Worthless (A Twilight Fan Fiction)

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Bella POV

Edward was kissing me. I could barely register the thought in my head. His frozen lips were on mine, moving gently in a hypnotizing pattern. He was so cold, yet it felt like my blood had begun to boil. His arms had gently circled around my frail waist as he deepened the kiss, making me sigh in content.

“Hey!”

We broke apart suddenly, turning to the light and feminine voice that had interrupted our intimate moment.

“Yes, Alice?” Edward hissed.

“I’m glad that you guys have finally reached this stage in your relationship,” she said with a smile, “But we have to go. The sun will come out in about fifteen minutes.”

That information captured Edward’s attention as he let out an irritated sigh. I couldn’t help but to giggle at his behavior as I leaned over and placed a chaste kiss on his cheek. He broke out into a radiant grin, leaning over to place one final kiss on my mouth as he helped me into the car.

I couldn’t help but to let the fear and worry overtake me as we approached the castle. What if my masters discovered Edward and me? Would they torture him? Kill him? Tears threatened to spill over my eyes as these thoughts filled my head. Not wanting to draw any attention to myself, my eyes blinked rapidly to rid themselves of the unwanted saltwater.

The car door suddenly opened, alerting me that we had reached our destination. Edward and Alice quickly led me into the castle in hopes of avoiding any sort of trouble. Thankfully, we made it to Edward’s suite in one piece.

“Thank you for accompanying me today, guys,” Alice said as she leaned over to hug Edward. He hugged her back with a gentle smile on his face. I knew that he truly loved his sister despite all the times she annoyed him. Alice embraced me as well, and shockingly whispered into my ear.

“You guys are so cute together.”

I knew that Edward heard her little remark as he grinned victoriously. Alice saw herself to the door, shopping bags in hand, with a small smirk. As soon as the door shut with a soft click, I let out a giggle.

“She really is something,” I murmured. Edward wordlessly made his way to me and embraced me in his stony grip. Tilting my head up by the chin, he stared at down at me with an unreadable expression. His lips met mine in yet another gentle kiss. My arms wounded around his neck tightly as I shuddered.

Edward was the only man I’ve ever kissed willingly. I’m still terrified of men, especially vampire men, but not with Edward. He was different, in a good way. He made me feel so special, so . . . in love.

For the first time in my life, I didn’t feel worthless.

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Edward POV

I loved her.

I was deeply and irrevocably in love with Bella. She had bewitched me, body and soul. Her gentle beauty and rare selflessness had drawn me in, and now my heart would be forever hers.

But, would this gentle woman love me in return? Could she find the light in this dark soul of a monster? This was the one thing I would ever pray for; for her to love me as much as I loved her. However, I still was not ready to confess this to her. We’ve only known each other for a month, and a person as fragile as her needed time. I couldn’t giver too much more, for I would be leaving Italy in another month.

And I planned to take Bella with me.

“Edward?” a sweet voice called. Turning my attention towards Bella, I couldn’t help but to smile. She had decided to curl up on the couch and practice her reading. She could read fairly well now, and had upgraded from simple children’s books to small novels.

“Yes, beautiful?”

A light blush rose to her cheeks as she heard the endearment I chose for her. But her expression quickly turned serious as she spoke.

“When do you plan on leaving me?” She asked with a pained look on her face. I could see the tears in her eyes threatening to spill over onto her cheeks. I quickly made my way to her, cupping her face in my palms gently.

“I don’t,” I said simply. Bella looked shocked and confused at my answer.

“What do you mean, Edward?”

“I’m going to take you with me, Bella,” I began. “I’m taking you with me to Forks; to my home. I want you to be with me for a very long time, if you’ll have me.”

By now, Bella was crying hysterically as she gripped onto my shirt.

“Oh, Edward,” she cried as I held her to me. “Of c-course I’ll have you. You’ve treated me like no other. You’re kind and l-loving; a good man.”

Bella hesitated slightly, as she pulled back from my chest. Looking into my eyes, she opened her mouth with confidence.

“I love you, Edward.”