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"I know you like her, but be careful. Don't let yourself fall too deeply in love with her unless you're willing to change her."
I tensed. I didn't want to damn Bella with this type of life. "It's for your own good Edward. I love her already. But, she is human." Alice pointed out.
"She'll die eventually, I know that Alice. But it's not like that day's going to be anytime in the near future. If that's what you're worried about. You're blocking me again."
"Something like that." And then she walked away. I was really confused. What did she mean? I bet it had something to do with the secret Bella was keeping. And I was going to find out, sooner than later.
Chapter 14: First Day Part I
BPOV
When I got home I was stunned. Our hose was already half way completed. There were couches, chairs, tables, even a plasma TV.
I walked into my room and I had a bed, a dresser, and my clothes were hung up. I also had a desk, a bean bag chair, curtains, and a bookshelf. I smiled. I couldn't wait to fill it with all my favorite books. On my desk, my laptop was plugged in but there were also some notebooks.
On them a sticky note said: Bella, these are what you need for school. Your backpack is under your desk, Love Esme. I smiled. She was such a sweet and caring woman.
I climbed into bed and fell asleep, not even bothering to change. I was too tired.
Esme POV
I had worked with Renee for the day and we had gotten a lot done. All we had left was the kitchen, dining room, and guest rooms.
But Renee had really surprised me. I was expecting someone… distant and cold. But she was nice but a bit restrained. I wondered what she had against Bella.
EPOV
When Esme got home, she was thinking about Renee. She thought she was a nice lady. I thought differently. If she was so mean to her daughter, her wonderful daughter, how could she be a nice lady?
I had just hunted, stopping by the house to greet Esme before going to Bella's house. She was sleeping in a bed this time, her hand curled under her head. She was quiet so I had either missed her sleep talking or it had yet to come.
"Park…watermelon…daddy…." She mumbled incoherently. What were those words supposed to mean? Had she gone to park with her dad to eat watermelon?
"Edward." She said clearly. I looked closer to her sleeping figure. Was she really sleeping? "Edward."
I smiled. She was dreaming about me. But the feeling that coursed through my body was unnerving. I couldn't name it. It was like relief from pain that I didn't know I had. I felt safe. And warm. And loved.
I gave up trying to deny it. I was in love with Bella and her infectious laughter, her smile that could brighten my day, and her spontaneous nature that could surely bring a smile to your face.
BPOV
I dreamt about my father again. We were in the park eating watermelon, spitting the seeds at random people passing by. It was actually very fun. And then I dreamed of Edward. And his bronze hair, topaz eyes, perfectly chiseled face. I felt like I'd always be safe in his arms, like he'd always protect me.
I awoke with a jolt. Was I falling in love Edward? It had only been two days… but I felt like I'd known him forever and that he could protect me. But I only had 6 months left. 6 months.
I looked at the clock. 6:15. I decided to get up now even though school didn't start until 8. I always woke up early because my father used to but also because my bad dreams would always wake me up. I wondered what it would feel like to sleep in Edward's arms, with the feeling of being safe…
I shook that thought out of my head and got up to take a shower. I let the warm water cascade down my back and unknot the muscles in back.
By the time I was dressed, it was 7. I was wearing boots again and I had dried my hair with the hair dryer. It was a chilly 43 degrees out and I didn't want to step outside with wet hair.
I went into the kitchen to find it had yet to be decorated. I looked around for my Pop Tarts. Where were they? I found them on the kitchen table and gratefully bit into one. I was starving. Come to think of it…I hadn't eaten dinner last night. But the dreams about Charlie were messing with my appetite.
EPOV
She woke up early again- and hour and a half before school even started. Should I pick her up? Or would she rather drive herself to school? I knew the rumors that would start at school if I did pick her up. Would she care about rumors? They'd be Jessica and Lauren's fault. The ever elusive Edward Cullen picking up Bella for school. Which would lead to suspicions whether or not we were dating. Were we? We had a shared a few kisses…
I ran home and quickly showered. I changed into a collared shirt and jeans. It was only 7. Ugh… for one lives forever, 50 minutes went by really slowly. Because in 50 minutes, I'd be at school and with Bella.
BPOV
40 minutes left until I had to go to school. I didn't know what to do with those 40 minutes. I could read…. But what? I had left all my books in my room in Phoenix… my mom was still sleeping and she would be until 8, when school started. Which meant I had time to go out. I decided to go over to the Cullen's house. It wasn't like they slept.
APOV
I was lying in Jasper's arms until school started when I saw a vision of Bella coming over. That would be something to do before school- hang out before school. And she really wasn't like normal teens- she actually woke up early. Really early.
"Bella's coming over in 3 minutes." I said, knowing that my family could hear me.
I heard Emmett's squeal of excitement- he could be such a girl sometimes, Rosalie's growl of anger, and Esme and Carlisle's getting up from bed to greet their new daughter. I bet that Edward was smiling. And Jasper didn't really care. But he know she made me happy, so what made me happy made him happy. I leaned up to kiss him just as the doorbell rang. Everyone-except Rosalie- jumped up and raced to the door to open it.
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