Disclaimer: I won a really sadistic hair straightener, and only a handful of time before the curtain goes up (eek!) (And according to my word dictionary, there is no such word as straighter… but I just created it, so whatever). All belong to Mrs. Meyer.
The next few days passed without incident. I spent some time with Alice, and Rosalie even tagged along on one of our shopping trips. Of course, every night I spent with Edward, and every morning he held my hair back and comforted me as I spent quality time with my toilet. Charlie was even beginning to worry, but I just told him what I told Edward. It was just a little bug.
Truth is, I was terrified of taking a test and seeing the answer. I couldn't tell Edward, and I could really only pray that Alice wasn't having any visions of me with carriages or bottles.
Sunday morning, Edward picked me up and took me over to his house. We sat in comfortable silence in the car as rain cascaded down the glass. He held my hand and I felt safe. "Bella, you took your vitamins this morning, right?" of course I had. I wouldn't have been surprised if he had counted the amount of pills and was keeping tabs. I looked at him rolled my eyes, and he pulled my hand to his lips, kissing it gently.
"Alice was supposed to stay with you, but she realized that she hasn't hunted for a while, and needs to. Emmett hunted two days ago, though, so he will be with you if you need anything." Oh. I had forgotten all about the hunting trip Edward had planned with his family.
"Great. Now I get to spend an entire two days being teased to death." I joked, but he took it serious. Before he could offer to stay behind I put a finger to his lips. "Don't worry about it, Edward. You need to hunt." The circles under his eyes were becoming more pronounced.
"Well," he told me. "If you need me, I will keep my phone on me at all times." I nodded and lay my head back on the chair. "Gotcha. Now, what does the jester have planned?"
"Actually, nothing bad. He was thinking about a fifties movie marathon for this evening, something that is completely harmless, if you don't count the damage your brain can sustain form such kitschy plots." He flashed me my favorite crooked smile. I couldn't help but be dazzled, and spent the rest of the short ride trying to sort out my mind and remember how to speak.
Emmett's jeep sat with all doors open. The biggest Cullen was sitting on the porch steps looking worried, and Jasper just looked amused while patting his back. Carlisle and Esme were packing things into the trunk, while Rosalie filed her nails nearby. I couldn't see Alice, but all of a sudden felt her. Her little arms were squeezing me so tightly I gave a pained look to Edward, who pulled her off of me. "Oops, sorry Bella. I took a look, and I can't see anything bad happening to you while we're gone, so no worries, okay?" she said this to me, but I knew she was saying it to alleviate Edward's fears as well.
"Ok Alice." I smiled and hugged her gently and she began bouncing up and down. Emmett, meanwhile, walked slowly up to Edward. "Carlisle says you'll be the one driving, Eddie. Please, just be careful with it, okay?"
My fiancé smirked. "Of course, Emmett. Although I might put a few dents into it for that ridiculous nickname." Emmett's face held pure fear. "I'm just kidding. Rosalie would murder me if I did something to one of the cars."
I giggled as my future brothers face was wiped away of worry. "So, squirt, what do you want to do while your keeper is gone? We can go drinking, or-" Edwards growl sounded through the trees and Esme gave him a reprimanding face. "I was kidding. Don't worry, Eddie baby. I'll keep it PG." I giggled again before standing on my toes to kiss Edwards frown away, and he pulled me into an embrace. Alice pulled Emmett away, and as he pulled away from our kiss, I noticed that everyone was getting into the jeep.
"You better go, love. They need their chauffer." I smiled and kissed him once more. "I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too. I love you." He whispered in my ear. I shivered from pure delight. But then, as he walked over to the car and got in, leaving me alone with the most mischevious of the family, I was a bit worried.
What did Emmett have planned for me this time?
Ok, so more on her possible pregnancy next chapter, promise.
Right now, it's time for a red hot chili peppers freak out attack.
:) peace!
