Hiya everybody!!
How has everyone been lately?
I have literally just arrived home from New Zealand. I am moving to Wellington soon, so needed to check out schools, and what not. Wellington is stunning. Mountains, forests, you name it, it's there. Beautiful . . .
So here's chapter 21. Hope u like it.
Chapter 21:
Bella's POV
a/n: Just b4 it starts , I hope u all don't mind some Bella point of views. They are easy to write with, so please, bare with me :)
I squeezed my eyes tighter, and pressed my white hands to my face. I felt like my head was going to explode with all this pressure.
Edward rocked me silently from next to me, and occasionally chuckling into my ear. He knew what I was hiding from. They all knew what I was hiding from.
This wretched car, that will be the death of me mentally.
"Love," Edward purred. It sent shivers down my spine. "Please, just have a quick look at the car. It won't hurt."
I huffed. "Right. And totally give up the protest I've had going on? I don't think so."
He laughed.
"Bella, honey," I heard Esme's soft voice sound from next to me. I still refused to look at anything nor anyone around me. Just in case they tricked me. "If it really bothers you that much . . . ?"
I sighed. "No, no. It's fine. I don't want to cause more trouble. Just umm . . . ? Ugh?"
I heard Emmett's booming laugh, and groaned. I was still looking into the darkness and firmness of my wrists. Edward was still trying to unfasten my hands from my eyes.
"Hey Bella . . ." Emmett murmured suggestivley. Uh oh. This can only be bad.
"What, Emmett?"
"Can you please come over here for a second? I need some help with something."
I heard Edward snicker from beside me. He won't let anything happen to me!
"Um, sure, Em."
I know I was being childish; but I refused to look at this monstrosity of the unknown car. It was a waste of money, and stupid, and ludicrous, and . . .
I heard giggles and laughs from around me, but ignored them. I continued to fumble my way towards Emmett, and being careful not to run into anything in this garage.
I suddenly felt a leg stick out in front of me, and I went toppling over it. I caught myself with my hands firmly on the ground. It was already too late.
I heard the booming laughter of my family as I gazed up at the giant green thing in front of me.
The car was electric green. Who has a car like that?
It towered over me by metres; a very big van. It was stupid, really. The shiny black wheels shimmered right in front of my face, as I sat glowering at it. The silver plates that read "Cullen 4eva" nearly made me lose it. I sighed, and began to stand up. Edward was above me in seconds, grabbing my arm to help me up. I shook his arm away, and walked outside the garage door. I needed some fresh air.
Of course he walked after me, appearing next to me, with his arms around my waist, in seconds. I felt like shaking him off again, but decided not to when he began kissing my neck, my lips, my wrists . . .
Of course, this was his plan. Soften me up before the blow.
"Edward . . ." I moaned into his hair. "Stop, stop. I . . . I . . ."
I lost my train of thought, when he came to my lips. He kissed my softly, before leaning back, his hands still on my waist, and looking into my eyes. Oh no. Don't look, don't look . . .
"Bella," He breathed. "Now . . . Will you go along with our plans?"
I shook my head.
"For me?"
I tore my eyes away fro him, to glance at the forest around us. Looking for a distraction . . . . He pulled my face back to his, and he smiled "his" smile.
"Edward, stop, I . . . It's not fair . . ." I mumbled.
"What's not fair, Love?"
"That you have this power on me, even when I'm a vampire."
He chuckled softly. "Well . . . Tough luck, Bella."
He leaned down and kissed me again, and I turned to jelly. He'd won. I was going on this road trip. With this ridiculous green car. With this . . . my, family. Fun!
Emmett's POV
"I thought Bella was going to murder someone!" I yelped, jumping up and down. Bella and Edward were outside, doing god know what . . .
"Yeah. She looked ferocious!" Alice giggled, and I gave her a high five. Even Rose was smiling. I tenderly wrapped an arm around her shoulders, and kissed her cheek. She smiled even more.
"Better look up all townspeople, 'cause Bellas on the loose!" Jasper howled, and I let out a booming laugh. We bumped fists, and Carlisle shook their heads, and smiling. I'm off the hook!
"Emmett, that was cruel!" Carlisle said to me.
"What was cruel?"
"Tripping Bella like that."
"She's a vamp!"
"Yes, but . . . She had her eyes covered!"
"Willingly."
Carlisle sighed, and smiled. "But still--"
"I'm off the hook!" I laughed, and rested against our new, shiny, bright green van. Yes!
Esme was laughing into Carlisle's shoulder, while he glared at me, grinning. Ah, softy Carlisle . . .
Bella and Edward re – entered the room then, holding hands. They both had a smile on their face – Edward looked triumphant, and Bella looked drunk. Love drunk, maybe!
I laughed.
"So, Edward, she join the green car crew?" I grinned.
Edward looked down at Bella. "She sure did!"
"Edward, that was so unfair. You can't infect me like that when I'm trying to protest!" Bella whined to Edward. Edward continued to smile. She was very love drunk. Edward's effect on her was hilarious...
"Well...Protesting isn't permitted here, Love. Not unless I'm doing it." Edward chuckled, and kissed her forehead. Bella was pouting in annoyance, as she stared down the big, green van next to me. Or maybe she was glaring at me...I don't know.
"Bella," I sighed, still smiling. "There are going to be some things in life you don't want to do, and--"
"I'm older than you!" She snapped playfully.
"Yes, but...Eh Bella! Shut up!" I growled, but still smiling. I had a good point going here! She ruined it!
Edward was narrowing his eyes at me, and I glared at him. It was just a joke, Sped-ward.
"Haven't heard that name in awhile!" He hissed, still staring at me. "I've got to say I missed it."
He was joking. I can always tell when Eddie's joking.
"How about Eddie?" I said, remembering out past conversations regarding Bella's name for Edward. They were disturbing. I did not want to now that about my beloved sister. And I'm sure Nessie and Jake don't know that story!
"Eddie?" Renesmee was saying, confused. She tilted her heard to the side, making her bronze curls bob. Jacob was just as confused, and lost.
"Umm...Emmett! Can we please stay away from that subject!" Bella shrieked, with a nervous expression. Her voice cracked at the end. I snickered, as did the rest of the family.
"You know what, let's skip that! Let's get on the road!" Edward said, clapping his hands together, and walking closer to the car. I shook my head while laughing, and called best seat.
Driver's seat.
Next to me, was Rose. In the row behind me, was Alice, Edward and Bella. Behind them, was Jasper, Carlisle and Esme. And then in the row behind (it was a huge van) was Renesmee and Jacob. Edward didn't exactly approve of that...
"You know, Jacob, if you like, I could swap seats with you," He shrugged casually. Bella lightly slapped him.
"You know what, sped-ward," I heard Edward teeth clench together. He was smiling. "I'm quite happy back here, with Ness."
He purposley slung his arm around a very happy Renesmee, as to prove his point, and Edward's discomfort. Edward sighed.
"Leave them be, Edward. What do you think they'll do back there?" Bella whispered, but we all heard. I chuckled.
"They could do a lot. If Alice and Jasper can do it, so can they." Edward said, softening up. He smiled impishly at Alice and Jasper, who were sitting in front of each other. Alice stared wide eyes at Edward, while Jasper was frozen, staring at Alice for reasurrance.
"Ew," Renesmee said, screwing up her nose. "That's unpleasant."
"Yeah," Jacob agreed, also screwing up his nose. Maybe because of the smell, or because of the sick picture everyone got from Alice and Jasper.
"In a car?! Really, guys?!" I said, breaking awkward silence. Alice shrilled nervously. We've just been sitting here. We haven't even began driving yet. Huh.
"Mmm..." Jasper mumbled. Uncomfortably.
"I would totally bump fists with you right now, if I could reach," I snorted, laughing to myself. Jasper laughed with me.
"Umm...Emmett, can we please get going? We're just sitting here, talking about where Alice and Jasper once made love. Let's go." Carlisle said. I could hear the authority in his voice. I chuckled, and started the engine. I grabbed Rosalie's hand from next to me, and drove out of the driveway.
The rain came down around us like a ton of bricks. I wonder what the weather would be like in Alaska...Hmm...It's usually just snowy. That means, for a human, it will be cold. I hope Renesmee packed warm things. Jacob doesn't need to worry. His skin is like a coat in itself. Screw a jacket.
I stared out on to the water soaked road in front of me. The car was unusually silent.
"Hey Alice! Would you like to tell us some more places you and Jasper have done it, seeing one place is already shared?" Jacob grinned from the back seat. He winked at me into the mirror.
Alice cringed. "I'd rather not."
"Aw! C'mon! Jasper!" Jacob said, resting his head on Jasper's seat. I heard several cars honk at our bright green car, and smiled.
"Umm...Eh...You know what, Alice?" Jasper said, happily."We should be proud of where we've...Umm..."
"Eh, why?!" Alice asked, looking confused. "Are you drunk?"
"Silly Alice." I said, shaking my head. "Vampire can't get drunk."
"Thanks, Emmett."
"You know...the top of that building was pretty fun!" Jasper said casually. Alice moaned, and put her face in her hands. Esme and Carlisle shuffled uncomfortably in their seats, while Renesmee and Jacob shuddered.
"That's nothing." I snorted. I saw Rose's head snap to face me, as she glared. I laughed.
"What?" Jasper hissed.
"I'm saying that's nothing. We did it in a store, in one of those bed shops, didn't we Rose?"
I heard her teeth clench together, as she stared at me in dismay. Esme and Carlisle gawked, while Bella and Edward laughed. I beamed.
"Did you really need to share that, Emmett, baby?" Rosalie forced a smile, and said it through her teeth. My face turned limp, as I thought of the wrath or the yelling at I was going to receive. I cringed, waiting for it.
But nothing came. I had a feeling this was Jasper doing...Then my emotions changed. I was so confused, I forgot what I was talking about.
"Eh...What were we talking about?" I asked dumbly. "I have totally forgotten. Jasper..."
I narrowed my eyes forward, as I still drove. I sighed. Dang.
Jasper smiled in triumph. I glared at him through the mirror. The I remembered a CD I brought...
"Edward, can you pass my bag, please?" I said, pointing to the bag at Edward's feet. He agreed, and passed me my bag. I braced the wheel with my legs. We were just going forward. No concentrating needed. I dug through my bag, and grabbed the CD. I passed my bag back to Edward, and took the disc out of the case. I pushed it in the player, and turned it up. Loud.
The wheels on the bus go round and round! Round and round! Round and round! The wheel on the bus go round and round, all day long! The babies in the bus go waa,waa,waa! Waa,waa,waa...
The travel music sounded through the car, and I smiled and the whole families expressions became annoyed. I sung along with the ridiculous music, dancing to the beat. Rosalie had her head in her hands, and shaking her head.
"How did I know this was going to happen?" Edward moaned playfully. "Haven't heard this one in awhile!"
"I know, right!" I replied. "I've missed it!"
The family except for Edward groaned, and I rolled my eyes.
"Sing along!" I boomed. I heard mumblings of the song around, and laughed. "You guys suck at this!"
Everyone was silent, and I scowled, and turned off the music. "You all are so boring!"
I took out the tape, and through it into the back. Everyone sighed in relief, and the silence began again.
"NICE CAR!" Somebody yelled from the black Sedan next to us. I nodded, and stuck my arm out the window. I looked pretty cool...
"Oh lord," Edward sighed.
The Sedan screamed past us, and I grinned.
"OW, ALICE, YOU HIT ME!" Bella howled. I smiled. "OUCH!"
"WELL, BELLA, YOU WERE PRACTICALLY SITTING ON ME!" Alice yelled back playfully. Suddenly Bella slapped Alice back, and Alice's mouth formed an 'o'.
Alice slapped Bella on the arm just like Bella had done to her, and Bella's mouth mirrored Alice's.
"Girls," I said, trying to imitate Carlisle's calm manor. Edward chuckled. "Don't make me turn this car around! I'll do it!"
Alice sat back and crossed her arms, and Bella scowled at me. I smiled at her.
"Love you Belly-Bear." I grinned.
She smiled back at me, and nuzzled into Edward's shoulder lovingly. I laughed at them. I'd love to hug Rose right now...
I looked at her, ans she smiled up at me. She grabbed my hand again, and held it to her face. I looked adorably at her...
"EMMETT!" Carlisle yelled, startling me. I looked forward, to see the car half way off the road. I cussed under my breath, and yanked my hand from her. I clutched the wheel with both hands, and swiftly put the car back on the road. We crossed the Canadian border, and I got excited. We're were closer!
"Now, Emmett, stop fantasising about Rose, AND WATCH THE ROAD!!" Edward yelled playfully, and hit me in the head. I bowed my head, and laughed.
"Sorry, Eddie."
He slapped me again for using the name he hated, and I laughed. The pine trees whooshed past me, reminding of home. There really was no place like it...
"Missing Forks already?" Edward asked. I shrugged.
"Emmett..." Alice asked me.
"Yeah, Ali?"
"Can we PLEASE do something, before I die of boredom?"
I chuckled. "Pfft, you think of something, then!"
"CAR COLORS!!" She squealed. Obviously, she'd just had a vision, and was freaking out. I let out a laugh, and everyone looked at her in confusion.
"Car colors?" Bella asked in a aloof voice.
"Yes, car colors." Alice snapped.
"What do you have to do?" Renesmee asked in the same tone.
"Well...Everyone in the car must choose a color, and count the number of cars with that same color that they see on the road." Alice explained effortlessly.
"I see." Edward, said nodding.
"Sounds easy enough. Now, the colors." Esme thought aloud. "Who wants what color?"
"Don't care." Everyone shrugged.
"Do I have to do everything myself?!" Alice said, playfully exasperated. I laughed. I've never laughed so much in my life!
"Alright, Edward, take red. Bella, take blue. Jasper, take black. Emmett, take white. Rosalie, take brown. Renesmee, take green, Jacob, take yellow, Esme take silver, Carlisle, take purple, and I'll take pink. Everybody get it?" She quickly planned out.
We all nodded, and the search began. Thank god for perfect memories, or I'd be screwed. The silence drowned on, as I scanned the cars. Green, white, white, red, blue...
I was taking white, so there was a hell of a lot of those. I soon became bored, but absent mindedly kept on counting. It seemed like hours past, till Alice sounded some kind of alarm. I looked back at her, confused. Where the hell did that noise come from?
She shrugged. "I came prepared."
"I'll say."
"Okay...Tell me how many of your colors you saw!" She squealed.
"Ok, I saw, 19 whites." I said.
"I saw 12 red." Edward said.
"I saw 19 blue." Bella said. I smiled at her because we have the same number.
"I saw 24 black. Gosh, there were so many!" Jasper said, using his arms. Alice giggled.
"I saw 3 brown. What a disgusting color." Rosalie said, screwing up her nose. I squeezed her hand tightly.
"6 green." Renesmee said simply.
"2 yellow. Who would want a yellow car?!" Jacob snorted. Alice growled, and I thought about her bright yellow car in our driveway.
"Sorry, Alice," He said, putting up his hands in defence. Alice softened.
"I saw 32 silver! Who would have thought!" Esme smiled. Her smiles seemed contagious.
"Hmm... 2 purples. Not a very common color at all." Carlisle said, thinking aloud. Ahh, Carlisle, always thinking...
"And...4 pinks! HA!" Alice giggled hysterically. "Wasn't that interesting? The most seen cars, were...Silver and Black. So Carlisle and Esme! Wow! And the least, are... Yellow and purple. Aww...Poor yellow."
I laughed out loud and her answer, and continued down the long stretch of road as the family began talking in their own little groups.