Required Phrase: I make bringing home the bacon a literal experience.
Required Item: teapot
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Bella woke up the next morning slightly disgruntled. Edward had disappeared, most likely to change and get his car. She sighed and rolled over. She should probably get ready for school. It would be wasteful to not go after all that studying. She got up, or more like rolled out of bed and grabbed some clothes out of her dresser. No doubt Charlie was gone by now. She ran her fingers through her hair clearing out some of the tangles then left to take one of her human minutes.
She entered the bathroom and turned on the shower nice and warm. Removing her clothes she stepped into the steamy water just letting it wash over her. She washed her hair thoroughly then just allowed the water to run enjoying the relaxing feeling. Sure it was time consuming , but it was relaxing as well the whole bathing thing. She stepped out drying herself and wrapping her hair in a towel. Edward was probably waiting by now. Stupid I don't have to shower often vampire. She mused to herself. Then again some day she wouldn't have to either. Her thoughts perked up at this thought. If only she could convince him, then again perhaps it would be best to wait until school was done. That didn't mean she'd stop trying to cajole him into it.
Bella quickly dressed into her jean and a simple sweater. She blew her hair dry and brushed her teeth before grabbing her books and heading downstairs. She set her books on the kitchen table and gathers a granola bar and a carton of juice. She wolfed both of the aforementioned items down in record time before bolting out the door.
She ran out the front door, it was almost a reflex something she could do without thinking. Just head to his car and enter her mind blank. Today was an exception, instead she ran into him. She looked up blinking.
"You should watch were you're going Bella." He said barely containing his laughter.
"You shouldn't change your habits of waiting in the car for me," she quipped.
This time he did laugh golden eyes twinkling mischievously, "You were taking a while. Decided to check in, make sure you didn't miss your finals." He picked her up with ease and deposited her in his car. Almost instantly she heard Alice's chatter. Ever since prom Alice and Jasper had chosen to ride to school with them every once in a while. Bella still felt that she was being used by Alice to relive some human times, but in a sense it was oddly comforting. Jessica as well as Mike were now less friendly than usual, most likely hurt by the fact that She didn't sit with them anymore.
Bella turned around to face Alice listening to her talking about how she was going hunting this weekend. Bella couldn't contain her concentration long something about the Cullen's and Hales always loose track of her thought process. Even now Bella was still amazed by how beautiful Alice sounded. Bella herself had started using a teeth whitening regiment trying to match the shade of their teeth. She doubted her teeth would ever be that perfect, but she could try to be less of an outcast. Every little bit helped. The eating and sleeping already separated her enough from the family, and anything she tried to voice her feelings of discontent she was met with Edwards warming chuckles and the sentiment that she was worrying over nothing.
She'd almost believe him until the next day she'd go to school and see them all sitting waiting for her to join them for lunch. Needless to say it made her feel fat to be the only one who actually ate. Slowly she was getting use to those tiny details.
She realized she'd spaced off and blinked to clear her mind. She felt a sort of calming aura and sighed, Alice did too. Apparently Jasper had grown tired of Alice's rambling as well. Bella turned back around staring at the familiar greenery on their way to school.
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Bella stared out her window in Spanish. The clouds were hanging low. It wasn't raining yet but there was a good chance it would. She only hoped she could make it to her next class before the rain started to fall. Spanish finals weren't until Friday so everyone sat quietly in their seats studying. Noses buried in books. Bells normally would have taken the time to study; however, chances are Edward would just make her study it later as well. She didn't see the point in that.
The bell rang signaling the classes end. She exited slowly having more than enough time to get to her next class. Ahead of her she could see Mike and Jessica holding hands. Jessica laughing loudly a cheery tone that echoed throughout the halls. She wasn't bothered by this more like relieved. Eric Seemed to be happy to, he'd caught up to her and sat talking about nothing in particular. He seemed to be biding for the power position. Waiting for Edward to screw up so he could slip in. Or at least that's what he saw happening in his mind, according to Edward. That thought often made Bella laugh.
Angela caught up to her in time to ask if she would be joining their table for lunch. Bella gracefully resigned the offer with a promise to sit with the group on Friday. Walking through the lunch line she grabbed a lemonade and a salad. If she was going to eat in front of someone as divinely gorgeous as Rosalie she would do it right.
Bella took her seat across from Alice and beside Edward. While most of the students in the cafeteria were going over notes for their Finals the Cullen and Hale children who had been through this same grade multiple times just sat there silently. Usually with was up to Alice and Bella herself to fill the gap of silence. Rosalie stillw asn't comfortable with Bella's presence and Emmett and Jasper were always quiet from what she could tell.
"So Bella what will you be doing after school?" Ever since Alice had been allowed to dress Bella up the girl had been longing to take her shopping as well.
"Studying if she knows what's good for her," Edward answered quietly.
"If you were any kind of boyfriend you would do my tests for me. I mean you are faster then the average person, I know its possible," Bella whispered quietly knowing the whole group would hear. Emmett seemed to almost smile at this as did Jasper.
Alice herself let out a soft and whimsical giggle. "No really Bella."
"I will make bringing home the bacon a literal experience." Bella said with a smile.
Alice looked confused so Bella continued, " I'm going shopping for food. Bacon, cheese, fruit, eggs, and a whole list of other things."
Alice seemed to accept this answer and quieted down realizing she wasn't going to get her shopping trip any time this week. She stirred her food around her plate before departing with that same eerie grace Bella had witnessed on her first day at Forks.
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Finals whizzed by, no help from Edward had been needed during Biology, Gym however had been more of a problem. Bella was pretty sure she'd barely passed it even though it hadn't been her fault. The final in gym had been a participation type grade. Bella had participated until Jordan ran into Molly and given her a bloody nose. Not one to stand the sight of blood Bella had quickly fainted. Mike had been the one to take her to the office to see Mrs. Cope this time he'd sat with her. Edward who was doing his own finals hadn't been there to help her this time.
She'd regained consciousness just as the final bell rang signifying an end to classes for that day. Bella watched her peers leave in groups most likely to study. She was waiting for confirmation from Mrs. Cope that she could leave. Mike had left a minute ago off to find Jessica. With Mike gone Edward entered a worried look gracing his handsome features. "What happened?"
"I'm fine," Bella assured him, "We just had a accident in gym Molly got a bloody nose. I'm just waiting to be cleared to go."
Edward still came over to check her over himself. His pale cold fingers checking over her skin for any sign of injury. Finding none he settled down into one of the brightly covered plastic chairs. Even him, graceful, handsome, and dazzling Edward couldn't escape from making that weird squish noise as he sat. Bella just smiled.
Mrs. Cope entered with a cheery, "Hello." She turned surprised to find Edward there, "Ah Mr. Cullen, Bella told me you'd be showing up." In her hands she held a small teapot, steam coming out the spout, "Sorry too keep you waiting, Bella I believe you've regained a lot of color. You're free to leave." Mrs. Cope said this without such a glance at Bella to intent upon finding her teacup in the bottom drawer of her desk. Both Bella and Edward gave their thanks as the exited the small school infirmary.
"You still faint at the sight of blood." Edward commented an amused look on his face.
Bella blushed. "In my defense it was a lot of blood. If you ever got around to changing me I wouldn't be bothered by it." Immediately Bella regretted her words.
His reaction was expected. His jaw stiffened his mouth formed a straight line. He has obviously trying to contain his anger. Any time she'd bring it up he'd stay like this for a while, then become almost saddened. By now they were approaching his car. "I had Alice take your shopping list so you could have more study time." He said with a sigh as he settled into the drivers seat.
He was tired of talking about changing her. It was written all over his face. Bella bit her thumb nervously. Ripping off an almost non existent nail. "I'm sorry," she muttered dumbly. She didn't want him to be angry at her for it. She knew it had to happen sometime, Alice had told her that much when they'd discussed it together. The premonition the dangerously beautiful girl had had. She just figured why not sooner rather then later for the change. Bella sighed perhaps she had to find some other way to bring this up.
Edward glanced over at her, "I'm not angry Bella, just frustrated." He tried to give her an encouraging look, but it didn't reach his eyes." He didn't know how to get it through to her that he couldn't change her. He couldn't be responsible for taking away her life like that. He wouldn't allow himself. No matter how much he wanted her with him, it couldn't happen. He wouldn't let it. He couldn't let it. He'd even gone to great lengths lecturing all his family members on how they weren't going to interfere. She was his girlfriend, if not more and it was their life, even if it wouldn't last for an eternity, at least she would be able to live a normal human life
