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"Honey, I'm home!" I shut the door to my casa, and smiled. Edward jumped out to greet me. He came home earlier than myself from the set. They were almost finished, and then he had the do interviews and such, before the premiere, where I have been personally asked by him to be his date.
It has been a few weeks since our fight, and slowly, Edward seemed to be moving in to my place. It started with leaving a few items here and there and staying over most nights, but now he has a quarter of my wardrobe and a drawer, and stays here constantly. Em and Rose are glad- they want to be a couple too.
"Hey honey, how are things? I have big news for you!" He jumped up and down. "But I can't tell you!"
"Why not?"
"Em told me brother to brother- I can't."
"What is it about?"
"Him and Rose."
I thought for a minute. "Are they taking it another step?"
"How did you guess?" I grinned. "Em wants to propose, and he had me help choose a ring today."
"Why couldn't I know about this? I'm a woman, I have taste, and I know Rose! Believe me. Let me talk to him." Edward pulled a slip of paper out of his back pocket, and unfolded it.
"Here. He's bought it already." He showed me the picture and I observed it greedily.
"Oh, you didn't need me then. It's beautiful. Definitely screams Rose from a mile. Not too expensive, more from the heart. Rose isn't a girl who would want the most carats on her ring."
"I know. I've lived with her. She prefers her hot chocolate mix to be a certain flavor- and it isn't the most expensive or least expensive."
"You went by that to choose the ring from?" He nodded enthusiastically, and I shrugged. "Okay. It worked."
"And...I have more news." He grinned.
"What is it?" I sighed. He always had news. Not all of them were brilliant.
"You and me...and probably Phil..." I smirked to where he was going. "Once my film is out...England for a week?" My mouth fell open and I jumped in his arms.
"Really? Wait...what part of England?"
He laughed "Your part, silly."
"Oh. That's great then! Yay!" I caught his lips with mine. "I loveee you."
He smirked. "you know I do too."
In a matter of a few weeks, I was dressed to impress at the premiere of Edward's and Rose's movie. I wore my hair up, and wore a dark sleek black dress which showed off my curves. The news on me and Edward traveled fast. By the afternoon had it been on the TV gossip channels, and the next morning, printed out in the magazines. Most were shocked, as they had never caught us together, and now they are making statements that we are getting engaged, that we have been dating for months, which is partially true. Rose also made an appearance with Em on one occasion, which brought news headlines. Edward told Em how he told me, and he was cool about it, and even grinned a little! He was so whipped! I hadn't realized how famous Rose was, as I knew her like a sister, so I never got out much in the celebs gossip sense. Of course, I knew the truth, so...you know. I didn't need to rely on the press. Someone knocked on the door, and I turned around to see Edward beaming like a Cheshire cat.
"Car's here." His eyes went up and down my body, and he came forward to wrap me in his arms. "You look so...stunning. Beautiful." He kissed my forehead, and I leaned back.
"If makeup find you did that, they may kill you." It took hours and hours, which wasn't really necessary.
"Shall we?" Edward gestured to the door, and I smiled as he led me down to the lobby, hand directing me from the small of my back. We climbed into a sleek black car and the driver started the engine. "Remember, chillax." I grinned and adjusted his collar as we got comfortable in our seats. About half an hour later, our time was up and the door opened to flashing lights and shouting.
"Wow. How welcoming." I mumbled sarcastically, and we made our way down the carpet, posing and taking interviews.
"Bella! Over here!"
"Edward!"
Most of the interviews were pretty basic, about mine and Edward's relationship, the film and Edward. I was happy to stand next to him and support him in his acting role.
"Why did you want to film here? You accepted this role instead of the other film based in England?" I turned my head to Edward, trying to keep my face calm. He never told me that.
Edward kept his cool. "Actually, they told me I would be filming half in London, half in Scotland. I think I preferred the location here in California, as well as the role, I could relate to more, and I felt that this role called out to me further than the other offer." The interviewer nodded eagerly, and carried on.
"So how long had you worked on this project? Are there any more projects to come?"
Edward shrugged casually, pulling me closer to him. "Right now, I have no idea, and am just here to support my most recent film."
"Okay, next subject. Rumours had it that you and Rosalie were actually in a relationship. Shocker when it came out that you and Bella here were the couple. Anything to say about the relationship between you and Rosalie?"
"Rosalie is just a very good friend. She is dating my older brother, Emmett Cullen."
"And how about you and Bella? How long have you been dating? Anything new?"
Edward smirked at me. "We're just happy as we are now. If that changes you'll be the last to know." He joked, and kissed the side of my head.
"Well I won't be too certain about that." The girl laughed, and I smiled forcefully at her.
"and may I say, both of you are looking pretty great tonight! Thank you so much!" We smiled and walked off further down the carpet. Did it have to be so long?
The time slowly passed until we got into our seats. I was still holding Edward's hand, and he squeezed it.
"I can't wait for you to see it." He whispered at me, and I grinned, pecking his cheek.
"I can't wait either, love." He smiled and attached his lips to mine. I hadn't even noticed when the film began. He pulled away when he realised, and laughed quietly, looking around us. More than one person was looking at us rather than the film. I leaned my head against Edwards, giggling silently.
"I think people are looking." I whispered, and stating the obvious. Edward gave me the look to show 'I had no idea!'
The film was actually really good. Edward didn't do all of his stunts, nor did Rose, but I couldn't tell otherwise.
"That was amazing. I was on the edge of my seat almost constantly." I shook my head as we got back into the car. Edward smirked proudly as we went home, and he kissed me goodnight on my doorstep.
I laughed quietly. "aren't you coming in?"
"Not tonight. I gotta go pack for England, remember?" He smirked, eyes shining.
"Most of your stuff is here anyway" I pulled him closer. "Stay?"
He breathed in. "Incredibly tempting. But I know I won't be able to leave you in the morning. Our flight is in two days."
"And? You'll have all tomorrow to pack."
"Well I have a few things to sort out. Trust me." He stroked my cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow morning. Love you." He kissed me softly, and silently walked away. I sighed, and opened my apartment door, going straight to the fridge. I was starving. I had no popcorn during the film. It was unnatural for me. I wondered for a crazy moment, if I could hear anything from the floorboards. Em said he heard us before, so maybe I could test it out. the next moment, I was on the floor, ear against the floor.
All I could hear was muffled voices, a booming laugh, and a screech. I sighed. Where was Edward? I got up and headed for my bedroom, and went to take a shower before bed. I tied my wet hair up into a bun and climbed into my bed, alone. Sleep came all too soon, as I was expecting.
..
The next morning, I woke up freezing cold and with a runny nose. My throat was dry and my forehead was boiling hot. Oh God. I was sick! Thank God I had no performances for a week. I heard a knock on my bedroom door, and Rose poked her head through.
"Hey sweetie. Are you okay?" She came forward with a glass of water. "Here, take this." She opened her hand out for me, revealing two pills. "it'll help you get better." I nodded, and drank the water first, then the pills went down.
"Ugh. I feel terrible. I knew I shouldn't have left my hair to dry."
Rose sighed. "Edward's still persistent on going to England. Think he wants to meet your folks. You'll get better soon anyway, but he made me pack some things for you. I may have left some nice things out." She grinned cheekily at me. "hope you don't mind."
I waved my hand "Go ahead. Where's Edward anyway?"
"He's gone to get some more medication, and a hot water bottle. We don't really get colds much."
"Well we did in England. I think it's a chest infection or something." I coughed, covering my mouth. "I'm ill, you don't have to be here with me."
"did you like the film?" She changed topic, and I narrowed my eyes at her.
"Yep. Loved it. It was really good. Well done." Rose laughed and flicked her hair.
"Were you too attached to Edward's face to see it?"
"No, I swear I watched most of it. I really enjoyed it. I liked the bit where you did that back flip of the helicopter and landed on the building."
"That wasn't me."
"Accept the compliment."
Rose grinned. "Why thank you."
"You're welcome."
I looked up as Em stuck his head through the door. Not literally through the door, but you understand, right?
"Bella's awake!" He cheered quietly. "How're you doing, soldier?"
I did a salute and smirked. "Feeling better already." Lie. My croaky voice and messy hair probably said something else. Something like 'I'm half dead here.'
"that's the spirit! Edward's on his way. He's like Mom, looking after you like this. Some wouldn't think he was 17."
"If Edward meets my parents, can I meet his? Where are they?"
Emmett shuffled around on his feet. "Um...I don't think you should ask him that. We haven't seen them in so long, and we can't just turn up, saying, here- meet my girlfriend and take off again. Last time we saw them it was pretty hectic."
"When was that?"
"Um...5 years ago. Edward was searching for roles and I was at the gym a lot...we didn't realise that our parent's marriage was falling apart."
"Oh no!" I gasped. "Have they split?"
"Last time we heard...Mom went to France and Dad moved to New York. The last time we saw them they were arguing about something...pointless."
I nodded. "So I'll never get to meet them?"
He shrugged. "Never say never...But probably. Rosie hasn't seen them either, if it helps."
"Okay...can I rest for a while? I'm feeling pretty drained, and cold."
"Edward'll be back with the water bottle soon. Take the tablets every couple of hours, OK?" Rose got up and followed Em out of the door, shutting it tightly.
I let my eyes flutter closed as bright images filled my mind. I secretly couldn't wait to meet my family again, bringing back Edward. I couldn't wait to show him off in front of my friends and family. Would he stay in my room? I hope so.
When I reopened my eyes, the light had changed from my window, and there was new people in here as well.
"Hey beautiful." Edward was in the bed next to me, and I cuddled closer to him.
"Morning."
"Afternoon."
"Really?"
"Uhuh. You've been asleep for ages."
"I can't wait until we go on holiday. Why are you here?"
"Well I can go if you'd prefer..."
"No, not that. I'm sick. You'll catch whatever I have."
"I don't care. As long as I get to stick next to you."
"Aww...that's so sweet."
"I know. It took me hours to come up with that one." He winked, and I laughed, resting my head on his shoulder, and he wrapped his arm around me.
"You know...one time I had the flu..."
"Lovely."
"hold on, I'm not finished." I grinned.
"Okay then."
"Shush!" I covered his mouth. "Anyway...I had the flu for a whole week, and it was the day before the last day of school, and I missed my friends, so I went in my living room and did a lot of vigorous exercise. The next day I could go to school, healthy as a horse." I let go of his mouth, and he frowned. (A/N: true story ;) )
"What are you suggesting."
I shrugged. "that I do vigorous exercise."
He shook his head, leaning back. "No...I know you. You're a hormonal sex-charged child.'
"Why are you arguing with me?"
"I won't sleep with you when you're ill."
"Why not? I'd do the exact same. Don't you want me to get better?"
"No, to get better I'd get you a hot chocolate. Not fuck you."
"When had this been fucking? I'm talking about making lovveee."
"No, Bella. Absolutely not."
"I could make you."
"I'm not talking to you when you're talking like that." I let my hand trail down to his bottoms, and I pushed. Edward scrambled out of the bed and fell onto the floor. "Oof!"
"Edward you're making this harder for yourself." I muttered, puffing up my pillow. He pointed at me.
"You stay here. I refuse to do that."
"Edward! What's the difference if I'm ill! You'd do it any other night!"
"Because it's not right."
"And another night it is?"
"How is it wrong any other night?"
"How is it wrong tonight?"
"It just is!"
"What is wrong with you? You're a guy!"
"I'm not like other guys, Bella. I care for you."
"Care for me then!"
Edward stormed out, and I pouted. Was I really that sex fuelled? Edward suddenly opened the door again, and shut the door behind him.
"Oh Bella." He jumped onto the bed and dropped to kiss me on the lips. I won't go into detail to what happened next...
...
"you have the passports?" I questioned as we were driving to the airport.
"Even if I didn't, it would be too late." He smirked, gripping onto my hand. I got better by the next morning, as I had predicted, but I still took the medication just to get rid of the sore throat.
"Did you know that in England it is snowing right now?"
"really?"
"I have no idea. Could be."
Edward chuckled. "We'll have to wait and see."
"Can you check the weather on your phone?"
"Don't you like the surprised?"
"No." He laughed again. "Please?"
"My battery is low."
"Charge it then."
"Wow, you've persuaded me now."
"I used all of my tricks that I've learnt over the years."
"They don't work."
"Well I manage to persuadable you almost everyday for something."
"Give me one example."
"Yesterday when you wouldn't have sex with me."
"...give me another example."
"This morning. Twice."
"Bella! I don't like to lose!"
"Well you've got a relationship with the wrong girl. I always win." I pronounced.
"Always?"
"Always" I confirmed.
Edward smiled. "Well I have to find a way to end that." He stole a kiss from me before leaning back. "Throat better?"
"Much." I replied.
The flight took almost forever, I swear. We had our own plane, and so we were free to do whatever we liked. I had plans on my mind, including joining the mile high club, which Edward was all for.
I fell asleep for the rest of the flight, and fell back asleep when we climbed into the taxi, resting my head on Edward's shoulder as he put his arm around my shoulders and rested his head on mine, sleeping too.
The exact opposite of soon, we made it to my home. Edward was chipper, wanting to meet them for good. We had told them that I was coming, with Edward, so I hoped they were just as excited. The taxi honked as it disappeared, leaving us standing outside my home, surrounded by a suitcase each.
"This is it. Come on." I pulled on the handle of my suitcase and pulled it up my porch steps, and I rang the bell. I felt Edward from just behind me as the door opened.
"Hey Bells!" Dad pulled me into a hug, and then gave Edward a 'parenty' glance. "Edward" He stuck out his hand, and Edward shook it eagerly.
"Mr Swan. Nice to meet you."
"Come on in, Bells."
"Dad."
He gave me a sheepish grin. "yeah?"
"Be nice." I mouthed. He sighed, and patted Edward's shoulder.
"Welcome to the family, Edward." He smiled tightly, and I looked up to Edward hopefully. He smiled brightly at him, and gave me a cheery grin.
"Thank you, sir."
"Call me Charlie."
"Charlie."
"Where's Mom and Angela?"
"Angela's at college now, and your mother is working. She says 'hi'. She'll be here tonight. Let me get that." he took my suitcase from me and headed up the stairs. "You can start unpacking today if you like. You're here a week? Er...Bella can I talk to you in the kitchen for a sec?" I nodded as Edward put his suitcase on the ground in my old bedroom. Dad shut the door and followed me down the stairs. He pulled out a seat, which kind of gave me the impression he was going to be talking for a while. he sat in the opposite chair and sighed, rubbing his hand across his face.
"Bella, I'm not going to assume that you and him haven't done anything. But as a father, I'm not comfortable with anything going on under my roof, is that clear?" He didn't give me time to answer him as he carried on. "And your mother was going to do the other talk but I want to make sure you get the message. You obviously know how it works, when two people-"
"-Dad. Stop." I exclaimed. "Really, Dad? I know how it works. And I won't do anything in this house, OK? Just, please stop. I got the message. I understand. And if I may add...I really like Edward. Please treat him like a guest, and not your youngest daughter's boyfriend." I stood up and quickly made my way back to my bedroom. Edward looked up at me worriedly when I entered, and I smiled.
"was it okay?" He wondered, and I nodded.
"Just the talk. And we can't have sexy time here." I smirked and plonked myself next to him on the bed, and Edward chuckled.
"darn. Guess we'll have to find somewhere else." He grinned and kissed me. "I can't wait to meet the famous Angela Swan and your mother, who made those gorgeous dresses of yours." I got up and rooted through my suitcase, pulling out different items.
"I didn't get them anything. I hope they won't mind."
"Nothing can beat meeting me." He yawned, stretching, then lying flat on my bed. "God I'm tired." I smiled and crossed my legs on the floor, looking at my suitcase. "You okay? Why are you over there?" I laughed and got up, jumping into my bed next to him, and he pulled me into him, spooning me. As his breaths evened out, I climbed out of his arms, not tired, and went downstairs to grab some food. Dad was in the kitchen,s stirring something in a pot on the hob.
"Wow, Dad, you're cooking now?" Dad smirked and continued to stir.
"I make the best custard. Ang taught me how to not burn it." I laughed and looked in the fridge, which was stocked up.
"Who knew? I cook sometimes over in California for friends" And Edward. He sometimes cooks for me too, unless we go to a restaurant.
"Friends, huh? Who are they?"
I shrugged. "Edward, myself, his brother, Emmett, and his girlfriend, Rose."
"Rose...as in Rosalie Hale? Angela and your mother buy magazines often. Check up on you, you know."
"Dad, most of that isn't true, and yes. Rose is my best friend."
"That's nice. So she is with Edward's brother?"
"Yeah- Emmett Cullen."
"Is he nice?"
"Yeah. If I'm honest he looks tough when you first see him, but straight away you see he is like a cuddly bear with an infectious personality." I grinned, and Dad turned off the heat on the custard, stirring still.
"Want some pudding? I was bored so though I'd make some."
I repeated his latter sentence, but as a question. How did my father, one who I recalled to have made that burn mark above the toaster from leaving it in too long, turn from that to Joe Chef? How?
"Umm...okay then." He served me some cake and custard and I tucked in whilst standing up. "Oh my God this is amazing! Did you make the cake too?"
That's when Dad laughed. "Pahaha...yes. Is that bad? If it helps, it was a cake mix."
I giggled. "That's okay Dad, not feminine or anything."
He laughed again. "So you want to stick to where the woman belongs...in a kitchen, cooking us men food?"
"Of course not...I just think it's unusual for you."
"Just carry on."
"I'm okay." I put my bowl down, once I had finished, and sat down.
"where's Edward?" Dad mumbled, and I looked at the clock. It was 2pm. Angela'll be back by around 4. I think.
"He's asleep. I fell asleep on the way here."
"Is he staying in your room for the remainder of your stay?"
I nodded. "He's not sleeping on the couch. I told you we won't do anything."
"Does he love you?"
I pursed my lips. "Yes. And I love him."
Dad mumbled something too quiet for me to hear, and I looked up. "What?"
He shuffled on his feet, and crossed his arms. "Well...ahem...he's welcome to stay then." I had a feeling that wasn't what he actually said, but I let it go.
"Good. He only wants to please you. Don't make it difficult for him."
Dad sighed. "You know as a father it is my duty to scare the boyfriend."
"Don't be that sort of Dad then. Be the nice one that he can talk to casually. Like..."
"Like what?"
"I don't know Dad!" I whined. "Just be normal! You must have brought Mum to your parent's once! What would you have wanted then?"
"I guess-"
"-there you go then."
I went back upstairs and went to the bathroom. Taking a quick shower, I heard the door slam and muffled voices. The stairs creaked and I wrapped myself in a towel before opening the door.
"Angela!" I jumped up and down and hugged her. She looked older, and her fashion sense was improving by miles!
"Bells! Where's the man candy, eh?" I led her to the bedroom, and she followed. "How have you been?"
"I'm been good? Obviously better with Edwardo here..." She glanced at my boyfriend on my bed and I giggled at his peaceful face. "Let's not wake him just yet...he's had a long trip. I pulled out some underwear, shorts and a strappy top. "Can I borrow something warm on top? It must be freezing- Cali isn't cold at all." I quickly got changed and as I turned around, Edward was gazing up at me.
"Sorry, did I wake you up?" He rubbed his eyes as I crept closer to him.
"No. I've had enough sleep." He mumbled sleepily. "When does your sister and Mom arrive home?"
I turned to the door, where Angela was peeking through to catch a glimpse of Edward. "She's here." Edward noticed her and jumped out of bed, walking forward.
"Er...Hello. I'm Edward. You must be Angela." She shook his hand and smiled, letting go.
"That's me."
"Sorry...I fell asleep. Long journey." He smirked and Angela nodded, eyes wide.
"Yes...jet lag. Bella usually never gets it until the day after, so be prepared." She grinned at me and I rolled my eyes.
"So it happened like...okay yeah I get it." They laughed and I sent them a half smile. "Dad cooked."
Angela beamed at me. "I know! We all believed it wouldn't happen, and yet he isn't burning anything!" She clapped her hands in glee. "And he's actually good. I've done mission impossible here." The phone rang, and Angela went down the hall to answer it.
"Hello? Oh! Hey Mom... No it's cool... Yep... Okay." She turned around to face me, holding her fingers to the speaker. "Bella."
I walked over to her quickly and grabbed the phone, putting it to my ear. "Hey Mom."
"Bella! Look I'm terribly sorry but I am completely booked for the day and won't be able to make it home tonight. I promise to be there tomorrow."
I glanced over at my boyfriend, who was chatting to my sister. "That's okay. I was thinking of going to the school tomorrow anyway, and catch up with my old school friends with Edward if he wants to come."
"That's nice sweetie. Oh! Sorry honey I have another customer. I'll see you soon. Bye I love you." She hung up and I put the phone back on its hook.
"Mom's busy tonight. She'll be here tomorrow." Angela disappeared off into her room and I walked towards Edward. He kicked his feet on the doorway lightly and shut his eyes.
"What's the plan for today then?" He mumbled, tired.
I smirked. "today, we sleep. Off to bed." He nodded and floated back to my bed, falling under the covers again.
"Sorry Bella I'm so...tired." He yawned and fell asleep almost immediately. He looked so adorable as he slept! I wanted to poke his cheek or something. He was still zonked out by evening, so when I went to bed, I kind of pushed him further in so I could climb into bed with him. It was adorable, his face.
Turns out I hadn't included my own jet lag time in the next days plans. I had woken up late the next day, and school had almost finished anyway. I groaned as I rolled around on my empty bed, as my eyes fluttered open, nothing had really changed, besides the disappearance of my boyfriend. I lied in bed for quite some time, before Angela passed by my room and decided to check up on me, poking her head through the door and smirking when she saw me awake.
"I would tell you so..." She disappeared for a second, and then came back with something. "Mom's back at 5." I groaned and nodded, slamming my eyes shut again.
"Where's Edward?" I croaked.
"He's downstairs with Dad." My eyes opened and I shot up.
"Really?"
"Relax Bella. They're fine. Getting along well. They're watching the game."
I knew it. Edward would only need to show interest about the game on TV to get in Dad's good books. Now to get in Mom's, he either had to have charm, or knowledge in fashion...
Angela headed back downstairs while I went to brush my teeth and wash my face. I patted my face dry and went through my suitcase for something to wear. My father knocked on the door once I had finished changing.
"Morning sunshine." He chuckled, and I waved him off.
"You knew this would happen. I'll go to the school tomorrow then."
"You were going to the school?"
"Yeah. I wanted to see my friends."
"Ok then. I can drop you off if you like."
"No it's ok. I'll walk with Edward."
"Edward's going?"
I looked up. "Yeah...is that a problem?"
He shrugged. "He's a famous actor. Aged 17. He's going to be the centre of attention Bells."
"We'll take Phil with us." Phil is currently staying in a nearby B&B.
"Be careful. You haven't seen them in a while, and last time they were drinking..."
"OK, Dad." I walked past him and down the stairs, and jumped into Edward's lap on the couch. Dad always took the armchair.
"Hello beautiful." He whispered and kissed my cheek.
"Hey." He wrapped an arm around me as we watched the game, and we cheered when we were meant to, and so on. We spent the day doing nothing much in general. Edward wanted to meet my mother and he said he wanted to go into the city and check the site out. So the first day was sleeping, the second...sleeping and meeting, the third was to go to the city and the final day was to see my friends.
"Knock knock!" My Mom yelled as she got home. I jumped from the couch into her arms, and she squeezed me into a hug. "Hey sweetie! Need anymore dresses?"
"Not yet." I laughed. "Mom, meet Edward." I led her forward and he shook her hand.
"Nice to meet you." He grinned. I think Mom almost had a hyperventilation attack.
That night...for fun, I had a little teasing with Edward. We were cuddled up in my bed, and I let my eyes linger on his chest, and then lower. Edward watched me graze my eyes over him, and then I smiled up at him and turned around to go to sleep. I hope he felt that.
After a few minutes, he pulled me into his chest. "Did you think that was funny?"
After a moment of silence, I replied. "Yes."
He chuckled. "Well is this funny to you?" He ground himself into me, and my eyes widened.
"We can't do anything here." I muttered sleepily. "We can find somewhere else later." I coughed, throat still tender.
Edward sighed, but didn't comment on it, as my heavy eyes finally closed.
...
"Relax, Dad. Edward's been there before- he knows them. And I know them, obviously."
Dad pressed his lips together into a tight line. "Okay, but don't be long."
"They finish in 3 hours anyway." We refused to wake up early- we need our lie ins! I pulled on Edward's hand. "Come on, let's go." I rushed out of the door, and slowed down once we got outside. It was a sunny day, just like the day before, when we went into the city to sight see and shop. I had been many times before, but to see Edward's eyes light up every time we came across something different...it was like seeing them with new eyes too.
We walked hand in hand down the road to school until Phil's car slowed down beside us, driving slowly along until the tinted window rolled down.
"Want a lift superstars?" I grinned and shouted.
"Shot gun!"
Edward groaned as he went to sit in the back. I skipped happily to the front seat and sat next to Phil.
"Wassup? How's it hanging? Blud?" I joked with Phil as he drove along.
"It's hanging very well indeed." He nodded, laughing. He parked the car and followed us around.
"Where are we going?"
"No idea. To the reception!"
We found out that my friend Bree was in Media, so there we went. I decently knocked on the door as I also opened it, and stuck my head through.
"Heello?" I smiled, and scanned the room for her. I heard the screech before I saw it.
"Bella Bella Bella!" She ran femininely towards me and hugged me, and then she saw Edward, and deafened me. "Oh my God, oh my God!"
"Edward Cullen." He sent everyone a half wave.
Have you ever imagined whether a famous, gorgeous person of the other sex would walk into your class and stop the boredom coming from the droning teacher? Did you imagine that everyone in the class would jump on him/her, or if they would be too shocked to do anything, just stay put in their seats, mouths wide open?
Well, it was the latter. I looked at them oddly, before turning to the interactive whiteboard. Oh, lovely. They were playing one of my music videos. That's not awkward at all.
"Um...we came to say 'hi'...we're on holiday here. We're going back to Cali...tomorrow..."
Bree dragged me out of the classroom, leaving Edward standing there like a penguin or something, with a bunch of my class.
"Bella. You do realise everyone is going to go crazy over him." Edward ran out of the room, shutting the door as a unfamiliar girl banged on the glass of the door. He was struggling with the handle.
"Bella are you sure this was a good idea?" He yelled, and I waved him off.
"What is with you both?-" Another girl jumped on the girl, and banged on the door.
"Maybe you should get out of here. Sorry, Bella. I'm really happy to see you it's just-" A boy tried to pull the girls off the door. "-it's a little embarrassing, you know?"
I sighed. "sorry for wanting to see my best friend."
"I know Bella, I can't wait to see you again...but I think maybe another time, when things have calmed down."
"Things won't calm down, Bree." I groaned. "Me and Edward will only get more known, and this may be one of the last chances to see you!"
"Well come around my house. I can't tonight or tomorrow- I have a ton of revision. But maybe another time. Give me a call." I pouted. I only had today.
"Well I don't know how long it will be then-" I jumped as the boy managed to get a hold of a girl, and she kicked her legs, feet slamming onto the door again and again.
"Just go, Bella! You'll both get hurt! Trust me." Bree pushed me away, and I hugged her, before pulling Edward with me, Phil on my tail, back to the car. I sent her a goodbye text as we left, and sat in the back seat next to Edward.
"I can't believe I can't see my friends at school!"
He sighed. "we'll try again." A tear slipped down my cheek as we turned back to my road. "Don't worry love, it'll get easier. I promise."
...
"Ugh...God. Maybe its the effects of the tablets..." I groaned as Edward rubbed my back soothingly. I spat again into the toilet. "Sometimes if I take them too long it does that...my throat is worse now with the stinging."
"Maybe we should get you to a doctor..."
"No...just give me...like half an hour. I'll be okay. Plus, we're on a plane. And I don't think Phil is a doctor."
"Bella..."
"I'll be fine, Edward."
If I was honest, I hadn't been feeling too brilliant the night before, and secretly threw up then, when Edward was asleep. We were on the plane back to California, and I had been ill ever since the second half. After a few minutes, I felt better than before, so I picked myself up and brushed my teeth. I came back to my seat and ignored Edward's shifty looks.
"Stop looking at me like that."
"Like what?"
"With worry. I'm fine."
"You're puking."
"It's the medication I'm on." I muttered. "When is our meal?"
"You heaved that up already. But we can get another one for your now empty stomach" He sighed and went into the next room. When we arrived back home I wondered where the happy couple were. Edward said Em was planning on proposing when they were gone. I also wondered if they'll move to another location. Would Em buy a place and move out? Will one of us get sent elsewhere and have to move?
"Edella are back!" Em boomed. "Do you like my new nickname for you guys? Me and Rosie are Romett or Emsie. But the second one just sounds like a nickname for just me, so...but the first one sounds like something from Romeo and Juliet yeah?" He pulled along Rose, who was grinning at us. with him, and yanked out her hand. "Guess what!" The ring blinded me and I jumped up and down, squealing with Rose.
"I'm engaged!" Rose screamed, and I nodded happily.
"Congrats!"
"I know, right? The wedding won't be too soon...just being engaged is great." Rose looked at Emmett lovingly, and I 'n'awhh'ed in my head.
"that's awesome. Er...Rose quick question." I looked at Edward, blushing. "Do you have...any..um...never mind. I'll tell you later." Rose nodded, and she helped me unpack my stuff while Edward went to chat with Emmett for a moment. Rose was sitting on my bed, admiring her ring, actually not helping at all, when she resumed the previous conversation with me.
"So what did you need earlier?"
I looked at her. "Well I ran out of the pill earlier in the week in England, which was stupid of me...but since Dad wouldn't let me do anything with Edward...I figured, what was the point?"
She shrugged. "I don't use the pill. Messes up your timings. Just borrow...or have." She smirked. "Some of our condoms. Simple."
I frowned. "Yeah but condoms can split."
"There's like...less than a percent chance that it would split. Chill."
"OK, thanks."
"Only for my best friend...and maid of honor?" I looked up, shocked.
"ME? Really?"
"Yeah!"
"YES YES YES!" I jumped up and down, and Em stuck his head around the door.
"Sounds as if Bella's having some sexy time." Rose threw a pillow at him and giggled and he jumped on her.
"Not on my bed thank you very much." I smirked and went to find Edward. He was in the kitchen, just standing there. "Hey honey, is there-" He came forward to hold me, and I collapsed in his arms.
...
"Soon, you'll have to realise that you have to lower your standards to find some girl for you. And I bet that girl already has a standard that is at the floor level, got it?" I yelled at Alec, who smirked at me.
"Boy, you've gained an attitude while you've been gone. It's fucking sexy."
I slapped him across the face.
My eyes slowly opened, and I recognised the surroundings. I was in my bedroom. There was a unfamiliar woman in my bedroom, as well as Edward, and Rose, who were there also.
"Bella, can you hear me? Earth to Bella." I smiled slightly at the lady in front of me, and Rose huffed.
"It is necessary for the humour? What's wrong with her?"
"You'd think that it were her boyfriend to be the one asking that." The lady had something under my nose, and I wiggled around, moving my head back.
"what is that?" I mumbled, wincing. "what happened?"
"You had a fall. But it's okay- Edward caught you."
"why did she fall?" Rose questioned. "It isn't normal."
"Has she been getting the right nutrients?"
"Yes- we had a meal on the plane on the way here."
"Was it healthy?"
"Does that matter? Yes it was."
"Just checking."
"Very funny." He answered sarcastically. "You always do this, you know."
"Leave her alone, Edward." I mumbled, sleepy. Suddenly I had a rush of nausea, and jumped up from the bed, heading straight to the bathroom to puke. I sighed, then went to brush my teeth, I squeezed the toothpaste too hard, and as I tried to retrieve the toothpaste from around my hand, toothpaste tube and along the toothbrush, I did the opposite, losing most of what was actually on the bristles anyway. So if I ever run out of toothpaste, 2 days before shopping day, I only have myself to blame. When I came back into my room all three of them was weary, as I climbed back into bed.
"So...Doc. What's what with me?" The woman sent me a small smile, then looked up at Edward.
"And both of you are sexually active?"
Edward nodded. "What has that got to do with anything?"
She turned back to me. "Are you on any contraception?"
"Are you suggesting I'm pregnant?" There's no way. "First of all, me and Edward are careful. Secondly, I am on the pill. Well I was, until I ran out of them. But since my Dad wouldn't let us do anything anyway, it didn't matter. I was on the pill when we last slept together." I looked up at Edward, who had sat down.
"And are you on any other medication?"
I stopped. "Well..." Rose's jaw dropped.
"I gave her those tablets you gave me... a few weeks ago, right? When Bella had that chest infection."
Doc nodded, and looked at me. "You see, sometimes if you take medication, as well as the pill...it can...how you say...out rule the pill. Makes the pill ineffective."
I put a hand to my stomach. "I'm pregnant? There's no other alternative?"
"I'll need you to do a home pregnancy test. One moment." Doc disappeared behind the door, and it was silent for a moment, before I had to go to the bathroom again. When I came back Doc was back too, and handed me the test. Those few minutes were dead silent as Edward climbed into the bed next to me. We were really, just kids. He was 17, and I was 16. Oh God, I was going to be on 16 and Pregnant! I don't want that! I gulped and squeezed Edward's hand as tightly as I could. Please please...
Doc looked up at us, and her lips were tight. "It's positive."
My breath slipped from me.
"...of course we need to see how far gone you are, but it is most likely that it was around the time of your sickness. You need to decide on whether you'll keep, the baby. Or terminate."
Rose and Doc disappeared out of the door and Edward was quiet.
I broke the silence. "What do you want to do?"
And he actually said "I don't think it's the best time to make plans to go out, this is serious."
I was quiet now, and thoroughly amazed. How can I rephrase it?
"What do we do about the baby?"
"I don't know."
"I don't know either."
"Maybe we should wait."
"I think we should have said that a while ago. But waiting until we are married doesn't really go well with me."
"This isn't funny."
"Who said it was? I didn't specifically-"
"-Bella." He looked at me sternly, and I was lost for words.
"Yes?" I managed eventually.
"What do you want to do? This is your decision. Don't let me get in the way of this."
"Are you saying you don't want this baby?"
"I'm not saying anything, Bella. Make your decision. If you want to keep the baby, I will support you through and through. And if you don't want to, then I'll support you through and through again, whatever your decision."
"I think-"
"-think it through. Sleep on it."
"Edward. I think it should be both of our choices. I don't want to ruin your life or your career. What do you think?"
"I shouldn't be the reason to change your mind. This will change your whole life?"
"You're the father, Edward. It affects you too." I found myself sitting opposite him, not in his arms any more.
Edward looked down to his hands. "I'm 17, Bella. I'm not ready to be a father. But that doesn't mean I don't want one. Maybe it's the wrong timing, but..."
"So you don't want the baby."
"NO! I do want the baby. It's just...I'm really confused right now..." He climbed off the bed and went to the door. "I need some time...to think." And he was gone. And I was just left there. Pregnant and sitting alone.
Is he capable enough to be a father? This left me questioning on whether he could actually handle something like this. Under pressure, I never panicked...okay that's a complete lie. I can't count on my hands how many times I've ran and hid in the bushes. But this is serious...
OK, is it wrong to be angry at him, when I've done the exact same? Ugh. I climbed out of bed and wondered into the living room, where Rose was glaring at the door with Em.
"What is with him? Emmy, if I found out I was pregnant, you'd support me, right?" And he nodded overenthusiasticly.
"He didn't say he wouldn't support me, he did." I contradicted, sitting at the bar stool. "It's complicated."
"Oh we know how complicated it is. But why'd he walk out on you like that? Idiot. Doofus. B-"
"-Rosie, calm down." Em shushed her, and looked apologetically at me. "Sorry about my brother. He doesn't know any better."
"I know." I agreed, heading for the fridge. "Boy, throwing up really makes you hungry."
"No shit." Em smirked. "Guessing that's the morning sickness kicking in."
"No shit." I mimicked, and started to make myself a sandwich. "Where's Doc?"
"She's gone to book you for your first scan. She wondered if 2 weeks would give you enough time to think?" I nodded.
"I've already decided. I can't have this baby."
"Why not? It's life." Em frowned. I shrugged.
"I can't deal with it right now. Edward obviously doesn't want it and even though I do it can't be dealt with." I buttered my toast and sighed. "I can't do that to him. It will ruin his career. Everyone will find out, and say stuff like 'they're so reckless!' or 'she's only just turned 16! Edward's committed a crime!' or some shit."
"Don't care about the public- this is you. Be a proud mother."
"Oh my God! What will my family think? My Mom? Oh God, my Dad! He's not going to believe me at all! He'll disown me!"
Rose jumped up and hugged me. "No, he won't. Relax, Bells."
"How can I relax, when I'm 16 and pregnant!"
Em hugged us both, and I started to tear up.
"This isn't the way it's supposed to work! I'm meant to be married or something, before wanting a family!"
By 6pm I had calmed down enough, and skipped angry phase completely. It was my fault anyway. So now I was at self loathing. And not in denial, obviously.
Edward hadn't returned, which was pretty much him, as I knew him, and he would be gone probably until past midnight, or until the next day. That part of him kind of sucked. Big time in this situation.
Rose stuck closer to me the whole time Edward was gone. She only left when it turned into the early hours, and I became tired.
When I woke up, I headed downstairs to Em and Rose's place, and knocked on the door. I couldn't find the spare key.
"One sec!" Em called and opened the door. "Morning sleepyhead. Rose made you a little something. Apparently on the Internet you're meant to have a healthy diet, so eat up!" He sat me down, and Rose slid a plate across the counter, landing in front of me.
"Yummy" I muttered, taking my first bite. "Scrumptious." I found myself really hungry, and had second helping as as Rose watched happily.
"And here's some pure orange juice to finish it off." She placed it in front of me, and I leaned back.
"No." Nausea hit me like a ton of bricks, and I pushed my chair backwards, knocking it over as I ran for the toilet. I came out sheepish.
"Sorry Rose...morning sickness. How can I expect to survive if everything comes out the wrong way?" Rose narrowed her eyes at me, but then sighed and sat down.
"That was a waste of food. Do you want some water?"
I went to get it myself. "I'm good. Just need to sort the stuff out with Mr Disappearing Act, wherever he is." Rose looked at Emmett, a crease in between her eyebrows. "It'll be okay. He's done it before. You know, I wonder if they'll ever be a small amount of time where we can just be normal. It'll make a change." I muttered into my glass, and the door behind me shut lightly. I turned around to face Edward, and he looked tired.
"I er...went to ours, and you weren't there...so...um...yeah I came here...here I am." I put the glass on the counter, stormed up to his and slapped him across the face.
"Why the hell did you leave?" He winced, and put his hand to his cheek, where it was already starting to change colour.
"I needed some time."
"Time to do what? You said this was my decision, and I needed you here! You can't keep running out on me! You're supposed to be the one to be there for me!" I screamed and went back to my drink. My mouth was suddenly very dry. I swirled the water around my mouth, trying to calm down.
"Bella...look I am slightly drunk..." That's when I noticed the swaying and the beer in his hand.
"Where did you get that? You're not even close to 21 yet." Rose exclaimed, and Edward smiled slightly.
"I have...connections. We had a blast. I called you...to come over. But then I realised halfway through the voice mail...that you can't drink when your pregnant. So I hung up." I frowned. I hadn't got any calls yesterday.
"I didn't get anything yesterday." I muttered.
"Well I called someone."
"Give me your phone." Emmett put his hand out, and Edward threw it over. Emmett's eyes widened as he pressed a few buttons.
"Edward...fuck...you called Carmen."
"Who's Carmen?" I asked.
"Carmen from the TV."
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