Chapter 7

BPOV

Well I almost got run over by a car again. This always seems to happen in parking lots and when Edward is around. Was fate trying to push us back together or did these things happen randomly? I unlocked my door and walked to my room. Lying on my bed I was thinking about what Friday might be like. He said he still loved me and I know I still loved him, but I was 22 and getting older. I still dreamed of becoming a vampire but only with him and by him. I wanted his venom to change me. I now know that his whole family would not mined if I were apart of it again. Even Rosalie seemed to be more open to me. I was thinking so much that when my door bell rang I jumped and fell off the bed. Rubbing my sore backside, I opened the door.

"Hi Bella," Alice cried. Behind her was the whole family including Esme and Carlisle.

"Er, come in," I backed out of the door way and let the family inside. They walked into the living room. Emmett made himself at home by plopping himself on to the couch.

"So what are you guys doing here?" I asked

"Edward wanted me to check if you really were fine and the rest of the family wanted to see where you lived." replied Carlisle. Edward was standing by the window looking outside.

"I am fine,"

"No you are not," Alice said

"And how would you know," I asked

"Anyone who lives in this plain of a apartment is not fine,"

"Hey! My apartment fits my needs, I don't need to have the greatest apartment in the world." Alice started walking to my room and my office.

"Oh my gosh, these rooms are even worse!" came Alice's horrified yell. The rest of the Cullen family started laughing.

"Alice! GET OUT OF MY ROOM!" but Alice did not reappear.

"We are also going to have to add shopping for a new wardrobe to the list as well."

"Alice Cullen there is no list and there never will be! Now get into this living room right now!" Finally Alice came out, but with a puppy dog face.

"Why can't we go shopping? This place really could use a makeover! May Esme would like to help fix up while you are at school!" Esme suddenly brighten at the thought of doing my apartment.

"Bella why is there no sports channels?" asked Emmett who was channel surfing.

"I don't watch sports, so why would I have sport channels?"

"For the people who visit and like to watch sports maybe," Emmett said in a hopeful voice.

"I am not adding any sports channels because no one ever comes here, in fact you all are my first guests." They all looked at me in shock.

"You have not even brought Charlie here?" asked Alice

"No he doesn't need to see where I live. He knows the address, but I visit him at least once a month, so there is no need for him to be here." If Charlie knew this is how my apartment looked, he would be very worried and he doesn't need any extra problems.

"Well, whether you like it or not, I am going to fix up your apartment and Esme will probably help me. Right?" Alice looked at Esme and she nodded.

"Grr," They all looked at me surprised and then started laughing. I started laughing with them surprised that I actually growled.

"Alright, now let's get back to the point of the visit. Bella, I would like to make sure that there is really nothing wrong." said Carlisle. I sighed and waved my hand to show him to proceed. He checked my back and sides. After a few minutes, Emmett finally spoke.

"Oh my gosh, I love this show!" I turned to see Charmed on the T.V. I started to laugh out loud and shaking my head.

"What is so funny? A guy can't like a girl show?" Hearing the question come out of Emmett's mouth made me laugh harder and by now the rest of the family was laughing along. Emmett sat ignoring the rest of us looking intently at the screen. I stood leaning against the wall, watching the rest of the family. They really hadn't changed since I last saw them. Then Alice looked over to me and asked

"Why did you become a teacher Bella?"

"It was something I could do without hurting myself. It feels good to teach someone something that they didn't know." It was the only job I could do without ending up in a ball. They all nodded and turned their attention back the show.

"Would you go on a walk with me?" his velvet voice was whispering into my ear. I nodded and we walked together out the door, leaving his family watching Charmed.

APOV

As soon as they were out of the building, I stood.

"Esme, lets go. We have quite the project ahead of us." She nodded and stood. By the time we were done with this apartment, she would not recognize it.

EPOV

We walked to the park nearby. There was a steep incline to get to the park. Knowing Bella as soon as we started walking down hill, she tripped. I did it without thinking. My arms wrapped themselves around her waist and held on. When her falling motion stopped, her opened her eyes and looked at me. I smiled crookedly and smiled wider at the sound of her thumping heart. I picked her up bridal style and when she protested, I gave her a look. She stopped talking and when we reached the bottom of the small hill, I set her down. My arms ached to have her back, but I was not going to push the limits. Walking over to the swings, she sat on one and I gently started pushing her.

"I don't believe I got the chance to thank you for saving my life again." her quiet voice floated to my ears.

"You're welcome. I will do it any time and for free." she giggled at that last comment.

"That's good or I would be broke by now." I laughed quietly with her. We did not speak for a while, but there was no need. I was comforted just with her presence and did not need anymore. The park was empty, for account of the cold weather. There was a light frost covering the playground and the two large fields nearby. I was happy just pushing Bella on the swing. I could have stayed there all night, but when Bella shivered, I knew we needed to go. We started the walk back. When we got to the small hill, I picked up Bella and set her down at the top. We didn't walk holding hands, but it did not mean anything. She was mine as I was hers. When we got to her door, I gently kissed her on the cheek. I could hear the thoughts of my family and smiled.

"Bella, can I come inside?"

"Sure I guess," as she opened the door. It was dark inside the apartment and when she turned on the light, my family yelled

"Surprise!"