Because someone asked to clarify, E came back circa Nov 2005, and it is now February/March of 2006 - I hate using exact dates because it messes me up. So let's say approximately 3-4 months have elapsed between Payphone and this story
I have a Blogspot now where I'll post story teasers and my generally bad attempts at Photoshop. It can be found at sleepyxwrites dot blogspot.c o m. Not sure I'll post much for this one or HBH, but there will be content for DODT, MV, and HTKTS if you follow any of those
Bella rested against me, as still and silent as my deceased heart.
My forethought to add a heated blanket to the mix helped marginally, but it was still only a Band-Aid on an open wound.
The scars I had left Bella with still festered and bled, the oozing pus discoloring everything it touched.
Soooo...
Her mental voice was as lilting as her spoken, but the proximity took me off guard.
A scoff burst through my lips, elated and surprised.
Of course Alice would have seen such a monumental decision on my part, though I had been so wholly engrossed in Bella I hadn't paid much mind to their return.
If you really want to make it perfect, I can help~
It was disappointing, really, that she couldn't see the beatific smile that split across my lips.
Had she been able to, I was fairly confident it would have made the list of her Top 10 I Made Edward Smiles.
A gentle rap came at the door, far too soft to disturb the sleeping beauty in my arms.
Alice entered a moment later, her eyes glowing - she was practically bouncing through the roof.
So here's the plan...