Disclaimer- All recognizable characters belong to Mrs. Stephenie Meyer, whereas all new characters belong to me.

Chapter 4- Destiny?

I scanned the shelves, seeing something I'd never used before I diverted my attention to that. The label said it was to make someone's hair fall out. I snickered and put it back on the shelf. Some of these spells were funny. Yuzria came around the corner, his face serious as he glanced at the rows upon rows of vials. I smirked and looked back at the shelf. " Oh hey, lavender and chamomile. Didn't you need those?" I asked him. He nodded his head and held out his basket as I dropped them in there.

" It's unusual, to see a vampire who's into magic." He told me. I rose an eyebrow and scooted closer to him.

" I told you I'm not the most common vamp." I said as an answer. He smiled and shook his head.

" That you aren't Isabella." He turned his attention back to the vials and I frowned slightly. I was totally just flirting. What was wrong with me! I mentally smacked myself and focused on the task at hand. Edward was getting Yuzria clothes as I was getting him some of his witchy materials. I had to admit, I sorta thought he'd at least have a broom or something. I mean something from all the legends had to be true! But he didn't have a cloak, witch hat or broom that I knew of. Maybe they were burned in his house though. . . I shook my head and cleared my throat; what a thing to be thinking about in a frigging witch store. I picked up a small black vial and read the label then winced. It was for burning limbs. Ouch. But, it could also come in handy so I dropped it in the basket for me. Yuzria looked at the vial then me, his eyebrow raised. I simply smiled and walked away; some things are better left unsaid. I turned the corner and glanced at a spell book sitting on a bookshelf, it was covered in a thick glass shield. 'Guess it's for show.' I thought to myself and tapped the glass. It wouldn't withstand a vampire fist though. " Yes it would." Yuzria said from behind me. I jumped a little and whirled around.

" Holy shit where did you come from? And how did you know what I was thinking." I exclaimed. He smiled and pointed to the book.

" Everyone comes into this store thinking they'll be the ones to get the book out. But it's programmed to zap anyone twenty feet who tries." He answered. " And I'm surprised I managed to spook a vamp." I narrowed my eyes and growled softly.

" You didn't spook me, I was just startled. And this isn't the store I come to, so I don't know that I can't break the book under the glass. Why do they have it under glass anyways?"

" Because it's not meant to be in an ordinary witch's hands. It was Merlin's spell book." My mouth dropped open a little and I looked at the book.

" No shit! He was real!" Yuzria laughed and nodded his head. " Wow, guess you learn new things every day now don't you." I said. I felt him tap my shoulder and turned around. He had a small pair of vampire fangs in his hand and a huge grin on his face.

" Look, it's you!" He cried in amusement. I rolled my eyes and snatched the teeth out of his hands.

" We don't have fangs." I muttered. " Stupid Bram Stocker." Yuzria chuckled, his green eyes gleaming in the store lights. "It's not funny." I told him.

" Yes it is." He replied in between laughs. I sighed and brushed my hair out of my face.

" Do you have everything?" I asked him wearily. He shook his head yes and we walked over to the counter. I went to take out some cash but he put his hand on mine and whipped out a credit card. I arched my eyebrow and put my wallet back into my pockets. " Hmm, big spender." I murmured. He smiled and took the bag from the lady at the counter. Her gaze landed on me and she looked at Yuzria, a look of disappointment on her face. I scowled and snapped my teeth at her. She jumped back slightly, but then composed herself and smoothed her clothes.

" Have a good day Mr. Menti." She said and walked off. I looked at Yuzria and giggled.

" Menti?" I said. His smile lowered and he pointed towards the door. Still chuckling, I followed him outside and threw his stuff in the trunk. I was getting into the car when my cell phone rang. I pulled it out of my pocket and flipped it open as I sat in my seat.

" Yello?" I said.

" Hey, are you almost done?" Edward asked. I smiled and turned the car on.

" What's it to ya?" I teased, hearing him laugh slightly on the other end.

" Forgive me for wanting to spend some time with my fiancée."

" Ah, well. I suppose I can give you that. We'll be home in ten minutes."

" Okay, see you then love." I made a kiss sound and closed the phone. Out of the corner of my eye I could see Yuzria smiling softly. I pulled out of the driveway and took off, going at least. . . Well, I didn't want to look at the speedometer to find out.

" What?" I questioned him. " What's with the smile?"

" You just seem happy with him." He replied. I shook my head and bit my lip down slightly.

" I am."

" Are you? Really?" I looked at him, a frown on my face.

" Of course I am. Why do you think I said yes when he proposed? Besides, what do you care?" I snapped. He raised his hands in surrender and leaned into his chair.

" I was just asking Bella. No need to get defensive." I growled and kept my eyes on the road.

" I'm not getting defensive." I replied. " I'm merely stating my point. Yes I love Edward, with everything I have." He closed his eyes and exhaled softly.

" That's good." He whispered. The road whipped before me, trees flashed before my eyes. I knew I wasn't making a mistake. I loved Edward, and I wasn't rushing into anything. We were forever, we had a love deeper than anything. I knew that. . . At least I thought I did. I hit the steering wheel in frustration, and I swear I saw Yuzria smirk a little.

I wrapped myself in Edward's arms and smiled. He kissed the top of my head and sighed. I'd just gotten done telling him I wanted his parents to. . . Well that I was kicking them out. " Are you sure? I mean, I don't want them to be very far away for one. And I just think it'd be weird to not live with them." I tilted my head up and kissed him softly.

" You'll live. And Lanina told me that there's a house in the back of ours for sale. So, through our very big meadow like backyard, there's a house for your family!" I replied.

" I don't know. . ."

" Come on Edward, we need to leave by ourselves, at least for the first couple years of our marriage. I don't want your family around to hear every little thing."

" By ourselves? What about Lanina, Travis and now Yuzria?" He asked me. I lowered my gaze. Damn, he had me there.

" Well, Lanina is like my sister Edward. She's been there for me through a lot. And this is half her house too. She helps pay the rent. So she can have Travis stay. And Yuzria's house was burned down because he's siding with me!" I stood up and waved my hands up in the air. " Can't you at least think about it?" I questioned him. He got up and put his arms around my waist, pulling me close to him.

" If it's what you want, then fine. We'll show them the house and they can move. But you know we'll have to visit often." I looked into his topaz eyes and smiled.

" Of course." I placed my arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. " I love you Edward."

" I love you too Bella." He whispered in my ear. " Always." I leaned back into his arms and closed my eyes; deeply inhaling the scent of him. I knew he meant it, that we were forever. We were. Like Lanina said, we were destined to be. Too bad destiny doesn't always work my way. I guess it's true, that we all decide our own fate. . . Because I was starting to have second thoughts about my destiny with Edward.

Okay, I know, that was a total omg moment. But dw, haha. Hope you like it :) I know I like writing it. And Yuzria is a name I made up, or that I thought of. If someone's name is actually Yuzria, awesome. haha. It just came to me. haha. Thanks for reading!!

Until next time,

Faith