Twilight Collision: Falling Into Pieces

First Argument

We spent the whole day lounging around the main house while waiting for the family to arrive from their hunting trip mid-afternoon. It was seldom that we had the house all to ourselves so we wanted to make the most of it.

Even though I try not to think about the event yesterday, it didn't stop me from being too overly cautious every time I was near Bella and she could definitely see the extra caution that I was taking. It was something that I intended to take until I would be strong enough to control myself not to hurt her or at least not lose myself to desire without having to accidentally kill the love of my life in the process.

"Pancakes?" Bella asked as she came out of the kitchen carrying a plate with ten layers of pancakes topped with chocolate syrup. My nose wrinkled in response and she just shrugged her shoulder while settling in the couch beside me.

"I'm pretty sure normal humans don't eat that many in a single serving" I commented and she just frowned.

"You know I'm not a normal human and besides, after all the running that I've been doing, I feel like I could eat a full meal and still be looking for more and to think, this is just snacks." Bella looked at her flat stomach as if trying to think.

"Huh, good thing I'd be able to burn all this food off" I laughed. It was so unlike Bella to be conscious with her figure. Bella started eating her food while I leaned back to watch her every move. From time to time, I would fix a stray hair on her face which earned me a blush every time.

"Stop staring" She finally said after finishing her food and I only gave her my most dazzling smile which made her turn scarlet again. The phone rang at that moment and Bella let out a sigh of relief while quickly picking up the phone.

"Cullen Residence"

"Hey Bella" I could hear Alice on the other line.

"Oh, Hey Alice! How was your trip?" Bella asked casually.

"It was delightful! The boys were able to wrestle some bears along the way. Too bad Edward wasn't there." Alice replied like it wasn't our source of food that they were talking about.

"I'm sure I didn't miss much" I commented knowing Alice could hear me pretty well.

"I can 'see' that" she replied dryly. How's your side Bella?" My smile turned into a frown. Way to spoil my good mood. I could hear Esme on the background chastising Alice about bringing up the topic.

"You saw that didn't you? Of course, you did..." Bella asked and there was a hint of embarrassment on her face.

"You are okay, right?" Alice asked again and I appreciate my sister's concern for Bella but I would rather forget about that incident if I can.

"Yeah." Bella opened her shirt and was looking at the small bruise and I couldn't help and inspect it as well. She looked at me with the same confused look as I have.

"Ahm, actually, it's almost... gone... so don't worry about it 'kay?" I let my fingers trace the remains of the bruise and remembered that the incident just happened yesterday. Normally, it should still be prominent but it was almost gone now. I was happy that it healed fast but it goes to show how Bella's body was still a mystery to us. Fast healing would have to be added to the list of Bella's abilities from now on. Come to think of it. Her recovery from James' attack was quite fast and nobody ever thought anything mysterious going on there.

Bella held her hand to my face and I kissed the tips of her fingers to help her keep calm. I bet it was even harder for her to get to know something about her abilities one by one.

"Just making sure" Alice replied.

"Don't worry. I can take care of myself and besides, one day, I won't have to worry about being hurt once I become one of you." Bella's comment caught me off guard that I dropped her hand in my lap. I could hear silence on the other line. I'm pretty sure all of them heard what Bella said.