Chapter 5
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"One more class love," Edward murmured soothingly in my ear. I smiled happily at the thought that I had only one more hour to endure; it had seemed like today would never end. I couldn't wait to simply go home and just spend some time with Renesme, Jake and of course, Edward. We headed towards our last class, traveling slowly through the crowded main hallway, on our way to biology, which just so happened to be outside in the lone portable classroom.
"I am beginning to understand Emmett's resentment towards school." I whispered back playfully, squeezing his smooth hand. "I mean this is only my second time through High School and I am already starting to wish that an avalanche will bury me tonight so I don't have to come back tomorrow."
"There is no snow yet, sweetheart. And besides an avalanche would do absolutely nothing to you." Edward replied, flashing my favourite crooked grin. He seemed very pleased by the thought that nothing could hurt me.
"Oh I know! But I would use it as an excuse. I could pretend you know, work on my acting skills!" I winked at his amused face, as he bit back a laugh.
"Sure Bella," He rolled his eyes sarcastically. "Well I think you can forget that idea. Your acting is so horrible, even these humans would see through your façade." He retorted, his eyes dancing. My lower lip jutted out as I pretended to be devastated by his comment. He pulled me close, releasing my hand to wrap his arm securely around my waist. I smiled softly as he kissed the top of my head. Clutching my books to my chest, I sighed happily. Even after seven years, I always felt a slight thrill when something, however small, such as this ordinary gesture, confirms how perfect we are for each other. An ideal couple, a perfect match, destined to be together forever. Edward chuckled softly under his breath, startling me from my thoughts. I looked into his golden eyes, raising my eyebrows questioningly.
"We're embarrassing Nessie," he explained, struggling to control his laughter. "She is practically begging me to let you go." I glanced back over my shoulder to see a flushed Renesme talking dynamically with her friends. I pressed my lips tightly together to keep from laughing, assuming that her enthusiasm in the conversation was her method of keeping her new friend's attention diverted from us. I felt Edward flinch suddenly beside me and hurriedly focused my attention on his. His expression was half-exasperated, half-amused as he puzzled over what I imagined as our daughter's thoughts.
"Well that was a low shot," he murmured slightly louder than before. I was confident however, that the only other person able to hear his remark besides myself was Nessie.
"She is threatening to act this way in front of us with Jake-actually no, she'll act worse- if we don't keep to a standard no-contact rule at school." He stated, answering my unspoken question. His lips twitched as he fought for control, his liquid eyes warm.
"Well since we are still the parents, I believe those are empty threats." I frowned. As much as I liked Jake, I wasn't exactly ready for him to start having an official relationship with my daughter. "She is simply going to have to get used to it. I mean, she is completely over-reacting. Nobody here knows we are her parents, except for our family of course, and we are behaving no different than any of the other couples here."
"I agree with you whole-heartedly," he said, smiling, as he pushed open the door, stepping into the slow drizzle of rain. "She is simply going to have to learn how to deal-" He broke off suddenly, his smiling sliding from his face as his whole body tensed. He swung around still in the doorway, clutching me close, sliding into a half-crouch facing Renesme. His face was deep in thought, as his gaze danced from the door to our daughter. A low snarl erupted from his throat, as his face twisted with indecision. I stared in shock, half-expecting him to grab Nessie before he made a dash for the opposite exit at the far end of the hall, towing myself along with them.
"Edward, what's wrong?" I asked alarmed, ignoring the frightened stares from the other students. I was desperately trying to calm myself, although I barely succeeded in controlling my voice. I acknowledged once again, that this was not the first time I had asked that question today.
"Do I go get Emmett and Jasper first, or do I get them out?" he muttered furiously to himself. He glanced down at my frightened face, seeming to make his decision. "Right, get you and Nessie out!" He made the motion to scoop me up in his arms, but I took a hasty step back through the open door, intent on hearing what was happening before I let him take me away. I took a deep breath, preparing myself for the inevitable argument, trying unsuccessfully to steady my granite body-a natural human reaction-although it did not calm me.
"Oh no!" I mouthed, staring in horror at Renesme. She was completely oblivious to the situation, continuing to talk with her friends. I watched in dread as she laughed at something one of her acquaintances said. Apparently she hadn't smelt what I just had or what Edward had heard. The sweet, familiar scent overwhelmed me, although I had never smelt that particular odor before. My mind raced through all the possibilities its presence could suggest. The demolition of everything: our new life, my family,Edward…Renesme. The significance of this creature's presence tortured me as I thought of everything I had to lose. How could another one be here? Another vampire!
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