Disclaimer!: This is a fan fic, based of the books Twilight and New Moon written by Stephenie Meyer. Most characters will belong to her, though I may add in my own for the benefit of the story/plot.
Warning!: Possible spoilers and graphic details later on in the story. Just a heads up for later.
Author's Note: Thank you all for reading and reviewing! Even if it was only people that reviewed, but still! I got seven people that have the story on alert and one favorite. I think I'm doing pretty damn good. -Does a little dance- Thank you, Mrs. Sm-EDWARDCULLEN, kaypgirl, Chrissienuil,1stepbehind29, and TwilightKtty for taking the time to review on this story and I shall take your advice to heart, 1stepbehind29. I'm hoping that the comments will go up some more with this update! -Prays- Okay, so I was thinking, I should be getting in at least one update a week. That's what my goal shall be for now, since hunting season is coming up and my access to a computer will be limited. I'll just have to resort to the pen and paper method then, I suppose. Well, I suppose that's all for this little rant. Happy reading, dolls!
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My blood froze in my veins, to the point where I was almost positive that this was what any member of the Cullen family felt like. Mentally, I was trying to place the voice as I turned to face this person. It was a woman with auburn colored hair pulled back into a loose yet meticulously styled bun. Her hands were on her hips, her lips pressed into a razor thin line, and her cheeks puffed out.
"Ex-Excuse me?" I asked, my voice wavering as I felt myself shrink back slightly as if I was a child. It was then that I actually noticed that the woman wasn't looking at me. Instead, they were focused on the little blonde child that had literally hidden herself behind the stroller, the only thing visible was her shocking blue eyes and blonde halo of ringlets.
Confusion now set in as my gaze met with the rather pissed off mother before me. I could see that she too was puzzled, as to why I was questioning her. "The baby was throwing up, Mommy." The small squeaky voice worthy of a mouse had issued from the petrified kid, this clearly being her route of escape; a way to steal attention away from herself in hopes of diverting her mother's anger. Now it was all making sense.
A muffled cry escaped the mini-Isabella's mother's mouth as concern now washed over the lady. Smart kid, if I do say so myself. All anger seemed to be forgotten as the worried mother moved forward to take her baby away from me, a long line of thank yous' and other praises being directed towards me. Carefully I handed the infant over, finding that I was more then reluctant to give it to its rightful owner. If only I could hold it for a bit longer!
"It wasn't a problem!" I repeated over and over as the lady fussed over both the baby and I. "Did she get anything on the dress? I'll pay for it if she did." Of course, at this offer, I was sent into a mumbling mess of how that it was unnecessary and that the dress was fine. "Are you sure? I hope Isabella wasn't bothering you young ladies. Speaking of which…." The woman pivoted slowly, her eyes narrowing as they fell on the quivering little girl who had tried to remain as invisible as possible. "Wait till your father hears about this, young lady."
After a few more minutes of the woman insisting upon inspecting the dress to make sure it was free of baby barf and then more apologies, the woman finally ushered her children off towards the exit. This time, a hand was kept tightly around a near sobbing mini-Isabella as they left.
"Can't go anywhere without you causing a scene." Rosalie muttered just loud enough for me to hear, which snapped me out of my fluffy day dreams which centered around me holding that infant against me. "That was a strange coincidence." Alice mused aloud as she watched me carefully. "Yeah…" I agreed slowly, staring back at her. Had she seen something? Maybe a vision of me approaching Edward with the subject of a baby? That thought sent my heart rate skyrocketing. 'Please, don't say anything, Alice' I inwardly begged.
Things went much more smoothly after the incident with the children and their mother. I put up little resistance when it came time to check out; my reasoning for this was that the front of the dress did have a bit of a curdled milk smell. The shoes were also boxed up and placed in the bag with the dress, though I swear I nearly had a heart attack when it was all rung up and the cashier announced the total.
After my small conniption fit, it was decided that it was time to feed the human. Funny how these little things don't bother me much anymore, being referred to as a human rather then a normal person. You would think that, with the Cullen's/Hale's being vampires, they'd feel like the odd ones out. Nope, instead I felt like I was an only alien on planet Earth. Placed among super models at that.
When would the madness end?
For lunch, we stopped at a small, family owned, Mexican restaurant where I ordered two, soft shell tacos. This was followed up by a small helping of fried ice cream, a heavenly treat that I had never before had. I was actually sitting there, groaning in utter delight with each bit, ignoring the envious glares from Rosalie and Alice.
"Edward's getting impatient." Alice announced a few seconds before her cell phone started to ring. It was snapped up so fast that I had trouble seeing the movements. A small argument took place, one of which I could actually hear Edward shouting on the other end, selfishly demanding to have me back from his sisters. Rosalie sneered and rolled her eyes in a bored fashion, ignoring the young waiter that were gathering at the kitchen door to stare at her.
"Now, now, Edward." Alice chided calmly, smiling in amusement as she lounged casually back in her chair. "You have to share Bella with the rest of us, you know. Besides, you were the one that asked if I would take her shopping for a dress." Silence followed this, in what I assumed was a much more quiet reply from Edward. "Yes, we stopped so that she could eat. We were getting ready to leave when you so rudely interrupted us." Alice silenced once more to listen to Edward's reply, which made her giggle as she closed the phone with an audible snap.
"Come on, Bella." Alice chimed like a spring time bird. "Or Edward may very well be tracking us down." Successfully stuffed, I lazily pushed myself up as the two angels across from me stood with such ease and grace that I silently cursed them. "Like Edward could ever track us." Rosalie commented off-handedly as we paid the bill and headed towards the car. "Would you want to come between an angry Edward and his Bella?" Alice asked, raising a brow as she laced an arm through mine. "I wouldn't have to if he'd finally suck it up and just change her." Rose replied darkly, pulling her keys out and hitting the unlock button.
Quickly we all climbed in, Rosalie driving while Alice called shot gun. I silently climbed into the back, my brain buzzing with different scenarios where I approached the subject of my newly found female urges. I finally settled on talking to him later tonight, alone in his room. I knew this was going to be a touchy subject. Edward would do anything in his power to give me whatever I want, whether I asked for it or not. But this was something that was impossible for him to ever give me. I would be walking on very thin ice with this one.
The way I figured it, I had two options such Edward agree with me. Either adoption or artificial insemination. Of course, I wanted to carry a child in my own womb, to give birth to it and such. But I would certainly adopt if it came down to it. And that brought up even more problems. For one, no adoption agency in their right mind would give a child to Edward and I, seeing that we were both still in school, not married, didn't own our own home, and didn't have enough income to support a child. Of course, Edward had more then enough money, but he would have no proper explanation as to where all that money came from. And then there was our age….No, if it came to adoption, there would certainly be a good amount of issues to work out.
"Bella….Bella?!" The voice of Alice snapped me out of my thoughts. Blinking, I realized that we had come to a stop outside of their house and here I was, just staring into space outside the window. "Sorry." I offered a sheepish grin as I climbed out, my foot catching on the lip of the car door as I went. The ground tipped upward towards my face and the beginnings of a cry left my lips. My eyes squeezed shut as I prepared for impact, but instead of hitting the hard ground, I fell into ice cold granite.
Somehow, I'm betting that the ground was a lot softer.
"Ow." I groaned as I was lifted up carefully and pulled bridal style from the car. I opened my eyes to find my beloved Edward giving me that lopsided smile that made my heart flutter and often I would forget to breath. Butter scotch hued eyes stared down at me with such intensity that I felt heat rising in my face, as if he was staring right down into my soul and could see every little detail about me.
His face was slowly lowering to mine and I could already feel myself ready to loose control. My lips moved, quivered, in anticipation. I needed to stop myself now before all was lost, before my brain turned completely to mush and rotted out through my ears. Somehow, I found the strength to press two fingers against his perfect lips, stopping him in his tracks. Confusion clouded his eyes as he stared down at me, and it was almost painful to look at him, to refuse him a kiss.
"We need to talk."