I clung to Edward as he sped through the forest, passing every tree like the speed of light

I clung to Edward as he sped through the forest, passing every tree like the speed of light. I closed my eyes and pressed my head to the back of Edward's back. The wind was blowing my hair wildly in every direction. But I was happy. I got to get away from that bed, and I was getting out the house. Even if the price was that I would have to deal with it later tonight.

I suddenly notice the wind stopped. My hair stayed in place. We must be there. I lifted my head up from the back of Edward's shoulders. I felt Edward pull my arms from around his neck, letting my body slip off his waist. We were there. The place that could only be described in pleasant midnight dreams. The meadow. It was as breathtaking as it had been then. Nothing had changed.

I hadn't noticed that I had been holding my breath at the sight until Edward spoke.

"Breath Bella." I looked at Edward for the first time since we left and saw that he still held that little wicked grin on his face. No doubt he felt he was getting the better end of the deal. He lifted up his hands and yelled, "We're here!" I gave him an obvious look. No kidding!

I sat down on the ground and pulled at the strands of grass gathering a small pile in my hands.

"What on earth are you doing? You're supposed to be running around, getting your exercise."

I stood up and let the pile of cut grass fall from my hand. "I think you are the deal, you are supposed to let me have my free time! Not with you here dictating what I should and should not be doing. You said free time!" It felt good to use his own words against him.

He grimaced, almost as if he didn't want me to remember that part. He raised his eyebrow. I didn't blame him. I was just walking around, not really doing anything. To tell the truth, when planning to come here, I had nothing in mind. Just that I wanted to be in this spot. I guess I could describe it as the only place closest to my old life, like a form of home. It was comforting.

Edward, suddenly board, laid down flat on the ground putting his arms behind his head and closing his eyes. The wind started to pick up, as evening was approaching. I suddenly got the urge to run, not from anything in particular, just run. So I did. I ran towards the forest, my hair blowing in my face and my eyes closed. I ran as fast as I could.

I stopped and breathed heavily, trying to catch my breath. To me it was a long run; I bent forward putting my hands on my knees, and finally opening my eyes. I saw a pair of shoes in front of me. I looked up. Edward was leaning against a green mossy tree legs crossed and his arms folded across his chest. I glared at him. Couldn't he just leave me for a few moments!?

"I know, I know, I just didn't know what to expect with you. I should let you know that this also is a new experience for me. I'm not quite used to letting you out of my sight for one moment. None the less letting you be farther than a few meters from me."

"Well deal with it!" He smiled as he made his way towards me. His put his hand to my check and pet it almost as if I were a fine porcelain doll.

"That sounds like a demand Bella." I knew he was doing this on purpose, anger swirled in me. He was just going to keep coming around me until it was time to go home. I knew it was no mistake! My eyes blazed at his hand as he continued to stroke my check. "Do we have a little temper this evening?"

I looked away from him, to the ground, my eyes still scorching with anger. "You know I don't like tempers." I didn't care what he said. I was angry! I would never be free of him, not even for a moment in my free time.

"Leave me alone! Your not holding up your end of the deal, so why should I hold up mine!" He his hand froze on my check. His face showed no emotion, almost as if he were deciding on something.

"Ok." He moved his hand, and smiled. "I'll leave you alone, if that's what you want." I tried to decide if it was a trick or something. Was he serious? Was he really giving me free time? "When you want me again, just call my name." He smiled and took off so fast it looked as if he could have disappeared.

What to do. I looked around. I looked at the sky, night was approaching. I took off to the other side of the meadow, full speed, joy swirling through every part of my body. I was alone! I could just be me! I dove towards the grassy ground and rolled everywhere. I did this for about twenty minutes, before I was completely out of breath

I looked around, but still no Edward. I would have figured he would have showed up again, to check on me, but he was nowhere to be found. It was dead silent, except for my breathing. It was wired not having Edward right behind me. I wonder what he's doing. Running across the meadow was getting old. I looked to the forest. Maybe I would go exploring.

I made my way to the forest of trees. I wondered for about what seemed forever, until I heard the sound of running water. Running water? I made my way over to it. Between the trees I could see the splashing of water on rocks as it poured down from a little rock mass. I had never seen this place. Swimming would be fun.

The water was a sparkling blue as it splashed here and there. Wow! I went to sit on a rock and put my feet in the water. It felt nice. It was a little cooler than bather water, but it was perfect for swimming. I looked around again for Edward, but he was no where to be seen. Darn, this meant that I had my end of the deal to uphold. But may as well enjoy while I can, I jumped in.

It was perfect. I looked around again as I came back up for air. Edward was still nowhere to be seen. I was still hard to grasp that he would leave me alone. Oh well, just enjoy it while you can. I went back under for another dip, curling my fingers through my hair underwater.

I spent so long in the calm water that my fingers where starting to wrinkle. I came back up. It was getting really dark now. I didn't like the dark. I swam back to the shallower end and prepared to get out. Putting my hand on the rock to pull myself out.

I was sopping wet. And thank goodness I didn't have a clinging dress. I got lucky, cause in all truth; I did forget to take it off. I looked around. No one. Well, I guess there's a first time for everything. "Edward," I said calling his name for him to return.

"Yes?" I jumped a little; the voice was still and close. But everywhere I looked, he was not in sight. I looked frantically around, there was no one!!! I looked to the right, to the left, and finally I looked up. And there he was, his arms behind his head, and his body stretched out on a tree limb.

I can't believe it! He was never gone; he just followed me in secret!! Curse him! He looked down at my face. "I know what you must be thinking, but in all honesty, I was here first. Now just because I didn't say anything, doesn't make me responsible for us being together right now. I knew you would get board with just a plain meadow, and then go exploring. And I figured since your sent was close enough I didn't need to worry." He smiled down at me, dazzling me a little. "Nice outfit."

My body seethed with anger. "Why didn't you leave?! You know I didn't want you around me."

He laughed, "ouch, that hurt."

"Why are you here now!"

"Hey, you called me. Well, I'm here." I looked at him with a glare. "And besides, like I said, I was here first. You followed me."

He smiled as he jumped down, and kissed me on my forehead. "I'm assuming you are ready to go home." He put his hand on check. I raised my hand to slap it away, but though better of it. I still had my end of the deal to uphold, so I put it down. I heard Edward let out another laugh.

"Amazing! I like this deal."

I really was tired. "Yes I'm ready to go home."

"Come on, on the back." I slowly wrapped my legs around his waist, pushing myself up and wrapping my arms around his neck. I laid my head against his shoulder and closed my eyes. "Sleep, Bella, and we'll be home in moment I promise."

"Edward?" I mumbled, already half asleep.

"Yes love?" I could feel the wind already rushing past us as he took off. But even if I whispered, I knew he would hear me.

"Alice?" I knew he knew what I was I asking.

"I promise to think about it." My muscles felt like jelly. I felt so weak and tired. The first thing had said all day that made me happy.

I smiled and breathed in his scent. He was quite for moment, almost as if he were surprised that I would say that. We suddenly stopped. I looked around, we were already home, standing in front of the door. His eyes were glowing a bright gold as they sparked in the moonlight. Night had fallen so quickly.

He leaned down and put his head to mine. I felt my feet disappear beneath me as Edward picked me up in his arms, carrying me up the stairs and setting me on the bed. He climbed in beside me and enclosed me in his arms.

"Alice?" I whispered.

"Persistent are we?"

"It would mean a lot to me."

I suppose. He whispered in my ear. I turned over.

"Thank you."

"Your welcome my love." He reached up and stroked my check. "My little Bella." He kissed me softly on the lips.

"When?" My voice was trembling with excitement and anxiety at the same time.

"A few days. We have to go shopping first. Otherwise, she'll think I've been abusing you." I hugged him closer.

"Thank you!" I whispered again.

"Sleep, you have a big day tomorrow." I fell asleep, with good things to think about. For once.