I do not own the characters in this story, they belong to the fabulous Stephenie Meyer, accept for Ashleigh, who is my creation.
Author Note: Sorry if my story sucks, this is my first fic... It gets better later, I promise...the first chapter just moves kind of slow...bear with me, and please review and let me know if I should even keep going with this. thanks! Kourt
(BPOV)
"Edward!" I exclaimed, staring at the little black box in his hands. "You know how I feel about presents!"
He just smiled my favorite smile, the crooked one that makes my heart melt every time, shrugged his shoulders and said, "Well, aren't you going to open it?"
I shook my head in disbelief as he placed the little box in my hands, heart beating 100 mph as I lifted the lid. A small gasp escaped from my lips. Edward smirked, "So I guess that means you like it?" I gingerly lifted the necklace from the box. It was a sterling silver treble clef, with a tiny diamond heart in the center, hanging on a thin sterling silver chain.
"Oh, Edward," I gasped, "It's beautiful!" I glared at him as a thought crossed my mind. "Expensive Beautiful…" He laughed, kissing me lightly on the lips, teasing, knowing that I wanted him to kiss me deeper than that.
"Bella, when are you going to understand, money doesn't matter?" I shook my head…It matters to me, I thought, still glaring at Edward. "You'll wear it, won't you?"
I couldn't help but smile at the look of slight panic on his face. "Of course I will. Everyday," I said as I fastened it around my neck.
I snuggled into his arms. "So, why a treble clef?" I asked.
"Because, you are my La tua cantante…I thought it was appropriate…because your blood sings to me. The treble clef represents you…And the diamond in the center represents me. It's hard, cold, and in the heart of the treble clef, as I am in yours.
"Edward, it's amazing…thank you." I closed my eyes and snuggled deeper into him, loving the feel of his arms around me.
I jumped half way off the couch when there was a knock on the door, and Edward almost feel off the couch with laughter as Alice pushed the door open with her foot and entered the room. I looked up to greet her and let out a loud groan. Her arms were filled with presents.
"Okay Bella," She said, her voice a mumble as she tried to speak around the mountain of gifts in her arms, "You have two choices. Either you come down stairs and make me and every one else happy by opening these presents, or I will drag you down stairs where you will make me and every one else happy by opening these presents. Choose quickly."
I groaned… "Will the torture never end?"
After opening a dozen CD's from Jasper, seventeen new outfits (complete with matching shoes) from Alice, a scrapbook from Esme, a first aid kit from Emmett, a gift card from Rosalie, and a leather journal from Carlisle, I was free. Emmett and Jasper quickly became engrossed in a game of halo, and Alice settled down to watch Jasper win for the twenty-third time. Rosalie had gone into the kitchen with Esme and Carlisle to discuss going to college again next year. Edward and I quietly slipped outside and sat on the front porch. Something had been bothering me all day, but I didn't know how to bring it up. Edward had convinced me to wait until my birthday, instead of graduation, for him to change me. It had taken him a month, but finally I had caved. Well, it was getting late, my birthday drawing to an end, and I will still human. I cleared my throat, getting ready to open the conversation.
Edward surprised me by speaking first.
"Are you sure that you are ready? We can wait…You can spend a year in college and-"
I silenced him with a finger to his lips. "I'm positive, Edward. I'm ready. And you promised."
He nodded, defeat all over his beautiful face. "If you're sure it's what you want," He muttered.
"I'm positive."
He nodded again, and slowly stood. I followed him back inside the house. We found Carlisle in his study.
"It's time then?" He asked. Edward somberly nodded.
"Alright, then go back to her house and start tying everything up. I will get plane tickets ready and we will prepare to leave tonight."
Edward nodded and I followed him back out of the room.
On the way to my house I assured Edward a million times that I had everything under control where Charlie was concerned. He knew that I was leaving for college tomorrow, and I had told him that I was spending the night with Alice tonight to say our goodbyes.
I left Edward at the car and quietly entered the house. Charlie had fallen asleep in front of the TV again, and I was extra quiet as I crept up the stairs. Edward was waiting form me in my room, like always. I hurried to pack everything that I would need. I crossed off a mental checklist in my head as I went, shoving everything into a suitcase that was lying open on my bed. Once I finally had everything that I thought I would need, I turned to Edward and nodded once.
"Alright. I'll meet you at the car," He said quietly, taking the suitcase out of my hands. In seconds he was out the window, and I took one last look around my old room.
I took a deep breath and quietly opened my bedroom door.
Charlie didn't move as I crept past him, and I was grateful when the front door didn't squeak as I pulled it open. I wiped tears from my eyes and blew Charlie's sleeping form a kiss, and shut the door on the house of Charlie and Isabella Swan forever.