Edward
The smell of my moms cooking filled the house and the sounds of my sister humming to songs stuck in her head on the sofa across from me, typing out something for her work.
It was the best feeling to be home on my parents big comfy couch while my mom made me food and my sister was here to keep me company. Being able to relax was something I valued so much these days especially when it's in your hometown with family.
"Alice" Mom came rushing in from the kitchen.
"Do you mind running to the store I'm missing some chili powder and I think this recipe could really use some?" she asked with a wide hopeful smile on her face.
"Yeah of course mom, just give me fifteen minutes to finish up this first draft for next weeks article." Alice was a fashion editor for a popular west coast magazine, it was her dream job and she loved it so much.
"I can go" I replied quickly, secretly wanting to drive around the small town and see how everything's been.
"Oh Edward honey you've been traveling all day and I'm sure you are tired, it's ok your sister can go."
"No really mom it's fine I don't mind, plus it's the perfect excuse to drive that nice Audi you've got." She chuckled. In high school I always begged her to let me drive the Audi around but she was so worried I'd crash it.
Grabbing the keys from the hook by the front door I headed out to the car, taking my time getting to the store while I drove on the small roads of Forks Washington. Drove past the high school, the diner, the park and even the pretty white house where a pretty brunette once lived.
I pulled up to the only grocery store in town and found a parking spot. The rain had lighten up so I didn't even have to bring an umbrella when I walked into the store. Trying not to draw attention to myself, I grabbed a basket and headed to where I knew they kept all the spices in the tiny store.
The aisle was empty besides a woman standing at the far end checking off a list. Walking closer I recognized the beautiful brown hair and short frame from all the days spent in high school.
"Bella Swan is that you?" I asked
She turned around, suddenly aware that I was standing there with a look just as surprised as mine.
"Oh my gosh Edward hi" She smiled
"Wow I haven't seen you in so long, how's everything going?"
"Um pretty good, I'm still doing some of the casual photography stuff you know. What are you doing at the store? Esme send you on an errand?" she joked.
"Actually yes she needed some chili powder for dinner and being her favorite son I happily agreed to to make the long five minute drive all the way here to the store just for her" I exaggerated and picked up the tin on the shelf in front of us.
She smiled along with me and softly laughed at my dramatic tone.
"So you're in town for the reunion I'm guessing..." She asked.
"Yep, Alice wouldn't let me miss it. I can't believe it's been ten years. You'll be there right?"
"Yep, Angela would through a fit if I didn't show."
"Well I guess I'll see you then Bella."
"See you tomorrow Edward." She smiled a big smile and walked down the next aisle while I paid for the chili powder.
For some reason I couldn't wait to see her.
AN
it's literally been so long since i posted i hope you didn't lose faith in me :)