AN: Ok guys! So for a little bit these chapters are going to be written as if they were flashbacks. Eventually we'll end up back in Bella's room with her getting ready to leave for college. I know these chapters may seem quite boring but some introductory information has to be laid down. I SWEAR it will get hotter soon!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. They are Stephenie Meyer's property.

Chapter 2

"They've got great parents; I'm just trying to be the fun uncle"

Edward's POV

After my call with Bella I ran out of my house and got into my car. I sped all the way to my sister in laws office. She was one of the best real-estate agents Washington had to offer. "Rose!" I greeted her as I walked through the doors. She smiled and leaned in to give me the best hug she could in her current state. She was very pregnant with twins. As a matter of fact she was due in less than a month. Her and my brother, Emmett, had gotten married about a year ago and got pregnant instantly. Emmett had a real hard time staying off Rosalie if you know what I mean.

"How are you feeling Rose? Should you really be at work?" I asked as I rubbed her belly feeling one of my nieces kick.

"Edward I'm fine. Granted I am a bit tired but I can't stay at home any longer with Emmett getting the twins nursery ready. You know I never realized how bad his singing was until he started painting their room. He never shuts up" she said with a smirk.

"I think the almighty Emmett would be offended if he ever found out you were dissing his skills so I won't mention this to him" I said with a wink.

"Good because I don't think you'd want to mess with this pregnant lady buster" she said poking me square in the chest. She leaned in to give me another quick hug and then asked me why I was there while she ushered me to sit at her desk.

"Well Rose, I have been told you are the best at finding homes outside of the Washington area for sale" smiling at her as she leaned back in her chair.

"Ah, I wonder who told you that. They must be very smart. I would have to agree with them. Are you looking for a place near Harvard?" she asked while yawing slightly.

"You guessed it. I'm looking for either a nice two bedroom condo with lots of garage space or a small house. You see Bella is joining me at Harvard. I can't share a dorm with her so a place of our own is the best option I think"

Rose saw the shine in my eyes. She tried to get out of her chair to hug me one more time but I told her not to move one inch. Instead she smiled a huge smile and congratulated me.

"So Bella got into Harvard too eh? Remind me to call her later on so I can congratulate her" Rose said.

Bella and Rose had become quite close. From the time I started to date Bella they had a connection. Bella was even a bridesmaid at her wedding. They were always able to share secrets and gossip. Of course my sister, Alice, had an inseparable bond with both Rose and Bella as well. They would do everything together.

"She'll be thrilled to get your call. She's always asking how her god daughters to be are" I grinned at the thought. Emmett and Rose had already asked me and Bella to be the girls godparents. I was ecstatic. Those girls were going to be beyond spoiled by their Uncle that was for sure. I already had images of how excited they would be when I handed them the keys to their first cars on their sixteenth birthdays. You could say that was a bit much but not for my family.

I was brought back to reality when Rose waved her hand in front of my face.

"Earth to Edward" she said, "I've pulled up some places for you to look at. I've actually made it a side project of mine to look for new places for you to check out near Harvard since you were accepted. I personally could not stand staying in a dorm room" she said while rolling her eyes.

" Haha Rose, I would expect nothing less from you" then I stuck my tongue out at her. How very mature, I know. "So I know you can't join me on a visit down there to see the places but I'm bringing Bella down tomorrow as a surprise. She should have a say in where we live. Do you think you could print off all those addresses for me?"

"Anything for you Edward and I'll even phone my contacts down there to let them know they should be expecting to see my favourite brother in law within the next few days" she said while fiddling on the computer.

"Rose you are the best! Do you think Bella will like this surprise?"

"YES!" she practically screamed. "This is so exciting Edward! I am so very happy for you" she spoke as she handed me the freshly printed papers.

"Thanks Rose" I said as I grabbed the papers from her. "Would you like me to drop you off at home? I asked standing up from the chair. "You look exhausted".

"That's the best offer I've had all day Edward, I'd really appreciate it".

I quickly ran to her side to help he get out of her chair. She was quite a slow mover these last few months but nothing could stop Rose from doing what she wanted. She was the definition of a "go getter". She threw all her paper work into her purse and grabbed her cell phone off the desk. I helped her walk out of the office and I offered to lock the doors behind us.

Eventually, Rose made it into the front seat of my car. I knew she was uncomfortable based on the look on her face.

"Rose, tell me what I need to do you help you feel more comfortable" I looked at her from the drivers seat.

"Oh Edward don't worry about it. These girls just kick up a storm in there" she said pointing to her belly and rubbing it slowly.

"Trouble makers from the start eh? I like them already" I said with a laugh.

Thankfully she laughed too. "As long as they don't throw a fuss like this when they are teenagers, I'll be able to manage". She leaned her head against the window while shifting in her seat to try and get comfortable.

Before I knew it we were at her house. Naturally, she found the best house Washington State had to offer. It was enormous and had a huge backyard. I knew the girls would love growing up here. I even had my own room reserved in their house for the nights I stayed over to watch sports with Emmett. Rosalie was in the midst of getting a room ready for Bella as well. Everyone in the Cullen family had their own room in her house and she felt it was only fair that Bella have one too.

I walked over to the passenger side of the car and helped Rose out. She grabbed my hand and hurled herself out of the car. Thank goodness I was there to catch her or else I don't think she'd be able to get up again.

I escorted her to the front door. Without fail I heard Emmett singing his pretty little heart out along with the radio. Rose immediately rested her forehead on my shoulder and sighed.

"See Edward? Would you be able to live like this?" she asked as she tried to cover her ears.

I laughed for a good minute. She obviously didn't find this topic funny. I grabbed her hand and helped her through the front door.

Emmett came rushing down the stairs to greet us.

"Rose! What are you doing home so early? I wasn't expecting you" he said as he kissed her forehead.

"Edward came to visit me at the office and then he offered to drive me home since I looked so tired" she said with a slight smile.

"Little bro!" Emmett screeched as he hugged me. "Long time no see. What's going on?"

"Hey Em. Oh you know, nothing super special. Bella's just coming to Harvard with me" I said nonchalantly.

"WHAT!?" Emmett yelled. "Bro that's awesome! Maybe now you'll get a little action" he said with a wink.

"Emmett!" I yelled. "How many times have we gone over this, Bella wants to wait okay?". I was getting somewhat aggravated.

"Okay okay, calm down Edward. Sometimes you're such a downer. I was just kidding. You know how much I adore Bella".

That part was at least true. He did love Bella like a second sister. He was very good with her. I knew she felt the same way about him. Emmet was always there to save the day for her whenever I wasn't able to be around. I was unbelievably comforted by the fact that someone besides me would always be there to protect her, god forbid something ever happened.

"I know man, I know" I replied. "Look I wish I could stay longer but I got to get going. I need to book plane tickets for me and Bella so we can get down to Harvard tomorrow. Do me a favour and stop singing while you're home you're driving your wife insane not to mention those poor innocent little babies are going to grow up hating music" I said with a quick wink as I looked at Rose.

I gave Emmett a quick hug goodbye and made my way over to Rose. I gave her a huge kiss on her cheek and hugged her before lowering myself down to her belly and saying "be good for your mommy sweethearts, she's very tired" and then I placed two kisses on her belly for each of my nieces.

"I'll see you both when I get back from Boston. Please please please don't have those babies while we are away!" I said as I waved and let myself out of the house.

As I pulled out of their driveway I picked up my cell phone to call Alice.

"Alice, I'm glad I got a hold of you. I need you to do me a favour. Can you head to the mall and pick out enough clothes for Bella to last about 4 days? She'll need toiletries too, you know, hair spray, makeup, that kind of stuff"

"Oh my gosh you are asking me to shop? I'm already making my way to the Porsche. I'll get her everything she needs, maybe even some more just in case. Hold on a second, why am I doing this again?" she asked on the other side of the line

" Bella has been accepted to Harvard and has agreed to come with me. Tomorrow we leave for Boston. It's a surprise for her, I'm going to buy a place down there for us. We'll be staying awhile while we're house hunting" I stated.

"That's amazing Edward! That is going to be so much fun! Okay well I'm already half way to the mall. I better let you go. I'll meet you at the house a little after ten o'clock then?" she asked

"Sounds like a plan dear sister. Oh by the way can you get Bella some luggage. We're going to have to pack all of this for her tonight"

"Sure thing! I cannot wait! I'll see you at home! Love you!" she said and ended the conversation while I was pulling into the garage and parking my car.

I knew I could rely on Alice for anything I needed. She was my older sister and my best friend. When Emmett had left the house to move in with Rose when they were dating, it left just me and Alice to mope around. We became quite close and did practically everything together. Things changed a few years later when Alice ventured to New York City to study fashion at New York University. There she met her Fiancée, Jasper. He was studying to be an architect.

These two were meant for each other. I was pretty sure they could read each others minds. Both of them still have another year of university to complete and then they're getting married in the summer.

Upon announcing their engagement, Alice had asked Bella and I to be in the wedding party and we had agreed. Bella was beyond excited. Alice called her practically every night from New York to fill her in on new details regarding the wedding.

Alice still comes home during her summer break from school to spend time with the family and plan the wedding. Thankfully, Jasper has rented an apartment close by so they can still see one another.

I truly couldn't be happier for Alice. Jasper was a great guy and he fit in perfectly with our family. I would even dare to say that he was one of my best friends. Our love of cars was the main subject we had in common. Jasper had quite a collection at his parent's house in New York. He came from a very well off family and my parents approved of him immensely.

I'd been sitting in the garage for awhile reminiscing. I leaned my head back against my cars headrest. Now I was pondering about what was going to be happening in the future. I was a soon to be uncle, going to Harvard with the love of my life, and I was getting a brother in law finally! At this very moment my life was the definition of perfect…

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Hours later I had secured plane tickets for both Bella and I leaving from Washington and landing in Boston. Our plane was scheduled to leave the Washington Airport at 8.30am. I also rented a car for us, well an SUV, a Cadillac Escalade to be exact, and booked us the penthouse suite at the W hotel in Boston. Taking a break for a moment I slipped into my fleece pyjama bottoms forgetting about putting on a shirt and went to lie down in the middle of my bed. All that was left to do was to phone Charlie and ensure that Bella could go on this trip as well as pack mine and Bella's luggage. I was positive that Alice would come busting through my bedroom door at any moment with the entire contents of the mall in her tiny hands so I figured I better get the call to Charlie out of the way…