Here you go, i like it!, thank you twilight-fedishfreak
I wiggled my toes. I could feel soft silk run between them. It felt nice. I didn't want to open my eyes yet; it felt so nice to sleep. As I lay I tried to recall the last events to memory. What had happened? Suddenly Alice's face flashed so clearly in my memory. She was so beautiful.
I remembered her opening the door, as Edward held my hand and whispered that everything would be alright. But then darkness. I opened my eyes. The room was so stunning, almost like being in their last house in Forks. My eyes gazed over the pale white creamy walls, as the sun shown lightly on the walls through the light white curtains. The wind made the thin white curtains dance as it blew through sweeping across my face. It felt like nothing less then heaven.
I pushed the blankets back slowly. I was not in my traveling clothes, but instead I was in a warm grey pair of sweats, and silk pink long sleeve shirt. I let my feet slip out of the bed and onto the floor. I tip toed over to the door and put my ear to the door to hear any sound. But there was nothing. I pushed my head closer to the door, but still silent as a cold winter morning.
I wanted to go out; I wanted to see my half family. But I wasn't quit dressed enough. I looked around the room for my bag. I looked everywhere, but didn't see it. So I went to the bathroom, which was always my favorite room. With its deep stone bath and bottles of scented oils and endless supply of shampoo and conditioners. And most of all, it was place to be alone and to relax from the world.
I did my business and washed my hands with the sweet smelling soap that smelled of roses. For the first time I looked in the mirror and gasped! It was like a haystack was staring right at me. My hair was a complete mess! For the first time I was glade that Edward was not in the room when I woke. I looked around and there it was my bag. Sitting right on the end of the counter. I hadn't even noticed it there.
I unzipped one of the side pouches, and dug in for my brush. When I felt it I snatched it up and brushed through my hair with difficulty. It was snarled and matted up from sleeping on it so much, first with travel then with recovery from travel. I ran the brush through again. It was no use! It was obvious that my hair was pissed off!
I looked at the shower with joy. It would be nice to take a hot shower, and perhaps sooth my hair's nerves, and mine too. I turned the knob to the shower and watched as the water came out. First freezing, then warm, and then steam swirled up. It was hot. I stepped in, and squeaked with pain as a few drops of scalding hot water hit my butt. I back up to the sides of wall and slowly scooted over to the knob. I turned it half way to the cold side, until the water was just right.
I reached for the washed cloth that was so conveniently already hanging there. The soap smelled of cherry blossoms and French vanilla put together. I buttered up the clothe and rubbed my body slowly, while the warm water ran down from the top of my head to the floor. I put the soap back, and noticed my shampoo lined on one of the shelves. I picked it up, laughing to myself. Did they already know that I was going to take a shower? Or did they just think I needed one? I preferred to think the first. I poured a small drop on my hand and buttered it through my hair massaging it through and through. Then I rinsed. I grabbed a towel and I shut off the water, and then stepped out, steam coming off my body. I looked in the mirror at my hair, that's better!
I ran the brush through my hair; it was easy since it was wet and tame. I unzipped my bag and expected to see all of my things but instead I only saw one stylishly picked out outfit with a tooth brush and tooth paste. Alice. How I missed her. I have yet to throw my arms around her.
I dressed quickly in a light blue long sleeve, and a pair of black jeans, that were far more comfortable then they looked. I opened the bathroom door after brushing my teeth, and now holding an empty bad in my hand. I threw it on top of the bed, when I noticed something strange. The bed was made. I looked around, but there was no one.
I was tired of all of things happening for me, and never seeing anybody. I went to the door and turned the knob, something stopped me. My heart was pounding, what if they didn't like me any more? What if they changed? I was shy, and nervous at the same time. 'Come on Bella, you can do it!'
I jump, as there was a knock on the door. "Bella?" A girl. Alice. My heart jumped again. It was amazing that I wasn't dead from all my heart jumping. "Can I come in?"
I turned the knob the rest of the way and opened the door. I couldn't believe it, it was her. Here she was, right in front of me.
She smiled, as she flung her arms around me. "Oh Bella, what a relief!" For a moment I felt like a statue, stilled with shock and joy at the same time. I slowly brought my arms around her. Her scent made me feel calmer. It smelled sweet and inviting. "I've missed you." I could feel something warm on my cheeks. It was tears. Tears of joy.
"Oh Alice," was all I could get out before the major sob came out. Warm salty tears rolled down my cheeks. We hugged for a long while before she pulled me back as if to look at me.
"It's feels like forever Bella. I've missed you."
"I've missed you too Alice, so much. I've missed this family."
Just then I thought of some thing. Edward. Did he leave? I felt terrible about asking at such a sentimental moment, but it popped out. "Where is Edward?" My voice was a little more panicked then I expected it to be. Alice frowned, a little confused about my change in emotion.
"He's with Carlisle; they had a lot to talk about."
"Oh. Is he in trouble?" Alice laughed a little.
"That's putting it light." I put my head down. I didn't like the fact that Edward was in trouble. And not just trouble, big trouble. Alice glided me lightly towards the bed, and we both sat down. She lifted my head. "Bella? Edward knows what he did. You mustn't be hard yourself."
"Then why do I feel so horrible?"
"Because despite what he might have done to you, you still love him. I can see that. He's lucky you still love him.
"But I'll always love him. He knows that. Right?" I could feel the tears starting to come. It would shred me apart for Edward to leave me. Alice smiled.
"I'm sure he knows." She hugged me tight. "Bella?" I looked at her. "What happened? What did he do?" I didn't want to tell on Edward, whatever trouble he was in, I didn't want to make it worse.
"He was, ok. I mean, he wasn't bad. He just changed. But I still love him! Don't take him away! Please!"
"Bella! Bella! Its ok, nobody is going to take Edward anywhere. It's ok. I forgot how eccentric your feelings could be." I laughed a little chuckle. Alice always made me feel better.
"It's great to see you Alice." She smiled, as she got up. Did I say something? I stood up too as she walked to the door. I ran to her, and grabbed her arm. "Wait! Alice, won't you stay? Where are you going?"
"To get you breakfast!" She squeaked. "I made it special."
"Oh," I felt bad that she had caught me doubting her loyalty. Why did I always have to make a fool of myself? She laughed a little and opened the door. She led me down stairs, and sat me down at the glass shimmering table. She placed a plate of pancakes, waffles, hash browns, eggs done in all different ways, and different kinds of bread baked and toasted, blueberry muffins, bacon, sausage, and oatmeal. My eyes widened. Then she skipped back with a cup of hot syrup and melted butter.
"I'll bring you dessert when you're done! Be sure to leave room!" There was no way! Did I look like a horse?! Was I fat? Or did I look really skinny? I mouth was dry. I had realized that I had left it open for so long. I was truly surprised. My mouth watered.
"Alice, you didn't have to-"
"I know, but I wanted to." I smiled at her, and took my fork and began my journey through the endless banquet of food. My mouth was full with juicy sausage and crisp bacon strips. I dug my fork into an egg and put it into my mouth.
With a full mouth, "this is excellent!"
"I know." She smiled again. "Glad you like it." I was literally shoving my mouth with food. I felt like a barbarian. I heard a soft chuckled from the end of the table. I looked up and froze, my fork making a loud clanking sound on the plate as I dropped it. Juice dripped down my chin. Edward.
Why did I always make a fool of myself? With a full mouth, "Edward!"
"Good morning Bella." Alice smiled at Edward, a friendly smile, a forgiving smile, as she walked out. I swallowed hard, trying to get the food down as soon as possible. But it didn't help when it got stuck as a big lump in my throat. I cleared my throat, grabbing my glass of OJ and taking a big gulp. Edward laughed again. It was refreshing to hear his voice again. "Did you sleep well?"
"Yes, it was pleasant." He nodded.
"Where are your manners Bella? You would never eat like that with me at home. Or would you?" He was smiling with joy.
"I was hungry."
"I could tell." He eyed me for a moment. And took a deep breath before he spoke. I could feel it. The goodbye statement. He would leave. NO!
"Bella," he looked at me. I shook my head. He tried to read my expression. "Bella, I have to leave,-"
"No! You can't. You can't leave me! Edward!" I stood up as I slammed my hands on the table, and unfortunately into my plate of food. The food splashed up and hit my face. Opps. Edward covered his face, his body shaking in quite laughter.
"Bella, Bella, Bella." He stood up and made his way to me. He picked up a napkin and wiped some of the food away. I wiggled away from him.
"Edward! You can't leave! You just can't." he came towards me again, wiping the rest of the food away.
"Bella, I'm not going to leave you, for long." I panicked again.
"What is long? And where are you going?" I was shouting with anger. How dare he try to leave me? Edward's long and my long where completely different. "You taking me with you."
"I can't. Bella, it will be short, I promise. You need to stay here with my family; they will take good care of you."
"I want you!"
"Bella-"
"No! no! I want to go with you." He sighed. He enclosed me in his arms with care. I cried silently, but somehow Edward already knew.
"Shhhhhhh," he rubbed my back soothingly. "I'll be back soon, I promise." I looked up at him with glassy eyes. "How could anyone resist that face?"
"How long?"
"Three weeks." Three weeks?! I heart started to pound harder, my head started to spin. No.
"No." I gripped him harder in my arms. "Your not leaving for three weeks."
"Two weeks." I shook my head.
"Bella please." He smiled down at me, and kissed me softly. I was lifted.
"Fine."
"Thank you. Two weeks, I promise."
"When are you leaving?"
"Today."
"Today?"
"Well, tonight." I would not leave his side, until I was forced to. "I will tell you why this time is needed, perhaps if all goes well."
"I just want you to spend the day with me. Hold me. At least until tonight."
"I would have it no other way." He enclosed me in his arms, as we headed out. I wasn't very hungry anymore. Poor Alice, I would make it up to her.
