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Chapter 9: Bonding Times
I checked in on Lucy and Brian before making my way downstairs, I could hear Edward rustling around. I went into the kitchen hesitantly. When I peeked around the corner I saw Edward in a pair of sweats and no shirt. He sent me a winning smile, and I smiled gently back, "What's up?" He asked, I guess he could see the worry on my face.
"Nothing is wrong I was just thinking that I need to go home and get all my files. I know it isn't ideal since I won't be moving in here but…"
Edward stopped me and rolled his eyes, he moved forward and wrapped his arms around my waist, "I wish you would quit saying that."
I took an irritated step away from him, "Well I wish you would quit being annoying. You know I can't do that. Maybe if I didn't have kids, but I have them to think about Edward."
Edward's face held a firm look, "Yes? And I'm guaranteeing them a home where their mom/sister can be home more. Bells you work so much right now you hardly see them anymore."
"You know he's right," Brian said before I could answer, as he walked in the room. I turned and gave him a look, I raised my eyebrows a little shocked by this admission, "You work too much. We should move in with Edward. I'm okay with it, and Lucy loves Edward."
I huffed, "That isn't the problem Brian. What about when we get in a fight or what if we break up," Edward flinched when I said this, "I don't want you guys in a home where you could potentially be ripped out of."
Brian smiled at me. "That's sweet and all Bella but you know as well as I do that living in a shitty house is way worse. If you and Edward did ever end at least at that point we could have money saved up and afford a nicer place." Kid has a point.
Edward grinned, "And they could have a little more responsibility, living on a ranch. Brian could even get a weekend and summer job here."
Brian's face morphed into horror, "No! Wait Edward that isn't part of the deal!" a small smile found its way up my cheeks.
Edward rolled his eyes, "Boy you're living with me now, guess that means I'm kind of your boss instead of just a friend." He said it in a teasing tone, but we all knew better. There was an underlying question to his tone. He was asking me if it was okay to step into a more fatherly role with Brian.
I took a deep breath and made my way to Edward. I rested my head on his shoulder and leaned into his side. I grinned at Brian, "Y'know that summer job does sound good for you…. I think it would be good to live here."
Edward and Brian both hooted and high fived, before Brian glared at him and asked if a job was really necessary. "Yo! Lucy she went for it! Come in here kid!"
Suddenly Lucy came bolting into the room, her footie pajamas had me cringing as she ran, it looked incredibly dangerous on these hardwood floors. She ran into Edward's waiting arms and cheered with them. "I can't believe you guys actually planned that."
Edward smiled at me, "All in a day's work baby."
After breakfast the kids headed out the door to do stuff outside and I turned to Edward, "I have to go back home and get everything else. Besides, I will be busy most of the day making phone calls and stuff. Do you care to entertain them today?"
Edward smiled, "I'll show them around. We are going to mom and dad's at five still right?"
"Of course."
"Do you need me to take you back to the house?"
"Can I drive your car? I really don't want to leave them here."
"Of course, keys are in the basket by the door."
I nodded and he gave me a short kiss before running outside, like the third kid. I grinned wide, we're moving in with Edward!
(Edward's POV)
I was elated when Bella finally agreed to move in with me. Good news for once. After last week's meeting things have been swirling around in my head. Last week at a meeting the Cowboys told me that my contract was up. But they wanted me to sign a new one, but it was for a decade. And I'm not sure I want to commit to that. I obviously love football, and I love the Cowboys, and I don't want to let my family down. But I'm also ready to begin a new chapter in my life. And I don't know if a NFL player is among the list of things I really and truly want.
"Hey Edward! This horse is awesome!" Brian yelled, he was in the corral with Loo, I flipped out and ran for the gate.
"Brian! Get the hell away from the horse and get over here NOW."
Brian looked at me confused before stepping away from Loo and climbed over the fence back to safety, I glanced frantically until I saw Lucy innocently playing with a kitten. I sighed in relief then glared at the teenager in front of me, "Never and I mean EVER do that again. You don't know that horse. When you don't know a horse you don't go near it."
Brian nodded solemnly. He wasn't used to me scolding him. I dread the day that it stops shocking him, and he retaliates. "So… do you want me to show you guys around today?"
Brian's eyes lit up and he nodded frantically, sometimes he seems so childlike. I grinned and looked over at Lucy, "Come on Lucy, we're going on a walk." I cringed as Lucy practically threw the cat and ran for me. She often didn't think of falling and would run as fast as she could, consequently most of the time something in her path would stop her, and she would go flying down.
She latched onto my hand as I showed them different things, we walked out to the pond. "Can we go swimmin'?"
I chuckled, "No luce, it's too cold. This summer we could, but since its November I'm going to go with no."
Brian laughed, "I mean you could go swimming…" He trailed off with a mischievous grin.
I rolled my eyes and pushed him playfully, he simply shrugged. "Your sister would kill you."
"Grounded worthy? Because if not…."
"Grounded worthy." I nodded.
Brian laughed and nodded, "Yeah probably."
I threw my arms around his shoulder, "So football is over next week," I trialed off glancing at him. Lucy was running ahead of us.
"Yep," Brian nodded.
"And we never got down to dealing with your anger issues."
Brian rolled his eyes, "I don't have anger issues."
I stopped walking and cocked an eyebrow at him, "Okay maybe I did, but I don't anymore."
"Brian.. Just last week you bit Bella's head off because she told you no for once."
Brian glared at me, "I'm fourteen. I can make my own decisions. She shouldn't tell me who I can and can't hang out with." Last week Bella told Brian he couldn't hang out with a trouble maker he had been. The kid spells like pot, and has a bad attitude. It was rubbing off on Brian.
"That's part of being a parent Brian."
"Well she's not my parent." He mumbled with attitude.
I stopped walking again and jerked him back to me by his arm. Not too rough, but to get his attention. "And that right there is your problem. You know as well as I do that Bella raised you as her own. You should be grateful. I'm getting sick and tired of hearing you use that against her in a fight Brian. You have no idea how much your words hurt her. You really need to think about what you say."
I released his arm and walked forward to grab Lucy, I picked her up and waited for him to come to my side.
When he caught up to me he spoke without looking at me, "You're right."
"Did a teenager just say an adult was right?"
Brian rolled his eyes and pushed me lightly, "Shut it," He grumbled, "Seriously, I guess I'll let you guys finally help me. But let's do it after football please? That was Emmett can be a friend, not a coach."
I nodded with a grin, "Of course."
Lucy snuggled into my arms and fell asleep as we walked in rhythm back to the house. The Texas stars shined down on us. It's good to be home.
*Another short chapter… Next chapter is going to finally have Esme and Carlisle! I'm so excited for them to meet their potential grandchildren!*
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