Edward Cullen's Stalking Class 101

Chapter 24 - Back to the Stalking

Bella's POV

I woke up in Edward's room. I didn't want to move too much and let him know I was awake because I was in bliss. Edward was lying beside me with his arms wrapped around me tightly and he has his nose pressed to my hair. Then I ruined it by letting out a tiny contented sigh and he heard it. Shit.

"You're awake?" Edward asked lifting his head to look at me. he loosened his grip so I could turn and face him.

"Yes, but I don't want to be awake. I don't want you to go." I complained, wrapping my arms around him as tightly as I could.

"It's okay Bella, we're not leaving until this afternoon."

"What time is it now?"

"Eight."

I smiled and loosened my grip. "Good."

"So what do you want to do this morning?"

"Lie here, with you, enjoy our alone time." I nuzzled into Edward's chest. He always smelt so good.

"I would love to but – no, Alice, no!"

I looked at him confused but Edward was looking past me to his bedroom door. I turned to face the door too. In walked Alice wearing old clothes, or at least what I think were old clothes. It's not like Alice Cullen wore the same outfit twice. She walked over to sit on the edge of the bed, Edward's grip tightened around me and he moved further away from Alice.

"Oh come on it's not that bad!" Alice replied, I think she was talking to Edward.

"Yes it is! It's dangerous!" Edward yelled.

"IT'LL BE FINE I SAW NOTHING BAD!"

"NO ALICE!"

Wow. Edward could be really scary when he raised his voice, but then again so could Alice.

"Maybe we should let Bella decide."

"No. Alice you know what she'll pick and you know I still don't know if I can control myself around her and what about Jasper?"

"Jasper will be fine! And personally, I think it'll be fine! Have a little faith Edward."

"What's going on?" I asked.

"Alice wants you to come with us while we hunt." Edward replied, glaring at Alice.

"Oh..." Now I knew why Edward looked so worried. Being in the woods with several vampires that are hunting animals but really should be hunting humans didn't sound very safe. I knew that the Cullens would never hurt me on purpose but I also know that they aren't always in control of their thirst. So maybe it was best I sat out of this family outing. "I don't want to go."

"Really?" Alice asked. "I thought you would have. Maybe you could have learnt a thing or two for the future."

"Alice don't." Edward warned. "Bella you're making the right choice; you don't know what we are capable of when we unleash the bloodthirsty monster inside."

"And you talk about me scaring her. Jeez Edward." Alice sighed. "Well if you aren't coming with us then enjoy your Cullen-free day. Try not to miss me too much." And with that she left the room.

"Edward..."

"Yes?"

"How long will you be hunting for?"

"Not that long Bella. I promise to be back by tonight."

"Good,"

"Now come on, let's go get you fed."