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Chapter Twenty-one: Plan A.

Bella,

"Just tell us," Emmett complained, boredly. "Sam's taking forever!"

I rolled my eyes, "If you want to hear it at all, you'll be patient!" I huffed. "Seriously, he'll be here any minute."

Emmett groaned, rolling over to burying his head in the pillow childishly. "I hate to agree with Emmett but the suspense is killing me, love." The other two nodded in agreement. I looked up to Edward with narrowed eyes.

"You're so not helping." I grumbled and he smiled apologetically and kissed my cheek. I almost frowned; I swear he used that his amazingly sweet and charming personality for to get off the hook half the time. I sighed. "I've got to make a call; one second." I slid out of Edward's lap easily and scurried out of Emmett's room.

I dialled the phone number and leaned against the door waiting impatiently. "Hello?"

I smiled slightly, "Hey, coach. It's Bella."

His tone brightened immediately. "Hey, kid. What's up?"

"I was just calling to make sure nothing had changed before I told the guys. It'd be a little awkward if one of the teams took back their offers." If a team did that it would break my heart.

"Nothing had changed for the boys," He reassured after a minute, "You however, have another offer." My eyes widened.

"Another one?" I whimpered. "I think I'm going to put the names in a hat and draw randomly." He laughed loudly through the phone.

"Go with your gut." He waved off, "Anyway, if you wanted to know, the Minnesota Vikings want you."

"I love their jersey color." I replied without thinking causing another round of laughter. "Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up. I'm too lazy to check my schedule, do we have practice tonight?"

"No," he sounded amused. "Six am practice tomorrow morning though."

I groaned loudly, "Coach," I whined. "Six am? Are you trying to kill us?"

"It keeps you youngsters in line, doesn't it?" I pursed my lips, annoyed. "Besides, I may have another scout coming for you. . ." He added sheepishly.

"What!" I shouted. "Who for now?"

"Er, well . . . The Redskins and The Cowboys."

"Two?" I squeaked. "No pressure, hey?"

"Bella, everyone wants you. Relax."

"That's easy to say for you. You're not the one their criticizing." I wrung my hands nervously, holding the cell phone between my cheek and shoulder.

"It's just a confirmation, Bella. They officially need to send someone but I'm sure they already have paperwork riled up just like all the other teams."

I paused, rolling my eyes. "So, what you're saying is I'm basically going to have to decide between all the NFL teams."

"Essentially, yes. Can you really blame them? Bella besides the fact you're an incredible player you'd be the first girl in the NFL. Ever. What team wouldn't want that status?" I didn't respond right away, which led him to speak again. "You know, I've actually looked over a few of the contracts they've sent for you. I know you said you weren't going to look at them yet but they're really good."

"Oh?" I asked absently. I didn't want to hear about it.

"You have a one year maternity leave on a few." That caught my interest.

"Really?" I asked truly curious and amused. "I'm not sure whether to laugh or consider."

"Well, laugh for now. Don't let Edward get you pregnant, please." I frowned, narrowing my eyes at the wall.

"Okay, that's where I draw the line. Goodbye, see you at six." I was sulking for the last part but I knew he wanted me to have options.

"Tell the boys congratulations from me and goodnight Bella." I hung up hastily just in time for the elevator doors to open widely, showing a very late Sam.

"Bella!" He sighed, walking quickly towards me. "Sorry, Emily-"

"It's fine." I interrupted. "It gave me time to check up on a few things. But we really should get in there; Emmett's going to throw a fit." He smiled amusedly, before reaching for the door handle and pushing the door open.

"Finally!" Jasper stressed, annoyed. "Alright, Bells. Make it quick, Alice is going to rip my head off if I'm not there by nine."

I snorted, settling myself into Edward's arms naturally. "Yes, because heaven forbid the football player get his tiny little girlfriend upset."

"You haven't seen her angry." The three boys coursed, with terrified looks. It was truly a humorous sight.

I rolled my eyes at them and got back on topic. "So, two nights ago at the party coach had brought four NFL representatives with him." They all perked up curiously. "The teams have been sending scouts out to our teams and from what I know you all have been asked to join an NFL team." I let it sink in, watching their shocked faces turn into full blown grins.

"You're kidding!" Paul cheered. "Jesus Christ, what teams?" I raked through my memory, biting my lip.

"Okay," I hedged, "I think I got it, but I might be wrong. You've all been recruited for the Bears. Emmett you had the 49ers, Ravens and Seahawks. Paul you had the Patriots. Sam was Patriots and Packers. Jasper you were Cardinals and 49ers and Edward you had the Seahawks, Cardinals and 49ers." Their eyes were about to pop out of their sockets.

"It's unheard of to have that many teams wanting you!" Sam spluttered, taking a seat. "This is fantastic. Oh god, Emily's going to be ecstatic."

I smiled his way, "Any thoughts on what team?" I asked offhandedly. Maybe it would help me choose.

He shrugged, "I'm not sure. I'll have to think about it." I bit my lip and nodded. I asked the same question to the others who said the same damn thing.

"Sweetheart, what about you?" Edward asked softly, drawing the attention towards me. "What teams wanted you, love?"

"Yeah, Bells!" Emmett boomed in high spirits. "Who wanted a piece of you?"

I blushed looking down. "Oh, you know. Just a few teams."

Jasper raised an eyebrow, "Like?" he pressed.

I sighed. I knew I couldn't keep it forever, so I guess it was out with the truth. "49ers, Seahawks, Cardinals, Packers, Patriots, Bears, Ravens, Steelers, Jets, Giants, Vikings and apparently the Redskin's and Cowboy's representatives are coming to check me out tomorrow morning." Their jaws dropped more with each team name.

"Holly hell, Bella!" Emmett gaped. "That's . . . thirteen! Oh my god, child. How are you supposed to figure that one out?"

I grimaced, "I have now bloody idea." I admitted. "I'm waiting until the end of this season before I even look. Coach said I would probably have to choose between all of the NFL teams, which isn't going to be easy."

I felt Edward's lips in my hair. He could sense my stressed and slightly panicked tone. "I'm proud of you." He murmured for my ears only. "Have you any idea what teams you're going to narrow it down to?" He asked in a slightly louder voice.

I shook my head. "I was kind of hoping you'd tell me what team you're all considering."

He looked at me taken back slightly, "Bella, I don't know about them but I'm not going to say. I want you to make the choice because you believe in the team. Not because you want to be with me." I frowned when the others nodded solemnly. I stared at my hands and sighed.

Well, there goes my plan A.

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