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Just some family fluff.
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Chapter 10 – Full Moon Rising
Life went on. I went to classes, completed assignments and sat tests. In class I sat with Sasha, Tami, Sarah and Katie. After my classes I would spend my time with my newfound family. I ate. I slept. And I went to class. At night, Edward taught me how to love again. We never went further than kissing, but I knew we both wanted to. Alice and Rosalie often took Sasha and me on shopping trips. We never came back empty handed. I didn't complain; just enjoyed spending time with my sisters.
Days passed and soon the full moon was just hours away.
"And you would think that you would start getting used to it by now." Sasha was amused by my attitude towards tonight. "Seriously relax. You'll be fine. You always are. And if you haven't noticed, there are seven vampires ready to tackle you to the ground if you start going all wacko."
"Yeah, you'll be fine, honey," Edward assured me.
I sighed. Deep down, I knew I would be fine, but true to self, I couldn't help but worry. So, to pass time I was writing an essay due next week. Glancing out the window, I noticed the position of the sun. One hour away. I tightened my fist around the pencil.
Crack.
"Oops."
"Here you go, honey, have another pencil." Edward was quick to replace it, the corners of his mouth twitching, fighting to hide the smile.
"Did Bella break a pencil...again?" Emmett teased from upstairs. "This is, like, the fifteenth time."
Laughter rang throughout the house; even Edward joined in. I groaned, covering my beetroot blush with my hands.
"Anyone want to bet on how many times she breaks something before the moon rises?"
"Fifty."
"Forty."
"One hundred." Who bet that high? The answer was clear. Emmett.
Crack.
I broke another pencil.
Damn werewolf strength.
"I think I chose well," Emmett laughed.
Right. That was it.
"Emmett, why don't you come down here so I can break you!" Emmett laughed even harder, but ambled down the stairs, looking smug and confident.
"So you want a wrestle, sis?"
"Outside. Wrestle outside!" Esme was quick to shout from the kitchen.
"Come this way little sis."Emmett beckoned.
Everyone followed, covering grins and fighting laughter. I caught Sasha's eye. She was very amused at our antics and shared a knowing smile. I had never fought a vampire before, let alone one as strong as Emmett, but I had a feeling that I would be able to beat him. Sasha had taught me well.
As we squared each other off, Emmett looked very smug, no doubt thinking that he would take me easy. I grinned in anticipation as he lunged. He was so slow. I skipped to the side and tackled him from behind. We both slammed to the ground, with me on top. I straddled him and held him there. Grunting, he tried to free himself to no avail. Sasha fell, holding her sides in laughter. The Cullen's looked beyond shock. I giggled.
Looking at everyone in mock seriousness, I gave them a lesson in fighting werewolves.
"Lesson number one. Never underestimate werewolves; especially when it's near full moon. Just 'cause they're in their human form doesn't mean they are not strong."
Sasha, who had been having an extremely hard time keeping a straight face throughout my little speech, burst into another fit of giggles.
Just then, the sun decided to set, covering the world in a blanket of grey. A silvery orb slowly ascended into the sky.
After Notes: R&R!!