Xmas and New Years

A very Merry Xmas and a super Happy New Yerar to everyone. Just thoguht I'd check in and let you all know that the next chapter of SotN will be updating int he new year... I'm typing my little fingers off... promise.

Chapter 9 - In the Cold Night - Teaser

A short while later after what felt like the longest drive ever I stop outside Bella’s darkened house and turn the Impala’s rumbling engine off.

“So...” Bella starts saying as bites her bottom lip.

I want to reach out and pull her across the stick shift into my lap and do that to her lip myself. Every rational part of me is telling me that I shouldn’t. I’m a hunter. There is no place for relationships in my life and Bella can never be just a roll in the hay as I pass through town on my way to another job. She deserves more. I wish I could be the one to offer her more but my lifestyle doesn’t allow for it.

“What’s wrong, Edward?” Bella asks turning towards me. “What are you thinking?”

“That I can’t...” I trail off unsure about how I would explain this to Bella. How do you tell someone that you want them but don’t want them at the same time?

“That you can’t what, Edward?” she asks sounding a little angry. “That you can’t kiss me then run away from me? That what you did was wrong?”

“Bella,” I sigh, looking away from her and out my window. “I shouldn’t have kissed you, it was wrong and I apologise.”

“Kissed me? Edward, I don’t know if you noticed but I kissed you back.” I look back at her at that moment and find Bella only inches away from me. “I wanted to kiss you,” Bella breathes and I can smell her sweet scent before it caresses my skin. She smells like lilacs and rain.

“Bella...” I start but before I’m able to continue she pushes her soft lips against mine, her tongue gently requesting entry.

Chapter 9 - In the Cold, Cold Night song teaser

The song teaser for my next chapter is In the Cold, Cold Night by the White Stripes...

Chapter 8 - Night Got Deathly Quiet

Chapter 8 has been posted on fanfiction.net and here for your enjoyment. The Enocian/English translation of what Mike says to Edward in the end will only be sent to those who review and let em know what they think of my chapter.

Have fun reading.

Chapter 8 - Night Got Deathly Quiet - Teaser

We’re all sitting in silence, contemplating everything Edward has said when there’s a knock at the door, causing Alice and I jump and the boys to look at each other, silently communicating a battle plan from the expressions on their faces.

“Let me see who it is before you get out your Hex bags, boys,” Alice says, getting up and disappearing to the front door.

“Charlie!” Alice says loudly, obviously letting us know who it is. “To what do we owe the pleasure?”

I feel panic spreading through my limbs from the ground up before realising that I’m not doing anything wrong by being here. Charlie’s the one keeping secrets from me, not the other way around. It still doesn’t mean that I don’t feel like a little girl in trouble though.

“They’re in the den,” Alice says loudly again. “Right this way.” A few seconds later Alice comes through the door and gives me a wide eyed look, apologising.

“Edward. Jasper. Emmett,” Charlie says, looking at each of the boys in turn before realizing that I’m also there. “Bella? What are you doing here?” Charlie asks confused, a frown making his middle aged face look a little older.

“Hi Dad,” I say and get up to give him a peck on the cheek. “What are you doing here?” I ask, turning his question back on him.

“I came to see the Masen boys but... I can see now you guys are busy, I’ll come back later,” Charlie says and hesitantly turns to leave the room.

“Oh don’t be silly,” I say, a little irritated. “You know dad, I’m not a little snot faced girl with pigtails anymore.”

“W-What?” Charlie asks confused.

“I know you probably haven’t said anything to me before because of some misguided idea of protecting me Dad, and I appreciate it. But, I don’t appreciate being lied to, even if lying was just not telling me.”

“Bells,” Charlie says looking like he’s at a total loss about what I’m talking about. “I don’t think this is really the time to have this conversation. Whatever this conversation is.”

“Demons, Dad,” blurt out. “I know about them.”

“W-wh-what?” Charlie stammers.

Chapter 7 – Last Night

Sitting on the edge of my bed I can’t help the feeling of concern washing over me as I think about the way she looked this morning. From what I have already figured out about Bella, I’m sure she went to work today, opting to not skip out on responsibility. For some unknown reason I just can’t seem to get her out of my head. I get up off the bed, push my hand through my hair and sigh as I grab my keys, knowing that what I’m about to do is probably the stupidest thing I have ever done.

Man up, Cullen!

I have to see her. I just need to make sure that she really is okay after all the strange events over the past few days. At least that’s what I tell myself.

“I’m going into town for a while,” I tell Jasper, who is sitting on the  couch watching Jeopardy with Alice.

“Everything okay?” Jasper asks as perceptive as always.

“Yeah, everything is fine... uhm we just need more beer,” I reply with a weak ass excuse.

Alice looks at me knowingly, offering me a small smile before saying, “Will you please bring me some Amaretto?”

“Sure thing babe,” I say before turning and heading out the door.

Chapter 6 - Sleeping Beauty Teaser

Seeing Sam’s body suddenly go limp is too much for me and I moan out loud, “Oh God!”

Edwards’s entire body spins around at my exclamation. He looks concerned and shocked that I’m there. I decide not to hang around for an explanation and start running as fast as I can back through the forest.

I’m not completely certain that I’m going in the right direction but I don’t care. I have to get away. I don’t understand what they’ve done to Sam. I don’t even know if they’ve killed him or not. He looked dead. Distracted by the idea that Sam could indeed be dead; I trip and fall over a downed tree, cutting both my palms. Lying on the ground, I hear Edward calling.

“Bella, wait!”

He’s running after me. So, without hesitation, I get up off the ground and set off running again. I try to focus on where I’m running; not wanting to fall and get hurt again or worse, get caught by psycho-chanter behind me.

My heart feels like it’s almost climbing out of my chest and my lungs are burning from running. Boy, I’m out of shape. As I reach a clearing in the forest I can feel Edward running only a few feet behind me almost silently.

“Bella,” Edward implores as he grabs onto my shoulder.

Without thinking, I grab onto his wrist and bend over forward, pulling at Edward’s arm. As hard as I can, I throw him over me and onto the ground. He hits the ground so hard I can hear the air whoosh out of his lungs as he is winded. I’m so shocked that I actually threw Edward over my shoulder that I just stand there staring at him lying on the ground. It’s only when he starts getting up that I realize that I’m still staring and I turn around and start running again.

“Wait, God dammit!” Edward curses, this time wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me into his body. The feel of his body makes my heart skip one of its fast beats. The smell of him envelopes me and I’m lost in sensation for a moment before it dawns on me that I am still in danger.

“Let me go!” I scream, elbowing him in the ribs.

“Ugh,” Edward cringes as my elbow connects with his ribs. “Just wait a sec’. Relax. I’m not going to hurt you, Bella.”

“Like Hell!” I scream, trying my best to get out of his grip. I manage to break free but only get a few steps away from him when he grabs onto my shoulders and spins me around to face him. He forces me to move backwards a few steps until I’m pushed against the rough bark of a tree; Edwards’s warm body is flush against me as he holds both my wrist above my head. His deep, dark green eyes are only a few inches away from mine. I realize that my breathing is still hitched, though this time I’m sure it’s not as a result of running.

Chapter 5 - A Quiet Night Teaser

I walk out of the station without another look at Charlie’s receptionist. I must remember to tell Emmett about her; he’ll need some entertainment while he’s here and I don’t want him to even contemplate trying to chat up Bella Swan.

I’m lost in thought of chocolate brown eyes and porcelain skin as I round the corner of the police station. Suddenly I crash into something firm but soft. It feels like someone has punched me in the gut and I stumble backward from the impact and land flat on my back. Before I’m able to right myself I feel a soft body land on top of me and I find myself staring into the chocolate brown eyes I had just been thinking about. Images of glistening porcelain skin and intertwined limbs flashed through my mind like a strobe light show.

“Oh my God, I’m sorry. I’m such a klutz sometimes. I didn’t see you,” she says, pushing herself off me before slipping and hitting me in the chin with her head again.

“Ow!” We both exclaim and burst out laughing. I take her by the shoulders and slowly help her get off me and get up off the ground dusting myself off.

“Are you okay?” I ask, concerned. She bumped into my chin so hard, I’m sure she’s going to end up with a bruise. She’s wearing a gray, a-line pencil skirt with a soft white button-down shirt and a pair of glasses that makes her look like an erotic school teacher. I have to shake my head to clear it of X-rated thoughts of her bending over a desk in the principal’s office.

“I’m fine, it happens to me all the time,” she replies and looks up at me for the first time since our tumble.

“Hi,” I say, smiling at her. “I’m Edward Masen. You’re Bella, right?”

“Umm, yeah. Hi,” she replies, the hesitation in her tone making her voice quiver, almost unperceptive to me. The last time she saw me I was dragging a crazed Alice out of her room. No wonder she’s apprehensive.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t able to introduce myself to you before. My hands were kind of tied up.”

“You could say that, I suppose,” she says laughing lightly. It’s a beautiful sound that seems to makes the air around us seem just that little bit electric. “Well, it was nice to meet you Edward.” Bella blushes, making that electric current in the air shoot through my body. I wonder what that blush would look like on the rest of her.

“Yeah,” I say clearing my throat, trying to regain my composure. “Nice to meet you, Bella.”

The effect this woman has on me makes no sense. I’ve never been someone who spent any time rolling around in the hay, as they say. I leave that to Emmett. I’ve never had time for emotions and love; I leave that shit to Carlisle and Esme. But seeing her blush and hearing her laugh has had a bigger effect on me than watching Casa Erotica.

I stand, frozen in place, watching her walk away from me, listening to her heels click on the ground, as if entranced by a love spell. Just before she disappears from view she gives me a quick look and blushes again. The sight makes my dick twitch, letting me know he likes the thought of her blushing all too much.  It takes me a few minutes to get my brain functioning again but eventually I shake off this strange feeling and turn to get into the Impala.

Interviews, Flu and Plot Bunnies

So I'm lying flat on my back with the flu again... 3rd time in 6 weeks. And no it's still not fun being pregnant and sick and the same time. So I know all of you are expecting an update this week so I though I'd stop by to let you know that that probably wont be happening. My muse has run away cause she's scared of getting sick too.  I'm trying my hardest to get it to you as soon as possible.

In the mean time why don't you go read the Meet the Author Interview I had with SparklingWand. She asked me interesting questions. Go to www.sparklingwand.com

You can also keep busy be reading Judging Books by Savage7287. The plot bunny was inspired by Mariamaral and I cause we were lucky enough to win the Hide & Drink: Carlisle, Bella and the Banana Contest. Here's the link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6324659/1/Judging_Books

I've entered the All Hallows Eve Contest so please take some time to go read and vote for your favourite (hopefully mine) at http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2496726/

Chapter 4 - All Night Long

Chapter 4 has been posted on ffn and of course here. Click on the link above to take you to it and remember to let me know what you thought of it. It's EPOV of the previous chapter... well kind of... its a little different. I've added a lot of things I thought were important to share about the Cullens.

The song for Chapter 4 is one of my favourite AC/DC songs - You Shook Me All Night Long. Its one of hose songs you just can't help tap your foot to. You got to love it.

Enjoy Chapter 4!

Welcome to Still of the Night

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the Still of the Night Blog. i hope you enjoy my fic as much as I enjoy writing it and don't be shy, let me know your thoughts.

I intend on updating every 2 weeks or so.

Xxxo
StAngelS

Still of the Night

In the still of the night
I held you, held you tight
'Cause I love, love you so
Promise I'll never let you go
In the still of the night
In the still of the night
I remember (I remember) that night in May
The stars (the stars) were bright above
I'll hope and I'll pray
To keep your precious love
Well before the light
Hold me again
With all of your might
In the still of the night
In the still of the night
So before the light
Hold me again with all of your might
In the still of the night
In the still of the night
In the still of the night

In the Still of the Night – Cole Porter