I am curious as to how everything pans out for stephenie meyer's characters. This is how i imagined them to be 6 years later. I hope you enjoy the story. It is in progress so i will be adding more chapters. =). Please let me know what you think about it so far.

Chapter 1

Edward's hands ran softly through my hair, his lips pressing against my skin and working their way down my jaw. My hands, pressed tenderly on his chest, balled up into fists, clenching handfuls of his t-shirt. I ripped his t-shirt off in one swift movement; it was like tearing a piece of paper, as my intense vampirish senses reacted to his lips now pressing softly against mine. Edward heard the material tear and his hands abruptly left my hair, grabbing me around the waist -almost roughly-collapsing onto the big white bed. I responded to Edward's eagerness, pulling his mouth to mine once again and unzipping his trousers- they were off before I could register the fact that I was once again staring at the most beautiful body to ever have existed. I gasped as my gaze ran down the entire length of him. Before I could finish that breath, Edward had ripped my favourite jeans and t-shirt off me and I was lying in his arms. It had never bothered me to be naked in front of Edward. From the very first time he saw me, when he turned to look at me when we were standing in the wake of the moon on Isle Esme and he said I was more beautiful. I knew I could trust him with every part of me.

For the rest of night, I was pretty glad that Nessie had been exhausted. A couple of times I had let my ears wonder, listening to her deep breathing. On both those occasions Edward whispered in my ear 'She's dreaming peacefully Bella', and pulled my lips back to his. And how could I deny such a beautiful person? How could I deny my feelings?

Edward suddenly collapsed on top of me, detangling himself, only to lay his head on my chest. I stared down at him, my hands running through his bronze hair.

'Jacob's outside,' he sighed, his sweet breath tickling my skin. I felt I would have had goose bumps if I was still human.

It was three o'clock in the morning. Why would Jacob be up? I asked Edward the exact same thought.

'He's checking on Nessie. Making sure she's safe. I guess the bond between them is only going to get stronger.'

I started stroking his chest.

'So remind me why you stopped.'

Edward chuckled, sending whispering breaths across my skin, it stung like electricity.

'I thought the sounds we were making would be slightly nauseating for Jacob.'

'Oh well,' I sighed. 'He doesn't have to be here.'

Edward chuckled again. 'No, but there is something I wanted to talk to you about.'

I immediately tensed, waiting with anticipation for his questioning to start. Edward traced the length of my body with the tips of his fingers and my body lightened up in response.

'Its nothing bad love,' he reassured me. He manoeuvred himself so he was propped up on his elbow, his eyes level and boring into mine; there was no trace of horror, in fact, they seemed a little teasing.

'Bella, Esme asked me the other day…' He looked deeper into my eyes, his face moving in towards mine. '…whether we would like to go back to her island for a bit, you know, so we can finish our honeymoon,' he paused, smiling. 'and celebrate our seventh wedding anniversary, and also Nessie's seventh birthday.' His smile became wider-almost a smirk-like he had planned it all.

A smile began to play around my lips, I propped myself on my elbow mirroring him. I touched his lips. 'And Jacob?'

'Oh, he'll come too of course.' I hugged him to me, pressing my lips against his forcefully.

'Wow,' I hadn't expected that. Warmth and a surge of love flooded through my ice-cold body as I pictured my family together on Esme's island. All I could say to Edward in response to his surprise plans was

'I love you.'

He took it as a cue to continue. A wolf howled in the night, its paws thudding away from the cottage. I took notice of nothing else until the morning.

Nessie came into the kitchen, her bronze curls sticking out in random positions. She ran her hand through it and sat down at the small, wooden kitchen table, yawning.

'What's for breakfast today mum? O negative, A positive?'

I chuckled, picking up a carton from the side. 'Neither.'

I felt her grimace behind me.

Just then, Edward walked into the kitchen, the whole scene immediately seemed brighter. He walked over to Nessie, patted her head once, and came to stand next to me, kissing my cheek. He turned to Nessie.

'Eggs Nessie. Besides, Carlisle's stopped buying in the donated blood, your big enough and old enough now to survive on animal blood, and, of course, human food.' He broke off into a laugh as he took in the disgruntled look on Nessie's face, I chuckled too.

'I'll make you my favourite.' I said as Nessie's frown became more and more prominent. ' It must have been yours too considering the only human food I ate whilst I was pregnant was eggs.'

Nessie laughed, just a bit, at that.

'Ok, but if I starve, it's your fault,' she smiled, shaking her head.

I made her a mushroom and bacon omelette, my nose wrinkling slightly at the smell and touch of the raw ingredients as I cooked. Edward just sat on the kitchen chair next to Nessie, watching me admirably as I worked my way around the kitchen we never really used.

I placed the cooked omelette in front of Nessie. She picked up the fork, prodding the content while making a disgusted face. She placed a tiny piece into her mouth, chewing slowly, deliberating.

'Huh, I guess this is pretty good mum, thanks.' I smiled and continued to tidy up the kitchen.

A few seconds later, I was sat down at the table. Nessie had nearly finished her breakfast and I was just about to ask Edward what the agenda was for today. There was a sudden knock at the door. I recognised the knock and the footsteps that came down the path.

'Come in Jake!' I called.

I heard the door creak slightly and muffled footsteps down the hallway. Jacob was suddenly standing in the doorway, almost taking up the whole frame with his muscular build.

'Hey guys,' he said cheerfully, coming into the kitchen and taking the last remaining chair opposite Nessie. He shovelled the last piece of her omelette into his mouth. I eyed him meaningfully.

'You could have asked. I would have made you one too.'

'Thanks Bells but I'm bushed, just had a mega fry up cooked for me by Seth. Man he's good.' He threw me a cheeky grin. 'Besides, you know I don't eat anything cooked by vampires.'

I threw the dish towel at him. 'That's so untrue Jacob, all you ever eat it is food made by vampires.'

'Just kidding Bells,' throwing me another cheeky grin. I couldn't help but smile back. 'So we have some stuff to talk about today,' he said, eying Edward meaningfully. It was obvious that he had heard the conversation last night. I wondered what else, knowing I would have blushed if I was human.

Edward flicked his eyes to Nessie, and back to Jacob. From that small gesture, Jacob understood that he had to be quiet.

Nessie got up from the table, then putting her plate in the sink as she walked past, and headed down the hall into the bathroom. She was almost as tall as Edward now, she had a slim figure, all perfectly proportioned and her bronze ringlets hung down to her waist. Her face looked like it was carved by the most skilled craftsman, the structure almost exactly the same as Edward's. My features in her were more prominent too. Her chocolate-brown eyes where large, framed by thick, dark lashes, whilst her cheeks flamed with colour. When she blushed, the contrast between the rosy-pink and pale-cream of her skin was all the more beautiful. She was perfect. She was mine. I saw Jacob's watchful eyes follow her down the hallway, dazed. I slapped him. He turned to look at me.

'Oww', he said rubbing his arm.

'Good, serves you right, gawking at my daughter like that.'

The shower turned on then, and for some reason, Nessie had picked up on one human habit in particular, singing in the shower. Her voice was so pure. She could make any male cry, if they weren't a vampire.

Edward, Jacob and I waited at the kitchen table whilst Nessie showered. We took the chance to explain to Jacob the minor details of what Edward and I were talking about last night. Our heads were so close together from our discussion, but Jacob never flinched. We were family.

'What's happening then?' Jacob whispered. No human would have a hope in hearing him.

'Esme's letting us borrow her island again.' Edward explained 'We are all going, including Nessie, and you, if you want....' Jacob interrupted.

'Of cour....'

'I think we should plan to leave on the tenth of August. Get there by the eleventh and get everything set up and make more plans when we get there.'

The shower suddenly turned off and the conversation came to a complete halt. We sat back into more relaxed positions. Jacob, however, got up from his chair.

'I need to start arranging things with the pack. Leah will start complaining if I leave everything to the last minute.'

With that, he headed out the door as Nessie walked into the kitchen, a towel on her head like a turban and another wrapped around her.

'Something I said?' she turned to look at me with worried eyes.

'No, sweetheart, Jacob just had an urgent call from his pack. He'll be back later.'

'Why don't you get yourself sorted Nessie? I think we are due down the main house at eleven. I'm sure Alice mentioned something about a shopping trip.' Edward smiled. His eyes flickered to my face as it pulled down in a grimace, whilst Nessie's face brightened at the prospect. Alice had taught her some bad habits.

We were all ready. Edward stood in his kakis and beige t-shirt, me in a pair of denim three-quarter-length trousers and a white t-shirt- Alice would not be happy- and Nessie in a pretty, floral summer dress- I guess I could thank Alice and Rosalie for Nessie's very much expertise sense of fashion - she had her hair in a French plait, the colour nicely complimenting the colours in her dress.

Nessie started running whilst I locked the deadbolt. Edward and I always gave her a head start because she couldn't run quite as fast as us. Edward held out his hand and I took it, leading us into the depths of the forest at the speed of sound. I could see the sunlight glinting off the strands of Nessie's hair so I let go of Edward's hand and, with all the force I had, starting running towards her. I was closing the distance, about five hundred meters away, when, a sudden whoosh from behind me, and Edward has taken over me. I slowed giving up hope- Edward was always going to be faster than me- as he caught up with our daughter, grabbing her just as she jumped to cross the river, and both of them landed inches from the bank onto the muddy ground. I thought I heard a faint growl- Alice would not be pleased with Nessie. Her dress would be ruined. I sighed. Another excuse for a makeover, I thought to myself.

Alice and Rosalie were standing by the door, both of them frowned as they took in my boring look and Nessie's ruined dress. Rosalie grabbed Nessie's hand and began pulling her up the stairs.

'Aunt Rose, I'm fine, really.'

'I am not taking any niece of mine out shopping looking like that.'

Nessie turned to me and rolled her eyes before Rosalie tugged her, continuing to pull her up the stairs. I shook my head at Edward.

'Bella, if Nessie and Edward are going to mess around, you have to suffer the consequences.' She glared at Edward.

Edward just shook his shoulders, smiled at me, then walked out the room looking for Esme.

A couple of seconds later, Rosalie wondered down the stairs, Nessie tagging along behind her. She now wore a pair of three- quarter- length trousers and a red, chequered top. She shook her head at me.

'Much better,' Rosalie said, her hand waving towards Nessie, presenting her.

'Were're ready to go then,' Alice squealed, walking towards the door. 'Are you sure you don't want to come Bella.'

'Alice,' I raised my eyebrows.

'Okay, Okay', she sighed. 'Rose, don't even think about it, my Porsche.' She threw the keys at Rosalie. 'Don't moan. We always take your BMW.'

Rose growled unthreateningly in response and flew out the door.

Nessie hugged me goodbye and I placed a kiss on her cheek.

'Have fun,' I told her. I looked away from her quickly, not letting her see the pain in my eyes. It hurt me to let her go even for a day. They were going to Olympia, so they wouldn't be back before nightfall.

The Porsche roared to life and Alice was speeding down the driveway. I sighed and turned, Edward and Esme were already behind me, both of them smiling. Edward came and took my hand.

'It's all sorted Bella. We're going to Isle Esme!' I hugged him, mouthing 'thank you' to Esme who was standing behind him. She smiled back just as excited.

Just then, Jacob walked into the room seeming a little unhappy.

'You just missed her Jake.'

'I know, I heard Alice's car speeding down the highway.'

'It's all booked Jacob.' His eyes lit up.

'So we're all going then,' he beamed at us. His grin turned into a smirk. 'No chance in getting pregnant this time Bells,' Jacob teased me before striding towards the kitchen.

I smiled, trying to make it seem like I was joking with him. It worked. I was getting better at faking enthusiasm and all that.

It was a touchy subject for me, pregnancy. All through my human life I never wanted a baby and, after Nessie, I didn't want another. I was grateful that I had one child. But now Nessie was an adult or, she would reach full maturity in a little over a month, I couldn't help but wish silently that I could still have children. To have another child like Nessie would be wonderful. But I knew that would never happen. I started thinking about something else. Jasper was in my peripheral vision; he started getting a little tense. Edward read Jaspers thoughts.

'What's wrong Bella?' He wrapped his arms around me. I lied to him.

'Just worried about Nessie, you know.' He kissed the top of my head.

'She's perfectly save love; no-one will be able to touch her with Rosalie there.'

'I know.' I sighed.

I heard Jake rummaging around in the kitchen. I let go of Edward, glad to have an excuse to distract him.

'I thought you were bushed Jake?'

'It's almost 12 o'clock Bella. A werewolf's gotta eat.'

He came out with three sandwiches, several bags of crisps and two chocolate bars. I was starting to get a little thirsty to mention it.

'You want to hunt, Edward? Jasper? Esme and Carlisle too if you like.'

'Not today thanks Bella,' Carlisle said. I knew Esme would stay with Carlisle. 'I'm sure Jacob would like some company,' he winked at Jacob.

It was just Edward, Jasper and I hunting. We decided to go on foot, continuing all the way to southern Canada where Edward and Jasper knew of a park where there would be plenty of big game. I could hunt almost as cleanly as Edward now. I still managed to get a spot or two on my white t-shirt, but even that was better than Jasper. I didn't go hunting with Jasper often; he preferred to go with Alice. Jasper's eyes were beginning to go the colour of ebony, so for Jasper, the opportunity to hunt would not go amiss. The fact that he had made himself so thirsty, still trying to cure his craving for human blood-he was getting better every year- meant that the mountain lion he was hunting got ripped to shreds before Jasper's teeth cut into the flesh of its neck.

After we all began to fill kind of sloshy, we decided to head back home. By the time we returned, the others were back from their shopping trip. Nessie was sitting on the white sofa surrounded by several, rather expensive looking, designer shopping bags, Rose and Alice were pirouetting in front of Rosalie's mirror, the exact one that I used to see my vampire self for the very first time, in cute summer dresses.

'What do you think Bella?' Alice fired at me as soon I was in the door.

'Err very nice, Alice.' I didn't have much patience with her, as I strode across the room in a flash to go and hug my daughter.

'Spoilsport,' Alice mumbled. I ignored her.

Edward came in and sat next to Jacob.

'How long have you had to put up with this fashion show?'

'They've been in for about thirty minutes. Was the whole point of today's shopping trip, to, you know, buy clothes for the…'

Edward eyed Jacob, his eyebrows raised.

'I'll… take that as a yes.'

'You know Alice, why have I bought all these bikinis and summer dresses?' Nessie asked with an accusing glare in Alice's direction.

Alice didn't answer immediately. She glanced around the room looking at everyone, eventually pausing on me.

'Because…..' Alice squealed. You're going on holiday'. She continued to squeal, jumping up and down and clapping her hands.

'Mum, is this true?' She glanced across the room at me, but I was too busy staring at Alice.

Alice, who had just spoiled my daughter's surprise birthday. Alice, who right now was so wrapped up in her own joy and excitement to consider that I might have wanted to tell my daughter what we were doing.

Jacob, sensing that I was angry, got up from the sofa and started walking slowly towards me.

'C'mon Bells, she didn't say where.'

I sighed, swallowing the venom and relaxing my muscles.

'I know, I just wish is could have been a complete secret. 'Yes, sweetheart, to answer your question, it's true that you, Jacob, Edward and I are going on holiday.'

'Where?'

'Now, that will be a secret....' I glared at Alice, ' Until we get there.'

'When are we going?'

'Soon,' was all I said as I walked over to sit next to Edward on the sofa , and leant my head against his shoulder.

I had almost lost it.