I do not own anything Twilight
I just want y'all to be prepared that I have created my own Bella, but I'm pretty sure y'all will like her.
Oh and Riann is a fictitious place, I think…
The Boys of Fall
Chapter 1
*Bella Swan*
14 years later…
Summer, my favorite time of year. I didn't have school to worry about anymore, and I could lay by the pool all day long if I wanted to.
In May I graduated from the University of Texas, go longhorns, with a degree in education. And, I just moved back to my hometown of Riann to teach at the local high school. As of right now I am living with my oldest brother Emmett and his wife Rosalie, you know just until I can get on my feet.
I have two older brothers: Emmett is 10 years older than me, and Jasper is 7 years older. My parents were happy with two boys, but then I came along. My mom has always told me that I was she and daddy's unexpected blessing.
Anyway, I am living with Em and Rose right now. They have been dating since they were both freshmen at Riann High, they're pretty much what people would classify as the perfect couple. Emmett was one the star players on the high school football team, he was a left tackle, and Rose was captain of the dance team. After high school they both went to Central Texas State University, where Em played football and Rosalie continued to dance. Unfortunately Emmett got hurt his junior year and hasn't been able to play since, but it was actually a blessing in disguise because it's what got him into coaching. After they graduated they moved back to Riann where Emmett took the position as offensive coach at the high school. A couple years later he proposed to Rose and a year after that they got married. Now a days Em is the head football coach at Riann, dad retired after I graduated and Emmett was asked to be head coach. Rose owns her own dance studio, and coaches the dance team at the high school. And, they have a six-year-old son named Ethan. He is the most precious little boy, well that is until my new nephew comes along. Because I'm sure he will be absolutely beautiful, this brings me to Alice and Jasper.
Ali and Jazz have also been dating since high school, but I'm pretty sure they've been in love with each other their entire lives. Jazz also played football for the Riann Tigers, he was a wide receiver, but after high school he decided he wanted to be in the ARMY so he went to West Point. Alice stayed in Texas and got a degree in fashion merchandising, she opened up her own boutique and actually started to design clothes. It was hard at times but they stayed together, and three years ago they got married, and now they are expecting there first child. Alice is not a very patient person, so as soon as she could she found out the sex of the baby. It's a boy and they have decided to name him Colton.
Tonight was family dinner night, so I was on my way to Esme and Carlisle's house. We've had family dinner night ever since I was born; I think they started it when Emmett and Edward started play football together. We would either have it at our house or the Cullen's house, but ever since mom and dad moved to Florida for retirement it has always been at the Cullen's. The only time any of really missed was when we were away at school, or in Edward's case played in the NFL and lived in a different city. For most you would think it was trouble to cook for seven adults on a weekly basis, especially when Alice was eating for two and just how Emmett ate in general, but Esme absolutely loved having us all together.
I parked my Honda CR-V, a graduation present from mom and dad, in the huge driveway in front of the Cullen mansion: that was just a nickname Em and Jazz came up with when they were little, since the Cullen house was so much bigger than any of the other houses in town. I saw Alice's SUV and Emmett's truck, so I knew everyone was already here and walked into the house.
"Hey, anyone home?" I announced my arrival.
"We are in the living room, Bells." I heard Jazz call back as I hung my coat.
I walked down the hallway into the living room, where my brothers and their wives were talking with Carlisle: I assumed Esme was still working on dinner. Ethan was sleeping at a neighbors house tonight, so unfortunately I wouldn't get to see the little man until tomorrow: I mean technically I see him everyday, but I just can't get enough of the little booger. "Hey everyone." I took a seat next Ali, "How are you and Baby Colt doing today?" Oh yeah, and have I mentioned that I am really excited about my newest nephew?
"Bella I told you not to call him that, I don't want it to stick. His name is Colton and that is what we are going to call him." She whined.
Everyone in the room chuckled knowing how Alice and her pregnancy hormones were. Carlisle was the first to speak up, "Alice, sweetheart, we know what the baby's name is. However families usually do have nicknames for the children. Look at all of you for example."
"Thank you for making my point Carlisle." I nodded my head in agreement.
Again everyone laughed, and we moved on to the next subject. Which just so happened to be me.
"What did you do today Bells?" Em asked, even though he already knew the answer. I knew he was just prying for information.
"Oh, not much. I just went over to the school to start setting up my classroom, and stopped by practice for a little bit this afternoon." Emmett started practices mid-summer, to get the team ready for the season.
"That's it?" Rose perked up.
"Yep." I said popping the p.
All eyes were on me when Em decided to say, "I saw you talking with Jake today, what was that all about?"
There were many different reactions to this, Rose and Alice squealed while Em and Jazz looked ready to kill. To say my brothers are over protective is a major understatement. Carlisle just looked on in amusement.
"It was nothing y'all, we were just talkin' football." I shrugged nonchalantly.
"Isabella Marie, I know for a fact that that boy has had a crush on you since you two were in high school." Rose chastised.
Jake and I went to high school together, and now he coached under Emmett at the school. I know that he has had a crush on me, but I always saw Jake as friend and nothing more. Which is something that some people cannot get past.
"Y'all, I am not lookin' for a relationship. I just back to town, I'm trying to focus on me and getting myself settled."
"Yeah, leave my baby sister alone. When she is ready to find love she will. She's too you right now anyway." Emmett chimed in.
Jazz nodded his head in agreement; he was just like daddy, he didn't really have too much to say. But when he did speak his mind it was worth listening.
"You're the one who brought it up Em. And may I remind you that you and Rose started dating when you were 15. Plus, Rose and I are not talking about a long-term relationship. We just want Bella to get a little, ya know?" WOW, did she really just say that. Yep, Alice has no flitter whatsoever.
"ALICE!" Me, Em, and Jazz all screeched.
"What? It's the truth, she needs to loosen up." Alice defended herself.
I gave her the death glare. "Really Ali, it's okay to have girl talk like this. But in front of my brothers and your dad, not so much."
She shrugged.
"Dinner's ready." Esme sang as she walked into the room.
Thank God for Esme and her impeccable timing.
"Oh Bella, I didn't know you had gotten here." She said as everyone started to make their way to the dinning room.
"Hey MeMe." I used the name that I had called her since I was little. I couldn't pronounce Esme, and the only thing I could get was MeMe, and it just kind of stuck. I hugged her tightly; she always had one of the warmest hugs.
"How was setting up the classroom, dear?" She asked, as she put her arm around me and guided us to the dinning room.
"It went great, I still have a lot to do though." I said.
"Well next time you go, let me know and I will come help." She squeezed my shoulder.
"I would love that MeMe, thank you."
Everyone was already seated, and the food was placed in the center of the dinning room, when we got to the table. We both took our seats, and reached for the hands of those next to us.
"Carlisle." Esme nodded towards him, letting him know that it was time to say grace.
We all bowed our heads as Carlisle lead us in prayer. "Amen" we all said in unison, immediately after Emmett stared gabbing for the food.
"The food isn't going anywhere, you pig!" Rose said as she hit his arm.
"I can't help it babe, Esme's cooking is the best." He replied, stuffing his face.
We all giggled at the exchanged, it was typical of Emmett and Rosalie.
Our dinners were your typical family dinners, making small talk and finding out about was has gone on throughout week. And tonight was no exception.
"Alice how are you feeling, sweetheart?" Esme asked.
"I'm doing well mom, Colton is almost ready to make his appearance to the world." She said very excited.
"Well that is actually something I wanted to talk to y'all about. I talked to your brother today." Esme dropped on us.
Alice's fork clanked when it hit her plate, "What did he say, I talked to him a couple weeks ago and he said he'd see what he could do."
"What are you two talking about?" Emmett chimed in
"Well kids, Edward has decided to come home for the birth of his godson." Esme announced to the table.
There were many different reactions most everyone at the table was excited. Alice squealed, Emmett and Jasper high fived, and the smiles of joy were obvious on Esme and Carlisle's faces. I was in shock.
I haven't seen Edward in ten years. After he graduated from high school, he got a full ride to LSU to play football: which he did and was very successful, he won a national championship his senior year. I saw him for Christmas and Thanksgiving and during the summer until he entered the pros. He would come home occasionally, but I was just starting to get into my teens and high school. Plus, every summer when he would come home to visit I would be off at dance camp for the Riann High Tigerettes. We had always had this special bond, not in a brother sister sort of way, but he was someone that I really looked up to and kind of had a crush on. But things have changed.
Edward is currently the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, and the biggest playboy in the entire NFL. Sometimes I wonder if he is still my QB1, or if he really is that different and the Edward that I knew is gone.
I guess I would be finding out soon enough, because Edward was coming home.
Please, please, please review. I will do my best to update soon, if I get some feedback. But I know I am going to have a busy week ahead of me, but I might be able to get something up before the weekend.
Ages: incase anyone wants to know
Edward: 31
Bella: 21
Emmett: 31
Rosalie: 31
Jasper: 28
Alice: 26
If you have any questions for me feel free to ask.
~LeLe
