I smiled as Sam took it all in.
"Wow, its gorgeous." he gushed.
My smile lit up even wider.
"I know. Pretty perfect huh? I guess research does come in handy."
I laughed when he rolled his eyes at the comment.
"So are you going back to get the paint and stuff?"
"Nah." I said.
I looked as confusion crossed his face.
I quickly thought about the paint cans, brushes and everything else that was sitting on the kitchen table back home and Poof. It was right there on the floor by us.
He looked shocked for a second and then smiled.
"Oh, I almost forgot." I exclaimed and then 'poof-ed' over all my frames and stuff I bought at the store.
We started with the living room since it was the biggest.
We laid down a white sheet so the paint wouldn't get on the floor and then got to work.
As Sam was stirring the paint to pour into the tray, I grabbed my radio and put on some music.
We laughed and messed around, not taking this painting so seriously.
Sam and I would write comments on the wall in paint; belted out words to some good songs on the radio, and had a paint war with each other.
Not long after we completed the living room, we did my bedroom.
Of course, it took us longer than the living room did because Sam started another paint war.
The only difference this time was I was in it for revenge.
He swiped my arms a few times, but I made sure to get some nice blue paint on his face and chest. When we were covered with paint, we both called a draw, but looked at each other on more than one occasion because we didn't trust each other.
By the last and final room (the guest room) Sam and I were full out wet with paint.
I decided to disregard my draw with Sam on the war; I stuck my hand in the paint tray and quickly stood up on my tip toes to brush my hand through his hair.
He stepped back shocked, and I laughed as I saw the green paint in his hair.
"Oh this is war." he claimed and then dove to stick his hand in the tray himself.
I giggled and screamed, running around the room, trying to get away from him.
Unfortunately, he caught me with his arm and wiped paint all up my leg to my thigh. (I had shorts on, fyi)
I shrieked and kicked to get free but I was having no such luck.
"Sam!" I squealed, laughing as we swung around in circles.
When my feet touched the ground again, I quickly ran off to the paint try and dipped both hands in.
Then I ran to him and jumped into his arms.
Of course he caught me as I latched my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck and spun me once again.
I felt the paint drip onto my arms as I hugged him tightly.
When we both pulled back to look at each other, he looked at me, and then leaned in and kissed me.
We were both breathless when we parted and I jumped down.
Forgetting momentarily that I had wet paint still on my hands, when he wasn't paying much attention, I hugged myself to him and slapped my hands on the butt of his pants.
I flashed him a quick smile and then ran off knowing paint was coming my way soon.
The evening was a fun filled day, full of passion and love. It was something I would always remember and I knew from then on, I would love painting.
We didn't bother cleaning up at my place, instead we just cleaned up our mess, being careful of the walls, and then going hand in hand back home.
I teleported us to Sam's house and we both heard all of the guys in the kitchen downstairs.
"What are they doing here? Did you give them a key or something?" I murmured.
He laughed and kissed my nose, which was probably covered in paint.
He took my hand and walked downstairs to see the guys.
"Hey Guys." I announced happily to them.
The pack turned around and looked at Sam and me and went silent.
"What the hell happened to you guys?" Jake asked.
Sam and I looked each other and smirked.
"I don't see anything." I announced and went to grab a bottle of water from the fridge.
"Are you blind?" Paul asked, obviously not picking up on my sarcasm.
I rolled my eyes and took a swig of my water. When I was done, I skrewed the cap back on and leaned back against the counter.
"It's called sarcasm Paul." Sam said and went to cuddle with me.
We all chuckled at Paul's expense, and I handed the cold bottle to Sam.
He gladly took it out of my hands and gave me a quick kiss of appreciation on my neck before drinking the rest of the water.
"So what were you two up to?" Leah asked.
I shrugged my shoulders. "It's a secret."
Everyone rolled their eyes at Sam and I.
"Well its obvious it has to do with 6496 Oceanside, 4652 Inland, and 6839 Kimono Violet." Kim said.
We all looked at her like 'what?'
"Damn Jared, your girl really knows her colors." I announced.
I laughed as Kim buried her head into Jared, blushing furiously.
"It's not my fault I like to research colors and such." Kim countered popping up from Jared's shoulder to stick up for herself.
"Babe, its one thing to know colors, and another to know names and numbers. I thought Paul and Emily were supposed to be moving in with each other." I said jokingly.
She rolled eyes. "Yes. But that doesn't mean I can't look. I enjoy doing it. It's like you and book searching."
I fake gasped. "Are you making fun of me and searching books online?!"
Everyone was having fun just listening to our bickering.
"Only if you are making fun of me and my paint searching."
"More like paint memorizing." I mumbled.
She glared at me and I gave her the most angelic smile.
All of the guys laughed when I tried to let my words slide past her by giving her the 'Bella smile'.
"Love you Kim." I dragged out.
She laughed and smiled at me.
"Love you too Bella. And I must say, those are very nice colors."
I busted out laughing at her odd compliment.
"Thanks Kim."
We all hung around for a while longer before I found it was getting late and I was getting increasingly hungry.
"Can we order some food now?" I whined.
"Sure baby. What did you want to get?" Sam answered kissing me on the cheek.
"I don't know. But food sounds good." I said twisting my neck to look at him.
He flashed me a smile and kissed me on the lips.
"What do you boys want?" Sam asked the guys.
They all began to shout their answers at us all at once and I laughed.
"Nicely done Sam." I complimented, and then pulled out of his embrace.
"Where are you going?" he whined.
"I have to go grab my laptop and then work on this thing for my cooking class. I should be done when the food gets here."
"Ooo, can we see Bella?" Leah asked, along with Kim and Emily who was looking excited.
"Sure." I said and walked up to the guest bedroom where my laptop and stuff was.
I turned it on and then showed the girls my assignment.
We had this program that gave us the ability to create a visual cake; it's kind of like making a visual model, with dimensions and all, and we get to add what we want.
They were really amazed at what the program could do, and they helped me build my cake.
I was impressed about how insightful they were and the ideas they were coming up with.
"Wow guys. This looks amazing. Thank you." I said stunned at the wonderful teamwork.
I looked at them and Leah and I laughed at Kim and Emily's daze.
"Wow, who knew you could do all that?!" Emily said happy.
"Bella, that was awesome. That program is so cool!" Kim exclaimed excited. She was bouncing up and down and squealing like a little girl. We all laughed as we walked out from the guest bedroom.
"Yea, I must agree with Kim. That was cool. Anytime you need more help on that kind of homework we would be glad to help." Leah offered walking down the steps.
I nodded. "I would like that."
Leah jumped on Jakes lap and laughed when he huffed.
Kim went back to Jared, smiling like a fool.
Emily went over to Paul gracefully and sighed in content.
Me on the other hand, I just went over to Sam and gave him a kiss.
"What's gotten into you?" Jared asked Kim. Paul looked at Emily kind of funny too.
"What have you done to our girlfriends?" Jared and Paul asked Leah and I.
Of course, Leah and I just laughed as Kim and Emily was still on cloud whatever because of the cool cake program.
"I have this cool program on my laptop for my cooking class." I explained.
"Move over Jared. I think Kim has a new love." Leah pointed out.
"You too Paul." I told him.
We laughed as we heard Jared and Paul growl. They were jealous of a computer program.
The food finally got here, after it felt like hours.
I practically attacked the taco man as he handed us the boxes of food.
Sam came behind me to give the man his money and helped me bring in it all.
I let everyone else grab their own food as I sat on the counter chowing down my tacos.
After we all finished eating, we sat in the living room kind of bored.
"Let's have a bon fire." Emily exclaimed.
Everyone looked at her.
"Now?" Seth asked.
"Yea, now." she said happy.
I shrugged my shoulders. "I'm up for it."
Everyone else shrugged and we headed out to the backyard.
Seth and Embry started the fire, while Collin and Brady went to go get some more firewood from the side of the house.
"Sam. Where are the marshmallows?" Emily whined from the back porch of the house.
"Somewhere in the pantry." he shrugged.
"I can't find them." she whined.
Paul rolled his eyes and got up to help her.
A little while later we saw Emily come out huffing.
"What wrong?" I said looking at Emily and Paul.
"Cant find the marshmallows." he answered for Emily, holding her tight.
I rolled my eyes.
"Cant you just 'poof' them Bella?" she asked me.
I raised an eyebrow. "'poof' them?"
She rolled her eyes at my mocking tone. "You know, just make them appear."
I sighed. "I would Em, its just...if I can't see them or somehow know where they are I don't. I mean, it's not like I can't, its just I have no idea where they come from ya know? And I don't like the fact that I could be just stealing those kinds of things."
"Why not? It's not like it hurts anyone." she said.
"Maybe not, but I still don't like how wrong it feels. To just abuse my power like that. Don't get me wrong, I do do it sometimes, I just don't like to create a habit of it."
"So can you just get me the marshmallows just this once?" she asked batting her eyelashes at me.
I rolled my eyebrows and 'poof-ed' them.
"Here." I said passing them to her.
She squealed and grabbed me into a hug.
"Thank you!" she said and went to go find some skewers.
"Thanks." Paul said to me.
"Yup." I responded and enjoyed laying by the fire with Sam.
After a bag of marshmallows and lots of laughter, we all settled down.
"Hey Bella, can you sing us another song?" Seth asked.
"Umm, sure." I said. I thought about my guitar back at my apartment, and then there it was right in my hands.
I took it out of the case and then began to strum it.
What to play? I thought while biting my lip.
"Play one of the ones you created from that book." Sam encouraged.
I looked at him shocked. How did he know about my song book?
"It was on your desk Baby. It said 'Song Book.'" he smirked.
I rolled my eyes, but took his advice.
I started strumming the strings to the familiar melody I made up.
(Song: The Only Exception- Paramore- Like always, please just pretend its Bella who made up and sang this, but all credits really go to Paramore and whoever else.)
When I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart
And I watched
As he tried to reassemble it
And my momma swore that
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist
But darlin,
You, are, the only exception
But, you, are, the only exception
But, you, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Or keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping it comfortable, distance
And up until now
I'd sworn to myself that I'm content
With loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk, but
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know your leaving in the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Oh
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing.
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing.
I ended and then put down my guitar.
"Wow." Quil said pretty much speechless.
Everyone else nodded their head stunned.
I started to feel uncomfortable.
"Yup." I put my guitar back in its case and sneakily 'poof-ed' a bag of marshmallows in there.
While everyone was still stunned, I opened the bag quietly, still pretending to put away my guitar. Then I swiftly stood up and threw a bunch at everyone.
They ended up hitting Leah, Jake, Seth, Embry, Kim and Jared.
I smiled as they looked at me stunned.
"Where-..?" Seth began to ask, when he saw me standing with a new bag of marshmallows in my hand.
"No fair!" Embry whined.
I just grinned again and threw another handful. Only this time, they used their wolf skills and caught them.
The evil grins spread from each of our faces and we ran around picking up the marshmallows.
I gave them each a nod and we all through the marshmallows at Sam.
After the flying white puffs of sugar stopped hitting him, he gave us a glare.
We all waited for what he was going to do next.
He suddenly bent down and picked up a bunch of marshmallows and threw them back at us.
We all started screaming and running around, having a huge marshmallow war.
Most of us were on lying on the grass laughing hysterically just moments after chasing each other like crazy.
I laid there, just looking up at the stars and catching my breath.
"That was awesome." Kim said plopping herself next to me.
"Hell yea!" I said laughing.
Soon Leah came and laid down next to us, joining our conversation.
Then Sam came, and then Jared and so on.
Before I knew it, all of us were laying in a line just looking up at the stars.
"Look the Big Dipper!" I announced.
"Where?" Leah asked from my right.
"There." I said closing one eye and pointing to it with her finger.
"And then there is the little dipper. And Orions Belt, and Orion, and Orions nebula, and the Seven Sisters." I said, pointing to all of them.
"How do you know all of these?" Leah asked amazed.
I shrugged and turned back to the stars.
"I took an astronomy class back in Arizona. I loved it. I had a really great teacher. He was really funny and understood what it was like to be a kid. So when he taught the class, you really got it ya know?"
Leah stared at me in amazement, and I felt a blush shine on my cheeks.
I let out an embarrassed huff and turned back to the stars.
They were breath taking against the dark black sky.
"You know. You never really get to appreciate the stars." I claimed thinking out loud.
"I mean, they are constantly there, almost every night, shining brightly. But we never have a second thought about them. We never truly look at them; watch them." I said with passion.
"We never actually appreciate it." I sighed feeling my phone vibrate against my butt.
I quickly wiggled around, getting it out from my back pocket, still looking at the stars. I finally got it free and flipped it up to answer it, not paying any attention to who was calling.
"Hello?" I asked slightly annoyed.
"Bella?" Carlisle asked concerned.
I immediately softened, feeling guilty I was using a harsh tone with him.
"Oh hey Carlisle. Sorry about that."
"Oh, it's no problem Bella. Did I catch you at a bad time? You can call me back if you would like." He offered.
I smiled and appreciated his kindness.
"Thank you for your offer, but I'm free to talk. I was just watching the stars."
"Well, the reason I called to talk was to see how you would feel about practicing your emotions and their levels, maybe some combat too if your up to it."
"That sounds great. We all know I need it. When were you thinking?"
"Well maybe tomorrow, around 12ish should we say?"
"Yea, that sounds great. But how are you going to get me to go all PMS-y on you without me using my powers?" I asked slightly confused.
"Oh, well we will have Jasper. So he can do that, along with the combat."
"Oh, ok. Well everything sounds good. Did I need to bring anything?" I asked no longer paying much attention to him.
"Nope. Just yourself. See you tomorrow Bella."
"Ok, bye Carlisle. Tell the family hello for me." I said happily.
"I will, and please give the pack my thanks." He said in a very grateful voice.
"Will do!" I said and then we hung up.
By now, most of the guys got up and started playing some other games. I could hear the girls starting karaoke and the guys laughing.
I stared at the stars a little longer, just laying there content when I felt an arm around my waist and a muscular body against my side.
I tore my eyes away from the midnight sky and found Sam propped up on one arms smiling at me.
"What?" I asked not seeing the point in his overly happy mood.
"Nothing, I was just watching you."
I looked at him with narrowed eyes. "Right." I prolonged the word and just shrugged shaking it off.
My attention went back to the stars.
I let out a tiny giggle as Sam began to kiss my ear and cheek.
"Sam." I laughed, pushing him by the shoulder away from me.
"That tickles." I said huffing and smiling.
"Oh does it now?" he asked, brushing his fingers against my face.
"yes." I said rolling my eyes as he watched me with those ooey gooey eyes.
"How 'bout this?" he asked and then poked my side.
I let out a squeal/laugh and he chuckled.
"Stop. Or else." I said in a light threatening tone.
He raised his eyebrows, still a light teasing attitude in his eyes.
"Or what?" he asked, leaning his body against me, brushing his warm silky breath across my ear.
I pulled back a little to look at him. He had a good point. Or what?
I smiled, thinking of a thought.
"Or this." I said and leaned my body back into his and captured his lips in mine.
The kiss seemed to last forever. Our tongues fought for dominance and our groans seemed to be unsuppressed.
"Would you both please stop snogging each others face off?!" Paul yelled from a distance.
Sam and I both pulled away from each other to glare at him.
He quickly gave a huff and went over to the girls who were still doing karaoke.
"Well, that was interesting." Sam said in a deep husky voice.
I let out a small chuckle. "Yea, very."
We stared at each other a while longer, just being caught up in the moment, before we were yelled at by everyone to come and join their game of karaoke.
By the end of the night, everyone was exhausted and ready to go home. Sam put his hand on the lower back, guiding me back to the back door.
I gladly went, but then remembered Charlie. I sighed, turning back to him and wrapped my arms around his neck.
"I should probably go home."
I muttered while standing on the top step, making me come almost face to face with him.
"Why?" he whined.
"Well, I have been home for a day, and I should see Charlie."
He whined and lowered his head towards my neck.
He began nipping at the skin while giving occasional kisses.
"Do you have to?"
I sighed, unwrapping my arms from his neck; I placed my hands on his shoulder blades and pushed him away to look at me. We both had sulky faces, but I needed to be the bigger person here.
"I need to go Sam. I should go see Charlie."
He gave me a quick kiss on my lips and nodded. "Alright, I can drive you."
I smiled at him and dragged him into his house.
"Ok, just let me go get my stuff really quick."
I ran up the stairs and headed for the guest room. I made sure I had everything before zipping up the bag and trotting down the stairs.
Sam was at the bottom step, twirling the key ring with his finger, waiting for me.
"Ready?" he asked me and took my bag.
"Yup."
We walked out the door hand in hand; he was the perfect gentleman- opening up the car door, taking my bags.
Man, I was one lucky girl.
"What are you thinking about?" he grumbled while taking quick glances towards me as he was driving.
"Oh not much." I said trying to prolong the time. I didn't need him to know I was thinking about him.
"Mmmhmm, well care to tell me anyways?" he asked sweetly, taking my hand in his.
I smiled and thanked the heavens when he pulled into my driveway.
I leaned in and gave him a sweet kiss and pulled away.
"Nah." I said and quickly slid out of the seat.
I got all the ay to the front step of the porch when hands grabbed me and pulled me back.
"Even if I beg?" he asked in a husky voice.
Shivers ran down my arms and my heart began to race.
I felt a small chuckle and turned to face him.
"That's just evil."
He shrugged. "Well I think it would be just as evil if you didn't tell your boyfriend what you were thinking." He protested.
I rolled my eyes and looked at him. He gave me the puppy dog eyes and I caved.
"You. I was thinking about you." I huffed. That was evil too.
"Oh really? Now what about me were you thinking about?" he asked, bringing out bodies closer to each other.
He smiled down at me coyly.
"What a gentleman you are. Perfect boyfriend." I muttered against his soft lips I was giving small kisses to.
He groaned and took my lips in his, making the kiss last as long as we could without needing oxygen.
"See you tomorrow? Before I have to leave?" I looked up at him hopeful.
"Of course. What time do you have to go?" Sadness flashed through his eyes, but was quickly masked away.
"Don't know. Around dinnertime maybe? I need to work on a few more things, but maybe I will do that tonight so I can stay longer." I whispered, cuddling up to him more.
"good." He said hugging me tight.
The two of us didn't want to let go, but eventually we did. I finally dragged myself to the house and Sam finally made it to the car and drove back home.
"Hey Charlie!" I said closing the front door.
"Bella?!" he asked surprised.
"Yea?" I asked setting my stuff down. Something weird was going on.
Then before I could think anymore of it, Charlie and Sue came towards me, looking a little disheveled I may say.
"Hey Sue." I said surprised.
"Bella, it's good to see you. How's college?" she asked giving me a quick hug.
I looked between the two, still thinking. Were they just…
I gave a small shudder and quickly removed the thought from my mind. No way was I going to start thinking of what they were doing.
"It's good. I really enjoy it. I have a really nice place too." I said.
"Welcome home Bells." Charlie said giving a kiss on my head.
The three of us stood there, just waiting for the awkward silence to pass.
"Alright, well I am going to head up and go to bed. I have some work to finish and it's been a long day, so goodnight dad. Night Sue." I said nodding to both of them.
"Night Bella!" they both shouted, going back to the living room, giggling like horny teenagers.
I shuddered again. My dad. Horny. With Sue.
Oh Heavens, please don't let me hear them if they are going to be doing the nasty.
I pleaded in my head as I walked up to my room.
When I finally made it, I quickly shut the door and turned on some music.
I put my stuff on my bed and then got to work.
I had to finish typing up a paper explaining the cake I made, and an occasion it would be used for, and much more. After that I wanted to work on the picture frames for my place which I was hoping wouldn't take much time.
It was around 2am that I finally finished the 10 page paper double spaced and got to start working on the frames.
I slid the black shoe box from under my bed, and took out the pictures. I had gathered some pictures I printed out a while ago. Some were really old, back in the old days where there was a smaller gang. Then there were a lot that were newer. Some were with Sam, while others were with the pack or individually.
I loved them all. Each picture had a special memory or funny story that made me chuckle out loud a tad.
The pictures were all finally placed in the frames. They looked amazing. I couldn't wait to hang them.
I turned towards the clock and found it almost 5am!
I quickly scurried up from the place on the floor, not bothering to pick up the mess I was working on and got ready for bed.
When my head hit the pillow, I was out like a light dreaming about tomorrow.