Cold Grey Light

Two Pieces

Edward's POV

I was cuddling Bella like I normally do while she sleeps when I smelt dead blood. I recognized it as Bella's period. I decided that I should wake her up and save her the mess.

"Love, I think you started your period," I whispered softly into Bella's ear.

"No I didn't," Bella mumbled in an annoyed tone, "just let me sleep."

"Bella, I can smell it," I said a little louder to let her know she needed to deal with it.

"Edward I didn't. I'm tired just let me sleep," Bella screeched at me, much to my surprise.

"Fine," I said smoothly putting just a little hurt into my tone.

I slide soundlessly off the bed and sat down in the rocking chair in the corner.

Bella snuggled back into her blanket and settled down for a second before the blood smell got stronger and she threw her blanket off and trudged towards the bathroom. I waited patiently until she came back. I expected her to go back to bed but instead she walked over and sat on my lap. I was surprised but I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her close. Before I could blink she was sobbing into my chest.

"I'm s-sor-ry for s-scream-ming at y-you," Bella sobbed into my chest.

"I know, it's ok," I said softly as I started rubbing her back.

"N-no..." Bella hiccupped and didn't finish.

"Shh," I said softly trying to comfort her, "I understand. It's alright."

Bella stopped talking and just sobbed. Once she stopped I thought she would get up or at least look at me but she just snuggled closer to my chest and closed her eyes. I pulled her closer and started softly rocking us. We stayed cuddling like that until I heard Bella's stomach growl. I smiled down at her.

"Breakfast time for the human?" I asked softly, still smiling down at her.

I watched as Bella winced at bit and shook her head.

"Bella, are you sure?" I asked softly, not wanting to upset her.

"Yeah," Bella mumbled, "cramps."

I watched as Bella moved a hand to rest on her lower abdomen. I gently moved her hand and replaced it with my own. I felt her relax a bit as she sighed.

"Do you want to take something for your cramps?" I asked softly, "then maybe we can get you something small to eat and head over to my house, if you want."

"Ok," Bella said quietly as she sat up and slide off my lap.

I stood up and gently took Bella's hand in mine then led her to the bathroom. When we got there I found the ibuprofen in the cupboard and handed Bella two of the pills followed by a glass of water. Bella swallowed the pills then handed the glass back to me. I sent it on the counter after I emptied it then took Bella's hand again and led her down to the kitchen.

When we walked into the kitchen Bella flopped into a chair and put her head on the table. I stood beside her and started gently rubbing her back again.

"What do you want to eat Love?" I asked softly as I moved to gently stroking her cheek.

Bella just shrugged and wrapped her arms around her stomach.

"How about I get you a granola bar and you can eat it on the way," I suggested softly.

"Ok," Bella mumbled as she closed her eyes.

"Love, you have to get dressed if we're going to my house," I said slightly amused.

"Can't you just pick something for me and I'll change when we get there," Bella whined, "I really don't wanna go up the stairs again."