Chapter 8

I waited nervously in Edwards car. What was taking him so long?! I made a quick glance to see how fast he was going... Forty miles per hour! Why is he driving so slow? I need to get to the airport! Anna's coming. She's actually coming to Forks.

My stomach was doing continuous flips over and over. I was nauseated even thinking about it. The one thought that was gnawing at me was, where was she going to sleep? She couldn't stay at the Cullen's, but how can I not be there? And Edward can't sneak in with her there, otherwise it'd be a little awkward. Just a little.

The airport came into view. I wasn't so sure that Anna coming so soon was such a good idea anymore. I mean what if she trips and falls and then cuts herself? Poor Edward and Alice. They'd go crazy for sure. Sure, Edward got over the smell of my blood, but that means blood over all doesn't effect him. Does it?

I shook my head,"Are you sure the flight's today?"

"Yes Bella," Edward answered patiently next to me.

"What if the plane crashed?" my voice was filled with panic.

Alice just rolled her eyes,"Don't you think I've would've seen it crash?"

I bit my lip,"Still. What if she didn't get on the plane at the last minute. Or something happened that she didn't decide and--and--"

"Bella," Alice said calming.

"Yeah?"

"Do us all a favor and shut up," Alice hopped out of the car and headed for the airport.

I wasn't ready for this. Maybe in three years or so. Yeah, I'll post-pone the wedding for three years--oh wait a second. I'd be... Twenty-two! Never mind.

"Coming or not?" Edward held his hand in front of me.

I grabbed it and gave him a grateful smile. I leaned against Edward's granite-like body and entered the building. It was colder inside the airport than outside. I shivered slightly, but it came mostly from the nerves.

I bit my lip as I scanned the crowd for Anna. Where would she be... Then I saw a tussle of brown straight hair. Her dark skin stood out in the crowd. Anna was half-African-American and half-white. People used to stare at us at the mall but we used to ignore them because no matter what she was still my little cousin. My eyes widened. I almost cried, but instead I gasped.

Edward stiffened at my side thinking danger was near. Oh, how wrong he was about that.

Anna turned around and a huge smile appeared on her face. She came running with her bright pink luggage by her side,"BELLA!"

"Anna!" We practically collided in our embrace. I looked down at my little cousin. We could see almost eye-to-eye now. Wow she's big. And different. Is she wearing make-up?

"I can't believe your getting married!" she squealed.

I beamed. I can't believe it. She's here. Anna is here. My little Anna Smitts is here. In little old Forks that I've grown to love.

"I know," I managed to get out. It was strange how much emotion I was feeling right now. I'm glad Jasper didn't come or else he would've passed out in the car and again now.

She let go and studied Edward for a second. She smirked. I could tell what she was thinking and sadly Edward could too. He looked at me puzzled. I just looked down and flushed.

She raised one eyebrow at me,"So this is him?"

"Yup. Edward, this is Anna. Anna Edward." I said without looking up.

Ugh, my cousin can be such a big mouth. Or in this case a big thinker. She just had to think that one thought. She had to feed Edward that piece of information I never told anyone other than her. Then again it wasn't completely her fault, she didn't know.

"I'm Alice," Alice opened her arms for a hug. My eyes widened in fear. I love Alice and all but in one wrong move my cousin could turn into jelly. I immediately felt guilty for thinking that. Of course Alice wouldn't do something like that.

Anna went in for the hug and I cringed a little.

Alice giggled,"Silly Bella. I won't hurt her."

Still I held my breath until they separated, which was quick. It only lasted a second, but it was longest second in Bella's life.

"So bestest buddie," Anna linked our arms together and skipped happily outside. I had to jog to keep her pace. "How's life--"

And immediately when we went out she gasped.

"Its too green!" she whined.

Alice, Edward, and I bursted out laughing. I couldn't help it. None of us could. You see Anna lived in Phoenix, so like me she was used to the hot dusty Arizona.

"What?!" she looked at the three of us confused and slightly hurt.

Edward gasped for unnecessary air,"You see. Bella said the same thing when she first got here."

Anna just rolled her eyes,"Same old Bella."

We walked to the car. Edward pulled out the keys and used the clicker to unlock the doors.

"Nice ride," Anna observed.

"Just wait until you see the rest of their cars," I muttered.

Edward obviously heard and shot me a dirty glance. Alice just giggled.

"Where's your car?" she asked innocently.

I shrugged,"At home."

"What is it?" she asked excitedly. One thing hasn't changed for sure, Anna wanted a car.

"A truck," that's what I know for sure.

She raised her left eyebrow,"Really I thought you said you wanted--"

"Don't say it!" I tried to stop her from saying it.

Edward started laughing.

"But--" she tried to finish her trail of thought.

"Don't even think it!!" I yelled desperately.

Alice joined in, she probably saw the car in the driveway and my face.

"Too late," Edward chuckled.

"Thanks a lot Anna," I grumbled.

"What'd I do?" she asked innocently.

It got quiet in the car really fast. Maybe it was because Alice's eyes were closed and it looked like she was having a vision. Edward kept on giving me glances that made Anna a little panicky. But the main thing was that I couldn't really tell Anna anything without spilling the beans. And I don't think that she'll take it lightly that my best friend's a werewolf and fiancé's a vampire.

Wow, my life sounds crazy. I'd probably get myself locked up in some sort of asylum for thinking like, regardless if its true.

Anna started humming. I knew the tune right off. I smiled. That one tune brought back memories all right.

"ABC," she sang.

I couldn't help but to giggle,"Easy as..."

Edward gave a quizzical look from the reflective mirror. I had to focus all my energy on the song not to laugh.

"1,2,3," we both sang.

Anna: Or simple as...

Me:do re mi

Anna: ABC, 4123, baby, you and me girl!

Me: ABC

Anna: Easy as...

Me: 123

Anna: Or simple as

Me: do re mi

Anna: ABC...

Both: Baby you and me!

Me: come on, let me love you just a little bit!

Anna: come on, let me love you just a little bit!

Me: ima going to teach how to sing it out!

Anna: come on, come on, come on. Let me show you what its all about!

Both: Reading writing and arithmetic. Are the branches of the learning tree

Anna: your education aint complete. T-t-t-teachers gonna show you

Me: show you, show you

Anna: how to get an a!

Me: ABC

Anna: ABC, its easy!

Both: Easy as 123. Its like counting up to 3. Or simple as do re mi. Sing a simple melody. That's how easy love can be!!

Anna and I started laughing.

"What was that?" Edward asked confused.

"He doesn't know Jackson 5?" Anna said in mocked horror failing to hold a giggle.

"Poor Eddie." I sighed. I whispered to Anna even though he could still hear,"He's culturally deprived."

That made Alice, Anna, and me giggle even harder. Edward scowled and said something intelligible.

"Does he do that often?" she asked gesturing to Edward who was pinching the bridge of his nose with with index finger and thumb.

"Way too often," me and Alice giggled, making Edward grumble some more. But I could tell he didn't mind because a smile was tugging on the sides of his mouth.


Lol, I don't know why but I love this chapter. It's not my favorite but it's funny if you met my cousin. We actually do things like this! The next chapter Anna meets the rest of the Cullen's!! Review, Review, Review:D

Fixed most of it! And if you couldn't tell that was Jackson 5's Abc.