A/N: Thanks for your reviews on the last chapter, BelloTopaOcchi, and Katherine-The-Crowned! Here's the next chapter!
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Middles (Esme's POV)
Leaves and twigs were tangled in my caramel colored hair, making me frown as I gazed at my reflection in the rearview mirror. Gently, I began plucking them out. In the back, I could see Alice doing the same thing with a hand held mirror. We had been running since Alaska, but when Carlisle had suggested the cars when we reached the Washington border, I had agreed almost instantly. It wasn't that I didn't like running, it was just getting a bit old. So the guys had gone and purchased cars, and now we were travelling again, this time in style. Carlisle had bought a Mercedes, Rosalie a bright, shining red convertible, and Edward, a simple silver Volvo. At the moment, I sat in the passenger's seat of the Mercedes. Carlisle was driving, Alice in the backseat with Jasper. Rosalie was just behind us in the convertible, with Edward and Emmett in the Volvo last.
"How much further Carlisle?" Alice asked, glancing up from her mirror.
"Not much. About another hour or so and we'll be in Forks."
"I can't wait to see the house in person!" She grinned. He threw her a look through the rearview mirror. Of course Alice had seen the house through her visions, but Carlisle was keeping it a surprise from the rest of us. I couldn't wait either. Ever since Alice and Jasper had joined us, our family had become a rather large coven, bigger than most of the ones we had run ins with. Alice had freaked me out when she approached Carlisle and I as we were returning home from hunting, greetin us by name and such, but she became another daughter to me in a few short days. And I had to admit that Edward's expression when he came home to find his things in the garage was pretty priceless.
Outside the window, everything blurred together in one green and brown streak. I leaned my head against the window, letting out a sigh. I pulled my book from the dashboard of the car and flipped to my bookmarked page, beginning to read again. I could hear Alice and Jasper murmuring low in the backseat, speaking to each other as Carlisle sped down the stretch of highway.
It wasn't long before the car was slowing. I had just closed my now completed book as he pulled down a gravel driveway from between the trees. Of course, our home was slightly remote, something he had already mention to all of us. It was a short drive through the trees, straight back.
I smiled when the house finally appeared from between the trees. Out of the corner of the eye, I saw Carlisle look at me, obviously reading my face for a reaction. I took in the beauty of the house, looking back over at him.
"I love it!" I smiled.
"Wait until you see the inside." He stated, turning off the engine. I got out just as the others got out of the other cars. Emmett and Jasper were already running for the door, wanting to be the first to claim bedrooms. Alice skipped in after them, Edward chuckling darkly after her. Rosalie was last, moving cautiously. I knew she didn't particulary like new places, and I could blame her. Carlisle and I followed.
As I explored the living room, I could hear the others arguing upstairs over the bedrooms. Carlisle went to a panel on the wall and pressed a button. Suddenly, metal shuttered at the back of the house opened, revealing an entire glass wall, that looked to be the entire back of the house.
He led me upstairs to the second floor. Every room was already furnished, for Carlisle had bought it like that. We could rearrange everything ourselves if needed. I peered into the first bedroom, laughing when I saw Alice jumping up and down on the bed. I assumed she was tuning out Jasper and Emmett, who were down the hall, arguing. It was going to probably end up in a wrestling match.
"Take it outside you two. The last thing we need is a broken wall to repair in a brand new house." I told them as it looked like Jasper was about to leap on Emmett. They were gone in a blur. A set of double doors were open at the end of the hall, which I peered into for a brief moment. Carlisle's study, of course.
Up another floor and I found Rosalie and Edward talking quietly, standing outside another bedroom, where I assumed Edward was going to stay. Rosalie would be sleeping with Emmett of course, if he and Jasper ever decided on the rooming arrangements. I assumed Carlisle and I would be staying on this floor. As if on a cue, he opened another door that led to the final bedroom. I turned and smiled, hugging him tightly and pressing a kiss to his cheek.
"It's perfect." I said as we headed back down the stairs.
"There's a second part." He said. I raised an eyebrow.
"What?"
He just chuckled and waited until we were in the living room to give a loud whistle. Instantly, Rosalie, Alice, Edward, and Jasper and Emmett (both covered in dirt and looking irratated) appeared, looking at Carlisle expectantly.
"You'll be enrolling in Forks High School this year." He stated. Alice bounced up and down, smiling; Rosalie rolled her eyes; Edward just nodded; Jasper shrugged; Emmett groaned. I laughed.
"Don't be so enthusiastic." Carlisle said sarcasticly. I stifled another laugh. "But I'll be working at the hospital here. They're in need of a good doctor. But you should be pleased: there's a place nearby to play baseball in."
Their faces instantly brightened.
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A/N: Hope you liked this chapter! Next will be a chapter in Bella's POV, so stay tuned!