Bella and the Baby

By MistyriousCharades

Disclaimer: This is a fan inspired work based on a fictional piece created by Stephenie Meyer. I do not own or claim any and all entities belonging to Stephenie Meyer and all other parties involved. No money is being made and no copyright infringement intended.

A/N: Aww you guys! You're too nice. Yes, I know this story is rather cute! Lots of fluff! It's good to read stuff like that every now and then! Anyways because of your incredible nice-ness here's another chappie! Thanks so much for all your comments!

Chapter Three

I wasn't surprised to find the installed Babylove car seat inside my car, courtesy of Aunty Alice of course. Edward did the baby-handling which made me admire his protectiveness as I got into the front seat of the car. I waited for him and start the Volvo but when I turned to see where he had got to, I was surprised to notice that he was seated in the back right next to Sunny.

"Right," I surmised, "Exactly how do you plan we get to the meadow?"

He smiled, "Well you know the way, don't you?"

"You want me to drive your car?"

He winked, "Why not? We are a family aren't we? And besides, seated here next to this little one, I'm feeling uncannily human."

Family. "Edward, it's a doll."

"Bella, we've been through this... though if you'd rather prefer to sit here in the back, I don't mind driving, though maybe it was rude of me not to ask you first..."

"No, it's okay, I'll drive. I've spent more than enough time with her today anyway and the second I thought she was out of my hands she was back here into them with Alice."

I had never driven Edward's car before. I hadn't asked him and he'd never offered me but I guess he was thinking about Sunny and was probably scared that he would drive too fast. My much rather slower speed was finally a safer option.

It didn't take us very long to get there. I knew we wouldn't be able to stay long anyway because the sun would be setting soon so that was probably a good thing the trip hadn't been very long.

When we arrived, Edward so very gently took Sunny out of the car and placed her in my arms. Then he opened the boot and took out a picnic basket and an infant carrier, (not quite unlike the one that Jessica had).

"There's only one way we're going there before twilight," he said, "Strap Sunny to your chest in the infant carrier and then I'll have you both on my back and I can run there so we'll have more time to spare."

He held Sunny while I struggled to find how I was supposed to wear my (expensive) infant carrier.

He sighed, smiling at my clumsiness, "Okay the first mistake you're making," and it was harder for him to show me now that he was holding Sunny, "is that you're wearing it backwards."

I turned it around but apparently was still making mistakes. Edward remained patient with me as he advised gently, "No Bella, your left hand is supposed to go under the hole that reads L and your right hand crosses under the R..."

I moaned, "Can't you wear the stupid thing?"

He shook his head but that wasn't the answer, it was because he couldn't believe I was admitting defeat. "C'mon you're almost there... you just have to put the red clip in the red slot and the blue clip in the blue one..."

"Yes, I realised that Einstein."

He furrowed a brow, "Einstein was a genius but Bella he didn't invent the baby carrier."

I didn't reply.

He carried me on his back more gracefully then he had ever done and we sped through the forest. I had already learned the hard way a long time ago and kept my eyes closed. I was surprised however to find that Sunny enjoyed the experience as her small giggles vibrated against my chest.

The meadow welcomed us in a magical glow. Edward swiftly spread out the picnic blanket and got out some freshly made sandwiches. I cradled Sunny in my arms.

"Who made the sandwiches?" I asked curiously. "They're really nice."

"Would you believe me if I say I did?" Edward smiled. I knew he was joking around with me.

"No."

He laughed, "Ah there's no surprising you is there? Fine, I bought them – but I promise you I thought they were fresh!"

He threw the sandwich out of my hand just as I was in mid bite, "They were fresh!" I mumbled, "Now they're just covered in dirt. What did you do that for?"

He looked confused, "Can't you smell them? It's horrible."

True, my sense of smell wasn't as great as Edward's, I didn't know if any humans was, but as I started to sniff the air around me I could no longer smell the fragrance of the flowers surrounding us. A more powerful odour was taking control.

"Oh no," I sighed.

"What?" said Edward rushing to my side immediately, "What's wrong?"

I held up Sunny into his arms. He didn't take her. Instead he held his hands to his face to cover the odour that he could smell. I suddenly felt sorry that he was better at scents than I was.

He couldn't believe it. "It's her? Oh no it is her! Why does she smell so bad?"

I changed my expression immediately and Edward read it at once. "Oh! Okay... well, since you're eating..."

I couldn't believe he what he was actually offering. He reached into the picnic basket and pulled out a travel nappy change pad, powder, baby wipes and one of the cloth nappies I'm sure were the same ones Alice had bought earlier.

I really must have looked stunned because he took one look at me and shrugged, "How hard could it be?"

I gently handled Sunny over to him. As he placed her on the travel edition nappy change pad it was weird to notice the uniform robot movements she was making with her arms. I smiled to myself. I liked the idea of Robot-Baby. (It was a good new nickname for Jessica's doll)!

Edward took one look at my smile and assumed I was thinking of what he was doing, "You find this amusing do you?"

"Very," I agreed, "But you seem to know what you're doing."

He did it all very delicately as if she were made out of glass. It made me wonder what would happen if she were real because I couldn't imagine how anyone could treat her with more care than he was with her now.

"There is an amusing story to all of this," he surmised as he pinned her nappy back on. "I've finally found something to compare the smell of werewolf to you."

I raised an eyebrow at him, "Doll poo? Very amusing indeed, Edward."

I ate my sandwiches and we watched twilight come and go as the sun set for the day. Edward lay on his back, and placed Sunny on top. I was watching her move up and down as Edward slowly breathed in and out. She was fast asleep.

I tried not to get too lost in the moment. "It's getting dark... and cold... we should go home and place Sunny in her crib."

We had been in our meadow for a long time but there was still something holding me back. I didn't really want to leave.

"Or we could just stay here all night," Edward suggested. I liked that option. I lay down next to him and placed my head on his shoulder.

A/N: Well Breaking Dawn is almost here and I couldn't be happier (unless if I was actually getting it on the 2nd and not on the freaking 4th). I figure no one's going to read this fanfic after it comes out but thanks for your time. And I had such good plans for this story too. Still, I'm not giving up on this story just yet. There's a big twist to be revealed in the coming chapters, I can't wait to start writing it...