Chapter 10

In the middle of July, Rose convinced Esme and Carlisle that we should go shopping since Bella had been doing so well and she needed some clothes. I was told to have fun and listen to my body. If I started feeling poorly or got too tired, I had to tell Jasper or Edward immediately. We all agreed to the conditions and soon we were in Carlisle's Mercedes on the way to the mall.

Rose took me to Victoria Secrets first. I whined to Rose and said, "Why?"

"Bella, you need a decent fitting bra. I have guessed your size. Now with your weight changing and your body developing now that you are working out, you need a better fitting bra."

"Where will the guys be?"

"Close by; but not to close by. Look there is a toy store two doors down, why don't we leave them there?"

"Okay, but Rose I would rather go to the toy store."

"I'll make you a deal. Give me twenty minutes with you in Victoria Secrets and then you can be done."

"Okay."

Rose told the boys we would meet them at the toy store when we were done.

When the employee at Victoria Secret's wanted to measure me, Rose saw me start backing off. Rose then sweet talked the employee into borrowing the tape measure.

Rose helped me slip off my dress in a fitting room and measured me. She told me to stay put in the fitting room and she would soon return with some bras for me to try on. After trying on 4 bras, I told Rose that I liked the second one the best.

"I agree, Bella," and then Rose is showing me all the different styles and asking questions about what ones I like in the fitting room. "What styles and colors do you want?"

"Rose, the twenty minutes is over and I want to go. I am fine with the ones I have. Please can we go? Rose please! Let's just go get more jeans, t's, yoga pants and flip flops and maybe a few shorts." I start to get dressed; but my emotions are getting away from me and I have tears running down my face.

RPOV

"Bella, it's okay." Oh my God, what have I done? I was mentally rambling knowing that Edward would hear me. Bella is size 36C in bras. Tell Jazz to start shopping for her. Stick with comfort for right now and a few with fun patterns and a few sexy ones. Bella will also need panties size small. Bella is really upset right now and frustrated about bras. I promise I will get her better and relaxed. I turned back to Bella and said, "Let's go down to the food court and get a smoothie. You can pick whatever flavor you want."

"Really," and I saw a smile broach Bella's face. "I remember getting my first ice cream shake with my parents when I was four. It was right before we found out how sick I could get." As we walked by the toy store, the boys were watching us. Though I still didn't feel great, I was glad to be out of Victoria Secrets and headed for a shake in the food court. While I tried to decide what flavor I wanted, Rose called the boys and told them to enjoy Best Buy and they could catch up to us in the Food Court. I finally decided on mango and strawberry. Rose got orange lemon.

"Bella, why have you never worn shorts?"

"Because I always got so sick. I always had to wear long sleeves, long pants and socks and shoes to keep me warm. Three days after that strawberry shake, I had a fever of 105 degrees and was admitted into the hospital. Within two years, I was in a bubble of some form to protect me from all the evil germs out there."

"Bella, I am so sorry. And again I am sorry for the gasp I had at the hospital the first day I saw you there. Yes, of course, you can wear shorts now; though we may need to get a little bit of color on your skin. The laser has done its job about 85%. We will have to do some spot treatments here and there; you just need to slip on a pair of shorts instead of your jeans. We will get you some today along with shorter skirts."

"Thank you, Rose. My skin color just matches all of yours. What about bras?"

"Esme and I can help with those, too."

"Trust me. There are comfort ones, cute ones and sexy ones. We will start with comfort ones."

"It's my turn to say I'm sorry for freaking out in Victoria Secret's. Will you help me with my crazy and wild hair too?"

"Anything you want, Bella."

"But don't you have to work or go to school?"

"Bella, I am self employed and can set my own schedule; so whatever and whenever you need me, just let me know."

Soon the boys found us and Jasper said, "The shopper at Victoria Secret's sent us with these bags for you Rose."

"I'll have to call her and tell her thank you."

Emmett said, "We decided to wait for Best Buy because we want to get Bella a cell phone while we are there."

"I don't need a cell phone."

"Yes, you do."

"Why I am always with someone?"

"What about when you go to Starbucks for your drinks?"

Bella lost that battle and within thirty minutes, she had her own cell phone.

We spent the next three hours shopping until everyone's cell phones went off with a text.

"What time is it?" Emmett asked.

Edward said, "Oh shit. We are in so much trouble, and 30 minutes later, we were back at our building. Five minutes later with bags in our hands, we went into the apartment. Esme and Carlisle were standing there with hands on their hips in the living room waiting for us.

BPOV

Esme came and took the bags in my hands and said, "Bella, please come with me to your room."

"Yes ma'am."

Esme set the bags down inside my door and said, "Please stay in your room. I will come back to talk to you in a little while."

"Yes ma'am." Esme then left and pulled my door closed.

I went and got my Kindle off my desk and a pillow. I then hid in my bathtub crying.

JPOV

Once Esme returned to Carlisle's side, Carlisle said, "We're going to have this discussion quietly. Though, I would like to yell at you very badly; however, Bella does not need to hear this. What the hell were you thinking? Edward, you of all people should know better. Bella is human. She has only been exposed to the outside world for less than 2 months and for very short controlled periods of time."

"Carlisle, that is why we took Edward and Jasper. Bella was fine after we got her out of Victoria Secret's. Jasper had fun shopping for her. Do you want to see what he got her?" Emmett said slapping Jasper on the back.

Esme said, "What the hell? Jasper shouldn't be shopping for Bella's bras and underwear. Where was Rose?"

Rose then defended herself, "I had already had her fitted, Esme, with just me in the room. I took her for a smoothie; she was a little anxious over the whole bra fitting experience."

"Then we took her cell phone shopping and finally for some new clothes. We only went to Macy's for clothes. We went to three stores and the food court. Yes, we were in Macy's for two hours; but she rested in there while we looked for clothes," Edward said.

"Children, none of us know how our venom is going to affect her. We need to do everything carefully," Carlisle lectured. "For the next month, her outdoor visits are limited to three hours total. 30 minutes each way travel time tops and 2 hours doing an activity."

Rose and Edward said, "Fine. We can handle that."

"Jasper, you have been quiet in all of this. Do you have anything to say?" Esme asked.

"Yes, I do. First you and Carlisle didn't even notice Bella's whole new look when she came in. She had on cute new shorts. As she said to us, she fits in perfectly with this family because her skin is as pale as ours. She had a new ruffled top and sandals. Rose also did an intricate braid in the top of her hair making it look like a headband. She looks amazing and you didn't say anything. Secondly, Esme, how many times has Bella ever called you ma'am?"

"Oh my god, once the first day I met her and today. Today, it was twice. We were so mad at you all we didn't notice her Carlisle. Jasper, I'm sorry; what have I done?"

"She is sad and crying, and she thinks she is in trouble and scared. I want to go see her and make her smile again. Carlisle and Esme, if Bella had been in any danger, I would've felt it and brought her back immediately. Yes, she was scared at Victoria Secrets, but that was only because they were shopping for undergarments. Once she and Rose chatted at the food court, I haven't sensed her so happy for such a long period of time since I met her. So yes, we probably kept her out to long and that was our fault. She was happy and Edward can show you that. Please excuse me; I need to go comfort Bella right now."

So I went into her room and when she wasn't there I followed her scent to her bathroom door. I gently knocked and then I heard "Yes," from my Bella.

"It's Jasper; may I come in?"

"Go away, please. I don't want to see anyone; I want to be alone."

"Bella, please let me in."

"Jasper, go away. I got everyone in trouble."

"Darlin', I am coming in," and I did, but I stayed back by the door jamb. I saw my beautiful angel sobbing in the bathtub and it took everything in my power to not growl and race over to comfort her. So instead, I got angry and raised my voice, "Bella, get out of the bathtub!"

"No, go away! Esme and Carlisle are mad at you all because of me."

"Bella, they aren't mad at you. They are mad at us kids for taking you out and keeping you out so long. I swear."

"Tell them they can take all my clothes back; I don't need them. I'm fine with what I have." She sniffled and then continued her little rant, "I am sorry that you spent money on me. I will find a way to repay the cell phone and I am sorry that can not be returned."

"Bella, it is not your fault. Please get out of the tub."

Esme touched my shoulder. She quietly told me to calm down and put the Major away. I turned acknowledging her and I traded spots with Esme. "Bella, its Esme, Edward and Carlisle. Can we come in? We heard what you said to Jasper and I am sorry, honey. Jasper is telling you the truth; we aren't mad at you at all. Please, let Edward or Jasper help you out of the tub."

"No. Just leave me alone."

"No, we won't. If you won't let Edward or Jasper help you; I will get you out myself," Esme said.

"Sure," Bella muttered. Before Bella knew what was happening, Esme was carrying Bella in her arms to Bella's bed. Mental note do not argue with a mother vampire when she is being protective.

In my quietest voice so that Bella wouldn't hear, I said to Esme, "Show off, mother vamp."

A/N Please enjoy and I'll drop off another chapter next Wednesday. Happy Reading and the review button is right under here. Thanks