Bella's POV:
"Ya he's sitting out in the yard right now looking very confused" I giggled into the phone.
"Well at least we know it works!" Leah exclaimed excitedly.
It had been a week since I discovered my ability to blow things up and Paul had not fought with Edward. It had been a pretty good week and I was looking forward to this weekend. Everyone was coming over here for a bonfire and to explain to the newest imprint what was going on. Embry had imprinted on Angela and I was thrilled.
It was also my first day off the bed rest regime, thank god. I was starting to go stir crazy.
Leah and I were currently discussing our plan to get Jacob to stop being such a jerk. This included a hidden fence and a shock collar. Jarrod had given us the idea, well Leah, when they had been on patrol together one day and he said it would be entertaining.
Both of us had installed the fences in our yards while the guys were at work and were set up with a shock collar pack. We hadn't been sure about who to test it on until Paul had made me upset in the morning.
I had gotten out of bed and showered and was in the middle of getting dressed when Paul stated "Sweetheart you are really starting to get a bump!" I now realize he was just excited that the babies were growing but I had been so upset.
I had stalked into the guest room where I had hidden my shock box and returned to the bedroom, hugging Paul and while doing so attaching the small box to his belt. I was confident he hadn't felt it and it seemed like I was right.
I was staring at him out the kitchen window trying hard not to laugh too loudly. He had walked straight out of the house after I had told him I needed time to cool off and started throwing plates and was hit by a shock when he reached the edge of the fence.
He was now sitting sulkily on the grass, obviously trying to figure out what to do.
I hung up with Leah and went into the living room with a bowl of homemade chicken soup I had made for tonight and started watching one of my favorite movies Labyrinth.
They had just gotten to the baby dance scene when in walked Paul and Jarrod very cautiously. Jarrod looked like he would take off running at the slightest funny look from me.
"How are you Paul?" I asked smiling at my fiancé innocently.
He looked at me warily and said "I'm fine, how are you?" He came and sat down next to me.
I gazed at him for a few minutes my smile never faltering. I stood up and instructed him to do the same. He stood shaking slightly though I knew he wasn't angry at me and removed the small black box I had clipped to his belt.
"What is that?" He asked.
"A shock box I took it off the shock collar I bought the other day. I was waiting for a chance to see what it could do and you just happened to piss me off." I shrugged non chalantly.
He stared at me disbelievingly and I could see Jarrod starting to shake with silent mirth and asked "This thing is what has been shocking me for the last three hours?"
Jarrod approached us and touched the box gently as if it would shock him even though he was just touching it. "You guys have to be the weirdest couple I have ever met." He stated like it was obvious.
Paul punched him playfully in the arm earning a yelp from our friend and asked me "Why did you put this on me why not one of the other pack members, you know the ones who aren't the father of your babies and loves you more than anything?"
I knew he loved me more than anything, anyone else pulled that stunt and they'd be dead meat in two seconds flat. He understood that my moods were subject to frequent and wild changes and was very tolerant of that fact.
"I was gonna put it on Jake but you got in my way." I said grabbing the apple I had put on the coffee table before taking my seat on the couch again. "That reminds me can you attach that thing to Jake's belt, please. I talked to Leah and she installed the invisible fence thing while he was on patrol a few days ago."
"Um yeah sure, can we go or am I gonna get shocked again?" Paul asked sounding scared and I grinned, the big bad tempermental Paul scared of lil' ole me.
"Nope you're fine and as long as you give that t Leah to put on him I won't put the spare on you." I smiled sweetly at him and waved as he and Jarrod raced out of the house.
I finished up my movie and was extremely glad we had decided to make tonight a barbeque because I was exhausted. Being pregnant made me so tired it was ridiculous but I loved it. I loved feeling my babies move all the time and knowing that they were safe and growing inside of me. It was a little strange but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
Paul and I had talked and decided that we both wanted a large family. Five or six kids would be great. Even though Paul had Khoen he had never really experienced being anything but an only child and I had been an only child my whole life. We didn't want our children not having siblings.
I moved upstairs and pulled the drapes closed deciding to nap until everyone arrived. I fell asleep quickly and was pleasantly surprised by how I was awoken.
Paul was kissing me passionately his hot hand on my side tracing gentle lines up and down. I moaned quietly into his lips and felt him smile.
"Hey princess" He grinned pulling away and giving my forehead a gentle kiss.
"Hey you have fun with Jarrod and whatever you were doing?" I asked stretching slightly before moving closer to him. Bed rest had also meant no sex which I missed immensely with Paul. I craved him so badly and being allowed to move also meant being allowed to get it on with my guy.
"Emily and Kim were arguing after I got there it split up pretty quickly and us guys just went to the cliffs for a bit." He said referring to the spot where they all went cliff diving.
"Ah" I said leaning up and connecting our lips again. I let my hand slide under his t-shirt and lightly pulled my nails across his muscled chest.
"Bella, please we can't" he whispered pressing our foreheads together as he breathed heavily. I could feel that he was turned on and that made me excited
"Yes we can" I said surprised by the husky quality of my own voice. "I talked to Carlisle and since I am not on bed rest anymore it's safe as long as we aren't too rough."
He gazed at me for a moment and I could tell he was considering his options. Turn me down and not only have a very upset me but also being uncomfortable when all our friends arrived or take me up on my offer and make both of us happy.
He took the latter option and he gingerly pushed me over as he kissed me so I was lying on my back and he was hovering over me.
Everything went much faster than I would have liked but as we laid under the covers panting and happy I heard our friends starting to arrive.
"I really need to get new locks" Paul grumbled pulling me closer to him.
"We should get up." I said reluctantly.
"I know but I just want another quiet minute with my princess and my babies, we never get these anymore" He pouted "Someone is always interrupting and I love you so much."
"I know and I love you too." I smiled at him pressing my lips against his again "How about we go away this weekend."
"I think that's a great idea." He smiled and we both moved to get dressed and down to our guests.
Paul was dressed faster than I was, of course, because carrying twins made very few of my clothes actually fit. I debated for a little while and finally settled on a pair of maternity jeans and a flowy empire waisted peasant top. I threw my hair into a ponytail as I headed down the stairs.
Not a good idea. I tripped as I was throwing my hair up and was caught by Alice. It was amazing what that tiny little thing could carry. That included a very heavy me.
"Bells be careful!" Rose chuckled as I straightened myself out.
"Ya you're lucky Paul didn't see that or you'd be right back on bed rest" Leah grinned.
I groaned and sat down between Emily and Esme who both gave me sideways hugs. "Ya well let's just not tell him" I winked at my friends.
"Tell me what?" I heard Paul call out from the kitchen as he came in off the deck.
"Nothing" I said turning to smile sweetly at him. He raised an eyebrow skeptically but shrugged, grabbed the tray of steaks from the counter and went back outside to the rest of the guys.
I leaned towards Leah and asked in a mock whisper "So did our plan work?"
She cracked up and I knew instantly it had worked just as well on Jacob as it had on Paul. "He's probably still sitting in the yard confused about what's going on. I just kept walking and waved goodbye."
Emily looked between the two of us, pursed her lips and asked "And what in hell did the two of you do to Jacob?"
Everyone looked at us curiously before Leah explained "Bella and I bought Jacob a shock collar."
"You what!" Kim shrieked loudly.
"Leah planted the invisible fences in both our yards a couple days ago while the guys were on patrol" I continued.
"Both of you!" Rosalie said grinning.
"Bella tested it this morning on Paul after he pissed her off" Leah laughed at the shocked looks on everyone's faces.
"It worked?" Esme asked.
"It did" We said in unison and I told them of my morning watching Paul sit pouting in the yard.
"Jacob's in the yard right now." Leah chuckled. "I should probably tell him about it, shouldn't I?" she asked looking at us all slightly guilty.
"Might as well call him before all the food disappears" Emily agreed "I still can't believe the two of you bought shock collars."
"I can" Kim gasped holding her side she was laughing so hard.
"They did and trust me they hurt!" I jumped when Paul's voice full of mirth filled the room. He came and helped me up saying "Dinner's ready and Le-le we kind of already called Jacob and told him how to escape" He continued sheepishly running his hand through his hair.
She scowled playfully. "So he's here already?"
"He's waiting out on the porch for you." Paul laughed "And as long as he doesn't say anything nasty to Bella I will allow him to stay in one piece."
I leaned into Paul as he put an arm around me and we went to the deck to hang out with everyone as a group.
The night was hectic but fun as everyone except Esme, Emily, Kim and I played football in the yard. We reffed because everyone had a tendency to get a little rough. Rosalie's team which consisted of Paul, Jasper, Seth, Collin, Brady and Carlisle kicked the other teams butts which I knew they wouldn't let go for awhile- at least until everyone else had beat them at another game.
"Bye!" I shouted waving happily to everyone as Paul wrapped his hot arms around me placing a tender kiss at the base of my neck.
"So how is my beautiful princess feeling tonight?" He asked playfully as he shut the door behind us.
"Like her babies are playing kickball with her bladder and while tonight was fun very sleepy. Do you think we could just go upstairs and maybe watch a movie, cuddle a bit?" I asked batting my eyes at Paul flirtatiously.
"Sounds like a good idea to me." He chuckled kissing me before patting my ass and saying "Go take a shower and I'll meet you in bed."
I showered quickly only pausing to allow the hot water to massage my aching lower back and hurried to bed very happy to get to just cuddle with Paul.
He held out his arms and let me awkwardly dive into them. "I love you Bella."
"I love you too Paul." I smiled.
He put his hands on my belly and said softly "And I love both my precious babies too." He was such a softie just never in public.
"Paul, Carlisle said earlier that we could find out the sexes before we go away this weekend. Do you want to?"
"I think I would like to" He said "But if you want it to be a surprise we can do that too."
"I am not sure" I admitted laying back into his arms after he repositioned himself and hit the TV power button on the remote "Can I tell you in the morning? And what are we watching?"
"Of course you can" He smiled and kissed me "And we are watching Ever After, you said you hadn't seen it and it used to be one of my mom's favorites." He admitted.
With that we settled back to watch the movie that basically turned out to be a version of Cinderella and while I loved it I definitely was asleep by the time it was half way over. Oh well gives me an excuse to cuddle with Paul again at some point in the future.
