Edward POV

I come racing in the house and almost run into the little pixie herself. "Hi there Ali," I say, unable to keep the smirk off my face. "Still finding the Alphabet Song interesting."

"I know, I know," chants Alice. "I was keeping you from seeing what I was really thinking. Hey, don't mention that to Jazz, ok?"

Alice is pleading with her eyes as her lithe body seems to be ready to spasm out about something. Actually she looks like she is ready to split into two pieces.

"I see no need to tell Jasper..."

"Tell Jasper what," the man of topic inquires.

"Ah, nothing really," whispers Alice now looking at the floor. One thing about my sister is that she is as bad as my beloved when it comes to hiding information.

Smiling I interject, "She is right this time that it really is nothing. Bella got herself into trouble driving my car. Alice I believe saw it in a vision and was helping her friend out by keeping me from seeing what she was thinking, but there was no real harm done."

Alice lets out a sigh of relief as she glances up to her man.

"Mary Alice, is this true," Jasper asks.

"That is it basically," Alice contends. "I texted Bella after seeing her get a couple of traffic tickets. She was all right but begged me not to let Edward know. It wasn't like I was with her or anything, and it was better for Bella to tell him herself."

"Ok," he agrees, "I just get the feeling you two are going to get yourselves into trouble one of these days."

"No, no we won't," stomps Alice.

"Hey, little girl watch that attitude," Jasper drawls.

I am now staring at the ceiling since I really don't have time to watch this little display. "Guys, I have to shower and get ready, so I can go back and get Bella to go to school." I begin to jog up the stairs to my room

"Wait," yells Alice, "I have to tell you about my latest vision. I see I am going with Bella and Lauren to Port Angelese to go shopping. It is going to be a blast, and I will keep everyone safe as well."

"I know that is what Bella would like, but I am not too sure about this," I respond.

"Edward, you know I totally adore Bella. She is my sister after all, and I will make sure we get there and back in one piece," Alice states emphatically.

"I know you would protect her, but I just have a bad feeling about Lauren going," I explain. "The twit is always up to something, and she really isn't Bella's friend. She thinks that somehow I will someday go for her. She is a slut and using that brainless guy, Mike Newton, till either I fall for her which will never happen, or she finds another victim."

"Don't worry," Alice says in her all knowing way. "I will keep an eye on her and keep Bella out of trouble. I've got it all covered." She smiles brightly showing all her teeth. For most that picture would be terrifying, but for me I know she means the best.

"I could go along to keep things all kosher," mentions Jasper.

"Oh no, Jazzy, this is a girls only thing," she informs. "You would hate it, but can I use your Jeep? My Porsche is too small for three people."

Alice never fails to amaze me about how she can get her desires across almost unnoticed.

Jasper smiles and then kisses his mate's forehead. "Ok, you can use the Jeep. I guess I will let Em know we are on for hunting and a Wii tournament tonight. Ah, Edward, wanna make it another guys' night?"

"Hum, I guess we can do that," I mumble. "I still have a bad feeling about this though."

"Edward, you are a worry wart," sighs Alice. "I promise not to get Bella in anymore trouble than a little sexy number for you."

"Ok," I say while feeling my body respond to my vision of Bella in a 'sexy number', and briskly I head up to my bedroom. I jump in the shower although I really don't need a shower since vampires don't sweat, but it does help me clear my head. It also allows me to dream of my girl some too, and this morning gave plenty of reasons to dream.

Quickly I throw on jeans and a tee. After slipping on my Nike's, I race at inhuman speed to my car and almost fly my way back to my fiance. I just can't bare to be away from her.

I honk the horn on the car twice. Charlie is still not a fan of mine so I don't go in. I can't say I blame him. I hurt his little girl terribly, but I am making it up to her, and I plan to do whatever I can to make it up to her father too someday.

"Hey there," Bella says as leans over to kiss my cheek.

"I take it things went well this morning," I smile back at her grasping her hand to tangle it in mine while I drive us to school.

"In reality, everything went great," she continues. "Charlie had no problem with the speeding and said a car like yours would tempt him too." As if realizing what that sounds like, she froze and both eyebrows raise in horror. She quickly adds, "He wasn't condoning my actions though. He was upset that I didn't have my seatbelt on, but said that it was punishment enough to have to pay the fines myself."

I notice that Bella is fidgeting some in her seat which is indication that punishment was truly more than just the 'fines'. She is so adorable looking as she tries to roll up on more of her thighs while attempting to avoid her still tender behind. I am really beginning to think that she might have genuinely gotten the point that I want her to be careful and will do what is necessary to see that it happens.

"Oh, Charlie even said there might be hope for you too," she glimmers.

"Really, and why would your dad say that, love," I inquire.

"Because I let him know you were the one that encouraged me to tell him," she admits.

"I am glad you took my advice," I say. "Don't you feel better too?" I wink at her as she gleams with happiness.

"Yeah," she mummers, "I guess you knew what you were talking about."

I turn the car off after parking in our usual spot. I look into Bella's eyes as I hear her stomach rumble.

"Bella, did you eat breakfast," I ask.

"Ah, no I forgot," she stumbles. "I was just wanting to tell Charlie what happened, and I honestly didn't think of eating. I'm not hungry anyway."

Pursing my lips together. Here we go again with my girl ignoring her needs. I slip out of my driver's side door and around the car to the passenger side. I open the door and assist my slender girlfriend out to stand next me. I lightly put my arms around her wispy waist and pull her next to me. I whisper while burying my nose in her soft hair, "Bella, I can hear you stomach growl. Let's go through the cafeteria and get you a breakfast bar and some juice."

"If you insist," she amicably moans. I think she already knows she is better off not trying to continue with the idea that she is not hungry. I know I am a little over zealous about watching out for her, but her waif like form, as beautiful as it is, only reminds me of how she neglected herself in my absence.

With little thought, I place a dollar into the juice machine to get Bella her favorite, orange juice. At the same time, I see her fishing for some change in her own pocket while standing at the candy machine.

"Isabella," I hiss, "you are not having a candy bar for breakfast. It is not healthy."

Rolling her eyes and placing a hand on hip, she says, "I suppose I could go for a chewy granola bar. I absolutely hate the breakfast bars they sell in the other machine. I swear they taste like chalk."

"Do they," I smirk. "You have ate chalk in the past for comparison I gather."

"No," she pouts. She is absolutely darling standing there with her lower lip jutting out while attempting to maintain a grouchy look.

Unable to hide my twinkling expression, I concede, "Chocolate chip or peanut butter?"

"Chocolate chip," she sings while joining in with a mirthful look of her own. Bella then stretches up on her tip toes to grace my jaw with a tender kiss.

"Thanks."

"Anytime," I utter.

"Hey, Bellllaa," Lauren says.

Broken from the spell, we look at the intruder at the same time and say in unison, "Hi."

"Let's ditch Government today," Lauren rambles, "so we can get to the Port earlier. Do more shopping you know?"

"MMMMM," Bella moans and closes her eyes. She really looks like she is in pain. "I can't Lauren. We have a test on Wednesday, and I want to be sure to get all the notes. Mr. Townsend's tests are never easy."

"Yeah," Lauren agrees while absentmindedly twirling her index finger in her hair. "I guess you are right but no hesitation after class, ok?" I can't help hearing what her thoughts are saying. No way do I want to stand around and watch you two make out. I just don't get what he sees in you. I mean you are a stick person really.

I hear myself growl before I feel Bella caressing my arm. I don't have to read her mind to know that she would give anything to get out of this.

As if on cue, my lovely little sister hops over the line railing. "Hi Bella, Edward," she says, "and Lauren of course."

Lauren fakes a smile, "Morning Alice."

"Edward was telling me you two were going to Port Angelese after school for banquet decorations. I need to go shopping too for the banquet, so let's go together. I have Jazz's Jeep which has that awesome stereo system. Since we all have government together, we can leave after class."

"Sounds great," Bella quickly responds while holding her thumb up in an affirmative gesture. She is tightly gripping my hand with her other one as if in a silent prayer.

"Ah, yeah, I guess that would work," Lauren acknowledges. "We better get going to English. Mr. Thomas hates it if people are late for class."

Since when is Lauren ever worried about being late to anything. That bad feeling is back as I try to scan the cheerleader's thoughts for any hint of what she might be up to. All I can find are some almost incoherent mumblings about the fact that Alice better not mess up going to the Italian restaurant.

Alice comes up and puts her arm around Bella's shoulder whispering, "Don't worry I have seen it all. We are going to have fun, and you will love the outfit I am going to get you, sis."

Bella just smiles while I am sure she is deciding that letting Alice dressing her up is not as bad as shopping with Lauren alone. At least I don't think it is as bad as that but I can't shake this foreboding conviction I have.

-Author's Note-

My focus in this story is on Bella and Edward and their relationship, but I wanted to make sure and have Jasper find out about Alice's little slip up. I know some might have been hoping for her to get into some trouble with him, but it just didn't seem right to me at this point. With that said, the stage is set for the girls to go Port Angelese, and the guys definitely seem to think these ladies will get into some type of mischief there. Wonder what it will be? Lauren is up to something. Got any ideas let me know. Maybe Rosalie will have to help Alice and Bella out? What are your thoughts about this. I can't promise the story will go exactly like you want it, but your ideas really help me get started. I also like hearing that you are enjoying this, so leave me a review and let me know what you are thinking. Surely 10 of you can do that. Thanks!