"Hey." I smiled at him.

"Hello, did you have a nice time?"

"Yes, I showed him my scar and the sparkles."

"Mike, Tanya is in the trees about fifty feet in; she wants to show you the running. Do you feel up to it?" He looked at his watch. I was getting hungry and by the way Edward looked at me, he knew it too.

"Sure, but I have to be back by dinner. Let me go tell my mom. Can you meet me in the woods across the street?" He concentrated for a minute.

"Your mom is going to take a nap, just come back this way. Tell her that we're here and we're going on a hike through the woods back to my house and I'll drive you back. It's about a five mile hike." Mike nodded and ran back to the house. We waited for two minutes until he came back. Edward hugged me close to him.

"Pretty soon I'm going to be too big to ride on your back." I told him with a bit of sadness in my voice. I loved running with him now.

"I know, I'll just have to carry you a different way and not run as fast." He kissed me quickly and hugged me to him. Edward led us into the woods where Tanya was waiting and then swung me up in his arms. Mike grudgingly climbed onto Tanya's back and we were off. I dimly heard Mike shout in terror, but it was stifled quickly. I was amused; though I was terrified, I didn't scream the first time. Edward was faster than her too. He reached the back porch at his house and we waited. Almost a minute later, Tanya jumped the river with Mike on her back. I wore a huge smile on my face. He was windblown, but I think his initial terror was replaced with joy. He got off of her back and stood on shaky legs. I held Edward's hand and he pulled me into the kitchen. He made me a roast beef sandwich with chips and a dill pickle on the side. I got myself some iced tea to dink with it. Mike joined me, but didn't eat. He must have felt that his stomach hadn't quite caught up to him yet. I kept my comments to myself and dutifully ate my sandwich. I felt bad for Mike and I don't know if he had put the pieces together yet, even though I've subtly told him; either way, he's going to lose his family. His choices are death or vampire life. There's no room for his family. He was giving up a lot more than I was. I hope that he chooses a life with Tanya, he will be really happy with her. Tanya and Edward waited in the other room for me to eat. We went to join them after I had washed my dishes and put them away.

"Bella, your dad will be at work all day tomorrow, so we can go to your house if you'd like." Edward told me and I nodded. I still had a few things I wanted to bring over and a few things that I needed to get rid of. I don't care what Alice says, I'm keeping my favorite sweater. It's worn in and super soft and comfortable. Mike and Tanya had gone off on their own. I decided that I would go and visit my dad at work tomorrow. I was taking the time to go through my things and wanted to make sure he was doing the same thing. After Mike left, I went upstairs to study for my finals. Edward was quizzing me until I got tired. He let me curl up against him as I fell asleep to him humming my lullaby for me. I was too spoiled by him.

In the morning, my clothes were laid out for me by Alice. I was getting too used to not having to anything for myself these days. I showered and dressed for school. Edward was gone, but Rosalie was waiting for me at the door.

"Hey, what's up?"

"It's been decided as a family that since you can't see your feet anymore, you aren't allowed to walk on the stairs. I'm taking you to breakfast."

"Where's Edward?"

"Talking to Kate." I had learned that they were coaching each other. He was teaching her how to control herself around her singer and she was teaching him how to be intimate with a human. I tried not to focus on the thought that the woman who is currently having sex with my father is teaching my fiancée how to have sex with me and not hurt me. I successful suppressed my shudder. Rosalie hesitated before picking me up.

"Bella?"

"Yes?"

"May I touch?" She motioned to my belly. I nodded and felt her cool hands on me. She had a far away look on her face and I was certain that I was doing the right thing. She picked me up and took me downstairs when suddenly most of the family was surrounding me.

"Where's the fire?" I asked. Edward was behind me with his hands on the belly and soon everyone else's were too.

"What's going…oh!" We felt the baby kick. Alice must have seen it and that's why they were all touching me right now. That was so weird. It happened again almost instantly and then I shoved their hands away.

"I have school and I need to eat. You can all feel it later." I said, hopefully not hurting anyone's feelings. Emmet produced a plate of eggs and hash browns for me. I smiled gratefully. I was eighteen weeks now, and not due to see Carlisle for another two weeks. Edward sat with me as I ate and I felt a few more kicks during the meal. He had a contemplative look on his face. I wished to know what he was thinking, but I knew if I asked, he would lie to me. I gave it a go anyway.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing of importance." He said, confirming my suspicions.

"You're lying, but I'll let it go for now." I finished my meal and was carried upstairs to brush my teeth. Edward shouldered my backpack and carried straight out to the car.

"Can you even feel the weight difference from a few weeks ago or does it all feel the same to you?"

"I can feel a difference, but you still feel very light to me." His reply was cautious. I frowned a little that my weight gain had been noticeable to him. In the next second, I realized I had backed him into a no-win situation. I might as well have asked the clichéd question, 'is my butt too big?'. You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't.

"I'm sorry."

"What for?"

"I'm only going to get bigger and heavier. It's not fair to all of you that I can't walk and you all have to carry me around everywhere. Plus, I fell into the female cliché and asked a question where this is no right answer." He chuckled.

"Bella, I can lift my car up without any effort, so you putting on a few pounds in the great miracle of growing a baby won't bother any of us. We'd prefer to carry you up and down the stairs to minimize the risk of you tripping and hurting yourself and or the baby. We do it because we love you."

"I know; I'm just so…so…so hormonal. I have so many emotions, like all the time. I'm sure I'm driving Jasper nuts."

"He understands. He's actually transferring those emotions around the house sometimes in an effort to remind us all what you are going through. Rosalie frequently asks him to show her what you are feeling. It's her way of sharing the pregnancy with you." He set me down next to his car and opened the door for me. I slid in and wiped at a stray tear. I said nothing, because I couldn't form any words and I was so overcome with emotion, that I was trying to reign it all in. He held my hand and drove us to school. He was chuckling when we got out of the car. I saw Alice pull up next to us and was surprised to see a third party with her and Tanya. I smiled.

"Going to give it a try, huh?" I asked her.

"Well, Forks does seem to be the place to find a mate, so I thought, why not? I've got nothing to lose." Irina answered. Mike greeted us as we walked up the steps. I learned that Irina was posing as my cousin, living with me while her parents were away on business for a few months. She was posing as a junior so as to lessen the suspicions.

"Why doesn't anyone think to tell me this crap?" I hissed at Edward under my breath. I was getting tired of being blindsided.

"I'm sorry, I was going to tell you this morning. Her cover story was thought up last night while you were sleeping and then the baby kicked. I apologize." He said. He spoke the truth because we both knew that I could tell when he was lying to me. I growled lowly.

"Yes, well that's twice now and if there's a third time, you will be one unhappy vampire." I threatened so that only he could hear me. He nodded and apologized again. I nodded and hugged him tight to me. I looked up and saw Jessica rounding the corner. I smiled at her and held Edward's hand as we walked to class. He was chuckling.

"She still thinks that you trapped me and that she has a chance with me." He said before I even asked.

"Ah, yes, I've cracked the exterior of Edward Cullen and now everyone wants a piece, huh?" He nodded.

"Yeah, pretty much. What I don't get is that we've been together for over a year now. Why isn't she giving up?" He asked.

"I doubt she will give up even after I've put a ring on your finger in a few months." I smiled. We were forced to stop talking after that. I heard Edward gasp and then smile. I was desperate to know what was going on, but it was a test day. I had to wait until after class was dismissed. I pounced, well as much as I could with my belly, as soon as the bell rang.

"What is it?" He leaned down to whisper in my ear.

"It seems as though Forks is proving to be quite the mating ground. Irina was successful." I laughed at the irony.

"What's so funny?" I looked around to make sure that no one was within hearing distance and pulled him off to the side.

"I think it's ironic that all of you with your particular eating habits, moved to a town named after a utensil that none of you needs to use and you find your mate, along with three others." He smiled.

"Yes, that is ironic."

"So, tell me more. Who is he? Someone we know?"

"I don't know much, other than he is in one of her classes; so I'm going to assume that he is a junior. I didn't look at her schedule and wasn't probing into her brain." I was eager to go to lunch. I had a few more minutes and pulled out my cell phone.

"Swan."

"Hey, it's me."

"Bella, how are you?"

"I'm fine. The baby moved this morning." I told him.

"Really?"

"Yeah, hey, do you think you can spend some time with me tonight; just us?"

"Sure, what's going on?"

"Nothing; I have some things to do at the house and I wanted to talk to you; it's been a while. I also don't need to listen to you and Kate."

"Oh, sorry about that."

"It's cool, dad and I'm thrilled for you, but I don't want to listen to it as I'm sure you'll feel the same when it's my turn." He cleared his throat.

"Hmm, yes, you have a point. I'll see you tonight, kid."

"Bye Dad, I've got to get to class." I hung up and looked at Edward.

"I'm going to my house after school; would you mind dropping me off?" He shook his head and we got to class, just in time. Lunch was a rush. I was eager to get there and Edward laughed at my enthusiasm. He paid for our lunches and I sat facing the door so I could see her when she entered. My jaw hit the ground when I saw who she came in with. Mike sat next to me.

"What's going on, Bella?" I checked to make sure no one could hear us.

"My cousin Irina enrolled in school today while her parents are away on business. I heard that she's already met someone. She works fast." I told him in code, just in case. His eyes widened and he looked over where I was. His jaw dropped.

A/N: Any thoughts on who it might be? Reviews are wanted and appreciated. Have a great day! Kelly