she's fine. We came to an understanding, she went to hunt."
"Bella, why don't you go clean up?" Tanya suggested and the newborn knew it was an excuse to allow the two blondes to talk privately.
"Ok, but if you see Rose before I do can you ask her to find me?" Bella asked politely before walking towards the staircase
"Are you Ok for clothes? Kate called softly to the retreating brunette.
"Yeah, I have plenty. Unless this is going to be a regular thing?" She smirked and held her shirt out, stretching the material to reveal all the holes her fight with Kate had caused.
"Not unless you need your ass kicking again," Kate teased but there was an edge to her voice as she surveyed the newborn.
"No." Bella shook her head vehemently and bit her lip, cowing down to the elder vampire. "I'm good." She mumbled before a nod from Tanya released her from their company and she dashed upstairs.
"She really is terrified of you isn't she?" Tanya chuckled as she watched their guest disappear.
"What? Scared of lil' old me?" Her sister replied with a questioning shrug before smirking. "Terrified is a strong word but I did beat a healthy dose of respect into her. Now she knows what we're capable of she won't let that newborn temper get the better of her."
"What was Rosalie pissed about?" Tanya asked as she unpacked her purchases at vampire speed, neatly stacking them on a console table to be later distributed to the various offices around the home.
"Oh." Kate flopped down on a vacant chair and hung her legs over the arm. "She didn't approve of my training methods." Her sister frowned.
"I know it was hard for her to not to interfere when you were disciplining Bella, she's loyal to a fault but I know she understood what the aim was. Why then was she upset with you, what did you do?" Kate sighed and kicked her chucks off, stretching her now bare feet as she contemplated her sister's question. Rosalie was extremely loyal, she'd already known that but her need to protect Bella was incredibly strong and that gave her pause.
"She didn't approve of my methods for breaking Bella's bond with Alice. Which you neglected to tell me about," she turned accusing eyes on Tanya who just shrugged.
"It's not like you wouldn't have found out. I promised the three of them to keep it quiet."
"And the human?" Tanya sighed and took a seat opposite the other blonde.
"Yes, I know about the human," she acknowledged before a silence fell.
"Well, I had a very informative chat with Rose," Kate smirked as she recalled the younger vampire's arousal and interest in her skills.
"Ugh! What did you do?" Tanya groaned, knowing full well her sister enjoyed playing with other vampires, she was a world class tease, in all ways but hope she hadn't offended the withdrawn young blonde.
"I showed her what I did to Bella, just to let her know what I'm capable of." Kate smirked wickedly. "She wants to learn, from us. She's the only vampire I've met that I would consider teaching, maybe Bella too if she wants to learn," she grinned happily at the thought before turning to test her sister's reaction to her revelation.
"Teach what exactly?" Tanya growled suspiciously.
"How to manipulate the bonds," Kate provided with a smug look.
"Rose? Really? I thought she was too reserved to be interested in learning the art of the succubi?" Tanya considered what she knew of the young blonde vampire and yes, she was extremely closed off but maybe there were deeper waters there, she had always had her suspicions, occasionally Rose relaxed around them but never to the extent of letting much of her true self become visible.
"Ah, but I found out something interesting today," Kate gloated as she examined her diamond hard nails.
"And what might that be oh sister?"
"That Rosalie and Emmett are not actually mated." Tanya's face showed her shock over that little revelation as she knew that they masqueraded as husband and wife and had 'married' several times now.
"Really? Now that is very interesting, why would that be?" Tanya mused as she thought through the possibilities.
"Oh, Rose has depths my dear and I think that the longer she stays with use the deeper she will let us explore," Kate finished with a throaty chuckle and a suggestive wink at her sister.
"I can't say I think that is a bad thing," Tanya smiled back. "But behave, on her terms only, no unwanted persuasion please." She warned her sister as Kate was all action, less thought.
"If either of them come to me then I will 'teach' them but I promise to keep my hands to myself until that time." Kate promised and the conversation was halted there as Bella had finished her shower and the running water would no longer cover the words of their conversation.
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After returning to the house Rose went in search of Bella, purposely avoiding their hosts a she didn't want to be drawn into any conversations, or teasing from them. Upon hearing activity in Bella's room she ran up the stairs and then knocked on the newborn's door.
"It's Rose," she announced herself although it was out of habit and not necessity, Bella would already have caught her scent.
"You can come in," Bella spoke at a normal volume but Rosalie of course had no problem hearing her.
"Hi, are you Ok?" Were Bella's first words upon seeing her friend enter the room and close the door gently behind her before going to sit cross legged on the bed. She was still worried after Rose's hasty exit and she wanted to know her friend was alright.
"Yeah, better for a shower," the brunette sighed ruefully as she continued to towel dry her thick hair.
"But you're Ok? No damage?" Rose queried softly, her concern obvious in the way her eyes roved over Bella's body.
"No, I'm fine, Kate checked me over and then took me hunting. I ate. A lot," Bella chuckled as she remembered the resigned look her mentor had given her after downing her third deer. Rose joined in, giving a small laugh as she recalled Bella's hearty appetite, she didn't need to feed very often but when she did she really went for it.
"And the other thing?" The question was hesitant and Bella stopped drying her hair and gave her friend her full attention as she wasn't sure how to answer that. "Want to talk about it?" Rose offered in an uncharacteristic gesture of intimacy. The newborn shrugged as she considered the offer, it seemed like it was either talk to Rose or one of the elder vampires.
"Maybe, she answered non-comitally.
"Want to take a walk?" Rose suggested and Bella nodded, not really wanting their hosts to listen in on their conversation.
"Sure, let me get changed," Bella murmured and disappeared into her closet, reappearing seconds later fully dressed and her hair thrown up in a messy bun. Thankful that she had no fear of catching a cold if she went outside with her hair still wet. Rose led the way until they found a convenient fallen tree stump to sit on about a mile from the house.
"So? Did Kate kick your ass?" Bella asked cheekily to which the blonde rolled her eyes.
"Luckily no, but I would have fought for you Bella," she murmured softly. The newborn looked up, shocked to hear her admission. "I mean, we talked and I understand why she did what she did but I don't like that it left you so confused. It doesn't seem fair." Bella grunted her agreement and was surprised when her companion continued. "But I think everyone is focusing on your bond with Alice and not how what happened has actually affected you." It fell silent as Bella gave her words some thought.
"Oh, and I told her about the human," at that the brunette's head jerked up and she scowled. "It's Ok, she understands and I told because she needed to know to help you but forget about that for now. Just tell me how you feel about all this. It's amazing but I feel like you're back, that this is Bella and not the confused newborn you were even a few days ago?" Bella scrunched up her face as she thought of how to answer the question. Rose watched the emotions cross her face and sat quietly and waited patiently for her friend to answer. After several minutes Bella exhaled and turned towards the blonde.
"I feel like me, only more so. Does that make sense?" Bella spoke shyly but Rose just nodded and smiled, waiting for her to continue. "I mean I still have my moments and when I go, I lose it completely," they both chuckled at the understatement, "but the rest of the time I'm me. But it hurts Rose it really fucking hurts." Bella withheld a sob and wrapped her arms around herself as she bent forward, touching her head to her knees. Rose watched, unsure of how to comfort the newborn, finally settling with placing her hand on Bella's back and sharing her silence.
"Everything's fucked up Rose. It wasn't supposed to happen like this," Bella whispered eventually. "I was supposed to make love with Edward, a 'perfect' romantic first time," she growled. "Instead I'm, I -." She just didn't have the words to express herself, how she felt about, about everything. "Don't get me wrong, I know it could have been worse. I know that," she spared a glance at the blonde who's jaw had tightened almost imperceptibly but Bella was beginning to recognise the signs and leaned into her friend, offering her silent comfort. The gesture warmed Rose's cold, un-dead heart but she would never let that be known, especially to the unique newborn who she was beginning to like more and more.
"I just want to be loved Rose, what's so wrong about that?" The brunette sighed as she leant a little more of her weight onto the blonde.
"Nothing Bella, nothing." Rosalie allowed her fingers to run through thick chestnut hair as Bella rested against her, the motion seemed to sooth the brunette and she relaxed slightly.
"It was bloody and violent but it felt so good, so right. Touching her and feeling her hands on me was the best thing I've ever felt, better than the blood," she admitted with a silent sob. "But I know it didn't really mean anything to her, how could it? It was a mistake she never meant to make and I know she loves me but she loves Jasper more." Rose just held her friend as she cried dry tears and heaved dry sobs, still so close to her humanity that the action was still natural in times of stress. And Rose knew Bella was stressed.
"Things will change, the pain will fade," the blonde murmured into her friend's hair as she held her. "You'll always have the memory but the pain will fade." The newborn closed her eyes and inhaled the scent that was surrounding her, deep breaths drawing it into her lungs, calming her.
"Yeah?"
"Yes." Rose replied honestly. "But do we need to talk about Kate?" She knew she had resolved her issues with the elder vampire but the way Bella had been acting when she returned from her time with Kate was still concerning her.
"No. Yes. I don't know." Bella spluttered and pulled away from the non embrace they had been sharing.
"She said she didn't force herself on you. I believe her," Rose spoke, trying to keep the conversation going as she saw that Bella was struggling to vocalise her feelings. Not that she was surprised, Bella was not known for being particularly chatty at the best of times, let alone when talking about sex, a topic she had no experience of in her human life.
"No, she just seemed curious." Bella provided with a sigh. "But -." She stopped as she tried to categorise her feelings.
"If it makes it any easier she did the same to me, while we were talking," the blonde admitted quietly and Bella turned her red eyes to her friend. She watched as Rose studied the ground, surprised by the blonde's confession. "It, it was interesting," she smirked, immediately lightening the mood.
"Um, have you ever -? Once again Bella looked as though she would have been blushing as she let her question tail off, hoping Rose would take pity on her.
"With Kate?" She asked and Bella nodded, genuinely curious.
"Nooo," she paused, wondering how honest to be.
"But? There's a but there Rose," the newborn was too curious to let it drop and her almost childlike enthusiasm swayed the blonde.
"But -. I may have shared Emmett with other vampires on occasion," she confessed with a sly smirk.
"Seriously?" Bella's eyes nearly popped out of her head as she stared at her friend.
"Oh Bella!" Rose shook her head as she observed the newborn's shock. "You have a lot to learn about vampires if you think that's shocking." She watched as Bella frowned. "You'll have to get used to it living here, when the others get back you'll be hearing some kinky shit." Bella practically had kittens as she turned her body towards the blonde and straddled the log.
"Really?" She whimpered, brow wrinkled in a frown.
"Yeah," Rose confirmed softly as she watched the brunette worry her bottom lip. "Don't worry, Kate has promised that we're off limits, until, if we ask." Bella nodded, but the blonde knew she was still a little shell-shocked. "I mean, both Kate and Tanya prefer women and I've had several offers, Alice too but neither of us has ever accepted."
"Ok." Bella absorbed the information but didn't offer any comments.
"So, you're safe
"I know, I wasn't worried. Just confused."
"I get it. I do, she's very attractive." The blonde confirmed with a shrug, Bella knew she was referring to Kate and not Alice. "I think you're gay Bella," she stated bluntly and waited to hear what the newborn had to say. Bella gave the question some thought, comparing her reactions to the females in her life compared to the males.
"Emmett's hot."
"But would you fuck him? I know he'd love to if you asked," Before Rose had finished speaking Bella's nose had crinkled in distaste. "See. You've fucked Alice, you've come on to me more than once," Bella ducked her head, thinking back to when she practically jumped Rose in the blonde's bathroom when she was cleaning up from her first hunt.
"Yeah, sorry about that," she apologised softly.
"It's Ok, I blame Alice," Bella's shoulder's slumped at the mention of the small vampire and Rose cursed herself for mentioning her. "But I know Kate got you all horny and it's more than just your newborn impulses, you're too selective otherwise you'd have been trying to hump Esme too."
"Ewww!" The brunette was truly grossed out about that thought, Esme was attractive but no! Just no!
"See gay, and that's why Edward pissed you off so much. He never gave you the chance to discover that maybe you wouldn't actually like dick before he turned you. Fucking pussy!" Rose snarled as she trashed her brother.
"I fucking hate him Rose," Bella growled in response as she straightened up, her eyes were black and fangs fully extended. "Like I said, I feel like I'm finally me," she took a deep breath. "I owe you an apology." Bella sighed. "You were right, you were always right. From the very beginning you told me that Edward wasn't good for me but it's only now that I'm fucking dead that I realise how right you were." The blonde watched the irate newborn warily but nodded at the apology. "It's only now I'm a vampire that I see how he was holding me back. I shouldn't have had to have died to feel confident in myself, to feel like my opinions mattered. That should have developed with age and the support of a caring partner. Instead I was kept in this little glass box."
"Bella -."
"No, Rose." Bella's eyes were now calmer and deep red. "Even Alice is guilty, not to the same extent but she dragged me around like a walking talking Barbie doll for three years and I was so desperate for contact with someone who let me have some control over my life I was happy, ecstatic even to play dress up."
"I did too Bella," the blonde interjected as she recalled all the times she had sat in on those sessions and also the shopping trips. She told herself that it was to ensure that Bella had some fun time, away from Edward, time to be herself but it was never enough.
"Yes, you did but you also wanted me to take up martial arts so I could protect myself and join a gym to improve my co-ordination. You wanted to teach me to fix my truck so if I broke down I wouldn't be stuck at the mercy of a passing serial killer until a vampire came along to rescue me." Rose allowed herself a small smile at the passion Bella was exhibiting.
"Those are the things any human in my position should have considered learning, life skills Rose. Simple life skills. Instead he wrapped me in cotton wool, belittled my opinion so often I came to believe he was always right, that he was superior to me in every way."
"I know Bella, I watched it happen, day by day. Month by month the fun, smart teenager we knew at first disappeared and became this shadow that stopped speaking her own mind. It killed me to watch it happen and the others just accepted it and nodded as Edward looked after 'his' human. They either didn't see what was happening or didn't care." Rose ranted, finally voicing her opinion to a version of Bella that was taking her seriously.
"So, I'm sorry for not listening Rose and I hope you can forgive me?" Bella's question was almost a whisper, the blonde vampire bit her lip, a smile threatening to break free.
"Bella, hearing that just made it all worthwhile. I'm sorry it took you this long to see what was happening but I'm glad you did." It was then the smile escaped and Bella studied her friend carefully. This was not a side of Rosalie that she had seen before, the blonde seemed shy, as though what she had said had really meant something to the blonde and that meant a lot to Bella.
"I'm sorry things happened the way they did but I think being here is going to be good for you," Rose murmured as they sat together, Bella looked at the blonde as she considered her words.
"Me too, but what about you. You broke off everything to come with me," the newborn responded just as softly.
"No, I've been needing a break from them for a while, you just gave me the excuse to leave without anyone asking too many questions," the blonde explained, offering an explanation that surprised the younger vampire.
"Really? I thought you and Emmett were happy," she questioned and Rose chuckled at her naivete.
"Things aren't always what they seem Bella. I do love him but I also like being my own person and that is often difficult when we are supposed to be the 'model' family." Bella nodded, she understood what Rose meant, especially now. Now she wanted to be free and enjoy her new life, not be trapped by the constraints of her old, as Edward had wanted her to be. Rose let out a puff of air before she decided to offer the newborn a better explanation.
"As time goes on I've watched the world change but watched our family resist that change. Alice and Jasper aren't too bad, Alice especially has always moved with the times."
"Because she has no human memories?" Bella interjected.
"Probably, and Jasper is a true gentleman," Bella couldn't withhold a growl at the mention of his name even though her rational self knew he had done nothing wrong, Rose looked up and gave her a sympathetic smile, "And Alice likes a big strong man to take care of her," Bella growled again but the blonde ignored it and continued on. "But, as time goes on and lifestyles veer further and further from what they knew as humans they seem to become more resistant. Especially when it comes to the family dynamic," Rose paused and sighed.
"Carlisle has always been the patriarch and, as Esme is from a time when that was the norm she has always let him lead and make the decisions whilst she has looked after the home. But, it's getting to the point where he believes he has absolute authority which is why I left with you. I can't live that way any more. He has no right to dictate my life, it's all he's ever done since he bought me into this life and I won't tolerate it any more," she growled and Bella flinched, she was still extremely wary of the blonde and until her turning had always kept her distance but this was mostly due to Rosalie's ice queen vibe and her unwillingness to develop a friendship with the brunette.
However, since her change Bella had seen the fiercest loyalty from her companion, far greater than that shown by Alice, her supposed best friend. Although, she had to admit there were complicating factors affecting that relationship at the moment so she would cut the pixie some slack. But she was seeing a totally different side to Rosalie who was now her friend, confident and protector.
"Why do you feel that way, you were a human in similar times?" Bella questioned, and Rose knew she was genuinely interested in what she had to say.
"Because of what happened to me, how I died and what Carlisle's reasons were for turning me, to be a mate for Edward, to be his wife, his possession. How could I be anyones wife after being gang-raped to death? What the fuck was he thinking?" She roared but Bella sat quietly knowing that she wasn't the target of her friend's anger and allowing her to vent. " It never sat well with me and when I met Tanya and her coven they showed me a whole different way of living, a family but one where all have their say and where women are strong, not constricted by outdated family values, they are ancient yet more modern than the Cullen's will ever be," she finished with a disgusted snort.
"Is that why you kept you name? Bella enquired, remotely confident that the blonde wouldn't shut her down.
"Yes, and to honour my family", was the brief reply which the newborn accepted with a nod. "I've always enjoyed spending time with Tanya and Kate, Irina too but we are less alike, she is more of a free spirit and I can't relate as well but she's nice enough. But, it's rare I'm here alone, it's usually with the rest of the family and because I have had Emmett things have been relatively bearable, until now. Until you, you were the last straw. I mean the way they -." The blonde vampire cut herself off and sighed, scrubbing her face with her palms to clear away the tension she was feeling. When Bella thought the blonde had calmed she continued her questioning, fascinated by the insight Rose was allowing her into her life, it was unprecedented and the newborn was loath to stop now because who knew when she would be this open again?
"What about Emmett, will you miss him?" The newborn asked as she watched Rose play with a small stick, twirling it between her fingers as she contemplated the question.
"Yes, I will miss him. I do love him but I know I will always love him, just as he will always love me. He's my best friend and understands why I left. He cares about you too," she informed the brunette who would have blushed if she could have. "He wants me to take care of you but knows I need some space, some time to work through my' issues' as he puts it. But, if I need him he'll be there. He always will be." She said with indisputable finality. "He enjoys being part of the family, no one gives him any shit there but here is not the right place for him."
"I love him too," Bella added with a smile as she thought about the big bear of a vampire who was a big brother to her.
"I know Bella, he knows how you feel but he says he'll come visit any time you want," the newborn ducked her head shyly at the offer.
"That's nice, maybe when I've settled down a bit. Sometimes I'm fine and then I feel like I need to get out of my skin and just rip something apart with my teeth and - ."
"Ok, I get it," Rose chuckled as she saw how black Bella's eyes had turned. "Easy tiger." Bella looked mortified as she realised how carried away she'd gotten and made a conscious effort to retract her fangs, it wasn't always happening when she wanted.
"They call that the vampire boner you know," Rose teased as she watched with great amusement as Bella stared down her nose as she tried to control her errant teeth as though she could do it with the power of her eyes.
"They do not!" She snapped after giving up, shoulders slumping in defeat.
"Try thinking of Charlie naked," the blonde suggested helpfully and Bella squeaked at the reference to her father.
"Ugh! Rose!"
"See." The blonde vampire chuckled as Bella tongued her teeth only to find that they had retracted.
"You're a bitch," the newborn grumbled.
"You know it," Rose chirped smugly and Bella marvelled at this new, almost fun side of her friend she was discovering.
"So," Bella smirked and she nudged her friend with her elbow, "want to teach me to fix my truck when we go back to Canada?"
"What?" Rose scowled, convinced Bella was teasing her. "Are you serious?"
"Sure, why not. It'll be fun. We can bond," Bella teased
"And we're not bonding now?" Rose queried with a raised brow.
"Hmm, no." The newborn smirked. "This isn't bonding, this is -."
"It's bonding bitch!" Rose whacked the brunette in the stomach.
"OW!"
"That did not hurt you little brat! Suck it up."
"I don't know if I want to go back Rose." Bella abruptly changed the course of the conversation.
"I know, I like it here," she agreed and then another silence fell. "Let's just see how it goes, Ok?" Bella nodded. "I'll support you in whatever you decide to do," she finished softly and Bella jumped when a hand crept around hers and squeezed gently. "Let's go back huh?"
"Yeah," Rose's grip loosened and she allowed the newborn's hand to slip from her grasp. Both vampires feeling the loss of contact as they walked back towards the house.
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Next on Crimson Bonds
"Oh, grow some balls Bella," the blonde rolled her eyes as she smirked, "you're too easy." Bella watched as her friend went to the large mirror and expertly drew her still damp hair up into a messy pony and tied it off, She was wearing a tight, white ribbed tank top that clung to her curves and sweat pants that rode extremely low on her hipbones and Bella's eyes raked over her body before she could stop herself. When she realised what she was doing she looked away.