The new house we had here in New Hampshire was much like the one we had in Forks. The only downside was me and Edward don't get our own house anymore. We share with the family, but no one cares… too much. They all have other things to do during the night. The house was bright with colours like whites and blacks to make it look modern. It was light inside as there were many windows – just like our other house. I liked this house a lot, it wasn't as big as the other but it was still big. It was a 6 bedroom, 3 story house with 4 bathrooms – not like we needed them – and 4 car spaces. Not quite enough for all of the Cullen's cars but it was still useful. I crawled over Edward to take the clock that had fallen off the bedside table, onto the ground during the night, I wander how that happened. I quickly glanced at the analogue clock to check the time, it was just after 7.

"we should start getting ready" I said to him. He nodded and chuckled. I want to stay here and do something else… I thought stretching the shield over him as well. He rolled his eyes at me and I grinned. I leaned my head against his chest as I traced my finger up and down his arm.

"it is a very nice picture isn't it?" I didn't need to look at where he was looking, I knew what he was talking about.

"yes. It's so wonderful, and so thoughtful of them…" I trailed off as I stared into his eyes. His honey golden eyes. He could have captured me just by looking at me. His eyes; so intense, yet so gentle and warm. I pushed my shield out to him and let him read how much I loved him. He smiled and looked at the closet.

"we must get ready Bella. I'd hate for you to be late on your very first day" he smiled and I felt the butterflies in my stomach as I thought about the day ahead. My very first day of uni! I could not explain how excited I was, but Edward could see the excitement on my face and laughed. He kissed my forehead and gave me a nudge toward the closet. Ok, ok I thought I'm going he gave me a reassuring smile as I walked to the small walk in wardrobe that I had. I found a plain white shirt and a pair of jeans, that I matched with a denim jacket that hung at the bottom of my ribs- more for style than warmth - hanging in the back of my closet. It was one of the clothes I had owned as a human, and I put it on. I walked out, modelling my choice of outfit for Edward and he clapped as I posed and turned on the spot.

"you look beautiful, Bella. You always do." I smiled at him knowing that no matter what I wore, he wouldn't care, he wouldn't judge. Alice would, but Edward's opinion was the most important in my mind.

As we made our way to the living room we saw only Carlisle, Esme and Alice were there. The T.V was on, they were all watching the news

"where's the rest of the family" I asked curiously. Edward replied to my question. Reading someone's thoughts I guessed.

"Emmett and Rose are just getting ready" he said to me. That's when I heard Jasper in the kitchen. Why was he in the kitchen? But before I could ask my question, I heard a creak of a door opening on its hinges. It was on the 2nd floor, small, but quick footsteps followed and I turned around and opened my arms just in time for my daughter to leap into them. My little Renesmee. She was about a year and a half now but she looked 9 or 10. She pressed her hand against my cheek and showed me a picture of Jacob.

"yes sweetie, he's on his way over now." She smiled. Since Jacob imprinted on Renesmee, he couldn't bear to be further away from her. He needed to be close enough to protect her, to be by her side in a moment's notice. He had to move with us up to New Hampshire; it would hurt him too much if he couldn't. I thought of the time when Edward left me. The most depressing time of my life, and I couldn't imagine Jacob suffering like that. Seth and Leah weren't happy that they had to go back to Sam's pack but they couldn't come with Jacob. Jake's dad understood about the imprinting and let him come to New Hampshire.

Jake got his own apartment 5 minutes away from our house by car, by supernatural speed, it was about 30 seconds. He was working as a mechanic at a small gas station and the pay was reasonable. But Carlisle still insisted on helping him out with an allowance of $200 a week.

I felt Renesmee tense as she heard the sound of heavy paws padding through the forest outside our house. Jacob. She relaxed and smiled at me. He was in human form and through the door in 5 seconds. He had Ness in his arms in another 2.

"hey, Jake" I smiled at him.

"hey Bells hey Nessie," I frowned. I still didn't like the nickname 'Nessie' so I told him to call her 'Ness' instead. he kissed us both on the forehead. I felt Edward's arm around me tighten and I let my shield stretch. This was becoming easier. Can we get going now, I really don't want to be late. He chuckled and looked back as I heard the footsteps approach; Rose and Emmett.

" are you sure you're ready to go lil' sis? You don't need a little extra time, you know getting used to all the new… Experiences?" Emmett teased. I laughed at him as Edward shook his head at him fighting a smile.

We all piled into the cars, Emmett and rose taking the jeep and Alice and Jasper taking the porche. Me and Edward were the last to leave as we said goodbye to our Renesmee.

"we won't be long." Edward promised. I looked at him thankfully. Renesmee understood the concept of school and university. What she didn't understand is why she wasn't allowed to come with us. She agreed that she would be fine as long as Jake was with her. Edward and I didn't like the idea of Renesmee spending so much time with Jacob but there was nothing else we could do, they cared for each other.

Edward and I hopped into his Volvo, and he pulled out of the driveway with a screech. I didn't understand why we needed 3 separate cars to take us to school. One wouldn't fit us all but two certainly would, one of the advantages of owning a car each I guess. We pulled into the university parking lot and parked in the spot next to Jasper and Alice's car. Edward stopped the engine and looked over at me.

"are you ready?" he asked with a hint of a smile.

"is it really that bad?" I asked worried but teasing. He knew I was.

"well there will be a lot of attention. Emmett and Rosalie are still in their car, probably swallowing each other whole, I giggled, and Jazz and Alice have just headed up to the main office." He smiled.

"don't let me go?" I asked him. He grinned at me and opened his door. I stayed put as he walked at human speed to my side of the car. He opened the door for me like the gentleman he was. I stepped out and I felt all eyes on me immediately. It was like I had been shot with a hundred bullets in all different places. Edward shut the door behind me and put his arm around my shoulders to comfort me. He leaned down to whisper in my ear.

"they're staring, because they think you're too beautiful, Bella" I laughed and his grip tightened as I leaned in closer to him. He smiled and kissed my hair as we walked to the other side of the car, I clung to the back of his shirt for support, being careful not to rip the material. He laughed breathlessly as, I assume, he read someone's thoughts. We stopped by the back door of the left side of the car.

"that one over there by the fountain…" he whispered under his breath, so low that only a vampire could hear. "he just thought, quote: that you are the hottest babe I've ever seen in his life." I giggled at his remark but he kept talking "and he wants to ask you out. He thinks I'm no competition, and that once you lay your eyes on him, I'll be gone before you know it" he made a face as he kept listening.

There is no competition, Edward, you know that. And I want to let him know, that you are the only man I love and nothing could ever compare to the love and passion I have for you. He smiled as he read my thoughts. I looked into his eyes as I had an idea. Is he looking? He nodded a quick brief nod as I saw a smile grow on his face. With his arm still on my shoulders I turned to face him and locked my arms around his neck, his arm dropped from my shoulders onto my waist. He pulled me in closer to kiss him, but before he did that, he spun us around so that my back was against the car and he pulled my lips to his with a sudden fierceness. I kissed him as I ran my hands through his bronze hair, gripping it at the back. He laughed quietly as he pulled back an inch, he was still in lips reach so I quickly pecked him on the lips I dropped my arms from his neck but his hand stayed at my waist pulling me toward him.

"he was jealous" he said to me "he started imagining you as the 'out-going' type" I shuddered I'm only outgoing for you, no one else I thought. He laughed but continued "he is still going to try his luck with you" he winked at me. Then we turned and headed toward the main office where Alice and Jasper would be waiting for us. I glanced up at the fountain to see that the boy had gone. Rose and Emmett had just gotten out of the car and walked up with us.