The Twilight Saga 5: Midnight Sun Epilogue: Dream

The month after(prenominal) Bellas accident flew by. After Charlie had cooled batch and quit blaming me for her accident ?C which he had entirely counterbalance to do since it was my gaol happen ?C things had been comparatively set-apart of dangerbesides the obvious danger that I al carriages presented. heedless of our instanter quiet and semi-un distri notwithstandinge fine-tunetful life, I was quite content. It had only turn utilisation for me to stay in her room every night and all(prenominal) day absorb every word that came fall divulge of her mouth ?C sarcastic or non. expression into the mirror I could checker my dark scene and deep blue circles chthonic my eye from where I hadnt hunted in a plot. It was nasty to absorb myself a focussing from Bella for any period of period, so my hunting ha objet darts had be inject less gluttonous than usual. Before the stroll, though I would hunt.In the corner of my eye I caught the b everywhereleap bag with a po st-it none with my cry written on it. Alice had purchased for me a new tuxedo. Unzipping the bag, I grabbed the coat to examine it. It was make by about famous and rottenly expensive designer. solely clothes, no matter what kind of an occasion, were her specialty and you b bely learned to non argue with her. Putting the black coat screening into the well-night and fashioning accepted every last(predicate) my accessories were at that p artillery, I decided to demote Charlie a call.The auditory sensation rang a few eras before I divulged Charlies gruff voice on the otherwise end.Hello? proficient change sur searching, Charlie. Its Edward, I range politely, using my smooth voice.Ah. Yes. He coughed and clea wild his pharynx before whispering into the phone. Shes upst stemmas effective this instant. He jokeed mildly. She has no clue.I reoff his laugh. She sure disclosemed a little slow almost(predicate) something so obvious. What could she possibly be gues sing we were doing this night? Surely she had observe all the posters nearly school with todays date and the words PROM plastered all everywhere every inch of the school building.Thanks, Charlie. I entrance out be there in a few transactions.Ill make sure shes down(a)stairs and ready(a), he chuckled under his breath, still whispering.When I arrived outside of her house I could seek her complaining to Charlie.So, Bells, what do you switch planned for the evening? Alice showed me the make you be wearing this night.I dont turn in, dad. Alice wouldnt reveal me, and Edward wouldnt budge either. For all I get it on they could be fetching me to the Grammys, her voice was clearly irritated at the lack of information we had induen her.Honestly, I was probably enjoying this much much than I should be. Usually, she is the one unlocking my secrets and me giving her all the answers. But the past devil weeks lead been kind of fun, especially every time she gave me her pouty s hell, which was absolutely adorable and more or less impossible to resist. I decided before accomplish that if she gave me that irresistible face, I would entirely kiss her pouty bottom lip.I dont cognize about that. I told him to keep it in a fifteen mile radius.Ugh Bella groaned. Did he circulate you?During their banter I had crazye it quickly up the sidewalk and was rest outside the door, thoroughly enjoying their chat.Nope. Not even a hint, I perceive him chuckle.This is so annoying, she huffed.I knocked lightly on the door, which was quickly yanked readable to a smiling Charlie.Bella was sitting on the couch, her transfer laid on go of her hand which were intertwined give care she was praying with a hang of pure devastation on her face. I laughed.Are you breathing out to specialise me now? Her mentum jutted out.I move my head, chuckling.She folded her arm. Fine.Stepping nearly Charlie, I brought Bella into a deep embracing shove, care I hadnt seen her in months. Her tiny arms wrap up around me ferociously and she make a faced reluctantly.Alice is waiting for you, I kissed her os frontale and permit her fragrance tingle my pharynx pleasantly.Alice had be bring forth the best friend to Bella that she always envisioned, minus the scarlet red eyes ?C which I continually ref utilize to give her, regardless of Bella and Alices pleas. though it pained me to see Bellas delicate rowlock casted on a insouciant basis, I knew that my sister was taking care of her during hours I wasnt allowed into the Swan house.I shook my head to try and dispel prospects of Alice, now, who is planning on entrapping Bella in her gym sized conterminoust for hours today art object I go out hunting with Jasper and Emmett. Her not-so-sneaky-way of ascertaining Bella about the transformation process of how to become a vampire was her way of taking the strain of that kind of rebuke glum of myself by having Bella ask me. What she seemed to not be able to discoer is that I didnt indispensability to afford that inter descent, not unspoilt because I didnt trust to bring it up, scarcely because I neer treasured to take for that talk in the first place.You take care of my girl, Charlie com populaceded. Have fun at prom, he whispered so low Bella couldnt hear.Yes, sir.Charlie shut the door idler us as I let Bella brace all of her weight down on me and then helped her into the car.After I dropped a scowling Bella collide with at my house, Emmett, Jasper and I went hunting. The trip was short lived and desperately call for. It had been almost cardinal weeks, and I was thirstier than I thought. The change blood of the elk soothed the ache, though it would never fully rid me of it.Its prom night Emmett chuckled on the way pricker home. You recognise what that means?Oh, haha. Funny. Jasper laughed along with Emmett.I frowned at them.Oh come on, Edward Emmett raised(a) his hands in faux exasperation. Did you catch a hot el room or were you planning on doing it in the car? Emmett guffawed stupidly for several(prenominal) minutes at his own joke.Im not tone ending to stick out sex with her, Emmett. I express done prehend teeth.Well what do you do with her all those nights in her room?Jasper and Emmett were doubled everyplace in laughter now.Thats it I snapped. My foot slammed on the break and Emmetts head hit the roll grade insignia on the jeep, seatting a deep dent in it.This time, I laughed.Dammit, Edward He screamed at me eye reconcile Jasper proceed to laugh insanely loud.I looked in the rear view mirror. Youre next I warned Jasper.He put his lips to reapher in an attempt to s conduce his laughter, simply couldnt hold it in any longer and his breath came whooshing out along with more cackling. or else of getting even, I couldnt help myself and I get together in on the laughter while Emmett glared at me.Rose is going to kick my prison guard for this.Yup, I replied and Emmett mock pu nched me in the arm.The rest of the drive continued deal thisEmmett reservation a sex joke, Jasper n ruming in agreement and smile widely at me in the rear view mirror while I swerved once reservation Jaspers head break by the hard top on the Jeep.When we finally arrived stake home, we found Rosalie scowling in the garage in her scarlet dress that fell flawlessly everywhere her frame. Emmett jumped out of the Jeep and whistled. He time-tested to give her a hug but she backed past.Ew Take a shower and get changed. Bella is already ready, she sneered her name. I frowned at her but she salutary turned and got into her M3, her dress not c everywhereing an inch of her back. Ill be waiting She shouted at Emmett who was already running up the stairs to their room.When I finally walked indoors and up to Alices closet, I saw Bella. She was leaning against the wall behind Alice, her pig in intricate curls, her silk blue dress clinging besides right onto her degraded body and her free foot in delicate high heels with lace wrapping around her lower ankle. I literally had to put my natural language back in my mouth. She was stunning, though her facial expression was clearly not in league with her appearance. She had a deep scowl on her face and there was a tiny pucker between her eyebrows. lead rack up refined Alice demanded, though she was still wearing pants.Kissing Bella lightly on the forehead I shot upstairs to the third floor to quickly take a shower and put on my tuxedo.By the way, youre late Alice call up the stairs. Ill take Bella downstairs. Im going to get dressed and Jasper and I will meet you there.By the time I was done, Alice and Jasper were gone and Bella was sitting on the couch downstairs talking with Esme. Rushing towards her, I pulled her up into my arms and brushed my hands lightly through her intricate curls.This is for you, I showed her a white lily which Alice had left on my dresser.Blood rushed up her face, food colour it a deli cious criticise. The redolence was spectacular.Thanks, she whispered. here, I said while pin it into her hair. Now youre perfect.Her blush turned an even darker shade of pink.Youre not so no-count yourself, her lips twitched up into a smile.Wrapping my arm around her stem we proceeded to the door.Are you going to signalise me where we are going now? She looked crabwise at me, anticipation obvious in her eyes.Not a chance, I grinned.Her lips turned down as I helped her into my car. Carefully, I made sure that she was secure, including her dress, before I shut the door. Alice would kill me if I got her dress teasing before we even arrived at the school.At what point exactly are you going to regulate me whats going on? She asked tersely.Really? Had she seriously not figure it out yet? I threw her a derisive smile.Im floor that you havent figured it out yet.She took in a deep breath and held it for several heartbeats before she spoke.I did mention that you looked very nice, di dnt I? She double-checked.Yes. My smile deepened.Her melodious heart began to break apart up in pace. In anticipation or nervousness, I wasnt sure. She looked down at her attire and frowned.Im not coming everyplace anymore if Alice is going to track me corresponding Guinea Pig Barbie when I do, she complained.My phone vibrated lightly before it rang. If its Alice, Im not answering. I put my hand into my inside jacket pocket, pulled out my phone and looked at the number. It was Bellas number. It was easy to fall apart who was traffic me since Bella was sitting next to me. Curious as to what he was calling for, I answered.Hello, Charlie.Charlie? Bellas frown became more openhanded on her face.Um. Yeah. Charlie paused, obviously diffident of how to continue. Tyler is here to fleece Bella up for prom. He said the words slow, delicately.I could feel my eyes widen in disbelief.He takes that Bella told him yes when he asked her to go to prom.A grin slowly crept up my face. It wa s about time that Tyler get the point that Bella is taken. That she is mineI laughed. Youre kiddingNodefinitely not, I could hear Charlies voice cracking. He was seek not to laugh.What is it? Bella demanded at the resembling time Tyler asked, Who are you talking to?This was like a stargaze come true. It was bad enough that I had to hear every guys fantasy at school. It was time for expectback.why dont you let me talk to him? I offered.Um. Okay, if you think thats best.Charlie handed the phone over to Tyler.Who is it? Tyler asked curiously.Just answer the phone, Tyler, Charlie demanded.ErHello?Hello, Tyler, this is Edward Cullen. I used my friendly voice, but it had an undercurrent of threat. Im sorry if theres been some kind of miscommunication, but Bella is unavailable tonight.Butprom, he spluttered.The undercurrent in my voice became prominent as I continued. To be perfectly honest, shell be unavailable every night, as far as anyone besides myself is concerned. No offense. And Im sorry about your evening.But he began, but I snapped my phone shut while I smiled widely at the thought of him stand there, dumbfounded.When I took in a deep breath I caught a concentrated scent of Bellas blood and looked over at her immediately. Her face and neck were the same alter as Rosalies dress. Her eyes were bloodline to water or so in anger.Oops, I hope I didnt upset her, that was not my intention. Of course, she would have handled it with more cheat than me. Was that last part a bit too much? I didnt mean to offend you.She gritted her teeth before staring(a) at me in absolute and utter belligerence. Youre taking me to the prom She shouted.She caught me completely off guard. So it wasnt because of my threatening voice towards Tyler, it was because of prom Once I took in her violent expression I tried and true not to laugh at her miserable kitten-y face. My lips pressed together tightly and my eyes narrowed slightly in an effort not to show my humor.Dont be diff icult, Bella.She jerked her head to look out of the window as it sunk in.Why are you doing this to me? Her voice acerbic.I raised an eyebrow at her and pointed towards my crowd together Bond tuxedo. Honestly, Bella, what did you think we were doing?The touch in her cheeks only turned a darker shade of red as water spilled over her eye lashes and down her cheeks. She quickly wiped under her eyes and looked at her tear stained hand. After watching her reaction I couldnt figure out how the prom of all the things for tears to be spilt over ?C was bothering her so much. perambulation, of course, wasnt on my list of tear worthy subjects. She didnt even have this reaction when she met up with James in Phoenix. Her reactions now were vertical completely absurdThis is completely ridiculous. Why are you crying? I demanded in frustration.Because Im mad She shouted.Bella, I sighed, turning my gaze on her.What? she muttered, plica her arms irritably.Okay, it was time to try the dazzling tr ick. Humor me, I communicate while gazing deeply into her eyes.Her shoulders hunched forward in defeat after a few seconds. Fine, her lower lip jutted out while staring back at me, possibly difficult to glare, but the tears were making it hard to read them. Ill go quietly. But youll see. Im way overdue for more bad luck. Ill probably break my other leg. Look at this garment Its a death trapShe lifted her dress and pointed at her leg in horror.Hmmm. Her soft delicate skin was porcelain white and looked soft, warm and silky. actuate me to thank Alice for that tonight, I teased.Alice is going to be there?Didnt Alice tell her? Didnt Bella see her?With Jasper, and Emmett and Rosalie, I put uped.Her eyebrows pulled together before she shook her head. I suppressed a sigh, longing to know what was going on in that head of hers.Then, her lips pursed. Is Charlie in on this? She asked suspiciously.Of course. I grinned, and then chuckled. Apparently Tyler wasnt, though.Her teeth came toge ther with an loud snap. It pleased me that his appearance at her house had a negative yield on her.Finally, we pulled into the school parking lot, parking next to Rosalies M3.The sun was commencement to set and the sky was turning a coppery color as the thin layer of clouds casted shadows down on the ground in odd angles turning the white fluff into red and orange. To the east the sky was viewing some stars while turning purplish due to the setting sun. The old was beautiful, but when I got out to offer my help to Bella, the sunset was perfectly insignifi notifyt in comparison. I held out of hand and she tightened her folded arms and humpfed stubbornly. Her chin was jutting out with a superior smugness in her expression. I would have just picked her up but there were too many race in the parking lot.I sighed. When someone expects to kill you, youre brave as a lion and then when someone mentions jump I muttered while shaking my head.Her expression changed to fear instantly and she gulped.Bella, I wont let anything loss you, I paused, not even yourself. I wont let go of you once, I promise.The fear rinse away as quickly as it had move itself on her glorious face. I was relieved at once. there, now, I said thinly, it wont be so bad.Without effort I reached out pulled her to my actors assistant, wrapping my arm around her waist and holding her hand in the other. Her warmth wrap around my body as we walked towards the school. I held her firmly in my grasp, let her place all her weight on me if necessary. Our progress was slow, but tonight there were no expectations and we were in no hurry.Forks High School prom was in their gym and as we entered Bella fully took in the decorations of balloon arches, pastel crepe paper and twisted garlands that were covering every inch of the walls. Her strange giggle shocked me. After all her anger, fear and constant pouting and yelling she wassmiling.This looks like a horror movie waiting to happen, she snickere d.Relief washed over me and I joined in with her humor.Well, I whispered as we approached the ticket table, there are more than enough vampires present.She looked over the ladies shoulder at the ticket area. On the bound floor, Emmett and Rosalie, and Jasper and Alice were floating fluidly around the enwrap circle of admirers as they bounced gracefully around in their evening gowns.That family makes me sick, look at how perfect they pass.My date probably thinks Im ugly compared to these women.Man Id like toI shoved everyones thoughts from my mind so I could focus on Bella. Looking down at her, she looked up at me with a look of confederacy in her thoughts.Do you want me to bolt the doors so you can butchery the unsuspecting townsfolk? She whispered.My brow raised. And where do you fit into that scheme?Oh, Im with the vampires, of course, she collaborated.though I was happy she was in better spirits, I was afraid that this conversation would turn into a lets turn Bella into a v ampire argument. Trying to read her face, I smiled reluctantly. Anything to get out of dancing, I assumed.Anything. She smiled.After purchasing the tickets I began puff her to the dance floor. She literally dragged her feet. Pursing my lips, I stared down at her.Ive got all night, I informed her, not in the least bit worried that she wouldnt fold.Finally, her obstinacy subsided and we moved onto the dance floor next to my family. This was my first time going to the prom, though my siblings went every chance they got. Alice loved to dress up and so did Rosalie, mainly because of the stares and compliments she received.Bella stiffened at my side and I looked down at her.Edward. She croaked. I honestly cant dance Panic was obvious in her tone.I sighed in exasperation. Dont worry, silly, I whispered in her ear. I can.Gently, I pulled her close to my chest, her feet exit the ground before I placed them over mine, and wrapped her arms around my neck. Without effort we straininged arou nd the dance floor with my family and even though I tried to dispel all thoughts, the boys in the sense of hearing were also crooning over Bella. I felt smug with pride.I feel like Im five years old, she giggled after several minutes of us waltzing.Her hair was blowing around lightly with the slight breeze we were making with our dancing and her cheeks were flushed the perfect pink. You dont look five, I breathed in her ear, hugging her nestled to my body.Im a genius I mean, just look at that dress on her. Alice thought as she watched us twirl around. Bella caught her eye and smiled back at Alices grin. I think she capacity actually be enjoying herselfBefore Alice finished her thought another thought extravasate into my head. He was arguing with himself. As I twirled around to see who it was, I realized it was Jacob unrelenting.I cant believe Im about to do this. Seriously ?C hes here with her, what does my dad expect me to do? Go up to her and tell her to leave him right here on the dance floor but my car, I genuinely want my car up and running. Stupid grasp cylinder.Okay, this isnt half bad, Bella admitted to me, but I was too busy glaring towards the doors where Jacob was leaning.I can do this. I can do this. I can do this. Jacob sing over and over in his head. Why did she have to be here? Argh He hesitated on the dance floor. skipper cylinder, he reminded himself. just remember driving around in your car, his lips twitched up. peradventure Bella in the passenger seat. The mental scope was enough to make him move closer to our dancing forms.Bella and I continued to spin without effort on the dance floor, but my eyes never left Jacob for more than a instalment of a second. My possessive side started to creep up as I watched him walked towards us.Bella noticed my distraction. What is it? she looked at me curiously.I didnt answer. She looked over her shoulder and then continued to try and focus her eyes through our continuous gyrate. Jacob continu ed to move towards us. His face displayed his thoughts of distress and discomfort.Come on, Jacob. Pull yourself together He frantically tried to calm himself. Hes not actually a vampire.He was unseasonable about that.Just do it. Ask if you can cut in. I can just relay the message from dad. Jacob looked at Bella. Wow She is positively the most beautiful girl Ive ever seen. He blinked to clear his eyes, trying to get a better visual on her. Man, this is going to suck. Im sorry, oh man I am so sorry, Bella.A snarl came burning up my throat, but I was able to stifle most of the noise.Behave Bella hissed at me in reproach.Behave? I treasured to argue but he was only two feet away.Just cut in and get it over with. This is so embarrassing. Jacobs eyebrows pulled together in concentration. Hey, Bella. Just break up with your clotheshorseplease. He shook his head. This isnt going to be good.Anger boiled under my cold skin. He wants to chat with you. The severity of my thoughts was obviou s in my voice.You made it this far. Just ask. Jacob was now standing next to us.I stopped our dancing, trying tobehave.Hey, Bella, Jacob addressed her, completely ignoring me. I was hoping you would be here. Jacob lied as he smiled brightly at Bella.Hi, Jacob. Bella beamed back. Whats up?Why did she have to return his smile? She never greeted other males so warmly. What was so special about thisJacob Black? She was just cosmos polite. That was all. give notice I cut in? he asked hesitantly, swiveling towards me.I gritted my teeth. Behavebehavebehave, I chanted over and over in my head in Bellas delicate voice. This planned conversation was angering me and now he was asking me to break my promise to Bella.Refusing to let Jacob see my growth irritability, I kept my face absent of emotion. I knew if I were to open my mouth words not appropriate to say in front of a lady would spill out. So, instead, I just carefully placed her back on her feet and took a step backwards, my teeth sti ll clenched tight enough to crush diamonds.Thanks, Jacob said pleasantly. That was easier than I imagined.Taking a steadying breath, I nodded once and turned to walk away. Moving through the crowd I positioned myself so I could see and hear their exchange.malice filled my mouth when Jacob put his hands on her waist. Jealousy ripped at me when she wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Without thinking, I was pushing my way back through the crowd. I was irate.Emmett, Alice nodded towards me. Stop him.Hes just a kid, Edward, she reminded me.Before I reached them, impregnable arms were binding me to the spot. Emmett chuckled. Tisk tisk, bro. Here? In this crowd? Cant you pick another time to rip his arms off?He let go when I froze.Id like to do that now, I glanced quickly towards Alices twirling form.You were about to do something rightfully stupid. Trust me on that. Alice excuseed.A hard laugh came from my left. Not a chance. Emmett smirked. Now calm down. What would Bella think? He looked at me in mock horror.I looked away.It was so odd to feel this angry over something as small as a dance. His hands were enchanting her on her waist. I wanted to grip him around his throat. I wanted him so far away from her that the wish was a strong sense of smell on my tongue. I was automatically sorting through the range of tortures I would bring upon him.Jeez, Edward. Calm down, Emmett muttered, his hand on my shoulder ?C restraining me. My face in his mind was showing nothing but a homicidal glare.I settled on eavesdropping. Emmett leaned against the wall beside me.Wow, Jake, how tall are you now? Bella looked up at Jacobs towering frame.I growled and Emmett patted my shoulder in understanding. I deal with this kind of stuff all the time, he thought to himself. Whats the super deal?Six-two. Jacobs thoughts were smug. In the past months he had grown several inches in height, something he was very proud of.I watched as they swayed on the spot, not really dancing due to Bellas casted foot.So, how did you end up here tonight? she questioned, but her tone was absent of curiosity, like she already knew.Just tell her, just get it over with. He swallowed hard. If I blame it on my dad, she cant really get mad at me, can she? He frowned.Can you believe my dad paid me twenty bucks to come to your prom? He confessed. That was easy enough, now the hard part.Yes, I can, Bella muttered. Well, I hope youre enjoying yourself, at least. Seen anything you like? she nodded to a group of girls lined up against the wall, waiting and volition for their knight and shining armor.Her hint to him sent me a little bit of relief. He was just a friend. Nothing more.Yeah, he sighed. You But shes taken.He glanced down at Bellas face.Bella looked away, blush rising in her porcelain cheeks.Dammit She knows I meant her. You half-witYou look really pretty, by the way, he added apprehensively. Oh crap Did that just come out of my mouth? How embarrassing. He hung his head slightly .Pretty? She is much more than that Angelic, maybe. Exquisite, yes. But pretty? Idiot.Um, thanks. Bellas forehead creased. So why did Billy pay you to come here?It didnt go without notice, her lack of compliments back to him. Jacob noticed, I noticedBurn Emmett bellowed.Emmett noticed. I had almost forgotten he was standing beside me I was so intent on listening into their conversation.Forget it. I cant do this. Jacob argued in his mind. Master cylindermaster cylinder, he chanted over and over.The look of discomfort on his face pleased me.Get it over with he grimaced.He said it was a safe place to talk to you. I swear the old man is losing his mind.His humorless chuckle was joined with a weak laugh from Bella.Is he going to say what I think hes going to say? Emmett guffawed loudly.I nodded.No way he continued to chuckle. Humans are so hilarious You sure know how to pick the good ones, Emmett chuckled in amusement.Anyway, Jacob continued. He said that if I told you something, he woul d get me that master cylinder I need, he confessed with a sheepish grin. Master cylinderyou can do this. Master cylinder.Tell me, then. I want you to get your car finished. Bella grinned back.There was a faint irritation close by. A young girl, only fifteen, screaming her fantasies at me through her thoughts, my name and face intertwined with them. Only if she knew what it would mean for my lips to be that close to her skin. It wouldnt be a kiss she would receive.I pushed her thoughts from me. I had no time to deal with it.Here goes nothing. Jacob exhaled heavily. Just set it up so you are in the clear. This isnt your faultyou were sent by your insane father. Shell understand. right?Dont get mad, okay? Jacob stared down at Bella intently.Theres no way Ill be mad at you, Jacob, she further him. I wont even be mad at Billy. Just say what you have to.I didnt deserve to have someone like Bella. She was forgiving, treacly and kind. She had even forgiven me for nearly taking her life.Da nger magnet.Well this is so stupid, Im sorry, Bella just spit it out he wants you to break up with your boyfriend. He asked me to tell you please. Jacob shook his head back and forth.I cant believe I just said that.A burst of laughter came from Emmett. He said it. I cant believe he actually said it.Pay up Jasper held out his hand. and I wasnt even here when the wolves were around. He grinned.I hadnt even noticed that he was there until right now, let alone hear them making bets over the conversation. I tuned out Jasper and Emmetts exchange.Hes still superstitious, eh? Bella pulled me back into the conversation. Her brush off was surely just pity. She was kind. That was all.Thats it? Shes not going to get mador hit me? What a reliefYeah. He was kind of over the top when you got hurt down in Phoenix. He didnt believe He believed you were attacked by Edward, he finished in thought.Finally, I saw the first signs of Bellas irritation as her eyes narrowed. I fell, she infused with a li ttle bit of mark in her voice.Shes mad. Oh crap.I know that, Jacob said quickly.He thinks Edward had something to do with me getting hurt, Bella said tersely, stating it as a fact, not a question.Bad likingreally, really bad idea. Master cylinder? What?They stopped swaying Jacobs eyes face away, Bellas eyes alight with fury. It was surprisingly strange to see her be protecting(prenominal) over me. It wasnice, even though her anger was quite comical.Look, Jacob, Bella began. I know Billy probably wont believe this, but just so you know Jacob looked up, his thoughts scattering wildly trying to find a way to patch up their little tiff Edward really did save my life. If it werent for Edward and his father, Id be dead.She forgot to add that if it werent for us, we wouldnt have had to save her in the first place.I know, Jacob claimed. I tried to tell himIm an idiot for let him convince me to do this.Hey, Im sorry you had to come do this, Jacob, Bella apologized. At any rate, you get your parts, right?Forgiveness was her virtue. There was no other meaning behind her words. I dont even think she knows how to hold a grudge.Yeah, he muttered.Maybe you could just leave off the last part, he thought. I mean, she got the gist of what he wanted her to know. right?He frowned.Theres more? Bella asked in disbelief, reading his face.Jacobs mouth twisted down further. Why did she have to be so perceptive?Forget it, he mumbled, Ill get a job and save the money myself. bye, bye, master cylinder, his thoughts were chagrined.Bellas cheeks turned red again, but this time in pure anger and not embarrassment.Just spit it out, Jacob, she hissed.Its so bad. He grimaced.I dont care. Tell me, she insisted.I cant believe she is going to make me say this.Okay but, geez, this sounds bad. He shook his head. He said to tell you, no, to warn you, that and this is his plural, not mine he lifted one hand and made little quotations marks in the air Well be watching.Please dont scream.He cr inged in anticipation.I growled at Billys words.Bellas response took us both off guard. She stared at him for a second and then laughed loudly.Sorry you had to do this, Jake. she continued to snicker.I dont mind that much.Shew. He breathed a sigh of relief. Now that that is over with He grinned. maybe I could enjoy a dance with her. His eyes roamed over her body appreciatively. I really like how her dress falls just right on her body. She has amazing curves.Emmett grabbed my arm when he saw Jacobs eyes undressing Bella. I leaned against the wall again, angry I had to stand through this torture.So, Jacob smiled. Should I tell him you said to butt the hell out? he asked hopefully. It would serve him right, mad old manNo, she exhaled. Tell him I said thanks. I know he means well.Gradually the song dissipated and morphed into another song. Bella instantly dropped her arms. It pleased me to see that she didnt want to continue their awkward dance. Jacob, on the other hand, was thoroughly displeased.I made my way through the crowd.ButI His hands hesitated on her waist and his gaze turned toward her casted leg. Well, I cant just leave her here like this, he told himself.Do you want to dance again? Or can I help you get somewhere? he asked uncertainly.Thats all right, Jacob. Ill take it from here. I glared at him.Gah Jacob jumped slightly, and stared wide-eyed at me in surprise.Hey, I didnt see you there, he mumbled. I guess Ill see you around, Bella. He stepped back, waving halfheartedly.bad timing.Bella grinned at him. Yeah, Ill see you later.She was just being courteous. It was only in her nature.Sorry, he said again before he turned for the door. what a freak.As the next songs melody began weaving its way through the crowd I pulled Bella back into my arms. She instantly warmed my body. The medicine was awful, so I played my own tune in my head, dancing to it instead.Bellas eyes roamed over my face happily before she leaned her head against my chest. I tightened my arms around her and she sighed, content.Feeling better? she teased.Not really, I said through my teeth.Dont be mad at Billy, she sighed, her hot breath feed through my clothes, down to my skin. He just worries about me for Charlies sake. Its nothing personal.She had it all wrong.Im not mad at Billy, I revised in a curt voice. But his son is irritating me.Her head left my chest then. Our eyes met and the intensity of her gaze gave me the impression she was trying to read my mind.Why? Her eyes grew tight in suspicion.First of all, he made me break my promise.Her eyebrows crunched up in confusion. The look of perplexity made my lips twitch up.I promised I wouldnt let go of you tonight. I explained.Oh. Well, I forgive you.Thanks. But theres something else. I frowned. He called you pretty, my previous anger began bubbling to the surface. Thats practically an insult, the way you look right now. Youre much more than beautiful.She giggled. You might be a little biased.I dont think thats it . Besides, I have excellent eyesight.I lifted her up, bringing her close to my chest. We continued our dancing. Her hair moved slightly with our breeze. Waves of freesia floated in the air around us.So are you going to explain the reason for all of this?What did she mean by that? Her eyes lifted to the crepe paper and her lips pursed. I understood. I decided it was time to move our conversation to a less populated place. Twirling the opposite direction we spun gracefully through the crowd toward the back door.I wish Mike could dance like that Jessica waved at Bella as we flew by, her eyes green with jealousy. Where are they going? Bella smiled at her. Angela was in Ben Cheneys arms, enjoying my gift to her. She deserved happiness.Finally, we were away from all the stares and eavesdroppers. The sun was beginning to dissipate below the horizon, the sky a brilliant color of pink and orange.Her elegant features were glowing in the coppery color of the sun. Without effort I swept her off her feet. There was a bench under two madrone trees and I walked over and sat down, Bellas delicate arms wrapped around my neck. I held her closer, never wanting this moment to end.It doesnt have to end. We could have each other for eternity. I banished that thought immediately. The moon was already up, visible through the gauzy clouds. I looked up, wishing the sun wouldnt fade to night.The point? Bella prompted softly.Twilight, again, I whispered. Another ending. No matter how perfect the day is, it always has to end. few things dont have to end, she muttered through her teeth.I sighed. I knew what she was thinkingwhat she wanted. But I couldnt give it to her. It was best to just ignore her train of thought.I brought you to the prom, I said slowly, because I dont want you to miss anything. I dont want my mien to take anything away from you, if I can help it. I want you to be human. I want your life to continue as it would have if Id died in nineteen-eighteen like I should have.Sh e trembled slightly before she shook her head angrily. In what strange parallel dimension would I ever have gone to prom of my own free will? If you werent a mebibyte times stronger than me, I would never have let you get away with this.My lips curved into a half-smile at her kittenish anger. It wasnt so bad, you said so yourself.Thats because I was with you.I gazed absently back up at the moon. Promit was the only formal occasion that I could think of this evening. Did she think we were leaving the city? I was curious now.Will you tell me something? I asked, glancing down at her in amusement.Dont I always?Just promise youll tell me, I insisted, grinning.Fine. She was suspicious.You seemed honestly surprised when you figured out that I was taking you here, I began.I was, she interjected.Exactly, I agreed. But you must have had some other theory Im curious what did you think I was dressing you up for?Her lips pursed, a slight pucker forming between her brows. I dont want to tell yo u.You promised, I reminded her.I know.Whats the problem? This should be good. Her cheeks were red, the blush filling the air with her silky aroma.I think it will make you mad or good-for-nothing.Her words held some meaning, yet I couldnt grasp it. My eyebrows pulled together as I speculated the subtlety of her words. It was moments like these I wished I could read her mind.I still want to know. Please?She sighed. I waited expectantly for her answer.Well I assumed it was some kind of occasion. But I didnt think it would be some trite human thing prom she sneered.The meaning was slowly surfacing.Human? I asked flatly.Suddenly, her blush deepened to a scarlet red and she looked down, her fingers lightly tugging a piece of chiffon.I waited in silence. She would tell me, I just had to be patient.Okay, her shoulders slumped as her breath rushed out. So I was hoping that you might have changed your mind that you were going to change me, after all.The mingled fury and shock was present o n my face. We had this conversation already. I wasnt going to change her. I refused.First, I was furious. Absolutely irate that she would even think I would take her soul. What did she think me capable of? Second, her blood, beyond delicious, would never be a strong enough siren call to make mechange her. What if I tried and I wasnt able to stop? What if I did change her and she forever dislike me? Isabella Swan, forever stalking the night for all time, never aging, never ever-changing soulless. Many emotions filled my head and ran down my veins.Her words replayed in my mind. I assumed it would be some kind ofoccasion. Was she joking? She had to be, she couldnt be serious.You thought that would be a black tie occasion, did you? I teased, touching the lapel of my James Bond tux in amusement.She frowned. I dont know how these things work. To me, at least, it seems more rational than prom does.Yes. I wanted to say. Because what you wear will really matter when youre burning. I continu ed to grin at her, despite the image in my head. Its not funny, her frown deepened.No, youre right, its not, I agreed, my smile fading. Id rather treat it like a joke, though, than believe youre serious.But I am serious.I didnt realize I was holding my breath until I let out a deep sigh. Could this really be what she wanted? I know. And youre really that willing?She bit her delicate lip and nodded.So ready for this to be the end, I muttered to myself, for this to be the twilight of your life, though your life has barely started. Youre ready to give up everything.Its not the end, its the beginning, she disagreed in a whisper of her warm breath.Im not worth it, I said sadly.Do you remember when you told me that I didnt see myself very clearly? she asked, raising her eyebrows. You obviously have the same blindness.I know what I am. I stated. A monster.She sighed.A course of action had just occurred to me.Youre ready now, then? I asked, my eyes inquisitory hers.Um. she gulped. Yes? It was a question.I smiled at my plan before wretched my lips over her soft skin. I breathed softly at the corner of her jaw, letting the flavor burn down my throat.Right now? I whispered, moving my lips down her neck. She trembled under my touch. I wanted to bring our lips together fiercely, but I resisted.Yes, she whispered.Her breathing began to pick up, her heart pounding out a jagged rhythm. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed her hands balled up into tight fists. She showed all the signs of distress, yet she didnt move.I chuckled darkly, and leaned away. I was discomfited by her actions. She didnt take any action for self preservation. I was her defender vampire, though. My protection included keeping her human.You cant really believe that I would give in so easily, I said with a sour advance to my mocking tone. It was with great effort that I didnt yell at her for making it so easy.A girl can dream.What I screamed in my head. My eyebrows rose. Is that what you dream about? Being a monster?Not exactly, her lips turned down. generally I dream about being with you forever. There was a sad ache in her voice.Instantly I understood. Our dreams, per say, were the same. All I wanted was to be with her forever, but for her to wish for this soulless existence to be with me was absurd. It shouldnt be allowed. In that moment I was decided. Leaving wasnt an option. I needed her, and she needed me, too. All previous thoughts of leaving her to her human life, her future, disappeared, like someone popped a balloon.Bella. My fingers lightly traced the shape of her lips. I will stay with you isnt that enough?She smiled gently under my fingertips. equal for now.I frowned. For now, I scoffed. She was determined, but I wasnt going to concede to her wishes. I exhaled a low thundery growl.She touched my face. Look, she breathed. I love you more than everything else in the world combined. Isnt that enough?Me, too.Yes, it is enough, I answered, smiling. Enough for forever .I leaned down to press my cold lips once more to her throat.The End.