Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or its original characters. No copyright infringement is intended with the posting of this story.
A/N: All the thanks to, MariahajilE, for looking these emails over for me with her fab beta eyes, and all of the hugs to my pre-reader, BPLemons.
Some light housekeeping stuff; The Babies at the Border compilation has rolled out and there are some AMAZING pieces of work in it. You'll find the first four chapters of Roadies included in the compilation as well. If you received a copy, I hope you'll enjoy those first few chapters, *wink*. Also, you might have noticed I've begun posting the outtakes for this story as a separate story on my profile page. As of now, my plan is to share the outtakes whenever a summer wraps up within the main story. In the meantime though, I'll continue to share them individually in review replies as we make our way through Bella and Edward's summer at 16.
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Nothing Gold Ever Stays
Chapter 9
Our Long Distance Normal
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From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
July 16, 2018 9:49 PM
I'm home! I want to call you so friggin' bad, but it's late and I want to stay on your mom's good side. My dad already started talking to your dad about us visiting for Thanksgiving or you guys coming here! I know they talk about it every year, but this year will be different. I'll make sure it happens. I hope you're good. I hope you'll tell me if you're not. I'll try to call you in the morning.
IMYSM- Edward
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
July 16, 2018 10:12 PM
My mom let me check my email before bed! Yay! You're home! I don't know why that makes me happy. I guess because you're at least a little bit closer to me when you're in Chicago. LOL! I actually heard my mom say something about Thanksgiving when she was on the phone with my dad tonight! I'll keep all of my fingers and toes crossed! I have to be at the gym by 8 tomorrow morning. If you can call at 7:30 my time. I'll hang by the phone, and my mom's usually busy getting ready so she won't be hanging over my shoulder.
IMY2! Xoxoxoxox, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
August 10, 2018 7:15 AM
Hey, you! It was awesome getting to see your face last night while you were at Jessica's, but i don't think your friend Jake liked it too much. Sorry about that. I hope you have a great first day of school. I'll call you later to hear all about it. I had a dream last night. You were in it, and I woke up smiling. November can't get here soon enough!
Xo- Edward
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
August 10, 2018 9:17 PM
I'm so so so so sorry I missed your call! My mom let me listen to your message. Practice ran crazy late. Our new coach is a real wench. She made us do 20 laps BEFORE we could even go home. Ridiculous. Anyways, yeah… Jake wasn't too thrilled about us FaceTiming on Jess' laptop, but he'll get over it, especially since I told him you're not going anywhere from my life so he better get used to your existence and the fact that you make me smile more than anyone else. ;)
I'll use Jess' phone to call you when I get to the gym tomorrow afternoon. That should be around 4 my time.
XO, Bella.
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
August 24, 2018 6:47 AM
So, I got into some trouble yesterday. I wouldn't try calling my house any time soon, but I'll call you from Jessica's phone and explain more later.
IMY! Xoxox, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
August 24, 2018 7:21 AM
Uh-oh. What did you do now? Alice just told me Jasper told her you're grounded for life. CALL ME!
X- E
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 2, 2018 9:25 AM
You haven't called or written back in days. Now i'm worried. If i don't hear from you today, I'll call Jess and see what's up. Alice said Jasper wouldn't tell her anything.
X- E
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 4, 2018 7:20 AM
Seriously, what's going? Jasper isn't even answering Alice's messages now. Just let me know you're okay, or I'm going to make my mom call over there because I can't take this.
-E
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
September 4, 2018 11:47 PM
I am so so so so soooooooooooo sorry! I was trapped at home all weekend because of the stupid holiday. My mom wouldn't even let me see Jess, and when I was at the gym, she stayed to make sure I was where I was supposed to be, doing what I was supposed to be doing. Long story short, I skipped practice last week. She found out. Now I'll have a chaperone at all times when I'm not at school for who knows how long. Jasper tried to cover for me, so he got in trouble too. Let Alice know he should be able to write her back tomorrow. I won't get my computer privileges back until this weekend, but I should be able to use the school's computer until then and Jess' phone at lunch. I have to get to class.
I MISS YOU EDWARD CULLEN! XOXO, Bella.
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 4, 2018 2:42 PM
I figured it had to be something like that, but I was still worried. I'm just glad you're okay. Don't worry, I won't ask about what you were off doing when you were supposed to be at practice. :P
We spent the long weekend watching Rose lose all of her tennis matches while Alice won all of hers. It made for an interesting ride home. I've got baseball practice tonight, but I'll have my phone on me if you get a chance to sneak away and call.
I MISS YOU TOO BELLA SWAN! T minus 77 sleeps until we're possibly together again to stuff our faces with our families and maybe hold hands under the table!
XO- Edward
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
September 5, 2018 7:40 AM
We have our rules for a reason, darlin'. ;) Don't worry. What's mine is still yours to take and no one else's.
Jake got me in trouble when he got me home late from practice, which triggered my mom to ask around about me being there at all.
I can't wait for Thanksgiving! I still can't believe you're really coming here! I'm going to show you off all around town!
Xoxoxox, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 5, 2018 12:42 PM
I wasn't worried, :P
I am however shocked as hell to hear your mom and dad are letting your boyfriend drive you around when he just got his license last week. Sounds like they're starting to loosen your chains a little! Hooray for that, I guess ;)
Good luck at your comp tomorrow! I'm sure you'll place high and wow all of the judges!
XOXOX- E
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 7, 2018 6:53 PM
It's been two days. Haven't heard from you, but Jess sent me a text letting me know you're sick and haven't been at school. I hope you feel better soon. Thinking about you all the damn time!
X- E
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
September 9, 2018 6:40 AM
OMG! I just got your flowers! My mom let me jump on the computer to send you an email so I could say thank you. I almost got her to let me call you, but she had a point. I barely have a voice right now. This flu is kicking my butt. 3 more days until I'm no longer grounded, though! I should be able to start writing again regularly soon. Thank you again for the flowers! They're beautiful. You're the first boy to ever do something like that for me. I'm going to hang them in my room to dry so I can keep them 4ever!
*heart* IMY!
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 9, 2018 2:32 PM
Hey! I just got out of class. I'm glad you liked the flowers. I hope they made you smile because I've been picturing your smile in my head a lot lately.
Gotta get to ball practice. TTYL.
IMY2! XXOxOXX- E
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
September 14, 2018 10:40 AM
Things have been nuts! It's getting to be that busy time of year with comps, and my homework is really starting to stack up. I'm sorry I haven't written as much or been able to catch your calls. I miss you, though, and you're on my mind daily. Jake and I are taking a break. I'm sure that will make you smile. Haha. I heard about your mom's new job. I hope that won't mess up Thanksgiving. How's Emmett been doing over at Dartmouth? You haven't said much about him lately.
Xoxoxox, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 16, 2018 5:50 PM
I hadn't even thought about my mom's new job messing up things for Thanksgiving. Crap. I'll see what i can find out and let you know. Sucks to be Jake, but we get what we get, right? Ha! Emmett's coming home this weekend for my dad's bday. We haven't seen him since he left, but I guess he's been doing well. I heard my mom telling my dad he's bringing a girl with him. That should be interesting. I'll try calling tomorrow night while your mom's book club is there to keep her busy.
Missing you a lot today. Everywhere i looked there seemed to be something that reminded me of your face. All right. That's enough sap for one email.
XXoXX -Edward
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
September 17, 2018 9:40 AM
Sorry I didn't get to call yesterday. Jess didn't come to school, so I couldn't use her phone. Major withdrawal after getting to talk to you on her cell every day this week! I'm so begging my parents for my own cell phone this year for my birthday. I think 16 is the perfect year for them to finally give me some freedom in the normal teenage communication department. *fingers crossed* I've got that big comp this weekend over in Phoenix. I'm kind of nervous. My new dismount from beam will make or break my rank. No pressure at all. Ugh. My mom's coming as a chaperone. Jasper and my dad are staying here. Good times!
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 19, 2018 2:38 PM
So?! How did it go? Did you nail your dismount and present like a pro?! I want to hear all about it! We saw Emmett this weekend. He seemed good. He told me to tell you he said, "Hi, Little Swan!" and to stay out of trouble. I met his girlfriend, Rachel. She's nice, but I can tell it's not something that will last. I mean, he all but said that right in front of her when we were hanging out after dinner one night after she brought up coming back for Christmas. Talk about awkward! That's Emmett for ya! Lol! Call me tomorrow if you can or I'll likely try calling you at home.
XXoXX- E
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
September 20, 2018 7:42 AM
Hey! Sorry! I did well! Placed second in all around, and my team got third. Not too shabby considering the gyms we were up against. Get this—a coach from UCLA was there! They talked to my mom about me coming there for a tour as a possible option for college. Could you even imagine?! My parents letting me go to college in California? My mom would insist on moving out there with me to sleep under my bed while my dad stayed here with my brother. LOL!
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 21, 2018 8:50 AM
Congratz! I knew you would rock it! UCLA could be fun. I'll send for some brochures of my own. ;) I know we haven't ever really talked about it, but how awesome would it be to go to the same college? I don't really care where i go. Being where you are would be a huge perk, though.
You haven't mentioned Homecoming. Are you going this year? I got roped into taking my buddy's girlfriend's best friend as a favor. She's nice, but she talks too much. Rose made court. I did too, but I declined the invitation to be on the ballot. Not something i want to do this year. Plus, only losers take part in that level of lame. Ohhhhhhhhh! :P
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
September 21, 2018 4:17 PM
HAR HAR HAR. You're soooooooooo funny! Don't hate because I made court last year AND this year and actually LOVE being a part of it all! So, yeah. I'm going! It's tomorrow night, actually. Jake talked me into being his date since we will likely be voted as the reps from our grade. It will make things less awkward in the long run. We're NOT back together. Not gonna happen. Make sure you send me pictures of your fine self all dressed up! Maybe one year, I'll get you to come be my date over here. I'm still so sad you're not coming for Thanksgiving anymore. Your mom just had to go and get a stupid new job. ARRRRRRGULA! Not cool Cullen!
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 21, 2018 6:50 PM
I know it sucks so effing much. Maybe Emmett and i could fly out for a day or two during Christmas break. I'll start laying some hints down with my parents. My mom actually feels really bad about messing up our plans and promised to make it up to me. We'll see. I gotta jet. Have fun tomorrow night, but not too much fun :P Crazy our dances are on the same night in different states. I'll be thinking about you for sure while I'm at mine, wishing you were with me looking like a glam queen. Have fun with Jake.
TTYL- Edward
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
September 23,2018 8:40 AM
Hey, you! I know we just talked on the phone, but I wanted to tell you again that I'm not upset. I'm glad you had fun at Homecoming and ended up clicking with your date. She sounds cool. Stop saying you're sorry! I told you before it would be nuts to go all year without having a girlfriend! You need your practice too. :p Please please please don't hold back because of me. Just make sure you're single again before the summer comes, or I'll punch you in the nuts.
Alright. Gotta get to a team meeting with my mom. TTYL.
XO, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
September 23, 2018 2:50 PM
Hey! I know. We won't talk about it again. Katie knows all about you, and now you know about her. No secrets. I promise to come to Prima with zero strings attached to me, no matter what! Congratz again on winning Homecoming court, even though I'll continue to tease you on the the sly about it forever. Maybe for your birthday this year, I'll get you a special box to start keeping all of your tiaras and sashes in. LOL. Should i start calling you Princess Bella or nah? Call me tomorrow from Jessica's phone when you get to school. I need to hear your voice and maybe hopefully see your face on FaceTime. Will you wear your tiara for me? Ohhhhh! LOL!
TTYL - EDWARD
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
October 20, 2018 2:50 PM
I can't believe I had to break our FaceTime streak this afternoon. We went almost an entire month without needing to email! Nuts! Alas, Jess lost her phone privileges for the next two weeks. Don't ask. Anyways, heads up. Jake and I are back on again. He's been going above and beyond to get back on my good side, so I'm giving him a second chance. Well, I guess it's more like a fourth chance, but you know what I mean. I hope things with you and Katie are going well again after that fight you had about me the other day. Sorry again… you should have told me she was in the room though AND that you had me on speaker phone! JEBUS!
XOXOXOXOX, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
October 21, 2018 2:56 PM
Sucks for Jess. And me too, I guess, now that Jake's back up to bat. Yeah, I had a feeling it was coming after what he pulled at Homecoming with the stupid horse-pulled carriage, Princess Bella. So lame. :P Things with Katie are good again, but I'm not looking to rent a horse and carriage to take her around the city anytime soon. I actually talked to Heidi yesterday. She sent me a random email to see how we were doing since she doesn't have your address. Don't worry. I didn't give it to her. So this is me telling you she said hi. All is well with her and everyone else. You've probably talked to Ben, though, so you know that already. All right. I gotta bounce. My dad's taking me to get my learner's permit. Wish me luck!
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
October 29, 2018 9:39 PM
Hey, you! Where've you been? I know Jess doesn't have her phone, but you haven't even written me back from school. I hope you're okay. Missing your words like crazy and seeing your face. I passed my learner's permit test. My dad's been letting me drive us to school in the morning. I'm actually pretty good. He says i'm even better than Emmett was when he was my age. I can't wait to rub that in. LOL!
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
October 30, 2018 2:50 PM
Still nothing? I'm really starting to worry. I guess your brother and my sister had a fight, because she refuses to call him and check on you for me. I dunno what's up with that. Just let me know you're okay. Please? Are you doing anything for Halloween?
IMY- Edward
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
October 31, 2018 3:36 PM
All right. I'm having my mom call your mom tonight! I can't take not knowing. I just need to hear you're alright. Are you mad I brought up Ben? I'm sorry if that's what it was. Or was it me still making fun of your tiaras and sashes? I was only teasing. I promise. Please let me know you're okay, so I can just leave you alone since that's apparently what you want for some reason.
-E
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
October 31, 2018 6:40 PM
Hey. I'm sorry. I've been dealing with some stuff. I should have at least checked my mail and told you I was okay. Your mom called, so you probably already know I've been okay. Just dealing with drama here. Jess isn't talking to me because I don't want to take on being captain for our team. Jake's mad because I told him I didn't want him coming with us to my comp next weekend, even though we've been talking about him coming for the last couple of months. I just need a break. From everything. I haven't talked to Ben, just so you know, not once since I left the island, so you can stop with that. Don't you dare ever leave me alone. Leaving me alone is what triggered our shitty summer, and I would never want a repeat of that. Not ever. I'm staying in tonight to pass out candy with my mom. What about you?
XO, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
October 31, 2018 7:00 PM
Sorry. We just… We haven't talked about any of that stuff and i guess it's still been eating away at me a little. I'm glad you're okay. What's going on over there? Is Jake messing with you? I'll find a way to get my ass out there, if he is, even if I end up getting grounded for the rest of the year. I'm supposed to go with Rose to a party up the street tonight, but I think Katie and i might just stay in and watch a scary movie. Can I call you tomorrow?
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
November 1, 2018 6:40 PM
There's nothing to talk about when it comes to Ben and last summer. Please, just drop it. I have to get busy with my homework, or my mom's going to kill me. She's not letting me take any calls tonight. Maybe tomorrow after practice?
TTYL, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
November 1, 2018 8:36 PM
I mean, I think there's some stuff to talk about, Bella, but if you're not ready yet, it's fine. I've been putting it off too. You should know, though, I did talk to Ben before I left, and Irina told me about him coming up to your room at night last summer. I'm not mad. I don't need any details. I just want to know it's over. That's all.
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
November 2, 2018 9:40 PM
You seriously better not go back to avoiding me now. We have to talk about it, Bella. I don't want things to be weird next summer. Let's just get it out of the way and be done with it. Please?
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
November 3, 2018 2:50 PM
Are you seriously going to ignore me now? Stop it! I had a girlfriend last summer. It was my fault. I don't blame you for spending time with someone else. Even if it was Ben Tori. Please! Just talk to me! I'll leave you alone until then. This was why i hadn't brought it up yet. I knew you'd shut down like this. Good luck at your comp. I'm sure you'll do great, just like you always do. I miss you.
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
November 10, 2018 6:20 PM
Seriously, Bella?! IT'S BEEN OVER A WEEK. Talk to me!
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
November 13, 2018 10:50 PM
Okay. I'm sorry. You need to remember you left me hanging for a month last year, so calm down. I don't know what to say about Ben. I told you we were hanging out. Yes, he came over at night sometimes. We talked in my room. We kissed a few times. Happy? Nothing more ever happened. It was a summer fling because I was bored when the sun went down and I couldn't always trust myself around you, so he filled in. We ended up getting closer, but it's over. Done. Can we please move on now? I ended it all before I left the island and I made that very clear to him.
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
November 13, 2018 11:38 PM
Well, thanks for getting back to me. Yes, I'm happy. I don't want there to ever be secrets between us. We've never had any before, and I'm not about to let them in now. All I needed to hear was that it's done. I don't want to be sitting around on the little beach next summer wondering who you're thinking about when we're together.
Moving on… I found out we're having Thanksgiving at a damn Cracker Barrel. Can you even believe that? My mom's going to be working all day, so my dad's taking the easy road. So ridiculous. Might as well order in Chinese food. I'm going to call you tomorrow. It's been too long since i've heard your voice, so your mom better let you talk. I feel so much better finally talking this out. Thank you for coming out of hiding. I promise i'll make last summer up to you in ways that will leave you speechless in less than 7 months. :P Time for bed. Can't wait to talk tomorrow. Sweet dreams! I know you'll be in mine!
xxOxx- Edward
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
November 22, 2018 8:40 PM
How was Cracker Barrel? Everything you'd thought it would be on Thanksgiving? Haha! Sorry I couldn't talk tonight on the phone. I hate that I had to end our FaceTime streak again. I'll be at the gym tomorrow, though, working off all of these calories from today. I'll call you as soon as I can borrow Jess' phone. Gotta go. Until tomorrow! Gobble gobble!
XOXOXOXOX, Bella
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
December 8, 2018 9:42 AM
Jess played hooky today with her boyfriend, so that's why I didn't call at lunch. Soooooooo I know we talked about no more secrets. I saw my old coach yesterday. Felix. It wasn't the first time, but it was the first time he actually talked to me. He just said hi and that he was proud of how well I'd done at my last three comps. I ran away without saying a word to him. I'd gone into the store to grab milk while my mom waited in the car. I didn't tell her yet, but I will. I just didn't want to ruin her chipper holiday cheer.
XO, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
December 8, 2018 2:39 PM
If you see him again, you run. I really wish you'd pressed charges on the son of a bitch. I understand your reasoning why you haven't, though. I know you're only looking out for your team, but you shouldn't have to. That shouldn't be something you have to shoulder alone. Please tell your mom. She needs to know he's still finding ways to get to you. I don't like it. Promise me you won't drink tonight. Please? Call me ASAP. BTW, Katie and I broke up. She said it was better we were friends since I always seem so "preoccupied". Saved me from having to buy her a Xmas gift! Ha! You haven't mentioned Jake in a while. How's all that been?
XXXXX- Edward
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
December 9, 2018 6:40 AM
I'm sorry about Katie. Breakups suck regardless. I'm fine. I haven't had any booze since that party at Jess' last month where I spent all night FaceTiming with you in her bedroom while you laughed at me. :0P! Jake is Jake. We're the same as always. He's coming to my next comp after the new year. He booked himself a room with his dad's credit card, so I can't tell him I changed my mind and he can't come, which is what I did to him last month. Such a dork. I'll call you at lunch tomorrow. I can't friggin' wait for Christmas break. I so need it.
Xoxo, Bella
From: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
To: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
December 25, 2018 2:38 AM
Merry Christmas! I wanted to be the first to say it. I really hope you like your present. I'll wait to open the one you sent me when we FaceTime later after you wake up. You don't have to wait to open mine if you don't want to. ;) i hope you have a nice morning with your family. Tell everyone i said hi. Emmett got here late last night, but I haven't really seen him yet. Okay. I'm about to pass out. Wishing I could stand under some mistletoe with you today. Missing you hard Bella Swan.
XXoXXoXX- Edward
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
December 25, 2018 11:16 AM
OMG! I got a cell phone! My parents got me a cell phone for Christmas! It came with a lot of rules like they get to hold on to it at night, but I have a cell phone, Edward! Ahhhhhhh! I'm going to FaceTime you right now! I'm so excited! Life just got so much better! I'll get to see your face almost every day! I'm about to have a heart attack! I'm calling you now! You better pick up! No more short emails! The next 5 months will fly by now! Ahhhhh!
Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Merry Christmas Edward Cullen! I'm so friggin happy!
From: Bella Swan BellaSwan hotmail.c0m
To: Edward Cullen ECSquared gmail.c0m
February 26, 2019 11:58 PM
My parents took my phone for the night. I saw Ben today. I'll call you tomorrow. I just wanted you to hear it from me before Heidi wrote to you thinking she had some kind of juicy gossip. There's no juicy gossip. Promise. They're still awake in their room so I have to go before they catch me on the computer and ground me.
TTY2M XOXOXOX, Bella
A/N: Yup I left you on a cliff with an e-mail. If you didn't notice, Bella's last two emails jump from Christmas to the end of February. They haven't been using emails as much since they can talk daily now from her big girl cellphone. *wink*
I hope this was a nice glimpse into their lives while they've been apart. Chapter 10 will jump in with Bella's random encounter with Ben and then Chapter 11 will bring their next summer back on Prima.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and I could use the extra smiles this week after royally messing up my ankle from falling 15 feet off of a ladder, lol. So much fun, let me tell you. Just call me cannon Bella because apparently, I'm just as clumsy.
***Reviews make me smile. As thanks for making me smile, I'll share an outtake with you from when Bella runs into Felix at the store. They did share a few more words than she told Edward… but that's to be expected, right?***