A/N: I know, I know! I promised to have this chapter up like a week ago! Being sick (which I still am, by the by), volleyball, and teachers assigning way too much homework kinda took over my life. Apparently, because we've had so many snow days and seniors don't have to make them up, teachers have decided to cram stuff in at the last minute...making my life hell! So, rant aside, I'm sorry! Forgive me! :) Chels

We sat in comfortable silence, enjoying the music playing from the car stereo. I held Edward's hand as he drove, trying not to think about how fast he was driving. I knew this trip would take a long time, but I wasn't prepared for this feeling of boredom. I stared out of the Volvo's window, taking in the world around me. It had been 5 hours. We were somewhere in Canada now, and we still had a long way to go.

"Edward," I questioned, "Were exactly are we going in Alaska?"

Edward grinned and looked me in the eyes as he spoke, "Well, it's a surprise. I think you are really going to enjoy the name of the town, and I really want to see your reaction when you see the sign." I sighed. Great, it was probably something really cliché or just plain stupid.

"Alright Edward, I'll let you get away with not telling me where we're going, but you at least have to tell me how much longer we have," I pleaded. I was dead bored.

Again, Edward smiled like he was clued into some inside joke that I wasn't. "Well..." Edward dragged out. I groaned. This can't be good. "I checked on Map-quest before we left to find out the mileage because I knew you would be asking at some point, you are much to curious for your own good."

"And…" I said hopefully.

"From Seattle, the town we are going to be living in is 14 miles from Fairbanks and it is just over two thousand-three hundred miles." I flopped over onto Edward's shoulder and whined. It wouldn't have been so bad if there was something to look at. But no, there was nothing to look at outside.

"So, that's a lot of mileage. Care to translate that into hours?"

"Well, online it said 41 hours. But since we are traveling at a decent speed of…"

I held my hand up, stopping Edward from revealing the speed at which we were traveling. "Edward, I really don't think I want to know that piece of information. Just tell me how long, please."

"We have about…15 more hours," Edward grinned sheepishly.

"Turn your eyes back to the road, Edward. I would like to arrive, in whatever city it is we are to arrive in, in one piece." I don't think he had his eyes on the road the whole time we were talking. Grant it, he didn't really need to look at the road; it just made me feel better.

Edward turned his eyes back to the road. He started humming the song that came through the speakers. His voice was soothing, and I soon drifted off to sleep.

I woke up in a sort of daze. I was tired from just sitting in the car. I didn't know how long I had been asleep, but I did know that I was hungry. Just at that moment, my stomach growled.

"Good afternoon, love. I hear you are hungry." I looked up into the eyes of my husband. He was glowing with happiness. I wasn't sure why, since we had now been traveling for almost 10 hours.

"Yeah, I think we need to stop soon otherwise my stomach and bladder may have a few issues." Edward chuckled at my response and kissed the top of my head which was lying on his shoulder.

Eventually, we stopped so I could eat. Then, we were back on the road. Advantages to traveling long distances with a vampire: he doesn't need to sleep. I knew that the car ride was as boring for Edward as it was for me, but we made the most of it.

We listened to music and debated books. Mostly, I slept. I felt awful for sleeping while Edward was driving, but traveling is one of those things where you are abnormally tired, even though you are doing absolutely nothing.

With less than thirty minutes left of our trip, we stumbled across a sensitive topic: my change. I knew it would take place in the next few days, and I was kind of curious.

"So, about my change," I so casually brought up. I didn't really know how to transition into this topic, so there was only one way to bring it up: abruptly.

Edward visibly stiffened, and I placed a hand on his leg, calming him a bit.

"What about it?" Edward was trying to act normally but it didn't escape my notice that he was tense.

"Well, I was wondering if you had hammered out the details, yet. For instance, exactly when are you going to change me?" I was nervous, my heart was beating faster, mostly because I knew Edward was hesitant about changing me, and I wanted him to do it while I had him where I wanted him.

My heart rate didn't escape Edward's sensitive hearing, "Bella, if you don't want to do this, you know there are other options…"

"Edward Cullen, how many times do I have to tell you? There are no other options! I love you, only you and I want to be with you…forever. I will do anything for that to happen." I pulled his hand from the steering wheel and gave his palm a gentle kiss. "Don't you want to be with me forever?" I questioned Edward softly, giving him my most hurt look.

He sighed and brushed his hand against my cheek. "Of course, Bella. I want you to be here with me every second of forever, I just can't help feeling like I'm being selfish, taking an angel from the world she belongs in."

"Edward, I don't belong in this world. I belong in yours. You and I both know it. I wasn't made for the mortal world. I felt nothing until I met you, Edward. You are my life and soul, and I can't leave you," I choked this entire speech out, tears getting ready to form in my eyes. I wanted him to see how much I really did belong in the vampire world.

"You love me far too much for what I deserve," Edward said as he pulled me into a one-armed hug. I sighed. It was defiantly the other way around.

I added, "And I'm no angel, Edward. You fit that description far better than I ever could."

Edward sighed. I knew he wanted to reply to that statement, but something else was on his mind. "Look, Bella." Edward pointed out the window to a sign that read, "Welcome to North Pole, Alaska!"

I rolled my eyes and glared at Edward. "You brought me to a town called "North Pole?"

Edward tried to remain serious but his lips were curving into a smile, "Well, it is where Christmas is celebrated year-round." As Edward said this we passed a park that had candy can-striped jungle gyms. Edward laughed and with fake enthusiasm he cried, "They even have Santa's workshop!"

Again, I rolled my eyes. It probably felt like the North Pole in the winter, too. I snorted as I looked out the window. There were candy canes and Christmas wreaths hanging from the light posts. It was August, for crying out loud!

Edward drove out of the city limits and into a vast wilderness. It was gorgeous. I couldn't even begin to imagine what it would look like in the winter when snow blanketed the ground and trees.

We pulled into a driveway that was similar to the one in Forks. The way was paved and sheltered in trees. As we rounded the bend of the driveway, I could make out a very large house in the distance. Edward pulled up in front of the garage and said, "Welcome home, Mrs. Cullen."

The house was beautiful! It was just as large, if not larger than the one in Forks. It was a log cabin style with a beautiful pond in front. It looked rustic, but new at the same time. Wood and stone complimented one another on the outside of the house. As an added bonus, the house was surrounded by trees, making it easier for the vampires of the house to come out during the day without being spotted.

"Edward, this is a gorgeous house! I think I'm speechless…" I smiled. Edward was at the passenger door before I blinked. He lifted me out of the Volvo and started walking me to the front door.

"Edward," I reprimanded, "You do know I am capable of walking on my own, don't you?"

Edward chuckled, "Well, that point is debatable since you seem to have a hard time walking across a flat surface." I punched him in the arm, although it didn't hurt like I wanted it too. Edward continued, "Let me have my fun." He kissed me on my forehead as he walked up the steps to the front door.

Have his fun? I was completely confused until he carried me through the front door.

"Now it is officially a welcome home," Edward grinned as he kissed me passionately, carrying me over the threshold to our brand new home.

So, I didn't really get to edit it, yet. Typos? Let me know, and I will fix them. By the way, North Pole, Alaska is a real place! I know! It sounds pretty sweet! :) I don't know if they have playgrounds with candy canes, but I thought it was kinda funny. And the way I pictured the Cullen mansion is on my profile if you wanna view it! The only thing I would say that would change is that i would probably change is the size. It is much bigger in my mind! Anyway, let me have it! Review! :) Chels