AN: I am so excited about the possibility of more of anything from Stephenie Meyer, and since I have read everything she has put out at least twice, I thought I would have some fun with her stories. I am in no way comparing myself with her, just wishing she could write faster.

Disclaimer: Everything belongs to the awesome Stephenie Meyer *bows*

I lazily stretched in my bed underneath Ian's arm which laid like dead weight across my waist. My stirrings did not wake him as I knew they wouldn't. I took the opportunity to gaze at him, and softy ran my petite fingers across his cheek. He truly was the sweetest human I had ever met, gentle enough to be a soul. I couldn't help but smile.

I heard the noises stir up outside our door as everyone was making their way from their rooms to the kitchen area for their breakfast. Kyle's unmistakable voice was audible just a few feet from the door. "Rise and shine," he howled, meant for Ian. He followed with a quick rap on our door as he passed. Ian stirred, and then tighten his arm around me and he slowly began to pull himself from his slumber. I curled into his chest, not ready to give up our embrace. He kissed the top of my head softly. "Sleep ok?" he asked. "Mm hmm" I mumbled into his chest. Regrettably, he raised himself up and stretched his lengthy body at the foot of our bed. I followed, and as I stood he pulled me to him again and crushed me there. After a long minute in his arms and no words spoken, he grasped my hand and led me out of the room.

We walked hand and hand and followed the scent of cinammon rolls into the kitchen. Jamie sat with a space reserved next to him, mine. I could only guess that he spent most of his nights coming up with new questions for me, because every morning he pelted them at me relentlessly. I was sure that everyone was tired of my voice, it was more squeaky now in this body. But anytime I stopped someone usually followed up with another question, practically turning mornings into my first lesson of the day, as the one after dinner was still ongoing.

After breakfast, Ian led me to wash room where we got ready to take our trip. There was another outing needed, mainly for medications. And although they proved easy enough for humans to get to without my assistance, I was yet to be left behind on a outing. I didn't mind it at all, I felt it was the most I could do to contribute to our small community. Most, especially Ian, were still reluctant to let me help with the normal chores.

This would be a shorter trip, maybe only last a couple of days. I looked forward to being outside again. This would be our first trip out since the raining had ended. The rain had holed us up for months, and even on trips it kept us in hotels and the vehicles constantly. I was looking forward to the sunshine on my face again. Pet had enjoyed that too.

I ran into Ian in the dark on my way out of the wash room. He had barely spoken a word since he had asked about my night. "Sorry Wanda!" he said as his hands instinctively went around my waist to catch me in case of a fall caused by his bump. "I'm fine" I breathed as I steadied myself against him. We walked out together and back towards our room. He was silent again, glancing occasionally between me and our path. "Everything ok?" I asked, trying to catch his eye. "Yeah," he said, but not convincingly. "You know how I am about you going out, Wanda." He smiling apologetically at me. He was worried, of course. Should have known. I smiled, "Will you ever get used to the fact that I will be alright? I have actually done this quite a bit now." He half-grinned at me again, not answering. Something more seemed to be nagging at him. I snaked my child-like arms around his waist and leaned my head against him as we rounded into our room. After we swung in and he grabbed the door behind us, he twirled me into him and grasped my face between his large hands. His stare melted me, lava pouring through me as he reached down to gently kiss me.

Ian had not pressured me at all since our move back into our rooms a month ago. During the nagging rainy months, I has wished fervently for privacy with him. Our chaste kisses every night left me burning for more. But the night we returned to our rooms, I felt like the wind had been knocked out of me. I suddenly realized that I would be expected to perform an act of love, one I had no experience with. I was now terrified of giving myself to him. But the first night in "our" room, he just pulled me into arms as he had every other night in rec room until we both drifted to sleep.

His lips finally parted from mine. "The answer is no," he said, finding and holding my gaze. "I will never get used to you putting yourself in harm's way. Risking your life every time we go out." I stared back at him. "It has to be done, and its what I have to offer," I said, squeezing my arms around him. "And you will be with me, and I know you won't let anything happen to me." I smiled, because I knew it was the truth. I saw an inch of tension ease from him, but he still held me close. "Of course," he whispered, lowering his lips to mine again. The kiss pulled me further into him, if it was possible. My hands slowly raked down to the small of his back without my permission, sending a slight shudder down his spine. It was times like this I wondered what I was so afraid off.

"Oh! Geez.. sorry guys" I turned to see Mel, backing out the doorway, eyes suddenly glued to the floor. Ian released me, a cheesy grin on his face. "No problem Mel, we were just on our way to find you."

"Righttttt." Mel smirked.

Let me know if its alright. Please be nice, its my first attempt and I decided to wing it without a beta. Thanks for reading!