Waking up with the sun streaming through the window sounds pleasant, but Edward should really invest in some blinds up here. The breeze from the window was refreshing as I lay in the bed listening for sounds of the house. Hearing voices I assume that everyone must be downstairs already. The thought of seeing Edward again has me brushing my fingers through my hair and rubbing the sleep gunk from my eyes. I grab my outfit from the night before and tiptoe into the bathroom to freshen up.
After a quick shower I decide to throw my jeans back on with the t-shirt that Edward let me borrow last night. There may be a small part of me that likes the idea of having him close too. I mentally prepare myself for not acting awkward this morning, especially in front of Edward.
Entering the kitchen I see Alice sitting at the small table while Jasper is standing at the counter pouring coffee. There is no sign of Edward in the kitchen, but the bedroom door is shut so maybe he's still asleep.
"Coffee, Bella?" Jasper asks.
"Sure. Cream and sugar?"
"You've got it," he replies pulling another mug out of the cabinet next to him.
"Morning, Alice," I greet her sitting down at the table. I can't help but peek to the door nearby hoping that someone else will be joining us soon.
"Morning. Did you sleep okay last night?" she asks.
"It was great. If it weren't for the sun shining in, I'd probably still be out. I'm not used to waking up to the sun since we rarely saw it back home."
"Just wait until our winter starts then you're in for a treat."
"The end of summer doesn't mean we need to rush winter in there darling," Jasper joins us at the table. "Enjoy the harvest time."
"Harvest time?" I ask.
"Fall is the harvest time on all the farms. It's the best time to get all the fresh produce around here," he answers.
Sounds like Edward is going to be plenty busy the next few weeks though. With a sip of my coffee, I glance toward his bedroom door again.
"He's already out working," Alice giggles.
"What?"
"Edward. In case you were wondering, he's already out for the day supervising everything in the fields. It's potato-harvesting season too. I'm actually surprised he came last night; he's usually missing in action this time of year," Alice shares.
"Oh, I feel bad crashing here when he obviously has a lot to do."
"The only way we usually see Edward during the few weeks around harvesting time is to invite ourselves over. Plus, he invited you back here right?"
"Well, yeah. I think he felt bad I was heading all the way back on my own."
"You keep thinking that," Alice teases.
We continue enjoying our coffee around the small kitchen table. There isn't much to the kitchen but it's exactly like you'd expect for an old farmhouse. It's cozy without being too cramped and looks like it hasn't been updated since the house was built.
I wash our mugs out in the sink, placing them on the counter to dry. Jasper went upstairs to shower, leaving Alice and I in the kitchen.
"He likes you, you know," she says matter of fact.
"Who?" I play dumb.
"My brother! Unless there's someone else on the island you've been spending time with?"
"He's just being nice Alice. I think he feels bad for me not knowing anyone around here. Besides, he looks to have plenty of options around."
"But you're the one he invited back here last night."
"He didn't want me driving in the dark."
"Mmhmm, but if he was interested…" she doesn't finish her sentence.
"If he was then he'd have to tell me himself."
"Mom is going to be so excited!"
"Alice! There is nothing to be excited about!" I shout in frustration.
"Yet," she replies with a smirk. Apparently that look is one the runs in the family.