We'll Be A Family

C11: Surprise

Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters

Bella's POV

Two weeks later Rose and I were once again in Dr. Bors' office, and I was glad that I didn't have to change this time since we were coming in for another ultrasound.

Ever since I had been sick a couple of weeks ago, I had felt a bit off and so far Dr. Bors couldn't find anything, so perhaps another ultrasound would shed some light on everything.

"Good morning ladies. How are we feeling today?" Dr. Bors asked as she walked into the room.

I smiled at her. "We're doing good, besides the fact that I still feel a bit off."

The woman smiled at us. "We'll find out what is happening today. Could you lift your shirt for me?"

I nodded and did as she asked, wincing a little as she spread the gel on my stomach. "Sorry Bella, we try to keep the gel at room temperature, but the AC cools it pretty quickly. Let us see what we have here." She said as she started moving the wand over my belly, the image quickly appearing on the screen.

"Well this is a surprise. It seems we were wrong. It seems you two are expecting twins. See, there's a clear third arm there. Let me see if I can get a better look." Dr. Bors said with a kind smile.

Rose and I were shocked. Twins. That was something we never saw coming. "Are you okay love?" She asked softly.

I nodded at her. "I'm okay, just processing this new information." I said softly.

She smiled and pressed a kiss to my cheek as she wiped away a few tears that I hadn't even noticed I started to leak from my eyes.

"I know this might be a shock, but it is the truth. You two are expecting twin girls. Congratulations." Dr. Bors said with a smile.

We both smiled at her. "Thank you. This is the best news we've had in the past weeks. I think our family is going to be over the moon."

Dr. Bors smiled at that. "I'm sure they will, let me print a few pictures for you. I think the symptoms you described may have something to do with the fact that you are carrying twins, but for now it is best to keep an eye on your health. It also explains why you are showing so much already."

I smiled and nodded. "I figured as much, but this was a surprise none the less. I never expected us to be so lucky."

Dr. Bors smiled at that. "I've been doing this for a long time, and it is rare for someone in your situation to be so excited about having a baby, let alone twins. It speaks highly of you both that you have taken to this with such fervor." She said as she wiped my belly clean.

"We've had the same conversation not two days ago, and we came to the conclusion that this would always be an option for us, although we would've preferred to have avoided this situation." Rosalie said with a soft smile as she gave my hand a loving squeeze.

I smiled at her as I sat up. "So is there anything in particular we should watch?" Rosalie asked with a soft smile since I couldn't stop looking at the picture.

Dr. Bors smiled and shook her head. "Not in particular, no. The fact that you're pregnant with twins is not much different from a single pregnancy. They both look healthy and the only thing you may experience is an increase in appetite."

We nodded and smiled at that. "I think we'll be fine on that part. My mother already waits on her hand and foot with food." Rosalie said with a smile.

I stuck my tongue out at her. "Mom just wants her granddaughters to be healthy, although I think they're going to jump through the roof when we tell them we're expecting twins."

Dr. Bors smiled at that. "That is the case with most grandmothers to be, and it is never a bad thing to accept the help they will inevitably offer."

We nodded at her before we said our goodbyes and taking our leave. "Twins, I still can't believe it." I said once we were back in the car.

Rosalie smiled and kissed me softly. "Neither can I, but I couldn't be happier right now. I know it might sound weird, but thank you Bella."

I smiled at her. "It's okay love, it works better for us that I'm expecting twins. We'll have our family the way we want it without any extra work."

She smiled and gathered me close, resting one hand on my belly. "I love you Bella, so much."

"I love you too baby. Do you think we could get away with a bit of a celebration? Just the two of us?" I asked with a soft smile.

She nodded and gave me a kiss as she drove off. "What do you feel like doing love. We have all day to enjoy ourselves."

"Could we go to the mall and just browse a bit. I just want to spend some time alone with you away from the rest of the family." I said with a soft smile.

Rose nodded and drove us to the nearest mall. "You do know the Pixie is probably going to be mad that we went shopping without her, right?"

"She can be mad all she wants, I think I have deserved some alone time with my mate." I said with a grin.

Rosalie smirked and kissed me. "God I love you, and you don't have to worry, I'll protect you from the craziness that is Alice."

I smiled at that. "I think if we threaten her with no more shopping for our little girls she will behave herself, and it's not like we're going to go shopping for ourselves, I just want to spend some time with you."

Rosalie just smiled at me. "There is nothing I enjoy more, baby."

I just smiled and pressed a kiss to her hand. "So do I love, there are few things I enjoy more than being alone with you. That always leads to such pleasurable things."

She smiled at that. "Yes, I must admit that I've been loving your pregnancy hormones as of late. You're as insatiable as a vampire already."

I just smiled at that. "I haven't heard you complain so far." I said as I relaxed against the car seat while she drove to Seattle.

Rosalie's POV

Browsing shops and bickering with Bella about color preferences was a lot of fun, something I realized we hadn't really taken the time to do since this whole ordeal started.

While I treated Bella to a well deserved lunch, I couldn't help but smile at her. "What? Do I have something on my face?"

I shook my head and smiled at her. "No love, I'm just fascinated by you enjoying your food."

She blushed a little as she kept munching on her fries. "You're more than welcome to join me in my junkfood. You're making me feel bad with that salad."

I smiled and squeezed her hand. "You're allowed a bit of junkfood love. You've been keeping to your diet so religiously that you've deserved a bit of a treat, and you know the only reason I took a salad is that I usually don't trust food that isn't cooked by Esme, plus it makes it a bit easier to keep up appearances." I said with a wink.

She smiled at that. "Yes, because it must be so hard for you to keep your figure."

I quirked an eyebrow at that, not really used to her being so sassy. "I see your time with Heidi is paying off, baby. You've become a lot more sassy recently.

Bella smiled at that. "While Heidi has a bit to do with that, I've also noticed that you like it when I show a bit of spunk, so I try to channel my inner Rosalie and challenge you a little."

I smiled at her. "Really now love, you want to give me a challenge, I'll show you a challenge tomorrow, because as much as I would love to do that tonight, I need to go and hunt tonight with Esme and Sulpicia."

"I know, Jane, Alice and I have a movie night planned, and I promise not to go to bed too late." She said with a soft smile.

"You better not, it might not be healthy for our baby girls if you get too little sleep." I said mostly teasing.

Bella smiled at that. "And I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm a bit cranky when I get too little sleep."

"Not at all, I can handle a cranky mate, I just have to be extra seductive and you will be putty in my hands." I said with a purr.

Bella smiled at me. "Like the opposite isn't true as well. I saw the look on your face when I 'forgot' I was only wearing a towel and then 'accidentally' dropped it when I came back into the room."

I grinned at that, deciding to see how far she was going to take this, because I had no issue with sexing her up a little before we went home. "That was indeed a very pretty sight. You seem to get more beautiful by the day, my love." I said with a husky purr.

As expected she blushed at that. "If you don't want me to embarrass myself here in the mall, you won't tease me too much."

"But you started it Bella. I could take you home and ravage you there before I go and hunt tonight.

"I wouldn't be opposed, or if you would be willing to wait, we could have some fun tomorrow." She said with a seductive smile as she innocently munched on a fry.

I smiled at that. "Then I hope you get plenty of rest tonight, my love, because you know that I won't let you out of the bedroom except to eat."

Bella smiled and leaned forward to kiss me. "Like I would have problems with that, it will give me some time to prepare some surprises as well." She whispered against my lips.

I growled softly at her. "You should know better than to tease me like this Bella. I have half a mind to scoop you into my arms and carry you to the car so we can go home."

"I wouldn't mind going home. I'm not doing much better myself. It is taking a lot of willpower not to drop to my knees and eat you out right now." She said softly.

I couldn't take it anymore and dumped the contents of her tray into a nearby bin within a second, almost dragging her to the car afterwards. "Take a seat in the back love, I'll join you when I know we won't be disturbed."

She nodded and gave me a soft kiss as she relaxed in the backseat, securing herself before I sped off.

I drove us to a remote piece of land between Forks and Seattle, where I knew no one ever was around and we could take our time in pleasuring each other, and once I had parked the car, I crawled into the backseat.

"I think we've teased each other long enough today, my love. Will you let me love you?" I asked softly.

She nodded and pulled me into a kiss. "Please do Rosie. I'm so wet for you."

I smiled and slipped my hands into the comfy yoga pants she had taken to wearing ever since she started showing. "You're so wet, my love. It's like your pussy is pulling my fingers in.

Bella moaned softly and slowly moved her hips against my fingers as she kissed me. "It's all for you love, but please let me touch you too, I can't get into those tight jeans of yours."

I smiled and slowly popped the button of my jeans open before sliding them down my legs a little. "I'm all yours love, do to me what you will."

She smiled and kissed me softly as we slowly brought each other to heaven, knowing that it was something we needed and now could do without being disturbed.

Bella's POV

By the time we were home again, it was nearly dinnertime, but it had been worth it in my opinion, because I had never felt better after making love to my Rosalie.

We had also decided to let everyone share in our happiness, and had gathered the entire family in the living room, and I had to admit that I was surprised that Alice hadn't jumped us yet, because I was sure she had seen it already.

"You are probably wondering why we called this meeting, but I promise that is only good news. We were given a surprise today at the doctors office. It seems that Rosalie and I are not just expecting one little girl, but rather are expecting twins."

There was a moment of silence before the room almost literally exploded, Alice of course being the first one to give us both a hug and her congratulations. "That's great news! I'm so happy for you two."

I smiled and relaxed into the hug. "Thank you Ali. But I am surprised you didn't see it already."

She smiled at that. "I'm having a bit of trouble seeing anything concerning her, or well, them now. To be honest it worries me a little."

I smiled at her. "I'm sure it will be fine Alice. You yourself said that sometimes it is better to be surprised."

The Pixie smiled at that. "I know, but I am so used to have at least some guidelines."

I smiled at her as she stepped back in Jasper's arms as Jane came up to hug me. "Congratulations Bella. I'm so happy for you."

"Thank you Jane, and I am sure that you will an even more amazing Aunt now that you will be an Aunt for twins."

Jane smiled at that. "Trust me that I will do my very best to be the best Aunt possible, and you know I detest failure."

"I know, although I think they will have us all wrapped around their fingers." I said with a smile.

Jane smiled at that. "I'm sure they will, but I think no one more than their grandmothers."

I nodded as Esme swept me into a hug. "Congratulations sweetie. We're so happy for you two."

"I will admit it was a bit of a shock when we heard, but we are over the moon too now that we've had time to process it all." I said with a smile.

Esme smiled at me as I stepped back into Rosalie's arms, feeling her irritation a little. "It's okay love, the rest of the family is just as excited about this as we are."

Rosalie smiled and kissed me softly. "I know, I can't help it."

I smiled and pressed a kiss to my cheek as the rest of the family congratulated us in a bit more demure manner, not wanting to aggravate my Goddess even more.

Once everyone had settled down a bit, Esme disappeared into kitchen, stating she had was going to make me a surprise for dinner, and of course I couldn't dissuade her from this, which got me a sympathetic smile from Sulpicia.

"I'm going to go and change for a bit love, this outfit may draw a bit too much attention when I'm hunting tonight." Rosalie said with a soft smile.

I nodded and kissed her softly before she walked upstairs, and of course I was immediately flanked by Jane and Alice. "So Bella, what are our plans for tonight? We have the whole living room to ourselves after all, and that means we can use the good TV." Alice asked excitedly.

I smiled at her. "Since I know both of your tastes are as different as night and day, let's make a selection of a couple of movies that we can agree on, since I doubt Jane would want a bubbly girls night, and honestly I would agree with that."

Alice nodded at us both. "Of course, I wouldn't want to antagonize Jane just as we are starting to find some common ground."

I smiled at that. "I'm sure that in roughly four months the two of you will have plenty of common ground. I think you two will be a great team of aunties."

They shared a smile with each other. "Of course we will, we would do anything for your daughters, as we will for you." Jane said with a smile.

"With a few notable exceptions of course. Those will always remain for Rosalie." I said with a smile.

They both smiled at that. "As it should be Bella, we all know and respect the sanctity of the mating bond." Alice said with a soft smile.

I smiled and hugged her, knowing she had a daily quota of hugs that she upheld with me, and I was pretty sure it hadn't been met today. "Most of us anyway, let's not forget about Edward here. I'm pretty sure he is still sniffing around thinking of a way to get me away from Rosalie."

"If it makes you feel any better, we haven't had any signs that he is close. The last reports tell us that he is still in somewhere in Europe." Jane said softly.

I smiled at that. "Thank God for silver linings then. As far as I'm concerned he can stay there."

"He'd better, because I will not show him anymore mercy for what he put you through." Rosalie said as she pressed a kiss to my cheek.

I smiled and kissed her softly. "I know you won't and he deserves none, although it might be best to let Mom judge him first. I want to see him get ripped a new one."

Rosalie grinned at that. "I think everyone wants to hear that, and Sulpicia already said that if he shows up again I will have the privilege of ending him, or both of us if you are already turned by that time, but I think that is unlikely, he was never patient."

"Oh I know, and as long as I can watch, I'm okay with it." I said with a smile.

She nodded and kissed me softly, taking a little while to relax with me until Esme called me in for dinner.

Alice's POV

When the others had left, Jane and I worked quickly to make the living room comfortable for Bella while she took a shower.

"So Pixie, what do you have planned for tonight?" Jane asked with a smile.

I smiled at the blonde. "Nothing much to be honest. It'll depend on what Bella is in the mood for tonight. I try not to look for things like that most of the time, especially for Bella. She's had enough having someone control her life with Edward and I refuse to do that to her, but my guess is that she wants to watch a comedy and cuddle. It is a pretty standard movie night."

Jane nodded at that. "Will Rosalie be okay with that though?"

"She will. She knows that Bella only sees us as sisters and that Bella is a very affectionate person. There have been many movie nights or sleepovers where Bella and I were cuddled up together while watching something on TV." I said with a smile.

Jane nodded and smiled as we heard Bella come down, so she flitted into the kitchen to get her snacks.

"Hey Bella, ready for tonight?" I asked with a smile.

She nodded and sat down on the couch, pulling a blanket over her body almost immediately. "Of course I am. It's been too long since we had a movie/girl's night, which reminds me of something. Heidi, we're ready whenever you are."

The brunette walked into the living room with her trademark grin. "I hope this is okay. I've never really experienced something like this."

I smiled at her. "Of course it is. The more the merrier I always say."

Heidi smiled and took a seat as Jane came back into the living room with several bowls of snacks for Bella. "I didn't really know which ones you wanted, so I took a few. I hope you're still hungry."

Bella smiled at her as she patted the seat next to her, clearly intending to monopolize the petite blonde. "I'm always hungry these days. Must have something to do with these two." She said pointing at her belly.

Jane smiled and took a seat next to Bella. "I'm sure it has, so what are you in the mood for tonight. I am told we have a wide selection available."

"How about an action comedy. Didn't you get National Treasure recently Alice?" She asked with a smile.

I nodded and quickly found it in the gigantic map we had for our DVDs, and once I started it, I cuddled in next to Bella, who only smiled as she rested her head on my shoulder, leaning against me as she stretched out her legs over Jane's lap.

"I must say it is a bit weird watching you be so intimate with us all knowing how much in love you are with Rosalie. I have never really seen this before." Heidi said with a soft smile.

Bella smiled at that. "I'm by nature an affectionate person, and since meeting Alice that has only increased. Don't get me wrong, I love Rosalie with all of my heart and soul, and will always prefer to cuddle with her at times like this, but I just can't help but accept all of the warmth you have given me since I met you all."

We smiled at her. "We will gladly give you all of the familial love and warmth you deserve Bella. You've done much for us too, because this wouldn't have been possible if we hadn't met you and Esme latched onto you as her favorite daughter, and in turn would tell Sulpicia of that, which brings us to where we are now."

Bella smiled at that. "The fates have been kind to us these past couple of months, and from what I have heard from everyone, it is well overdue."

We all shared a look with each other and then smiled. We all knew she had a point, but that there were a lot of nuances to this, but we were also okay with not stirring that pot too much, since I knew Rosalie would get to that at some point.

"What's wrong, I can see there is something you don't want to tell me." Bella said softly.

We smiled at her. "Nothing is wrong, sweetie. We shared that look because we know that while it is true what you said, that it might be a bit of an oversimplification of things. We all come from very different eras and backgrounds and as you well know, treatment and the position of women has changed a lot through the ages, but it is true that none of us had an easy life before we were turned. It is just a bit more nuanced." Heidi said with a soft smile.

Bella smiled at that. "I know, and I wasn't trying to downplay anything, it's just that I've learned in recent months that looking at the past too much can be crippling and that it sometimes helps just to live in the moment. It has been the only way that I have been able to process everything that happened."

"We understand that Bella, and I hope you know that we will always be here for you, and not just us, but the entire family with us. All we want for you is to be happy, healthy and safe." I said with a soft smile.

She smiled at me. "And I am, more than I ever thought possible, or even deserved to be, because I'll be honest, growing up I never thought that I deserved the love and warmth that you have all given me so freely. So that's why I sometimes feel a bit uncomfortable, but it is something I am working on."

I smiled and hugged her to me. "I know, and we're all very proud of you of how you have coped with everything so far."

She smiled and relaxed against me as she slowly fell asleep, which is how Rosalie found us a few hours later. "It's not what it looks like Rose. She fell asleep during the movie and I didn't want to wake her to get her to bed."

Rosalie smiled at me. "I know, she's stubborn like that. I'll take her upstairs and get her in bed. I think she'll take it better with me." She said as she gently scooped up Bella in her arms and carried the sleeping brunette upstairs.