Hello! (: Since I had a really, really, really bad day today - aside from the fact that I have a 10-day holiday ahead of me - I decided I wanted to update, to make myself feel better, like I actually accomplished something today :D Yay me! x] I hope you like this chapter, and please, leave a review! Maybe then I'll be able to get over the fact that there's 3 weeks until my exams... :O
DISCLAIMER: No, I do not own Twilight. Let's leave it at that :D
Next class was gym; I thanked the lords that it was my first day, and that I didn't have to participate; that would have been a disaster. So I just sat, thinking of life while the others were playing volleyball.
Was my life even anything worth without my family? Did I want to grow old without them? I don't think I did. But I wasn't planning on getting turned anytime soon. I knew what their standards were; everyone – except Alice and Jasper – had been turned by Carlisle, and they had all been near death when he did so. I knew they wouldn't just turn me if I just asked for it. They would all be against me going through the change, if there still was a bright future for me. But I wanted to be a vampire, and I didn't want to be 34 when I became one. But I wanted to see where my life was headed. It was so confusing, that I ended up huffing at my thoughts and thinking of something else. But even then my thought couldn't seem to think of anything else. I wanted to be with my family forever, if they would have me. I knew it was selfish, and Rose and I would be having a huge fight over this, but I wanted it. I was resolute, I wanted it. But I also wanted my human life. God, this was so confusing. 'Okay Bella, focus' I thought to myself. Then I realized I was being ridiculous. Why would I spend so much time thinking about it? It wasn't like it was within the next 2 months I would be getting changed. So I shook my head and got rid of the thoughts; I would think about it some other time. When P.E was over, I walked out into the parking lot, and saw Emmett's huge jeep. I squealed with joy; I loved driving in Em's jeep.
Then my huge teddy bear of a brother came out of the car with a big smile plastered on his face. His dimples were showing, and I swear I heard a few girls swoon. I mean heard them swoon. Weird.
"Emmy!" I yelled and started walking faster. No way was I running. He grinned at me, and I picked up my pace. I was nearly running when I was over to him, and he hugged me in a tight hug, and swung me around. I started laughing really, really hard. But this was just Em's way of a greeting. He couldn't settle with a normal small hug, no he had to make everyone around him laugh and smile.
"Bellie-boo!" He all but shouted. I blushed at his nickname for me. I was fine with it at home, but he just had to make sure I was teased. But I grinned at him anyway and he sat me down.
"How was your first day?" He asked. I smiled grimly remembering lunch. He frowned but I smiled at him.
"It was okay, I got reunited with my best friend from when I was little, Angela. And Mike, my other friend. But I had a little run-in with Jessica; she insulted you guys, and I got angry. I kinda yelled at her?" I don't know why it sounded like a question. Emmett just smiled at me.
"Good that you can stand up for yourself Bells. If you have any problems just come to me okay?" I smiled and nodded at him.
Then Jasper came out the door, and I ran to hug him.
"Jazz!" He smiled and hugged me. Then he chuckled in my ear, and I raised an eyebrow at him.
"The girls?" I asked and he just laughed.
"Yeah, they're all jealous of you." I rolled my eyes. To see them that way would be disgusting. Imagine me dating Emmett or Jasper? Eeww. Not pleasant thought.
"Why are you feelin' disgusted?" Jazz asked in his Southern accent. I liked that accent; it was cool. I blushed slightly. Yeah, Empath and all; should've known.
"Just thinking how weird it would be to be dating one of you guys. Just, yuck." I made a face. Jasper laughed and put an arm around my shoulder. Emmy pouted.
"Aww Bellsie, why wouldn't you date me?" I laughed and lightly hit his arm. He grinned at me, and made kissing mouths at me. I pretended to puke, and we all broke into laughter.
"Love you guys, but I wanna go home to Mom, Evil Pixie and the Master Mind. And Edward." I laughed. They grinned with me as Jasper helped me into the jeep. I mean, the tire was almost taller than me!
Rose was the Master Mind. It was mostly her that came up with methods to annoy Emmett, Evil Pixie would predict the future, and we would have the perfect plan. But sometimes I would think Ali, the little Pixie, was PMSing or on crack or something. She could be truly frightening. But I loved her all the same. And when it wasn't me she was unleashing her wrath on, it was hilarious to watch.
We sang along to songs, well Emmy and I did – Jasper was just watching amused, on the way home, and when we arrived, I ran to hug my mom.
"Mom!" I smiled and kissed he cheek as I hugged her.
"Good first day at school?" I shrugged.
"Okay, just a little run in with the demon that is Jessica. How was your day?" I smiled at her.
"Fine, but I missed you." She said with a smile.
"Aww, momma, you didn't miss me?" It came from Emmett, and we turned to see him pouting.
"Not really. " I laughed; Esme could really be fun at times too. Emmett started to fake-cry and I laughed harder.
"But Mommy!" Em whined. Esme smiled at him and hugged him.
"Aww Emmett, of course I missed you too" And then he was all smile-y, and swung her around as he hugged her.
Rolling my eyes while grinning, I walked inside to see Rose and Ali watching TV.
"So getting stalked by anyone yet?" I asked with a grin on my face. They turned to smile at me.
"Yeah, just a couple of guys or 7" Rose said casually as if we were discussing the weather.
"Thanks for sticking up for us Bella." Ali said all serious. I smiled tenderly at her. She was so tiny, but at the same time so strong. But it was in times like these I looked past the vampire-strength she had, and just saw a tiny little girl that was vulnerable.
"Of course Ali, you don't have to say thanks; I would never let anyone talk ill about my family." Rose looked confused, but as soon as Ali explained, she was hugging me.
"She just really pissed me off. We were never good friends; when I was little she would tease me about my clothes and because I always had my teddy with me. My bunny was a gift from my Mom before she died, and it meant so much to me that I had to have it with me always. And when she found out I was living with you, I didn't need to be Jasper to see that she was jealous. She thinks I'm just here because you've got money, and so that I can walk around in designer clothes. I just hope you know it's not that." I whispered. Rose hugged me tighter.
"Of course we know it's not that Bella. We have known that ever since you told us that you had heard we were vampires and just let it go. You're an amazing girl Bella; you would never do something like that. Just ignore Jessica, she'll either come around, or she'll stay jealous forever. It's her loss." I smiled with watery eyes.
"Thanks Rose."
With a smile she stood up.
"Well, I'm going to go greet my big oaf of a husband." I laughed slightly, and in that moment, my stomach decided that I hadn't had enough food.
"Didn't you eat anything at lunch?" Mom asked concerned. I wrinkled my nose in distaste.
"It was disgusting. I only ate a little." I said. She smiled at me and 10 minutes later, I was digging into the most delicious food in the world.
"Mom, you do realize that if you keep feeding me like this, I'll become fat, right?" I asked with my mouth full of food. She grinned at me, shaking her head.
A thought suddenly entered my mind. Angela had never seen my family; they had all just heard about them.
"Mom, do you think I could have my friend over tomorrow?" I asked. She beamed at me, but looked at Alice. When I looked over, she was already in a vision. She smiled slightly, still with the blank look upon her face.
"I see no problems. We all have perfect self-control thanks to Bella, so it's no biggie." Alice said once she snapped out of it. I beamed and hugged her.
"Yes! Angela and I are gonna have so much fun!" I exclaimed and turned to my mom.
"Wait, I am allowed right?" She frowned and looked at me like I was crazy.
"Of course sweetheart. Do you want me to make some food for you?" She asked. I grinned.
"Yes please, that would be awesome. Then Angela can see what I meant about you being the most incredible cook in the world." She beamed at me. Alice sat with a wicked smile on her face, and I knew she was up to trouble, a make-over, or a shopping-trip.
"Ali, what are you planning?" I asked nervously. She just grinned at me and wiggled her eyebrows.
"Oh, we're going to have sooo much fun tomorrow." I gulped. This couldn't be good.
The rest of the day went with me kicking Em's butt in guitar hero, Jazz and Em playing Halo, then that weird 9-boards chess game they had going. Edward played his piano as usual, Em teased me, and Rose became angry at Em.
Ahh, everything's the same ole same ole.
Dad came home and I explained to him that I would be having a friend over tomorrow. He was happy for me, he told me. I hugged him.
"Thanks Daddy. For everything." I whispered. He gave me a tight squeeze, and kissed my forehead, before heading to over to Esme to kiss her cheek.
Thanks so much for reading! And thank you to all of you who have reviewed the last chapter, and the ones before that. :) I am sorry for not writing back always, but with my exams coming up and all that, I can barely find the time to update! :O
Well, I better go! Hope you liked it! :D
- Lu