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CH 2: February (BPOV)
It was cold as I jumped up and down, trying to keep warm. I already had about five layers of clothes on. It was to the point I could barley bend anymore. I glanced down the slope we were about to slide down in tubes. I have never been sledding before. When I first came to Forks, I hated the snow. But I was enjoying being included in with the family, so I thought I would give it a try.
Most people go sledding down hills. Not the Cullens. They prefer mountain sides, and I am not kidding. When they said sledding, I thought it would be a reasonable sized hill.
"I still do not like this idea. Perhaps we should find something else to do?" Edward was frowning and looking quite nervous. For the first time, I might agree with him on this.
"She will be fine. I have seen it," Alice pouted.
"Aw, Eddie, don't be a party pooper," Emmett whined. He broke out into singing the song Martin Short's character and his associate sang in the Father of the Bride to Steve Martin's character. It didn't escape my notice that Alice and some of the others have been giving subtle hints towards wedding and marriage since Edward proposed. I'm not surprised that his family, Alice especially, is on his side. They all have happy marriages. If Alice thinks I'm not aware of what she has been doing she has another thing coming.
I have stayed true to my word. I was trying to remain open to marriage. I felt better about the idea of it now. I think a big part of my hold up was that it seemed to happen so fast, before I could get used to the idea that he was back. Edward wanted a way to symbolize our love forever and there was nothing wrong that. It should be enough that it meant something to him.
My parents were now the hold up. I didn't want to leave my dad to the rumors of the small town as I went away with the Cullens anywhere. That wasn't fair to him. My mother would never accept it. I didn't want to get married with ill will against it, especially if it was from my parents. I had thought a few times of asking what Edward would think about eloping.
I wasn't going to say anything yet until I figured out how to get Edward to agree to change me. How do you go about convincing someone that they have a soul?
"Bella, how do you feel about this?" Jasper asked probably sensing my hesitance. I looked up to see the others looking at me.
"I'm not going down by myself, right?" I asked, double checking.
"With your luck?" Emmett snickered.
"Definitely not, and you shouldn't feel pressured into it either," Edward answered. I looked over at him and hugged his waist, feeling him relax under my touch.
"I want to try it." I looked up at him. He closed his eyes and nodded.
"Alright, sit in the front." Edward helped me on to the inflatable sled that was built for two while Jasper held it steady. Edward got on behind me, stretching his legs out on either side of me. "Hold on to the handles." He pointed to the plastic bars on either side. He wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Ready?" Jasper asked behind us.
"I wanted to push." Emmett pouted off to the side.
"No, Jasper is going to push. He understands the meaning of gentle," Alice answered.
"Are you two ready?" Jasper asked again chuckling.
"Yup." I grabbed the handles tightly.
I felt a push and then we were moving. I let out a small squeal as we started to speed up. The wind hit my face and it reminded me of running with Edward, only not as fast. We hit a few bumps and I felt him hold me down so I didn't launch off the sled.
"Lean to the left," Edward yelled out. I was seconds too late and we hit a big bump and I felt the sled drop out from under us as we were airborne. I felt Edward flip us and we landed in the soft snow. Edward ended up being half buried and I was on top of him. I sat up quickly and started wiping the snow away from his face.
"Are you okay?" I couldn't help but to start laughing. He sat up and his face and hair were all snow.
"Shouldn't I be asking you that," he asked. I couldn't help it as I broke out into more laughter.
"I'm not the one that looks like the abominable snowman" I gasped through laughter.
"Are you saying I look funny?" He started whipping the snow from his face so I could see it clearer. I shook my head trying to hold in my laughter.
Edward spun me so I was trapped underneath him in the snow. He had a Cheshire grin on his face.
"Edward, what are you up to?" My laughter stopped. I looked up; enjoying seeing Edward this way, but I didn't trust him at the moment.
"Ever have a whitewash?" He smirked.
"Don't you dare!" I threatened. He took a handful of snow and started sprinkling little bits on my face. I squealed and Edward's laughter rang out.
There had been a noticeable change in Edward since he has been back. He has been trying harder to show how much he cares, even though I already know that he loves me. All the gestures have been very sweet. I also haven been enjoying that he hasn't been holding back as much as he used to when it came to being more intimate. His playful side was nice too.
"Edward, stop or I am never kissing you, again," I gave him an empty threat. He stopped and cocked his head to the side.
"I am not sure I believe that. I don't think you can resist my kisses." He leaned in and pressed his lips chastely on mine then leaned back with a smirk. "That's what I thought."
I scowled then grabbed his coat collar and pulled his lips back to mine. I kissed him hard and immediately tried to deepen the kiss. Edward's lips moved expertly against mine, before he pulled back once I shivered a bit.
"We should get you back?" He stood up and offered me his hand. Before I could take it he dove over the top of me again; only this time protectively as two other sleds came flying into the area.
"Watch it," Edward snarled as the others came to stops, laughing.
"Not our fault you didn't get out of the way." Emmett snickered. Edward shook his head and stood. With lighting speed a chunk of snow hit Emmett. Before long it was all out war as snowballs flew everywhere. I made my own, but was reluctant to try and throw it. Edward dodged and blocked most of the snowballs, keeping his back to me as he defended me.
"It's no use, we aren't going to get him," Alice groaned and the action came to a stand still.
"Of course not, I can see everything you are thinking," Edward got cocky. Before I contemplate my actions, I threw my snowball and prayed that luck would be on my side for once. There was a loud smack as it hit Edward in the back of the head. I covered my mouth to hold in my giggles as Edward's head whipped around. The others burst out into laughter.
"I can't believe that she actually got him." Emmett laughed so hard he was shaking.
"That was just sweet, Bella," Jasper was laughing almost as hard.
"That's what I get for defending you," Edward pouted, but I could tell that he was amused.
"No, that is what you get for trying to give me a whitewash." I stuck out my tongue childishly. "Besides, what were the odds of it actually working in my favor?"
Before he could respond I felt myself being lifted and I was moving up the hill. It took me a minute to realize that Alice was running me back up the mountain.
We came to a stop and the others shortly did after us. All three men were carrying tubes.
"Here, Bella. Esme made you hot chocolate earlier. You probably can use it to warm up. I also have these things." She handed me these little packets. "There for warming your hands and toes." Edward took them from her.
"Sit on that fallen log." He gestured, opened the first packet and handed them to me to put in my gloves. He took the other package and with vampire speed got them in my boots before I could even tell that they were off. I felt my limbs already start to warm up.
"Thank you," I told him before taking a sip of the hot drink.
"You are welcome," He smiled. He sat next to me on the log.
"Can we go, again," I asked.
"Are you sure? I was thinking once you were warmer I should run you back to the house." Edward looked concern.
"Just once more, then we can go back. Please." I looked up at him through my eyelashes. "Alright," Edward sighed.
"Don't get huffy. She's safer doing this than the dog talking her into driving a motorcycle into a tree or jumping off a cliff." Emmett tossed a snowball at Edward, which he dodged while glaring at him. The air became silent and tense. My mind slowly processed his words. This was the first I heard about a motorcycle, but I knew the cliff was how I died in the future that Edward and the girls saw. I never pushed for details before because I knew it was never going to happen and I knew that it hurt Edward to talk about it.
"Wait, what? Are you telling me I went so crazy that I thought dogs could talk?" I looked at Edward. He had the bridge of his nose pinched, never a good sign. I looked around at the others. The fact that Emmett was even frowning worried me. I shifted my gaze to Alice.
"Not an actual dog. It was Jacob Black." Alice started to explain. The others had grown tenser at his name. "Apparently, around this time you befriended him. He taught you how to ride a motorcycle that you crashed repeatedly, without him stopping you or at least getting you a helmet. He is also the one that told you he would take you cliff diving, thinking you would survive with him. However, you jumped without him, while he was out chasing Victoria." Alice spilled out. My mind tried to process this information and I was on overload. A motorcycle? Charlie would have killed me himself, if he had found that out.
"What was Jacob doing chasing Victoria?" I feared for the kid because I knew humans didn't stand a chance against vampires. Edward muttered something intelligible beside me, it sounded like a curse.
"It wouldn't be technically breaking the treaty, since that do...Jacob has already done it. Plus, she is considered to be a Cullen now." Jasper spoke up. He looked at me. "Do you remember the legend Jacob told you, about us?" I nodded.
"The one about the cold ones," I shrugged.
"Yes, but do you remember the tribe's part," Jasper hinted. I was trying not to get irritated with the secrecy. They seemed to be skirting the issue. It almost sounded as if they were hinting at the treaty. What was it Jacob said about the tribe's part? Then it dawned on me why Emmett said dog. It wasn't a dog but…
"The Quileutes can still turn into wolves?" I asked.
"Knew she could figure it out," Jasper smiled at me. "Now technically, we didn't break the treaty any more than he did."
"Bella, please promise me you will stay away from him," Edward finally spoke up again. I met his eyes and I could see the sadness and the worry in them.
"Edward, I'm not going to let him talk me into something stupid like that." I calmed him by placing a hand against his cheek. He leaned into it but the worry in his eyes was still there.
"It's not just that. We may have a treaty with the wolves, but that doesn't mean they trust us. They will try and turn you against us." Edward pleaded.
"Again, not going to happen," I huffed.
"I know that. I also know that you would argue back, defending us. Young wolves are even more dangerous, because they have a hard time controlling their phasing. They phase often when they get upset or feel threatened. If any of them did that too close to you, they could hurt you, even if it was unintentional." He pulled me into his lap and held me tightly.
"The mutt already tried blaming Edward for your death. Saying it was his fault for you jumping," Rose snarled bitterly. That revelation pissed me off. My death had been my own fault. Not to mention it seemed my reckless ideas came from Jacob. How was that Edward's fault?
"I will do my best to stay clear of Jacob." I promised. It sounded like Jacob was a wolf in sheep's clothing. He was not worth causing Edward to worry.
"Bella…" Edward still didn't look happy.
"Just listen for a moment. I'm not going to seek him out or go to La Push. However, I can't stop Charlie from inviting Billy or Jacob over. Which should be safe. I don't think either of them would bring up anything in front of Charlie. Besides, you could always be there, if they are over." I kissed his cheek and he nodded.
"Or I could be." Alice offered.
"I will be as safe as possible, I promise." I leaned my forehead against the side of his head.
"We are all around to help, bro. None of us are going to let anything happen to her." Emmett promised.
"Can we trying sledding, again? It was fun." I tried to change the subject.
"I'm ready to go, again." I shot Alice a grateful look.
Edward scooped me up and placed me on the sled between his legs.
"Ready?" Jasper called before giving us a slightly bigger push.
R
A couple of days later, I was sitting at the table, filling out endless forms and applications for college.
"Why am I doing this?" I groaned. My hand was aching after filling a third form.
"To give us more options for colleges," Edward answered. His own stack was in front of him for show for Charlie's benefit, who was in the next room.
"Dartmouth, though?" I sat back in my seat. "Even if I got in, I would never be able to afford that." Edward looked up with an angelic smile.
"Your grades are good and your test scores were wonderful. You could afford it if you were my wife," he said innocently.
"Well, then going with that theory, I wouldn't be able to be around humans for awhile if you change me, right?" The smile fell from his face.
"You promised to be open." I sighed rolling the pencil along the table.
"I'm trying. Okay, say you might be changed soon. You should get as many human experiences as possible." He reached out and took my hand in his. I wanted to say more but with Charlie in the next room I had to be careful what we said.
"I'm not sure if college is for me, anyways. Sure, I have been a good student, but I have no idea what I want to study. Some people take a year off and travel. What would be so different of going to college as a human than as a vampire? Unless, you wanted me to rush some sorority and hit keggers at the frats." I smirked. Edward scowled but I saw the sparkle of amusement in his eyes.
"Don't you think you are clumsy enough without adding alcohol?" Edward whispered.
"You're worried about my clumsiness? And here I thought you would get upset about the wet t-shirt contest I plan on entering in sunny Cancun on spring break." I bit my lip trying not to laugh. Edward's eyes darkened and he let out a growl. His eyes flickered to my chest and up, making me blush.
"Over my dead body," he hissed. I backed off before we got out of hand. "Would you seriously like to travel," a calmer Edward asked.
"Someday. Will you be my tour guide?" I smiled at him.
"I would love to. We could travel the world on our honeymoon?" He suggested running his thumb over my left ring finger.
"Would we have a normal honeymoon?" I asked. Instead of just saying no, Edward paused. I saw the conflicting emotions on his face go from desire to sadness.
"That wouldn't be safe for you." Edward answered squeezing my hand.
"All the more reason for my change." I pointed out.
"Bella…" Edward started but stopped.
"What are you guys up to in here?" Charlie walked into the room.
"Collage applications." Edward turned to him, letting go of my hand.
"Good to hear. Where are you applying?" Charlie came up to the table and looked down. "Dartmouth. That's Ivy League, isn't it?" I saw the sense of pride of his face.
"Yes, sir." Edward answered.
"Where else have you applied, Edward?" Charlie was trying to appear conversational.
Edward listed off a few colleges. I watched Charlie's eyes narrow slightly when he realized it was the same as my list.
"I see," Charlie, hesitated. "Good luck, then." He grabbed a beer from the fridge and headed out of the room.
"He's not happy is he," I asked once he was out of the room. I stood to get ready for dinner.
"He was hoping we were going to go to separate colleges. But he is not going to say anything. He is afraid it would have the opposite result and you would run off with me or something." That confirmed that Charlie wouldn't be happy if Edward and I were going to be married.
I pulled the ingredients to make enchiladas out the fridge.
"Would you like some help?" Edward came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Sure, could you chop up the vegetables finely for me?" Grateful that he would do the onions since, his eyes couldn't water.
"We will work something out that pleases both of us," Edward kissed the back of my head before moving to the side, grabbing a cutting board, knife and vegetables from me.
R
February 14th, came up quickly. The last time I celebrated this day was in grade school with silly cards that everyone had to give everyone else in class so they didn't feel left out.
It was the first for me to have a boyfriend, though. In the past, I thought the day was overrated. This year I was looking forward to it. Last year, at this time, Edward was ignoring me. This year, I was sure he was going to try and spoil me.
A week prior, I was standing with Alice inside a drug store. I had already picked out a card and was looking at displays of different Valentine's Day things.
(flashback)
"I don't know about this, Alice." I was hesitant.
"Why not? He wants you to have human experiences. Don't these things qualify?" She gestured to the boxes of candy, stuff animals, and other heart covered and red items.
"Here." She handed me a small tiger that had a t-shirt that read 'can't keep my paws off you'. My face turned as red as the shirt.
"I can't get that." I could just see Edward rolling his eyes.
"Sure you can. He's always saying you look like a tiger kitten when you get angry, it's endearing. He will get a kick out of it." I frowned. How is that endearing? Nice to know he takes me seriously when I get mad.
"Come on, Bella. You know not to bet against me." Alice started pulling me in the direction of the front of the store.
"Alice, about not betting against you…do you still see me becoming a vampire?" I asked. She gave me a hug and a reassuring smile.
"Bella, if I had my way, you would already be a vampire. I'm not saying Edward will definitely come around. He is too stubborn for that, but don't give up hope yet."
There was a knock on the door and I stopped trying to fix my hair as I ran down the stairs. I opened the door to see Edward on the other side wearing dark dress pants with a red tie against a white shirt.
"Am I dressed up enough?" I looked down at my dark pants and red sweater.
"You look beautiful." Edward nodded; his hands were behind his back. "These are for you." He brought his hidden items back into view. There was a heart shaped box of chocolates, red roses and a small lion holding a heart. I chuckled looking at the lion.
"What's funny?" Edward looked concerned. I felt bad I didn't mean to make him think I was laughing at his gift.
"Apparently, we weren't thinking that differently." I handed him his tiger, card and the small wrapped box. He smiled when he saw the tiger.
"I see." He smiled at the little tiger and chuckled at the shirt. "Where is Charlie?"
"At Las Push. He made sure I knew that he would be home early." Edward nodded.
"Would you like your last gift?" I noticed he still held a small box in his hands. I simply nodded. I should have expected that he would do this.
"Okay, but you need to open yours too." I pulled him to the couch, laying the rest of my gifts on the coffee table. "You first, this time." I folded my legs under me as I sat on the couch.
Edward removed the paper from the box and looked down, surprised at the pocket watch. It had been his mother's father's. Alice helped me sneak it away so I could get it fixed and cleaned up. He opened it and his eyes widened when he saw it working. Attached to the small inside cover was a small lock of my hair tied by a blue ribbon; a significant gesture in his time.
"I hope you don't mind. I know it was already yours technically." I watched his face.
"I love it, beautiful. Thank you." He closed it and slipped it into his pocket. "Your turn."
I ripped open the paper and pulled out a carved wooden box. I ran my fingers across the dark smooth wood.
"This is beautiful." I examined it then opened it. Inside my lullaby started playing. There was a couple spinning in a circle as they danced. The figures resembled us with the same hair color and clothes we wore to last year's prom. My mouth dropped open in shock.
"Edward this is amazing." I placed it down on the table.
"You like it," he asked shyly. I shook my head and he looked slightly disappointed
"I love it." I flung myself at him, wrapping my arms around his neck, straddling his waist and started to kiss him. His arms snaked around me waist and pulled me to him tightly.
All too soon he pulled back, his eyes were dark and he smiled before pecking my lips, briefly.
"We should get going," he announced sternly. I slipped off his lap on to the couch.
"I just need to put the flowers in water. Will you bring the other stuff to my room, please?" I asked.
"Yes, dear," Edward winked playfully at me before scooping the gifts up.
About ten minuets later, Edward pulled up to the trail head to the meadow.
"We're going to the meadow?" I asked surprised, because it was already dark and in the middle of winter.
"Yes, if that is okay?" Edward turned halfway in his seat.
"Its fine, I'm just surprised." Edward leapt out of the car and rushed to my side.
"Up you go." He took off running. I buried my face into his neck to protect it from the cold. He placed me on my feet a moment later and I felt myself surrounded by warmth. I looked around to see that he had set up heat lamps in the center of the meadow. On the ground were piles of blankets and pillow.
"Did you do this?" I asked as Edward pulled me gently to sit in the mounds of blankets.
"I had some help." He shrugged, handing me a takeout container. Inside were mushroom raviolis from Bella Italia in Port Angeles.
"I hope they are still hot. Sorry, for the container." Edward now handed me a fork.
"This is nice. I like the privacy rather than a busy restaurant." I took a bite and swallowed.
"Still hot, too." He smiled in relief.
"I am glad." Edward wrapped an arm around me as I ate quickly. I looked up to see the stars in the night sky.
"Wow, it's actually a clear night," I gazed up, not remembering the last time I saw them.
"One of the reasons I chose this location tonight." Edward played with my hair and kissed my forehead.
I placed my food down and cuddled into his side. He pulled me back with him, tucked a blanket around me to keep me warm. We looked up together for awhile.
Laying there under the stars I though about Edward wanted me to have human experiences. For me I would trade all of them to be with Edward, and I doubt I would ever regret not having them. But maybe I could work this to my advantage.
"Can we go back to the car," I asked turning to him slightly.
"Yes, if that is what you want." Edward stood up.
"Do you need help cleaning up?" I asked.
"No, I will get these later." He shut the heaters off and I grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around me.
"Are you cold?" Edward looked concerned.
"No, it was nice with heaters on." I promised as he scooped me up bridal style. He took off running and we reached the car in no time. He placed me on my feet and reached for the passenger door. I walked around him and opened the backseat door.
"Bella, what are you doing?" he gave me a perplexed look.
"I said I wanted to get back to the car, not go home." I sat in the back. "Coming?"
"Bella…" Edward looked uncertain with the door still wide open.
"You're the one who told me you wanted me not to miss out on human experiences. This is one, making out in the backseat of my boyfriend's car." I moved deeper in the car, but still was able to see his face, which was frozen in shock.
"Bella, it isn't safe for one, and for another, it's too cold." Edward reached out his hand to me but I refused it.
"Then turn on the heater and close the doors. As for hurting me, that's not going to happen. I am just asking for kissing and maybe light touching. Nothing we haven't done before." Instead of answering me, Edward closed the passenger door, then got in and closed the rear door.
He reached forward and turned on the car. I was starting to think that I had won. He took my hands in one of his then took his other hand and placed it against my cheek and I leaned into it.
"Beautiful girl, there is nothing more that I wish I could give you everything you want, but I am not sure this is a good idea." His golden eyes looked upset.
"We can try. You are already more intimate with me than a year ago. I am not asking for much more. If it gets overwhelming, we can stop. I just want to try, please." I traced my fingers along his jaw. "Pretty please," I whispered, Edward groaned as he bent down and started to kiss me.
This kiss became heated fast. The kiss was not as careful as his others and full of passion. With a swift movement, I was on Edward's lap. Edward's lips detached from mine as he placed kisses along my neck and collar bone.
"Breathe, love," He whispered into my ear. As I took a deep breath, I felt Edward unbuttons my coat. My breath hitched in my throat as his hand slipped under my sweater and stopped just shy of my breasts. I met his eyes; they were hooded and filled with lust asking a silent question. I felt a sense of thrill shoot through me as I anticipate what was coming next. I nodded my head and he didn't break eye contact. Slowly, his hand moved up and cupped my swell lightly. The touch radiated heat through out the rest of body. I couldn't help but close my eyes and moan. His hand retracted and my eyes flew open, again.
"Don't stop, please don't stop. It feels so good," Edward's frown turned into a seductive smile as his hand resumed touching me. I reached up with my hands and dug them into his hair dragging his face to mine. His cool lips moved against me feverishly. His hand slipped over the lace of my bra and brushed against the nipple that harden with his touch. He very softly rolled the nipple and his name escaped my lips announcing my pleasure.
I kissed down his cheek to his neck. I licked, then had the sudden urge to nip lightly with my teeth. Edward let out a loud growl and I found myself on my back with Edward hovering over me. My breath caught in my throat as he looked down at me, predatorily. My heart thudding loudly in my chest; his own chest heaved as he growled out, "Mine." I felt my panties instantly saturate. I wanted him, but I knew he would regret if it happened this way. I reached up tentatively and touch his cheek.
"Edward, we should stop," He hissed in response and nuzzled my hand. "Edward, please," His eyes shot to mine and they slowly turned more golden. He pulled back sharply.
"I'm so sorry," Edward put his face in his hands.
"What for, I'm fine. In fact, I enjoyed that a lot." He lowered his hands and looked at me.
"I got carried away." He still looked sorry.
"So? I only stopped you because I didn't think you wanted to go that far tonight. I'm not upset." I ran my fingers through his hair. "Do you regret this?"
Edward was silent for a moment before he answered me.
"No, actually." He admitted with a small sheepish smile.
"So we can try something like this again?" I asked hopefully. Edward looked at me and then pulled me on to his lap sidewise.
"You are being ruled by your teenage hormones, my dear." He chuckled and kissed my cheek.
"Please, you seemed to be enjoying it just as much. Ever consider it was you who did this to me, not my teenage hormones?" I pouted.
"Maybe, you could be right," Edward kissed me once more before pulling back. "I need to get you home before your father sends out a search party."
"Okay," I slid of his lap and out of the car.
We drove home in silence with our hands in twined. My thoughts turned to my daydreams staring my own Greek god.
R
In late February, I was spending a quite Sunday with Charlie. He was watching basketball highlights as I worked on a stew in the kitchen. I was making a double batch so I could freeze some and so that Charlie could take some to work. I hummed while I worked, trying not of think of missing Edward. Who was away hunting: He promised to be back sometime tonight, but I still missed him. I only had the beheading nightmare when he wasn't holding me at night, but I was not going to tell him that. He would never leave to hunt.
I heard a loud rapping on the door. I waited, but I didn't hear Charlie move to get it.
I placed down the knife and headed towards the door.
"I've got it." I opened the door to see Billy and Jacob on the door step. Jacob had grown since I had last seen him; he was at least as tall as Edward now. My guard was instantly up. I figured something like this would happen sooner or later.
"Billy, Jacob, good to see you. Would you like to come in?" I said graciously.
"Bella, you are looking better than when we last saw you." Billy eyed me carefully.
"I'm much better now." I smiled. I heard Charlie come up behind me.
"Billy, Jacob, what a surprise? Let me help you in." Charlie moved forward to help with the wheelchair.
I headed back into to the kitchen thinking they would just head into the living room. I resumed chopping the vegetables when I heard someone enter behind me. I looked over my shoulder to see Jacob standing nervously in the door.
"I just wanted to say, hello." He gave me a sheepish grin.
"Hi," I turned back to the carrot.
"Um, have I done something to upset you? " He sounded disappointed.
"No, I just need to get this done," I answered.
"Would you like some help?" He offered.
"I got it under control, thank you. Why don't you go and enjoy the game with the old men." I continued to work silently. After a moment, I heard him leave. I let out my breath. I added in the remaining ingredients and set it to simmer.
After I placed the cover on, I realized my phone was upstairs. If Edward tried to call because Alice saw something, he wouldn't be able to reach me. I headed out of the kitchen and down the hallway to the stairs.
"Are you going to join us, Bells?" Charlie looked up from his chair.
"Sorry, I can't. I need to work on a paper for school. I need to be distraction free to do it." I lied as I head up to my room and closing my door behind me.
I spotted my phone on my desk. Just as I grabbed it, I spotted movement by the windows. I jumped then recognized the tall, lean form next to it.
"You're back," I rushed over wrapping my arms around him. His tense face broke out into a smile as my arms wrapped him.
"Yes, Alice saw the Blacks show up unexpectantly." He kissed my nose.
"I kept my distance as best as possible." I pressed my face into his chest breathing in his scent.
"I know. Luckily, Jacob hasn't made the change yet, so he's still clueless. He isn't even aware that we are back together. He has quite the crush on you. Billy brought him here in the hopes that you two would become better friends, or hopefully fall in love." Edward whispered into my hair. I reached up onto my toes and kissed his cheek.
"Never going to happen." I promised.
A/N: I know that wasn't a real whitewash that Edward gave Bella. He was just playing with her.
It may seem like Jacob is getting unfairly blamed for the motorcycle and cliff. But they didn't see what really happened. They are just going by what Edward could get from his mind reading. Plus they don't like the wolves so they have no problem blaming them.
Bella only knows what they told her. Her loyalty is going to be with Edward since she never bonded with Jacob.
I don't own any rights to Father of the Bride.
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Preview:
"Girls, you never guess who I just saw?" Alice announced excitedly placing the tray down.
"Who?" I was grateful for the change of topic.
"That cutie, Mike Newton." My mouth dropped opened and my eyes bulged. Did Alice just call Mike cute?
"Him," Rose said dreamily. What is going on here?
Curious?