"What about the movies?" Quil asked, enjoying the story telling.
I looked over to Elizabeth and we smiled.
"Well, Elizabeth was going to take us to rent a movie." I started to say.
"And when we got there, these two rushed in, like there was a fire." Elizabeth said laughing at the memory.
"Anyways, so when we got to one of the movies I exclaimed how much I wanted to see it. So I brought it up to Elizabeth."
"I think she begged me for it like it was a puppy. I swear she was about to go on her hands and knees. She was making a huge scene."
"Hey! It was my favorite movie star." I tried to defend, but everyone rolled their eyes.
"So after Elizabeth threatened me that we wouldn't be getting a movie if I kept begging I let it go." I huffed.
"I didn't threaten! I just said it wasn't fair that since Catie was too young to see the movie we needed to pick one we all could watch that was appropriate." She said in motherly tone.
I rolled my eyes. "Yea, well when Elizabeth and I went to go put it back, Catie was standing there with tears in her eyes." I said laughing already.
"I immediately bent down and asked her what was wrong. I thought she got hurt or someone said something." She said laughing along with me.
"And??" Paul asked excited.
"She ended up crying because she saw the movie at a sleepover" I said laughing harder.
"And didn't want to tell us because she didn't want to get in trouble." Elizabeth added.
We all chuckled a little.
"What about 7th grade?" I heard Jared ask.
"Oh gosh." Nate said putting his hands in his head.
Everyone looked at me. "Ok, so in 7th grade, Nate and I were at track. Well we came home pretty late, and Nate went to bed instead of finishing his homework." I said in a disappointed tone. He rolled his eyes at me and I smirked.
"Well when we got to school, he paid this smart kid to do his homework for him."
"I only had to do that cause you guys wouldn't do it for me." Nate cut in.
I rolled my eyes. "Yea, and I wonder why." I said sarcastic.
"Anyways, so unfortunately Catie and I were there to witness his bad decision. Nate told us to keep the secret for the sake of his grade, and we did…well I did." I corrected.
"During the class Catie came running in and bursted out that she couldn't handle it. She announced to the whole class that I paid a kid off to do my homework for me." Nate said sadly.
"Ouch." Exclaimed Jake.
"Yea, no joke there man." Nate said still grimacing at the memory.
"So what was the punishment?" Quil wondered.
"Detention every day after school for a week and I had to stay at school and do and turn in my homework there for the next 3 weeks to learn my lesson." Nate said shaking his head.
I laughed. "I think he wouldn't talk to her for like a week."
"Yea, well at least I was better than Z." he pointed out. I nodded.
"You got me there." I said.
"Huh?" Brady said.
"Well you see, it was Bella's birthday. So Elizabeth decided to give her a surprise party. And well long story short, she told Bella after hard weeks of planning." Nate elaborated.
I saw Catie and Elizabeth grimacing at the memory.
"I think Z stayed mad at Catie for like what Nate? Two weeks?" I guessed.
"At least, But I think it was more. Cause remember we had the dance and Catie needed help and Z wasn't talking to her, and she was spazing." Nate pointed out.
"Oh yea." I said laughing at the thought.
"Well, at least now we know not to tell Catie a secret." Paul said jokingly. I heard Catie huff and cuddle into Embry.
I looked at everyone and saw Collin counting on his fingers.
"Collin what are you doing?" I asked him looking at him strangely.
"Huh? Oh sorry. It's just, you only went over four."
"Oh, well there is the given. Gossip."
He nodded, not really following along.
"Well Catie loves her gossip. She is like a gossip mill really."
"Hey!" she said offended.
"Sorry Catie." I said.
She gave me a look to make me connect my mind with her. "You know, at least I have kept at least one secret." She said.
"Yea, well if you didn't, I think Nate and I would both kill you." I said half teasing half not.
She nodded. "Yeah, but when is he going to tell her? I mean he's marrying her Bellsey. She is going to find out one day."
"Catie, it's not our problem or our right to say. When Nate is ready to tell her he will. I have faith in him. Just let him act out his humanity for as long as possible I know he enjoys it. Especially with Elizabeth."
"But Bellsey…" she started.
"Catie, you need to swear on our lives you will not tell Elizabeth. You will not tell anyone about our secret." I said dead serious.
She huffed. "ok." She told me mentally.
I nodded.
"I just don't get it." She said shaking her head.
"Why didn't you tell Embry?" I asked her.
She bit her lip. "Because I didn't want him to look at me differently. I didn't want him to think of me as some freak. I felt that I couldn't live without him, and if hiding the truth was what I had to do, then so be it." She said.
"Exactly." I said softly "We all have our own reasons, and I think something similar to that is his too."
"Oh."
I nodded to her.
"Thanks Bellsey."
"Anytime Babe. But look, I think I'm going to be taking these guys home soon."
"Did you want me to help you?" she asked.
"Ummm…yea. I guess." I said trying to form a plan in my head.
"How are we going to do this?"
"Ok, I got it. I'm going to get ready to leave the house, and you excuse yourself to the bathroom. Then teleport outside and wait for me by the tree. Got it?" I asked.
"Yep. See you soon!" she said and we broke the connection.
I tugged on Sam. "You ready to go soon?" I asked him.
He nodded and smiled.
"Hey Nate. I think we are going to head out." I announced.
"Oh ok B." he said getting up and hugging me. I closed my eyes, enjoying the moment.
"Love you and stay safe ok?" he whispered in my ear. I nodded and moved my face to his shoulder. I didn't want anyone to see the tears slip down my face. "Ok, I will. I love you too. Call me or something." I said and let him go.
He smiled at me. "I'm taking that as an open invite B." he said in a teasing voice yet I knew it was serious.
"Good, cause it was." I said right back.
Elizabeth came running up to me. "Ahh, you really have to leave? We just started to catch up." She said hugging me tight.
"Yea, I'm sorry Z." I said not letting her go.
"It's ok. Hey, stay in touch ok? I will need help planning my wedding and we need to finish talking about these boys."
I laughed. "Ok, I will. Don't worry."
I watched as everyone was saying their goodbyes. I felt a hole in my heart at the thought of leaving. I looked over to Catie and saw her hugging Embry. Then I looked back to Elizabeth and Nate.
Z was laughing at something Leah said, while Nate was giving a manly hug to Sam and told him to take care of me or else. I rolled my eyes at the comment, but felt warm and fuzzy at Sam's comment.
"I won't. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me." Sam said.
About 2 minutes later, everyone was ready to go. Nate and Elizabeth walked us up to the front door. I gave them both one last hug before running out to meet the pack. I saw Sam slowing down to meet me. He turned back and held his arm out for me to cuddle into his side.
Tears started to slip down my cheeks and I hid my face into his chest. He kissed my head and I looked up to him.
"Bella!" I heard my name being called.
We all looked back to see Elizabeth shouting and running up to me.
I looked over to Sam and then Catie. I saw her quickly hide behind the tree, making sure she wasn't seen.
"Z?" I asked her, waiting for an explanation.
"Iz, I can't let you go. I mean, I just got to see you again. Can't you just stay a little longer, plus it's dark. I'm sure Nate can find you and your friends some space." She said pulling me towards the house.
"Z." I said sadly, keeping my feet in place.
"Iz." She cried pulling me harder.
I stumbled a little and put my hand over hers, which was on my arm.
"Elizabeth!" I shouted, finally getting her attention. Tears were slipping down her cheeks and she was highly upset with the whole situation.
"I will be back. It's not going to be like last time ok? I will see you soon. You and Nate need to come to Forks. I mean you were going to anyways. Keep the tickets and use them. I want to see you, and I'm sure that Char-….My dad would like to meet you both."
She nodded without looking me straight in the eyes.
"Z." I whispered, starting to cry too.
"I promise you. I will be back soon. Just think." I said wiping my tears, and seeing her look up to me.
"You are getting married! That means we have to go dress shopping and plan everything. I mean, do you honestly think Nate will plan it?" I chuckled.
I could see her chuckling too.
"Don't worry. You are going to see a lot more of me. I'm going to make sure of it." I said determined
She quickly grabbed me into a hug..
"Promise?" she asked in a faint voice.
"Promise." I confirmed and hugged her back tight.
"Ok." She sighed and then let go of me.
"Z." Nate said softly. He put a hand on her shoulder and she turned around quickly to cry into his chest.
I sighed and the tears that were coming down.
Nate nodded to me and rubbed Elizabeth's back.
"Come on sweetheart." He said guiding her back to the house.
I stood there with my hands in my pockets, watching them.
"Love you guys." I said
I saw Nate nod and the Elizabeth looked backed and gave me a teary eyes smiled.
I watched them till they were close to their house and then backed away.
When I turned around I saw Sam standing there, waiting patiently with his hands in his back pockets.
I smiled at him and leaned towards him. He wrapped an arm around me and kissed my head.
We soon met up with the rest of the pack and the guys.
"Ready?" I said in a raspy voice. I cleared my throat and looked at everyone. I noticed that they all had gloom in their eye and shook their head ready to go. Nobody dared to look at the house.
We stood in a circle, hand in hand. I looked at Catie, who was looking at me. We both nodded and then teleported back home.
