xA/N: oohk ih know its been a while and ih know there are all kinds of excuses out there, but ihve had this chapter written for AGES but didn't have the time to post it because my grammie just passed away several days ago, so its been hectic, and before then, the highschool jv softball team gets to be a LITTLE bit overwhelming. hahah. n/e wayss...heres the chptr.x
xFifteenxVanessa POVx
"Come over now, and no one gets hurt," Emmett says menacingly as he hangs up. Yeah, real conspicuous Em.
"Paul," I call, still laughing. He appears smiling.
"I heard; let's go before he and I have to play tug-a-war over you," he smiles and we head out to my truck.
"Hope they don't care that I'm in guy sweats and a Hollister shirt…" I mutter as I start my truck.
"I know I definitely don't mine," he says cheekily.
"Down boy, how do you think we got where we are now?" I shake my head at him. He pouts and I smile. "Not that I'm saying I don't want to be here," I say softly, finding his hand with my own. I feel him relax next to me as I do this; he knows I love him and that I'm only teasing.
"Hey Vanessa?"
"Yeah Paul?
"You know you don't have to tell them today if you're not ready, right?"
"Of course," I smile. "But I figure if I tell them now they won't have to kill me for keeping such a secret," I laugh.
"If you're sure," he smiles as we pull into the Cullens driveway. "Everyone's already here," he murmurs.
"Ooh jeez," I mutter as I hop out and head for the front door.
"LITTLE SIS!" Emmett yells as I walk through the door. Giant, stone like arms appear around me and I feel myself swinging in a giant circle.
"Em, put me down," I laugh. He puts me down and I wobble; the momentum from spinning making me dizzy.
"Easy there," Pauls hot arms replaced Emmetts cold ones to help the room stop spinning.
I shake my head slowly and look around the room. I see a genuine smile Edwards face, telling me he knows via mind reading, Alice's face was graced with a huge grin, and Emmett, giant, bear like Emmett was bouncing up and down like a little girl doing the potty dance.
Oohk, just so Emmett can chill the fuck out," I draw in a big, dramatic breath. "I'm pregnant."
Esme smiles kindly, as does Carlisle, but that's all I register in my mid before I'm tackled by a sea of feminine arms, cold, hot, and human alike. Girly squeals surround me as I feel Paul surrender me in his own escape from the sudden cloud of estrogen.
"Way to totally burst my bubble, Ness," Emmett's bass voice booms from close by.
"I didn't want to be stuck around a huge bear with a shit eating grin on his face for a while until I got up the nerve to say it, so I figured I'd do it quick, both problems solved." I grin cheekily.
xPaul POVx
I chuckle as my imprint grins cheekily up at the huge vampire. That's my girl, I think to myself, still smiling.
I surrender completely and go take cover in the kitchen, only to find Jake, embry, and Seth already in here.
"Too much girly hormonal crap," Jake throws at me. I nod feverishly in agreement and grab a bag of chips off the counter.
I hear footsteps going up the stairs and assume its safe out in the living room once more.
"Holy shit-load of hormones," Emmett grunts as soon as they're out of human earshot.
"Emmett," Esme scolds softly from her spot on the couch.
xStill Paul POVxFast Forward: Vanessa birthday (aka. June 4)x
I roll over, groggy from sleep to find my sleeping imprint still snuggled into my side. I smile as my eyes land on her every-so-slightly showing baby bump before looking at the clock.
Eleven-forty-five am it reads; wake up time I decide as I find myself leaning over to kiss her awake.
"Mm," she mumbles into the kiss. "Best damn way to wake up," she smiles as we both pull back for air.
"Happy birthday," I smile down at her. She smiles softly before sitting up tiredly.
"I wish my bladder didn't have to match the size of a squirrel!" she says, yelling only the word 'squirrels.' I chuckle as she does her business and comes back out.
"Anyways," she grins. "Thanks, I love you," she kisses me. "Breakfast?" she asks after a few moments, breaking away from the kiss.
"No way, I'm cooking today," is miles as I lift her up bridal style and carry her to the kitchen. I sit her down gently on the counter and set to making banana nut pancakes.
"Orange juice?" I ask.
"Of course," she smiles.
"Here you go," I hand her a cup filled to the brim.
"Thanks," she takes a few sips before placing it on the counter and leaning back against the cabinets.
"Breakfast," I tell her a few minutes later.
"You're learning," she smiles as she begins eating.
"Of course, you're teaching me." I smile. As much as she may try, I still only know how to cook eggs, bacon, and pancakes.
"Yeah well," she smiles and takes another bite of pancake. "Mmm, thanks." She kisses me after she's finished and her plate is in the sink.
"Stay in your pajamas, Carlisle has a surprise for you," I scoop her up and drop my plate into the sink.
"Mmkay, only if you keep me warm," she smiles as her hands rest on her stomach.
"Of course," I smile and kiss her. I put her in the passenger side of her Tundra and hop around the truck, getting into the drivers seat.
The drive to the Cullens is quite and I can tell by her relaxed form that she isn't expecting her surprise party that's to be set up as he tells her that she can be done with her cast.
We walk in the door and are greeted by the Cullens. Everything seems normal; for now.
xVanessa POVx
"Vanessa," Carlisle approaches.
"Care to let me in on the big secret you all are sitting on?" she asks casually.
Carlisle smiles genuinely. "Your leg has healed a little faster than I expected, despite your lack of crutches," he grins wryly. "So the presence of your cast is no longer required."
"Oh my god really?"" I squeal, my voice shooting through a few octaves on the way.
Carlisle smiles and nods before leading me up to his study/medical room thing.
"It's only a walking cast so it won't be as difficult to remove, but I need you to stay as still as possible, alright?" he tells me as I sit; Pauls hand in my own.
Five painfully long minutes later, my leg is free and my face is lit up like a little kids' on Christmas morning.
"Be careful please; it'll be weak from lace of use for so long. I'd ask you to use crutches, but I know it'd be pointless, am I right?" he smiles ruefully.
I shrug and nod as I slowly get to my feet.
"I understand that you want to surgically fix your acl tear, right?" he asks.
I nod.
"We'll have to do that one at the hospital, but I can be your surgeon, if you'd prefer that." he tells us.
"Please; there's no one I would trust more," I say.
"We'll have to wait until after the baby is born, alright?"
"Why?" I'm confused.
"Because the painkillers could be dangerous to the baby," he informs us.
"I'll do it without them."
"I'd recommend waiting; without them you'd be in an immense amount of pain; too much stress for the baby as well as yourself."
"I-" I start to say as Paul intercedes.
"Absolutely not," he tightens his hold on my hand.
"Fine," I huff. "We'll do it right after the baby is born."
"Sounds fine to me," Carlisle tells us.
I smile and take a step, flexing my muscle in my right leg. "Damn," I hiss.
"What? Is something wrong? Does it hurt?" Paul appears instantly at my side, arms around my waist.
"No, it's really weak, though, and it feels really weird." I say. "It makes me feel weak," I whisper.
"You're not weak; the muscles just need time to re-build themselves. It'll all be oohk, I promise." He kisses my cheek.
"I guess," I allow as I hug Carlisle and slowly make my way to the stairs. As I slowly make my way down them, I feel my leg wobble beneath me. I clutch the railing, unsure of myself.
"You're doing fine," Paul reassures me quietly.
I smile up at him as I finally make the last step.
I feel warm arms around me and look up to see a crying Renesmee in my arms. "I can't believe it, we all thought it would take a few weeks before you'd be able to walk, yet, look at you!" she cries harder. I feel the tears come to my eyes and I forcefully fight them back. Damn hormones.
"Calm down, Nessie, before you make me cry too," I smile. "I know, I thought it'd take a while too," I say to her, looking up. She's taller than me; why does everyone have to be taller than me? "But I'm honestly glad it didn't."
"Me too," she wipes her eyes.
"Good now?" I ask.
"Yeah," she chuckles. I give her one more hug and she goes back over to Jacob. Wait, Jacob is here?
"SURPRISE!" they all yell as I finally realize they're here.
"Happy birthday," they all chorus as tears do fall from my eyes.
"I can't believe I didn't notice you all here when I came down. I really love you guys," I wipe the tears from my eyes, probably ruining my eye makeup.
Alice pulls me over to a table stacked high with gifts. "Guys, you know I didn't want anything, and Edward knows I wasn't just saying that," I glare at him.
"We know," Alice says simply.
I sniff the air suddenly, "Esme?" I call, wandering into the kitchen as I realize she's disappeared.
"Yes dear?" she turns around, the stove behind her.
"Do you want help?" I ask.
"Go open your gifts," she tells me kindly.
"You're sure?" I ask.
"OF course; it's your birthday, go have fun," she tells me.
"Alright, thanks Esme," I smile and hug her before running out to the other.
"This one's from me and Alice," Rosalie hands me a thin square. I pull out an American Express card with seven hundred and fifty dollars on it.
"Damn, guys. You didn't have to spend so much on me," I whisper, hugging them both.
"Carlisle and I," Esme hands me another thin box.
"Universal plane tickets? Thanks guys," I hug them.
"Me and Brady," Collin hands me a bigger box.
"I love you guys," I say as I uncover my new iTouch with a camera and a fifty dollar iTunes card.
"this goes with it," Quil and Embry chorus. I pull out a black and white iHome.
"You guys are insane," I laugh as I hug them too.
"Alpha's tradition," Sam and Jake hand me a long box. I open it to pull out a silver chain with a carved wooden wolf charm on it. Emily, Kim, and Renesmee show me theirs and I smile.
"It's so pretty," I smile as I hug them.
"Thanks," I say as Emmett hands me the gift from him, Edward, and jasper.
"Really guys?" my jaw drops as I open my new Mac laptop. They grin, so I give them each the biggest hug I can manage.
"The three of us," Kim, Emily, and Leah smile and hand me another thin square.
"Oh my god, you're coming with me when I spend this," I tell them. They smile and I hug them each for giving me three hundred dollars to some baby store.
Renesmee then hands me something wrapped in Victoria's Secret paper. I smile and open the box to find an Angel card and a two hundred dollar gift card.
"Damn," I hug Nessie and Bella. "Have I ever told you how much I love you?" I smile.
Seth walks over to me with a box that says 'take me home' on it. I look at him questioningly and pull the top off to reveal a sleeping Calico kitten. All white with a red spot around its left eye and a flack tipped tail with a red ring around the edge. Its paws were completely black except for the back right one, which was completely white. It suddenly stretches, spreading all of its little claws apart.
"Ooh," I feel tears in my eyes as I pick her up. "She's adorable," I whisper ass he yawns and open her ice blue eyes.
"I love you guys, so much," I hug them, tears still streaking my face. I wipe them quickly and pet her head. "She's so soft," I murmur.
"Vanessa?" I hear Paul ask from behind me.
Edward wordlessly takes the kitten from as I turn to face Paul.
"Vanessa Mai, I've loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you, and I plan on spending forever with you; will you marry me?" he asks as he drops onto his knee and pulls out a ring.
The ring was a thin band of gold that twisted up at the left around the diamond in the center, and down at the right. There were seven smaller diamonds on either side of the larger centered one and as I took in its appearance I felt more tears fall from my eyes. It was perfect, small, simple, yet perfect. (link to ring: .com/album/gold_engagement_rings/gold_engagement_)
I draw in a deep breath as I take in his kneeling form and the ring in his hand. I have no idea of what to do other than merely whispering, "Yes," and wrapping myself in his arms as soon as he slips the ring onto my fourth finger and stands up.
"I love you," I whisper.
"I love you more," he whispers back.
"Impossible," I breathe out as his mouth attacks mine.
"Sucking face!" I hear someone yell after a few moments, so I pull back to see who it was when I spot Valerie.
"VALERIE!" I scream, launching myself at her.
"Well, hey there. I see you're all happy and stuff here," she smiles. "You've got a ton of people supporting you by the looks of it, and you're engaged. Are you pregnant too?" she asks jokingly.
I merely smile at her as her jaw drops, realizing she's right. "Really?" she asks.
I nod as Paul appears behind me, placing his hands on my stomach. "Well, damn, how far along are you?" she asks.
"About two and a half months," I smile as Paul kisses my head.
"So, Val, these are the guys, Sam, Jacob, Seth, Embry, Quil, Collin, Brady, and Jared. The girls, Emily, Kim, and Leah." I introduce the pack family. "And then these are the Cullens; Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, Jasper, Edward, Bella, and Renesmee. And this," I smile, "Is Paul."
"Hi," she waves.
"Guys, Valerie Kathryn," I say.
She smiles and suddenly catches Seth's gaze. They both freeze, both locked into each others eyes.
"Hey, are you staying in the area?" Leah asks.
"Um…" Val shakes her head. "Yeah, I'm going to find a hotel or something in Port Angeles." She says.
"You can stay at mine," Leah offers up.
"You sure?"
Leah nods.
"Thanks," Val smiles gratefully. I smile as her erratic green eyes meet Seth's blue ones once more.
"Edward?" I ask. He appears before me and I take my kitten from him. I yawn, "Paul, I'm tired."
"Alright; let's go home," he says.
I say goodbye to everyone and follow him out the door and willingly take the passenger side of my truck.
My kitten settles into my lap as we pull out of the drive and start heading home.
xA/N: oohk, so because ihve had this written for a while, ihve also had 16 written for forever, and ihm about 1/2 way thru 17, so hang tight, and it'll b here soon. :)x
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