My midterms are nearly over, one left on Monday, but I sadly won't be on too much anymore. My mother got rid of the internet today without any warning while I was planning on applying for university, so I'll have to make due with the tiny wireless connections I can steal. Err, that's bad, don't do it. I'm going to go start on the next chapter right now, it may be up later tonight, it might be up tomorrow! But, the story is starting to get good now. I'm sorry if you don't hear from me in a long time, I'm trying my best, really.
There is a video in my profile of what Tom Sawyer looks like. He's a cutie. After this, the story will start getting gooood. heck yess. :D
Chapter Nine: Impulse Buy
Waking up I felt so warm. I was wrapped in a cocoon of heat and a sweet smell filled my nose. I opened my eyes, burning against the light I could see over the mass in front of me. When I focused I remembered exactly where I was, and I couldn't help but grin. My face was securely tucked into Edward's chest and his strong arms were wrapped around me securely. I let out an audible, satisfied sigh as I settled myself in closer, wrapping my leg around his. I felt him stir then, so I closed my eyes to look asleep. Edward stretched and grunted, shakng out of the sleep. He looked down at me and I felt his lips against my head curling into a smile. He wrapped his arms tighter around me and rubbed my back soothingly. I let out a tiny moan from how well his hands felt against me. He stopped, and leaned back to look at me.
I opened one eye and saw him staring at me, an amused expression painted over his face. I closed my eyes and nuzzled his chest, causing him to laugh lightly at me. "Morning," he murmured.
"Morning," I said in a bright, muffled voice. "I was up before you. I bet my fake sleep fooled you." Without arguing he simply 'Mhm-ed' me and then put his hand under my chin, lifting it up to his face and giving me the softest, sweetest kisses imaginable.
I knew there was a good reason to come to England.
I would have been perfectly content staying there for the rest of the day, if Esme hadn't opened his door in an attempt to frighten us awake. We were already awake, so all that did was frighten us apart. We jumped so much that is caused Edward to fall of the bed, only his arm and a leg managing to stay up. Me, being firmly attached to him, attempted to straighten up, but fell anyway due to some sort of momentum... inertia physics thing, I suppose. In any case, I fell right on top of Edward. Esme let out a tiny squeal before falling into loud laughter and then Carlisle must have peeked in too because we heard him laughing as well. The door clicked shut and I let out an exasperated sigh the same moment that Edward let out a pained groan.
"Are you all right?" I asked concernedly, ignoring the fact that I was pressed up against him in all the proper places. Okay... clearly I wasn't ignoring it. Edward groaned and even sobbed a bit, staring up at the ceiling pitifully.
"I think I've broken my bum," he murmured. I bit my lip to keep from laughing as I straightened up on top of him and leaned closer to his face.
"I like that bum," I murmured. "It better not be damaged." Edward turned to me, meeting my eye with a strange twinkle in his own. His mouth was twisted into the most adorable grin I'd ever seen. I smiled and then leaned forward to kiss him again.
"Thanks so much for having us, Mum," Edward said as we packed the car up with our bag and the various baked goods Esme and I had prepared this morning.
"It was lovely meeting you," I said, taking a step towards them. Esme smiled lovingly and gave me a warm hug, Carlisle joined in on it, and with a laugh Edward did too. We were all one big hugging mass in the walkway until I couldn't breathe anymore.
"You're a wonderful girl, Bella," Esme said with a bright smile. "I'm so glad Edward found you." Carlisle wrapped his arm around his wife, rubbing her shoulder gently.
"I'm glad he did too," I murmured to them, turning to see Edward walk up behind me. He happily wrapped his arm around my waist and led me to the car. He shouted out the window that he loved his parents and then expertly pulled away from the side of the road, following it through the town and back out to the highway.
This time, he didn't fidget so much with the CD.
Rosalie and Emmett were waiting for us outside of Edward's flat when we arrived. She grinned at me and ran up to hug me, whispering in my ear that she knew it was bound to happen. Edward and Emmett were talking in hushed tones as he unlocked the door.
"So, what happened?" Rose asked with a wide smile. I blushed and hung up my jacket, my eyes wandering to Edward, pulling on his sweater while he walked into the living room.
"We were making out in front of his parents' house when they came home and caught us," I mumbled, smiling at her. Rosalie's eyes bugged out of her head and she fought to stifle back her laughter. I giggled and felt my cheeks turn pink but I tried to keep my reactions in check. A quick glance in passing showed me that Edward was watching me with a happy grin plastered over his lips.
The next week with three out of five of my very favourite people was pure bliss. It was romantic and humorous, and it was the healthiest, happiest time of my life. I truly had never felt as good as when I was with Edward and it was just the ways he'd look at me, or smile to me, or the deep meaning in the little things he said.
Rosalie was head over heels, as was Emmett. He sat by me one day as Rose and Edward were buying some tickets and he whispered that he was madly in love for her, and asked for my permission. I was ecstatic for them. I threw my arms around him and squealed loudly, drawing a few curious stares. Emmett merely gave me his booming laugh and wrapped his arms around me. Edward and Rose came back with confused expressions on their faces and Edward gave me a little pout, stating that he was afraid I might like Emmett better than him.
I simply giggled and jumped up, placing my hands on his neck to draw him to me for a kiss. That day we took a cruise down The River Thames. They bundled me up tightly against the autumn cold and we watched the gorgeous scenery for hours.
My favourite parts were when Edward would sneak up behind me to wrap his arms around me and plant kissed on my neck, whispering silly things in my ears.
Rosalie never spent another night at Edward's, and I never spent a single one in the guest room.
I went with him into work again, the day before I had to leave to wish Katie well and give her a huge hug. I stood with her while Edward went to speak with his boss.
"How was your stay in England?" Katie asked me. I blushed furiously.
"I got more than I could ever ask for," I mumbled. She giggled and grabbed my arms, pulling me farther into the lunch room where she poured a cup of tea for herself and another for me. I took the warm mug and held it with both hands, letting the heat seep through my skin.
"So, how is your husband?" Katie asked, cocking one eyebrow with a develish grin. I smiled and laughed quietly, taking a sip of the soothing drink.
"He is absolutely amazing. He has been nothing but a gentleman and I think I like him way too much for the time allotted to us. It is completely unfair that I have to go home tomorrow and leave him here. I do not want to go." I said quickly. Katie laughed and moved to sit next to me against the counter.
"I know what you mean. Emmett's really torn up about Rosalie going, she's a wonderful girl." Katie watched my face with a light smile. "I wish you could stay, I know we'd be great friends if Edward didn't get to hogg you." I chuckled with her again.
"I know what you mean. I really don't want to have to go, but I need to." We both made sad faces which was when... Mike? as I remember it, decided to come in.
"Why hello there, ladies," he said with a stupid grin on his face, attempting to make his eyes hooded and sexy. I gagged a little and turned before I could make Katie and myself burst into giggles. I took a sip innocently. Mike stood in front of us with his hands in his pockets, looking too confident.
"Michael," Katie said in a down to business tone. "How may we help you?" Mike shrugged, attempting a nonchalance that was impossible for his to pull off. I snorted lightly and turned away for a second time.
"I was just wondering if you ladies are free tonight," he said, sounding like a complete sleaze. I looked at him angrily. For all he knew, I was married to his coworker. That was precisely when Edward walked in with the cutest expression on his face, searching for me. I downed my cup and placed it on the counter before stepping towards him with a smile and reaching up to plant a kiss on his lips.
"I'm sorry Mike, but I'll be with my husband tonight," Edward smirked and wrapped his arms around me, watching me from over me. Katie smiled at him, almost looking sad about it.
"I'll be with my family tonight, and will not be available any night that you are," she said sharply before turning to walk with us outside. I giggled at leaving a stunned idiot in the lunchroom and Edward rubbed my shoulder while chuckling happily. Katie pushed Edward away and flung her arms around me.
"I'll miss you, girl I've hardly known!" she said dramatically. That just caused me to break out into more hysterics and after a few more goodbyes Edward and I were heading down the elevator.
We met up with Rose and Emmett and spent the rest of the day doing as many touristy things that we could cram in to less than twenty four hours. we stayed up late and slept in until lunchtime. I dragged myself out of bed and moved to the kitchen, preparing a breakfast for Edward and I. I picked up the tray and moved carefully to the bedroom, placing it carefully on the floor while I climbed into bed and on top of Edward. I laid myself on top of him and pressed gentle kisses onto his shoulder, collar, neck, cheek and finally met the smile on his lips as they pushed carefully against my own.
"I like waking up like this..." Edward murmured. I giggled and rolled off of him. He whimpered sadly while I leaned over to pick up the tray, scooting closer to him and placing it on both of our laps. Edward kissed me sweetly before we both set in, finishing on record time to fit in some well deserved cuddling.
We spent most of the day in bed together talking, and I had a small epiphany of great proportions. Small, in the sense that it only took a moment, because I sort of knew all along. Great, in the sense that it was because I realised I was in love with him. This amazing man, that was just lying here, with one arm wrapped around me in his warm bed, chatting about simple things. It was enough to make me consider giving up everything at home to stay here. But, there was Alice and Jasper, and the annoying what if's. What if: he didn't love me, didn't want me here, was waiting for me to leave, was afraid of commitment, had really scrawny legs. I pushed myself closer against him, relieved to find the last what if not a factor. Edward looked at me curiously and I simplt grinned at him, pressing my lips against his.
We dragged ourselves out of bed when Emmett and Rose came over. I got up and showered, packed my bags and set a batch of cookies in for the boys. Rose was giving me the saddest expression I'd ever seen.
"I'm in love, Bella," she murmured into my shoulder while I rubbed her back. "I don't want to leave that. He's just so perfect... Thank you for bringing me with you."
"Oh, Morose Moose," I mumbled, causing Rose to burst into a fit of giggles. "Don't make me so depressed."
"Why moose?" she asked, trying to lighten up the situation. "Why not something more delicate, like Morose Mouse." I rolled my eyes.
"Mice are infected vermin whose only purposes are to feed owls and test perfume," I said sarcastically. Rosalie scoffed.
"Moose are just gigantic horny things!" she exclaimed. Edward and Emmett looked over at us curiously. I rose an eyebrow, as if there was need for argument.
Rosalie blushed furiously, crossing her arms with with a 'hmph'. "Shut up Bella, don't even say a thing."
We rode to the airport in silence. Rosalie and Emmett were whispering in the back, but Edward and I just looked like someone had run over our cat. I looked at him for the fiftieth time and wrapped my hand around his. He glanced at me and smiled, rubbing my hand with his thumb. The airport was empty, practically. It was so eerily quiet, I felt terrified to get onto that plane.
It wasn't long at all before they called the boarding for our flight. Edward turned to me with a pained expression on his face while Rose and Emmett told each other how much they loved each other. My heart was swelling as he leaned forward, cupping my face in one hand. He kissed me sweetly, our lips moving gently together. I wanted to cry. He felt so good, and so right. I'd never felt this way before. Aaron Greene in junior year held nothing to this. I wrapped my arms tightly around Edward and moved as closely as I could to him.
When we broke apart I knew I had to tell him, before I regretted it, before I was gone with no idea when I'd see him again, although I was sure I would. "Edward?" I murmured softly to his lips.
"Yes?" he asked quietly. I rose my eyes to his, watching my from underneath his lashes.
"I love you," I whispered, biting my lip to wait for a response. I felt his breath stop and a smile curl his mouth before he pulled me tighter and kissing me fervently. I smiled widely and wrapped my arms around his neck, enjoying this all too much. My flight was called again, just as we began to slow down. Edward groaned sadly and I moved away, taking his hands in mine.
"I love you so much, Bella," he murmured, kissing me gently again. I spent a few more moments pressed against him kissing him, Rosalie hadn't even stopped with Emmett. When they called the last boarding we all broke apart.
"I love you Edward," I said, backing away slightly. He nodded and smiled, passing me my bags and squeezing my hand as he kissed me for the last time before I walked through the gate and onto the plane.
Rose and I cried most of the trip home. And, although we were so happy to see Alice and Jazz again, we missed our English boys the most. As Rosalie was stepping out of the car to head to her apartment I looked up to her and sadly said; "Pip pip, cheery-o?" She began sobbing and rushed up the stairs. Alice dropped me off, thanking me for her dress and whispering that she'd come see me tomorrow.
I collapsed in bed, too tired to feel like an insomiac, and dreamt about Edward.
Riiing... Riiing... Riiin--
"Hello?" I murmured groggily into my phone. I glanced at the clock underneath my hair. 10 am. A happy chuckle sounded through the receiver.
"Good morning, Sleeping Beauty," Edward called. I immediately relaxed and smiled. It was a natural reaction to his voice.
"Hi," I said. "I miss you so much. Rose and I pretty much cried the entire way home."
"I know what you mean," he murmured. "Emmett and I haven't been the nicest of guys all day." I sighed.
"Are you at work?" I asked. Edward made a sound.
"Unfortunately. Mike's been wondering how my wife's been. Katie misses you too."
"Aw, tell her I miss her more." Edward chuckled.
"I just wanted to make sure you got home okay," he said. "I actually have to get back to work, but now you're up, and you're home. That makes me a lot less worried." I smiled. He's so sweet.
"Thank you," I told him. "I'll talk to you later, I'm sure." Edward chuckled. "I love you," I added.
"I love you too," he said, and I could hear every ounce of it in his voice.
Shortly after hanging up, Alice bounced into the room, landing next to me on the bed. The impact made me fly upwards, nearly falling off. I was scrambling back onto the mattress while she giggled at me.
"Brighten up, Bella," Alice said, flinging down my bed sheets. "I know you're madly in love with your english muffin, but we've got an engagement party to feed tonight! We need to go shopping for foodstuffs, pronto." I screwed up my face at her, but she merely pushed it away and skipped to my closet, pulling out an outfit for me to wear.
"It's gotten pretty cold," she murmured, passing me a pair of black jeans and a long blue sweater. I pulled them on while her back was turned and took the accessories passed to me. I was permitted, thankfully, to just wear my Converse sneakers outside.
Alice and I bundled up against the cold before heading out to the catering van, our favourite piece of frighteningly logo-ed metal to drive around town.
"We'll need to pick up Rose and Jasper on the way back home," she said as I pulled into a parking spot in front of the grocery store. "They're gone out to pick out some things for the wedding." I squealed with her as she hopped into my cart and I pushed her around the store.
We were given many rude stares, Alice being buried in food in my cart and all, but I was having too much fun with my best friend to care, it thankfull got my mind off how empty I felt without Edward there, his strong, beautifully accented voice saying sweet or funny things near me.
I was quiet while we went through the cash register, thinking about England and it's magnificent boys. Alice immediately snapped my attention back when I had to pay as she scurried out to the car with the bags. I let my mind drift to a conversation Edward and I had had about pets, and how it would be a good idea for me to get something to keep me company before I was with Edward again. We even discussed names. I thought about it more and more as I passed through the automatic doors and decided that spending a ridiculous amount of money on pet supplies was exactly what I needed. That, and a little critter to keep me company at night.
"Kittens!" A small girls' voice called from outside the stores' door. I froze where I was and turned to her. And young girl was sitting down next to a cardboard box. Written across it were the sloppy words "Free Kittens!" and I felt myself grinning. I threw myelf to the ground in front of the box, taking the girl by surprise, I'm sure, as I gazed down at the cutest, fluffiest kittens I'd ever seen.
"They're Norwegian Forest cats!" she said proudly. "Do you want to take one home?"
"I most definitely do!" I said in awe, sticking my hand down towards them. There was one little guy who came rushing towards me, mewing and rubbing his head in my hand. The added perks, were how adorable he was. He had white arms, legs, belly and nose, the rest of him was covered in a sort of black and brown tabby. He was gorgeous.
"He's so sweet," I murmured, picking him up and cradling him in my arms. The girl smiled.
"He's the runt," she exclaimed happily. "But he's very friendly and playful." I giggled as the kitten reached up to play with my hair.
"How much do you want for him?" I asked her.
"We don't want anything!" an older voice said. I looked up to see what I supposed to be the girls mother and I stood up, still holding the little furball.
"Are you sure? Norwegian Forests are really beautiful cats, I'm sure if we were in Norway I'd have to pay you some sort of large sum!" The woman chuckled.
"This litter was a complete accident between two of our cats. We just want the kittens to go to a good home." I smiled, tears welling up in my eyes as I hugged them, careful not to squish my new friend.
"Thank you so much," I said. "This means a lot to me, I'll take really good care of him, I promise!" The little girl giggled and scratched the kitten goodbye.
"What are you going to name him?" she asked. I smiled and winked as I pressed a twenty dollar bill into her hands.
"I think I'll call him Tom Sawyer," I said. "That would be a nice name, right?" she nodded, her eyes bright.
"Bye Sawyer!" she called as I walked away. I giggled myself and let out a tiny squeal as I hurried to the van. Alice was sitting in the drivers' seat, looking irritated because she had to wait for me.
"We have to go to Petcetera!" I exclaimed, hopping into the front seat. Alice looked like I'd just grown a siamese twin out of the side of my head.
"What are you talking about?!" she exclaimed. I grinned and let Tom Sawyer walk around on my lap, mewing adorable. Alice squealed and picked him up, stroking and kissing him.
"What is this!?" she nearly yelled. I grinned.
"Just an impulse buy."
We picked up Rose an hour after we'd bought catfood, dishes, litter, an insane amount of toys and a large scratching post that looked like a house with a giant pole sticking out of the top of it. At home I pushed a blanket into the house part and Tom Sawyer immediately crawled inside, curling up and falling asleep. Alice, Rose and I lay down on the floor in front of him, just watching him sleep.
"He's so cute..." Alice murmured.
"I'm surprised you didn't call him Edward," Rosalie mumbled. We all laughed. Jasper came through the door at that moment, looking at us completely confused before we motioned him over and he aww-ed at Sawyer. I sighed happily and jumped up, turning on my computer to start a video call with Edward.
"Hi," I said happily once I connected with him. "I have news-- we're parents!' Edward's face was laughable, he had no idea what was going on. I brought the webcam on the laptop down directly in front of the kitten who looked up for a moment, stretched and then curled back up again. There was a collective aww from my friends, and one from Edward.
"He's absolutely great, Bella!" Edward exclaimed. "What did you name him?"
"Tom Sawyer," I said happily. "Sawyer for short." Edward smiled at me.
"It's a perfect name," he murmured. My heart beat erratically at finally seeing him again, but we both had to go, work to do.
Jasper stood up with a sigh, clapping his hands together and walking with me out to the kitchen to get started on the food. It wasn't long after that the girls followed and we started busily into work.
I'd missed this, being with my friends. We started our production line to prepare the hors d'oeuvres, passing various steps down the line to one another. We'd finished our quota when I heard a sad meow and turned to see Sawyer standing at my feet, looking up at me with wide eyes. Without another movement he jumped, latching himself onto my leg and proceeded to climb up my pants. He started to slow once he reached my hip and I was afraid he was going to fall, so I reached out and grabbed him, lifting him higher up. His funny tiny purr filling my ears as he happily settled into my arms, waiting for something to eat.
All of my friends were watching with these expressions on their faces that made me start to shake with laughter. Alice glared at me but filled Sawyers' dish with food anyway and we went back to work, working right up until the party was about to start.
I watched them race off in their van, but instead of moping around the house in my lonliness, I turned on a conversation with Edward and flickd a feather around for Sawyer, feeling complete and content in that moment.
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So, once again, apologies for not updating, give all of your cats a smack for me since mine's chewing the corner of my laptop and I have to fight her off!!
Oh, AND. It was my birthday last friday. I am now 18 :D