Name: College Life

Summary: Bella tells Edward she wants to stay human for another year or so, to do the whole college thing. Like in Breaking Dawn where she decided being human a little longer would be fine, because of the new found emotions for Edward. Bella have a conversation with Sue about her proposing to Charlie. Bella finally agrees that Sue will make her father happy and leaves it at that. Also Bella hasn't seen Jake since the wedding.

Rating: M

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Chapter 1

"I needed to check on Seth anyway... and Bella." I looked up, "Jake came home last night... I think you should give him a call. He feels awful..." I nodded quickly... making a point that I did not want to discuss it. Sue left and I turned to Edward... about to lecture him. He kissed me quickly on the forehead.

"Gotta go hunt!" he said and dashed out.

"You just did!" I called after him, but he was gone. "Wimp" I muttered... and then sat down. I suppose I really should call Jake. I picked up the phone and dialed...

It rang a few times and then "Hello." Billy answered.

"Hey Billy, it is Bella. Is Jake there?" Please don't let him be there please!

"Yeah, hold on a second." Dang it! There was a short pause and then Jake's husky unsure voice came through the phone.

"Hey Bells, thanks for calling me." He paused like there was more for him to say so I waited. "Are you there?" He asked.

"Yes I am here." I said trying not to sound irritated. The Jake box was rattling itself open, at the wedding I shut away all the pain and worry, but it was all coming back.

"I wanted to tell you I am sorry. I was just worried about you."

"I know Jake, it is not your fault I shouldn't of talked to you about mine and Edwards s."

"Don't say it Bells, I can't hear it. I don't want to know." Jake interrupted me. Good cause I didn't want to talk to him about it. "Do you think you could come to La Push and maybe go to the beach with me. I really want to see you."

I wasn't sure if that was a good idea or if Edward would allow it, but I wanted to see Jake too. I didn't want to hurt Edwards feelings by going to see him though.
"I will see what I can do, Jake. I will call you later."

"I have really missed you, bye Bells."

"Bye Jake." I hung up the phone and took a deep breath.

I wasn't sure if seeing Jake was the best idea, but he was my best friend. I missed him and wanted to see him before we left for college. We would have to leave soon to get settled before classes. Alice had found three houses that were possibilities. She had asked my opinion, but I told her it didn't matter. I couldn't wait it was going to be so much fun. Well I needed to tie up lose strings here before I left, so that I could enjoy my new life. I needed to go see Jake and say goodbye. The hard part was to tell Edward. I wasn't sure he would understand, I was afraid it would hurt him if I went to see Jake.

I was sitting in the living room of our cottage deep in thought, when Edward returned.

"Is everything ok, love." He asked with a sweet concerned voice. The stress of asking him must of shown on my face.

"I don't know, I need to ask you something." I said.

"You can ask me anything." He said as he sat next to me and cradled me to his chest. I hide my face in his chest so I wouldn't see his reaction.

"I talked to Jake and I think I should go see him." I paused waiting for the anger and pain. Then added "you know just to tie up lose ends, before we leave." He stroked my hair and kissed my head. Then he put his finger under my chin to raise my eyes to his.

"I don't mind you seeing him, but I wish you could do it here close to me. He didn't control his temper very well last time. He could of killed you." I could see that there was nothing, but concern in his eyes. So I knew he didn't mind if I saw Jake, he was just worried about me.

"I think I can manage that. Thank you." I said before I crushed my lips to his. Our kiss grew more passionate and he carried me to our bedroom. Since our honeymoon went so well it seemed there would be no more holding back.

After our moment of passion I laid next to Edward thinking of all the possibilities college would bring. I hadn't decided for sure on a major yet, but I was really interested in English Lit. It seemed like the right fit for me. I loved books. Edward brought me out of my thoughts.

"Do you want to go over to the house, Alice has some pictures of houses for you to look at." I didn't want to move from this spot with him, but if I wanted to move then I needed to pick a house. Plus it would shut Alice up.
"I guess so." Edward chuckled at my reluctant ness. We got dressed and headed out the door hand in hand. Once we were outside he gently slung me onto his back. He ran to the river and then jumped across and ran until we were close to the house. Then he put me back down on solid ground, keeping a hold of my hand.

"Edward, how am I suppose to get to and from our cottage, when you are not around." I asked.

"I hadn't thought about it, I just figured I would always be there. I guess we should put a bridge or something in though." He smiled down at me. My favorite crooked smile.

"Yes, that is probably a good idea." He laughed.

When we entered the house Rose was in Emmett's lap and they were watching TV. Jasper and Alice were playing chess. Jasper looked like he was frustrated and Alice had a huge grin on her face. So I assumed she was winning once again. About that time she made another move and Jasper got up and left the table. Alice just chuckled at her husband. She got up and danced over to me.

"Bella ready to look at those houses I picked." Alice asked.

"Sure, sure. I don't really care I just want us to all have fun and be together." I said. She disappeared up the stairs at vampire speed. Edward chuckled and I looked up to him wondering what unheard thought he was laughing at. He arched his eyebrow then looked over at Emmett who appeared to be pouting.

"What is wrong with him?" I whispered, even though I knew everyone could hear.

"You will find out soon enough." He said. I hated it when he didn't share the information he knew. It wasn't fair. Alice came back down stairs and gesture for me to join her at the dinning room table. I dragged Edward with me over to the table and sat down.

She put three stacks of papers down in front of her, then pushed one over to me. "This is an old house that needs to be fixed up, it would be a good project for Esme." Alice said. "Go ahead look at all the pictures of it. It is beautiful, but old."

"I like old." I said and then Edward kissed my check. I looked at the pictures of the house, it was beautiful, but I didn't want to wait for it to be fixed up. Even thought I was sure it wouldn't take long, but still I didn't want them to have to do it. "It is nice, next." I said.

Alice handed me the next one and went on and on about it, but I tuned her out just looking at it. Then I sat it aside, then Alice passed me the third and final house. It was the most beautiful house I had ever seen. It looked like it was three stories and had a balcony at the windows on the top floors. The bottom floor was wrapped with a beautiful porch. The pictures of the inside were even more amazing. It looked old, but had all of the modern fixes. It was perfect my mind was made up, we would live in this house. I looked up to tell Alice, but her eyes had that blank look, then she was back.

"Really Bella you want to live in this one." She said excited.

"Yes, but aren't college kids suppose to live in cheap houses and eat Roman noodles." I wanted to live there, but I wanted the college experience.

"Silly Bella, we don't eat food or Romans. Plus I think this would be the perfect house. Can you imagine the parties." Alice said. Everyone laughed, but me I must of missed something, oh well.

"Alice you know I don't like parties." I said giving her the stare down.

"You want a college experience and that is what you are going to get. Do not argue with me, I will win." She said and tapped her temples on the last part. I gave up, for now. Edward got up and lead me to the living room, to watch TV with Emmett and Rose. I could tell Rose still did not like me that much, but at least she didn't glare at me anymore. She seemed to be getting used to having me around, which was a good thing, because I would be with Edward forever. We were only sitting for about a minute, when Emmett push Rose off his lap and stood in front of everyone.

"I am bored, lets do something. Plus everyone will be going separate ways soon and I want to hang out. Lets do something fun." Emmett said and he looked like he was pouting again.

"Like what Emmett?" Jasper asked. "This is Forks remember there is nothing to do."

Emmett stood there deep in thought and then it looked like a light bulb clicked in his head.

"I don't think that is a good idea, Emmett." Edward scolded.

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