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CHAPTER 8
Us 'kids' hung out in the living room and we finally got around to watching that movie, which turned out to be Ghost Rider.
"This movie is so stupid." Surprise surprise, that came from Rosalie.
"Sorry Rose, I was a little outnumbered when they picked it out." I stated.
"Oh well, after this we can watch a chick flick." She smirked.
"Nnooooo!" Emmett moaned. I laughed along with the girls, while Edward and Jasper pouted with Emmett. Those boys could be such babies it wasn't funny.
"So Rose, where did you guys end up going today?" I asked.
Not only had my relationship with Jasper improved since the family came back, but so had my relationship with Rose. I was unbelievably lucky to be a part of this family, and to go from an only child to having 2 brothers and sisters.
"We just went to the mall for a bit. Alice saw the sun coming out so we couldn't stay as long as we wanted to. We missed having you there, Bella." I smiled; it made me happy to hear that from Rose.
"We'll have to make plans again. Even though I don't like shopping, as you well know, it'll be nice to spend some time with you guys."
"Absolutely Bella! Yay, I can't wait!" Alice broke in which made me roll my eyes.
"Alice, you seriously have way too much energy." I say. I don't think I could ever get used to it. Seriously, the amount of energy she possessed could make a comatose patient run a marathon.
"Whatever Bella. So when are we going shopping?" She practically vibrated.
"I don't know." I shrugged then leaned back against Edward.
"Well, how about we go tomorrow since you spent today with Edward?"
As much as I didn't really want to spend tomorrow shopping, I felt like I owed to them.
"Sure, that sounds fine." I agreed.
"Sweet, I have to get you an outfit for tomorrow!" And with that, Alice rushed off, presumably upstairs. I turned to Jasper.
"How the hell do you live with her energy?"
"I HEARD THAT!" Damn vampire hearing. Edward and Jasper laughed, Rose rolled her eyes, and Emmett never turned from the TV.
I decided to get up and go sit with Rose, have some sister time. "Are you going with us tomorrow?"
"If you want me to." Even though we had mended the fence and gotten over our differences, I think she still felt like I didn't like her because of the way she used to treat me. The way I saw it, everything was in the past. She was my sister and friend now and there was nothing that would change that.
"Of course I want you to. What about Esme?"
"Probably not. Carlisle is off tomorrow so they'll probably spend the day together."
"Well the three of us will have fun." I smiled.
Alice chose that moment to re-enter the room. "Of course we will."
She sat beside on the other side of me and the girl talk continued until Carlisle came home from the hospital.
"Good afternoon. How's it going?"
We all answered back, the general consensus being 'good'.
"Bella, Esme wanted me to tell you that dinner is almost ready."
"Okay, thank you Carlisle." Standing up I went to go wash up and eat. Not surprisingly, Edward followed. While washing my hands, Edward stood behind me and wrapped his arms around me.
"Hey, are you still feeling okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine." Turning in his arms until I faced him I put my hands on either side of his face. "Edward, if I'm not fine, I will tell you."
Even as I said it though, I couldn't find it in myself to believe it. I doubt I would ever get to the point I was at before, but I knew that if I got upset about something I would most likely keep it to myself. It was just the way I was. But no matter how much I didn't believe it, I had to make sure Edward believed it.
"I promise." Forcing a smile, I loosened his hold on me and held his hand as we walked to the kitchen.
Esme and Carlisle greeted us. I noticed Carlisle had already changed out of his work clothes as we sat down.
"So Bella, I hear you had some excitement today." He smirked.
"Yeah," I drawled. "You have quite the sons, Carlisle."
"You have no idea," he shook his head, chuckling.
Esme spoke up. "I heard you girls making plans for tomorrow. You feel well enough to go out?"
"Yeah, I'm fine Esme."
"Were you sick?" Carlisle had gone to work before all the crap this morning so he never knew I bailed on the shopping trip.
"I was just really tired, it was nothing." I assured him. Knowing Carlisle if he thought I was actually sick he would have wanted to give me an exam. Not that I wasn't grateful; sometimes it was nice to have a doctor in the family. But it would also be nice if I wasn't the only one who could get hurt or sick. It sucked to be the only breakable human.
After eating, the four of us joined the rest of the family in the living room. Wow, I never realized how much time we spent in this room.
"Bella, will you please tell them I'm not dumb!" Emmett whined. What the hell had we walked into now?
"Oh Emmy-bear, you're not dumb. You're just special." I grinned as I patted his cheek and everyone had a good chuckle. "So why is Emmett being called dumb?"
Jasper spoke up. "He thought it would be a good idea to go against Alice concerning fashion."
I looked at Emmett. "I revoke my statement; you're dumb."
Giggling at his pouting, we all settled in. I felt my phone vibrate and pulled it out of my pocket. Seeing it was Edward I quirked my eyebrow at him.
Will you tell Carlisle tonight?
Now I understood; he didn't want to be overheard by his family, and I appreciated that. But why would he bring it up now?
Why?
I was just wondering. Since he's off work tomorrow he could look into things to help.
No, he's spending tomorrow with Esme. I don't think I'm ready to tell him yet anyway.
Alright, just remember I'm here for you.
"Why are you texting each other?" Emmett butted in our conversation.
"It's called a private conversation, Emmett." Edward told him, slightly exasperated.
Emmett gave me a look, as if to ask if I was okay. I gave a slight nod and smile and he relaxed. He must have sensed that our private conversation held some heavy stuff.
Yeah, no matter how goofy he was, I couldn't deny how much my Emmy-bear cared for me or how much I loved him.
