I'm sorry I took so long to write.
Passover was last week and I was spending time with my family.
(okay, not really my family. Just my mom. We watch Twilight together almost every day and Pride and Prejudice the rest of it!)
We keep having debates on who is better: Mr. Darcy or Edward Cullen.
I say Edward, of course. But my mom likes Darcy because he's easier. There's no vampire problem with him; he is strictly human. I say it's worth it if I had a chance with Edward, but... :/

By the way. I checked my poll questionnaire. I've only gotten one vote. :(
That's not good enough for me.
So, while I'm waiting on that, I have a few other shortesque stories to post.
Last Hope coming soon.
summary: Edward leaves. Bella realizes she's forgetting so she goes out in search for Tanya's family. She heard Edward mention they lived in Denali. Will she be able to find them? Will they help her? Find out soon!

Anyway, here's the next chapter!

Chapter 18

Visits

The rest of the week seemed to speed by. Edward loosened up about my wardrobe. I wonder what Alice did to him. For the sake of his sanity, I toned it down a bit. I wore safer clothes. Ones that weren't so revealing. Renee was happy about my trip. She was worried at first, but I convinced her that I would have parental supervision. Alice kept to her word about my packing. By the end of the week, I had just as many bags as them. I figured I should tell Jacob; he looked like the type to get his feelings hurt. I told Edward that I had some last minute stuff to do after school. He seemed reluctant at first, but Emmett and Jasper convinced him to go hunting. As soon as he drooped me off, I left a note for Charlie and got in my Chevy. It was a nice change driving my car. I hadn't touched it in a while. La Push came into view. I pulled up next to Jacob's house. Billy answered the door after the first knock. It looked like he was watching through the window.

"Hi Billy! I was wondering if Jacob was in."

His expression didn't look happy. He looked me over with a critical eye. "Jacob."

I smiled nervously.

Jacob came from the back of the house. "What is it?" He looked up and his face brightened. "Hey Bella! Did Cullen dump you?" He asked playfully, but I heard a hint of hope.

I rolled my eyes. "No chance of that, slick!" I laughed.

Billy's face was dark. Jacob picked up on the tension. "H-hey Bella. Why don't we take a walk."

I nodded, scared my voice would give my feelings away. "It was nice to see you again Billy." I called. Jacob led me outside.

After we were out of earshot, he finally talked. "It's really nice to see you again, Bells. I didn't think your boyfriend would allow it, by how he acted last week."

"He doesn't own me. I have a life separate from him." I snapped. He didn't need to know how small that part was.

"You're right. I'm sorry." He sounded sincere.

"Aww, forget about it!" I playfully punched him in the arm. "How's your heard?"

He laughed. "My head is fine! My ego is a little shot, though! I can't believe I got beat up by a girl with an umbrella!"

I laughed with him. We fell quiet. Jacob looked over at me. "Was there a reason for visiting or did you just want to see me?" He seemed hopeful for the last part.

"Actually...yeah. There is a reason. I wanted to tell you I'm leaving for Paris tomorrow." I didn't miss the drop on his face.

"For how long? Are you going with Edward?" He sounded bitter.

What was it with me that attracted guys here? First Mike, Eric, and Tyler. Then Edward. Now Jacob! "I'll only be gone for a week. It's spring break so I'm going with the vampire girls. Strictly girls." I added for emphasis.

I noticed how he breathed a sigh of relief. "Maybe you'll bring back a french dude!" He joked, lightening the sad mood.

We made it back to his house. I saw the curtains move. "I'll take it your dad knows about me dating a 'cold one'?" I asked mysteriously.

Jacob laughed nervously. "Yeah...it sort of slipped out. He really worries about you." He shook his head. "Crazy old man." he muttered.

"I'll be careful." I stage whispered.

We laughed some more. I looked at my watch and noticed the time. "Charlie will be home soon. I'd better go."

"Maybe you could bring me back a t-shirt." he hinted-if you really want to call it that!

I said goodbye and left. When I got home I saw Edward's Volvo parked next to Charlie's cruiser. How could he be so stupid?! I ran inside and found Edward and Charlie watching a baseball game. Charlie looked up.

"Oh, hey Bella. Edward came for dinner. I hope you don't mind."

I stared at Edward. Came for dinner? He smiled a toothy grin. I reached for my throat, jokingly. Charlie didn't notice, but Edward sure did. He frowned at me.

I turned back to Charlie. "I don't think I have enough food for three people."

Charlie brow creased in concentration. "I think we have some left over pizza from last night. Do you mind, Edward?"

Edward looked at me smiling. "Pizza is great."

I shrugged and went to the kitchen. I leaned into the fridge looking for the food.

"I just love pizza. Don't you?" Edward whispered in my ear.

My heart jumped. I bumped my head on the top of the shelf. "Make some noise when you enter!" I hissed, rubbing my head. He laughed, holding me. "What are you doing here anyway? You could have come after dinner." I put the pizza in the oven.

"Charlie invited me. He was going crazy knowing you were hanging out with me. He thought you meant Emmett." He laughed at the thought. "So, are you all packed for tomorrow?"

"Ha! Alice apcked for me. I only packed two bags and she managed to fill five more! Are you going to see us off?"

He kissed my head. "Wouldn't miss it for the world. I wish I could come with you, but I have some business to take care of here."

"What do you mean?" I asked curiously.

"Nothing he replied quickly.

Now I was suspicious. "Edward? What are you hiding?"

He sighed pulling me closer to him. "You know that not all vampires are like us? Well, some nomads are coming. I don't want them anywhere near you."

I searched his face to see if he was telling the truth. He smiled his crooked smile. "I'm being overprotective again."

I hugged him. "I love you. You're overprotective because you love me too, right?"

He leaned down to kiss me, but before our lips met, he jerked up and flew across the room. I looked hurt, waiting for his excuse. Just then, Charlie came in.

"Hey, kiddos." He eyed Edward for a minute. Satisfied at the distance between us he sat down.

"Pizza will be done in a minute. Edward could you get the plates for me? They're in the cupboard." I nodded to the ones above me.

He gracefully closed the distance between us in five steps. I heard Charlie "humph" quietly to himself.

***

"Dinner was great, Bella." Edward exaggerated by patting his stomach.

"It was frozen pizza...I warmed it up." I contradicted.

"Still, Rosalie would have burned it. Alice probably would, too." That was most likely true.

"Well...Paris tomorrow." Charlie commented. "What will I do all week?"

Edward laughed. "Yeah, I'll be bored out of my mind."

I looked at them both. "You'll live." I turned to the sink to wash the dishes.

"Let me help you with that." Edward offered.

"Great! You can dry!" I said, throwing the towel at him.

Charlie didn't leave his seat the whole time. Once we finished, Edward hugged me goodnight. I heard a breath intake across the room.

" 'Night Edward. You're coming with me to the airport tomorrow, right?" I asked hopeful.

He glanced over at Charlie's rigid body. "How about I meet you there. Goodnight Charlie...Bella."

Charlie shook his hand and led him to the door. After Edward drove off, Charlie came back in. He looked really uncomfortable.

"I uh got you something for your...trip." He held a blue box out to me.

I took it hesitantly and opened it. "Oh Dad. You didn't have to do this. Thank you." I looked at the video camera.

"I want you to document you time in Paris. I can't believe my little girl is going across the ocean." I could tell he felt awkward about the situation.

"I guess I'd better get some sleep. Goodnight Dad...and thanks for the gift. I love it." I hugged him.

"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you to the airport?" He asked worried.

"Don't worry Dad. We've got it all figured out. Alice is picking me up at seven." I reassured him.

He smiled. "See you in the morning."

I got under my covers. Edward hadn't come yet. He was probably waiting for Charlie to go to sleep. I looked over at my video camera. Suddenly, I got an idea. I was dying to know what Edward did all night. Now I could film him. Quickly I placed the camera by my computer. I turned so it had a view of my bedroom. I went back to bed and fell asleep soon after. It was as if I blinked. Next thing I knew, Alice was nudging me awake.

"Come on! Get up! We'll be late!" I heard a cheerful tone.

I shot up. "Okay. I'm awake. Give me a minute to shower."

"Your bags are in the car. I'll be waiting downstairs!" She called walking to the window. "Oh and don't forget your camera." she added smugly.

I ran over to it. I couldn't wait to watch it. But if Alice saw it, did Edward?

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