Sorry for the long time between updates. I have had writer's block on all of my stories until recently. Plus, moving and school make it harder. Thank you for staying with me this long! I hope you all like this chapter!
I woke up the next morning cuddled up to Edward. This was becoming the normal. It felt nice. I smiled a little sigh before opening my eyes to meet the butterscotch colored irises of my boyfriend. He smiled an absolutely stunning smile. My breath hitched as I registered what I just thought to myself. I sucked a breath in to speak.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have assumed that you-"
He stopped me there. "Don't be sorry. It's okay. I kind of like the sound of that actually, boyfriend and girlfriend." He mused over those two words for a minute before finally saying, "Yes, I do believe that describes our current state. So, there is absolutely no reason to say you are sorry for saying it, mentally or otherwise."
I smiled and nodded my head. "Okay."
I leaned up and kissed him. We pulled apart breathing a little abnormally. We just laid there for a while, neither speaking, taking in each other after our newly announced relationship title. Our time was interrupted by a bouncing pixie that was determined to get us up out of the bed, saying we had things to do. She left us to shower and dress after we promised we would. Edward left for his room while I went to find an outfit for whatever she had planned. I found some cute capris with a Lucky Charms logo on them, a pink and green shirt that adorably matched, and some white socks, panties, and bra.
After my quick shower, I dressed and started out my door to be greeted by Edward at the top of the stairs, waiting. I smiled as he held his arms out to carry me down the stairs. Once at the bottom landing, Esme was waiting with a plate of food that looked, and smelled, absolutely delicious. Alice had set up a set of paper and pens (bunches of different colors) for me to use to write down information.
I sat down on the couch beside my boyfriend (totally cool to say that!). I started eating my breakfast, which was beyond amazing, of French toast with powdered sugar, strawberries and blueberries, maple syrup, eggs, bacon, and sausage. For being a vampire that doesn't like human food, Esme sure can cook! Once finishing all of it, I got up to take the plate to the kitchen but Edward was one step ahead and took it out of my hands and dashed to the kitchen and back before I could comment.
I sighed and smiled before sitting back down and picking up the paper and a pen the color of a medium purple that was pretty. I wrote down my full name, my date of birth, where I was born, and other information that I thought would be needed. While I was writing, Edward chuckled a few times. I asked him why and he said it was nothing. I was still suspicious, but I let it go. For all I knew, he could be laughing at one of his brothers, probably Emmett.
After I finished that, Jasper asked if I knew how to play chess. I told him that I didn't. He smirked and said that I would learn soon, since it was a common occurrence to hold competitions in the Cullen household. I told him that I didn't want to learn because I wasn't interested.
Rosalie smiled and said, "I agree with you there. It's the world's most boring so-called sport, especially when it's Alice and Edward. Those two play the whole game in their head except for like two moves. It's annoying."
Edward just rolled his eyes while Alice stuck her tongue out at her sister. Everyone laughed along with their antics. The day continued along like that until lunch time. At about one, Esme brought me a large amount of food, with items ranging from fettuccine alfredo and a large salad that had a lot of things in it to apples and chocolate cake. I sat there and ate all the heavenly food. The chocolate cake for dessert was the best part.
The rest of the day was spent playing games and fashion design until Carlisle came home. He brought a packet of information with him, I assumed it was the school registration. He gave Esme a hug and kiss when he came in the door before she returned to her previous activity and he went up the stairs to put his doctor's bag in his study and changing into more comfortable clothes before coming back down.
He set the packet of information about the school the other Cullen kids were registered on the table after taking out the contents. He took the information from the paper she wrote out earlier and read over it. He turned to look at me. "Is there any way that if we entered this information or look up your social security number that someone could find out and find where you are that you don't want to?"
I thought for a second, literally. "Yes. My ex-best friend Willow is a computer genius. She would have no problem putting something together to send them an alert if something about me came up. She decrypted the City Council's encryption system one day when she was bored, though it took her a few months to actually do it."
Everyone stared at me in disbelief. "How old is she?" I heard Emmett ask.
I smiled. "She was either fifteen or sixteen when she did that. She's so good that when the computer teacher at Sunnydale High got killed, they put Wills in charge of the class to teach it for the rest of the semester since they were having a hard time finding one so close to the end of the school year."
Everyone in the room now had an open mouth staring at me. All were surprised, though that's probably because they weren't used to her. It even took me a few weeks, maybe even months to get used to it. I was always more of an action girl than a book girl anyways though. Carlisle was the first to speak. "Should we consider creating a new identity for you instead of using your real name?"
Buffy stared at him for a second with an open mouth before responding. "You can do that? I thought that was only possible in the movies and TV and the witness protection program." They all smirked and chuckled, except Emmett who laughed his booming laugh.
Carlisle answered her though. "Yes, it is possible, and quite easy for us."
I was still staring at him surprised. Wow! I thought for a minute. Would they look for me? I had been their friend, daughter, and Slayer. I would like to think they would, but after everything that happened, I couldn't be sure. They had many reasons to not look for me. I had done so much damage there that I wasn't sure that they would care anymore. I suddenly felt myself being picked up and held by a set of strong, cold arms and then the feeling of something soft against my face near my eyes and on my cheeks before I felt the moisture of the tears coming out of my eyes.
Edward and I stayed like this while I had my breakdown. I could see the confusion of everyone else, except Jasper and Edward. After I was back to semi-normal, Carlisle asked me, "Are you alright?"
I nodded my head. "Yeah, I just had some thoughts about the people back in Sunnydale. Anyways, back to the other stuff. I'm not sure that they would track me, even though they could. We all sort of had a big fight before I left."
I felt waves of reassurance and comfort, so I smiled a small smile at Jasper. He nodded back with one of his own. Carlisle had a sad expression on his face, as did Esme who had come into the room with a plate of food for me. Rosalie looked indifferent, Emmett looked mad, and Alice looked slightly upset herself. I didn't want to look at Edward to see what his emotions were.
Carlisle turned to Alice. "Can you see if they would find her if we used her real information?"
Her face became blank momentarily. I didn't know how her visions worked, but I decided I would ask her one day. She came out of her vision and winked at me before turning to Carlisle. "They would find her. Apparently, they've got some pretty smart people looking for her."
I sighed. "Can I guess who?" She nodded. "Willow and Giles?" She nodded again. I sighed and wrapped my arms around Edward. He returned the gesture and held me tight against his chest. I thought about how I would feel if I didn't see my mom for a long time. I would feel sad. However, she kicked me out of the house. I felt mad about that. I was confused. What should I decide? Should I give them another chance at some point? Definitely not right now though. Should I risk the chance of them finding me, or create an entirely new identity and have a fresh start?
After that last question I asked myself, I knew instantly what I was going to do. I would have a fresh start. But what should I name myself?
"I don't want them to find me. I'm not ready to see them or talk to them yet." I could hear the fear in my voice, making it almost shaky and was deep with emotion.
Carlisle nodded. "We'll create a new identity for you then. Do you know what name you might want to use?"
I shook my head 'no'. "Not yet."
"Very well. Think about it and let me know." Carlisle started to stand up.
"Okay." I started to eat on the delicious food and curled into Edward.
My main thought was: 'What would I name myself?'
That night, I was lying in bed with Edward ready to go to sleep when I finally decided on what to name myself. Edward heard it and gasped, but suddenly I felt cold lips capture my mouth until I needed to breathe.
Hey, everyone! Please, let me know what you think! Also, please give me some name suggestions for Buffy's new name. I can't think of one good enough. I don't want to use the one in the show (Anne) because I would rather her have a name that either Joyce or Hank didn't give her. Thank you!
