TEAM FOREVER

Disclaimer: The Cullens, the Swans, and most of the characters mentioned in the story that are known from Stephanie Meyer's beloved Twilight Saga, are all hers and hers alone. I neither have nor wish to pass them off as mine. I do appreciate the fact that she did bring them to life and allows us to play with them in our imaginations. The only thing I will claim is the current storyline.

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"Shall we continue on to get ready for a quick dinner with your family and then back to the house to work on our own projects?"

"By all means, let's go." And with that they both headed out to Edward's car and then home. The fact didn't escape Edward that Bella hadn't called it home, but, 'the house'. He had a lot of area to cover in such a short period of time. It was then that another thought struck him about the trip Bella had just mentioned. With the time off he would be able to accompany her to France and it would definitely give the right appearance to the media about their marriage being real. It would also keep Black away from Bella.

All of these things needed to be discussed along with a lot more. Yeah, he needed to take the time tonight once they get back home to talk with Bella about a lot of things.

CHAPTER 13: MINOR EXPLANATIONS

Edward looked over at a sleeping Bella. He couldn't understand how some people could sleep on a plane while others, himself included, couldn't get relaxed enough to do so other than rest in a light doze. It made for a very long flight whenever he had to go on location that involved many hours on a plane such as this trip to France. True, Bella had told him that it wasn't necessary for him to accompany her, but, there was no way in hell that he was going to pass up a chance to be with her while trying to get closer to her. Nope, he was on a mission and it was one that he had plans and every intention of winning. It was at this point in his thoughts that Edward needed to move and stretch the cramps that were starting to build in his legs from inactivity. So, he stood and stepped into the aisle to stroll down towards the restroom as an excuse to be moving.

After freshening up in the restroom Edward took the opportunity to walk up and down the aisle a few times while receiving sly looks and smiles from the flight attendants. Both women made their desires known once they had boarded and were hoping for some signal from him that he might be interested in one or both of them. That wasn't even a consideration compared to his traveling companion. A fact that both of them seemed to have ignored since all they were really interested in was time spent with a well known personality, namely him. It wasn't his first time around the block, or second for that matter. He was fully aware of how he affected women, but, he wasn't dumb enough any longer to think that it was just him they were interested in. It had been that way ever since girls began to notice boys and the attention has followed him, even more so after he came to L. A. and started making a name for himself in pictures. Of course, then it seemed to snowball beyond reason.

From when Edward had first gotten up to walk to the restroom Bella had quietly been observing him through slightly opened eyes while at a glance she would appear to be sleeping. She observed how the flight attendants had treated him and how it seemed to annoy him as he was trying to show them by ignoring them, that he wasn't interested. Understanding the need to get up and move around she continued to watch him. True they were in first class, but, the flight from L. A. to Paris is a long time in flight and sitting too long could definitely lead to leg cramps. It made no difference the amount of room you might have available; inactivity could cause some cramping along with a sense of confinement that led to restlessness. She had experienced getting leg cramps from time to time herself on long flights.

Their flight was a nonstop from LAX to Logan International where they would be changing to catch their flight to Paris. It had been a surprise to Bella that Edward had wanted to come along. She had thought to be making the trip by herself, but, was glad to have the company.

After the dinner party with Edward's family and friends they had returned to Edward's house in plenty of time to get some work done; Edward had a script to look over and Bella had some ideas she wanted to get jotted down so plans could start moving forwards for getting the gallery going in L. A. Their coming and going had been a slow process since the paps were out in full force to vie for photos, any comments, or both. Once back at the house Edward had asked to speak with her about a few things before she started any of her work. Bella simply nodded and then followed him into a small private room that was hidden to a certain extent in the back of the house. Edward explained that was his hideaway and that she could feel free to use it any time as well when she needed some peace and quiet. Bella had once again nodded and then thanked him for his consideration, "But, I'm not sure that I'll be here that long to be able to take advantage of such an offer."

Edward opened his mouth to comment to her statement, but, decided it would be better to leave it alone at this time. He nodded once and then indicated for her to be seated. "I just wanted to update you on some things in case anyone makes a comment about our marriage and that way you wouldn't be caught off guard."

"Okay, but, what else you need to tell me I don't see how it could make any difference as to what they might say." She commented.

"It's more of what I told my family that I haven't had a chance to tell you. And, they would be the ones to say something that might surmise a different response other than what we might want."

"I see. Well, go ahead and tell me everything." She tells him quietly with a little smile while thinking it wasn't anything of great importance. So, Edward explained how he had told his family that it was an instant, love at first sight connection and that due to all of the hassle that was going on at the moment, they had decided to take a quick trip to Vegas while they had the time. But, after the show taping was completed, their time corresponded, and all of the fury settled down then they would plan a quiet, but, private ceremony with all of the families and friends being there to help celebrate their unity.

"But, that is pretty much what we wanted everyone to believe in the first place." she remarked. "However, the quiet, private ceremony was a bit much as that isn't going to happen. Once Jake and Irina are convinced they have no place in either of our lives then this marriage is being annulled."

"I know and you know that," Edward told her while quietly telling himself that it will never happen as he refuses to let her go, she was his everything, the one he had been waiting for to complete him and his life. "But, they were throwing so many questions at me that I had to tell them something just to get them to accept that our marriage was real, if you know what I mean."

"Dealing with my parents, yes, I do know what you're talking about." She laughingly said.

"I felt that by giving them the answers that sounded the most romantic, but, at the same time, reasonable, would be better than to trust any of them with the truth."

"I agree with that."

"Now, on to something else: Have you given any more thought as to using Rosalie to help with getting all of the necessary paperwork done to have the building you wanted to use for the gallery? And, as you know my mother and Alice would be delighted to help with the decorating. If you would seriously consider using their talents it would help to take a lot off of your shoulders while you are taking care of your other areas of business.

"Also, I have noticed that you keep referring to our home as 'the house' or 'Edward's house', so, I would suggest that you start calling it our house or home. But, if that is difficult then we can buy another house that would be ours. Otherwise, someone is going to start questioning the reason behind your phrase and start asking questions or making speculations as to the true nature of our relationship." Edward quietly explains to her. Bella sits quietly looking at Edward while she considers all that he has said.

After a bit of time she stands, but, before turning towards the door she says, "You're correct. I'll make a point to do better in the near future." With that said she turned, walked towards the door and then out into the hallway moving towards the front of the house and then up the stairs. Once entering her room she decides to take a quick shower, get dressed into some comfortable clothing before starting to make notes of her ideas and drawing pictures of how she envisions everything to look.

Downstairs Edward is still pondering what he can do to get Isabella to relax and be more willing to accept him into her life. The one thing he did realize that he had forgotten to tell her was that he wanted to go to France with her. Then it dawned on him that he would have to have a good argument ready for her to be willing to allow him to travel with her. As he had gotten to this point in his thoughts, Edward decided to let fate inspire him when the time came to raise the issue of going with her, so, he settled back down and started reading the script that he was interested in possibly doing the movie.

When the time came for Bella to book her flight to Paris, Edward had discussed his going with her explaining that since Paris was the 'city of love,' how it would be natural for her husband of very few days to go with her. So, the reservations were made for the two of them.

At this point in Bella's thoughts she notices that Edward was on his way back to his seat beside her, so, she straightens up as he sits down. "How long have you been awake?" he asks

"Since you started pacing," Was her reply. But, before they could discuss anything else the captain announced their descent for landing at Logan International.

A/N: Okay, Edward managed to convince Bella to let him come with her to France. Will she keep him at a distance or let him start getting closer? How does Bella really feel about Edward? Will Jacob and Irina be causing trouble during the week everyone is off?

If any of you have a suggestion as to what their next challenge should be let me know.

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