BPOV
I woke up to silence. That's a first. Groggily, I sat up, stretching and yawning. There I sat on the bed for ten minutes, thinking about all that had happened yesterday. My stomach growled as I shuddered at my memories. "Time for breakfast," I said aloud. I got out from under the covers and walked to the door, quietly opening it, forgetting that no one slept in this house. Suddenly, there was a crash and I looked towards the direction of the sound. Emmett's room. What were he and Rosalie doing in there? But then I remembered rose had a new room for the rest of the month. Then I began to feel guilty. By the time I came out of my reverie, I was down stairs in the kitchen, standing in the archway. On the table was a bowl of cereal and orange juice with toast. Yum. I sat down to eat and suddenly, Esme was there beside me.
"Morning dear. Is this enough for you?" I absentmindedly nodded and returned to my thinking.
"Esme?"
"Yes Bella?"
"I feel really guilty. I feel like I should have a punishment as well. I could have refused to play. Alice saw that I was going to give in and I shouldn't have. Really, this is as much of my fault as it is all of theirs'. So give me what ever punishment you want, I'll take it without complaining."
EPOV
Could anyone get as nice as Bella? "No," I heard Edward whispered. I smiled.
"Bella, homey, you did nothing wrong. You do not need a punishment. But, if you honestly want one…well, you can use one of our cars. Any car except Carlisle's. And then you can help me in the garden, if you would like. I'd really appreciate it, seeing as no one ever will. How does that sound?" I heard my children gasp. None of them like the idea of possibly losing their car.
"Esme, that's so kind. But those aren't punishments. Those are rewards. But, of course, I'll take the offer. Now, let me finish my breakfast and get dressed. Then we can go work on that garden of yours." I smiled to myself.
"You see children," I whispered. "That's manners, manners none of you currently posses." Rosalie growled. "Enough of that, young lady, or I will extend your punishment." It quieted down as Bella turned to go upstairs and dress. "I'll be out in the garden, dear!"
BPOV
Entering Edward's bedroom, I grabbed a towel and closed the bathroom door to take a shower. I ran my brush through my hair then stepped in and closed the curtain. I turned to nosel on the right hand side so that the water would come out in a choppy way and let the hot water relax my mussels. I stayed like this for two minutes then washed my hair and body. Turning off the water, I stepped over the edge and wrapped myself up in the towel. I realized I hadn't grabbed any clothes so I was about to call Esme when I found jeans and a t-shirt on the bed. I quickly dried myself and put on the clothes, then began to towel dry my hair. As I waited, I took in my outfit. Old jeans with holes everywhere, white spaghetti strap over a tie dye long sleeve. Muck boots were set by the door so I went to put them on. After waiting five more minutes, I decided my hair was dry enough so I took my hair out of the towel and went to brush it and my teeth. Once that was done, I head downstairs to take care of my dishes but found them neatly stacked on the shelf. Just to make sure they were clean, I went over end took each item out. On the way to the door, I saw a pair of green gloves. "Bella," Esme called. "Could you bring me my gloves as well, please? They're pink and on the counter!" Grabbing both sets, I headed out side. "Thank you, dear." I smiled and nodded, taking in her out fit. Denim jeans and a flannel shirt with garden boots. I sighed as I began to work. Must everyone in this family have a knack for fashion? "What is it, dear?" Esme gave me a worried look.
"Oh, it's nothing. Just thinking. So, what should I do?"
Esme looked around and finally found something. "Why don't you water the plants. Not too much, nothing too little. The bucket is already full and you should have enough without having to refill it." I looked around and found the bucket. A plain, turquoise watering can. Grabbing it, I stumbled a few feet to the plants, sloshing water everywhere. I groaned and started pouring. When that was done, I went for my next task.
"Alright dear, the next thing I have for you isn't quite so hard. It will involve the wolves. All right? Now, go do what the paper says."
"But, Esme, there is no-- Oh. Okay," I said, distracted. Looking down at the paper, I gave a happy but weary smile. Now I understood the whole wolf thing. Then Alice wouldn't be able to see it. I decided to start with Edward and make my way to Alice. Leaping—a bad idea—I ran into the house and, of course, stumbled until I came to the stairs. Then I tripped up those until I came to Edward's room. I knocked and waited.
"One minute, love, I'll go through the window." He sighed.
Thinking fast, I responded, "No! Edward, wait! Come to the door! I have something to tell you!" I could almost feel the cautiousness and wariness coming from his room. "Edward! Just open your damn door! It's okay! You won't get in trouble, promise!"
He sighed and opened his door. I jumped on him. "What brought this on, love?" I showed him the paper.
"Don't say a word. Alice is last. This'll involve the wolves." When he groaned, I winked. He kissed my forehead.
"Your wish is my command, love. Let's go to Jasper next." Then I was dragged along. Knock, knock.
"Edward, Bella, I can't talk to you. What ever it is, slip it under the door." I turned to Edward and saw he had a note ready.
"Don't say a word to Alice. We're using the wolves," Edward and I said in unison. In a flash, Jasper was out.
"Emmett next." We ran to his room. We did the same routine. Knock, knock.
"Don't say a word to Alice. We're using the wolves." But instead of a groan, there was a whoop and suddenly, the door was flown open.
"Rose!" We shushed him before he could say anything else.
This time, we called to Rose. "Yes?"
"Don't say a word to Alice. We're using the wolves." There was a groan, followed by a growl.
"I won't go anywhere near them! Why do the beasts have to ruin our lives?" Emmett ran and was back in a mere point five seconds with his wife. "Let's go to bed, Em…"
"No, no, you two," I said. "We're all going to see Alice." Walking up the stairs at a human pace, we finally made it to the attic.
I knocked. "Alice? We have something for you."
"What? What is it? Why do I smell Emmett, Rose, Edward, Jasper, and you? You're not supposed to be anywhere near each other!"
"Alice, I hereby unground you." I held my breath, ready for the impact. And sure enough, the door swung open and hit the wall with a crash. Then Alice was in my arms, me hugging her, she hugging me.
"Oh my Jasper! This is a miracle! You know, playing Spin the Bottle and Truth or Die is pretty boring when you play it by yourself." I automatically tensed at the name Truth or Die. I was never playing that game again, let alone any game with the Cullens. I shivered at the thought. "Now, let's all go shopping!" That was even worse than games! Looking at the clock on the wall, I realized the time.
"Or, I can eat!" Alice just about puked.
"All right, love. While you eat, we'll take a short hunting trip. Have fun with all of that gross, human food." I stuck my tongue out at him and then they were gone. I sighed and went to prepare lunch.
"Esme! They just went hunting!" I looked to the counter and once again, a meal was set out for me. Mac and cheese, PBJ, and chips. Pretty good considering a vampire made it.
"All right, dear! Thank you!" I nodded even though she couldn't see me and sat down to eat my lunch.
Hi! Sorry for the late update. I went to my cousin's dance recital then spent the night and today, I spent the day at my other cousins' house because they were having this Father's Day thing. BTW, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! So anyway, sorry I ungrounded them. See, I was walking my dog and I had a brilliant idea for the next chapter and then when I was finishing this one, I realized the Cullen children were in trouble and couldn't be together. So, sorry I didn't get to go through all of the punishments. Maybe I'll get them in trouble again and go through the punishments. I don't know. But, this is chapter nine! XD Oh, and chapter ten should be up by the end of the night and it will most likely be more than three pages long. XD
