Chapter 2: Just Another Day
#A/N. Here's the next chapter! I hope my story isn't seeming too slow. But it's supposed to be that way. All the juicy stuff won't happen until either chapter 4 or 5...Let me let you continue reading. Don't forget to review and post ANY comments/questions you have. You can also leave ideas and I can try to worm it into the story, if you'd like :)..
*Bella's POV*
Renesmee let out a laugh of pure glee as we raced into the woods. Catching the scent of deer, we veered east. It didn't take us long to find the small herd; residing near a stream.
"Stay here", Edward said, gently lowering Renesmee off his back and onto the soft Earth. She was, by now, more than capable of hunting on her own, but Edward continued to be the protective, nurturing father. Sliding into a low crouch, Edward waited to catch the deer unaware. Finally, he pounced on the smallest deer of the herd, quickly snapping its neck. He brought the deer back towards us and dropped it in front of Renesmee.
"Here you go, love" He said, giving her forehead a quick kiss. Renesmee flashed him a grin and then dug right into her deer.
"Do you want me to get yours too?" Edward asked me.
"No no, I'll get it" I said to him. Together, we each hunted our own kills – quickly drinking as to not keep Renesmee waiting. After finishing with our hunt, we headed towards the Cullen's mansion.
"Esme has been planning on creating new recipes that she thinks Renesmee will like" Edward said, as we watched Renesmee skip ahead of us.
"I think that's a very good idea. It will get her to eat human food more and a chance for Esme to pick up a new hobby" I said with a laugh.
"She has been itching to try her hand at cooking" Edward agreed with a smile. He took my hand and twined our fingers together. A light wind picked up, blowing my hair around my face. Edward stopped to tuck the chestnut locks behind my ears, cradling my face softly as he did so.
"You are so beautiful" he said, looking at me with pure love shinning in his eyes. He pulled me into his chest and kissed me. The kiss lasted for a few minutes – we were wrapped in our own little bubble.
"I love you, Edward" I said as we pulled away.
"I love you too Bella. More than anything" he whispered in my ear.
"Except for Renesmee" I reminded him.
"Yes, except for Renesmee" he chuckled.
"I'm glad to know we're so loved" I teased, smiling a small smile.
"But of course. No one else in this world is more loved than you two" Edward said.
"There's one exception….you. As I once told you, there is no one who loves anyone as much as I love you. Remember?" I said, taking his hand back in mine as we quickened our pace to catch up with Renesmee.
"I remember. But that's debatable. My love for you is plenty strong – you have an unbreakable hold on me, I'm afraid." Edward said, his voice growing serious by the time he finished his sentence.
"Same here" I said, gazing lovingly into his eyes. We then reached the main house. Renesmee ran inside and we followed at a slower pace.
"Uncle Emmett!" We heard Renesmee say as we entered the house. We were just in time to witness Renesmee press her hand onto his cheek – conveying what she wanted to tell him in her own special communication – as we walked into the living room.
"Hello everyone" I said in a normal voice, knowing the rest of the family would hear me – wherever they were in the house.
"Bella!" Alice squealed, flying down the stairs towards me. Stopping in front of me, she looked at my choice of clothing with disapproval.
"Hey, I only agreed to wear your outfits once every week. I didn't specify on any days, so don't look at me like that" I said before she could start.
"Sadly" Alice sighed.
"You could've talked her into wearing something fashionable" she said, turning to Edward.
"No I couldn't have. Bella is at free will to wear what she wants" he argued.
"She would've looked beautiful" Alice argued back.
"She always has been beautiful" Edward growled. Alice poked her tongue out at him and rolled her eyes.
"I know that. But it wouldn't hurt to dress up a little" she said, glaring at me.
"Maybe tomorrow" I said quickly, hoping she would just drop the subject. To my huge relief, Alice didn't say anymore about my fashion sense – or lack thereof.
"Rosalie and I were planning on bringing Renesmee with us on a fashion trip Monday. You're welcome to join us, Bella." Alice said, smiling sweetly at me.
"Thanks but no thanks. And of course Renesmee can go, she'll be excited. You guys enjoy your aunt and niece bonding time." I said, wanting to escape a shopping trip and wanting Renesmee to spend some quality time with her aunts.
"I really wish you would come with us, Bella." Alice said, frowning a bit.
"I probably wouldn't be that much fun anyway. You know how I am with shopping" I stated.
"Yeah, I know" she said, with a small hint of sadness in her voice. "Well, I'm going to go plan the trip" she chirped, beckoning Renesmee to go with her, she turned and bounding back up the stairs with Renesmee right behind her.
"Edward, are you coming with us on the hunting trip or not?" Emmett asked from his place on the couch.
"Yes Emmett, I'm going" Edward said, walking us to the couch.
"So Bella decided to let you go, eh?" Emmett said, laughing.
"He doesn't need my permission, Emmett." I huffed at him.
"Oh?" Emmett said, smirking at me.
"That's enough Emmett" Edward said, glaring at his brother. Emmett chuckled, but otherwise stopped his teasing.
"Well, Jasper and I were planning on leaving bright and early tomorrow – at first light- and returning Monday afternoon." He said to Edward.
"That's fine" Edward said nonchalantly. I, however, was dreading the three day separation. If I let it, the loneliness would eat me up. I would just have to find some way to keep myself busy until Monday afternoon.