EPOV
Today was one of the rare days when nothing was going on. No one was mad, or upset or anything really. All of us were in the same room yet it was quite. Each person doing something by themselves, yet sitting together as a family. Carlisle sat on the couch reading a medical journal while Esme cuddled beside him sketching our next house. Rose was hunched over fashion magazines with Alice. Emmett was planning a weekend get-a-way for him and Rose. Jasper was thinking of a way to surprise Esme while I sat with a book in my lap.
No matter how many times I read Romeo and Juliet, I couldn't fathom their reactions. It just seemed so fake. Jasper felt my slight irritation and chuckled.
I don't know why you read that. It always makes you mad. Let's get out of here for a while. I saw a flower shop he wanted to go to for Esme and his need to hunt.
Alice smiled. "Have fun. And take Emmett." She saw our trip to the florist and Esme's smile.
Emmett looked up from the computer. "Where we going?"
"Hunting." Jasper said tossing him the keys. One sure way to get Emmett out of the house: let him drive.
He grinned. "Competition for the biggest animal?" I could already see him planning a victory speech.
"You always know where the bears are!" Jasper complained as we piled into the Jeep.
Emmett laughed, "Can't help that bro."
"Go to the flower shop in Port Angelos first. I need to pick something up." Jasper said as sped down the highway.
"Alice?" Emmet questioned. Jasper shook his head. "Esme."
Emmett nodded. Wish I'd thought of that. She's so motherly. Wonder if I could sign the card. Tell her it was Jazz's idea but let her know we all care. "Would you mind if we told her it was you idea but we all signed the card?"
Emmett rarely thought anything he wouldn't say. "Sounds good." Jasper smiled at the thought of Esme's happiness. She was motherly to us all, she deserved something special.
The rest of the car ride was spent in silence, each of us thinking of how to tell Esme how much we loved and appreciated her. We may be guys but even the most insensitive of men could write something sweet for their mothers.
We pulled up to a small pink building that had very bright flowers in the window. It didn't look like much but Alice swore it was the best. As soon as we walked in there were two women older women to greet us. "Can we help you boys?"
Emmett bit back a smirk. All three of us were old enough to be there grand fathers. Jasper smiled. "Yes m'am. We need an arrangement made for our mother. "
The two women smiled. "How sweet, getting something made for your mama. Any particular occasion or specific flower you want?"
"She likes Orchids and anything lavender. " I said. Esme had a different favorite color for everything. She liked light furniture, but dark paintings. Wore natural colors but loved lavenders and light pinks.
"And those things she had at the wedding. Lilies?" Emmett said. He had the lucky experience of taking Esme flower shopping for her last wedding. We loved our mother but women get extremely excited about all things wedding related.
"Yeah. She likes the little white flowers that go in everything." Jasper added. He looked around trying to find some. "Baby's breath?" I added.
We spent at least an hour picking out flowers. Arguing about size and color and types. In the end it came out nice. Maybe a little over the top and everything seemed to be a little mix matched, but Esme would love it.
"Find whatever today and have our competition this weekend?" Emmett asked enthusiastically. Of all the Cullen's Emmett was the most comfortable with what we were. Of course he had a mate so that probably brightened everything up a bit. Not that I was pining for Rose. But the love he had with her…. I could only hope for something like that.
"We could take a family trip up to Canada or Alaska." I commented. "Alice saw a sunny patch coming up soon."
Jasper grinned. "Wonder if we could catch a polar bear." Emmett shook his head. "Carlisle won't let us hunt endanger species. "
"I bet we could find a moose though. " I said. Jasper and I both pictured Emmett taking on a large male Moose and laughed. "Definitely!"
"You don't think I could take a moose! They're basically oversized deer!" He was shocked that we doubted his 'awesomeness' as he thought of it.
We were all laughing as we got out of the Jeep. The park just outside Forks, had deer and the occasional wolf. It wasn't the best but it was better than attacking our 'peers'. "Meet back here in twenty." Jasper called over his shoulder. Already having caught the scent of a large buck. Emmett and I took off in different directions, hoping to find something decent.
Thirty minuets later Jazz and I were leaning against the Jeep. "Think he found a bear?
"I did. But that's not why I'm late. The wolves are back!" Emmett looked excited. "Seriously. The La Push Wolves! I was wrestling with a grzzly when this bid ass dog comes into view and scares my bear away!"
"We should tell Carlisle, but they won't be a problem." I shrugged.
Emmett sighed, hopping into the Jeep. "I know that! But he scared away my bear." Jasper laughed. "That's the part that bothers you?"
"Shut it." He grumbled, mad that the first bear of the year got away. Jasper continued to chuckle the short way home.
As soon as we pulled up Jasper stiffened. "Something's up." Alice was sitting on the front steps holding a package. I couldn't see in her mind but from Jaspers I could tell she was excited but nervous about something.
"Edward, I didn't mean to open it. Honestly , I thought it was something I ordered. Then when I saw what was inside….I couldn't not read them. Pleases don't' be angry."
I shrugged. "It's fine Alice. What's inside?" I asked walking up the steps. Jazz and Em were already inside showing Esme her flowers.
"It's books. But they're kind of um…" I can't explain it right but please read them and talk to0 me before you do anything!
I nodded taking the books upstairs before reading the back.
About three things I was absolutely positive.
First, Edward was a vampire.
Second there was a part of him-
and I didn't know how dominant that part may be-
that thirsted for my blood.
And third, I was un conditionally and irrevocably
In love with him.
Yes, not even Alice could explain this one.
So….. how did I do? This is my first twilight fan fic so please give any advice you have. Tell me what you think and let me know if I got Edward right To me he seems laid back when he's around his family. I mean he's had 90 years to get comfortable with them. Any way tell me if you want more and if I should change the POV.
Love, Elle