Adelyn POV:
I know Edward would hate me if I did this but I need to do this so I went to Bella's house and climbed the window and waited for her to wake up.
Bella sudden;y jolts up opening her eyes and rubbing to get clear vision.
Addy what are you doing ? asked Bella.
Can't I give gift before my family I said giving her the gift.
She groaned and picked the necklace I brought.
Wow, thanks Addy said Bella hugging me.
I'm glad you liked, Charlie is coming so I better scoot I said and jumped from the room through the window and went to my car and drove back home so I can get ready for school. I wasn't prepared to go to school according to Alice.
Bella POV:
Adelyn just jumped and went home as of cue Charlie entered the room carrying two gifts.
Happy Birthday Bells said Charlie.
Dad, we agreed, no gifts I said.
Well I see you have already have one here so these doesn't count said Charlie giving me the presents.
It's Addy's present she placed it on our prom night and gave me clues now to find it I lied.
She know's how to hide said Charlie.
Okay this is actually kind of great dad I said.
Goes with this one from your mother. We coordinated - well, she coordinated me said Charlie.
I open the second gift to reveal a scrap book.
To put your pictures in, record your senior year - man, senior year. How'd you get so old so fast? asked Charlie.
Not that old I said.
I don't know. Is that a wrinkle? asked Charlie
I raced to the mirror, searches her face.
I was kidding said Charlie.
So not funny, Dad I said.
Normal POV:
Bella climbs out of her truck, shouldering her book bag. She looks around the parking lot, seeking Edward - but only saw Jasper, Alice and Adelyn talking to each other.
Adelyn smiled and walked up to Bella and gave her a hug.
Happy Birthday Bella, and nice lying to Charlie already said Adelyn.
Oh, I should have said that Adelyn just came through the window and gave me the present said Bella returning the hug.
You never know someday this will make sense to somebody said Adelyn went back to Jasper who gladly accepted her in to his arms.
Bella shakes her head and went to find Edward.
Wherefore art thou, Bella? asked Mike.
She turns as Mike, Eric, Angela and Jessica approach.
He means will you finish the Shakespeare assignment? said Jessica.
No, I don't - okay I do said Mike.
I can help you with it - but first - (pulling out her camera) I need a picture. My mom's expecting a scrapbook full of memories said Bella.
Angela (holds up her own camera) and said I take 'em, I don't pose for 'em.
You do today said Bella
She pushes Angela to the others; they arrange themselves -
You'll Photoshop my nose if it looks big, right? asked Jessica.
Don't worry, I'm in the picture; no one will be looking at you guys said Eric.
Jessica scoffs, Angela points her camera at Bella
Oh good. Cullen's here said Mike.
Edward climbing out of his silver Volvo.
Yay said Jessica dryly.
Check ya later said Eric
- But Bella doesn't register their tone. She's transfixed by Edward who approaches, eyes never leaving hers. He
reaches her, washing away all her concerns -
Happy birthday said Edward.
- except that one. Her face falls.
Don't remind me said Bella.
Your birth is definitely a day to celebrate said Edward.
Not for me said Bella.
Eighteen is a little early to be worrying about your age said Edward.
It's one year older than you said Bella.
Bella, I'm ninety said Edward.
True. Maybe I should be creeped out that I'm dating such an old guy said Bella.
Yes, it's the age that's creepy, not the fact that you're dating a vampire said Edward.
Then he kisses her, tenderly, adoringly. She kisses him back... despite their restraint, the passion mounts... until
he pulls away. As always, both are left wanting more.
That's enough love birds we have class said Adelyn as she came to pick her books that she left in the car.
Addy you came to see us not to search for the books said Edward. Adelyn just stick her tongue at him and went back to the school.
We have class said Edward.
Right, class said Bella.
Catching their breath, they start towards school... but stops hearing something in his mind.
Hey we are here to Bella and we will leave as soon as possible it's just a little gift my cousin wants to give it Bella said Selena.
Someone wants to meet you said Edward irritated.
Bella said Jacob as his cousin Selena as they jogs up carrying used car parts.
God Jacob, what are they feeding you on that rez steroids ? your huge said Bella.
Wouldn't seem so drastic if you come around here said Selena.
Hey, Sel how are you ? asked Bella.
I'm good Bella said Selena hugging her.
You too Sel. seriously stop using those said Bella.
I don't use them, Bella come to the rez sometimes with Charlie said Selena still looking at Edward without taking her eyes.
I will soon. But isn't both of your school like ten miles that way ? asked Bella.
Just here buying these for the rabbit. We almost done with the rebuilding. Sel helps me with the money said Jacob.
Jake aren't you forgetting something asked Selena rolling her eyes.
He pulls from his coat a small woven Dream catcher, feathers dangling from it. He hands it to her.
I saw Sel make one so I brought it and thought you would need. It catches bad dreams said Jacob.
This, I need. It's great said Bella.
The bell is about to ring said Edward.
The bell rings Jacob gives Edward an amiable smile, with just a hint of snarks.
Ohh, look at you all physic said Jacob.
I don't have that particular gift. But i can read a watch. I'm clever that way said Edward.
Jacob was about to say somethings he was cut off by Selena.
Jake that's enough, sorry said Selena as Jacob and Edward share a tight smile. Bella intercedes, squeezing Jacob's arm.
Bye Jake Sel and thank you said Bella.
Edward guides her away. As they walk off -
How come Jacob Black gets to give you a gift and I don't asked Edward.
He's just a friend said Bella.
"Friends" don't make his cousin make the perfect dream catcher for more than two weeks said Edward.
Stop reading his mind if he bothers you so much said Bella.
Little hard to tune out said Edward.
She just laughs, but Edward look back at Jacob and Selena with resentment. Jacob holds his gave.
Edward and Bella enter the double doors - suddenly a small, wrapped gift appears in Bella's face. Alice presents it.
Happy - started Alice.
Shhh! said Bella.
Alice whispers in Bella's ear as she hugs her.
Over Alice's shoulder, Bella sees Jasper and Adelyn as Jasper keeping his distance.
He offers her a pleasant nod still holding Adelyn closely. Bella tries to hide Alice's present, hoping no one noticed -
Addy you said only it's yours. Alice didn't I say no gifts ? asked Bella.
You gave the gift first and you lied. You did Bella, I didn't. We've already seen you open it and guess what ? You love it said Alice.
You both had a vision about my birthday ? asked Bella.
Yes, and about the green dress and necklace you'll be wearing to your party tonight said Alice.
Those match perfectly said Adelyn.
My party ? asked Bella.
Please ? It'ii be fun. We been planning for two days said Alice.
I... guess I can deal said Bella.
- Great ! see ya at seven ! said Adelyn hurriedly.
Alice and Adelyn said and races off before Bella can change her mind.
Which is when Bella realizes -
Wait, Jasper, no fair with the mood control thing said Bella.
He offers an apologetic bow before Adelyn drags him away.
How do you know it was Jasper and not Addy asked Edward.
I forgot she could do that too said Bella.
Vampires - you don't trust them, trust me said Edward.