I'm on a roll! I don't know if I say this enough, but so you all so much for the reviews! They are what keep me going! Like the Energizer Bunny!!! Per the request of my lawyers, I am required to inform you that while I may own a copy of Twilight and New Moon, I by no means created them. The brilliance that is the Cullen Family belongs solely to Mrs. Meyer. Jealous? Yeah, we all are…

BPOV:

I'd never had so many people following me as I walked the halls hand in hand with Edward! Not even the first day of school compared. Or the first time I sat with Edward at lunch. No, this was so much worse.

Someone like me, clumsy beyond all belief, generally tries to hide I the background to avoid public humiliation. I liked just blending in as well as possible. But that just wasn't an option once Edward became my boyfriend and Alice my best friend. Envious stares stalked us everywhere. I had actually grown used to it by now. Just a bit, though.

Now it seemed like the whole student body was going out of their way to constantly annoy us! Those evil glares were bad, but I couldn't begin in imagine what was going on in their heads. Poor Edward.

He shook his head and turned around to face a blonde junior with a smirk on her face. "Would you mind just going away?" Alice and I grabbed his arms when we heard the low growl building in his chest. The girl backed into the lockers, pale and frightened. Alice rolled her eyes but continued dragging her brother to our last period Gym.

Edward dropped on the benches, pressing his hand to his forehead like he had a headache. "I swear. These children have nothing better to do with their lives…" He leaned his head back, speaking to the ceiling. "If it's not daydreaming, it's gossiping. If it's not gossiping, then it's spreading rumors. When will it end?" He shut his eyes as he tried to block out everyone's thoughts. I pulled myself into his lap and kissed his cheek. He smiled that crooked grin, his eyes still shut.

Alice skipped onto the highest row of the bleachers, humming to herself. "You are aware that you are the one who started this, right?" My voice wasn't angry, just peeved. Tiny little Alice jumped to my side, poking her brother's head. "Actually," She started off in a singsong voice. "I do believe this was Eddie's fault." He sat up, opening his eyes to stare at Alice. "If you would have just (a) beaten the lunchmeat out of Mike, (b) scared him away from Bella, or (c) ignored him a little better, then I wouldn't have had to deal with those repetitive visions! Sheesh. All I wanted to do was help you out so Newton would stop plotting ways to still your fiancée." She pouted slightly. "You should be thanking me!"

Edward stood up, taking me with him. He carried me to the girls' locker room, placing me on my feet. Then he turned to kiss his sister's cheek. "Very well. Thank you for your overzealous help, Alice." She rolled her eyes again and pushed me through the door to change.

Once inside, I hugged her tightly. "Well, I appreciate what you did for us. You're a good friend." I laughed. "And an even better sister."

She shook me off as she went to her own locker. "Let's see if you feel that way after our extended shopping excursion tomorrow!" She called over her shoulder.

I hurriedly changed and skipped out of the gym, in a much better mood. I joined Edward, Alice, and Angela on the bleachers while we waited for class to begin. Once seated beside my future husband, Angela started to bombard me with questions.

"So do you guys have a date picked out yet?" Alice cast me a warning look before I answered.

"Um… not quite. We're still going over some last minute details." Edward's arm closed around my waist. He must have known I was feeling guilty; one of the few humans I would have actually wanted at our wedding, and she could never go. Thankfully Alice changed the subject.

"Have you seen her ring? I helped pick it out." Alice grabbed my hand to show Ang. Her eyes glowed with happiness. "Isn't it perfect?" Alice bragged.

"Oh yes!" She smiled up at me. "Is Alice picking out the dress as well?" We all laughed at Alice's expense.

"Edward's other sister, Rosalie, is helping with that too. I'm just along for the ride." Alice shoved me lightly into Edward while Angie chortled again.

Gym was a slow affair. Since this was our last week of gym, Coach Clapp decided to go easy on us. There was a dodge ball game going on, but it was optional. So naturally, most of the class had opted to sit out. Angela and Alice chatted about the smaller wedding choices while I lay comfortably in Edward's arms.

Mike was obviously still steamed; every so often, a stray dodge ball would fly at Edward's head from Mike's direction. After the third time of catching a ball aimed at him, Edward excused himself to join the game. Alice giggled when he picked the side opposite Mike, who had turned a bit green.

Edward was, of course, wonderful at this game. But for the first half he just dodged, never bothering to catch. I didn't understand why until I saw Mike hiding in the back of his team. Eventually, the lines of defense fell, leaving only Mike and a handful of other's. Unless he wanted his macho rep to take a hit, he had to play now. He had barely taken one step into the battle lines when a blur of a ball hit him squarely in the face. Poor Mike fell over backwards, to everyone else's laughter. His job now completed, Edward deserted his team to rejoin us.

The car ride home was rather quiet. I mostly spaced out. Edward seemed in the same daze, which I thought rather unsafe since he was driving. But I needn't have worried; Mr. Perfect made it to my house without a single accident, naturally.

Renee was waiting for us inside. She must have just woken up because she was just now taking her coffee. Mom had always been a 'laid back' type of person. Edward led us into the kitchen where she sat at the table. Déjà vu, much? But she was much more annoyed then Charlie had been. "Good afternoon, Bella. Edward."

"Hello Mrs. Dwyer. How was your morning?" Edward and those impeccable manners of his. He pulled out a seat for me, preferring to stand behind my chair. Edward was such a gentleman; he once told me chivalry as almost an art form when he was growing up.

Renee seemed a little taken back by his respectful attitude. "Um… I've been good. Mostly just slept thanks to that jetlag…" She raised an eyebrow at me. Obviously, she assumed I told him my mother didn't care for him in the least. I guess she thought he'd be cold and avoid her as much as possible. A normal man meeting his mother-in-law would. But when has Edward been anything even close to normal? I beamed up at him.

Edward ran his hand up and down my arm, winking at me. It was strange how the smallest gestures could force my heart into overtime. He knew he dazzled me and used it to his advantage frequently. No matter how many times I claimed it was unfair, he knew I loved it. How could I deny it when my body so easily betrayed me?

I broke the uncomfortable silence. "So, when will Charlie be home? I'm sure you want him to be here to… talk." Edward lightly squeezed my shoulder.

My mother glanced at the clock. "I'm not really sure." She admitted. "He called once but I was out like a light. Actually, I've been waiting for Phil to call…" Phil said he had wanted to come to my graduation, but a game was scheduled this weekend. I was actually pleased about that; Phil was nice and everything, but I doubted I would ever get used to being around him.

Behind me, Edward chuckled under his breath. "I think I hear your phone ringing now. That could be him." He politely added. Renee was confused for a second.

"Huh? I don't hear anything-"

"Mom, I think you're still tired. Your phone is ringing." Of course I didn't hear anything. But I wanted to draw attention away from his vampire hearing. I threw him a dirty look as my mom raced up to her room. His smile was innocent and bemused.

Before I could say anything on the subject, he cut me off. "Your father will be home in a few minutes." I groaned. But Edward's calm demeanor was overcoming my anguish. "Best to get this over with. Then you can enjoy the time you have left with them."

I jumped out of the chair and into his arms, cuddling against his cool chest. "Yeah alright. I'm just anxious for this week to be over already." So we can be married. So I can become a vampire. And then nothing else will matter. For I shall have you for all eternity.

His velvety voice whispered in my ear, low and alluring. There was an undercurrent of longing that I recognized in my own tone. "So am I, my love."

A slamming of the front door announced the arrival of my father. Edward went to put me down, but I clung on for dear life. "Ah ah ah! Hold it right there, Mister. Who said I was done hugging you?" Realizing that I was so close to having him mine made me brave. Charlie could walk in at any moment, but I didn't care.

And he didn't want to let me go either. So had sat down in my abandoned chair with me in his lap, snuggled against his body. I hummed the wedding march under my breath, making Edward grin. He ran a slender finger up my leg, kissing my neck as he went.

Charlie walked into the kitchen at that moment. He froze in the doorframe, staring at us. Edward, much to my disappointment, stopped his kisses at once. I sighed. "Hello Dad. How was work?" He promised he would give Edward a chance, so I acted like nothing had happened. Just me and my fiancée having an intimate moment: no big deal. My pounding heart said otherwise, though.

He struggled to gain his composure. "Uh… It-it was fine, Bells. Erm… Where's your mother?" I pressed myself closer to Edward, closing my eyes. With my eyes closed, I could pretend it was just the two of us again. "Mom's upstairs taking to Phil. Should be down in a second."

Renee skipped down the stairs that very second. And I don't even have Alice's power. Like my dad, she stopped mid step into the kitchen.

I knew Edward must have been feeling a little awkward: your future in-laws gawking at you, as your bride-to-be lay pressed to your chest. But I'd never felt more relaxed. I was marrying this man, so I had every right to express my devotion. I giggled at his unease. "Loosen up, Mr. Cullen," I said softly so my parents couldn't hear. Then tension in the room was unbearable. I leaned onto his neck, covering it with kisses. His skin made my lips tingle. But I felt him relax a bit more with each kiss.

Charlie cleared his throat, clearly embarrassed to be watching his teenage daughter shower a man with kisses. Renee eyes narrowed, but she didn't say anything. She stormed into the kitchen, taking the seat opposite Edward and I. She must have decided to ignore what had just occurred. Charlie was having a bit harder time with that. He staggered into the chair on my mother's left. His eyes were calming but he still avoiding looking at us by suddenly becoming interested in the refrigerator magnets. Renee exhaled loudly. And so it begins.