Once In A

Blue Moon

Part I- Twilight

Last Time on Blue Moon: Bella and Edward discuss Saturday's (the past one and the coming one) events and the dream.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Twilight saga or its affiliated characters. If I did, well, I wouldn't need to alter it would I?

Chapter Summary: Mike apologizes to Bella. Jessica questions her about Edward. Alice makes an announcement.

9. Interrogations

I woke up to the sound of Edward humming something gently in my ear. The sound of it was something that I could wake up to for all eternity—that is, if I had to sleep in the first place. The sweet, docile sounds nearly lulled me back to sleep, but I merely cuddled closer to my vampire and smiled into his cold, marble chest. I was more than pleased with the fact that last night I'd gotten him to take off his shirt (Hooray! Go me!) and he did it with little to no argument. I just had to throw on an oversized sweat shirt to appease him. Charlie would've been suspicious if I'd turned the heat up.

It was foggy and dark outside my window, which was absolutely perfect because I knew that I wasn't going to have to say good-bye until dark today. I had him all day and all night. Last night when he'd come back over, he'd brought me one of his coats. He knew it wasn't necessary, I had plenty, but I think he wanted to see me wearing his coat. Otherwise, he would've brought one of Rosalie's or Alice's.

I could hear the lullaby in his hollow chest and began to slowly kiss his sternum. He chuckled lightly, interrupting the sweet song. "What are you doing?" He asked, laughing.

I didn't look up, just kept kissing up his perfectly sculpted chest. "Saying good morning," I said gently as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. I felt his arms move and he grasped my upper arms with his cold, gentle hands. He lifted me up from his chest and forced me to stop my ministrations and look him in those beautiful, golden eyes. He was smiling.

"Good morning." He whispered, bringing me to him gently and kissing me lovingly. He sat me back down, with our head close together on the pillow and just watching each other. This was my world, he was my world, and I couldn't wait for the day that I could call myself Mrs. Edward Cullen. I wanted to be his, for eternity.

I loved everything about him. Everything that he'd become since he met me. Everything that was the same and everything that was different. He trusted me; he didn't get overprotective because he knew that I knew how to handle myself. He loved me enough to want to protect me, but enough to know that I don't need it all the time. He trusted me with the wolves. If it had been the other Bella, he would've asked more questions and been more worried about the wolves, especially if she had said that she'd spent time with the Alpha. He knew though, that with me, I wouldn't do anything without a reason. He also knew that I wouldn't tell him until it was relevant to what was happening to us.

That was the big thing that we had, that I don't think he and Bella had until she was a vampire; trust. We had trust.

Eventually we pulled ourselves from our thoughts and got up to get dressed for school. I went to the bathroom and did all required business, then returned to the bedroom. He had on his shirt, a blue button up, on by the time I got back. Kind of not fair, when you think about it; I wanted more time with a view. I walked over to the closet and pulled out some jeans and a pale rose colored fitted tub-top with a white lace long-sleeved over-shirt.

I wasn't the least bit shy around Edward, and part of me wondered what he thought of that. I was walking around in nothing but a sweat shirt that barely fell below my butt and acted like it was perfectly normal. Well, it was. I'd slept in less (well, at least something thinner and slightly more skimpy) with him in the bed. I'd only bothered to throw on a robe once. He never said a word about it.

Not even really concentrating on what I was doing, I slipped on the jeans. He didn't make a sound and I didn't even realize that I was dressing in front of him until I pulled the sweat shirt off. He cleared his throat and I looked at him. "What is it?" I asked curiously.

"I'm just wondering what your doing." He said, smiling at me.

I'd never seen such a highly amused look in my life. I looked down and realized I was only wearing a lace Victoria Secret push up bra and jeans. I started laughing, mostly at myself. "I'm sorry." I choked out between laughs.

He was laughing too and just started to shake his head. "No, it's fine. I don't mind, really." I reached over for my tub top and slipped it on, then threw on the over shirt.

He walked over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist, causing me to blush more than I already was. I mean, really, comfortable walking around in a sweat shirt was one thing, but getting dressed in front of him was hardly fair. He used his super vampire muscles to pick me up gently and I wrapped my legs around his waist. I had my arms around his neck, trying not to meet his eyes, my face probably ten shades of red. "You're beautiful." He whispered gently.

I felt my face get hotter. "Edward—"

"No, just listen to me." He interrupted quietly. "You are beautiful and don't ever be embarrassed by it. And believe it or not, I have a bit more control than you think I do. I know that's something that has put that beautiful color on your cheeks." I smiled weakly at him. "I love that you can just be yourself with me."

I rolled my eyes. "What seventeen year old wouldn't want his girlfriend walking around him in just a bra?" I joked.

He chuckled. "Well, I'm certainly not going to complain too much." He smiled mischievously at me. Huh, maybe I'm a bad influence on him?

When we left the house, Charlie had already gone, so he didn't have to jump out the window. The sky outside was perfect—the clouds covering the sun and rain on its way. We had been running a bit late, with our lovey-doveyness, but thanks to his spectacular driving we arrived with plenty of time to spare before class. I could see Rosalie's car parked, with everyone sitting on it and talking, in the lot next to an empty space. We pulled in and he went around, opening my door. I had his jacket on, even though it made me feel even smaller, and his arm around my waist as we joined our family. Alice and Emmett were sitting on the trunk of the car, Jasper had a strong hold of her hand and Rose had her arms crossed under her bust with the usual bitchy look on her face. It was that look that allowed us to park next to them. Alice's smile brightened when she saw me. "I've started all the plans and I think, with a little over a year, to perfect them this will be the best ever!" She exclaimed excitedly, startling everyone except Edward.

"Um, Alice, do you mind explaining what you mean to the rest of the class?" I asked confused.

"Yeah, we didn't quite catch that." Emmett agreed with a look that mirrored my confusion.

"Oh! Oops!" She said impishly. "I meant the wedding."

Emmett's jaw dropped and I hid my face in Edward's chest. "It isn't official, yet, Alice." Edward tried to explain, tightening his arms around me as I tried to hide my blush.

"Oh, I know that. But this is going to be so much fun." She announced cheerily.

"Well keep your voice down, we don't need all of Forks High gossiping about it." Rosalie said looking around suspiciously at all the 'little humans'. No one appeared to have heard Alice's proclamation.

"Sorry." Alice's smile took away some of the weight that apology needed. Rosalie was right though, the last thing I needed right now was for someone to hear Alice and run off and tell Charlie that I was planning on marrying my boyfriend of two months. As far as he knew, I'd never dated before Edward and he would completely blow a gasket if we told him now. Not to mention what Renée would think! She hasn't gotten to see Edward and me together, which means that she might not have the desired reaction that she did in the book.

I unburied my head and looked at my bubbly soon-to-be sister-in-law. "Don't worry, Alice." I whispered. "And we can start discussing it later." I promised. She smiled wider and nodded. I kept cuddled to Edward until I heard Emmett growl quietly. I looked at him and saw all of them looking at something across the parking lot. They were looking at Mike, who was making his way towards us. "What does he want?" I asked.

"To apologize." Edward whispered in my ear, but everyone heard. Emmett shook off his big brother stance and everyone but Rosalie relaxed. She really wasn't a people person.

Mike reached us, an uncomfortable look on his face. "Hey, Bella."

"Mike." I replied cautiously.

"Could I talk to you a minute? In private?" He asked looking at everyone nervously.

I looked up at Edward, who gave a slight, unnoticeable nod, and turned back to Mike. "Sure." I answered, shrugging my shoulders. Edward let go and I let Mike lead the way. He stopped about 20 feet from the Cullens and turned to me. "So, what's up?" I asked, giving my best confused frown.

"I wanted to apologize, for what I said on Monday. It wasn't fair to you, or Cullen." He said sheepishly, looking at his feet. "I know I was out of line, assuming that you and Cullen were over, and then yelling at you—"

I started to laugh. I couldn't help myself. This was the saddest thing I'd ever seen and I just couldn't stop laughing. "I was a real douche to you and—why are you laughing?" He was cracking up too.

"I don't know. You're just—so—stupid!" I said laughing harder now.

"How?" He was laughing now.

I straightened up, trying to contain my laughter. "You really think that I didn't know that you didn't mean it?" I asked smiling at him. "You're forgiven." He smiled at me and his laughing slowed down too.

"So, um, did Jess say anything? About Monday?" He asked, still smiling.

"Yes, she had a great time." I told him honestly. "She really likes you."

"Good, I think I like her too. And she doesn't seem to have a pension for attitude prone, overdressed, pale insomniacs." He joked.

I punched him in the shoulder playfully. "Be nice. He isn't any of those things, you jerk." I said in a light tone.

"I know." He gave me a wink. "I'll see you in class." I rolled my eyes and rejoined the brood, who had all been watching the scene.

Emmett was the first to speak. "I like that. Attitude prone, overdressed, pale insomniac. A little wordy, but an accurate description of our little Edward." He said smiling thoughtfully.

"I think he was talking about all of you." I said, crossing my arms and leaning into Edward.

"Oh, he was." Edward agreed.

Rose looked like she could kill. No one calls her attitude prone! Ha-ha.

Jess had my coat in her hands when we walked into the building. She was looking at me with a smile and a look that said I better spill my deepest, darkest secrets or she'd go insane. Well, sorry Jess, no can do. "Hey, Jess. Thanks for remembering." I said smiling at her and taking my coat from her. Edward grasped it and set it across his arm.

"Good morning, Jessica." Edward said politely. I smiled at him, trying to communicate with my eyes that he was doing the dazzle thing again. He just shrugged.

"Er…hi." She shifted her wide eyes to me, trying to gather her jumbled thoughts. "I guess I'll see you in Trig."

"Yeah, I'll see you then."

She walked away, pausing twice to peek back over her shoulder at us.

I looked up at Edward. "What does she want to know?" I asked.

He smiled. "Well, she wants to know why I was there, if you invited me, and how you feel about me."

I rolled my eyes. "Great." I said, groaning inwardly. "What do I tell her?" I meant that more for me than him, but he answered.

Of course he did, he was Edward Cullen, the All-Knowing. "Well, I was there picking up a present for you, which I gave you." He pulled out a box from inside the jacket I was wearing. He opened it and pulled out a necklace, with a gold chain and a heart shaped locket with little jewels. He put it around my neck. "You know that you didn't invite me." He said simply as he clasped the necklace. "And I would like to know the answer to the last one myself." He said smiling at me and putting the box in the pocket of my coat on his arm.

I looked at him, standing on tip toe. "You already know how I feel about you." I whispered.

"I know, I just like to hear it." He smiled and gave me a small kiss on the lips. "I'm going to put these in the car. I'll meet you after class." I watched him slip out, back into the parking lot, and just smiled. I ran my fingers across the heart as I walked towards English. I had no idea when he'd gotten it. It was ironic, considering that I was going to get him something while in Port Angeles and now I was the one with a new piece of jewelry. I couldn't believe how much I loved him.

In class I sat next to Mike, who was talking to me again and giving me all the details he was planning for Saturday. He also said that Edward and I should consider going. I told him that we'd already made plans.

English and Government passed in a blur. I was too busy concentrating on doing something for Edward. He'd gotten me the necklace and he never asked for anything in return. If I tried to buy him something, he would dismiss it. He didn't need material things. He didn't care for them, unless he was giving them to me apparently. I knew him better than my own heartbeat and by Trig, I knew what he would like.

Jessica was waiting, sitting in the back row nearly bouncing off of her seat. I walked right up to her with a smile on my face, unconsciously touching my new locket. I sat down and she commanded, "Tell me everything!"

"What do you what to know?" I sighed, my mind not really there, but someplace far away—in a meadow…

"What happened last night?"

I shrugged. "He bought me dinner, took me home. Pretty much it."

"Well, what was he doing there? Did you invite him?"

"No, he was buying me something." I said dreamily. Wow, I really do love him. What am I going to write about? Something simple.

"What did he get you?" She asked. I took the small chain of the necklace and held it up for her to see. "Wow, it's beautiful. Does it have anything inside?"

I shrugged. "I don't know. I haven't checked." With that, Jessica stood up and took the liberty of opening my locket herself. I saw a tiny piece of paper fall into her hand. She handed it to me.

I unfolded it gently until it was just a thin strip. On it, written in his elegant script, were the words I'd told him last night: And so the lion fell in love with the lamb. I smiled at the paper lovingly. He must've put it in there after I'd fallen asleep last night. "What does it mean?" Jessica asked. I looked up at her, she had a confused expression on her face.

"He loves me." I said happily.

She smiled and her expression softened. "Do you love him?" She asked.

I nodded. "I do. More than anything." I whispered, carefully folding the paper back up and placing it in the locket. She sat down as class started and I pulled out my notebook.

He would love this, I'm sure.

I was going to give him something he'd never asked for. A little piece of me, the real me. I began to write.

Mon plus cher Edward,

J'ai cru que je surprise vous. Je ne vais ai jamais dit que je peux parler le Français. J'ai pense beaucoup de nos vies et je me suis rendu compte que vous ne connaisser pas beaucoup du réel moi. Peut-être cela aidera a se remplier dans ammorceau. Je parle le Français couramment, la partie de croissance a new York, et son quelque chose d'autre que vous avons en commun. Je t'aime, mon lion.

Sincerement,

Bella.

I smiled at the work. French was my best language and I knew that he spoke it probably better than the natives did, so I worried a little about my grammar. It was something that he would like. Some tiny piece of me. (A/N: The translation will be in the author's note at the bottom of the chapter) At the end of class, Jessica and I talked about Mike a bit, she didn't ask about what I'd been writing. The subject of Mike carried us through Spanish and when the bell rang for lunch, she skipped away as fast as she could to go gush over her hopefully boyfriend.

"How was class?" Edward asked with a smile as we walked towards the cafeteria. I gave him a grin and handed him the note. He was confused. "What's this?"

I just looked at him. "Something to pay you back for the necklace. Read it." I said and I walked a few feet ahead of him as he opened it and read it on our way.

He read it all through the lunch line, stopping only to grab a few things to put on my tray and then to pay for our lunches. He didn't look up or say anything until we sat at the table with our family. I sat next to Emmett, who was looking at me funny. "What?" I asked, just taking the yogurt off of the tray and ignoring all the food Edward had picked out.

"What happened to him?" Avoiding my question, Emmett Cullen? I smirked.

"I don't know, not really. Gave him a note and he hasn't stopped reading it." Whatever thought entered Emmett's mind after that stirred Edward from the note and caused him to give him an extremely dirty look. Emmett gave him a smirk and turned to Rosalie. I looked at Edward. "What was that?"

He shrugged and leaned forward against the table. "Why'd you right this, Bella?" He asked. I was taken aback. I hadn't expected that kind of reaction.

I just looked at him, trying not to tear up. "I don't know. I just thought I'd show you something special to me." I tried to shrug it off and eat my pudding.

He took my hand in his and sat the letter down. "I loved it." He said quietly. I turned to him, my tears evaporating instantly. "I had no idea that you could write something like that."

I smiled, blushing. "French comes naturally to me. I thought you'd like to know something like that." He leaned closer to me.

"Je t'aime, m'agneau." He whispered, kissing me gently. I rested my head on his shoulder and just smiled. This was life.

Emmett was smirking at us and I was suddenly very irritated. "What?" I demanded raising my head.

"Nothing, little sister. Nothing at all." His smirk widened.

"Emmett Cullen if you don't explain that smart ass look on your face right now—"

"I'm not scared of you, Kitten." He smiled.

I shrugged. "I know that, Teddy Bear." The moment those two words slipped out, the entire table erupted in laughter. His smirk disappeared and was replaced by a look that was a blend of anger, astonishment, and confusion.

"Did you really just call me that?"

I started to laugh. "Yeah, I guess I did."

Emmett looked like he was about to get pissed, so Edward spoke up. "Calm down, teddy bear." I lost it then, any control over the massive amounts of giggles I had and I collapsed into Edward's chest. Even Rosalie was laughing. Whatever Emmett had been thinking about had disappeared from everyone's thoughts as we laughed.

After lunch, Edward and I walked to Biology, and I remembered. "What was Emmett thinking?" I asked.

Edward groaned. "Nothing you really want to hear." He said.

"Tell me. Please?"

"Well, he was thinking about the wedding, then he thought you wrote me a—uh, sexual—note, and then he was thinking about the questions I would ask about sex." He mumbled.

I smiled. "And you say my mind is in the gutter."

"Yours is, but his is worse. He's had nearly 60 years to hone his perverted teenager."

I smiled. "So what's your excuse?"

He held my hand. "Control." He gave me a lopsided smile. "So, are you looking forward to Saturday?"

I shrugged as we entered the Biology room. We walked to our seats and sat down. "I would, if I knew where we're going." I said innocently.

He wasn't fooled. "Bella, if I know you, you already know where I'm taking you and what we'll be doing." He said in an even tone.

I smiled. "Yes, I'm excited. I don't really know why you've never showed me." I said looking at him.

He shrugged. "The timing just hasn't seemed right. Saturday will be sunny and we need an excuse to get out anyway. So, why not?"

Indeed, why not?

I knew that what we were doing Saturday happened at the same time in the book.

I knew that eventually, I would have to explain some things about this story.

And I knew, time was running out to form a plan.

Victoria, Laurent, and James were on there way and this weekend was the first marker to their arrival. All that was left was my dinner at the Cullens, then the Baseball game would be next.

I would die before I let anything happen to my family. Any of them.

Attention: Well, that was chapter 10!!! Well, technically chapter 11, but whatever. Anyway, only 14 (15, if you count the epilogue) chapters left and then I'll begin Part II-New Moon. Speaking of New Moon, how many have seen it? I went to the Midnight Premiere on Thursday and I LOVED IT!!! Way better than the book…when did Taylor Lautner get so HOTT? Anyway, yeah. So, anyone want a translation of the letter?

Here it is:

My dearest Edward,

I thought I would surprise you. I never told you I speak French. I have been thinking about our lives and I realized that you don't know that much about the real me. Maybe this will help fill in a piece. I speak French fluently, part of growing up in New York, and its something else we have in common. I love you, my lion.

Sincerely,

Bella

Oh and what Edward called said was "I love you, my lamb." The French probably wasn't exact. I mean I can speak it, write it, read it, but I'm not on the same level as my character and Edward.

Up Next on Blue Moon: A movie in Banner's class. Billy and Jacob spend time with the Swans.

I still need a nickname for Bella. I like the ideas so far, but nothing is really singing yet. The Challenge will be open for another chapter, but I kind of wanted it for the Meadow. Anyway, REVIEW!!!