Deal
It was somewhat late when I got to the Cullen's house. Edward was pacing the porch when I pulled up and I was tempted to turn back around. Instead, I park my truck and get out. Edward was waiting by my truck when I opened the door and when I was out he pulls me into his arms and hugs me tightly. "I was beginning to worry about you," murmurs Edward.
"You shouldn't have, I was fine," I whisper sadly. The story about my parents was getting to me again and I was barely holding back my tears. We go inside and find that everyone was in the living room just hanging out. Jasper looks up at me and I suddenly felt a little better.
"What seems to be troubling you, Bella?" asks Jasper causing me to tense. I should have driven away when I could. Suddenly all eyes were on me, God forbid the human be sad.
"It's nothing, just something Sam said," I murmur trying to get out of it.
"Well what did Sam say?" chirps Alice. I roll my eyes and tell them the story Sam had told and Quil had confirmed. When I was done they all looked shocked.
"It really isn't a big deal, I just got a little upset, that's all," I whisper looking down and blushing.
"That wasn't very nice of Sam," says Toby.
"He's trying to get me to not want to be a vampire," I say.
"Why would you want to be a vampire? Take it from me, it's not something I would have chosen for myself willingly," says Toby.
"None of us chose this life willingly, Toby, but we all try to make it work," says Carlisle.
"Well I'm choosing your life willingly and no one wants to give it to me," I complain.
"Is this because you truly love Edward or is it for revenge?" asks Carlisle.
"I already told you why I want this. I want to be with Edward," I say. "Revenge just gives me another reason."
"Revenge isn't good, Bella," says Carlisle.
"Okay, you say that now, but what if someone came after me? Wouldn't revenge be the first thing you would think of?" I ask. "It doesn't even have to be me, what if Edward, or Alice, or Emmett, or Jasper, or Esme, or any one of you got hurt? Wouldn't the rest of you seek revenge?"
None of them said a word; they just stared at me knowing I was right. Revenge wasn't why I wanted this life though. I sigh heavily and start walking towards the stairs. "I don't want to be a vampire right this minute, I want time to live my life, but if Alice sees a group of three vampires coming let me know. There are two males and a female and the female has red hair."
With that said I go up to the bathroom and turn on the shower before getting in. I didn't care that I didn't have my clothes with me, the Cullens had seen me naked before, and I could cover up with a towel. After being in a pack for four years you start to lack inhibitions.
I sigh in relief as I step under the warm water, it felt nice. It felt as though I was washing away some of my problems. Suddenly I hear a knock on the bathroom door. "May I come in, Bella?" asks Edward.
"I…guess…" I say hesitantly. I hear the door open and close softly followed by footsteps. I look out the glass wall of the shower and see Edward sitting on the toilet. I go back to showering; I had been washing my hair.
"I want to talk to you some more about your decision," says Edward.
"What about it?" I ask. Why couldn't he just say okay and get it over with?
"I'll change you…but only if you give me something in return," says Edward.
"Okay," I say warily.
"I want you to marry me first," says Edward. I open the shower door and steps out so I could look at Edward.
"Are you serious?!" I demand.
"I wouldn't joke about something like this Bella," says Edward flatly. I sigh heavily and grab a towel before wrapping it around my chest.
"I love you Edward, but I'm not ready for marriage," I say.
"Then you're not ready to be a vampire, Bella," says Edward.
"How do you figure?" I ask incredulously.
"Because if you was truly ready to become a vampire and spend the rest of your life with me, then you should be prepared to be my wife," says Edward. He had a point, but I didn't like it very much.
"I'll think about it," I grumble before walking towards the door of the bathroom.
That night as Edward held me and hummed my lullaby I thought about his offer. He was right-of course-if I became a vampire to be with Edward forever I should marry him too…but I didn't want to get married. My mom always told me I should wait until I was all grown up to get married. Well if I had to marry Edward, then I wanted something in return…I wanted a honeymoon, a real honeymoon.
With that thought in mind I drift off to sleep.
When I wake up the next morning Edward was whispering my name in my ear and gently shaking me. "It's time to wake up, Love. We have school." I groan and sit up. Edward was already dressed for school, he didn't exactly have to do anything to get ready, I, on the other hand had to get dressed, eat breakfast, and make sure I had everything I would need.
Soon we were in Edward's Volvo driving towards school. Alice was in the back chattering happily about plans to have a beach party when the weather got warm again in the summer. Why she had to plan it so far in advance was beyond me though.
After an uneventful day at school we go home. I was glad to be home until I actually got there. Sam was there with Spirit on a leash and an unhappy expression. I had to wonder what Spirit did this time. "Bella, you can't keep Spirit in La Push," says Sam.
"Why not?" I demand. What did Spirit do? Quil and Embry liked her.
"She keeps getting loose, and the people neighbors complain," says Sam.
"So you brought her here?" I ask.
"She's you're pet, Bella. Quil and Embry can't be expected to care for your animal," says Sam handing me the leash. I take the leash and frown. I couldn't exactly take her either, the Cullens had difficulty not eating her.
"Whatever," I mumble before walking up to the front door and opening it.
"Wait Bella," says Sam. I whirl around and growl at Sam.
"No, I'm still mad at you, you came and gave me Spirit, now you can go home and I'll be there for patrol tonight like I'm supposed to!" I shout angrily before going inside and slamming the door. I knew it was a bit of an overreaction, but I was still mad. Sam shouldn't have kept that secret from me and then tried to use it as an advantage to get me to stay human. It wasn't fair. I sigh heavily and go up to Edward's room and lay down on the bed. Spirit quickly follows suit and lies next to me before inching her way towards me and licking my cheek.
"I've missed you too, Spirit…I just don't know what I'm gonna do with you," I whisper. Suddenly the door opens and Edward walks in.
"Carlisle said that Spirit can stay, but it's a risk and we can't be held responsible for her if something happens," says Edward.
"I'll figure something out," I whisper.
"Sam's gone as well," says Edward.
"Okay," I say as Edward walks over and lies next to me. "I thought about your offer."
"And…?"
"I'll only accept it if you accept another of my terms," I say.
"Which would be?" prompts Edward.
"I want…a real honeymoon…if you know what I mean," I whisper shyly.
"Bella," groans Edward. "I could kill you."
"I don't think you will. Just think about it," I whisper. Edward sighs heavily and kisses my temple.
"We'll try," says Edward.
"Try?" I ask.
"I won't guarantee that things'll work out the way you think they will, but I'll give it my best shot," says Edward with so much sincerity that it was hard to not believe him.
"Then I will marry you," I whisper shakily. Edward's smile was dazzling and made my heart race. This wasn't exactly how I planned things to be, but I had made a deal with Edward. As I was thinking about what had just happened Edward had leaned in and was kissing me. I eagerly kiss him back and forget about everything I was just thinking about.
Suddenly Edward deepens the kiss and my breathing momentarily stops. Edward pulls away with a concerned expression. "Breathe, Love," says Edward. I take a deep breath and Edward begins to kiss my neck.
I was going to marry Edward someday.
End chapter
A/N: I hope you enjoy this chapter. Thanks for the reviews. I couldn't really tell you where this is going...I have some ideas…there might be a lemon coming up depending on if there's a honeymoon or whatever. Well keep reviewing! Sayonara! =]