"I
still can't believe we're gonna be freshmen in a few weeks.."
Bella's voice was almost, breathless at the prospect. She really
couldn't help it, it was a huge step. Only a few years left till she
was a senior. And even better, one more year her friendship with
Edward had lasted. Edward just grinned, turning his head to
look at her. His green eyes seemed to twinkle, even in the dull light
of twilight. His bronze hair -tousled perfectly as ever- framed his
face slightly. "Yeah, it's awesome." He finally answered,
turning to look back up at the clear sky. They both remained
silent, for sometime, just relishing. In the atmosphere, this was
their favorite place to be alone. It was the meadow they'd
accidentally discovered, when Bella'd gotten lost some years ago on a
simple hiking trip. Edward couldn't stay mad at her, not since they'd
discovered this place. Sitting up, Bella looked down at
Edward, with her excruiciatingly perfect brown eyes. "Edward."
She said, in a serious tone, taking on a buisness like face. "Promise
me, we'll be together forever." She said, holding her hand out,
with a grin now. Edward chuckled and locked his pinky with
hers. "Pinky Promise, forever and ever." He said, grinning
his crooked
smile.
Bella
sighed quietly, pulling the old quilt higher over her eyes. The dull
gray light was trying to filter through her ratty old curtains. She
didn't want to budge, she refused to get up until she absolutely had
to. Clencing her eyes, she willed herself to drift back to sleep. It
was summer, there was no need for her to be getting up so
early.
"You're so lazy." A familar voice called, from the edge of the room. About the exact point of where her rocking chair would be. There was a definite smile in the scolding words.
"Hush!" She hissed, throwing a pillow towards his voice. Of course, she missed miserably. Bella never was good with aim, even if she was looking. There was no way in hell she'd hit head on without looking. On the contrary, she heard a loud crashing sound. Followed by muffled chuckling from Edward.
Bolting up in bed, she frowned seeing what she'd knocked down. It was a framed picture, that always sat on her desk. Depicting two absoultely adorable and happy children, smiling at the camera. Unfortunately, the girl was missing her front teeth and the boy was grubby from playing in the mud. But it'd been the best day of both of their lives. They day they decided they'd be friends, best friends, forever.
"Bella."
Edward had said in a buisness-man tone, suddenly serious. "We're
gonna be friends forever and ever." "Forever and
ever?" Bella had squealed in mere delight. But words weren't
enough, she held up her hand, pinky up. "Pinky Promise,
Forever." She giggled, as they locked pinkies with a
shake.
"I know I didn't break it!" She huffed, indignantly, stomping off to her bathroom. Trying to block out the booming laughter of Edward behind her. Growling, she slammed the door closed. Only realizing she might have woken her parents with the noise. She doubted it, how else would Edward have gotten in.
With a grumble, she brushed her teeth, followed by her hair. It was matted in, haystack fashion. Or so Edward had described it the first day he'd seen it that way. Deciding she wasn't getting any better, she pulled out some clothes. She kept spares in here, for when Edward was hoarding her room.
Returning in a pair of jeans and faded tee shirt, she flopped onto her bed. Looking over at Edward, who was sitting on the rocking chair again. "So, what are the plans today Captain?" She teased, kicking her feet idly. She felt so child like, and to think, she'd be a senior next year! It just felt so dizzying to think about, so she tried not to.
"Hmm.. it's really nice. Maybe we could play in the river behind my place?" He said, picking up a teddy bear from Bella's dresser. Idly toying with the frayed and ruffed up seams on it's ears. "Or we could just go to the meadow again." He added, with a light shrug.
"I know!" Bella exclaimed, getting to her feet excitedly. "Lets go to La Push. The First Beach. I'm sure more of our friends will be there." She said, gleaming at the thought of playing in the sand and rocks. And getting to listen to the waves. She really liked La Push, even though Edward seemed to dislike the rez for some reason.
"Sure.. But you should eat first." He commented, as Bella's stomach growled loud enough to rival a jungle cat. "Then I'll drive-"
"Oh no you won't." She cut in quickly. "I don't need a panic attack today Edward." She teased, heading for her door and bouncing down the stairs. Knowing he was following behind her. He always was, just like a true best friend should.
The house was empty, Charlie was no doubt at work. Or possibly fishing, she never kept up with him. And Renee had left Bella a note, folded in half on top of a covered plate of bacon, eggs and hash browns.
Out
to shop for the day. Be back in a little while.
Doubt I'll see you
till tonight.
You and Edward have fun. And be safe.
Love
Mom
Bella
rolled her eyes, as she began to dig into the mildly warm food. So
she hadn't left too long ago. Probably not long after letting her
sleep watcher in. She moved to the fridge, as gracefully as she
could. Pouring herself some orange juice, gulping it down and leaving
her food half eatten.
"Alright sir. I'll got pack some things, and meet you in my truck." She called, practically snorting as Edwards face contorted at the mere thought of her truck. "Oh it isn't that bad!"
"At least if a tank hits us, we'll live." He teased, hurrying out the door. Dodging Bella's feeble and misguided slap at him. Laughing, as he heard her curse. When her hand made contact with the kitchen archway.
Hurrying up the stairs, Bella grabbed her usual duffel bag. Stuffing the quilt that her and Edward always used to lay on things. Whether it be the dirt on First Beach or the grass in their meadow. She tossed some towels in as well. She never knew when he'd get bold and throw her into the water again. With a pause, she also added some warm sweats. Slinging the bag over her shoulder, she hurried out the door. Using the key in the eaves to lock the door behind her.
Stuffing the bag into the truck bed, she climbed into her trusty '53 Chevy. Edward called it a Monster, but Bella preferred to refer to it as her baby. It had more personality than Edwards' Volvo. Which stared gleaming and beautifully at Bella from the driveway.
"Well, here we go! This'll be fun!" She chimed, as the sun began to push it's way weakly from behind the clouds. Her chocolate eyes seemed to be melting from the faint heat. And they were melting Edwards' heart away. He managed to just smile, dumbfoundely as they drove towards La Push. Going as fast as her ancient truck would take them.