Out of Body Experiences

He holds my hand as we walk up to the door. I feel the pressure. What if they hate me? What if they think I'm not what's best for Edward and his daughter?

The door opens before we approach it. A woman with caramel hair, and a beautiful figure greets us with a smile brighter than the sun. She takes Summer into her arms laughing.

"Hello my beautiful baby!" she laughs.

Summer races into the house behind her, screaming out for the other members of her family. I hadn't seen this side to her. It melted my heart to see her this happy.

"Mother," Edward smiles taking her into his arms.

"My other baby," she laughs holding him tightly.

"Mum, this is Bella. Bella, this is Esme, my mother," he says.

Before I can respond Esme is engulfing my in a cuddle. The warmth feels incredible and reminds me of the hugs my own mother would give.

"Hello beautiful girl! I've heard so much about you. I'm so happy to finally meet the girl that has captivated my son," she smiles.

She pulls back but keeps an arm around me. Edward takes the lead heading into the house. Esme walks with her arm at my back, making me feel welcome. As we near the backyard, I hear music and chatter. We step out onto a patio, and Esme lets me go giving Edward back the comforting job. His hand wraps around mine, letting me know he won't let me do this alone.

"You've already met Alice," he says.

Shit. Introductions! I know I'm a teacher, meaning I need to remember names. Truth is I have no idea. I cheat and draw up a chart. Each square represents a table, and each square has a students name in it. I refer to it for the first six weeks of class, then try and use physical features to remember names. Nothing is more terrifying when you get their names wrong. However, I think getting your boyfriend's family's names messed up could beat it.

"So this is Jasper, her very soon to be husband," he says.

Jasper steps forward to shake my hand. He wears cowboy boots and a hat to match.

"Ma'am. It's lovely to meet you," he smiles down at me.

Alice walks over from her spot by a blonde bombshell to cuddle me.

"Bella! It's so great to see you again," she says.

"You too," I smile down at her.

She looks even shorter by Jasper's side, but they seem to match perfectly.

"That's my brother Emmett," he says.

I suddenly wonder how I missed this giant. He's massive. Who would have thought Edward's brother was the antagonist out of Jack and the Beanstalk.

"Bella!" Emmett booms.

Emmett cuddles me into his arms. If he squeezed, I'd probably die.

"Rosalie is his wife," Edward smiles pointing to a tall blonde behind Emmett.

This woman cannot have had children. She was stunning. Did she just step off a Victoria Secret runway? Was there a set of wings and a halo hidden?

"Hey," she smiles and cuddles me quickly, "Welcome. Make yourself at home. The kids are going to play for a bit longer before we have cake."

I smile and nods. A toddler races around after Summer, while an older boy roughly eight laughs. I take a seat beside Alice, smiling as Edward soon places a drink in front of me.

"What's it like being a teacher?" Alice asks smiling.

"I enjoy it as much as you could imagine," I smile, "Some days are trying. What do you do for a living."

"I'm a fashion editor of a blog," she smiles.

"Oh crap. I wish I'd worn something not from Target," I laugh.

"Oh no! I won't judge you," she giggles.

"What's you blog. I'd love to check it out!" I smile.

"It's Pixie online," she smiles.

"I can't wait to read!" I nod taking a sip of my drink.

Edward watches me from across the yard conversing with his sister. He helps his brother assemble his niece's birthday present. A swing set or jungle gym of some sort. Summer stands with the instructions directing them. I can't wipe the smile from my face.

"She loves you," Alice smiles, "She never shuts up about how her teacher is now basically her mummy."

"I don't ever want to replace her mother," I worry.

"Maybe she just wants a mother that's there?" Alice shrugs, "You're there for her."

"I'll be here for her until she doesn't want me to be" I nod.

"That makes me feel so happy," Alice nods, "She's my niece and I want her to have strong female figures in her life like you."

"She has you!" I smile, "I wish my aunty was as cool as you. Mine's drunk probably at a strip club. She's in her 60s."

Alice bursts out laughing, head thrown back. I smile. I can't believe I was managing to get along with her so well.

"You're hilarious!" she laughs.

"Thanks. How did you meet Jasper? When's the wedding," I smile.

I wanted to know more about this girl. Our connection and spark was like none other. Most girls I met like this were standoffish or bitches. This one was so welcoming. I felt like I wanted to go on girls night outs with her or get our nails done weekly.

"In two months. We met on an airplane. We sat beside one another and just chat the entire trip. When we landed he begged me to go on a date with him," she smiles, "The wedding is stressful though. I just want it to be perfect!"

"Well if you need a hand cutting stuff or doing anything DIYish call me. I'm an expert at cutting and pasting," I smile.

"I'd love that!" she grins, "put your number in my phone. Why couldn't he bring a girl home like you before? You're so sweet." she laugh handing me her phone.

She watches me grinning as I add my number. I didn't realise until now how important getting along with Edward's family was. The afternoon is easy. I get along well with Rosalie answering her questions about schools for her toddler. She tells me they're looking to get her enrolled next year. Esme is lovely too, friendly and charismatic as can be. Soon enough Carlisle shows up too who I love instantly. He had shown up a little later from the hospital.

We are now gathered around the outdoor dining table. Summer sits with Alice chatting away as we finish up our meals. This day couldn't have been more perfect. I felt like I slot into the family perfectly. As if they were the jeans my fat ass had been waiting for. Suddenly, Summer ruins the daydream.

"Bella, did daddy have sex with you?" she asks innocently holding her fork wrong.

I only point out the fork thing because I needed ammunition against that question. Edward spits out his drink, spraying most of it over Emmett.

"Fuck!" Emmett growls.

Rosalie swats Emmett hard for swearing.

"Why do you ask that, Summer?" Alice asks.

She's trying so hard not to laugh.

"Well I heard Bella squealing last night. When I went into their room this morning Daddy was making her giggle. I told Mikey and he said they were probably having sex," Summer explains.

All eyes shooting to the eight year old boy, barely disturbed from his nuggets.

"Mikey! What's sex?" Rosalie asks.

"When you're kissing naked?" he shrugs.

"Where did you learn that?" Emmett asks.

"A kid at school told me his parents had sex, and I told him that you guys did too," he says.

"Our kid's telling people about our sex life on the playground," Rosalie sighs.

"We didn't have sex, baby," Edward says to Summer.

"Than what were you doing," she says.

"We're never having kids," Jasper chuckles.

"We can have a chat about it later," Edward smiles at Summer.

I can't even speak at this point. I'm dead living an out of body experience. I'm spiritually hovering above this modification, waiting for some form of divinity to rescue me.

"They have sex, it's what adults do!" Mikey pipes up.

God forbid I ever teach this kid. I'll fail him for his existence at this table.

"Mikey!" Emmett snaps.

"Go to your room," Rosalie glares down at him.

He rolls his eyes storming into the house. Rosalie sighs and shoots me an apologetic look. I mean it's not a big deal. Her kid just ratted me out to the entire family. It'll be fun when I have parent complaints because one of my students exposed me to my entire class. I knew it was coming. Should i just begin digging the grave now?

"Finish your dinner," Edward says to Summer.

He rubs my knee under the table to comfort me.

"Don't stress," he whispers, "They love you."

I still can't respond. My outer body experience is still happening.


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