E.P.O.V.
I've lived in many places, traveled around the world a few times, but never in my almost 200 years have I had another home like this. Scratch that- never in my almost 200 years have I ever even thought of another home.
Now, 100 years later, we are returning to Forks, Washington. Our true home.
Life has thrown me plenty of curve balls, but I did get a few home runs. Bella, my wife, was sitting next to me in the passenger seat of my new Volvo. I loved her with every fiber of my being, and I know that she feels the same towards me. As I glanced over my shoulder, I saw her stunning liquid topaz eyes staring right back. It felt as if she could see straight through to my soul, and I knew that she might as well. Because my soul-whether I had one or not-belonged to her.
Behind us, Carlisle and Esme drove in their newly updated Mercedes, Emmett in his jeep, Rose in her flamboyant BMW, Alice and Jasper in her new Porsche, and Jacob and Nessie in their Pagani Zonda. We were all driving down the familiar street to our beautiful three story house. As I took the turn onto our road, I tuned into the thoughts trailing behind me. Carlisle and Esme were gazing lovingly into each other's eyes. Rose was thinking about ways to annoy 'the dog' while Em was thinking about, well, Rosalie. Need I say more? Jasper was protectively watching over Alice as she worries about him, as always. And then there was Jacob and Nessie, such an unusually extraordinary couple. They were just sitting there, singing to some new song they just heard. In so many different ways, they were all showing the love and passion they felt towards the other.
I could now see the beautiful house sitting there, vacant, as it was for the last century. We all pulled into the garage and took a minute or two to enjoy being back here. Back to where we belong. As we all filed in, luggage in hand, we took a whiff of the greatly missed scent.
The old cottage Bella, Nessie, and I used to live in is now a two story mini castle. Our closet is still twice the size of our bedroom, and will be very infrequently used to its ability. As for Nessie, now, she's a different story. She'll probably need to take over half of ours soon-Alice got to her. Jacob has also moved in with us, due to his 'attraction' to Nessie. Right now, they are at the best friend stage in their relationship, but getting more connected every day.
As for the rest of our human family, well, they have passed on. Charlie died at the ripe age of 88, followed by Billy a few years later. Sam and Emily lived a full, happy life together, and died about 20 years ago. Unbelievably, Sam discovered the self-control to end his werewolf life, and age alongside Emily. Together, they had two kids named, Catarina and Joshua. A girl and a boy, obviously. They are still alive today, old, but alive. Catarina lives in London, due to her fascination of the French. And Joshua moved to Connecticut after living a long life in La Push as a werewolf. I guess he got the same self-control from his father, because amazingly, he ended his werewolf life also.
"Dad, Jacob and I are going to head out to hunt. We'll be back later, okay?" Nessie asked me. Please, please, please, let me go!
"Alright, don't be back late. You have to get some sleep, we all start school tomorrow. Again." I told her, with a slight chuckle.
Ugh, don't remind me, she thought, a little annoyed. I just smiled, and watched her run away.
That's right, school. Tomorrow, we will all be starting our first day at Forks High School. Bella, Alice, Nessie, Jacob, and I as sophomores, and Rosalie, Emmett, and Jasper as juniors. We live under the façade that Bella, Alice, and Emmett are blood related-no pun intended-and have the last name Cullen. Jasper and Rosalie are the Hale twins while Nessie and I are their cousins. Oh, and Jacob is just a close family friend. We were all taken in by Dr. Carlisle Cullen and the all too loving, Esme.
"Edward, do you mind if we head back over to the house." She asked, bringing me out of my 'day dream'.
"Why of course, love." I said, hoping I still dazzled her.
Just then, she pushed out her shield, Don't worry, you dazzled me.
"Are you sure you can't read my mind?" I said, with a chuckle.
We both walked back at a slow pace, there was no need to hurry, we have forever to be together. As we arrived in the living room, I tugged Bella over to the love seat, and she sat down next to me. I intertwined my hands with hers, and glanced around the room. Carlisle and Esme were sitting together on the couch holding hands as well. They were focused on the television, along with Alice and Jasper. Rosalie and Emmett were, where were they?
No! No! No! Get out! I yelled at myself, trying to force out their thoughts. I do not need to know what they're doing.
I'm sure Jasper could feel the same thing, only through their emotions. Yikes! As I looked around at my family, I knew this is the life everyone dreams of. Maybe not the vampire part, but the love and acceptance you feel from your family. That is what everyone wants, and what I have.