Bella and the Baby

By MistyriousCharades

Disclaimer: This is a fan inspired work based on a fictional piece created by Stephenie Meyer. I do not own or claim any and all entities belonging to Stephenie Meyer and all other parties involved. No money is being made and no copyright infringement intended.

A/N: I just wanted to make mention to the fact that everyone has been so nice and supportive since I started writing this and really encouraging me to continue! You guys are so awesome! (And sooooo lucky that you get Breaking Dawn before the rest of us! Yes, even if it's only two days early, it's still painful!)

Also a special note to author im afraid of jellyfish regarding the upcoming twist: Bella is not getting pregnant. That was the last thing I had on mind! So don't worry!

One more thing: Emiliana Keladry - don't fear for your story! If you have as amazing reviewers as I do, they will be faithful and read your story till the end! I learnt that because of such nice comments from people such as yourself! This chapter is dedicated to you Emma, for being there from the beginning and always leaving such constructive reviews!

Chapter Four

I awoke to find my head on a soft satin pillow, unfamiliar enough – but more unfamiliar was the fact that I was entirely surrounded by flowers and grass! And then I remembered - Edward, Sunny and I were still in the meadow! It was really early in the morning too. The sun was about to rise.

"Edward, what time is it? What's Charlie going to think? Is the doll dead?"

He was standing across the field, cradling Sunny in his arms, "No we haven't failed Biology just yet. And Charlie's not going to kill me. I think you've forgotten the power of the cell phone. It was just that it was such a nice night and you looked so peaceful, and Sunny had fallen asleep on my chest and beside you, I just didn't want to move. Together we painted the nice portrait of a peaceful family even if I am a monster and Sunny isn't alive."

I shook my head, "You're not a monster."

"Maybe, but my heart beats just about as often as Sunny's does. Maybe that's why I feel some sort of attachment. She's not alive, but still so real and tangible and perfect."

"Well, she takes after her father," I corrected him, remembering the incident he had with Mike earlier in which I had been the one Sunny had taken after. "And you're doing a wonderful job. We're going to get perfect marks. We'll prove Charlie wrong. It's nice to pretend but it really is okay that this is all make-believe, that we can't share this later on, it's okay."

He furrowed his brow, looking at Sunny, who was still asleep, but breathing so very gently. "You really never would leave me for the chance you'll have in creating such a beautiful little life?"

I stood my ground, "I wouldn't leave you for anything or anyone in the whole world. You know that, why are you doubting me?"

"Bella I do not doubt you, I doubt how anyone could pass the chance of helping raise a miracle."

"There are a lot of human families Edward who don't have the opportunity and they live perfectly happy lives." I didn't add the part about the opportunity they had of adoption or the depression they also felt at being incomplete.

He didn't say anything and I was glad he couldn't hear my thoughts, "So do you remember how to put the baby carrier on or do you once again need the assistance of a certain reincarnated Einstein?"

"Ha ha. I'll manage this time I think."

Holding Sunny so close to my chest again with all her real-life qualities, as good and maternal as it felt, only confirmed that I would be fine if I had to give this up so I could be together with Edward for the rest of my life. I could see where his worry arouse but as I held tightly to his back with my eyes closed the only thing I really couldn't see was how I would ever live my life without him.

We raced back to his Volvo and this time Edward drove so I stayed back with Sunny. In doing this, I learned to correctly put her into her capsule which I was very smugly proud about it. Edward chuckled quietly to himself.

We headed back to his beautiful white house in Edward's newly acquired safety speed. It was still too early to go to school and he was insisting that I and Sunny have some breakfast. On arrival, Aunty Alice was out in the front waiting for us.

"I've been waiting for you to come home! You're selfishly keeping my god-daughter all to yourself, it isn't fair!"

She sprinted to the baby capsule and swiftly took Sunny out in easy quick movements. I swear I heard Sunny giggling enthusiastically with Alice's jovial and gentle swinging.

Inside, I almost took a step back. I had never seen the Cullen house look quite like this.

Disorganised was one word. Baby-oriented was the other.

Alice's gifts from the other day were laid out all along the floor and in a corner opposite sat Esme wool galore; she had obviously been knitting a lot for Sunny. I was totally overwhelmed and I couldn't move. Not even to greet Emmett as he rushed down the stairs with Rosalie slowly behind him.

"Yay!! Sunny's here! Can I hold her? I didn't get a chance last time!"

Alice looked very defensive, "No! I only just got the opportunity myself! And I'm Godmother, so I get priority!"

Emmett swiftly averted his gaze to meet mine, "Not if Bella makes me God-daddy. Then we're equal – and then you have to let me hold her! C'mon Bells what do you say?"

Behind him, I noticed Rosalie's gaze. There was something there but it was unreadable. I ignored it and turned to Edward. "Announcing godparents is a joint decision, what do you think Edward?"

He didn't look like he was going to help me decide between Alice and Emmett. "Bella, I chose godmother so it's only fair you decide this time..."

I shrugged, "Well since Jasper hasn't auctioned for the opportunity, I guess you get to be it Emmett!"

"Yes!" he exclaimed, "Hand her over Alice!"

"Wait!" I added, "No fighting over Sunny. She's our Biology project and we're going to get marked on how well she's been treated!"

"Alice," Rosalie said, "What do you intend to do with all this stuff once Edward and Bella hand in their project?"

She shrugged, "I don't know, I guess I'll keep it as a constant reminder of what we got to share together of a rare happy moment that will never happen again."

Everyone remained silent lost in Alice's speech. I hadn't meant for them to get attached to Sunny. I expected Rosalie to be bitter but she was the first to respond. "I see," she paused, "Then why didn't you go for designer?"

Alice laughed and hugged her but I shook my head in mocking disbelief. Emmett finally had his chance with Sunny now that Alice and Rosalie were discussing all things fashion.

"Okay well as you're here for breakfast, I vote to feed Sunny. Bella what does she drink and how do I do it?"

I decided to show him and Emmett and I headed into the kitchen with Sunny in Emmett's arms. Edward followed closely behind holding a baby seat for Sunny to rest upon while we made up the milk. The Cullen's kitchen was usually bare, but I could see that Alice had made a really good effort in preparing everything that Sunny would need. In the cabinet she had several powdered milk cans and had even bought the S26 Gold formula, a very expensive rare powdered infant milk formula. I had read about it in What to Expect When You're Expecting: The Infant Years, a book Mr. Banner our Biology teacher had encouraged us to read to assist with the project.

Emmett gently placed Sunny into her infant seat, "Okay shoot Bells, what do I do first?"

"It's pretty simple. You boil the water and fill it to the recommended line on the bottle. Then you measure out the powder with the measuring utensil inside the can and shake it up. Let it cool, though with your hands and temperature this should be the simplest process. And then you simply raise the bottle to her lips."

Edward was standing very quietly behind me, watching, and taking note of all that I was instructing Emmett. He came up behind me whispering, "While he's doing that, do you think we're right to go to your place for your breakfast? I apologise but we only have baby food here none of which I think is beneficial to you."

I reminded Emmett that he was free to feed Sunny some of the baby custard Alice had stored away for her as well. I could see it in his face that he was really having fun playing "God-daddy".

By the time we came back from my house, in which Edward had made sure I had eaten and left a note for Charlie, the whole thing had only taken fifteen to twenty minutes – but it had only taken that amount of time however to ensure that Alice and Rosalie had confirmed their numerous calls to several fashion designers and booked in more than a few fashion photo shoots under the name of "Miss Stephenie 'Sunny' Cullen."

"Let it be," said Edward, "Let them enjoy themselves. This project's not due till the end of term, it'll be fine, and it's all harmless fun."

I gave in, "I'm going to check and see how Emmett's holding up."

He was joined in the kitchen by Jasper – and an excess amount of powder, milk and custard.

"Emmett!" I exclaimed, as I examined Sunny in all her unnecessary goo, "What happened?"

"Well," he smirked, "everything was going so fine until I got to the 'shaking bottle,' part. I think I shook it too hard."

"Really?" I asked him sarcastically, "Now I'm going to have to get her into a bath before school and it's cold outside and we're instructed to keep the bath warm! She'll get a cold that way!"

"It's all okay Bella, it's not entirely Emmett's fault," smiled Jasper suppressing laughter, "I shook a few bottles too. And I'm sure Edward will help you with the bath and all. Don't worry; we'll get this mess in the kitchen fixed. Sunny had some of her custard, so she's been fed."

"Did I hear someone mention something about giving Sunny a bath?" Alice asked as she popped into the kitchen admiring the mess, "Cause if I have heard correctly than Bella you must absolutely use the bath I bought for Sunny the other day..."

A whole term. I had to play mum for a whole term. Alice continued to ramble on about all the features of the bath as Edward walked into the kitchen, smirking. "Shall we?" he asked.

I took Sunny out of her messy infant seat and held her at arm's length as we both headed to the Cullen's bathroom to get prepared.

A/N: I'll be trying to post more regularly now because you guys are so awesome! So expect an update every couple of days! I don't know how Iong I intend this story to be yet, it all depends how the twist works out... that should be revealed within the next couple of chapters, and no, Bella is definitely not going to get pregnant. Here in this story, she doesn't really feel any connection to Sunny or to babies in general – her first priority is of course Edward! Thanks again guys!