Soooo. Yeah. I managed to buy some extra time before Mday (Moving Day) by staying over at my aunts. But it's the same situation: no internet. Grrr. So I'll be at the library at least once a day. Soooo, I can promise at least one chapter for the next few days. I apologize fiercely! All those typos? –bangs head against wall- Wow, thanks for pointing them out, C.McPherson and bookcats! S. Meyer is the true genius who created some marvelous characters. I am merely a bored teenager who enjoys ruining their lives until Eclipse comes out.

This chapter will be split between Bella and Edward's POV cuz you won't want to miss what happens at either of their houses! Renee's melt down or Edward's revenge on Emmett and Rosalie! –Bwah-ha-ha-ha!-

BPOV:

Charlie must have foreseen the danger and skipped out early because Renee was alone in her room when I walked in. She tore her eyes away from an old photo album when she saw me in the doorway. Her eyes narrowed immediately.

"Bella. Come join me on the bed, you know we need to talk."

Feeling as though I was sealing my own doom, I shut the door. The clock on the wall said it was only 10:30 pm. Once seated beside my mother, she placed the album in my lap. Perplexed, I focused on the pictures. These were all from years ago back in Phoenix. In the picture to the right, I was seven. Renee and I were in New York City, right in front of the Empire State Building. Renee's hair was still short and I was missing two teeth in the top row. That was the summer my mother had decided we needed to bond. She had dragged me to tons of states far away from home. But it had worked; that summer had cemented our close friendship. I looked up at my mom's solemn face, still confused. "You're usually not one be get nostalgic, Renee."

Renee smiled and took the album from me. "Right you are, Bella. But these past two years away from you have been hard. Harder then I imagined." She rang a finger over the edges of the picture before going on. "I've missed you sweetheart."

Right on cue, she started to cry. Being an easy crier must be genetic or something. "Oh Mom. Please don't get sad. You've got Phil. I'm sure he's been making sure the bills get paid and you eat properly ever now and again." I tried to lighten her up. Personally, I was relieved. Maybe this whole conversation would be devoted to my going away to college verses my relationship with Edward. The lesser of too evils I supposed. "Besides it's only four-" I froze. No, it wasn't only four years. I would never see Renee again after this week. That in mind, I changed direction. "I'm going to miss you too." I quietly relented.

"Bella, I feel like you've became a completely different person!" Renee hugged me tightly around my shoulders. "It scares me, sweetie. If you've gone through this many changes in just two years, I can only shudder at four more."

I couldn't think of a proper response to that one. There was so little I could say! Oh yeah, Mom. Within the next two weeks, I'll be so changed that you won't even recognize me? Sure, that would bode well with my mother! Composing myself to half-truths with Charlie was hard enough. But Renee and I had a much deeper relationship. I was always a worthless liar, and my mother was the reason behind that. She caught me in even the tiniest lies. I learned quickly that lying was near impossible with her, so I tried to be honest as much as possible.

But I couldn't now. "I guess you're just suffering from separation anxiety, Renee." I pet her back while she wept. "I'll be fine! There are a lot more dangerous places for me to be then college." Like living in Alaska with a household of vampires. "And you don't need to worry about me being a stranger when I come to visit, Mom." Because I'm never coming to visit. "I'll be well taken care of when I'm gone." By said household of vampires, and by that time, I'll be one of them.

Renee wasn't willing to give up so easily, however. She pulled back to watch me with careful eyes. "I've been thinking… You're a very smart girl. And college would be lucky to have you. And-and I'm sure they'd be more then willing to wait a bit, right?"

"What are you saying Renee?" I cautiously asked, unable to grasp what she wasn't saying.

She picked up the album again. "We had a lot of fun on that trip." Her smile was playful. "What would you say to another trip like that? Only, instead of traveling to different states, we could go to different countries! I know you'd just like to see Spain! And Japan! Oh, Italy and France too. I've always wanted to see Australia too-" She stopped when she saw my face. "Where's your sense of adventure, honey?"

But I could barely speak. "Of all the- are you asking me- back-packing!?!" I sputtered out. "Renee, you can't be serious!"

"Why not?" Her voice was defensive and slightly hurt. "Just put college on the back burned for a year-"

"A year?!? Are you crazy?!" I was boiling. "That is so impulsive and childish, mother. Forgetting my future, just to go on some extended trip?" I jumped off the bed to face my mother. "What is your real motive behind all this?" I demanded.

Renee shook her head, her eyes hard. "I don't know what you are talking about. Is it so wrong for a mother and daughter to spend a little time together?"

"At the expense of that daughter's life, yes." I coldly responded. "I know you better then this. You wouldn't just drop everything unless you gained something from it. You moved all the way to Florida in return for a husband. Now I am asking you: what do you gain by taking me away from my friends and future for a year?"

I should have expected her response. "Friends and future? Don't you mean your husband?"

My eyes widened in shock. Horrified, I tried to make sense of this. "Charlie told you?" She nodded angrily. I can't believe he told her! Fury replaced my incredulous resolve. "Mother, what I do with my life is none of your business. You can't just try to-to snake your way in between this marriage just because you don't like it! I am an adult!"

My mother jumped off the bed as well. "But you are still my child! How dare you go behind my back and get yourself mixed up in a marriage not only to a boy who has hurt you before, but is too young to understand what love is! You are not an adult in my eyes! An adult would think through all their decisions before taking action! Have I taught you nothing?" She shrieked at me.

"You have taught me a fair few thing, Renee. But you were the one who told me to never let other's control your choices! I love him, Mother! And I'll be damned if I let anyone tell me otherwise." I huffed out an angry breath. "Have I ever been the type of girl to rush into anything? Especially a relationship? No. Do you honestly think I would have taken Edward back if I thought for even one second he would hurt me again?" Calm down. She is just looking out for me, I chanted again and again to myself. "Mom, only I could know what's best for me. And that's him. Respect my decision, because I've spent months thinking it over."

"You think you know what best for you! I'm your mother! I've been there before! You too are too young to know each other well enough to get married!"

"I've always been more mature then other my age, and that's because I've taken care of you for years. You sure picked a strange time to start acting like a parent." I spat back.

Renee was beside herself. At that second, I was sure she would hit me. But she turned around and spoke to the wall. "Did I ever tell you what my parent said to me when I told them I was getting married to Charlie?" She sighed and lowered her voice. "They told me I would regret it. That this was a mistake and one day I would wish I had listened to them. And they were right, Bella. They were right."

I glared at the floor. "Were they now?" Renee turned back to face me, sadness eteched in her face. "So you regret it all? Lying to yourself by saying you loved Charlie, now and forever?"

"Bella! You know I loved your father it's just-"

"Then you should have no regrets! If you truly loved him, you wouldn't have minded that the marriage didn't work out." Renee was at a lost for words, so I showed her how that applied to Edward and me. "When Edward left, I didn't blame him. Not for one second. I wanted him to be happy. So when I learned he wasn't any happier without me then I was without him, I knew. I knew we couldn't be without each other." I walked over to my mom and grabbed her into a hug. "Your parents didn't stop you from getting married."

Renee cried, but shook her head. "No, they wanted me to make my own mistakes. And I so wanted to prove them wrong. My mom and dad wanted me to do it once, so I would hopefully make a better choice later."

"Give me that same chance. I am not you, so I won't promise you this won't last. In fact, I'm sure we'll be together forever. But give me the chance to prove you wrong, Mom. That's all I'm asking for; the freedom to live however I want."

"Oh Bella, when did you get so brave?"

"What can I say? Edward has brought out a whole new side of me."

0- o O o -0

EPOV:

I shoved Emmett's arm off of my neck once we were outside. He swiftly hopped in the Mercedes with Rosalie. I glared after them, but didn't say anything. They would get their comeuppance eventually; I was too distracted by the thoughts swirling around inside the Swan residence to give my siblings a second thought.

How could Bella even think of marrying, young as she is? Renee must have heard about the engagement from Charlie. When I get my hands on that girl!

Meanwhile Charlie had retreated into his room for his own safety. Bella is going to kill me when she finds out I told Renee. That is, if her mother doesn't kill her first. He winced at the thought of it.

Edward! I turned to see Alice and Jasper in the back of the Volvo. She must have been trying to get my attention for a while from the irritation in her thoughts. Sheesh, she'll be fine! Her mom is just going to chew her out for a bit. Alice informed me as I turned on the car. "Anything big?" I questioned my sister. But Alice shook her head, grinning. "Just trying to talk her out of it." Begging her to take a year off from everything to go on vacation with her. Oh boy, that really upsets Bella!

"Wow." Jasper rolled his eyes as he stared at the retreating house. "Emotions are running high tonight." I can't tell who's more pissed off: Bella or her mother. Edward, you're going to have her hands full with her. I accepted that with a chuckle.

The rest of the way home, I contemplated how to get Emmett and Rosalie back for the earlier car ride. I could tell from their thoughts they didn't take my threats seriously; we'd have to fix that.

Alice and Jasper tossed in a few ideas now and then, but now seemed appropriate. As we pulled up to the white home, I came up with the perfect revenge. Alice dazed out for a bit as a vision came in. Wicked plan, Edward! She praised. Obviously, this would be a success. Having a clairvoyant sister did have its upsides. You can bet that Jazz and I will help.

Everyone made his or her way into the house. From Rosalie and Emmett's suggestive thoughts, I knew they would be rather busy for quite some time into the morning. So that left me, Alice, and Jasper free to plan our sibling's undoing. We gathered in my room, plotting every single detail. We were reasonably satisfied once the scheme had been combed over.

Genius, pure genius, Jasper sighed in satisfaction.

Rose and Emmett won't know what hit 'em! Alice chipped in.

"Right, now let's all man our stations." Alice threw me an injured look. "Or woman or stations." I amended for her sake. "Rosalie should be headed to her garage in about 6 hours. Move out!"

Alice hurried into the living room to get the materials needed for on phase two, while Jasper and I dashed to Rose's garage. She kept all of her tools for fixing up cars in here along with her prized M3 BMW. The car's new red gloss shimmered even in the dark. But not for long. Jasper lunged forward to begin my payback.

0- o O o -0

It was now early morning as we closed the garage door behind us. Quite content, Jasper and I parted as we prided ourselves on a job well done.

Better go clean up. Alice should be done with her job soon too… His mind drifted into unwanted territory as we snuck back into the house. I left him with a wave, diving into my room. I selected a favorite CD, turned the volume all the way up, and made my way into the bathroom. Once the water heated up, I stepped in the shower.

Almost at once, the purple paint detached itself from my hair and flesh. I was sure Emmett would suspect me once he and Rose had calmed down, but I would pretend innocence until then. However, being covered head to toe in purple paint would take away from the charade.

I dried myself off and quickly dressed. Alice had finished her mission and was now in the room she shared with Jasper, waiting. I could heard Rose getting out of bed, no doubt getting ready to go to her coveted garage. Hearing her thoughts to fix up the M3's engine while she brushed her hair made me smile. I casually turned up my music, waiting for her scream when she discovered our improvements to her convertible. Jasper's thoughts were along the same lines as he and Alice sat in their room.

Emmett had barely started getting dressed when Rosalie's horrified yell came from outside. "EMMETT CULLEN!!!!!"

Alice, Jasper, Esme, and Carlisle met me just out of the door, facing Rose's garage. The door was open, revealing Rose's prized car. Rosalie dashed into the house and dragged a half dressed Emmett by the ear. She flung him out the door. He landed on his back a few feet in front of us. Rosalie screamed even louder. "IS THIS YOUR STUPID IDEA OF A JOKE!?!?!?"

Her once cherry red M3 was now coated in lavender paint. The hood of the car had pink, messy handwriting that read: Love you forever Rosie! -Emmett. Rosalie's eyes flashed a very violent black color as she made her way back over to her husband. Carlisle and Esme grabbed her by her arms, holding her back. "Let me go! You're a dead man, Emmett!!!" Rose struggled valiantly against their grip.

By now, Jasper and I were in hysterics. Alice was having a hard time controlling herself too, but she kept a straight face. Emmett had been trying to calm his wife down when our mirth caught his ears. The color drained from his face, making even Alice burst out laughing; I was already rolling on the floor.

In the second it took for me to read his mind, Emmett had jumped at me, murder written on his face. "Edward!" His growl was loud and furious. "Rosalie was going to kill me!!" I flipped out from under him, pinning him to the floor. "I believe we're even now." I hissed before slamming him into a tree.

Before he could take another swing at me, Jasper and Alice had him in a chokehold. Alice was giggling as she climbed on top of her large brother. "Oh Emmett, you should have seen your face!" Her husband joined her in laughter.

I turned around to see Rosalie with the same look on her face as Emmett. One glance at my watch told me it was too early to talk with Bella's parents, but I needed to get out of here. Without a look back to my family, I ran to my car. I honked the horn and zoomed off to Bella's. After all, it wasn't late enough to miss her sleep talk.