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Chapter 38 – Home Sweet Home

We returned from our trip and I was bombarded by questions from Alice as we entered her car.

"How was it? What did you do? Did you get me anything? You better have, do you know how much effort I put into this?" And the questions kept on rolling.

"Alice! Shut it! I just got off a plane and I'm tired! Let me have some peace."

"Fine, I'll give you five minutes." I groaned.

"Alice, five minutes is not going to cut it. Make it more like hours!"

"Fine. One hour."

"Alice." Edward spoke in a warning tone.

"Fine, fine! I'll come by when you call!" Alice stated as she dropped us off at our apartment.

"Thank you." I sighed as we got out of the car.

Once we were inside our apartment I turned to Edward.

"Do we really have to call her? Can't we just…not call her?"

"You know she'll come on by all by herself if we don't call her." Edward smiled at me. I groaned. Edward and I walked into our bedroom and dumped our bags in the room; Edward came over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist. "Don't worry, love, at least we get our time to relax now." Edward kissed me on the lips tenderly before we went to bed.

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I must admit, the honeymoon was great, but being home was even better. I slept for fourteen hours last night and Edward was still sleeping. I was getting ready for my classes and was just about to head out when I peeked into the bedroom to find Edward sleeping peacefully…still. I smiled and wrote a quick note to him before laying it on my pillow and giving him a quick kiss on the cheek before heading off.

- - -

I made my way to lunch and instantly regretted coming today, I should have taken another day off, but Alice would have murdered me and I was already behind in my classes. I sighed and walked over to the table where Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper and Alice were situated.

"Emmett. There is no spoon!" Alice's voice was clearer as I approached; I wondered what they were talking about.

"Yes. There was. There has to be!" Emmett retorted.

"Emmett, there is no spoon. Face it." Jasper supported Alice on this rather…silly sounding argument.

"No! There is a spoon. See? A spoon!" Emmett stated as he held a spoon in front of Alice and Jasper's faces.

"Yeah, but not in The Matrix, Emmett." Alice stated. I sat down next to Rosalie.

"Hey guys." I waved as they turned their attention to me.

"Bella!" They all yelled as soon as they realized I was here.

"Hi. What are you guys…arguing about?" I asked.

"Emmett says that there is a spoon in The Matrix for no apparent reason." Rosalie rolled her eyes at me.

"And we're saying there is no spoon, because there isn't!" Alice finished.

"Right." I spoke slowly and looked at Emmett.

"Don't look at me like I'm crazy! The guy said in the film that there was no spoon and I freaked! I mean…there has to be a spoon!!" Emmett defended himself.

"Er…Emmett? I don't think there was a spoon in The Matrix or whatever." I said as I placed my food in front of me. Emmett glared at me.

"So you're siding with them?" Emmett asked. I nodded and smiled sheepishly at him. Emmett growled softly.

"Emmett. Give it up." Rosalie commanded as she massaged her temples.

"Fine." Emmett huffed and crossed his arms across his chest and pouted at the table, well glared at it really, like a seven year old.

"Finally!" Rosalie exclaimed. I giggled.

"How are you guys?" I asked. Rosalie was about to answer, but Alice beat her to it.

"No! That is not the question. The question is, how are you? How was your honeymoon? Why didn't you call me? Have you had enough time alone? What did you do on your honeymoon? Did you get me anything?" Alice started rolling off the questions again.

"Alice! I was asleep for fourteen hours and then I came here…so I couldn't call you. I'm fine. The honeymoon was great. Edward was sweet and romantic, as always, and yes I did get you things…but they aren't here. And I'll go into details later when Edward is with us." I answered her quickly, cutting her off with her questions.

"Speaking of Edward, where is the man?" Emmett asked.

"At home. Sleeping." I replied with a shrug and I began to eat my sandwich.

"Sleeping?" Alice asked in disbelief. I waited until I swallowed my food before answering.

"Yes, Alice. Sleeping. He was more tired than I was. Live with it." I took another bite.

"But if he weren't sleeping he could be here and we could be talking about your honeymoon!" Alice whined and she pouted at me. I rolled my eyes and continued to eat. My phone went off and I opened it to reveal the text message I had received.

To: BB

From: PianoLover

Afternoon love,

I woke up and found you gone.

Where are you?

Did you know I nearly had a heart attack when I found out that you weren't here?

Love Edward.

I rolled my eyes. He hadn't found my note. I replied back quickly.

To: PianoLover

From: BB

Afternoon to you too,

I'm at college; I woke up before you and left a note on my pillow.

You obviously didn't get it.

Sorry that you almost had a heart attack, I'll be home soon.

Promise!

Love your Bella.

I snapped my phone shut, not expecting a reply.

"Who was that?" Rosalie asked.

"Edward." I stated.

"Ooh! Is he awake now? Is he coming here?" Alice squealed.

"Yes, he's awake and no, he's not coming here…at least I don't think so." Alice's face fell and she pouted again. My phone went off again.

To: BB

From: PianoLover

Found your note.

Thanks for that, next time you should put it in a more obvious spot.

Just a hint.

I'll be waiting for you, forever.

Love Edward.

I smiled and put away my phone; I didn't feel the need to reply to that text.

"So…is he joining us?" Alice asked hopefully.

"No, Alice." Alice huffed and sulked at the table. I smiled at my friend and finished my lunch before heading off to my next class.

A/N: Sorry that I didn't mention anything else about the honeymoon, but I think you know that the honeymoon would have gone great!! I shall update soon. Hope you enjoyed this chapter!!