After Time [Twilight Fan Fiction]

8. House

8. House

Amarillo, TX

October 2010

Peter

When we arrived in Amarillo, it was getting later. Robyn appeared to enjoy sight seeing in Amarillo. I could tell she was tired. She hadn't had much sleep since I had been gone. Part of me wondered if it was fatigue that was causing her attitude. I had expected her to go postal on me laughing about the idea of vampires, but she was obviously the opposite. It was like nothing could touch her, she was just happy to be with me.

"The house is still a little ways. We're on the outer edge of Amarillo. Do you want to continue driving or do you want to run?" I ask over my shoulder at a red light. She seemed to enjoy the bike more than I thought she would actually.

"Do you think we could run? I hate to say this but I've just grown a little tired. A bath and a nice bed sounds lovely."

I crack a smile and nod. I store my bike in the familiar parking garage where I know no one will disturb it. She tucked herself under my arm with a smile on her face. I was content now that I knew she was safe but I knew in a split second I would be a million times worse than I was. I know what it's like to love her now. If I ever lose her, I don't know I'd do. I told her the truth, while I still care for Jasper, if he chose not to care about either of us, I would still love her. It just be us against the world, I wouldn't care one bit because she means the world to me.

We walk among the crowds for a few minutes until we hit brush of forest. She climbs onto my back as instructed before I take off. I think she secretly enjoys the speed as she laughs next to my ear. I can feel the vibration from her body into mine. I've thought more than once about sex between us. I don't know if it's something that could be done while she was human or something that needed to wait until she was turned. Not to mention the situation with Jasper, I'm just not sure how that's going to go.

She enjoys my nearly missing trees countless times. It's probably ten minutes when we finally arrive on the dirt road that leads to the house. She stares at me curiously when I urge her to drop down.

"We're almost there, don't worry," I smirk noticing her displeasure. Obviously she thought I'd carry her to the door. That could still be arranged. Part of my worries about her now if I ever need to leave the house. It was another reason it took me longer than necessary with cleaning of the house. Upon building I decided to add a new addition, a panic room which I've managed to perfect with no problems that might come to light. It's the best I can do for when I'm gone and she's completely alone.

We hold hands along the road and two minutes later we approach the gate with a keypad. "I'll make sure you have the code," I tell her as I press the buttons. She's surprised by my level of security. As long as it's secured like a compound, most vampires steer clear. They realize the territory is claimed and newborns will stay away as well as nomads. Humans never venture this far out unless I already know about it.

"Wow," she whispers, "you really have gone all out."

I shrug, "I like my privacy but I also like being safe. I'd like to pat myself on the back for thinking of safety when I bought this place."

She stares ahead and gasps when she sees the house and property. "Please, tell me you have horses..."

I grin when she spots a free horse giggling to herself. "There are only two horses. I'll have to get another soon."

She shrugs, "That's fine with me. I'd like to ride with you for a little while anyway. The only times I've ridden a horse were when I was a baby and when I was at church camp."