Chapter 49: Moving away
"Come on lets go hunting," Edward said slowly pulling away.
"Okay," I slowly got up. Edward took my hand and led the way out of the front door and we ran together into the forest.
We ate and then ran deeper into the forest.
"Do you remember when we got married and I was worried about becoming a vampire and killing innocent humans," I started.
"Yes I remember each moment perfectly," he replied. He pulled me close to him and smiled my favourite smile.
"Bella, I need to tell you something," he started.
"Sure, go on," I prompted.
"In about a week's time Carlisle and Esme said it was time to leave Forks,"
"Are we leaving too?"
"I was going to ask you, what do you want to do?"
"Well, can we go with them?"
"Okay, if you want to,"
"Yes, I'm looking forward to college," I smiled.
"I've never seen you so enthusiastic about college before," he chuckled.
"Well everything's different now. I'm a vampire with you and I don't have to sleep, so more time to spend with you and Renesmee,"
We were back at our cottage by now and we were entering our bedroom.
"That is very true; Alice will be here in a minute." I pulled myself closer to him; he kissed the top of my head. I heard Alice and Jasper's footsteps in the living room, I slowly started to get up, Edward grabbed my hand and we walked through to the living room. Alice and Jasper were standing by the front door.
"Hey Alice," I greeted her and she smiled widely "Hey Jasper," I smiled.
"Hey Bella," Jasper smiled at me.
"Jazz...I think we should go tell Carlisle about our plans," Edward said to Jasper. Edward kissed my forehead and smiled and then turned and darted out of the front door with Jasper following, as soon as they were gone Alice grabbed my hand and dragged me to the couch.
"I saw your decision to move with us all," she started. "And I wanted to discuss something with you,"
"Okay, sure what?" I replied
"Well, Edward knows and he says it's up to you,"
"Spit it out Alice,"
"Okay, I know you're thinking of going to college and Jasper and I were wondering whether we could move in with you and Edward to help look after Nessie during the night, so you and Edward can go on night classes for some subjects."
"Sure, why wouldn't I want to move in with my favourite sister," I smiled.
"Thank you Bella!" She trilled and then suddenly hugged me.
"Shall we go up to the house?" I asked.
"Yes!" She jumped up and grabbed my hand.
We ran into the forest and in a few minutes we were at the river, we jumped over at the same time and darted into the house. The room was empty except for Edward who was sitting at his piano. Alice disappeared upstairs. I went to sit next to Edward.
"Well, I said Alice and Jasper could move in with us when we go to college," I started.
"Are you sure you want them to?" He asked.
"Yes, Alice is my sister and Jasper is my brother technically, do you want them to?"
"Yes, Alice can be very annoying, but yes," he wrapped his arm around me and pulled me closer to him.
"When are we going to leave?" I asked breaking the silence.
"In a couple of weeks," he answered.
"Um...What about Jacob?"
"What about him?"
"He can't be without Renesmee,"
"Oh...I forgot about that..."
"He'll have to move with us,"
"Yeah, I suppose...We should ask him,"
"Ok...But look at it this way, he can look after Renesmee for a bit during the day," I smiled at him.
"Yeah, giving us time to be alone," he smiled back, and then touched his lips to mine. I cuddled closer to him, I pulled away after a minute and grabbed his hand and led him toward the door. "Where are we going?" He was curious.
"I want to go for a walk with you," I smiled up at him.
"Ok, where do you want to go?"
"To our meadow,"
"Ok."
We set off running. I started off ahead, I wanted to race, but then he over took me, we reached our meadow smiling. I took his hand and started walking around our meadow.
He pulled me close and lifted my chin up. I pushed my shield away from me, so he could hear my thoughts. I love you I thought. Suddenly it snapped back because he kissed me with such eagerness. After a while he slowly pulled away.
"I love you too," he replied to my thought. I smiled and then a ray of sunshine hit us both and we were dazzled by each other.
"You're beautiful," I said stroking his face.
"Not as beautiful as you," he said holding my face in his hands. We stood there staring into each other's eyes.
"Should we go back? Jacob will be back with Renesmee and we should ask him about moving with us,"
"Yes, I suppose we should," he replied letting go of my face and taking my hand.
We both darted back to the house. Jacob was playing with Renesmee as we jumped over the river.
"Hey Jacob," I smiled at him as Renesmee ran over to me. "Hello Renesmee, did you have a good day with Jacob?"
"Yes," She put her hand on my cheek and I saw all her memories from today.
"Wow, why don't you go and find your grandma,"
"Ok," she ran off into the house.
"Jacob, can we talk to you?" I asked.
"Sure," he came and stood by us.
"Well...In a couple of weeks all of us are moving to New Hampshire to go to college, so...We were wondering whether you'd like to come with us and live with us. I'm pretty sure Renesmee would love you to, if you wanted to?"
"Um...Yes...Please, if you don't mind?" Jacob smiled.
"Well, that settles it then, we're leaving in two weeks, okay," Edward interrupted.
"I better get things sorted out and ready, see you later," Jacob ran off into the forest. I turned to Edward and smiled.
"Well that's one problem I don't have to worry about," I said.
"You don't have to worry about anything, love," he replied. Wrapping an arm around my waist and holding me close, my heart should have been breaking out of my chest at the closeness to him, but we both knew that was impossible now.
"Do you miss my heartbeat racing whenever I got close to you?" I asked.
"Sort of, It was funny how your heart reacted, but I don't miss anything from when you were human because I still have you and everything I love about you," he kissed my forehead and I smiled up at him.
"Hmm… I have an idea," I said.
"What?" He asked looking down at me.
"Well, you know... Renesmee's never been camping,"
"You, want to go camping?"
"Yes why not?"
"No reason but why the sudden interest?"
"I just think it sounds fun!" I smiled and he smiled back.
"Fancy going camping tomorrow, then?"
"Sure, can we go get a new tent from the Newton shop?"
"Why there?" He was curious.
"I haven't seen Mrs Newton in a while,"
"Okay then, let's go." We ran around to the garage. Jasper was polishing his motorbike; the one Edward bought him. "Hey Jasper,"
"Hey Edward, Bella," he smiled. We both got into our car and Edward turned out of the garage.
We reached the Newton's shop with minutes to spare. We walked into the shop; Mrs Newton was behind the counter, all dolled up.
"Hey Mrs Newton," I called; she looked up from her magazine and smiled.
"Bella, is that you?" She replied, "Mike!"
"What mom?" Mike answered as he came in through the back door.
"Look who's here," she replied.
"Hey Mike," I smiled.
"Bella!" He smiled back "Hi Edward,"
"Hi Mike," He replied casually.
"What did you come in for?" He asked.
"We came to by a tent," I replied.
"We're thinking of taking our daughter camping," Edward added, Mike's jaw dropped.
"You have a daughter now?" He asked,
"Yes her name is Renesmee," I answered. He smiled then I heard his father shout from the back door.
"Well, bye Bella, Edward," he smiled then turned and ran out the back door. I turned to Edward and he already had a tent, he grabbed my hand and we walked to the counter. Once we'd paid for it, we said goodbye to Mrs Newton and walked back to the car. He put the flat pack tent in the back of the car.
"He still fancies you," Edward laughed, I giggled. Then I jumped into the passenger seat; he was sat next to me in seconds.
"Do you think Renesmee will like camping?" I asked, changing the subject.
"Yes I suppose so, she loves being with us," he smiled. "Are you looking forward to camping?"
"Yes, I love doing things where I can spend time with my beautiful daughter and my lovely husband," I smiled back then leant across and kissed him gently on the lips then pulled away, and then I saw Mike watching us. I smiled and waved at him.
Once Edward was back on the highway, I burst out giggling. "He looked unhappy,"
"Yeah he always has while I'm with you," Edward smiled.
We drove back to the Cullen house; we pulled into the garage. As Edward pulled the tent out of the back of the car, Emmett walked into the garage.
"Hey guys, going camping?" He asked.
"Yeah, we're taking Renesmee," Edward replied. As we walked out of the garage, Edward wounded his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. "Want to see if this tent works?" He smiled.
"Okay, race you to the baseball clearing," I smiled back, and then I darted off into the forest. I think he was giving me a head start but he soon caught up with me but I reached the clearing first. "Beat you!" I smiled. He pulled me close and kissed me and didn't stop, I had to pull away with a laugh. "Come on, you can show me how to put a tent up," I smiled.
"You've never put a tent up?" He questioned.
"I've never been camping as such, no." Suddenly I had a rush of sharp memories of Victoria and I felt sick, but I still smiled at Edward.
"Okay," he smiled back, I laughed, and the memories were gone. He started tipping the tent stuff out of the bag and started putting it together with me helping. It only took us a couple of minutes. I took a step inside. It was big and roomy. Renesmee will love it. Edward came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my shoulder then my neck and finally my jaw and then rested his head on my shoulder. I pushed my shield away from me; thank you for agreeing for us to go camping, he chuckled.
"I'm not doing it so much for Nessie, I'll do whatever makes you happy and as long as I'm with you, I'm very happy." I turned round to face him and touched my lips to his, my hands tangled in his hair and his tangled in mine. I loved him so much and I wanted him more than anything else in the world, he was mine. I had all eternity to spend with him and my lovely daughter. I don't think I've ever been this happy. We stood there for a while but then Alice walked in, trust her to ruin a perfect moment like this. I pulled away but hugged him; he chuckled and hugged me closer.
"Hey guys, sorry was I interrupting something, I was just wondering whether you want to come hunting with me and Jasper?" She asked.
"Bella?" Edward asked.
"Yeah, okay," I replied.
"Okay, meet you at the house in about half an hour," she smiled.
Then darted out of the tent and into the forest. I looked up at Edward and he looked down at me and smiled, I smiled back and pulled away.
"Better put the tent down then," I sighed.
"Do you like it?" Edward asked.
"Yes it's perfect, I'm sure Renesmee will love it," I smiled. We both walked outside and started to put the tent down. "What are we hunting anyway?" I asked. He smiled.
"Grizzlies!" He answered. My expression turned shocked, he saw it and chuckled. "Don't worry, I'll show you," I smiled back.
After we finished putting the tent down, we ran back to the cottage and put the tent in our bedroom until tomorrow, then we ran back to the house. Alice and Jasper were waiting in the garage.
"Ready to go?" Alice sang. She smiled a wide smile. I nodded and held Edward's hand tightly; he led me over to Alice's Porsche. As Alice and Jasper got in, Edward held the door open for me, I slid in and he slid in the back next to me.
"Here we are Goat Rocks!" Alice sang when the car stopped. I held Edward's hand more tightly. We all got out of the car and I looked up at the large forest. We started running and my instincts hit straight away, I let go of Edward's hand and he chuckled. I followed the scent and I took down one grizzly. I was better at keeping clean now, after I bled it dry I was surprisingly full, so I went to find Edward. When I found him he was still hunting so I sat down and watched him, he was so graceful and so much like a lion.
When he'd finished he turned towards me and smiled.
"Have you already finished?" He came and sat by me.
"Yes, I'm surprisingly full," I laughed. He smiled and pulled me onto his lap and held me close to his chest. Alice came up behind us a few minutes later.
"Finished?" She asked.
"Yes, I think so, Bella...?" Edward replied.
"Yes," I chimed.
On the way home Alice was talking about us moving away and shopping. I wasn't really paying attention; I was looking out of the window. Once we got back to the house. Alice and Jasper danced inside and I went to see Jacob and Renesmee who were on the lawn, with Edward close behind me. As soon as Renesmee saw us she smiled, I held out my arms for her and she jumped up into my arms.
"Hello how was your day?" I asked her. She smiled and placed her hand on my cheek, I saw all her memories from today flashing past in my mind. I'm sure Edward was seeing everything I was by reading her mind. After she had finished, Edward was beside me grinning; Renesmee had jumped out my arms and ran back to Jacob. "What?" I asked him.
"Alice has seen a storm a couple of days before we leave and Emmett wants to have one last game, up for it?" He replied.
"Okay!" I chimed. He chuckled. "Jake, do you want to come to keep Nessie Company?"
"Sure, sure," he replied.
We have three days left before we go to New Hampshire, we have packed most of our belongings and I've promised Alice that I'd go shopping with her and Nessie. I might ask Edward to come. I walked into the living room; Edward was sitting on the couch. As soon as I came in he turned and smiled at me, he held his arms up and I went to sit in his lap and his arms wound round me.
"Um...Will you come shopping with me, Alice and Nessie?" I asked him."
"I'm not sure Alice will like it much but okay," he smiled and hugged me tighter.
"Well, I want your opinion, so tough luck for her," I smiled and kissed his cheek. "The day before we leave here, we should go hunting." I traced the purple shadows under his eyes.
"Hm… We should." He replied tracing the faint shadows under my eyes, I smiled. "Alice will be waiting for us," he smiled back. "Renesmee!" He called. She walked into the room "Ready to leave?"
"Sure, let's go," she smiled and climbed up onto my back. We darted out of the cottage and into the forest. We reached the river in a matter of minutes; we jumped at the same time. We ran around to the garage to find Alice sitting on the hood of her Porsche.
"Hey Alice," I sang.
"Bella, this is supposed to be a girls shopping trip," she objected.
"Yes but I want Edward's opinion and anyway I want him to come," I replied.
"Fine," she sighed and gave in.
"Thank you! This is why you're my favourite sister Alice!" Her face suddenly lit up and she smiled, that cheered her up. Renesmee sat in the front with Alice and Edward and I sat in the back together.
We got to Port Angeles and Alice parked up and we went into the shopping mall. Alice dragged us in the first clothes shop she saw.
"Go sit down and give me five minutes, Bella," she smiled.
"Okay!" Edward, Nessie and I walked to the changing rooms and sat down outside of them. After about five minutes Alice returned with a heap of clothes.
"Here," she handed me an outfit. "Try this on." I took it and darted into the changing room. After I'd got changed I walked out to show them.
"Wow," Edward smiled. "It's nice isn't it," Alice gloated, I smiled at her.
"It's a good job I've got such a brilliant sister," I grinned at her and she beamed back. She handed me another outfit and I went to try it on, it was light blue and slim fit. I went to show them.
"Wow...I really do like that," Edward commented.
"The colour suits you, mom," Renesmee complimented me.
"Yes I love it too," I smiled. After I'd tried on a few more it was Edwards turn. Alice gave him a suit to try on. A few minutes later he came out to show us.
"What do you think?" He asked.
"I love it," I smiled.
"It really does suit you, dad," Renesmee complimented him and he grinned at both of us then looked at Alice.
"I'm with Nessie and Bella," she smiled. Now it was Nessie's turn. Alice handed her a dress and she went to try it on. I was sat on Edward's lap with his arms wound round me. A few minutes later she came out wearing a purple dress down to her knees.
"I like that, it suits you," but everything suits her.
"You look beautiful," Edward smiled. I moved my shield away from me,
Of course she's beautiful, she's got you as a dad then suddenly my shield snapped back. Alice handed Renesmee a new outfit and she darted into the changing room, Edward was staring at me smiling.
"Thank you but she gets most of her beauty from you," he pulled me closer and kissed my jaw.
"I love you!" I replied.
"I love you too," he smiled and kissed my lips then pulled away and looked towards Renesmee, who was standing in front of us wearing a red tank top and black jeans.
"I love that," Alice commented.
"So do I," Renesmee grinned. "Mom, Dad?"
"You look beautiful," I commented.
"You look more like your mother every day," Edward grinned.
"Thank you," Renesmee grinned back. She went and got changed back into her clothes and Alice went to purchase our outfits.
When we got back to the house, we took our things home. Once we'd packed everything away. Renesmee went back to reading in her bedroom and I drifted to the couch and stared into the hearth of the fireplace, thinking. Edward came and sat beside me pulling me close to his chest, I rested my head on his chest, listening to his breathing.
"What are you thinking?" He asked frustrated.
"Do you want me to show you?" I asked.
"Yes!" He chuckled. I pushed my shield away from me. I was thinking about my parents, I looked up to see Edward's face it was thoughtful, then suddenly his lips crushed mine with real eagerness, my shield snapped back, then he pulled away and hugged me close to him. "I didn't realise you missed your parents that much," I didn't look up; I was fiddling with my wedding ring.
"I only miss them occasionally and I have Esme and Carlisle and there like real parents to me," I looked up and kissed his jaw. "I am happy!" He smiled at me.
"And so am I, I've got a wonderful daughter and an extremely beautiful wife," he grinned. I smiled at that. "So are you still up for going camping tomorrow?"
"Yes, it will be fun, a family outing," I giggled. He kissed my hair. "And by the way, I've got an extremely beautiful husband," I stretched up to kiss his lips and smiled, he smiled back.
The night passed quickly and when the morning finally came. Edward and I started to get things ready; I went and got Renesmee up. I got to her bedroom and she was sitting on her bed.
"Hey Nessie," I smiled as I went to sit beside her.
"Hey mom," she answered smiling.
"Hey, your dad and I have planned a camping trip for today for all three of us, does that sound ok?"
"Yeah, that sounds good, I'll just get dressed and I'll be in the living room in about five minutes and I need to pack some clothes,"
"It's okay, Alice made an outfit for you, we've packed it," I got up and walked out of her bedroom, down the hall and into the living room. Edward was sat on the loveseat, staring into the fire. I ruffled his hair as I walked past behind him, he caught my hand and held it and pulled me round onto his lap.
"You need to hunt," I said tracing the lines under his eyes. "What's the matter?" He was staring at me. "Edward?"
"Nothing, it doesn't matter, I'll tell you later," he smiled "And we'll all go hunting on this camping trip," he said, tracing the faint purple under my eyes.
"Okay,"
"Hey are you ready to go?" Renesmee sang as she walked into the room.
"Yes, I think so, Edward?" I started to get up and Edward got up and took my hand.
"Yes, come on!" Edward smiled. We all grabbed something and darted out of the front door and into the forest. We reached the baseball clearing in minutes. Edward had the tent up in seconds; Renesmee walked into the tent and started to set up her sleeping bag.
"Edward?" I asked, he turned round to look at me. "Is it later yet?"
"No, wait until Nessie's asleep, then I'll tell you, just be patient love," he walked over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist. I sighed. "I care so much for you,"
"I know, I care so much for you too," I wrapped my arms around his neck and reached up to touch my lips to his, I hugged myself closer to him. After a while I pulled away examining his facial features. "I think it's time that you hunted, doesn't it hurt?" I asked.
"Not when I have you as a distraction,"
"Will you tell me after Nessie is asleep why you are starving yourself and why you look so upset and angry?"
"Yes, I owe you that much for being my wife," he kissed my forehead.
"Come on Nessie, we're going hunting," Nessie walked out and we all ran into the forest. I fed off a few deer's then went to watch Renesmee, she took down a stag then I went to find Edward. He was so graceful as he took down a mountain lion. Once he'd bled it dry, he looked up at me watching him. He walked over to me and took my hand.
"Finished?" I nodded and we went to find Nessie, she had finished and was sitting on the grass.
Later when Renesmee was sleeping, Edward got up and walked outside, I followed. He went and sat on a nearby rock.
"Edward?" I asked. He held his arms out for me and I went over and sat on his lap, watching his face. "Edward tell me what's wrong please," He looked down at me.
"Jacob's feelings for Renesmee are growing too strong for my liking...He was thinking of asking her to marry him," he looked disgusted.
"So...That's the reason you haven't hunted...You've been worrying too much," He stared blankly into my eyes. "Edward, this was only to be expected, please cheer up. When your upset it makes me upset too, please for me?"
"Okay, your right this was to be expected. This is one of the reasons I love you," he kissed my forehead.
"Why?"
"Because you cheer me up and think of others before yourself, you're not selfless," he smiled. I stretched up to touch my lips gently to his.
"Thank you and I love you too," I smiled. "Do you remember last time we came camping?"
"Yes, where that dog got to cuddle up next to you because he was like a space heater,"
"Yes but know I can cuddle up to you instead!" I cuddled closer to him and he pulled me tighter against his chest. I closed my eyes and took in his scent, he smelled of lavender, fuchsias and roses. "Do me a favour, in future talk to me about your worries first before you start starving yourself, okay?"
"Hmm... Okay," he started rocking me, I opened my eyes.
"Tomorrow we're going have to start packing the rest of our stuff,"
"Hmm... Let's just enjoy things one step at a time, okay?" He said. I nodded.
The night quickly faded as the sun came up steadily behind the forest trees.
"Another day, another adventure," I commented, getting Nessie's outfit unpacked for her to wear.
"Hmm. Packing, fun," Edward sighed.
"Yes but we have to do it," I smiled at his expression, he smiled back. Renesmee started to toss and slowly she started to wake up, eventually she sat up and stretched. She slowly got out of her sleeping bag and packed it neatly away, I handed her, her clothes.
"Thank you," she smiled. Edward and I stepped outside to let her get changed. She came out moments later with her clothes and sleeping bag. With all the bags out of the tent, Edward quickly took it down and folded the tent up and put it away. Once everything was packed away we all grabbed something and darted back to the cottage. Renesmee went straight to her room to pack things away. I drifted to the bedroom with Edward close behind me. I went to lie on the bed; Edward sat next to me.
"Where do we start?" I closed my eyes.
"We could always start with our closet," Edward sighed. I opened my eyes. I didn't realise how close his face was to mine. I could taste his cool sweet breath on my tongue, I smiled up at him.
"Hmm..." I started to get up and sat next to him.
"We better get started then," I got up and took his hand. We walked into our closet and Edward got two suitcases down from the wardrobe.
It didn't take us more than fifteen minutes to pack all our clothes into two suitcases plus leaving our outfits for tomorrow out on the bed.
"Are we leaving all the furniture here for when we come back?" I asked.
"Yes, if that's okay, the house in New Hampshire is already fully furnished," he smiled.
"Okay," I smiled back. I went to sit on the bed and Edward sat next to me and took my hand and held it. "I'm going to miss our cottage,"
"Hmm. Me too," he replied. I could feel his eyes on my face; I turned to look at him.
"I think Nessie's finished packing her clothes and books," I smiled. "She can finally start school!" He smiled.
"We need to take our things up to the house, Alice and Jasper will be here in a minute to help," Edward sighed. He got up and led me into the living room carrying our suitcases; Renesmee was already there with her suitcase by the door, waiting patiently on the couch. I heard a quiet knock on the door and then Alice was standing right next to me.
"Hey Alice," I smiled at her and she smiled back.
"Looking forward to college?" She asked.
"Hmm. Sounds good," I laughed quietly but she heard and started giggling. I turned towards Edward and he was watching me with so much happiness in his face, I beamed at him.
"We better get this stuff packed into the car," Jasper implied coming in through the door, I smiled at him and he smiled back. He and Edward grabbed the suitcases and darted through the front door and into the forest. Alice, Nessie and I were left standing in the cottage.
"Nessie, go get your outfit for tomorrow," I smiled at her.
"Ok!" She smiled then darted to her room. I walked to my bedroom and gathered Edwards outfits and mine for tomorrow.
"Your fashion sense is getting better but are you staying up at the house tonight?" Alice chimed.
"Yes, we might as well, if that's okay?" I smiled at her.
"Yes, we can talk about college," she beamed. I love having Alice as a sister. We walked back into the living room. Nessie was sitting quietly with her clothes on her lap and her teddy bear in her arms.
"Have you got everything, Nessie?" I asked.
"Yes!" She beamed up at me. She handed me her clothes and she climbed up onto Alice's back because I carrying our clothes and Nessie's teddy bear. We all walked out the front door and I locked the cottage up. Alice darted into the forest, I turned round to look back at the cottage then continued into the forest, and I reached the river in a matter of minutes. I jumped over and found Jake and Seth sitting by the back door.
"Hey Jake, Seth, are you staying here tonight too?" I asked.
"Hey Bella, yes we are," Seth smiled up at me.
"Okay," I continued into the house, nobody was in the living room. I darted upstairs, Alice and Jasper's bedroom door was open. I stopped outside and I saw Alice doing Nessie's hair. Then I darted up to Edward's bedroom and walked in, Claire de Lune was on and Edward was lay on his couch with his eyes closed. I went to put the clothes down on the bed, his eyes opened and he smiled up at me. "Hey!" I sang and smiled back. "Sorry did I disturb you?" I asked.
"No I was just waiting for you," he sat up and I went and sat next to him.
"I told Alice we'd stay here tonight, if that's okay?"
"Yes that's fine," he took my hand and held it in his.
"So tomorrow, Alice and Jasper are coming with us and Jacob and Seth are taking your Volvo," I looked up at him.
"Yes that's right," he kissed my forehead.
"Wait, that storm that Alice saw its tonight!" I smiled at him then darted out of the room to Alice's bedroom and knocked on the door, because it was now closed. Jasper opened the door. "Hey Jasper, is Alice in here?"
"Hey Bella," she appeared from behind Jasper with Nessie on her back "what's up?"
"You know you saw a storm coming before we left that storm is tonight!" I saw her face light up.
"Yes your right, let's go and ask the others whether they want to play," Alice trilled. Edward came around the corner as we darted out of her bedroom.
"Bella?" He asked.
"One minute, we need to ask everyone," I replied.
We ran around the whole house and asked everyone and they all said yes. Nessie had fallen asleep on Alice's back, so we put her in the bed in Edward's bedroom and let her be. Alice went and got Edwards's baseball and mine outfits and I took them to Edward who was standing out on the landing. We went to the bathroom changed.
Once we'd got changed, I asked Jacob and Seth to look after Nessie and we'd only be a couple of hours. Edward wasn't pleased by the idea of Jacob left alone with Nessie but I managed to reassure him.
"Edward, are you okay?" I asked.
"Hmm, I'll be fine, love don't worry," he took my hand. "Want to run to the baseball clearing?" He asked.
"Hmm... Yes!" I giggled and he chuckled too. We jumped out of Edward's window and into the forest. "Race you," I laughed and darted off into the trees. I could hear him close behind me. I got to the clearing first. "Beat you," I giggled. I turned around and I didn't realise how close he was, I looked up at his face and he was smiling too. The rest of our family quickly arrived. Carlisle started marking out the bases. Alice and I were playing catch. Once Carlisle had finished, everyone took their positions but instead of batting I took Emmett's place in fielding while he batted. Emmett was up to bat first, Alice threw the ball and he smacked it with all his strength. I turned towards Edward but he wasn't there anymore, a few seconds later I saw a ball in Esme's hands, she bent down and called "out," just before Emmett hit the base. I turned towards Edward and he grinned at me and I smiled back. Emmett didn't look too pleased. "Better look next time big brother!" I smiled at him and he smiled back or I think that was a smile. I heard Edward chuckle next to me. The game continued quickly, I got Jasper out and Edward got Carlisle out.
When we got back to the house Jake and Seth were sat outside still.
"Hey guys, why don't you come inside to sleep?" Alice asked as she danced over to them.
"Thank you, I will if you don't mind?" Seth replied.
"No, we don't mind," Esme implied "Jacob?"
"Yeah, okay," Jake answered. Edward and I continued into the house, I went to check on Nessie and Edward followed. Once I'd checked on her, I walked back out onto the landing and shut the door.
"He's so rude," Edward mumbled.
"Edward," I said.
"Sorry, I won't do it again, I promise," I walked back into bathroom to get changed. Once we'd both got changed. I went to sit downstairs and Edward drifted off somewhere. When I got into the living room. Alice, Jasper and Rosalie were all sat on the couch watching TV; I went and sat next to Rosalie.
"So Bella, when we get to college what courses are you thinking of taking?" Alice asked excitedly.
"Um... I don't really know... Maybe philosophy?" I replied "What about you?"
"I don't really know either maybe a medical course or Philosophy," she replied. Edward came and sat by me.
"Do you want to go for a walk?" Edward asked me.
"Sure," I replied. Once we got outside, we jumped over the river and Edward went and sat on a low branch of the nearest tree and I went and joined him.
"Can I give you something?" He asked.
"Sure," I replied curious. He handed me a black satin box.
"You take gifts more easily now," he smiled.
"What's the point in fighting?" I smiled back.
"Open it," he prompted. I lifted the lid and inside laid a silver compact mirror in the shape of a heart with an inscription that read.
"Thy beauty holds their beloved close to their heart," I read aloud.
"I thought you'd like it because it's in old language," he smiled.
"I love it, thank you," I kissed him lightly on the cheek.
"I chose the inscription," he grinned. "I thought of it because that's what I think every time I think of you,"
"I love you so much," I kissed him even more.
"I love you too," he smiled when I pulled away.
"Now you need something for remembering," I smiled.
"Why do I need to remember, I'll never be away from you for very long and I protect what's mine very carefully," he replied solemnly.
"Because Nessie and I have our things to remember, would you accept a man charm bracelet?"
"Off you, anything,"
"Okay," I smiled. "What time are we leaving tomorrow?"
"Around 10am,"
"Okay," I cuddled closer to him. "Do you think we should go back inside now?"
"Hm." We jumped down and went and sat in the living room, there was nobody in here now. I sat on the couch and put a cushion on my lap, Edward lay down next to me and put his head on my lap.
"When we get to college, you could tutor me," I smiled down at him.
"College isn't that hard," he smiled back.
"Says you, you've been around a lot longer than I have and gone to school a lot more than I have," I giggled.
"Hm. I suppose your right; I will tutor you if I can,"
"Course you can,"
"But remember I can be easily distracted,"
"Well I'll try not to distract you,"
"Well that's a difficulty of yours,"
"How?"
"Because you're extremely beautiful," he smiled.
"Hm." I put my hands over my face. "There, sorted,"
"No," he chuckled. He took my hands away from my face, "I want to see your face," he touched his lips to mine and hugged me tighter. The night passed quickly and Edward drifted off to the garage with his brothers.
"Alice," I whispered.
"Yes," she appeared in front of me.
"We have a couple of hours until we go, don't we?"
"Yes, why?"
"Will you come with me to get something I ordered from the jewellers?"
"Sure, do you want to go in the car or run?"
"It would be quicker in the car, wouldn't it?"
"Yes, shall we take my Porsche?"
"Yes, Oh Alice who's driving your Porsche down to New Hampshire?"
"Rosalie, come on!" She took my hand and we both ran around to the garage. She got in her Porsche and I was about to get in when Edward asked.
"Where are you going?" He was smiling.
"Hm. we'll be back soon, don't worry," I smiled. I got into Alice's Porsche and she turned out of the garage, off the drive and onto the highway. We reached Port Angeles in about fifteen minutes after Alice's top speed. I walked into the jewellers and a few minutes later I walked back out again with Edwards's gift. I got swiftly into Alice's car and she set off driving again.
"I like the charm bracelet you bought him," she smiled.
"Thank you, he gave me this compact mirror," I got it out of my bag and showed her "So I decided to buy him this," I smiled back. We got home in about fifteen minutes. We walked out of the garage and Jake, Nessie and Edward were sat on the grass playing snap, of course Renesmee's favourite game. I walked over to them and sat beside Nessie.
"Hey mom," she trilled.
"Hey, have you won yet?" I asked her.
"Yes I've won every game," she beamed at me and I smiled back. Then I looked at Edward and Jake and they smiled back too.
"What's that?" Edward asked me staring at the velvet bag in my hand. I handed it to him.
"It's for you," I smiled. He took it and opened it very carefully and tipped the bracelet onto the palm of his hand.
"Thank you, I really appreciate it," I took it off him, took his hand and put it on his wrist.
"I'm glad you like it," I got up. "Better help Esme!" I walked into the house and Carlisle and Esme were packing things into boxes. "Can I help?"
"Sure, can you seal all the boxes for me, please," Esme smiled.
"Okay," I smiled.
"Thank you Bella," she looked very happy. After I'd finished sealing up the boxes, Emmett and Jasper came in and started taking them to the garage. I drifted to the front of the house and then I walked around the garage.
"Edward?" I said as I walked into the garage.
"Hey, what's up love?" He replied. He was the only one in the garage by his Volvo.
"Will you come with me to Charlie's grave, please?"
"Yes," he half smiled at me and took my hand.
We planted new flowers over his grave and I spent a few minutes thinking about him with Edward by my side.
When we got back to the house, it was about eight thirty. Nessie was playing catch with Jake and Seth. I sat down on the grass watching Renesmee play with them and Edward sat next to me.
"Bella, are you okay?" Edward was watching me curiously. I turned and smiled.
"Yes, I'm okay as long as you are?" I replied.
"Yes I'm okay but let me see what's on your mind, please?" I pushed my shield away from me and let my thoughts fill my mind up. I looked at Edward's face. It was blank. I was thinking about Renee and Charlie passing away, my future with my family and Edward and Renesmee. After I'd thought about all that was bothering me, my shield snapped back. His arms twisted around my waist and pulled me closer. "I love you so much," he whispered in my ear, he kissed my jaw.
"I love you too," I smiled up at him and he smiled my favourite crooked smile.
After I'd put Renesmee to sleep. I went to the living room. Nobody was in the living room so I lay down on the couch and closed my eyes and closed my eyes. When I opened them Edward was leaning over the back of the couch looking down at me, I smiled up at him.
"Are you okay?" He asked.
"Just worried about college," I sighed. I sat up and Edward came and sat next to me and pulled me onto his lap.
"What are you worried about? You're the safest one out of us, remember?" He reminded me with a grin on his face.
"I suppose," I kissed him gently on the lips. "Thank you,"
"For?"
"Being here," I smiled. "You always say what I need to hear,"
"Thank you," he smiled. I closed my eyes.
"Edward?"
"Hm."
"Can we go hunting tomorrow morning just to be on the safe side, please?"
"Whatever makes you feel more comfortable,"
"Thank you,"
We sat on the couch until dawn broke out over the horizon.
"I'll go get Nessie up," I darted upstairs to Edward's bedroom. Renesmee was still asleep on the bed. I went to sit by her. "Nessie, Nessie, it's time to get up," I shook her gently. She started waking up.
"Mom?" She asked.
"Hey," I smiled at her. "Alice has lay your outfit out for you" I said pointing to the clothes at the end of the bed. "And your dad and I are going hunting in about five, ten minutes, if you want to come?"
"Okay, I'll get changed and be down in about five minutes," she jumped out of bed. I walked out into the hall. Alice was waiting outside.
"Hi," I smiled at her and she smiled back. "Want to choose my outfit?" She beamed and grabbed my hand. Once she'd dressed me in jeans and a blouse. I went to find Edward. He was sitting on the couch in the living room; he has his back to me. I stood behind him and he looked up at me. I stared down into his face. Something was wrong, "What's up?"
"Alice saw something," he said thoughtful.
"What did she see?"
"Aro, we might get a visit from him but he may change his mind. Don't worry," he got up and took my hand. Nessie ran down the stairs, "Ready?" He asked. She nodded. We darted out the backdoor and into the forest. We all split off hunting; I took down a stag and another deer. Once I was full, I went to the nearest tree and climbed up onto the first branch and sat there thinking about what Aro wants? A few minutes later, Edward was stood beneath me.
"Will you do something for me?" I asked.
"Sure," he replied.
"Catch me," I jumped off the branch and started falling towards the ground, a few seconds later I was cradled in Edward's arms. "Thank you!" I giggled. His lips met mine and then he smiled back, he set me down on my feet. "Where's Nessie?"
"Here!" She replied as she ran from the trees.
"Ready to go back?" Edward asked.
"Yes," I replied and Nessie nodded.
Once we'd got back to the house. Emmett, Jasper, Jacob, Seth and Carlisle were putting the last few things in the cars. Edward went to join them while Nessie and I carried on into the house. Nessie went to see Esme and I went to join Rosalie and Alice on the couch.
"So, Rose, are you and Emmett going on another honeymoon?" I asked once I'd sat down.
"Yes, we're going to Antarctica," she smiled.
"Sounds nice," I replied.
"Are you looking forward to your first college experience?" Alice asked me with a grin.
"Hm. Sounds fun," I grinned back. Esme and Nessie walked back into the living room.
"Are we all ready to go, once the boys have finished packing the cars?" Esme asked politely.
"Yes," we replied.
"Good, now Bella, should we pack Nessie some food for the journey?" Esme asked.
"Yes that would be nice," I smiled. Nessie came and sat next to me on the couch.
"Are you looking forward to school Renesmee?" Rosalie asked.
"Yes, human people," she smiled.
"Just remember not to bite them, okay," Esme reminded her as she came out with a bag of food and drink for Nessie. I got up and took the bag off her.
"I'll take it to the car," I smiled at her.
"Thank you, that's very kind Bella. Oh and could you tell Carlisle I need him please," she replied.
"Sure!" I darted out of the front door and to the garage. I was Edward's side in seconds. "Um...Carlisle?"
"Yes Bella," he replied.
"Esme said she needed you," I smiled at him.
"Thank you!" He darted out of the garage.
"What's that?" Edward asked eyeing the carrier bag.
"Oh food for Renesmee," I smiled. He took it off me and packed it into the car. "Emmett is Rosalie driving Alice's Porsche down to New Hampshire?"
"Yes, Alice insisted on it," Emmett chuckled.
"She couldn't live without it," Jasper chuckled with him.
"We're going in about ten minutes, have you got everything?" Edward Asked, I nodded.
"I'm so glad you like it," I smiled eyeing the charm bracelet.
"Oh, I love it," he kissed my forehead.
"Hey Jasper, what are you going to study at college this time?" I smiled at him.
"Philosophy again," he smiled back. Alice, Rose and Nessie appeared
"Time to leave," Edward murmured. Esme and Carlisle appeared in the garage to say goodbye. Esme said goodbye to Rose and Emmett first because they had the longest journey and had to leave first.
When Esme had said all of her goodbyes. Alice, Jasper and Nessie got into our car.
"Bye Carlisle, Esme," I smiled.
"Bye Bella," Carlisle smiled back.
"Bye Bella, I'll miss you!" She replied.
"I'll miss you too,"
"Take care of Edward," Carlisle grinned.
"I will," I grinned back at Carlisle then at Edward. Then I slid into the passenger seat and shut the door.
"So Bella, fancy going shopping when we get to New Hampshire?" Alice asked. I turned and grinned at her.
"Sure," I replied. "Jasper will you do me a favour?"
"Sure," he replied.
"Take Edward on a hunting trip for a night when we get there please?"
"Okay!" He grinned, "And I'm guessing you don't want me telling him you wanted me to take him?"
"Yes please," I smiled. He smiled back then Edward got in the driver's side of the car.
"Hey Edward, want to check out the hunting area when we get there?" Jasper asked Edward, winking at me.
"Okay, but not straight away, okay?" He looked at me and I smiled.
"Okay," he replied.
Edward backed out of the garage and drove down the drive and then turned onto the highway.