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A/N This was kind of hard to write. I was overwhelmed by people Favoriting this story that I didn't want to disappoint.
Part of our partaking in this study is volunteering. Right now I'm headed to a local preschool, my major is early childhood education; afterward I'll be going to the store, I'm the only one that can cook. Edward, Alice, and Emmett had a mom that loved it and Rosalie and Jasper had a personal chef.
I walked into a small circular room and noticed a friendly, older looking woman sitting behind the desk. "Can I help you dear?" She asked motioning me forward.
"Yes actually. I go to Wright State; I applied for a volunteering job in a pre-school class in this building. My name is Isabella Swan, but I go by Bella." Her eyes widened in recognition.
"That's right. Alright then." She shuffled around her desk and pulled out a packet. "This is the information you need and if you'll give me just one second I can show you your classroom." I nodded and waited while she shut and locked the drawer on her desk.
"Now Isabella-"
"Bella" I corrected
"Right Bella, the teachers name is Angela; she's not much older than you in fact. " She led me down a brightly colored hallway, with hand drawn pictures, growth charts, school pictures, and handprints. It exploded with happiness. We stopped at room 3C. "This part of the building is the 'Rainbow Hall'. The hallway over is 'Buttercup Hall'. See in here there are rainbows on the wall, which makes it easier for the kids to recognize." I nodded. "Have you dealt with kids before Bella?'
"I have. One summer I worked at the only daycare center in Forks." She unlocked the door and let me have a look around. The room was beautiful, brightly colored, with letters and numbers on the wall. Toys were hidden away in cubby holes, little tables with chairs were holding art supplies. "This is wonderful." I said in awe. The daycare center in Forks was much smaller and far less fun.
I left ten minutes later for the Meijer down the street. This store is so much bigger than I'm used to. Forks had one small shop with just the basics; it's been so long since I had real options.
Two hours later I was on my way back to the house. Edward was outside shooting hoops when I pulled in, he ran down to my car and helped me unload the groceries.
"Hey Bella! She got the food!" Emmett was in the kitchen drinking a bottle of water. Edward dug around in the bags and pulled out the receipt. "All right guys cough it up, 50 bucks each." Two minutes later I had a wad of cash in my hand and we were all putting the groceries away.
I was teaching Emmett and Jasper how to cook and it was interesting. I thought it would be a good idea to start with something simple and silly me, I decided to make omelets. I set Emmett to chop mushrooms and Jasper to beat eggs, I now know that Jasper should have been the one to chop the veggies. Emmett mutilated them, in hindsight I probably should have demonstrated for him, but he's twenty years old; I didn't know I would have to hold his hand. Jasper helped me cut the bell peppers, onions, and spinach, I sliced the deli turkey and he grated the cheese. I smelled something burning, turned and realized the pan was smoking. This guy is going to need a full time chef and I told him as much before I shooed him from the kitchen. I saw Jasper laughing next to the stove and could help, but to laugh myself.
Finally dinner was finished and we were gathered around our omelets and toast. "Did you find somewhere to volunteer today Bella?" Edward asked sitting next to me
"Yeah actually it's called 'Happy Beginnings', it's a pre-school/daycare center. It's really nice. What about you?" I asked sipping my juice.
"Yeah there's a clinic about a mile away from here. It seems decent." He explained shrugging his shoulders and taking a bite of his omelet. "What about you Ali?" He asked after swallowing.
"There's a little boutique in Oakwood that'll let me intern there."
"Well I'll be working at a body shop ten minutes from here." Rose said nudging Emmett's arm making him go next.
"I'll be coaching little league football, basketball, and baseball."
"I guess that leaves me." Jasper said wiping his mouth "I'm volunteering at a Museum of Natural History."
It seemed all of us had found somewhere to work that fell in line with our majors. Eventually we all finished and Edward stayed behind to help me clean up. "You really don't have to help you know." I told him carrying plates to the sink.
"It's only fair you cooked it." He said collecting the cups.
"Jasper helped you know." He laughed and I started running water in the sink.
"I'm sure he did. We have a dishwasher."
"I know, but I prefer doing them by hand." He nodded grabbing the drying towel as I rinsed the first dish.
"Why did you decide to come all the way out here for school Bella?" He asked adding dishes to the cabinet.
"I'm not sure." I said "I just needed away. You know?" I asked handing him another dish. "With my mom I was more the adult, but my dad lived in a tiny town and by tiny I mean you'll need a magnifying glass to see it on a map." We both laughed. "What about you?"
"Well I'm from Chicago, so I only hopped one time zone and a state, but I liked the medical program. My dad's a doctor so that's something that I've always wanted to do." We finished the dishes and told me to go on while he wipes down the counter and table; Emmett really did a number on this kitchen. I showered and by the time I was in my jammies and crawling in my nice warm bed I could hear Edward talking to someone, so I snuggled deeper in cocoon and tried not to listen.
"Tanya chill alright." Pause "What the hell Tanya?" Pause "Really?" Pause "How could that be considered a good idea?" Pause "Bastard am I?" Pause "So you what thought you'd spread your legs for any…" Pause. He laughed mirthlessly. "Bella is my roommate and after what I've just heard, what happens between her and I, is no concern of yours." Pause "That doesn't apply to me Tanya my parents are married." Pause "Tanya don't cry. No, everyone makes mistakes." Pause "She's becoming my friend Tanya." Pause "Don't give me an ultimatum!" Pause "I like her, she's sweet. You have to accept all my friends Tanya not just the ones you want to accept." Pause "Alright. You too. Night."
I heard him opening and closing drawers before our bathroom door clicked shut and the shower turned on.
Well what the hell does all that mean?
A/N: So whatcha think?
