Homecoming
The honeymoon had been more than I expected. The day after had been bad because Edward's grip had been too hard causing me to be bruised, but I explained to him that a human could have done the exact same thing to me and I hadn't been in pain. Of course he wouldn't touch me until the bruises healed and even then it took some coaxing from me to talk him into it.
We stayed on Isle Esme for about a month before deciding to go back to Forks. We missed our families and I was ready to become a vampire like the rest of the Cullens. I wanted to be able to spend my whole life—several lifetimes—with the Cullens as well as the pack. It took us a long time to get home, but it was worth it to walk through the front doors of the Cullen mansion. As soon as the door opened I was on the ground with arms wrapped around my neck in an embrace.
"Bella you're home!" crows Toby excitedly. Toby often found it difficult to control his strength when he was excited, that was why when he started school next year he was going to be watched carefully by Alice who was going to pretend to be his twin sister.
"Hey Toby, I'm glad to see you're so excited to see me," I say as I hug him back. I could tell Edward was tense next to me. "I'm fine Edward."
"Sorry Bella," says Toby as he stands up.
"I'm fine Toby, don't worry about it," I say as he pulls me to my feet. "Thanks." Then I was being hugged by Alice.
"Welcome back Bella," says Alice with a sweet smile. Then I was in Esme's arms as well as Carlisle's.
"Welcome home dear," says Esme.
"How was it? Did Edward get laid?" asks Emmett causing me to blush.
"Aw man he did! I can smell it!" says Emmett causing me to blush even more. Then I hear a slap and Emmett. "OW! Damn it, Edward that hurt!"
"Good," says Edward wrapping an arm around my waist.
"Did you enjoy yourself Bella?" asks Jasper. He wasn't trying to be a pervert like Emmett he was honestly curious and probably didn't want to know about the private parts.
"I did thanks for asking. We went scuba diving and I swam with porpoises and saw parrots and sea turtles. We even watched sea turtles hatch and come up out of the sand to go to the ocean. It was amazing!" I say in awe as I explain it all to Edward.
"It sounds like you had a wonderful time," says Carlisle.
"Yeah, but I'm glad to be home now," I say with a small smile. Next thing I know the front door bursts open and I was on my stomach with arms around my neck again. "Okay, why do I always get knocked over?" I demand.
"Alice told me you were coming home!" squeals Amber from her place on my back. "I want every detail!" Then she seemed to rethink her request. "Well…not every detail." I giggle and roll over so I was on my back at least. In the process Amber falls off of me and onto the floor. "Hey!"
"Sorry, Amber. I was already thinking about going to La Push, as long as La Push doesn't show up in the driveway at least," I say when I hear another car pull up.
"Hey Quil and Embry are here," says Amber. Suddenly they run in and start looking around.
"Where's Bella?" asks Quil.
"I'm down here," I say from my place on the floor. Quil looks down and chuckles.
"What're you doing down there?" asks Quil.
"I knocked her down and she hasn't gotten up yet," says Amber.
"Oh, well stand up, it's my turn," says Quil.
"Why?!" I demand as I sit up. "Can't you come down here?"
"Nope," says Quil with a grin. He had to make this difficult I think as I stand up. Then I was being crushed by both Quil and Embry as they both hugged me at the same time.
"A month is way too long," says Quil.
"Well it's going to be longer once I get turned," I say as I hug them back. "I've missed you both very much."
"When are you getting turned?" asks Embry.
"Tonight I hope. I have to give Amber every detail of my honeymoon first though," I say with a grin. I was trying to lighten up the mood, but Quil and Embry were getting depressed.
"Why so soon?" asks Quil.
"Because I'm going to turn nineteen in a few days and I want to be a vampire before that," I say. "Plus, I promised I wouldn't come back a vampire and I would wait until I got home to do it."
"So what happens in three days" asks Quil.
"I don't know yet," I admit.
"She'll become a new woman," says Alice with a grin.
"I'm not gonna go running to La Push and terrorize the reservation," I retort.
"I wasn't suggesting that!" argues Quil causing me to snort.
"Yes you were! C'mon Quil, I'll be a newborn!"
"We're all going to take good care of her Quil. We would never let her do anything that she'd regret later," assures Edward.
After a long day Edward and I found ourselves in his bedroom. I was lying on the bed under Edward as he kissed me passionately. Carlisle was going to be coming in soon with the morphine that he thought would help lessen the pain, but I didn't see how that would work. Edward felt better about this though if I had the morphine so I was going to let Carlisle give it to me for Edward's peace of mind.
"You don't have to do this now," says Edward. I sigh heavily and roll my eyes, why did we keep having this conversation?
"I want to Edward. Don't you understand that I want to be with you forever? We both have kept our promises so far. I've given you my heart and my body, let me give you my soul," I say. Edward groans softly and buried his face in my neck.
"Love, you've already given me too much," whispers Edward. He moves his head to lay it on my chest and listen to my heart beating in my chest.
"We can finally be equals, My Love," I murmur as I wrap my arms around him and run my fingers through his hair. It was so soft and ran through my fingers with ease. "I want to spend the rest of eternity with my family. With my whole family."
"How can you want to give up your soul? How can I even dare to ask it of you?" demands Edward. "I can't risk such a thing for my own selfishness."
"How is it selfish if I want it too? You waited a century for me, now I want to be able to make up for that century," I urge. "I want you to be able to love me and not fear injuring me."
"I want that too," whispers Edward.
"Then give it to me! What are we waiting for?" I demand. "All I have to say is 'Carlisle' and he'll be up here with the morphine in no time."
"Okay," whispers Edward shakily.
"This is going to be the greatest gift you have ever given me," I whisper before kissing Edward softly. Edward kisses me back.
Soon we found ourselves cuddled up under the blankets on Edward's bed. I had my arms wrapped around Edward as he lay panting with his head on my chest trying to come back down from his high. Our bodies were still connected and I couldn't wait until I was a vampire so Edward wouldn't have to hold back. I bury my face in his soft hair and inhale deeply catching his delicious scent.
"I love you, Edward," I whisper.
"I love you too," whispers Edward.
"Then let's call Carlisle up here and get started," I whisper.
"In a moment Love. Can't this wait until morning?" asks Edward.
"Not until morning, but I wouldn't mind staying like this a little longer," I admit as I tighten my embrace.
"Okay," sighs Edward. I knew he was unhappy, but I also knew that if I gave him until morning I'd probably never become a vampire. I didn't want that though, I wanted to be able to live in Edward's world. I wanted to be able to understand him even better. After about twenty minutes Edward gets up and pulls on his boxers as well as his pants before handing me the shirt he had been wearing. "You won't want to be wearing much. You're going to be in so much pain that the smallest things hurt."
"Thank you," I whisper taking the shirt and pulling it on. "Carlisle, we're ready." In an instant Carlisle was in the room with a syringe in his hands.
"I'll be here to stop Edward if he gets carried away," reassures Carlisle.
"I don't think he'll get carried away. I trust him," I say looking into Edward's eyes. Edward shakes his head incredulously.
"Are you positive?" asks Edward one last time.
"Yes. This will be good for both of us. I love you Edward," I whisper.
"You are my life, Bella. I promise to stay in your life and if this fails be reassured you won't have to wait for me for very long," says Edward. I feel a small pinch in the crook of my elbow and flinch.
"I'm not worried about that because this is going to work out. You're giving me the best gift I have ever received." My head was getting fuzzy and my vision blurry from the morphine and I see Edward's sad expression as he lowers his mouth to my throat. The last thing I remember is his breath as it caressed my jugular.
End Chapter
A/N: Thanks for reading. Taboo seems to have slowed down a little review wise. Anyway, it's almost over, just a few more little details and then it's over. Sayonara. =]