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Chapter 15

BPOV

6 months later...

Edward and I spent the night rearranging his CD collection and arguing about which order it should go in. It was never a real argument because we would both end up breaking out in fits of laughter whenever we seemed serious.

Being a vampire was getting easier every day. I was more in control of my powers, and my eyes were slowly turning topaz like Edward's, but they weren't there yet.

After going through hundreds of CD's, we ended up putting them back on the shelf exactly how they were before we took them off. I went to take a shower and immersed myself in the hot water.

When I was human, I would relish in a hot shower. I used to stand there until it ran cold feeling the warmth on my cold skin, but it didn't have the same effect on me now that I was a vampire.

I quickly washed all over and hopped out to grab a big fluffy white towel. I dried myself off and looked at what Alice had laid out for me today.

If I even try to pick out my own clothes now, I fear for my life. Alice has a wrath if I go out in public in anything other then what she approves "wearable". So now, I just let her pick out my clothes.

She laid out for me a green tank top that went under a black jacket with three quarter length sleeves. The jacket tied with a black leather belt. The pants were cotton and were also black. The shoes were black peep toes. She had laid out a black flower bangle bracelet and a black bubble bead necklace.

Alice sure liked the theme black...I think she said it "brought out my pale skin" or something like that. Whatever, I know she has my best interests at heart.

I exited the bathroom and wandered into the front hall.

Everyone was lounging in the kitchen, for what reason I have no idea. We don't even eat in there. I don't think anyone has even set foot in the kitchen since we moved in.

I wasn't really all that interested because Edward and I were going to be late.

He was talking to Emmett and Jasper as I walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder. "Edward? We need to go or we're going to be late."

His eyes lit up as he saw me and my face turned into a huge grin. He scooped me up into a hug and kissed my forehead. "I know love, one minute" he whispered in my ear.

He said his goodbyes to an annoyed Emmett and Jasper and turned back to me.

He grabbed my hand and led me out the doorway to the garage. "Bye guys! See you after!" I shouted behind me.

"Bye Bella" They all chorused after me.

We reached the garage and I climbed into the passenger seat of Edward's new 2008 Lexus SC 430. It was black, because he wanted a change from silver, with black and red interior.

I bought it for him for Christmas, because I knew he was upset that I made him leave his Volvo back at our old house with Carlisle and Esme.

He pulled out of the garage and sped down the road towards campus. He was driving with one hand and in the other one he grasped my hand.

I was thinking about how much I was stressed out with my other classes and how much I looked forward to my first class everyday when Edward turned his head towards me.

"A penny for your thoughts" Edward said in a soft voice.

I turned my face to meet his and smiled "Trust me, you don't want to know. I've got a lot going on right now and I'm a bit stressed out" He opened his mouth to reply but I cut him off before he could "And don't try to say that you aren't because I know you are. You have that big final project that's due soon and you can't tell me that you're not worried about it."

He smiled and brought my hand to his lips. "You caught me. Maybe I am worried because I've been spending too much time with my beautiful wife instead of working on my project."

I'm sure I would have been blushing if I could, but we pulled into the parking lot before I got the chance to respond.

I took a quick look at my watch. I had finally let Edward spoil me for Christmas and this is what he had bought me. As much as I'd hate to admit it, I loved the watch he'd got me. It was Tiffany...which I hadn't heard of until Alice squealed at me that it was apparently very nice jewellery. I assumed it was very expensive. It was an 18K white gold watch with diamonds surrounding the outside, it was all mine, and I loved it.

I saw that I was just going to make it to class if I ran now. I quickly kissed Edward goodbye, grabbed my bag out of the back and sprinted across the lawn.

I was late as I checked my watch again. I wasn't looking where I was going because I was so concerned, that I smacked head on into Professor Carlton.

I dropped to the floor with a loud thud...louder than it should have been for anyone normal. My stuff was everywhere, but when I fell, I smacked my head on the floor, I pretended like I was woozy even thought I was completely fine.

"Oh my gosh! Professor Carlton I am so sorry! I wasn't looking where I was going and now I'm really dizzy because I smacked my head on the floor!"

He had a concerned look on his face "Don't worry about it Bella, I wasn't looking where I was going either. You smacked your head pretty hard there. Are you okay?"

"Oh yeah I'm fine!" I grabbed all my stuff and hastily shoved it back into my bag. I stood up and pretended to stumble a bit for effect. I giggled in my head, this was kind of fun, except when I landed in his arms.

He caught me because he thought I was going to fall. He held on a little too long for my liking and I quickly stood up not liking the feeling of his hands on my body. I pretended like it didn't bother me.

"Are you sure you're okay Bella?"

"Oh yeah I'm sure" I said awkwardly "We should probably get to class, everyone's going to wonder where you are."

"Oh yes, that's a good idea."

We walked into the classroom and I hurried up to my seat. I sat down heavily and put a hand on my head pretending it hurt while Professor Carlton started the day's lecture.

After the class was over, I took my time cleaning up my stuff. Edward had to stay late to finish up a presentation he had to do for the next day so I wasn't meeting him for another half an hour.

Just as I got up to leave Professor Carlton called my name "Bella? Could I talk to you for a moment please?"

"Sure" I walked over to his desk and he sat down in his chair. He didn't speak right away so I looked around awkwardly at the classroom.

"Bella, you've been awarded a special opportunity to go study in Europe for your final project."

WHAT? I was so shocked I stood there with my mouth hanging open "I-I-I don't understand" I stuttered "I didn't apply for off campus work!"

His face was stern and he leaned forward to put his arms on his desk. "Bella, this is an incredible honour. First year students rarely get chosen for this. You would be a fool not to take advantage of this."

I stared at him in shock. How could he think that I could just drop everything to go to Europe? "Professor Carlton-"He cut me off "Please call me Ethan"

I felt even more awkward now he wanted me to call him by his first name? "I prefer Professor Carlton" I said with a hard edge in my voice "Professor Carlton, I can't just drop everything and go to Europe! I have a husband and a family here. It's not as easy as you make it sound!"

"Bella, you need to go to this program. I'll be there teaching you so all that's new is the location." He said this like it would instantly change my mind if he told me that he was going to be there. He was really starting to piss me off, but spending the rest of the semester in Europe did sound amazing. I wonder if Edward would go with me.

I sighed maybe if I agreed to go he would let me leave. He was starting to smell and I needed Edward's scent. I contemplated the pros and cons in my head for a couple of minutes before I answered "Professor Carlton, you're right this opportunity sounds amazing. I would love to go" I gushed fakely.

He jumped up and grinned "Good for you Bella. I like that you're taking your education seriously. You need to leave as soon as possible for London, so you should book a flight and find somewhere to stay immediately!"

Hold on a second, this was for my education and I still had pay for airfare and a place to stay? It wasn't a big deal, but still, he failed to mention that part when he was hyping up this "big opportunity".

I attempted a small smile. "Okay Professor, I better go do that! So if you'll excuse me..."

"Of course Bella" He came out from behind his desk and hugged me. I stood there awkwardly with my hands at my sides not hugging him back. It took him a little too long to catch on that I didn't appreciate his show of affection. Um, I don't think he's aloud to do that is he?

I turned away silently, picked up my bag and hurried out of the class.

Edward was waiting in the car already when I arrived and plopped down in the front seat.

He leaned in to kiss me but I left him hanging as I crossed my arms and stared out the window.

"Okay, hello to you to Bella" he said softly, his voice slightly hurt.

I sighed and turned towards him "Edward I'm sorry, I just...I got an offer from my professor to go study in London, and I kind of already agreed to go because he kept on pushing me to say yes and I didn't think and oh I'm really sorry!" I spat out fast.

His eyes widened "Bella that's amazing! You're going to London!"

I melted, he was so excited for me "You mean, you're not mad" I blinked my eyes which were wide in shock.

Edward looked at me confused "Bella, of course I'm not mad! How could you think that? This is an excellent opportunity that we will have an amazing time taking advantage of!"

I threw my arms around him "Oh Edward-"I pulled back and kissed him on the lips "Wait a second, did you just say we?"

He grinned "I did. My architecture program also offers positions in London so you and I can go together!"

I squealed "Edward that's amazing!" He started to pull out of the parking lot but I kissed him before he could.

Wait did I seriously just squeal? Jeez, Alice was rubbing off on me more then she even knew.

We arrived back at the house later than we expected because we went for "lunch".

As soon as I stepped in the door Edward left my side to make traveling arrangements.

Alice was by my side in a second. "Bella!" She squealed. See what I mean about the squealing thing? That's practically a second language to her! "I already have all your bags packed! You and Edward are so lucky to be able to go to London!"

Before I could even reply she skipped out of sight and I heard her say "JAZZ! Will you take me to London?"

I laughed as I made my way to our room and collapsed on the couch.

I smelled Edward before I saw him. He softly kissed my hair.

"Everything's all set. We leave for London in the morning."

Tadahh! What did you guys think? I think this is my longest chapter yet...but I'm not sure. There are pictures in my profile of Bella's outfit, Bella's watch, and Edward's new car. Please review and tell me what you think, it inspires me to write more! Thanks guys hope you enjoyed it!

Ametz :)