“And you’re sure you don’t mind? Because if you don’t want them I can drop them off at dads”
“YN it’s fine seriously” Olivia says taking Cookie and Peanut’s leads. Nervously I hand them over while looking at Cookie
“Cookie will be ok” Harry says rubbing my shoulders. She’s now 13 years old and definitely showing her age “Olivia and Emma know to give her her meds”
“Any problems please ring me and we will be back”
“YN she will be ok, but any issues I will ring. Now go and enjoy your holiday” I kneel down and give the dogs a kiss
“By my babies” I say standing back up
“Come on we’ll see them soon” Harry takes my hand and leads me to the car. I wave Olivia bye as Harry pulls out of her driveway “Cookie will be fine. She’s got no issues except arthritis which we are managing well”
“I know. It’s just she’s my baby”
“I know” Harry places his hand on my thigh and gives it a reassuring squeeze. I sigh and look out the window “we can cancel the holiday if you want. We’re mean to be taking this month to relax, not worry”
“No I want to go on holiday. You’ve been working so hard on this tour, you deserve the break. And who knows this could be our last holiday just us” I shrug.
I spend the flight to Italy trying to read my book while Harry spends it asleep, or I thought he was asleep
“Your staring” Harry says still with eyes closed
“I’m not” I return to my book
“You are. I can feel your eyes on me” I look back up at him. Harry know has an eye open looking at me
“Your staring at me know” I watch him smile before he yawns and stretches
“How long have we got left until we land?” I put my book down and check the time on my phone
“About an hour why?”
“That’s enough time” Harry wiggles his eyebrows
“H are you suggesting we join the Mike high club?” I laugh and shake my head
“It’s just us”
“And the pilot and the air hostess” I point out “I think it would be more obvious”
“Worth a try” he slouches back into his seat.
4th April
13th April
“Happy birthday” I wake up to a kiss on my neck then on my jaw and on my cheek. I roll over to face Harry
“Morning” I smile
“How does a beach day sound?” Harry asks me
“Sounds perfect”
“Then I thought we could take a walk to that little bookshop you found last time and I will let you pick out any books your heart desires”
“Carful H I might spend all your money” I giggle
“I’d give you every single penny just to see you happy”
“You’re cute” I kiss the tip of his nose “what time is it?”
“9. I’ve made you breakfast”
“Pancakes?”
“With chocolate covered strawberries” I can almost feel my mouth watering. Part of me wants to stay in this bed all day cuddling Harry but the other part of me is excited to have a day out “would you like me to bring it to you?”
“No I’ll get up. Just another cuddle first”
“Anything you want” harry sinks into the bed and wraps me up into his arms. How did I get so lucky?
17th April
“I missed you! Yes I did” I scoop Cookie up and kiss her. Peanut runs to Harry, who picks her up “thank you so much for having them”
“It’s not a problem. Do you want to come in and have some tea?” Emma asks “Noah is awake you can have cuddles”
“Sure” Harry says putting Peanut down. I follow Emma into hers and Olivia’s home. Olivia is holding Noah in her arms. Harry and I sit down on the sofa. Olivia comes over to me and places Noah in my arms
“Hi sweet boy. Have you been good for your mummy and mamma? Yeah?” I say in a baby voice
“How has been doing?” Harry asks as Olivia sits in the chair in front of us
“Good. He’s starting to be a little terror at night though keeps waking up every few hours for milk or nappy change or just wide awake because sure why not wake up and babble at 3 in the morning”
“You’re not being a terror are you?” I ask Noah (not expecting a reply at all)
“Here” Emma comes in holding two mugs. She hands Harry his and places mine next to me
“Let me take him while you drink your tea” Emma takes Noah out of my arms
“Did you have a good time away?” Olivia asks
“It was so good. We spent most of it on the beach”
“Do you feel relaxed?”
“Definitely. I feel ready for the last leg of tour then follow this one on tour for 7 months” Harry nudges me the takes a sip of his tea
“How do you feel about tour?” Emma asks
“Good. I’m excited to start rehearsals, but going to miss you guys”
New From 2010 post tomorrow. Was hoping I would get it up today but it’s not finished. I also want to post another Golden chapter on Monday but I’m out the house all weekend so we will see if I can do it.
"So why don't you ever sneak into my room through the window?" I ask Jasper who's sat on my bed next to me helping with my homework
"Because I'm a gentleman" I turn to look at him "Edward is struggling to keep away"
"And you're not?"
"I definitely am, but I still want to do things normally, properly"
"Bella told me that she and Edward kissed last night" I say a little disappointed that Jasper and I haven't had our first kiss together yet
"Yes and Edward told me he struggled to contain himself" Jasper says clearly feeling my disappointment
"Sorry" I say. Jasper takes my hand in his and gives if a little squeeze
"Don't be sorry darlin' I'm old school and I don't want our first kiss to be out of the blue in your bedroom. I want it to be romantic" he then places a gentle kiss on my forehead "your dads home" I hear the front door open then close
"Sophie, Bella?" I hear dad yell from downstairs
"Well if your going to ask him now's the best time" I tell Jasper
"I'll see you downstairs" he places another kiss to my forehead and leaves through my window. I get off my bed and walk down the stairs
"I'm here" I say smiling
"Where's your sister?"
"With Edward. Dad Jasper is coming over to ask you something"
"He knows I'm a cop doesn't he?" I give day an annoyed look and roll my eyes. There's a knock on the door and dad tells me to let him in. I open the door up and we pretend that we haven't just seen each other less than 5 minutes ago
"Chief Swan" Jasper holds his hand out. I know Jasper says the blood control is better when I'm around but I'm still nervous and dad takes Japers hand and shakes it "my family and I will be playing baseball this weekend and we were hoping you would allow Soph to join us"
"Baseball?" Dad questions "Soph you haven't played baseball before"
"No but I'm sure Jasper and his family will show me how to. Please dad?" I pout and give him my best 'pretty please' eyes
"Ok fine, but I don't want you out late"
"Thanks" I throw my arms around my dad "also Jasper and I have a school project to finish so we're just gonna go up to my room"
"Door open"
"Uh huh" I reply and take jaspers hand and pull him upstairs into my room.
It's Saturday and I'm stood in a huge field with the rest of the Cullens. We're just waiting on Bella and Edward who should be here any minute now. Rosalie throws the ball towards me and I attempt to hit it
"If we were on a beach playing volleyball you'd all be going down right now" Carlisle laughs behind me
"Try again" he encourages. Rose again throws the ball and this time I hit it
"Yes!" I shout turning around to face Jasper who's smiling at me
"You're meant to run"
"I would have no hope in getting a home run with you lot"
"We'd go easy on you" Emmett says slinging his arm over my shoulders then ruffling up my hair. Finally Bella and Edward arrive
"Bella I'm glad tour here. We need an umpire" Esme ushers Bella towards the stump set up
"She thinks we cheat" Emmett says
"I know you cheat" Esme retorts
"What about Sophie?" Bella asks
"I'm going to attempt to play, but we all know I'll loose" I shrug
"It's time!" Alice shouts as there's a clap of thunder above us. Rosalie is up first batting while Alice throws the ball
"Call them as you see them Bella" Esme says before crouching down. Alice throws the ball and rose hits it as hard as she can
"Ok now I see why you need the thunder" Bella says to Esme Edward quickly runs after the baseball "thats gotta be a home run right?" Bella continues
"Edward's very fast" Esme replies as Rose runs round the base. Edward throws the ball and Esme catches it just as Rose is about to hit a home run. She slides just as Esme puts the ball down
"You're out" Bella says and Rose gives her a dirty look while Emmett yell with happiness
"Come on it's just a game" he says, I can't tell if that's him trying to calm her down or not
"Sophie it's your turn" Esme says. Nervously I walk to the stump
"I'll be gentle" Alice reassures me. The ball leaves her hand, I mange to hit it but not far. I attempt a home run, but William gets me out before I can
"Sorry Soph" he says
"That's ok. I think i prefer watching anyway" I say and walk over to Bella and Esme and sit down
Next up is Carlisle. Alice throws the ball and he hits it. He starts running as Edward and Emmett both go to catch the ball but instead they hit each other, both laughing while crashing to the ground
Next up is Jasper, again the ball is hit with force. Emmett climes a tree to retrieve the ball
"My monkey man" Rosalie comments next to Bella.
Just as it's Roses turn again Alice shouts
"Stop! Stop the game" she then looks at me and Bella. Before I know it the Cullens have me and Bella surrounded
"What is it, Alice?" Carlisle asked with the calm voice of authority
"They were leaving then they heard us"
"Let's go" Edward says to me and Bella
"It's too late" Carlisle says
"Get your hair down. Both of you" Edward tells us. I pull my hair free from my bobble
"Like that will help. I can smell them from across the field" Rose looks at Edward, Bella and I. Jasper takes my hand in his just as the 3 vampires come into view
"I shouldn't have brought you here, I'm sorry" I hear Edward say to Bella. Jasper gives my hand a squeeze
"What?" Bella replies to Edward
"Just be quiet and stand behind me. Sophie stand behind Jasper" I do as I'm told
"I believe this belongs to you" the dark skinned vampire throws the ball to Carlisle who catches it with ease
"Thank you"
"I am Laurent. This is Victoria and James" James looks at me and Bella as if he knows. I shift uncomfortably behind Jasper
"I'm Carlisle. This is my family"
"Hello" Laurent says
"I'm afraid your hunting activities have caused something of a mess for us"
"Our apologies, we didn't realise the territory had been claimed"
"Yes well, we maintain a permanent residence nearby" Carlisle states
"Really? well we won't be a problem anymore. We were just passing through"
"The humans were tracking us, but we led them east. You should be safe" Victoria now speaks, James still focused on Bella and I
"Excellent" Carlisle smiles
"So, could you used 3 more players?" Laurent asks
"oh come on just one game"
"Sure why not? a few of us were leaving. You can take their place. We'll bat first" Carlisle throws the ball and Victoria catches it
"I'm the one with the wicked curveball"
"Oh well I think we can handle that" Jasper says making me feel something... jealousy? possessiveness? I don't know but I don't like it
"Take Sophie back with you" Jasper says to Edward who gives him a nod. Suddenly the wind changes
"You've bought snacks" this is the first time we hear James speak. The Cullens are again in front of Bella and I snarling "The girl is with us" Carlisle stand up "I think it's best you leave"
"I can see the game is over. We'll go now" Laurent moves back "James" James then stands up still looking at me and Bella. Victoria is the last to stand up, she goes over to James who put his arm around her and they begin to walk off
"Get Bella and Sophie out of here, go" Carlisle says. Jasper ushers me to his motorcycle as Edward lead Bella to the truck.
“Hi everyone” I say into my phone that’s propped up against my mirror “I’m at the theatre and I have about 1 hour before the show starts and I need to start getting ready, so I thought I’d jump on here and get ready while talking to you and answering questions” I begin to take out some skin care products while I wait for more people to join “is Harry coming to the show tonight?” I read one of the questions “no not tonight” I pout a little “he’s busy doing mega pop star things, but my best friend from school is coming tonight so I’m excited to see her later” I take out my foundation and begin to apply that to my face “if you could be anyone else in Heathers who would you be?” I read off again “ooo ok so right now I’d play Veronica, but when I’m older I’d love to be Miss Fleming I just think she’d be so much fun to play. Vicki always says how much fun she’s having”
“You doing a live?” Viv says walking over “hi” she waves at my phone
“Come sit with me” I move my chair over a little so she can grab hers and sit next to me “I’m answering questions at the moment”
“Ooo ok” Viv sits next to me with her makeup ready to make a start on her own
“Yesterday I was still doing makeup at the start of beautiful. I was so stressed” I say to my phone
“That happens to me a couple weeks ago. I thought I was going to be so late”
Viv and I carry on chatting and getting ready. Viv spoke to the camera while I got changed into my costume. Before I knew it the opening for beautiful starts
“Freak, slut, burnout, bug eyes, poser, lard ass” Jacob, who plays JD, sings walking over to join the live
“Why aren’t you waiting in the wings?” I read off the screen “we have quite a few minutes before we need to be in the wings” I say before putting on my lipstick
“Where’s Lola?” Viv reads off “she’s here. Lola” Viv calls Lola. Lola gets up off the floor and stretches before trotting over to us. I lift her paws up so she is stood on her back legs
“Shes quite a child dog so she will stay in our dressing room on her bed. Thankfully she doesn’t shed or else I probably wouldn’t be able to bring her”
“Martha is on. Time to go” Viv says
“Bye everyone. I might pop on again later to the evening show, but we will see” I put my phone down and we all make our way to the wings.
The rest of the day is a bit of a blur. I don’t end up going back on live, but after hanging out at mine and Harry’s house with my friend before she goes home, Harry comes home with some flowers
“I’m a little later than I wanted to be, but I stopped off at the shop and bought you these and some chocolates”
“What’s this for?” I ask a little shocked
“Just because. I know I say it all of the time, but I am really proud of you” harry walks over and places a kiss on my forehead before I take the flowers and chocolates from him
“Well tell her to cross her legs and wait” I shout down the phone grabbing my coat and bag as well as the little gifts I have bought Emma and baby “harry hurry up!” I yell watching him dart back into the bathroom “well be there soon” I end my phone call with Olivia “Harry!”
“I’m coming. Keep your hair on. She’s only just gone into hospital” Harry comes out of the bathroom with wet hands “and why haven’t you replaced the towel in the bathroom?”
“Yes but Olivia said she’s already 7cm dilated so it could happen at anytime and I was distracted by an urgent phone call. Come on I don’t want to miss this”
“You know you’re not actually going in the room though right? Her mum and Olivia are her birthing parents” I roll my eyes at Harry who’s finally opened the front door
“Of course I know that but I want to see her before she has the baby and then we can wait in the waiting room” I say walking to the car on the driveway. Harry unlocks it and I get into the passenger side after putting everything in the back of the car, harry also gets into the car at the drivers side.
“He’s gorgeous” I softly say sat on the edge of the bed watching the baby sleep in Emma’s arms
“You want to hold him?” she asks
“Are you sure?” Emma and I spoke about how she said she would let me and Harry hold the baby when he was born. Even though she said it was ok I just wanted to double check. At the end of the day this is emma and Olivia’s baby and what they say goes
“Of course I’m sure” Emma places the baby in my arms and I immediately begin to feel broody, I dread to think what Harry is thinking or feeling. Harry places his hands on my shoulders as he looks over me
“He’s gorgeous” I breath out
“Have you got a name?” Harry asks
“Noah” Emma replies smiling “we’ve had the name before we even had IVF”
“It was the girls names we were struggling with” Olivia says laughing. Noah slightly opens his eyes then does the cutest yawn before going back to sleep
“Aww” I pout then look back to Harry who’s looking at me with a face to say ‘please can we try now?’ “no. Nope we said we were going to wait until my tour is over”
“I know” he sighs making Olivia and Emma laugh. Harry then swaps with me so he can have a hold of the baby
“I’m not sure this is going to be a good idea” I say reluctant to hand Noah over “you already want a baby this is going to make you 10 times worse” Harry rolls his eyes at me as I place the baby in his arms.
Seeing Harry holding the baby makes me even more broody than I thought I could be. He looks like a natural holding Noah.
This is going to a long year, but I know it really is the best idea for us to wait.
It's the weekend and I'm once again at the Cullens, this time to make food for both me and Bella. I'm helping Rose with the salad, who doesn't look very happy at all about Bella coming over, she says it's different with me because I'm Jaspers mate so it was inevitable, but Edward could have controlled himself better. I noticed everyone looks up
"Get a whiff of that" Rose says "here comes the other human"
Within 10 seconds Bella and Edward enter the kitchen. I walk over to her and pull her into a hug
"Hey"
"Hi"
"Bella hi. We're making Italiano for you and Sophie" Esme says walking over to us. I pull away and go over to Jasper
"Bella this is Esme my mother for all intents and purposes" Edward says
"It's good to meet you. And it's nice to see you again, Dr. Cullen"
"Please, call me Carlisle" Carlisle says shaking Bella's hand "you and your sister have given us an excuse to use the kitchen"
"I hope your hungry" Esme smile
"Bells I'm starving" I say making the others laugh
"She already ate" Edward says. I jump at the sound of a glass bowl breaking, it's Rose
"Perfect" I watch Emmett walk over to Rose ready to try and calm her down
"Yeah. It's just I know you guys don't eat so..."
"Of course. That's very considerate of you" Esme smiles
"Just ignore Rosalie, I do" Edward says in almost a whisper but loud enough that I could hear him
"Yeah. Let's just keep pretending like this isn't dangerous for all of us. I understand why Soph is here. Sophie and Jasper are mates. But them, that's different"
"I would never tell anybody anything"
"She knows that" Carlisle says looking at Rose
"The entire family will be implicated is this ends badly"
"Badly as in, I'd become the meal" everyone chuckles at Bella's comment
"So Bells you've meet Carlisle, Esme and I think Edward has forgotten to carry on introductions, but that's Emmett and of course you remember Jasper"
"Hi Bella"
"Jaspers our newest vegetarian. It can be a little difficult for him"
"He did well the other night when we were in Port Angeles" I say looking at Carlisle
"Maybe it's to do with Bella being his mates sister?" Emmett suggests
"Maybe. It's weird, when Sophs around the smell of blood doesn't bother me, but when she's not I find it much harder"
"I'll see if I can find any information on that, but there haven't been many documented cases of vampires being mates with a human" Carlisle says before Edward interrupts
"Anyway. Where's Alice and William?" Just as he says that Alice and William come down the stairs
"Hey, Edward hi, Bella!" Alice says as she bounced forward to hug Bella "oh you do smell nice, I never noticed before" she comments
"Hello, Bella"
"Hi William" Bella smiles
"Call me Will"
"Ok. It's nice to meet you all, you have a very beautiful home"
"Thank you" Esme says we're so glad that you came" Bella's eyes glance around noting the piano in the corner of the living room area
"Who plays?" she asks nodding towards the piano
"Edward and Esme, mostly Edward. Do you play?" I laugh at Carlisles comment towards Bella
"No, but Sophie here does"
"Wait seriously? why didn't you tell us?" Esme claps
"I haven't played in years. Our mum played"
"Could you play for us?" Carlisle asks
"Oh I don't know I'm really not that good"
"You're being too modest. One song" Bella encourages
"Ok fine" Jasper pulls me over to the piano, I sit down and think of what to play and the one that I remember the most is Swan Lake.
When I have finished playing everyone starts clapping making me feel really embarrassed
"Ok stop" I say standing up
"I'm going to give Bella the rest of the tour" Edward says pulling Bella away. I look back at the glass on the floor from the bowl Rose broke
"Clean that up" Esme says in mother mode looking at Rose. Rose groans
"Soph are you still hungry?" Jasper asks me placing an arm around my waist
"Oh definitely still hungry" I reply making everyone laugh
"I think we have some Tupperware somewhere, you can take some home to Charlie" Esme says walking over to a cupboard in the kitchen
"Thank you, I'm sure dad will appreciate that"
"Well it's only going to go in the bin else" Carlisle says.
"Tell Esme this is amazing" dad says with his mouth half full
"I will, I've already told her she's an exceptional cook"
"So, you and Jasper are getting pretty serious now, you've met the family, when will you have him over?" I shrug at dads question
"I don't know. He's kinda quiet and I don't want to overwhelm him"
"Are you two.. ya know... being carful?" my eyes widen at dads question
"Ew ok I'm going to see if Bella needs help with homework" I start to back out of the kitchen
"It's not just pregnancy you have to think of. What about STDs? Also tell your sister I'm to young to be a grandad" dad yells as I make my way up the stairs and into Bella's bedroom. That's when I see Edward sat on Bella's bed
"How did you get in? I would have heard you" Bella glances at her window then back at me "ahhh" I say in realisation "Bells just be prepared for dad to have 'the talk' with you. He's just tried it with me and I had to walk away, way too awkward. Anyway I'll leave you two alone, but dad is right, he is too young to be a grandad and I'm not ready to be an aunt. Ok bye" I shut Bella's bedroom just as she throws a pillow making me laugh a little.
The following day Bella and I meet dad at the diner
"Sorry we're late" I say sitting down next to dad
"Biology project"
"I've ordered you the Spanish salad" dad says looking at Bella "Soph I've ordered you a burger and fries"
"Thanks" I smile
"You should order one for yourself next time. Cut back on the steak"
"Bella" I scold nudging her under the table
"I'm as healthy as a horse" dad replies
"Uh Chief? Boys want to know" Cora says placing our food down "did you find anything down by Queets River today?"
"Yea" dad sighs "we found a bare human footprint" I frown hearing this "but it looks like whoever that is is headed east, so Kitsap County Sheriffs gonna take over from here"
"A human did this? I thought you said it looked like an animal?" I question then look at Bella... vampire
"I just hope they catch him fast" Cora says before turning away.
That evening Bella and I speak to mum on Bella's phone on loud speaker
"So how's all the baseball stuff going?" I ask mum
"Phil's working so hard. We're looking for a house to rent in case things get more permanent. You'd both like Jacksonville"
"We're really liking Forks"
"We? both of you. Soph even with the lack of sun?"
"Yeah" I laugh
"Could a guy have anything to do with that? or guys?"
"Yeah I guess"
"I knew it. Tell me everything" mum says "jocks? are they smart"
"Ridiculously smart" I reply to mum. I then jump at the presence of Edward now in Bella's room
"Mum can we talk to you later?" Bella says after slightly jumping
"Oh come on we gotta talk boys. Are you both being safe"
"Mum" I groan as Bella ends the call. Bella moves toward Edward making it clear that I need to leave
"Bye then Bells I say getting up and leaving her room.
Part of me was still unsure if yesterday or even the day before had actually happened. Jasper was a vampire, and not just him, his family. I don't think I'd believe any of this unless he does actually turn up to pick me up for school. I get dressed in black jeans, a red flower printed top and a leather jacket.
When I got downstairs, Charlie was gone again, Bella was sat at the kitchen table eating some cereal
"Morning" I take an apple out of the fruit bowl"
"I'm talking to him today" I frown not sure what she's on about until it clicks "Soph I think they're vampires. That's why I think Edward and Jasper were acting weird the other night"
"Hmmm" I hum in response munching on my apple. Maybe everything was real? before I could say anything else to Bella or vice versa I hear the unmistakable rev of a motor bike. Both Bella and I run outside to see Jasper on his bike holding out a spare helmet for me
"Dads going to kill you"
"Yeah yeah" I run back inside to grab my bag, Bella still staring at the bike "I'll see you at school" I tell her. I take the helmet off Jasper and put it on before getting onto the bike, wrapping my arms around his waist. Jasper backs out of the drive and speeds off down the road towards school.
The wind was cool, I could feel it on my hands. The ride was fairly quiet since I couldn't hear him through the helmet or the wind as we flew through the streets.
Upon arrival I noticed how everyone was staring at us. Of course everyone knew Jaspers motorbike, but seeing someone else on it with him must be a shock. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a lot of whispering 'who's that?' 'Why is there someone else with Jasper?' Jasper rides his bike next to his siblings and jumps off the bike before helping me off. I take my helmet off and can almost hear the gasps
"Hey" Alice hugs me
"Alice why is everyone staring like I have an extra arm?" Alice laughs at my question
"Because you're one of us now... well you know what I mean" I roll my eyes as Jasper puts an arm around my shoulders. I watch as Bella pulls up in the truck, gets out and looks at Edward then walks off
"I'll see you guys later" he says following Bella
"Well I'm guessing she's going to tell him she knows"
"Come on we have English first" Jasper leads me into school.
The novelty hasn't worn off by lunch. During maths Jess asked me a million and one questions 'are you and Jasper a thing?' 'what happened at his yesterday?' 'what's their house like?' I sit down with the Cullens making everyone stare, even Jess and Angela. I poke at my food
"This is very uncomfortable" I breathe out "not you guys, I just..."
"We know" William gives me a smile, Edward and Bella still haven't shown up which slightly worries me, but Jasper assured me they are both fine. I finally take a bite of my lunch
"Don't worry you and Jasper will be old news before you know it" Rose tells me and I really hope she's right. I can feel Jasper use is ability to calm me a bit. I give him an appreciative smile, his puts his arm around my shoulders once again
"Are you coming over tonight?" Alice asks me
"I've got a tone of homework to do"
"Do it at ours, we can help"
"I appreciate that Alice but I really could do with doing homework at home and seeing my dad"
"Fine. Tomorrow?"
"We'll see" I tell her. I can see she's not happy about my answer but it's tough.
After school Jasper drops me off home and I lay on my bed doing homework when I hear the front door open
"Dad?" I call out but hear Bella's voice in return. I hear her coming up the steps. I close my notebook as Bella enters my room "where did you and Edward go today?" I ask watching Bella sit at my desk chair
"Did you know?" I frown at her question then realise what she's on about
"Jasper told me when we were in Port Angeles"
"Why didn't you tell me? we were in the car with them. You could have said when we got home"
"Honestly?" I breathe out "I didn't really believe him. I wanted proof, so when I went over to the Cullens house he showed me proof. Once I did believe him I knew you would or already had figured it out. I'm sorry I didn't say anything. To be honest Bells I woke up this morning thinking it was all a dream, I'm still getting my head wrapped around it all. I'm still not sure how it's going to work out in the long run, a vampire and a human mate"
"A what?"
"Mate. I'm apparently Jaspers mate" I can see Bella's confusion "apparently I'm like his other half that completes him. A life long partner"
"So am I Edward's?" Bella looks way too excited
"Maybe that's a conversation between you and Edward" I tell her "I still don't understand how everything works, I've only known a day longer than you" the front door opens, this time I know it will be dad
"But you know something?"
"Girls, shall we go to the diner?" Dads voice shouts from downstairs
"Sure. Let me finish my homework" I shout down to him "speak to Edward to find out what you are"
"Why won't you tell me?" I sigh then take in a breath
"Because I don't fully understand it and I don't want to give you the wrong information or upset you if I get it wrong. Can we just drop it please?" I ask Bella "I need to finish my homework" Bella huffs and leaves my room.
The following day Bella and I sit together in one of our only classes together, R.E. Jess sits down in front and spins round with an excited expression
"Tell me everything!" she commands "first Soph comes to school on the back of Jaspers Motorbike then you rock up this morning in Edward's car. So are you both dating them? Also what happened after we left the other night. I haven't spoken to either of you"
"They bought us dinner and then drove us home" I shrug
"Yeah nothing more" Bella adds
"I can't believe this. They've never said anything to anyone since being here then you two come along and..." Jess doesn't finish her sentence but shakes her head "so are you going out again?" Jess looks between us
"Erm I'm going to his house tonight for dinner"
"And Edward offered to drive me to Seattle Saturday because he thinks my truck isn't up to it"
"Wow. What did you talk about? On your dinner date" hmmm let's see, they're vampires
"Nothing in particular" I shrug, but Jess gives a look as if to say that my answers won't cute it "fine mostly about school and moving to Forks"
"Boring, Bella?"
"I don't know Jess, lots of stuff. We talked about the English essay a little"
"Bella" Jess groans "give me some details"
"Well.. okay. You should have seen the waitress flirting with Edward! It was over the top"
"Yeah but Edward's eyes were only on you Bella. He didn't pay attention to the waitress at all"
"That's a good sign" she nodded "was she pretty?"
"Very"
"He must like you. What about Jasper?"
"He didn't pay her any attention either" I shrug
"I can hear the wedding bells already" Jess squeals. I roll my eyes at her, she's enjoying this way too much
"It's hard to tell though how much Edward actually likes me"
"Why?" Jess asks
"He's always so cryptic"
"He does seem intimidating. I wouldn't know what to say to him, or Jasper actually. Since you’re kinda going out with him Soph, why does he look like he's in pain? is he ok? then again he seems fine when his around you"
"Yeah he's fine. Just has.... stomach trouble and when it flares up he can be in quite a bit of pain"
"Huh"
Thankfully our teacher called the class to silence, Jess turned around in her seat before grilling Bella and I even more.
When the end of the day finally arrives, I head to the Cullens with Jasper. Esme is in the kitchen with Carlisle
"Smells lovely in here"
"Sophie it’s so good to see you again" Esme puts down a bowl and comes over to hug me "we're making pasta carbonara for you, Jasper mentioned you really like it. We will definitely have enough for you to take home to your sister and dad"
"Thank you"
Dinner doesn't take long to finish cooking, I sit down at the dinning room table with the Cullens. I think anyone else would find it akward that I'm the only one eating, but weirdly, it feels domestic. I can't really explain, maybe it's Jasper using his ability on me, but I don't care because this food is so so good
"So I know you guys don't eat food, but could you?" I ask. I hear Rose scoff
"Out of any question you could ask us, that's it" she smiles shaking her head
"Well we can, but it makes us sick so we just don't" Jasper says
"That sucks" i take a bite of pasta as everyone laughs. I then realise what I said and laugh myself "ok what about garlic, what if the thing you ate had garlic in?"
"Didn't Jasper go over all the myths with you?" William says
"Only about the sun and coffins"
"You've got a lot to learn" Emmett says
"Bella was asking me about mates. She wants to know if she's Edward's" I say finishing up my food
"What did you tell her?" Edward asks frowning
"That I didn't really understand myself and that she would be best to talk to you" I say looking at Edward. He nods his head understanding
"You said you don't understand yourself" Carlisle says looking at me
"I know it's basically a soulmate and Jasper and I are supposed to be together forever, but I'm a human, I'm going to age so that means Jasper will be dating someone old and wrinkly or I become a vampire, but I'm not sure I'd want that or at least not for a while"
"That's completely understandable. If you never want to be a vampire then we will cross that bridge when we get to it"
"If you become a vampire you won't be abele to have children" Rosalie says sadly. I take in a deep breath
"I won't be able to have children anyway. When I started having my period I would be in extreme pain for a week. Wouldn't be able to get out of bed. It would pass afterwards, but when I was 13 I started bleeding heavily even off my period. Mum took me to the doctors and I was referred to the hospital. After probably a hundred tests I found out I had endometriosis. Because of the heavy bleeding and no medication working I had a hysterectomy, I was 16. It was my choice, I knew it would never get better, probably worse. They said I’d struggle to get pregnant when I was older anyway so…”
"I'm sorry. That must have been tough" Alice takes my hand in hers
"It was, still is knowing my body was basically fighting against its natural instincts. I always wanted children, still do, maybe adopt, but maybe it's just not in the cards for me"
"I'm sorry Soph, I know how hard it is to have that choice taken from you" Rose says giving me a sympathetic smile
"Anyway enough of the doom and gloom I have another question. If my blood doesn't bother Jasper does it bother you guys?"
"Nope. You just smell like you have the most amazing perfume on" Alice says.
“Madison Square Garden how are we?” I shout into my microphone on stage. Harry asked me to open for him for this stint of the tour after he found out he had 15 sold out shows here. I had just finished singing ‘Do What I Wanna Do’ “wow this is crazy. Who is ready to see Harry?” the crowd all start screaming “well unfortunately you have me for a little longer” I laugh but the crowd still scream “ok so. The next song I’m going to sing is off my new album. I haven’t sang this live yet so you will be the first to hear it. This is POV” I place my microphone on the stand, I watch as phone lights suddenly turn on lighting up the arena. I then begin “It's like you got superpowers. Turn my minutes into hours. You got more than 20-20, babe. Made of glass, the way you see through me. You know me better than I do. Can't seem to keep nothing from you. How you touch my soul from the outside. Permeate my ego and my pride. I want to love me” the crowd then sing ‘ooh’ really loud making me laugh and when I sing ‘I’d love to see me from your point of view’ they scream this again making me laugh a bit.
After my set I end up in Harry’s dressing room with him, sat on the sofa while he’s walking around the room getting his things ready for the show tonight. To the outside world he might look like he’s calm, but I know the truth. He’s nervous. Yes he has performed here before, and they were sold out, but this is a huge milestone for anyone and the nerves are for not wanting to let anyone down. He puts to much pressure on him self, but I know he’s going to kill it like always. I watch him put on his jacket over his bare chest
“I love you, you know that” Harry frowns with a smile as he looks at me
“I love you too but that was very random. Any reason why?” he asks, I shrug my shoulders
“Just wanted to let you know” there’s a knock on the dressing room door
“Come in” Harry shouts and in walks Jeff
“Ready?”
“Nearly. Just have one more thing to do” Harry jogs over to me, bends down and places a gentle kiss on my lips “there, now I’m ready” I roll my eyes at him while smiling
“Go before your fans cause a riot that your late”
“My fans? we’re share the same fans love and if they knew I was late because I was kissing my fiancé I think they’d forgive me”
“Go” I laugh. Harry gives me a wink and one more smile before leaving the dressing room
“Ready?” Jeff asks. I nod my head and pick my phone up. Jeff keeps door open for me and we make our way to the side of the stage to watch Harry “how’s Emma?” Jeff asks
“She’s good. Tired and I think she was hoping morning sickness would have gone by now but unfortunately she’s still not feeling 100%”
“Harry spoke to me the other day. He mentioned that your thinking after your tour your both taking a long break”
“I guess we’re not thinking about it. We’ve agreed. There’s things we want to do. I guess be normal for a little while, or as normal as we can be” Jeff and I stop when we get the the side stage
“I shouldn’t be surprised you’ve both been working for 12 years now nonstop. I guess it is time for a break”
“Yeah”
21st September
“You did it. 15 consecutive sold out shows at Madison Square Garden” I hug Harry who looks like he’s about to cry “I’m so incredibly proud of you”
“That was overwhelming but in the best way possible. Thank you for being by my side, opening for me. This is just as much as a milestone for you as it is me”
“Naa it’s you they came for. I just happened to be here” I shrug “now you need a shower, you’re very sweaty” I say pulling back and scrunching my nose
“I thought you liked me sweaty?” Harry wiggles his eyebrows
“When have I ever made you think that?” I ask now standing with my hands on my hips “go shower then we can go back to the hotel and watch a movie and fall asleep because I’m exhausted” Harry stands looking at me amused “chop chop” I clap Harry starts to move towards the shower laughing and shaking his head.
It’s been 3 days now since my mum tried to pick Lottie up from school, however she is still in town. I know this because Ella told me she’s been coming into the cafe during pick up and drop off times.
I finish wiping down the counter when I hear a loud gasp from Lottie behind me
“Aunt Paige” I immediately look up to see my three best friends walking through the cafe door “Aunt Harley?” then another gasp “uncle Rhys?” Lottie is as quick as lightning and rushes past me, opens up the counter divider and launches herself into Harley and Paige’s arms. I follow her (walking) and hug Rhys before Lottie and I swap
“What are you guys doing here?” I ask
“Well Rhys rang me and told us what had happened with your mum” I look at Rhys who shrugs. I had briefly seen him at the cafe the other day when he was on call and spilled everything “I rang work and used one of my flexi days” Paige says
“And I rang in sick” Harley laughs. I give her an eye roll because it’s very typical for Harley
“We also heard from a little birdie that you are yet to have a proper date with a certain celebrity” Rhys says. I look at Lottie who looks sheepish
“Sorry mum. I told Rhys when I was on the phone with him” I frown confused
“Where was I?”
“You fell asleep on the sofa”
“I did not fall asleep. I was resting my eyes”
“Well then you would have heard me. Also you were snoring” I open my mouth shocked
“You were snoring Lizzie” Rhys states
“I had a cold”
“Hmmm sure” Paige says
“Anyway. Rhys is off for a few days and we’re here for the next week, so plenty of time to have a proper date”
“Also when do we finally get to meet him?” Harley says with a slight whine. I look up at the clock and see it’s nearly 10 in the morning
“Any minute now. Harry has been coming in at 10 on the weekends to keep Lottie entertained”
“Dad and husband material right there” Paige says making us all laugh
“I’m guessing you guys will want a coffee while you’re waiting”
“Obviously” Harley says making her way to one of the bar stools at the counter.
Only a couple of minutes go by and the bell rings signalling someone has come in. I look up and immediately smile when I see Harry.
“Harry!” Lottie shouts now running over to him. Harry picks her up and hugs her. He puts her down and walks behind the counter to me, placing a gentle kiss on my temple
“Hi love”
“Hey. Harry this is Paige, Harley and Rhys, the friends I’ve told you about”
“Alright?” Harry smiles shaking their hands “it’s good to finally meet you”
“Like wise” Rhys says “heard a lot about you”
“You as well”
“So Harry are you free tomorrow night?” Harley comes out with
“Oh erm…” I can see the worry and confusion in his face
“Apparently my child is very sneaky and mentioned to Rhys while I was asleep on FaceTime that we need a proper date”
“I don’t disagree with that and I do happen to be free tomorrow evening”
“Then it’s settled you will be going on a date while us three have a movie night”
“It’s Sunday though tomorrow”
“And? It’s a bank holiday Monday so no school for Lottie and the cafe is closed” Paige says picking Lottie up and placing her on her lap
“Please mum. You and Harry couldn’t have a date because I was sick” not needing any convincing really I quickly agree
“Ok”
“Perfect. Leave it up to me, I’ll plan what we’re doing”
The day goes quickly. Paige, Harley and Rhys took Lottie out to the park while Harry and I serve customers
“I’ve missed this weirdly enough”
“What?” I ask after taking cash and giving change to a customer
“Being… normal I guess. Don’t get me wrong I love touring and creating music, but…” he trails off
“But?” I question to encourage him to continue
“I think I’m ready for a break. I think at the end of this tour I’m going to take some time off”
“Wow. That’s… huge”
“Yeah. I’ll always come back to it, but I’ve been doing this for over 10 years now. Think it’s time to be just Harry. Not the pop star Harry styles. Do you understand?”
“Oh definitely” but before we can continue this conversation the cafe starts to be busy again. I guess we will carry on talking about this on our date.
Ok so it wasn't some crazy hallucinating dream, last night actually happened. Just as Jasper had said, it was another nice day and I've been nervous all day thinking about going over to the Cullens house after school. Jasper said he would pick me up from school.
When the final bell rings I grab my things and walk out with Bella, Jess and Angela. I scan the car park and see Alice's car parked in the Cullens usual spot
"I'll erm see you later Bella. Bye guys see you tomorrow" I walk towards the car and see Jasper inside with a hoodie on and sunglasses. I open up the door and slide inside "hi" I breathe out
"Hey" he replies as I shut the door "I want to show you something" he says pulling out of the parking spot and driving away from the school "then if you want to, I'd like you to meet my family properly"
"You mean be in a room full of vampires?" I ask nervously which makes Jasper chuckle
"I thought you didn't believe me?"
"I don't.... not yet"
We arrive to what looks like the woods
"Is this where you end up killing me?" I half joke
"Come on" Jasper gets out the car, but before I can even unbuckle my seat belt he's already opening the door on the passenger side
"How...?" I'm not even able to finish my sentence
"In human speed. There's my first bit of proof" Jasper holds his hand out to me, hesitantly I take it, his cool hand almost grounding me. He then guides me through the woods with his hand on the small of my back, until we arrive at a field full of flowers
"It's beautiful" I gasp
"This is where I want to show you more proof" Jasper leaves me at the edge of the field and walks into the sunlight. I watch as his skin glistens like thousands of pieces of glitter
"What the..." I begin making my way to him, placing a hand on his cheek "I thought..."
"We burnt at sunlight?" Jasper finishes my sentence, I just nod "myth and before you ask we don't sleep in coffins. We don't sleep at all"
"Like ever?"
"No, never" I move my hand from his face, but he catches it with his hand, holding it as if he's afraid if he lets go I'll leave and never come back
"How old are you?"
"164. I was turned at the age of 19"
"Shit" Jasper then laughs at my response "can you tell me how?"
"I was a Major in the American civil war. Union. While out during service I met a woman, Maria. She turned me, used me. I was lost for so long, until I met Alice in 1948. Helped me become a vegetarian. I'm the newest vegetarian so it can be hard to... control my thirst. The smell of blood makes me need to hunt more frequently than my siblings"
"But why haven't you ever tried to hurt me?"
"You're my mate. Your blood doesn't... entice me"
"I don't know if that's a compliment or not" I laugh
"Maybe that's the wrong word. Your sent is sweet, like freshly baked cake or cookies, but it just makes me want to be around you"
"What about Bella? you seemed ok with her"
"I don't know actually maybe it's having you around me I don't smell blood, like at all"
"That's kinda odd. So is Bella is Edward's mate?" Jasper shakes his head
"No. She's his blood singer"
"What's the difference?"
"A blood singer is when the humans blood smells so good it's hard to resist. Imagine you've not eaten all day and someone's but the most amazing smelling food in front of you and your stomach aches and growls now imagine that in your throat 10x worse and burning"
"So Edward wants to drink Bella's blood?" my eyes widen. Jasper smiles shaking his head
"No, well yes his instincts want to, but Edward doesn't want to hurt her he cares a lot for her"
"Huh. So, what happens now?"
"That's up to you. I'll leave you alone if you want me too or..."
"No" I instantly shake my head. The thought of Jasper not being around me hurts my chest
"Ok. We can either stay here or go to my house. I know you've met most of them but I'd like to introduce you properly"
"Ok, yeah"
Nervously I get out of Alice's car and I can tell who's car is who's on the drive way, except for a motorbike Jasper can tell I'm looking at it confused wondering if it would be Carlisles
"Thats mine. You ever ridden on one?" I shake my head no "maybe later I can take you for a ride. Only if you want to"
"Yeah. That would be pretty cool" we then walk into the Cullens house, me holding on to Jaspers arm
"It will be ok" he leads me up some stairs. The first thing I notice is how light and open it is in here. I guess so they can just be themselves. We enter a kitchen/living room area where Jaspers family are. I know everyone by name already and I've hung out with Alice and Rose, but there is one person I've not met or seen before "Sophie this is Esme. Our 'foster mum'"
"Oh it's so nice to finally meet you" she pulls me in for a hug
"You too"
"I wish I could offer you something to eat, but Jasper didn't give me enough time to go to the shops"
"That's ok" I smile pulling back. Alice then runs over to me from Williams arms. She throws her arms around me
"I've been waiting for this day for years" I frown looking back at Jasper who shakes his head smiling
"Alice, don't scare her off. Jasper has finally stopped his moody brooding" Emmett laughs. Alice pulls away from the hug, but takes my hand and leads me to the couch. I sit down, Jasper immediately sits next to me his hand taking mine
"Tell us about yourself" Esme asks with an encouraging smile. Although I might not have a lot of exciting things to say I tell them about my interests, Alice gushes about my art work which is super sweet. I then learn a little about each of their lives, like why Carlisle became a doctor and that Edward wasn't the only one with abilities. Alice could see the future and Jasper was an empath so he can influence emotions, which now makes a lot of sense. Emmett told me about how he became a vampire, he weirdly found it pretty cool how it was because of a bear attack. The others don't tell me about how they became this, and that's ok, that's their story to tell not mine to need to know.
The evening Jasper takes me home on his bike, which was so much fun! he takes off the spare helmet from my head
"I'll pick you up in the morning" Jasper places his hand on my cheek
"Ok. I'll see you in the morning" I turn to leave when Jasper stops me
"Soph" I stop and turn to him. He places a gentle kiss on my forehead "goodnight"
"Night Jasper"
I unlocked the door and stepped inside where I hear my dads voice come through from the living room
"Soph?"
"Yeah dad, it's me" I walked in to see him. He was watching a baseball game
"You're home early. Did you have a good time at Jaspers?"
"Yeah it was nice. His family seem really lovely"
"Carlisle and Esme are good people, they have some good kids"
"Yeah" I breathe out
"You eaten? Bella is upstairs we can go to the diner"
"Yeah that would be great. Let me go put my bag in my room"
“Love can we talk about something?” Harry asks walking into our living room and over to me nervously
“Sure” I frown placing my book on the coffee table
“I know we said we would wait until after mine and your tour but I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently and I want to know what you think. If you want to wait that’s fine but I just thought if we tried now then you could still do tour next year… I just…”
“Harry you’re rambling. Talk to me. What’s on your mind?”
“I want a baby. I was thinking about how Skye would have been 2 in October. What our life would have looked like and I want that with you so badly. And now that Mitch and Sarah have a 1 year old, I don’t know. Like I said you can say no and that will be the end of this conversation, but… what are your thoughts”
“Oh Harry. Come here” I take Harry’s hand and pull him onto the sofa next to me “Harry I want a baby as well, I just worry that we won’t have the time. Your on tour until next year and then I’m on tour until 2024”
“I thought about that. If you get pregnant within the next few months then you’ll give birth while I’m on tour but I’ll be in Europe, mainly UK, but if it takes a year which happens for most people…”
“I’ll be on tour”
“Yes but you’ll finish tour before you’d…”
“Harry I love you but I’m not doing tour while 9months pregnant, or pregnant full stop”
“I’m sorry I just really want this”
“So do I. I’ve been thinking as well, but I really think it’s best we wait until I finish tour”
“You’re right..”
“However” I say making Harry look up with a face of hope “I wouldn’t say no to trying as soon as my tour ends and then we can take some time off. Both of us, for maybe few years”
“I like that idea”
“But we could always get another dog in the meantime?” I suggest making Harry laugh
“I think we’re good with Cookie and Peanut”
“You ok?” I ask Harry worried that I’ve upset him or dismissed him
“Yeah” he sighs “I think I knew what you were going to say and I do agree with you”
“Let’s look at this then as a last hoorah. These will be the last two years where we put our careers first. Of course we will carry on singing, recording, writing and touring, but we won’t do any super long tours again. We won’t spend days upon days in the recording studio, recording and writing. We set time limits”
“This is it then. Our last two years just us”
“Then let’s enjoy it. Enjoy the rest of your tour. Enjoy mine. Just enjoy it being just us”
“Have I ever told you how much I love you?”
“Once or twice” I reply. Harry places a kiss on my cheek.
That evening Harry and I lay in bed together, Cookie and Peanut are lying at our feet. Harry’s arm is slung over my waist. I can’t stop thinking bout our conversation today. While I wish I could say fuck it let’s try because I want a baby just as much as Harry clearly does, but logically I know these next two years are not the right time. We’re just too busy.
5th August
“I’m pregnant” Emma says smiling at me while sitting on the sofa next to me. Olivia on the chair opposite and Harry sat on the arm of the sofa. I know Emma and Olivia were going to go through IVF treatment but Emma hasn’t said to much about it, probably worried that it might not work
“Ahhh” I scream jumping up from the sofa. Emma gets up and I hug her “I’m going to be an auntie” I say still screaming. Emma and I start jumping up and down while still hugging
“How far along are you?” Harry asks once Emma and I stop jumping
“12 weeks. We had our scan yesterday” Olivia says getting the photos out of her bag handing them to Harry. I walk over to Harry to look at the little baby. Then I notice something. Baby one and baby two
“Wait. Is it twins? are you having twins?” I ask. Emma’s smile widens even more
“Ahhhh” I scream again “I’m so happy for you guys” I say hugging Olivia and then Emma once more
“Congratulations” Harry says hugging Emma then Olivia
“Thanks. Now erm we have something to ask you both” Emma says “will you both be god parents?” immediately I feel tears pricking my eyes. I nod my head before I can say yes. I once again hug Emma
“We’d love to” Harry then gives another hug Olivia and Emma
“My best friends going to be a mum” I say still crying with happiness “omg will you not be coming on tour with me next year? I mean obviously that’s ok but I’ll miss you”
“Olivia and I talked about it and the babies will be 7 months when you go on tour, so I’ll be joining you”
“Oh thank goodness. I would fall apart without you” Emma laughs as we all sit back down in our spots “but in a serious note if you don’t want to come on tour that’s fine, not a problem at all”
“You will be your nieces or nephews first concert, we will be joining you”
“As long as you’re sure” I say “now who wants a cup of tea?” I ask getting up off the sofa and making my way into the kitchen.
We made it to Port Angeles by four. Bella and I haven't been to Port Angeles before, it was a nice town, but since Jess and Angela had been any times before they didn't hesitate to drag Bella and I to a little boutique.
The dress selection wasn't large, but both of them found a few things to try on
"I like this one, but I'm not sure about the one shoulder thing" Jess says holding up a purple dress
"I like the colour" I tell her
"What about this one" Angela holds up a blue one
"I like the beading" Jess tells her
"Yeah and you wouldn't need to wear any jewellery with that dress" I say probably a little deflated
"Ok what's up?" Jess asks "you've been moping since we arrived" I sigh knowing Jess won't let up until I tell her
"Jasper asked if I wanted to do something this evening and I said I was busy"
"Seriously Soph? He asked you on a date and you said no!"
"He didn't ask me on a date, just if I wanted to do something, but then when I back tracked and said I would cancel on you guys, because I know you would have told me to say yes to him, he said it was ok and looked so disappointed"
"When will you realise that that boy likes you a lot" Jess shakes her head at me
"Ok here's the plan. Tomorrow you're going to go up to him and you're going to ask him on a date. Take control" Angela says almost throwing back the words Bella and I said to her
"I dunno. He's probably going to avoid me from now on"
"I highly doubt that" Angela says
"Is it cool if I go to this bookstore and meet you guys at the restaurant?"
"Erm yeah sure" Bella gets up after Jess responds to her question
"Soph?"
"Erm I'll stay here if that's ok? meet you in an hour?"
"Sure" Bella then leaves the store
"I like this one. Sophie what do you think?" Jess asks holding up another purple dress
"It's pretty"
An hour and a half passes. It's dark now and Jess, Angela and I are stood outside the restaurant waiting for Bella
"Try her again" Angela says looking over my shoulder at my phone
"Maybe she's gone home?"
"You were our ride here" I frown at Jess
"I'm hungry. Maybe we should just go and eat" Jess shrugs
"Yeah. Maybe she's bumped into someone and decided to hang out with them for a bit?" Angela now says
"You can't be serious" I scoff trying Bella again
"Well im starved. Bella can join us when she's here" shocked at our friends I decided to stay outside, ringing Bella. When I still hear nothing panic sets in and I phone Jasper, hoping he will calm me down, but he doesn't answer me either. An hour passes and I'm contemplating ringing dad when Bella finally arrives, not alone but with Edward and Jasper, I sprint over to Bella and hug her
"Don't ever do that to me again"
"Where were you Bella?" I hear Angela behind me "we left you messages"
"We waited but we're were like starving so we..."
"I'm starving but I didn't just go eat dinner. God Bella I was so worried. I nearly called dad"
"I'm sorry we kept Bella from dinner. Jasper and I ran into her and just started talking"
"We totally understand. I mean that happens right"
"But you couldn't have answered your phone. Or you" I point to Jasper who looks sheepish
"We're just about to go. Do you guys wanna..." Edward then interrupts Jess
"I think we should get Bella and Sophie something to eat. I'll drive you both home later"
"That's so thoughtful" Angela says
"It's very thoughtful" I can see the jealousy on Jess' face
"We will see you both tomorrow" Angela says as they walk to Jess' car. I feel Jaspers cool hand on the small of my back guiding me into the restaurant.
"Ok. One mushroom ravioli and one risotto" the waitress places down mine and Bella's food "you sure there's nothing I can get for either of you?" she asks Edward and Jasper
"No, no thank you" Edward replies not even looking up at the waitress, eyes only on Bella
"Are you really not going to eat?" Bella asks looking between Edward and Jasper
"No. We're errr on a special diet" Jasper replies
"You gotta give us some answers"
"Yes, no, to get to the other side, 1.77245"
"We don't want to know what the square root of pie is"
"You knew that?" Edward looks shocked at Bella. Jasper chuckles next to me so I nudge him
"How did you know where I was?"
"Have you been stalking us?" I frown
"You text me earlier to say you were coming here remember" Jasper says
"So what you just decided to..."
"It sounded like a good idea. We weren't trying to run into you both" Jasper says smiling- I know I've said it before but god that smile!- I look at Edward with a squint
"We just feel very protective of you"
"You do realise how creepy that sounds" I tell Edward
"I know I didn't mean it to sound like that. I was keeping a distance from you unless you needed help and then I heard what those low life's were thinking"
"What? Ok Bella let's go, I'll phone dad and..." I stand up. Jasper takes my hand
"Wait don't go, please"
"Do you realise how weird this all is? I'm sorry. Bella let's go"
"Hang on"
"What?"
"What did you mean by you can hear what they were thinking? so what? you can read minds"
"I can read every mind in this room. Sophie is thinking I'm a freak and crazy"
"Didn't have to read minds to figure that one out"
"Jasper. Why don't you take Sophie outside to cool off"
"Cool off? no im not leaving Bella"
"I promise she'll be ok. You have my word"
"I'm sorry but your word means nothing. Bella please" I suddenly feel a wave of calming upon me. Jasper takes my hand and leads me outside. We walk to an empty parking lot
"Ok what's the deal Jasper?"
"I'm going to tell you something and you can't freak out" Jasper says quietly "it's going to sound crazy"
"Well your brother is coco so what can get worse?"
"We're not the same as you and Bella"
"Huh?" I frown
"My family were.... different"
"I don't understand" I cross my arms staring at Jasper, he's golden eyes not leaving mine. I feel him squeeze my hand
"Please don't run" I squint my eyes at him "ok. My family and I, well, we're, errrm"
"Oh just spit it out"
"We're vampires" I stare at Jasper with raised eyebrows, then burst out laughing
"Ok yeah good one. You Bella and Edward have just pulled off the best prank ever having it start weeks ago"
"What do you mean?"
"Oh you know. Bella was googling it on her laptop. Didn't realise it was all part of a massive joke" I then stop laughing seeing jaspers serious face
"Soph I'm being serious. We're called vegetarians because we don't drink human blood. We drink animal blood"
"Jasp the pranks over you don't have to.... wait your being serious?" Jasper nods "shit I need to ring Alice. Let her know your not well, having some sort of emergency" I pull my phone out, Jasper places a hand over it
"Soph I'm not lying. I'm a vampire" I then think of the story Jacob told us at the beach
"But how is that possible. Vampires are just made up, folk law"
"That's what you are meant to believe. We're not allowed to tell anyone"
"So why are you telling me?"
"Because, and again your going to think I'm crazy, your my mate"
"Mate? as in...."
"As in a soulmate. You're meant to be with me and I'm meant to be with you for the rest of time. We're supposed to complete each other"
"I can't tell if I'm going to throw up or pass out"
"There's a bench over there let's sit for a moment" Jasper leads me to the bench and helps me down
"I still don't know if I can believe you. It all sounds..."
"I know how it sounds. You just have to trust me on this. Or at least until tomorrow when I can prove it to you. It's going to be sunny again, come over after school and I'll show you" I look back up to Jasper. I shouldn't believe him, I shouldn't be trusting him, but I do. I must be mad.
The ride home was quiet and you could have cut the tense atmosphere with a knife. Jasper asked me not to tell Bella yet, let her figure it out on her own, which I'm pretty sure she will go within the next day or two. Before we got home we noticed dad was still at the sheriff station, Edward's foster dad was also there. Carlisle said Waylon, dad's friend, had been killed by some animal. Of course dad it's torn up about loosing his friend, and obviously he's worried for us so he gives us some pepper spray.
As soon as we're home Bella heads to her room and I head to mine. This surely has to be some fever dream right? I'll wake up in the morning and find out I've had a raging temperature and I've just hallucinated all of this.
“Hi I’m YN YLN and I’m going to be playing a game of song association which is where I’m told a word and I have 10 seconds to sing a song with that word in it” YN says looking at the camera then the crew behind it, all while having the biggest smile on her face. The camera zooms in to show just her head and her shoulders and the word honest pops on to the screen “honest? Erm… oh I’ll be honest, lookin at you got me thinkin nonsense. Cartwheels in my stomach when you walk in” YN sings “nonsense by Sabrina Carpenter” a ding noise chimes and in the top corner of the screen shows a 1.
The next song that comes on the screen is dance “oh I wanna dance with somebody. I wanna feel the heat with somebody, yeah I wanna dance with somebody. With somebody who loves me” YN sits back into her chair with her legs crossed “I love Whitney Houston, one of the best female singers of all time” another ding is heard and now a number 2 is on the screen
“Supernatural” YN says then looks at the camera “it’s like supernatural, this loves possessing me, but I don’t mind at all, it’s like supernatural, it’s taking over me, don’t wanna fight the fall. That’s my song supernatural featuring Harry Styles. It’s off my new album Into You”
Next on the screen is Diana and immediately YN sings “Diana, let me be the one to light a fire inside those eyes. You’ve been lonely, you don’t even know me but I can feel you crying. Diana let me be the one to lift your heart up and save your life. Someone tell me to stop, seriously” YN laughs
“Lonely, hmm” YN takes a moment to think the her eyes light up “ok. Don’t call me baby again, you got your reasons. I know you’re tryna be friends I know you mean it. Don’t call me baby again it’s hard for me to go home. Be so lonely. To be so lonely to be so. To be so lonely. To be so lonely to be so. To be so lonely. Lonely by Harry styles” YN sings the songs with a huge smile. It’s clear to see how proud she is of Harry and that she genuinely loves his music.
Beauty comes up next “tale as old as time, true as it can be. Barely even friends then somebody bends unexpectedly. Just a little change, small to say the least both a little scared neither one prepared beauty and the beast. I love Disney. I often force Harry to watch them with me” YN is now on score 6
“Baby? oh erm oh. And I was like baby baby baby oh like baby baby baby. Baby by just Bieber”
“Ok next one. Queen. Queen queen” YN frowns “can I do Whitney again? All I can think of is, I’m the queen of the night queen of the night oh yeah. Oh wait how can i forget ABBA you are the dancing queen young and sweet only 17”
“Broken? Oo ok. When you get older some people grow apart. That’s what I was told but now it’s over left with a broken heart. So when you fall in loooove. Left With A Broken Heart from my first solo album”
“Last one. Taste. You say it tastes like straw-brry. So what you doin tonight? Better say doin you right. Or Tastes like strawberries on a summer evenin and it sounds just like a song. My 34+35 off my new album and Watermelon Sugar by Harry”
The camera zooms back out showing YN full body sat on the stool “thank you so much Elle for having me today”
The weekend arrived and Bella and I arrived at the beach together. The others had arrived before us, mainly because Bella was going to text Jess and say she wasn't feeling well and I had to convince her to come
"He said it was to crowded" Bella mumbles
"Who said that?" I ask getting out of the truck
"Doesn't matter"
"Is this about your conversation with Edward? Did you invite him?"
"Just drop it Soph"
"Ok" I hold my hands up in the air and we make our way to the others
"You came!" Mike called, delighted "and I said it would be sunny today, didn't I?"
"Hmmm your definition of sunny and mine our completely different" I say looking up at the sky "but at least it's not raining" I sigh
"We're just waiting for Lee and Samantha... unless you invited someone" Mike added
"Nope" I look at Bella who had clearly just lied
"Awesome" he's so got a thing for Bella
After a half hour of chatter, Lee and Samantha arrive. I knew Lee kinda from my science class, but only saw Samantha in passing. Angela, Bella and I are the only ones wrapped up in warm clothes, the others are wearing swimsuits to go surfing in
"I keep thinking Eric's going to ask me to prom, then he just doesn't" Angela says with a sad chuckle
"Why don't you ask him?" I say
"Yeah. Take control. Your a strong independent woman"
"I am?" Angela looks at me for reassurance
"Yes" I turn to look to the side when I see Jacob walking towards us "Jacob?" I get up and hug him
"Hi Soph, Bella"
"You stalking us?" I laugh
"Your on my Rez, remember"
"You can keep Bella and Soph company" Jess says smiling dragging Angela away from us confusing me.
Bella Jacob and I walk along the beach
"Bella invited Edward here today" I tell Jacob
"The Cullens don't come to this beach"
"Why?" Bella asks
"I'm not really supposed to say anything about it"
"We can keep a secret" Bella says
"Really it's just an old scary story"
"I love a good scary story. Go on" I push gently
"Ok. Do you know any of our old stories, about where we came from — the Quileutes, I mean?" he began
"Not really" I admitted, Bella shakes her head no
"Well, there are lots of legends, some of them claiming to date back to the Flood - supposedly, the ancient Quileutes tied their canoes to the tops of the tallest trees on the mountain to survive like Noah and the ark. Another legend claims that we descended from wolves — and that the wolves are our brothers still. It's against tribal law to kill them" I laugh at this
"Like werewolves" I raise an eyebrow "like the movie Teen Wolf"
"Yeah kinda I guess. Then there are the stories about the cold ones" his voice dropped a little lower
"The cold ones?" Bella asks confused
"Vampires Bells" I tell her
"Yes. There are stories of the cold ones as old as the wolf legends, and some much more recent. According to legend, my own great grandfather knew some of them. He was the one who made the treaty that kept them off our land"
"Your great grandfather?" I encouraged
"He was a tribal elder, like my father. You see, the cold ones are the natural enemies of the wolf well, not the wolf really but the wolves that turn into men, like our ancestors"
"What's this got to do with the Cullens not coming here then?" I ask
"Well they are supposedly descended from a this enemy clan. My great grandfather found them hunting on our land. They claimed to be different so we made a treaty with them if they promised to stay off Quileute lands"
"I thought they just moved here?" Bella says with a serious face
"Or just moved back"
"Are you trying to tell me the Cullens are vampires?" I burst out laughing "ok that's a good one Jacob" I pat him on the back as we continued to walk.
After our day at the beach Bella and I return home. She goes straight to her room just as I get a text off Alice saying that she hopped that we had a good time, I'm guessing Edward told them about our plans after Bella had invited him to come
Me- We had a great time thank you. Guess what though! Jacob (an old friend of ours) told us a story today about this story about his great grandfather and that his tribe are basically werewolves and your family pretty much vampires! I couldn't stop laughing I didn't know your families knew of each other, but his family must hate you guys!
Alice- Haha yeah that's mad! I think his great grandfather and Carlisle's great grandfather disliked each other
Me- That would make sense. Anyway I've got homework to do, see you tomorrow
Alice- It's going to be a nice day tomorrow so Esme and Carlisle are making us go camping, but see you soon
I put my phone in my back pocket and make my way to my room, passing Bella's, who is currently sat on her bed with her laptop
"What you doing?" I ask coming in and sitting on her bed. I read her search bar 'Quileute Legends'
"Bella it was just a story" I tell her
"I know, just curious"
"Hmmm" I hum in response
The following day, just as Alice had said, it was warm. Jess and I sit on one of the picnic tables outside while on lunch facing towards the sun
"I've missed this" I say feeling the warmth on my face. Not as hot as Phoenix, but definitely better than the rain and cold
"He's not here" Jess says clocking that Bella has been looking around
"Alice text me yesterday that her foster mom and dad have taken them camping"
"They're never here when it's warm. Sometimes they will go camping, sometimes hiking. I tried that out on my parents, not even close"
"Guys. I'm going to the prom with Eric" Bella, Jesica and I all turn to look at Angela "I asked him, I just took control"
"Told you" I smile as Angela and Bella hug
"Are you sure you guys have to go out of town" Angela asks
"Oh, yeah. It's a family thing"
"Well even if you aren't coming you can still come dress shopping with us in Port Angeles before all the good dresses get cleaned out" Jess says just before the bell rings
"Nooo I need to stay out in the sun" I groan
"Come on" Bella drags me off the table and towards school.
At the end of the day, once Bella and I were home, dad came home in his cruiser. He opens up the door as I call to him
"Hey dad. Sorry dinners not ready yet" I tell him from the kitchen
"Don't worry. I wanted to catch the score on the game anyway"
"Dad, Jesica, Angela Bella and I are all going to Port Angeles tomorrow is that ok?" I ask as dad walks in to the kitchen
"It is a school night Soph"
"We will leave right after school and be back early promise"
“Oh Lizzie I’m so sorry” Anne says passing me a cup of tea after I’d just told her that my mum turned up at Lotties school to pick her up. Harry and I decided to bring her home early after speaking to the head teacher. Lottie is now outside with Harry and Gemma playing with the football
“If she had rang me or even come to the house first and spoke to me, I probably would have let her meet Lottie, but then she had to go and say all of that” I sigh shaking my head “I know she’s religious, hell I was, probably not as much, but still. I just thought no matter what she would still love me and want to help”
“I know love”
“You’re basically Lotties Nan and Gem her aunt”
“Have you spoke to Rhys, Harley and Paige?”
“Yeah. They staying over next Saturday for the week, haven’t told Lottie yet” I nod towards the window where I can see her getting the ball off Harry (who basically just let her have it) and pass to Gem
“I am worried though mum might try to come to the house tonight though”
“Well I’m only a phone call away if she does”
“Thanks Anne” I smile
“Mum!” Lottie runs into the house “mum I won against Harry”
“Wow that’s amazing. Well done Lotts” I give her a hi five
“Anne can I have some juice please?”
“Course you can” Anne and Lottie go over to the cupboard where she keeps the juice and one of Lotties cups. Harry walks in from outside and over to me, kissing my temple gently
“You ok?” He says quietly, just enough for me to hear
“Yeah… no. I don’t know. I’m worried she will come to mine tonight, or tomorrow or the next day”
“That’s understandable. Do you want me to stay the night tonight?”
“That would be be lovely Harry, thanks”
“S’ok” he shrugs a little
“Can we play football again Harry?”
“Not tonight Lottie. You’ve tired me out, how about tomorrow?”
“Ok” Lottie says sounding a little disappointed
“But tonight Harry is coming for a sleepover” I say, immediately Lotties face brightens up. Harry has stopped over a couple of times, insisting he sleeps on the sofa because he doesn’t want to ‘rush anything’ or ‘confuse or upset Lottie’. I’ve appreciated it, but I think it’s time he actually sleeps in a bed
“Yay” Lottie excitedly screams.
By the time we leave Anne’s to go home (which is only next door) Lottie is half asleep holding my hand. I unlock the door and Lottie is already up the stairs to bed
“Mum can Harry read my bedtime story tonight? I know you like to, but I thought Harry might like to tonight”
“Of course. Go and get your pyjamas on and shout when your ready”
“Ok” she says sleepily. I turn to Harry who’s shut the door behind him and locked it
“Thank you again for today”
“Don’t need to thank me” he takes my hand in his and we go to the living room to sit down before Lottie shouts that she’s ready “what your mum said earlier, don’t believe it please. Just because you’re a mum outside of wedlock and the father’s not involved doesn’t mean shit. You’re a good mum and a beautiful person inside and out. I actually feel sorry that she’s too blinded by her beliefs to have you in her life. Although selfishly if she had supported you then you wouldn’t have moved and I wouldn’t have met you and Lottie” I blush a little
“That’s the butterfly effect I guess”
“Hmm” Harry hums. His eyes flicker to my lips and we lean in, but before we kiss Lottie shouts that she’s ready for her story. Laughing Harry gets up off the sofa and heads upstairs.
No I don’t have my biological family. But I have my true family in Harry, Anne, Gem and my friends.