Disclaimer: These wonderful characters belong to Stephenie Meyer, I just toy around with them

As I lay in the meadow, my mind wondering aimlessly, I began to hum a tune. I couldn't get it out of my head. Maybe when I got home I could write it down in my book, and perfect it on the piano, later on. I stopped humming as the thought of Alice's birthday hit me. What would I get her, it was only two days away. I guess I would be going to Tiffany's after this and getting a necklace.

Just then my phone began to shout the lyrics of The Resolution by Jack's Mannequin. I looked at the caller ID, Emmett. What does he want? Shouldn't he be watching a football game? I thought. I flipped my phone open. "Hello."

"Hey Eddie." he said. "What's up?"

"Not much." I answered, sitting up.

"Thinking again?"

"Yes. About Alice's birthday though."

"CRAP! I forgot all about it."

"That's okay, I did to until a minute ago." I said truthfully

"Okay, now I don't feel so stupid." he chuckled.

"What did you need Emmett?" I asked walking to the edge of the woods.

"Mom, told me to tell you, that dinner would be ready in an hour. To be home by that time."

"Alright then. I have to go to Tiffany's then I'll be home."

"Who's Tiffany?" he asked baffled.

"The jewelry store, Emmett."

"Okay. Bye, Edward."

"Bye." I flipped the phone shut and walked to my car.

I got in turning on the heat and CD player. It had begun to get chilly and all I had on was my hoodie. I put my silver Volvo in reverse, then drive and headed toward the highway. As I drove, I let the sounds of Claire de Lune wash over me. It was quite a relaxing drive, only thinking of what kind of necklace I would get Alice.

I drove straight to Tiffany's, cutting the heat and CD player off as I pulled into the parking lot. I got out and locked my doors. I walked into the store and was immediately welcomed by a blonde headed girl. She looked no older than me.

"May I help you?" she asked, once I started looking.

"Yes do you know what a girl, getting ready to turn eighteen would be interested in?"

"What are you looking for? Bracelets, watches, earrings, necklaces?"

"Necklaces."

"Follow me." she said walking down to the last counter.

I looked for awhile. I didn't see anything that looked like Alice would like. Then as I turned to leave it caught my eye.

"Can I see that one?" I asked, pointing to it.

"Sure. So who are you getting this for? A girlfriend, perhaps?"

"No, no. No girlfriend. My sisters birthday is in two days."

"Oh." she grinned.

"So what am I looking at here?"

"You're looking at a drop pendant with pear-shaped and octagonal aquamarines and a round brilliant diamond in 18k white gold. On a 16" chain." she answered.(A/N:picture on profile.)

"I'll take it." I chuckled as her eyes got huge.

"You're total is 1,351.08."

I handed her my credit card and said ",Thank you for your help."

"N…No problem." she stuttered.

I was on my way home when the phone rang, again. Emmett, again.

"What do you want?" I asked.

"Mom wants to know if you're on your way home. Dinner will be done in about fifteen minutes."

"I'm ten minutes away from the house. Okay?"

"Alright, I'll tell her."

"Bye."

Ten minutes later I pulled into our driveway. As I pulled into the garage, Alice came bounding through the door. She was talking before I even opened the door.

"Edward!! Guess what Wednesday is!"

"What Alice."

"You already know!" she said annoyed.

"I know. Would I have gotten you this, if I didn't?" I asked, holding the Tiffany's bag up in the air. I heard a high pitched squeal and seen two tiny hands shoot out toward the bag. To bad my sister is two foot shorter than me, and couldn't reach it.

"You have to wait until Wednesday dear sister."

"That's not fair. Dangle it in front of my face then tell me I have to wait. Hmph." She pouted.

"Let's get in the house, okay."

"Alright."

We walked through the front door and took our shoes off. Emmett was sitting in the living room with Jasper, playing video games. I walked over and Emmett looked up at me, giving Jasper the chance to kill him. He looked back at the television screen and cursed.

"Emmett. Did you just curse?" Esme, my mom, asked walking up behind me.

"No." he answered.

"Don't lie to me." she stated.

"Sorry, mom." he said.

"Don't do it again, understand me."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Dinner's done. Come eat. Where'd Rosalie go?" she asked.

"She had to go to work." He answered her.

"That's to bad, she's missing out on some very good food."

"Trust me mom. I know."

"Come eat."

Emmett and Jasper put their controllers down and stood up. I turned to walk to the kitchen, only to be pulled back by Emmett. Jasper was also behind Emmett.

"Emmett what was that for?" I asked.

"No one, besides Alice and mom and dad, is getting to mom's food first." he stated.

"Your not the only one in the family is hungry." I said annoyed.

"What are you talking about? You know I'm a human garbage disposal." he said matter-of-factly.

"Trust me, we know. Don't we Jasper?" I said.

"Yes, we do." He answered me.

We entered the dining room and was engulfed with the smell of chicken, macaroni and cheese, and mashed potatoes. I sat to the right of my mother while Jasper and Emmett took seats beside one another.

"Who wants to say grace?" mom asked.

"I will Esme." dad answered

"Alright, Carlisle. Everyone bow your heads."

"Lord, we want to thank you for this lovely food we are about to receive, and thank you for our healthy children. Thank you and amen."

"Amen." everyone said.

I reached for the macaroni and cheese spoon, only to have my hand slapped away by Emmett. It stung. Everyone started cracking up, but Emmett looked dumbfounded. Alice threw her pixie like head back, only to crack it on the back of the chair. This made everyone laugh harder.

"Hush, and eat." Esme scolded between giggles.

After we had quieted down, the conversation flowed easily. We talked about what we done today, how was work, and how school was. As everyone was finishing we talked about our plans for the weekend. Emmett was going to a Mariners game, Jasper was taking Alice ice-skating, and me, well nothing.

Alice and I helped mom clean up. Alice was washing dishes and I was drying. Mom was putting up the leftovers. We sang crazy tunes and talked while we done this. This was Alice, Edward, and mom time. We done this every once in awhile.

After finishing, we moved to the living room where Emmett and Jasper were playing their video game. Dad had joined them, though. Every time someone would shoot Emmett, he would pout and say 'that's not fair!' that was normal though. Emmett may look scary and very, very scary, but deep inside he was a big ole teddy bear.

Rosalie walked through the door at this time. In Em's eyes video games were forgotten when ever she entered the room. He got up and made his way, to the door where she stood, and gave her a kiss. I had to look away from their private moment.

As I looked I noticed Emmett had been killed and Jasper was beating my dad's butt. We all must've noticed at the same time, because everyone started cheering someone on. Mom cheered on dad. Alice, Emmett, Rose, and I cheered on Jasper.

After Jasper had efficiently beat Carlisle, we had our family meeting. Not much was ever discussed at these meetings, our days discussion was done over the dinner table. It was around ten o'clock when mom said it was time to go to bed. Alice was sitting by Jasper with her head on his shoulder, she was already asleep, and Rosalie and Emmett were already asleep. I was nodding off, but was grateful when mom told us to go to bed.

I walked up the stairs to my room, groggily. As I walked to my bed, I hit the play button on the CD player and drowned with the notes of Four Seasons by Vivaldi. I stripped down to nothing, but my forest green boxers. I curled up under the blanket and fell in to a deep dreamless sleep.

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