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"Great", I sighed to myself as I threw my bare legs around the side of my bed. My alarm was screeching harshly indicating the start of another school day, another day without Edward. He had left on a week long hunting trip with Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie and Alice two days ago, much to his dismay. Emmet and Jasper had gone a week earlier, way up to the Canadian wild life reserve, and upon their return they insisted the rest of the family take a trip up there immediately.
"The animals are in top form", Jasper had informed Carlisle. Apparently it was mating season, and this brought out more animals and made them more of a challenge to hunt, fueled with lust and the need to procreate. Emmet had described, in great detail, (much to my disgust), his encounter with a grizzly bear.
"It was almost like the time the one mauled me when I was human", he said with a crazed smile, "except I got to his neck before he got to mine".
That was enough to convince Carlisle, Esme, Rose and Alice. They had all been going a little stir-crazy feeding in the same areas of Washington for the last few years, but Edward was another story. He didn't want to leave me again, especially for a whole week. I could tell it was just out of concern for my emotions, I knew he would be so happy to go with his family and hunt some new animals. With the help of Alice, I did my best to convince him I would be just fine with Jasper and Emmet for a week, "just a measly week!" I had pleaded with him.
"I promise to return to you as soon as we've finished our hunt, and not a moment later, my love" he kissed me softly on my forehead and left through my window Saturday night.
I reluctantly stood and stretched, out of the warm comfort of my bed, and headed off to the bathroom to prepare for the day. After a long shower and an infinite amount of time trying to brush the tangles out of my thick brown hair, I gave up and hurriedly put on my favorite pair of fitted jeans and Edward's favorite sky blue sweater. As I jogged down stairs, I caught a glimpse of myself in the hall mirror. The v-neck sweater clung to my figure delicately, and the jeans skimmed my hips flatteringly. As I ran my finger through my long, straight hair I wondered to myself what the point of dressing like this was when Edward wasn't around. The thought made me sad, I was already missing him more than I cared to admit. Without him here, my weekend had been so lonely, and school wouldn't be any better. After the long depression I had gone through the last time he left, I had alienated all of my friends. Mike and Jessica hadn't talked to me in ages, not that I usually minded much, but I don't think I remember how to make new friends if I need to.
I had just given up on wallowing in self pity and resigned myself to a lonely week of school, when I heard a car horn honking in my drive way. Charlie had left yesterday on a week-long fishing trip with Billy Black upon hearing about Edward's "family camping trip". I guess he felt better leaving me the whole house to myself when he knew Edward wouldn't be around to help me occupy it.
I ran to the front door and tripped over myself opening it, just as I heard a familiar booming laugh from my drive.
"Jeez Bella, you really can't get anywhere without hurting yourself, can ya?" Emmet managed between laughs.
"What are you two doing here?" I asked embarrassed as Jasper had appeared at my side to help me to my feet. He gave a small but amused smile as he informed me that the three of us were going to spend time together while the rest of the family was gone.
"It's gotten so boring without Edward to tease or Alice to prank or Rose to…talk to." Emmet explained sheepishly.
"And we thought it would be nice to spend some quality time with our newest little sister," Jasper added quickly, glaring at Emmet supposedly for his lack of tact.
"Well, that sounds…promising," I agreed hesitantly, thinking of all the ways in which Emmet could invent to embarrass me for his own humor. Jasper caught my hesitation and quietly assured me that he would try to keep Emmet in check, although we both knew he could hear us with that vampire super hearing.
Emmet ignored Jasper's reassurance to me and beckoned us to get in the jeep, suddenly very concerned about our timely attendance at school. Jasper narrowed his eyes in suspicion, but nonetheless followed me into the car.
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