SUMMARY: After his brother's wedding, Edward Cullen moves down south to Texas to be closer to his brother and new sister'n'law, finding "room and board" with two very lovely ladies.. A story of friendship, trust, love, and tribulation.
RATED: M due to the fact that I use mature language like children eat candy, I can't help it; also, I'm not sure how much lemony goodness this story will have in it, Edward and Isabella are kinda just telling me things as the process goes, it's their story - I can't rush them! Since I can't tell whether or not I'll have lots of sex in future entries, I posted an M rating due to a few lemons and drizzles that I know are in the future, for sure.
DISCLAIMER: I, obviously, do NOT own The Twilight Saga; any characters, events, places, scenerios, etc. all belong to Stephanie Meyer; I, also, do NOT own most of the places used in the story, I will try to referance any factual places of point that I may use - I DO, however, own my sappy heart and perverted mind! xP
A/N's: Hey babyysss! I am very, very new to uploading 'chapter stories' so bare with me as I learn the process of uploading the chapters to the story and all that jazz - it confuses me so much - much like this story. Lol. When it first came to me it started as one thing, but when Edward and Bella presented me with their story, I found that I couldn't not write it; it's rather strange - sometimes, a bit stressful, but nothing but heartfelt, all around. With this being said, let me warn you that when I describe Bella, there may, sometimes, be entries where you think she just doesn't seem like the "book's 'Bella'" or the "Kristen Stewart-'Bella'," but that's because, in my mind MY Bella is more of a Zooey Deschanel-type. ((: Also, to get a feel in your mind of a physical description of Annberlyn, I have envisioned her as resembling Joey Lynn King (who played alongside Selena Gomez in Ramona & Beezus, as well as in Crazy, Stupid, Love).
Please, feel free to leave your comments, reviews, advice, help, etc. I will warn you, now, I am new to writing fanfiction and, although, constructive criticism is welcome with open arms, flat out rudeness will not be tolerated - it's mean and there's no need for it! )): Also, a warning, I currently DO NOT have a BETA for this story, so I am trying to quadruple check the chapters before I get them out - my apologies for any problems that may slip past me. Leave a comment, or question for Edward, Isabella, Jasper, Ali.. whoever - you never know you may have dropped in and will return the message. XD
Without further, unnecessary, hesitation I present to you, the first piece of the puzzle..
[BPOV]
"You're seriously letting him come get her?"
He was mad, his emerald eyes scowled at me through the reflection of the bathroom mirror as I twisted my bangs into a twist and slid the bobby pin in place; his eyes were cloudy and the golden specks were blazing with anger. He was seriously pissed.
"He's her father," I stated, diplomatically. "I have to go Christmas shopping, I just want to grab this game she wants –" the glare meeting mine was like a dagger – "What else do you expect me to do," I contended, grabbing my can of Aussie Instant Freeze Hair Spray.
Apparently that was the wrong thing to say to Edward Cullen this early on a Monday morning; I frowned in the mirror as he wrinkled his nose in protest, his eyes turning a dark shade of green that I didn't like. I turned and retreated to my room before he had a chance to erupt.
"Her father," he shouted as he followed me, hot on my heels. "Her father?" He rambled on incredulously, as I gathered my things with trembling hands; I had never seen Edward so angry over something so trivial. I silently thanked the Lord for granting me with the second thought to wait until returning home from drop-off before even mentioning to Edward that James was picking Annberlyn up from school, today; I continued chewing on my bottom lip.
"I don't think it's been James who helps you at night, Bells," his angry voice brought me back to out current situation; I looked up at him, frozen. "He wasn't at meet-the-teacher night, or the first day of school – that reminds me, who has gone to the 'Daddy & Me Breakfasts' with her this… Entire… Semester, Bella!"
He was red… Oh shit.
"You have, Edward," I whispered.
Did you just whisper, you pussy?
Yea, I did, bitch – I'm scared, he's frightening… obviously enough that I'm talking to myself!
"Then why not ask me when you need a fucking favor, huh?"
The room was silent. He stood in my doorway, bracing himself on the frame – red as a tomato – his bronze hair in disarray from his frantic tugging since the moment I told him James was picking Annberlyn up from school. His murky green eyes pleading with me, I ached for him – I wanted to drop my things and run across the room to him, throw my arms around him… tell him not to be angry, but I couldn't. I couldn't do that to us, not this time because time I didn't know why Edward Cullen was so angry. I knew why I was, though: Because we have had this fight before. I couldn't stand it anymore. I wasn't going to him this time.
"Because she's not your child," I, finally, screeched. "We aren't your responsibility, now are we," I chuckled nervously at his confused expression. "We're roommates, Eddie. Best friends… I don't want you to feel like you always have to pick up James' slack," I put emphasis on the world 'always,' because James was one to leave a lot of slack; I sighed, sucking my lower lip in between my teeth, I can't help it – I'm nervous, I'm trying to reason with him, calm him down; I hate when he's angry.
"Yea, we'll see," he looked down, shuffling his feet, kicking the right heel of his Chucks against the frame of my door. "I'm working from home today; call me when you need me." And just like that he walked off, the shit!
Ugh – I hope he's not needed…
E/N's: The name of the chapter is referring to a 30 Seconds to Mars song called A Beautiful Lie off their second album, entitled A Beautiful Lie. I know this first entry is short, there is an air of mystery about their situation. What are your thoughts - I am curious to know because this is one story that I have been struggling with the decision on whether or not I want to publish it to the site. I want to apologize for such a long A/N - LOL - I guess I just wanted to prep you.. or set myself up for disaster. Haha. Who knows?
xo
