Hello Muff'Nbutter, I today was planning on Edward putting a swing in for Bella
Hello Muff'Nbutter, I today was planning on Edward putting a swing in for Bella. But thanks for the idea again. It's nice to know someone agrees with it.
Hello myshadoww, I hope you can trust Edward again.
Hello higher hunter aka jo schmoe, well you didn't really ask a question this time, but what you said today made since. But i hope you get a little more info by this chapter.
ALL OF YOU, THANKS FOR THE REVEIWS, I LOVE THEM! And remember, I read every single one! Fee; free to ask any questions you may have.
Our dinner was calm and satisfying. Edward mostly stared at me, while I tired not to shove my face in front of him. But I guess there was nothing else to expect from Edward. I mean he didn't eat human food so, what else he could do at the dinner table.
He laughed occasionally at my poor table manners. Apparently I had been hungrier than I'd thought.
Edward paid for the meal, left a heavy tip, and walked me back out to the car. He slipped his hand over mine, letting his thumb rub the back of my hand. I smiled inwardly. The light from the restaurant lit the parking lot so much that even I could see the silver Volvo perfectly parked in it's space. We came closer and closer to it, when all of sudden Edward froze, his muscles tensing.
"Well, well, long time no see." I heard a familiar voice say from behind me. It was a voice all too familiar, a voice that I thought I would never hear again. I felt Edward's body loosen, and he smirked to himself.
"Jacob," Edward said, his voice holding some form of amusement.
"Edward," Jacob replied in the same tone.
My body jerked around from Edward's grasp. My heart pounded in my chest, so hard that I could hear nothing but the sound of my heart in my own ears. My eyes landed on Jacob's face.
For a moment all I could do was stare in amassment and shock. It had been so long since I'd seen anyone from my past life. Before I had almost jumped out a window to see Jessica and Mike. And I didn't even really have a real liking for them.
But now seeing someone face to face, someone I knew well, in the flesh, standing in arms distance, was beyond me.
"Jacob!!" I screamed, my eyes lighting up with elation. I thrust myself into his arms, throwing my own arms around his lean body. "Jacob, I can't believe it! You're here! You're really here!" I buried my head into his chest, the tears spilling out of my eyes.
"What to mean I'm really here, of course I am."
"I know, but I just can't believe it!"
"Well, it's as real as it gunna get." He laughed as he pulled me up into his arms.
"Jacob, I've missed you so much. I have, I really have." I pulled my face from his chest, wiping some of the tears away. Seeing his face, I wanted to smile, but only ended up crying some more.
"Well, if I'd known I was missed so much I would have come sooner. And since I am missed so much, I should probably come around more often." He looked at Edward with a grin. Edward remained unchanged from his amused stance.
"Oh yes Jacob! Please!"
"Well for you Bella, of course. Anything for you." He laughed as he looked back at Edward again.
Jacob smiled as if he'd won some bet. But I didn't care, just the fact that he was here and in my arms was enough to bring me happiness for a mounth. I kept my arms locked around Jacob, as if any minute he would be pulled away from me and I would wake up in my small twin sized bed.
When if realized how tight my grip was, I laughed, "Sorry, I'm like crushing you." I loosened my grip a little around his waist.
Jacob chuckled darkly, "that's not possible Bella, even if you tried." Just then I heard a buzz, then another, and another. Jacob reached into his pocket and pulled out his cell phone, his one arm still around me. He looked at it for a moment and then flipped it open.
(….) (the dots the other person talking) "What!" he answered, he voice irritated. "How the hell should I know?" He huffed, "I'm busy." ……… "So am I!"………."Ask Seth."………"What do you mean?"……"Again?"…."Well can't you just-"…… "Fine, but you owe me one big time!"….."Sure, sure, whatever.".. "Bye."
He flipped the phone back into his pocket, looking down at me again. He face was apologize tic. No, I wrapped my arms tighter around him, he was not leaving.
"Sorry Bells, I gota go."
"No! You can't! You just can't." I felt like a kindergartner talking to their parents on the first day of school.
"I'll be back."
"Where are you going?"
"To take care of a few errands, that nobody else seems to be able handle. But I will be back. I promise."
"When? Tonight? Tomorrow?" It was hard to hide my desperateness.
"I'll come back as soon as I can."
"Then please just stay a little while longer." I hugged him closer. With Edward's changing personality, I didn't know when I would see Jacob again, or even if I would ever. Who knew? Edward might decide he didn't like Jacob around and then take me away from him. Then I would just die!
So in truth, Jacob would say he was coming back, but that meant nothing to me. He was here now, and I didn't ever want him to go.
"Bella, I think we should let Jacob go for the night." Edward's voice was soothing and understanding. He was very careful no to make it sound like an order, but more so a request.
"Come on Edward, you heard her, a little while longer, " Jacob replied, smiling to Edward. I couldn't help laughing a little. It had been so long since I'd laughed, I mean truly laughed. Edward didn't reply, but simply just stood silently nearby. I knew I had to let him go, but I just couldn't put aside my own selfish desire to keep him there.
I looked up at him, and smiled, giving him a quick peck on the lips.
"Thank you for being here Jacob." His face held confusion and dissatisfaction.
"That's it?" That's how much you missed me?" I gave him a puzzled look. What? "I thought you at least make it worth my while. But I guess if that's all you missed me, maybe I won't come back."
Suddenly it dawned on me what he meant, the kiss.
I threw myself into him, letting my lips crush against his. I made it as passionate as I could, not too much. I still had to remember Edward was there.
"Now that's more like it. Ok, ok, I'll think of coming back."
"Will you Jacob? Will you come back?"
"Sure, sure." My heart jumped with joy. I couldn't wait to see him again. He wasn't even gone and I already missed him. His arms slipped from around me. "Bye Bella, try not to have too much fun without me."
"Never." I laughed again.
"Don't worry; I'll back as soon as I can." Jacob glance back at Edward with a devious look, "As soon as I possibly can."
"We look forward to your next visit Jacob," Edward replied still smiling with amusement.
"Sure you do. I mean don't get me wrong, it's always nice to wanted." He glanced down at me, "especially when it's Bella." Jacob hopped on his bike and took off with speed. And just like that he was gone. I stood stunned for a moment. How could I even let him out of my arms? I should have procrastinated some more, played sick, anything!
But he was gone now. I might never see Jacob again. How could I have let him go so blindly?
"Bella?" A soft voice called to me. "Bella, I'm sorry." I didn't look back at him.
"For what?"
"I'm sorry Jacob had to leave so soon, I didn't expect him to." Expect him to? Like he planned this? "I know it hurts you to see him leave, almost as if you never expect to see him again. But I promise you will."
"I will?"
"If that's what you want, then most certainly. Don't you see Bella? I thrive off your happiness. I could never live a world where you weren't happy." I turned, and threw myself into Edward's arms.
"So, you planned this?" My voice muffled in Edward's sweet smelling shirt.
"I guess you could say that, I just didn't know tonight would be the night."
"The night?" I repeated, as if this was the only night I would see him.
"Well, for his visit, not for the only visit." I yawned. "Your tired, I should get you to bed." He led be to the car opening the door for me. When I was fully in, Edward slid into the driver's seat and started to engine.
"Maybe, Jacob will come back tonight!" I said excited. Edward made a doubtful face to himself, but quickly hid it behind a small smile.
"Maybe." We sped off in the dark. I leaned my face against the cold glass window, listening to the soft piano melody that was playing through the car. Closed my eyes, but was determined not to fall asleep.
"Edward?"
"Hmm?"
"Thank you so much for tonight."
"You don't have to."
"Thank you Edward." I smiled.
"You're welcome Bella." We got home in the matter of ten minutes, with his speeding. I laughed at my earlier joke of him getting a ticket.
"What's so funny?" Edward asked truly curious. He took my hand as he helped me out of the car. In his other hand he already held the countless shopping bags. Should I tell him? Maybe not.
"Please, tell me."
"I was just thinking," I said, my voice uneasy. We were standing outside the mansion's door.
"Of?"
"It's nothing."
"Bella please the suspense is killing me."
"Well, I was thinking how you would react to getting a speeding ticket." Edward's lips tightened. But his amusement became too much for him as he let out a cheerful laugh. I hardly expected a laugh from him, more like smack on the jaw.
He tenderly grabbed my chin, his cold hand sending shivers down my spin. "Now why would that not be funny?"
"Well, not to you."
"I'm not sensitive Bella." I smiled. Edward opened the door, scooping me up in his arms and dashing me up the massive staircase. He opened the door to my room which was the last place I wanted to be. My room was always cramped, and the bed was too small.
But when the door opened the room looked nothing like my room. It was immense in size and beautiful as ever. I jaw dropped at the sight.
"How did you? When did you? Why did you?" I stuttered through the words that filled my head with puzzlement.
He let my form roll onto a fluffy full-size bed, as he took a seat next to me.
"I ordered it done. When? Today, while we were out. And why? Because I love you." Could I ask for anything else today? Shopping, nice Edward, swings, new room and bed, Jacob! It's almost as it Edward pulled out my wish list and filled every request in one simple short day.
"Edward," I paused, too stunned to say anything. "I don't know what to say, I feel as though all my thank yous are all used up."
"I already told you Bella, your smiles are enough."
"Thank you Edward. Thank you so much for everything."
"Well you were right, that bed was way too small. Even for you. And something had to be done about that cramped space." I leaned forward and gave Edward a passionate kiss. Edward wrapped his arms around me. I could feel his hunger. Edward pulled away slightly, as he tried to regain his control. "Ok, ok, I'm stopping," he said, letting his fingers play with the curls in my hair.
He stood up, his hands slightly shaking. "Pleasant dreams Bella."
"How could I have dreams when all have come true.?"
"I'm sure you can find something." Edward chuckled. He went to my closet, where he had set the bags down. "You'll have plenty of closet space for your things." He opened a dower, and pulled out my grey sweat pants, and my yellow tank top. He tossed them onto the bed, and smiled.
"Why these?" I was surprised he didn't take out the see through nightgown that lay right beside it.
"Those happen to be my favorite. You don't mind do you?"
"Oh no, it's the least I can do." I took them and quickly sprinted to the bathroom. "Quick human moment?" I asked.
"Of course, a quick one." I shut the door and turned on the shower head. I slipped out of my clothing, stepping into the marble flooring of the shower room. Yes the shower was literally a room. The warm water ran down my body. It felt so nice to scrub the dirt away with a cotton cloth.
The soap smelled of cherry blossom. I rinsed off, closing my eyes. I was really tired. I then picked up my strawberry shampoo bottle and poured a glob in my hand. I ran it through my hair, massaging it into my sculpt. The smell filled the steaming shower. I rinsed my hair, and quickly grabbed my towel, drying off as fast as my body would allow me. I slipped on the grey cotton pants, and my soft yellow tank top.
I opened the door to see Edward in the same position he was when I left. He smiled at my return.
"You look exquisite." I blushed.
"Thanks." Edward walked over to the bed and pulled back the covers, as he patted for me to come. I skipped over, my hair flinging its last few wet drops to the carpet. I jumped on the bed, making it sink in and bounce me back up.
Edward smiled as he enclosed me in his arms, inhaling the scent of my hair. "You smell lovely," he whispered, letting his cold hand run through my wet hair. Another hot flash his me.
"Thanks, again."
He lightly pick my form up and slid me under the covers, pulling them up to my chest. He leaned down and planted a small kiss on my lips. After being in the shower his lips felt nice against mine. "Good night Bella. Sleep well."
"I will." I smiled up at him. How could I not? He smiled satisfied, as he turned to leave.
"Lullaby?" I asked. It was almost like a tradition now. Whenever I was ready to sleep, I would hear his soft velvet voice chime like bells as he would hum some exotic peaceful melody to me.
"If you wish."
"I do." Edward walked back over to my bedside, taking his seat on the edge. His hand reached up and massaged the top of my head. He started to hum his melody, his thumb rubbing the top of my forehead. He let his index finger run smoothly over my lips, around my eyes, and across my check. It felt calming. Finally, with great resistance to leave Edward, I found sleep.