“You’re thirsty” Her eyes were still upon mine as I opened them and stared at her; utter amazement glittering in them I’m sure.

“How did y-“

“Your eyes, they are darker than usual. And these” her fingers traced under my eyes; clearly highlighting the dark rings. Thankfully, to those who do not know what I am, they just looked like your average dark bags caused by a lack of sleep. Oh to sleep would be a blessing, to wake up next to the one I love and feel human would be a gift that I can never be given. Yet of late, it has been bothering me more so. It is maddening not being able to touch, hold and kiss my sweet Bella for long periods. She tries so hard to hide the fact that when I pull away, or tell her no, it hurts her. There is nothing more that I want to do than to take her in my arms and kiss her deeply, take in her scent and not be thwarted with its teasing apparel; or at least be able to give into it in a human way, the way lovers do. “If you want to go, you can” I shook my head and pulled her close.

“I never wish to leave you” My words were true; not tasteless like so many other young ‘lovers’.

“Don’t be silly Edward, how can I have you to myself if you’re finding me all tempting” I smiled at her ridiculous comment. How could she ever not be tempting to me?

“You will always tempt me my dearest Bella” I lowered my body down slightly closer to her form>

“E-Edward w-what…” My face was hovering next to her neck now; I could feel the heat radiating off of her even without touching.

I let my lips touch her neck as I trailed kisses up to her ear “Breathe Bella” My voice was nothing but a whisper now. I love to see her squirm and this was just the icing on the cake. Her body shivered slightly as she did what I asked. My hand gently moved to her waist, if I was slow and she didn’t make any sudden movements, I may be able to continue at a steady pace. Both of her arms rose up and linked around my neck, and only until I pulled her up and placed her upon my lap were we able to continue. Her lips gentle brushed against mine and we kissed; slowly and regardless of the fact it was only a peck, I was in bliss; complete and utter bliss. Her lips moved in an artistic way as they pressed against my cheek, then my jaw, my neck… I felt her hand move toward my shirt and I had to stop her before I lost control and took advantage of her innocence.  

 “Soon Bella, soon my love” I linked my fingers with her adventurous hand and pressed her against the bed. “Patience my little lamb…”

“We can never have a normal relationship because we never will be normal Edward” I hated it when she was upset like this, when I was unable to give her what she wants; what I want. I placed my finger to her lips and voicelessly quietened her.

“I’m dangerous Bella, that will never change, but things will be easier, and when the time is right, we will try, you have my word, okay?” Chocolate brown covered her eyes as she nodded. I brushed it all away so I could see her brown pearls; so I could see what she was truly thinking. Her eyelids closed and opened at a slow rate; she was tired, that was clear. I positioned her so she was once again placed next to me. A light kiss was all I pressed against her forehead before gently trying to move away.

“Edward…” I turned around and nodded. “Be here when I wake up okay?” I returned to my previous place upon her bed.

“Of course, aren’t I always?”

“When y-you hunt I w-worry” her voice was slurred and full of sleep. I laughed; her comments were getting better and better as time went on. Does she not realise the full extent of what I can do; what I am capable of?

“Sleep Bella. Sleep my love and don’t worry. I’ll be here when you wake” I started to hum her lullaby; a common thing I did now. Somehow my voice brought comfort to her, and within only a few moments her body went slack in my arms and was able to retreat.

“You don’t know what you do to me, do you little lamb. My foolish little lamb” I thought as I gave one last look into the dark bedroom, and jumped out the window.

Blood calls…