a/n: there will be another chapter up tomorrow ^_^
Better in Time
Chapter Nine::::
EDWARD P.O.V
I'm driving in the only car at the rental spot--a gigantic hummer that guzzles more gas than an army tanker. It feels different to be back in Washington, this is truly my home but still it feels weird coming home especially after this long. The weather's still blissfully gray and the air is thick with fog and precipitation just like before, and I can smell the evergreen pine needles; everything's so fresh. I'm nearly by the 'old house' and I can't stop turning my head looking at everything I pass, the fauna, the flora the animals passing by in their own little world--the sky rumbling lightly above me and the movement of the wind passing me as I hang my hand out of the window soaking in every last sight as if it's my last night on the world. I want to remember this drive home like it's my first sight of life--everything's new and unspoiled surprises are aboundant and awaiting, happiness is truly plentiful here. Washington represents family and the closeness I wish we all still could have. I'm so happy I agreed to come here and get away from the staleness of London and the frantic nature of life on a plane country hopping with my medicine bag. This weekend will prove to be tranquil, I'm hopeful and full of good times...time to be happy. No time to slow down, I'm almost there...I can see the glass covered white house now high up in the hills surrounded by trees and mist like a floating island in the heart of the pacific. I just wanna see Rosalie--maybe that's why I had that reaction to Bella, the sight of her reminded me of Washington she was a symbol of all this before me now but this is what I needed to come back home that was a sign from God. Now, finally after all this time I'm coming home and I'll see Rose and it'll almost feel like the first time, it will be the greatest feeling to tell her the journies I've been on the stories I have, the people I've met...it feels like I've lived so many lives coming back to this quaint town. I feel this nostoligia in my bones and it feels great. I'm trekking the huge vehicle up the twists and turns of the winding road leading up to the old house and so many memories chase me down on this road and I feel like a five year old. I'm smiling and driving and feeling the atmosphere of everything this is much more than a feeling it's an epic story being told with my actions everything I've done and everything I will do will be defined by this---
*ring ring*
"Fuck!" who could this be calling me now when all I want to do is be left alone
"Hello?" I answer into the phone now driving with one hand
"Where the hell are you, you're late." Rosalie screams into the phone
"Nice to hear from you too sis, I'm driving up to the house now I'll be there in two minutes
"Hurry I cooked." she says
"Aww big sis," I say all lovey dubby
"Yeah, yeah get your ass here."
I continue driving and get back to my reverie while driving up to my sister. I wonder what she cooked, she's always been quite the chef her lasagna is amazing. I remember one time when Bella came over and she made lasag--why am I thinking about Bella? Ok...that was weird don't know what made me think that. I let my window back down further so I can get some fresh air. I need all the air in my lungs as I can possibly get I need to have a clear mind this weekend I won't let anything or anyone ruin it for me.
BELLA P.O.V
Arrival. My favorite word in the dictionary. Our flight from LaGuardia finally has arrived in Seattle about 3 hours late as I thought would happen because Jason insisted we take a cab to the airport instead of just hoping on the train to Queens like any smart New Yorker would do and to think he's from the city. But this is my home, Washington is my turf, I call the shots here and I feel so much pride in having my love here.
"Hurry up I just called the car rental place they're about to close in a half an hour!" I lament to Jason who takes down our last bag
"Alright, alright let's just get in a taxi first." He says and whistles for a taxi to come and we hop in
"Seattle Car Rental please," I say to the driver
"This is all your fault." I say to Jason shaking my head annoyed
"Aw, don't be like that Bella," Jason says rubbing my arm trying to get back to my goodside
"No, if we can't get a car then what do you suggest we do to get to Forks hitchhike?" I say sharply
"Relax, I'm sure we'll not only get there in time but we'll get soem sweet wheels also."
*****
"This...is all you have left?" I say in utter disgust at the tiny, destroyed hoopty in front of me and Jason
"Sorry folks, you should've gotten here earlier I could've given you the hummer." the salesman says
"See, I knew this was gonna happen." I say sucking my teeth
"Babe we're only gonna be here for 2 more days would it really kill you to drive it--it's not that bad." Jason says lying through his damn teeth
"Jason there's a 'vote for Carter' bumper sticker on the back!" I scream feeling my face turn red
"Look, do you wanna walk to Forks?"
"...No." I say giving in
"Alright then, sir we'll take this car." Jason says
"Ok, I'll get the paper work." the salesman says
"Cheer up hon." Jason says wrapping his arm around me
"Don't touch me."
*******
"Make a left...I think..." I say squinting my eyes through the pitch blackness of the road as Jason drives through the forests of Forks.
"How do you folks get around up here, it's the damn jungle." Jason says giggling
"You just need know city boy." I tease
"Well, I should be close I can see that restaurant you told me about." Jason says pointing slightly
"Aw, so you do remember everything I told you." I says smiling
"Well, I wanna adopt this place as my own baby...who knows maybe one day we could settle down here." Jason says
"Slow your roll, Forks is certainly nice to visit but to live here...I think I'd die." I say laughing
"Aw, I'm sure it's not that bad."
"Of course it's not but it's just...there's no variety here, it's easy to get caught up in the few interesting things here...be it an event or something as menial as another person..." I say and suddenly I get a flash or Edward. Oh gosh...why! Must clear thoughts.
"Oh, well that's creepy," Jason says laughing
"Hence why I have no intentions on coming back here. I'm through with Forks." I say
"Well, you're just gonna have to deal with it for a few days."
"It's worth it, for seeing Charlie. I miss my dad so much, I know he's gonna be so surprised to see us...I can't believe it." I say smiling
"Yeah well, it's just passed 9 o'clock so you better tell me where to turn now before we give him a midnight surprise."
"Turn up here and go down Wilken's street," I say and the rush of memories enter my stream of conciousness and it feels good to be home I must admit.