Epilogue – Bella
My first year as a vampire was a happy one. With the Cullens' help, Edward and I were married a few months after my change. Unfortunately, my parents and human friends couldn't attend. It would've been difficult to explain how I was marrying a man who was declared dead months ago. I was happy to speak to my parents again. Dad was mad at me, but still glad to know I was safe. I told him that I went for a walk in the woods the next morning and fell in the river. When I fell, I bumped my head on a rock and I was carried out for miles. This was a completely far-fetched story, but stranger things have happened.
When I went to see my parents in Forks, I told them that I suffered from hypothermia, which caused my skin to be so pale. It was a permanent effect from my illness. Alice had gotten me contact lenses for my eyes and I hated them. The flimsy bits of plastic in my eyes were annoying. Focusing my eyes, I could see them beating eaten away by the venom. They weren't going to last long. Mom was so happy that I was home, she didn't care what I looked like. Charlie was a bit more suspicious, but he didn't want to go into it any further.
"Well, kid, what are you going to do?" I looked at Charlie, seeing every crinkle in his skin, "I want to go to college. Nothing has changed about that. I'm really sorry you were so worried about me." Mom hugged me, "We didn't want anything to happen to you." During my time in Forks, I went to see Jacob. Carlisle showed me the boarder. Edward and I waited until a wolf found me. My nose crinkled as the huge wolf came towards me. I blinked once, holding my breath, "I'd like to speak to Jacob."
The large black wolf nodded. "Sam said you can follow him." My eyebrows pulled together. "Sam? Sam Uley?" The wolf nodded again. My breath was caught in my throat. Sam was a friend of mine and he was the large black wolf that aided us that night. Edward kissed my temple, "I'll be waiting right here." Walking alongside Sam in his wolf form, others came and I was getting nervous. These animals were huge. My eyes closed, "I'd like to thank all of you for helping me that night." Sam's black eye looked me over. I looked at him, "I know you don't think me being a vampire is a good thing, but it is better than being dead. At least I can still see my family."
The wolf huffed. I half-smiled, "Sam, I'm still Bella, just a stronger version." "I can take it from here, Sam." Jacob walked out of the trees. He stood several feet away from me, "So, what are you doing here?" My shoulders slumped from his mean tone. "Jake, don't be mad. You did what you could," I explained. The other wolves walked away, but I could still here a few lingering behind. Jacob shook his head, "No, Bells. I should've gotten you away from that leech sooner." I shrugged, "It doesn't matter now. But I still appreciate your trying to save me. I couldn't have asked for a better best friend."
My arms rose, waiting to hug him, but he scent was sickening me. Jacob shook his head slowly, cringing away. The both of us laughed. "Just do me one favor, Bella." I smiled, "What is it?" He smiled, "If that bloodsucker ever hurts you, let me know. I'll handle it." I huffed and glared at me, "I will. But, just so you know, you'll be helping me with that, not doing it for me." We laughed again, "Bye Bella." "Bye Jake." I watched as he walked away and phased into his wolf form. Turning back, I ran back to the treaty line, where Edward was waiting for me.
The following fall, Alice, Jasper, Edward and I attended Dartmouth. Jasper had to falsify some records for Edward so that he could attend the school. College life was so different. On campus, sever students vied for my attention, even when they knew I was a happily married woman. Edward picked me up from my classes every day, trying to keep my admirers at bay. I couldn't help but smile at Edward's jealousy. "Stop letting those guys get to you." Edward pulled my hand to his lips, "I can't help it sometimes. You tempt them too much." I pulled my hand away quickly, "Oh, I do it." He nodded, "Yup, in those jeans, you could tempt a priest." I looked down to the form fitting blue jeans and high boots I was wearing. My hand drifted down his chest, past his stomach and the waistband of his pants, "Am I that tempting?" Edward looked at me, "Oh yes."
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Sixty Years
Alice and I were closer than anyone else in the family. In our time together, Emmett and Jasper were amazing brothers to me. Emmett enjoyed picking on me, putting me in headlocks and messing my hair. I think it's still revenge from all the lost wrestling matches and arm-wrestling matches. Sometimes, Rosalie would help get Emmett off.
Now, our family lived in Canada, close to Alaska. In these past years, all of us attended school together. Edward and I attended law school together and have worked in law firms. For our time alone, Edward and I would frequently run in the mountains, hunting the big prey and swimming in the hidden lakes. "Are you alright, love? You're really quiet," he asked one morning as we watched the sunrise.
I snuggled closer into his chest, "I'm fine. Don't worry about me." He kissed my hair, "You're my wife. Worrying about you is part of the job description." I turned around to wrap my arms around his neck, placed my legs on either side of his body and kissed him. He rolled us over, so that we were lying on the ground, "Bella," he crooned, "I wish I could have…" I stopped him with a kiss. "Don't. We have each other and that is what we wanted, just not in the exact why we thought."
Edward smiled, "You're right. I have you for the rest of my life," he brushed my hair back, "I have my Bella." He kissed me, holding me closer to him. I knew he was still upset about my transformation, but I had an eternity to show him I was happy with this life.
