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It seemed that Bella was enjoying being me, while I on the other hand, was not having as much fun. I didn't realize how hard it was actually being a woman. I mean it was obvious someone above hated me, but getting her period. Come on! Some cruel harpy was after my ass. I couldn't believe I actually thought a tampon was candy, how embarrassing; at least I didn't put the shit in my mouth. Yuck! I certainly didn't like having my brother announce that I had gotten Bella's period, but that's my brother; loud-mouthed Emmett. The prick!

Man, those cramps are killer, not to mention I feel like a leaky faucet and the gas, it was awful. It smelled like forty kinds of ass. That could be part of the reason I avoided Bella during that time of the month. I loved her beyond anything, but hell even I'm not that brave. I wonder how long I'll be on this damn thing. Bella told me they could last anywhere from 3-7 days; which in 'Edward's terms' means, a fucking eternity. I can't believe she goes through this every month. I couldn't take it; the cramps, headaches, gas, and moodiness. And seriously, what is up with the cravings? Hell no, I'd boycott this shit. Hopefully I won't be in her body to much longer. I wonder if my mom has any chocolate.

"Edward?" I vaguely heard Carlisle say.

Now, that I think about it, I think the pad idea was a bad one. I feel like I'm wearing a diaper and it keeps bunching up in between my ass cheeks. I may just brave the tampon and have Bella tell me how to insert it again, maybe. Trying to explain to my family about the switch was very hard and very confusing. It also didn't help that Bella could read my families thoughts. They could be telling her all my secrets. Oh man, I'm really turning into a girl now, worrying about my secrets. Especially from Alice. The things she's no doubtedly seen me do. No, that wasn't me in the shower masturbating while envisioning Bella, ummm… I mean Rosalie, wearing nothing but her cowgirl boots and some hot pink pasties. It was all Emmett. Yep, he's the one.

"Edward?" I felt Bella shake my shoulder.

It seems like my Bella likes to go faster than she thought, even if her body doesn't like it. I'm glad she's happy. While she was driving, I realized that Bella was free. Free from her clumsy body, free from me holding her back and always protecting her. Now that she was in my body, she could be care-free and have the fun she always wanted. The roles reversed and she became the infallible one. I think this little experience is helping out in her favor. I'm starting to see that maybe I smother her.

"EDWARD!!" Bella screamed, startling me from my thoughts.

"Huh? What?" I asked her with a look of confusion spread across my face.

"We were discussing the night at the carnival and you seemed like you weren't here," Carlisle said to me in a calm voice. "Can you tell me again what happened while you were visiting with Lady Zafrina," he asked me as he was jotting a few notes. "Well, It was my, I mean Bella's idea to go see her. I didn't want to because of Alice, but it was something that Bella really wanted to do. After we first walked, we read each other's horoscopes," Carlisle cut me off, "Do you remember what they said?"

"Well, mine said that I needed to let my hair down and have fun, and how happy I am. There was one part that struck me; it said that someone may act out of character," she said as she looked at me with wonderment in her eyes.

"Edward's horoscope said something about how his relationship will go further with me, how he will be able to understand me better in our relationship. There were two major things that stuck with me as we read his. One was something about learning how to share on intimate levels brings some measure of joy and the other was not to be afraid to make a break with the past, but move slowly and cautiously rather than acting on impulse. What do you think dad, I mean Carlisle?" she asked my father. She has a good memory for a human, I thought. I know I blushed when she mentioned the 'intimate' part to my father because he chuckled. If this keeps up, I may as well just paint Bella's face red and save myself the trouble.

"Well, I don't know what that means. Maybe that you both can try something new but to go slowly and cautiously and be patient with the outcome; not to rush anything. Do you remember anything she said to you when she did your individual readings?" I noticed my father and Bella having a silent conversation. "Hey, I'm right here, if you need to say something then say it," I said as I glared at them both.

"She was just wondering how to tell you that you need to change your diaper, I mean pad. You've had a bit of a leakage. Bella, you might want to give him some Midol, he's being rather snippy don't you think?" my father said laughing as Bella handed me another pad and two tiny white pills. I noticed Bella's eyes change to onyx and she began to squirm a bit in her seat.

"Umm, I think I would like to use the tampon. I am so very uncomfortable in this thing; it does feel like a diaper," Personally, I was tired of looking like I dropped a load in my pants, "Will the Midol help with the cramps? What about the gas? Do I need some Beano? And do you always get a craving for chocolate?" I asked her as she nodded and handed me a tampon, "Oh yeah, I need you to explain how to use this again," after Bella once again explained the proper usage of the tampon, I excused myself to the bathroom.

I plotted in my mind how I would manage the transition from pad to tampon. It seemed like a well thought out plan until I actually got to the bathroom. I walked over to the toilet and once again closed my eyes before I pulled my skirt and panties to my ankles. That was a fact I couldn't wrap my mind around. Me, Edward Cullen, wearing silky panties and a skirt. They were breezy though, and comfortable. It was kind of like letting your best friend sleep in a silk hammock. Ok, so I sat down and removed the pad. I wasn't real clear what to do with it other than it needed to be discarded, so I put it in the most logical place; the toilet. I removed the packaging from the tampon , sucked in a deep breath, and proceeded to do as Bella instructed. Shit, that hurts, I thought. Either there was a defect with this one or I wasn't doing it right because it wasn't going in. Maybe if I switch positions, I wondered. I tried hiking one leg up, but the only thing I got from that experience was the knowledge of how flexible Bella was. I then stood up and bent over and approached from behind. That would have worked if tampons were meant for your ass. My hands just weren't long enough. So I gave one final try and turned to my right on the toilet, so I could plant both feet on the wall. I spread eagle and by the grace of god, managed to insert the tampon, but not before having minor technical difficulties with the applicator. Yeah, it got stuck. After I was completely done redressing and washing up, I walked out with a smile. Piece of cake.

"Edward, are you ok?" my father asked me with his brow slightly cocked, "Yeah, I feel great, I can't feel this thing at all," I said as I sat back down and rejoined the conversation.

"Bella was just telling me what was said between you and Lady Zafrina. She mentioned that she knew, what do you think she meant by that?" he asked me. "Well, being that she knew I wouldn't want to eat an apple and that Alice wouldn't be able to see something, I think she knew I was a vampire; how she knew is beyond me," I said as I crossed my arms firmly over my chest and flinched. I forgot my nipples were still a little tender.

"Ok, I don't know how she knew but we will find out. Back to when she did the individual readings, what was said," Carlisle said while scribbling notes.

"Well, she asked Bella if she was pregnant," I said furiously. My fathers' mouth dropped. "Why would she ask that? If she knew what you were, she would certainly know that wasn't possible," Bella frowned and said, "I don't know, she said that you all couldn't wait until I was apart of your family in more ways than matrimony. She said that she can see me how I see myself, as helpless yet strong enough to know what I want; she referred to me as a lamb, why, I don't know?"

"Edward, what did she say in your reading," my father asked. "She said that I carry to many burdens on my shoulders when they aren't mine to carry. She also said that I want to do something, but I don't want to hurt my loved ones; that I needed to trust myself and I had the power not to hurt the ones I loved. She also said I was a protector, a lion. I remember something about you being a lamb and me being a lion, Bella. Remember when I took you and showed you the real me after you found out what we were? We said something along the lines of, 'So the lion fell in love with the lamb'. Do you remember love?" I asked as a tear fell from my eyes as I took her hand in mine. She smiled and wiped the tear from my cheek, "I do remember that, but how would she have known that that's what we called one another?"

"Dad, she also mentioned that something was going to happen to both of us, something that Alice wouldn't be able to see. Do you think that us switching had anything to do with it?" I asked as I stared into Bella's eyes. "It could be possible. Did she give you anything when you left?" he asked us questioningly. "Yes, she gave me this card," Bella said, handing him the card. He read it aloud.

"Thank you for visiting Lady Zafrina. Hope you have fun…

Will be back in 1 week if you wish to visit again!"

I was about to say something when my stomach grumbled. I looked at the clock on my father's desk; it read 4:30pm. I looked at Bella "I should probably eat. Can we go get something and then come back here?" Bella shook her head no, "You have to go home to Charlie. You can't stay here, he would go crazy! I'll drop you off then I'll be back there in two hours. I think I should probably hunt, but I'll need help. My throat has been hurting all day. It really doesn't help that my body is menstruating. I never knew. I am so sorry Edward!" she covered her face with her hands and wept tearless cries.

I looked at my father and nodded towards the door, indicating I wanted some alone time with Bella. As soon, as my father left I removed Bella's hands and looked into her eyes.

"Bella. Love. Don't ever think that you hurt me. When I am with you, I ignore the burn because I have been given a chance to be with you. I will not do anything to ruin what we have. I have waited 90 years for you; I am not ready to let you go not now, not ever. You are mine as I am yours. Don't forget that," I said kissing her cool lips.

As Bella drove me to her house, I thought of what I would do about Charlie. "Don't spend too much time talking to him. If you spend time with him, it will be watching sports. Make small talk at dinner. Oh! What are you going to make him? He should be getting home around 5:30pm. Maybe you better order pizza," she looked at me with a worried expression on her face. Pssh, I could handle Charlie. Piece of cake, I thought to myself. I was not prepared for what was in store for tonight.

As soon as we got close to the house, Bella's eyes got big and she started hissing. "Jacob…" oh fuck, I did not want to deal with him, not now not ever; unless I was myself again, I thought. Bella gripped the steering wheel so hard, I thought it would break. "You have to be very careful with what you say Edward. He can't know that its you and not me. Just be friendly, ok?" she looked at me seriously. I nodded "Will you bring some chocolate chip cookie dough when you come back over, I think we should tell your father our big news," and she said "Ok. I'll be back in 2 hours. Please, behave," she kissed me and left. Behave? What does she think I am, a child? Well, I did act like a child at the carnival… Let the games begin! That mutt won't know what hit him, I thought smiling devilishly as I walked in the door.

"Bells? Is that you? Jacob and Billy are here," Charlie called from the living room.

"Bella!!" Jacob came and scooped me up in a huge, hot, bear hug. His hands rested right at the small of Bella's back and began twitching. If he touches Bella's ass, he's wearing his nuts as a neck brace, I ranted, "How are you? I haven't seen you since the carnival, did you have fun? I was just telling Char-," I stopped him right there. "What did you tell him? How can you be so stupid Jacob?" I hissed. "Bells, calm down, I only told Charlie that we ran into you and Edward and had a friendly game of bumper cars. What did you think I told him," he leaned down towards my ear and whispered "That you're in love with a filthy bloodsucker? Come on Bella, give me some credit, he's still alive isn't he?"

That did it. I pushed him away from me and quickly came up with a response that sounded like Bella, but added a little of my dramatic effect, "He has a name and it's Edward. If that is any way unclear, I could try to spell it out for you, but I don't speak dog. If you so much as look at him wrong, so help me god Jacob, I will make puppy chow out of you, and you will never and I mean never see me again. We will no longer be friends," I replied angrily. "Jeeze Bells, what the hell? Ragging much? I get the hint. I still don't have to like him though. One day, you will see where you belong and it won't be with him. Trust me," he said as he went back to the living room. Roasted hot dogs was sounding more appetizing by the minute. I reluctantly followed, remembering that I had a show to put on.

"Hey, dad, Billy it's good to see you. You look good," I said as I hugged them both. "What would you guys like for dinner?" I looked sweet and angelic, just like my Bella would. "How about spaghetti? We have meatballs and sausage in the freezer. Jacob will help you, wont ya son?" Charlie gave Jake a little wink, hoping I wasn't paying attention. "Oh, yeah sure I'll help you Bells, let's get cooking!" he jumped up and followed me to the kitchen, probably staring at Bella's ass the whole way there. My mind being focused on where Jacob's eyes might be, distracted my concentration and I tripped over my feet and almost fell, but the mutt caught me and pulled me close to his chest. "Your vampire couldn't be here to catch your fall, but luckily I'm here," he said as he kissed my forehead. Yuck doggy drool and his breath smells like he's spent the day tongue bathing fumunda off the rest of the dogs , I thought as I went to wash my hands and start dinner.

About 45 minutes later, we were all sitting at the table passing the salad around. Jacob was sitting unusually close to me, rubbing his leg up against mine. That's alright, you'll pay for it later when that laxative hits you that I put in your spaghetti, I thought, smiling at him sweetly as I put a big spoonful of salad on my plate. I poured Italian dressing over it and took a bite. I must have moaned at how good it was when Charlie cleared his throat, "Umm Bells, you ok? You act like you've never had Italian dressing before," I looked up to see all three of them staring back at me. "Umm no, it's just that uh, I haven't had it in a while," phew, close call. Charlie shrugged and went on talking away with Billy.

"Hey, dad, Edward and Alice say hi," I said with a smile as Jacob nearly choked. "Jacob! Are you ok?" I got up and slapped him on the back, harder than I should have, but it sure as hell felt good; causing him to spit the food in his mouth all over Charlie. "Oh, god, Charlie. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to do that," Jacob said stuttering. I laughed quietly to myself as Charlie started picking the spaghetti off him. "That's ok," he said as he got up and washed his face. Billy kicked Jacob indicating he was an idiot and Jacob winced in pain. I had to hand it to the old man, he sure could kick hard. I couldn't help myself, so I decided to kick his other leg for good measure. You know, even out the lumps. He shot me a glare and I smiled serenely at him.

After we finished dinner, I got up to clean and Jacob started to help. "I got it Jacob, thanks anyway," I said as I cleared the table. "Bells, let me do this. Go hang out with your father, he misses you. He told us before you arrived that he rarely sees you anymore, that you're always with the blood.. Edward and his family. He misses you, so do I. We had so much fun riding our bikes that summer. Why can't you visit us more? The guys miss you too," he said as he took the plates from my hands and left me standing there speechless.

Has Bella really been spending that much time away from Charlie? I didn't care about the pack, but she wasn't spending enough time with Charlie; I felt guilty for hogging her the way I had been lately. I needed to be less clingy where she was concerned. And I suppose if she wanted, she could go to the park with the dogs and play a little fetch. I trust her; it's him I don't trust. I went and sat next to Charlie, giving up doing the dishes. "Hey Char-dad, do you want to hang out tomorrow night? Just the two of us?" I nervously asked. The look he gave me was priceless, "Sure Bells, you positive Edward and Alice won't mind me stealing you away for one night?" he chuckled but his eyes were lit up like Christmas lights. "Yeah, they wont mind," I said as I turned to the kitchen and seen Jacob grinning.

After Jacob was done doing the dishes, he came and sat next to me and threw his arm over my shoulders. I was contemplating on whether or not to rip the limb from his body and flog him to death with it, but Charlie might not be to understanding. He just beamed at the sight of Jacob's arm over Bella's body; I wondered why he never looked that way with me when I was around. Maybe if I grew a tail and barked, we'd be one big happy family. Am I getting jealous of Jacob? Well, he does have a good relationship with Charlie; it helps that they've known each other for such a long time. I know Charlie doesn't trust me with Bella; which is understandable, especially if he knew all the things I wanted to do to his little girl, but I needed to change that, and fast. I wanted him to like me since I intended to be his son-in-law soon.

"Hey dad, Edward got some tickets to the game Saturday, he would really like it if you accompanied him and his father and brothers; they are having a guys weekend. No girls allowed; Alice is dragging me off for a weekend of shopping," I rolled my eyes, praying that Charlie would agree to go. I wanted to spend time bonding with him for my and Bella's sake, but unfortunately Bella was in control of my body at the moment, so the task would be up to her if we were still switched. This could be a good thing, I thought. Jacob and Billy's eyes glared at me; silently asking what the hell I was doing inviting Charlie to go to a ball game with a group of vampires like I offered him up as a meal on wheels... Charlie thought about it for a bit and said "Sure that would be fun. I have been wanting to go for a while, just never got to it. Tell him I will pay him back," he said, I could tell there was a hint of excitement in his voice; that made me grin. "He won't want you to pay for a thing; he has it all taken care of. He just wanted you to go. Now that you will, we can tell him when he stops by tonight. I asked him to bring some ice cream over for dessert when he dropped me off," "Hope its chocolate chip cookie dough," Charlie said looking like a little kid in a candy store. If all it took to get him to like me was chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and tickets, then hell, he would love me by the time the wedding came around.

I heard a knock on the door and I jumped up to get it, but I tripped over Jacobs's big foot causing a loud crash. "Bella!" I heard Bella say as she came through the door wearing what I like to call the Edward suit, to see me sprawled over Jacobs lap, "I'm ok, Jacob you can let me go now," I hissed as he let me go, but not before I noticed the fucker popped a boner. I was seriously going to castrate that bitch when I got back in my own body. Bella pulled me to her and kissed my forehead.

"Da.. Charlie, I am deeply sorry I barged in your house uninvited; I heard a loud crash and thought Bella might be in trouble, but I see she is in good hands; thank you Jacob," wow she is a better me than I am. Jacob stood there dumbfounded and not sure what just happened. I looked at my sweet Bella and smiled, "Charlie, I brought your favorite ice cream; Chocolate Chip Cookie dough. Who all wants ice cream?" everyone raised their hands and Bella and I went to the kitchen to get bowls.

"Edward, are you ok?" Bella asked me when we were out of ear range. "Yeah, Jake just has big feet," I told her, omitting the part about the stiffy. "Jake?" she looked at me incredulously. "Yeah, I know that's what you call him and since you're friendly with him, as long as I'm you I have to be too," I said shrugging my shoulders as we finished scooping the ice cream and headed to the living room. "Here you all go, if you want more I will be more than happy to get it for you," Bella said. A bunch of thanks were said and then Jacob had to open his mouth, "Edward, why aren't you eating ice cream?" he sneered. "Ah, I am lactose intolerant," Bella politely replied. I shot Jake an angry glare; he just laughed. He was nearly two seconds away from being the victim of my bowl of ice cream. It would be a shame to waste such sweet goodness on a fucktard like him, I thought. It was apparent the longer I was in his presence, the fouler I became.

I nudged Bella as a hint that we should tell our good news. She nodded and cleared her throat. All eyes went to us. "We have some news that we wanted to share with you all. I have asked Bella to marry me and she accepted!" and with that Jacob yelled "NO!" and ran out of the house. "Well, kids, umm… congratulations. What's wrong with Jake?" Charlie asked a shocked Billy. "Umm… I don't know, I better go and get him home, congrats Bella," he said not taking his eyes off us. If looks could kill, we'd be 30 feet in the ground.

"Wait Billy, can I talk to him please?" I asked as I looked at Bella. "Yeah, I guess," he said as he waited in the kitchen with Charlie and Bella. I ran outside and saw that Jacob was standing by 'The Rabbit' shaking. I approached him and whispered, "Jake?" I asked as he looked at me with a pained expression, "How can you do this to me Bells? This isn't what was supposed to happen here, you weren't supposed to be with him; you're supposed to be with me," he said looking away. Bella was exactly where she was supposed to be, with me.

I pulled his arm and swallowed back the bile that was filling my mouth as I gave him a Bella response, "Jake, you know that I care for you, it's just not the way you want me to and for that I am sorry. My marrying Edward isn't an effort to hurt you; I would like you to be there. It wouldn't be the same for Bel… I mean me, if you weren't there. I love Edward with all my heart. He's my soul-mate. The one thing I could never live without," Ok, so I may have laid it on a little thick, but I think he caught my meaning, "You know that that's not what I'm worried about Bells," he said as I looked at him with confusion. "I'm afraid that you're going to be turned and that would make you my enemy. I couldn't bear to loose you if that happened. I have accepted the fact that you are with him; I get it. I don't like it and it hurts, but I get it. What I don't get is why you're willing to die for him now?" I was not expecting that. I didn't know what to say except, "Jake, being changed is my decision and no one else's. If I am changed, I will still be Bella, Edward knows how much your friendship means to me and he wouldn't do anything to take that away from me. He may not like it, but he respects me. If and when I am changed, we will still remain friends," he looked at me with a confused grin, "You're not going to be changed after the wedding? But I thought…" I grinned. "Well, Edward was right; I should probably go to school for a year or two and see where it takes me, I'll be changed after," "Fine as long as you tell me when it's going to happen and I still get to see you before and I want to see you after," he said hugging me. I felt the vomit rise up, but I reluctantly hugged him because I knew it's what Bella would do, "Alright," was all I said.

We walked into the house as if nothing happened. Charlie and Billy looked at us confused and Bella wore a giant smile. I took my place next to her and hugged her, "Whatever you said to him made him less leery of you," She whispered to me. "Oh, I just told him that I, meaning you, wouldn't be changed until we were ready and he would be the first to know; besides us of course," and she just beamed.

After Charlie and I said our goodbyes to everyone, I bid him good night and went up to Bella's room where she was anxiously waiting for me.

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