Chapt. 2 -
At the end of the day, I was exhausted as I followed the others back with Jasper. We all decided to watch movies on the couches, snuggling up next to each other. While Esme was at the store Carlisle was working a shift at the hospital. Esme was going to pick him up on her way home. We were laughing our heads off as they came in. I was showing them some of my home movies from Phoenix.
"I can't believe you did that!" Alice said while laughing with us all.
"It was fun. Let me show you, this one, it's even funnier!" I started going through my laptop. Finding the next movie, I quickly set it up to play. It was of when I and the gang were at the beach and some of them fell asleep. We buried them in sand till they woke. Someone cleared their throat as the movie finished. Looking up, Esme and Carlisle were watching us all intently.
"I see you all are having fun." Carlisle spoke. We all nodded before bursting out laughing.
"Izzy? Would you like something to eat?" Esme asked.
"You don't have to Esme."
"I don't mind. It's nice to cook for someone for a change!" I grinned.
"Sure, you want any help."
"No dear, you rest." I nodded. She quickly went off to the kitchen as Carlisle sat down.
"What's wrong?" Jasper asked.
"I don't want to impose."
"She loves to cook; she never gets to please."
I nodded my phone went off.
"Hey"
"Izzy."
"Dad, I forgot sorry."
"No biggie. I wanted to know if you were home today." I looked at Alice, who was holding her hand out. I passed her the phone. She shut the phone once she was finished.
"You're staying with us for the rest of the week. Charlie's got a case, and he won't be home much.
He said you could stay here. Isn't that wonderful?" Alice spoke excited. She must have seen my face because her smile got even bigger.
"Alice? What are you planning?"
"Oh a little shopping, make overs and girl sleep overs!"
"Alice, I'm not sure."
"Please?" She begged, pouting a little as she spoke.
"Okay, I'll stay. But remember I'm four month pregnant. So not too much excitement or stress please." She squealed, I looked to Jasper he was smiling.
"Great!" She shouted. I covered my ears.
"Alice, calm down." Carlisle spoke. I smiled to him and he grinned in return. Esme walked back in with a plate of food.
I ate quietly, and when I finished, the baby was kicking again. Rose was looking to me smiling. I stood going over. Emmet moved, so I could sit down next to Rose. I grabbed her hand, gently placing it on my stomach, when another kick came. She looked to me shocked, and when it happened again, she quickly smiled.
"What does it feel like?" She asked, as I leant close to her. "It's an amazing feeling, but I have to say it gives you back aches, morning sickness - which happens all day - swelling of your feet, but it's amazing."
"It's amazing just feeling a kick with a hand."
I laughed. "Rose, don't get yourself down."
She looked down. "I always a wanted a family."
I didn't know what to do all my life I've been different somehow Caius had traced witches in my line of ancestors, and in centuries now the magic had been gone. So every vampire I've come across with powers. I seem to absorb them somehow and extend their ability by joining to other power that is similar. I could feel Rose's pain from her immortally and the loss of never being able to have a baby.
I looked to her. "I can see it that Rosalie, but I can see your auras and bonds. It's like Marcus's power, but more. I can see that you wanted a child. I'm sorry that you can't have one of your own. But I would love for you to be involved with mine." She looked up to me shocked. "Serious?"
I nodded. "Yes I don't think I can do it alone. But I think part of healing yourself Rose, is not by mind, but by actually having a chance to help someone else or even yourself."
"I don't understand."
I took a deep breath before speaking again. "If anyone in this coven wanted to adopt a baby, I have connections that can help you with that. With the Voulutri practically being my family and me being mates with your sibling. They wouldn't interfere, as long as you keep the secret, till a certain age or if they guess."
"You would do that for us?"
"Yes, I would. I know what it must feel like for your kind. Knowing you have an eternity of never being able to have children has to painful. Maybe if you helped with my baby, then you'll be able to forgive yourself, and move on. Who knows? You might decide to adopt a child one day."
"You hardly know us and you're letting us be involved in your baby's life?"
I sat back, placing my hands on my stomach. "You're my mates' family. In the amount of time I've known you all, you've done a lot to help me heal and forgive myself. You're all protective of each other and me, but you hardly know me."
"Today, I've never had that feeling of safety or even love, for months now. When everyone found out I was pregnant, there was gossip about who the father was. Then the case was let out and then everyone knew. All they'd do was look at me sympathetically. I hate that feeling, it's like everyone around you knows why."
"I've been here less than a week and already, I have a family who cares. Your aura is beautiful, Rose, but also very broken. Your pain is massive; you come across as the touche blonde girl. But inside you're just a hurt little girl. I'm not trying to offend you, but if you can find it in your heart to forgive yourself and the people around you, then you'll be happier. I'm not saying you aren't, because you are."
"You must look at the good you've done since your change, not just the bad. Everyone has that side in them. I do, and we hate each other afterwards. Holding that hate for so long is no good. I want you all involved, but I mostly want you and Jasper. Rose, I haven't asked anyone else, yet, but would you like to be the baby's godmother and auntie?"
She looked me in the eyes then. "No one's ever said that before. Thank you and I would like that!"
I smiled "Then I love that too!"
She hugged me, and I felt Emmet wrapping his arms around me also. "Thank you" He whispered in my ear.
"I want you as uncle and godfather." I whispered in his ear.
He looked to me. "Really?" I nodded he grinned. "Thank you!"
I got up and sat down in Jasper's lap. Then looked to Carlisle and Esme. "I would also like you two involved. As I told Rosalie, I know how it must feel, not being able to have children, or grandchildren. Jasper's already agreed to sign the certificate as the baby's father so I'd like you to consider yourselves her grandparents, if you like."
They looked shocked. "We would love to" Esme spoke
I grinned, turning towards Edward and Alice. "I would like you both as uncle and auntie, too. Alice, I'm sure you'll love to shop a little for her, and show her how to when she grows up. Edward, I'm sure you would love to show her different styles of music, and how to play piano. So if you will, I would love for you to become auntie and uncle." They nodded, grinning.
We spent the night relaxing and watching movies. I fell asleep on Jasper. Esme must have placed a cover over me. As I felt her close as something was wrapped around me.
I slept until five the next morning, and woke with a familiar twist in my stomach. I sprinted to the bathroom, and mad it just in time before I threw up. After I washed my mouth out, I returned to the living room where everyone appeared to be stunned and worried. I ignored them and lay back down.
Jasper wrapped his arms around me. "Are you okay?" He asked, nuzzling my neck.
"Yes it's just morning sickness."
I felt him nod as I slowly fell back to sleep. I woke up again at 7.30. Esme brought a plate of food in, which I ate quickly before asking Rose to help me change. Heading to school at 8:30. Jasper driving his own car today, while I drove my car with Rose. School went by slowly again, and at the end of the day, we drove back to the Cullens'. I noticed Charlie's cruiser in the driveway. Once inside, Dad came over to hug me.
"Can I talk with you, Izzy?" I nodded we left the house walking to the edge of the woods sitting down. I knew they wouldn't listen as it was private conversation.
"I wondered how you are?" Dad asked.
"I'm getting there. Jasper is helping, they all are."
He smiled "Have you told them?" I nodded, he smiled. "I'm seeing you with light back in your eyes that you haven't had for a while."
"I know!" The baby was kicking again. I slowly placed Charlie's hand on my stomach. He smiled as he felt a kick.
"It's a great thing, when they do that."
"I know. I feel better when she kicks."
He looked surprised. "A girl?" He asked with a grin.
I nodded. "Yes, Dr Cullen, told me yesterday."
"I got that house for you not far from here. I'm going to get the La Push boys to come up and work on it since they offered."
"Cool! When will it be finished?"
"Friday. I'm leaving the nursery for you. But we'll go get furniture together. I wanted to know about what you want to do when she gets here."
"I think I'll be breast feeding. I'll be finished in school by then hopefully. So I'll have time to take care of her."
"Excellent; saves buying baby formula. I better go. I've got to get back to the station. Carlisle said he's happy for you to stay as long as you like. He likes being able to keep an eye on you, I think."
"Okay, I'll walk with you to the cruiser." We stood, going over to the cruiser. We spoke a little before he left. I stood on the porch for a few minutes, before heading inside thinking over everything. I sat down, placing my head in my hands thinking more.
The week was going slowly by. When Wednesday came, Eleazar was coming at 6:00pm so we decided to go to school. Lunch came, as did Lauren coming over to the table with Jessica
"Oh, look Izzy's with the Cullens!" I stiffened knowing this was not going to be good.
"What you want Lauren?"
"You to go back where you came from!"
"Why? You worried?"
"Why would I be worried about you? Who's pregnant before you even finish school?"
I stood "Let's get this straight right now. I'm pregnant, big deal. At least, I don't go round acting like I know it all. Or even a person who lifts her skirt for any guy who will fuck her!"
She looked furious as she came around the table. She got right in my face, leaning next to my ear.
"I know what happened. You deserved it, and if you don't want everyone else to know, I would apologize right now."
I looked to her, then at Jess. She looked down and I was furious. "How could you?" I shouted.
"Bells. I'm sorry."
"You told her, Jess. You promised not to ever mention it to anyone."
"I'm sorry!"
"Yes I'm sorry too. For ever trusting you."
I left the hall then, going to my classes till the end of the day. I decided to drive to the Cullens' house alone. I arrived and the others were not far behind. I went inside, slamming my bag down. Esme jumped, as did Carlisle.
"What's wrong?" Esme asked.
"I knew it was a mistake" I mumbled.
I left the room, heading to Jasper's room. I took a shower, changing into comfy clothing, before walking slowly downstairs. I heard voices at the door, then in the living room. I walked past everyone to the kitchen to grab some food. I walked back into the room.
"Izzy?" I looked up to see Tanya, Kate and Irina coming over. I hugged all three of them before hugging Carmen and Eleazar. I sat on Jasper's lap, as we spoke for a while.
"Why are you feeling anger there, darling?"
I looked to him. "I just can't believe her. She only found out because they were visiting my dad at the station, when he got the call from Renee. Now that she's told Lauren, I give less than a week before everyone knows just like in Phoenix!"
"They won't speak. Especially after Rose and Alice cornered them at the end of the day!"
I was shocked, looking to Rose and Alice. They were grinning. "What? We look after our family!"
I nodded. "Thank you!"
"No problem. We just had friendly chat, that's all"
I nodded. "What're we dong tonight? Charlie's away. I'm off tomorrow as well."
"Why?"
"I have a ultrasound. But I'm taking all Thursdays and Fridays off from now on."
"Dad?" Alice spoke.
"No, Alice! Bella is having two days alone, you're going to school." They all pouted, as the rest of us burst out laughing.
"Izzy? Please?"
"Sorry, I can't. It's Carlisle's rules and as he's my doctor, you'll be lucky."
We spent, more time watching movies before Jasper and I said goodnight. We went upstairs, making love again, before I fell asleep in his arms.
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A Month Later
It's now been a month since I moved to Charlie's. I've spent most days and nights at the Cullens' taking my two days off in the week to relax with Esme and the others. Alistair came the first week, the day after Eleazar came down. Followed by Peter and Char on the following Friday.
Jasper kicked Peter's ass when he got there. As Char and I laughed, watching them. We were all going to Seattle to shop for the baby's room. I'm officially dating Jasper now, Carlisle asked me to move in with them. Charlie was happy now that I'm getting better.
Alice decided to wake me up at 6am. I yelled at her for waking me up before I took a shower. Stomping downstairs after getting dressed, I found Alice waiting at the bottom.
"What are you wearing?" She spoke, looking me up and down.
"Alice! I do not care what you think of my outfit. I am five and half months pregnant and you woke me up too early. I 'm in a bad mood, so don't even start!" I spoke before going past her to the kitchen. Esme was cooking as I walked in. Everyone looked to me smiling.
"Darling, I'm sorry. I was hunting and I didn't know she would wake you up that early." Jasper said as Esme passed me a plate.
"She's an annoying pixie." I said "We are not leaving this house till 9:00."
Alice ran in the room then. "Were leaving at 7.20 or else." My mind tripled with anger.
"Alice? Honey, back down. She going to explode." Edward spoke, seeing my face.
"Alice? Do you like your wardrobe? And credit cards? Because if you so much as mention leaving this house before 9:00 am, I will destroy them. And your credit cards will disappear. Is this clear?"
She looked frightened. "Okay! We can leave at 9:00. Just, don't touch my wardrobe or cards." I smiled and started eating, as everyone else laughed.
When I finished, Jasper carried me upstairs, to make love to me for an hour. We shared a shower then dressed quickly. It was now 10am when we finally left in four cars. We shopped for hours, buying different things for the baby and some things for us. I was exhausted when we got back, so Jasper carried me upstairs laying me down. I fell asleep quickly in his arms.
xXx xXx xXx
We headed off to class even though they were now getting boring. The Cullens', were taking their exams. Charlie had gone and bought me a place that was now occupied with Eleazar's family; Peter, Char, and Alistair were also staying there. I was staying at the Cullen's house, since mine was not big enough for us all.
Jasper and I made love nearly every day, and sometimes more than once. As the days went, by I was getting a little worried about taking my exams. The school was helping me out, though by giving me extra work so I would be well prepared. Before I realized it, it was time to take the exams.
