Chapter Seven - Baby Loves To Dance In The Dark (Teaser #2)

“We need to go.”

My eyes, which had been closed until that moment, snapped open, and I jerked back away from him, feeling my mouth fall open in shock. “Wh-what?”

“The party. We need to go back,” he said softly, his expression guarded.

“Right,” I muttered, then pushed him back away from me before sliding off the counter and straightening my dress out again, not bothering to try and find my panties in my haste to move away from him.

“Hey,” he called softly, reaching out and grabbing my wrist before I could get very far. “Stop.”

I clenched my eyes shut, willing myself not to cry, then gritted my teeth as he slowly turned me round to face him.

“Bella, look at me,” he murmured, sounding sad. I shook my head, weakly trying to pull my wrist from his grip, and he sighed sadly before stepping closer and cupping my cheeks in his hands, forcing me to look up at him.

“I’m not rejecting you."

Chapter Seven - Baby Loves To Dance In The Dark (Pictease #2)

Chapter Seven - Baby Loves To Dance In The Dark (Teaser)

“Bella,” Edward groaned softly. “Don’t do that.”

“Do what?” I wondered, frowning, but before I could ask anything more, Edward was feeding me another spoonful and watching my lips again.

I blushed, even more self-conscious all of a sudden, and swallowed hurriedly before murmuring, “What’s…”

Edward leaned forwards suddenly and pressed his lips to mine as he reached for my hand and placed it in his lap. I stifled a moan at the feel of his erection straining against his zipper, but couldn’t stop myself from whimpering softly when he pushed his hips towards my hand.

“Jesus, watching you do that’s hot,” he breathed against my lips, then kissed me chastely once more before straightening up and swapping our desserts around.

“I thought you liked crème brulée.”

“Oh, I do,” he replied nonchalantly, then winked before tucking into the chocolate fondant cake I’d ordered. I stared at him blankly for a moment, then smirked and tightened my fingers around him as I slowly ate another spoonful of the crème brulée.

“So, Edward. Will you and Isabella be joining us down in the den?”

I looked up at Aro in surprise, having been completely wrapped up in mine and Edward’s little bubble until that moment, but quickly tried to cover it up, eating more of the crème brulée to distract myself.

Edward glanced at me briefly, and his jaw tensed slightly when he saw me eating, but then he flexed his hips again, silently telling me to continue. “I think we will, actually.”

“Oh, good,” Aro replied, beaming at us both. “The usuals are on tonight; would you like me to arrange a private booth for you both?”

“A private booth would be perfect,” Edward managed to get out, and I smiled as he cleared his throat and reached for his glass of water, knowing how much I was affecting him.

“I’ll let Jessica know,” Aro replied, then nodded once before turning his attention to Afton and asking him the same question he’d asked Edward.

Instead of bothering to listen to Afton’s reply, I turned slightly in my seat and leaned closer to Edward, whispering, “Let’s see how good an actor you really are, shall we?”

Chapter Seven - Baby Loves To Dance In The Dark (Pictease)

Chapter Six - Poker Face (Song/GIF tease)

Por Una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel

Chapter Six - Poker Face (Teaser #2)

“God, Bella,” he muttered when he finally reached the apex of my thighs and felt just how much he was affecting me. “You’re wet already.”

I shuddered at his words, then leaned in close until my lips were beside his ear. “It’s because of you,” I whispered, loud enough for only him to hear.

“Fuck.”

I smiled, then groaned when I pushed myself closer to him and felt him through the thin barrier of my underwear, hard and wanton. “Edward…”

He turned his face towards mine, bringing our lips together in a passion-filled kiss, then ground his hips against me and moaned softly. “Bella, I-”

Before he had the chance to continue, the doors of the elevator/shuttle slid open and I heard several intakes of breath. Oh, fuck.

Edward hastily pulled his hand out from beneath my dress and I awkwardly lowered my feet back to the ground before glancing up at him worriedly. His entire demeanor had shifted the moment he’d realized who was standing on the other side of those doors, and I knew that they were someone of extreme importance or power – nobody else would cause him to stiffen the way he had.

“Good evening, Edward.”

Lyric Post #12

Waking up, I see that everything is okay
The first time in my life, and now it's so great
Slowing down, I look around, and I am so amazed
I think about the little things that make life great
I wouldn't change a thing about it
This is the best feeling

This innocence is brilliant
I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect
Please don't go away
I need you now
And I'll hold on to it
Don't you let it pass you by

I found a place so safe, not a single tear
The first time in my life and now it's so clear
Feel calm, I belong, I'm so happy here
It's so strong and now I let myself be sincere
I wouldn't change a thing about it
This is the best feeling

This innocence is brilliant
I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect
Please don't go away
I need you now
And I'll hold on to it
Don't you let it pass you by

It's a state of bliss; you think you're dreaming
It's the happiness inside that you're feeling
It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry

It's a state of bliss, you think you're dreaming
It's the happiness inside that you're feeling
It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry

It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry

This innocence is brilliance, it makes you want to cry
This innocence is brilliance, please don't go away
Cause I need you now
And I'll hold on to it, on't you let it pass you by

This innocence is brilliant
I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect
Please don't go away
I need you now
And I'll hold on to it
Don't you let it pass you by

Innocence - Avril Lavigne

Lyric Post #11

I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie is made up on your side

When you walk away, I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too

When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through
The day and make it okay
I miss you

I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do reminds me of you
And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you
I love the things that you do

When you walk away, I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
And when you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too

And when you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through
The day and make it okay
I miss you

We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were, yeah

And all I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I'd do, I'd give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe; I need to feel you here with me, yeah

When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
And when you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too

And when you're gone
All the words I need to hear will always get me through
The day and make it okay
I miss you

When You're Gone - Avril Lavigne

Situation Update - 17th April

Hi everyone!

Just a quick update to keep you all in the loop - I'm stuck abroad because of that fucking Icelandic volcano thing, so may not be able to update for a bit because my laptop has NO battery and the charger for it is in a suitcase somewhere, and I can't access that until I land in Florida today (17th April) at around 8pm.

Since that's so late and I'll be all fucked from flying, realistically, I won't be able to continue writing until Sunday. I'm really really sorry for the delay, but I'm sure you can understand the predicament I'm in. I can't get home until Monday 26th April - 10 days after my original flight - which really fucking sucks because my sister is VERY heavily pregnant back home (35 weeks).

Thanks so much for your understanding, and I apologise again for everything. xx

Lyric Post #10

I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with every day
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you

And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you

The Reason - Hoobstank

Chapter Six - Poker Face (Teaser)

“Bella…” Edward breathed, and if I didn’t know better, I’d say the concern and sadness on his face was real. “Oh, baby, they’re not going to hurt you.” He pressed his forehead to mine, holding me tighter against him. I wrapped my arms around him more firmly in return and closed my eyes as he continued, “Fuck, I’m so sorry. I forget how strange this must all be for you.”

“N-no, it’s okay,” I assured him. “I trust you and know you’ll keep me safe, but I just…” I paused, then sighed and shook my head. “I’m sorry. This isn’t a good time to talk about this. Not when we’re about to go to dinner with your colleagues.”

“If you want to talk, we can talk,” he said softly. “They’ll understand if we’re late.”

I shook my head again, then leaned in to kiss him deeply.

“I love you, Edward,” I whispered against his lips, not giving him the chance to reply before kissing him more firmly than before and tightening my hold on him with my legs. “I’ll be okay, I promise. I just… I need you to make me forget. Please.”

“How, baby?” he whispered as the hand which was beneath my dress slid up higher, then shifted until his fingers brushed the inside of one of my thighs. “Like this?”

Lyric Post #9

I can't escape this hell
So many times I've tried
But I'm still caged inside
Somebody get me through this nightmare
I can't control myself

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one will ever change this animal I have become
Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal!
This animal, this animal

I can't escape myself
So many times I've lied
But there's still rage inside
Somebody get me through this nightmare
I can't control myself

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one will ever change this animal I have become
Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal I have become

Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal

Somebody help me through this nightmare
I can't control myself
Somebody wake me from this nightmare
I can't escape this hell

This animal, this animal
This animal, this animal
This animal, this animal
This animal

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one will ever change this animal I have become
Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal I have become

Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal!
This animal I have become

Animal I Have Become - Three Days Grace

Character Profile: Charlie Swan

Name: Charlie Swan
Age: 38
Date of Death: 11/11/04
Description: Tall with brown hair and brown eyes.

Family Members: Isabella Swan.

Occupation: Chief of Police (5 years service). No other occupation on record.

Character Profile: Isabella Swan

Name: Isabella Swan
Age: 23
Description: 5"6 with brown hair and brown eyes.

Family Members: Charlie Swan (deceased) and no mother or siblings on record.

Occupation: None on record.

Character Profile: Edward Masen

Name: Edward Masen

Age: 24
Description: 6"1 with bronze hair and bright green eyes.

Family Members: None on record.

Occupation: None on record, but is a suspected member of The Volturi.

Character Profile: Caius King

Name: Caius King
Age: 45
Description: Medium height with blonde hair and brown eyes. He is the most volatile of all The Volturi and is known for his taste for violence and bloodshed. Be very careful around him - what he lacks in height, he makes up for in temper.

Family Members: His wife, Athenodora, and his nephew, Royce are his only confirmed relatives, though it is rumoured that he has fathered a few children during his time in The Volturi.

Occupation: Member of The Volturi and in charge of all weaponry supplies and dealings as well as 'debt reclaim'.

Character Profile: Marcus O'Bryant

Name: Marcus O'Bryant
Age: 49
Description: Fairly tall with brown hair and blue-grey eyes. He is very reserved and almost always looks uncomfortable in his surroundings unless his wife, Didyme, is touching him. He's the least aggressive of the 'top dogs' within The Volturi unless his family are threatened - then and only then does the violent side of him show.

Family Members: His wife, Didyme, and his daughter, Corinne are his only known relatives.

Occupation: Member of The Volturi and in charge of all 'legitimate' dealings. He is the owner of several casinos, clothing stores and many other businesses, though the total number is not yet known.

Character Profile: Aro

Name: Aro (surname unknown)
Age: 46
Description: Tall and unusually pale with piercing eyes. Aro is charming but manipulative, and is well known for his scarily sudden changes in mood. Be wary of him - they call him 'The Snake' for a reason.

Family Members: His wife, Sulpicia, and his son, James are his only known relatives.

Occupation: Leader of The Volturi and in charge of all drug deals, 'human relations' and 'business deals' as well as the selection and approval of all new members and employees.

Chapter Six - Poker Face (Pic Tease #2)

Chapter Six - Poker Face (Pic Tease)

Lyric Post #8

I don't tell anyone about the way you hold my hand
I don't tell anyone about the things that we have planned
I won't tell anybody
Won't tell anybody
They want to push me down
They want to see you fall down

Won't tell anybody how you turn my world around
I won't tell anyone how your voice is my favourite sound
Won't tell anybody
Won't tell anybody
They want to see us fall
They want to see us fall down

I don't need a parachute
Baby, if I've got you
Baby, if I've got you
I don't need a parachute
You're gonna catch me
You're gonna catch if I fall
Down, down, down
(Chorus again)

Don't believe the things you tell yourself so late night and
You are your own worst enemy
You'll never win the fight
Just hold on to me
I'll hold on to you
It's you and me up against the world
It's you and me

I don't need a parachute
Baby, if I've got you
Baby, if I've got you
I don't need a parachute
You're gonna catch me
You're gonna catch if I fall
Down, down, down
(Chorus again)

I won't fall out of love
I won't fall out of,
I won't fall out of love
I won't fall out of,
I won't fall out of love
I won't fall out of,
I won't fall out of love
I'll fall into you (x2)

I don't need a parachute
Baby, if I've got you
Baby, if I've got you
I don't need a parachute
You're gonna catch me
You're gonna catch if I fall
Down, down, down
(Chorus again)

Parachute - Cheryl Cole

Lyric Post #7

Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
Even with our fists held high
It never would have worked out right, yeah
We were never meant for do or die...

I didn't want us to burn out
I didn't come here to hurt you, now I can't stop...

I want you to know
It doesn't matter where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone

Looking at you makes it harder
But I know that you'll find another
That doesn't always make you wanna cry
It started with the perfect kiss then
We could feel the poison set in
"Perfect" couldn't keep this love alive
You know that I love you so
I love you enough to let you go

I want you to know
It doesn't matter where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone

I'm already gone, already gone
You can't make it feel right
When you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on
So I'm already gone

Already gone, already gone, already gone
Already gone, already gone, already gone

Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye...

I want you to know
It doesn't matter where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone

I'm already gone, already gone
You can't make it feel right
When you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on

So I'm already gone

Already Gone - Kelly Clarkson

Chapter Five - A Tear In The Membrane (Teaser #3)

To my surprise, Edward had already changed out of his day clothes and into a white shirt and black slacks, and was just rolling up his sleeves when he turned to face me.

“That was quick,” I mused, gesturing towards him. He grinned, then shrugged.

“Maybe you’re just slow.”

“Mmm, maybe,” I murmured, then gave him a small smile before turning and slipping my dress off its hanger.

“Do you want some help?” he asked softly, and I heard him take a few steps towards me.

“Um, if you wouldn’t mind?” I glanced at him over my shoulder, then gasped when I realized he was now standing directly behind me. He smiled, shaking his head as he gently reached out and gripped my hips, pulling me back against him.

“Isabella,” he breathed as he dipped his head to kiss my shoulder and neck. My eyes fluttered closed at his touch, and I couldn’t stop myself from leaning back against him. “Of course I don’t mind.”

Lyric Post #6

Someone once told me that you have to choose
What you win or lose
You can't have everything
Don't you take chances
Might feel the pain
Don't you love in vain
Cause love won't set you free
I can't stand by the side
And watch this life pass me by
So unhappy, but safe as could be

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge?
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Cause I'm just trying to be happy, yeah
Just wanna be happy, yeah

Holding on tightly
Just can't let it go
Just trying to play my role
Slowly disappear, ohh
But all these days, they feel like they're the same
Just different faces, different names
Get me out of here
I can't stand by your side, oh no
And watch this life pass me by, pass me by

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Cause I'm just trying to be happy, oh, happy, oh

So any turns that I can't see,
like I'm a stranger on this road
But don't say victim
Don't say anything

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me

I just wanna be happy
Oh, yeah, happy, oh, happy
I just wanna be, oh
I just wanna be happy
Oh, happy

Happy - Leona Lewis

Situation Update #1

Hey, everyone.

Just to let you know, I'm on holiday right now (two weeks in Florida = :D) which is why Camisado hasn't been updated for a few days. Chapter five is well underway, I promise, but obviously I haven't been able to work on it for a bit because I've been on a plane, etc.

Thanks for your understanding, and I promise the chapter will be going up ASAP.

Sophy xoxo

Chapter Five - A Tear In The Membrane (Teaser #2)

“Shit!” I hissed, making my eyes widen as I looked up at Didyme. “Oh, my God, and my face!” I groaned, bringing my hand up to touch my cheek. “Di, is my cheek bruised? Does it show? Oh, my God, they can’t see me like this!”

I pushed the sheets off me and grimaced as I sat up, holding my ribs and started to get up off the bed, my panic both genuine and false at the same time. If Edward saw the bruise, he’d freak out, but if I covered it up too well, The Volturi would wonder how I was so good at hiding bruises… And the dress… most of the dresses Vicky had shoved onto me were low cut, backless, halterneck or strapless, not to mention above the knee. All of those would expose my injuries, and since I couldn’t really wear shoes…


“Oh, fuck, I can’t even wear shoes!” I whined, making my eyes well up with tears and I tried limping over to the bags of clothes again. Didyme reached out a gentle hand to stop me, then quickly stepped forwards to grip my forearms to help steady me.

“Bella, calm down,” she said softly. I made the tears in my eyes spill over, hiding my face behind my hair as if ashamed.

“Di, I can’t let people see me like this,” I choked out. “What will they think? I mean, what if they don’t think I’m good enough for him? What if they hate me? Oh, God, what if Edward’s embarrassed by me? What if he doesn’t want me to go with him? Di, you’ve gotta help me.”