Chapter 5 Teaser

She snuck a glimpse over the edge and her body froze. She felt Edward squeeze her shoulder and then the gentle tap of his lips on her temple. An action that immediately calmed her nerves. She turned her face slightly so that she could see his beautiful face. His cheeks were rosy from the cold and his lips were succulent and moist from the constant application of lip balm. He gave her his deadly smirk before leaning down and kissing her softly.

“We’re here,” he whispered against her lips.

Bella smiled as the lift rocked just slightly and then she felt her board hit the soft snow. Soon Edward was helping her to the run they were going on today. Edward had finally convinced her to go on one of the jumping runs with him. He hadn’t done it last year because he had only learned to snowboard on that trip but this year he was desperate to try. They listened to the man giving instructions to them and soon they were ready for their first go at it.

“You first,” Bella said.

“But then I won’t know if you’re okay?” Edward looked concerned.

“But I want to see you and if I’m up front I won’t be able to.”

Edward stared at her for a long moment before lowering his goggles and nodding. He then turned and was off. Bella watched in awe as he picked up speed and flew off the ramp. There were three ramps on this particular run, each one slightly more difficult. By the last jump he already looked like he had been doing it for years.

“You can do this Bella,” she said to herself taking a deep breath.

Edward turned just in time to see Bella push off.  She made the first and second jumps perfectly but hesitated briefly on the third which threw her rhythm off. She flew into the air and Edward could tell that her timing was not right. He kneeled down, quickly unstrapping his boots from his board, watching as Bella came down hard. Her board flew out from under her as she slid down the mountain until finally slowing to a halt. Edward’s heart felt as if it was going to beat out of his chest. He ran to her as quickly as he could and saw several workers running towards her as well.

“BELLA!”

Chapter 4: People Are Strange

Bella's Birthday Massage

Since the boys decided on being biker vampires I just had to go with The Lost Boys theme :-)

 Emmett McCarty and Rosalie Hale :-)

The Lost Boys (1987)

A group of teenage vampires attempts to recruit a new member who is not quite so certain about the trouble he is getting into.

People are strange, when you're a stranger

Faces look ugly when you're alone

Women seem wicked when you're unwanted

Streets are uneven when you're down

People are Strange

The Doors

Strange Days, 1967

For those that don't recall Senator Newton is being played by Tom Cruise

Chapter 4 Teaser

They ate casually while their conversation remained light and fun. Bella, however, was having a difficult time concentrating as she looked across the table at Edward. She simply wanted to forgo the meal and feast on his delectable body instead.

"What’s the matter, Bella?” He asked with a knowing smile. 

Bella waved her hand at his naked chest, “You are very distracting right now.” 

He set his fork down and smirked mischievously, “Would you like me change?” 

She quickly shook her head as his hand combed through his hair. The muscles in his chest twitched with the motion causing Bella to let out an audible whimper. He was too gorgeous and sexy for his own good and definitely more than Bella could handle at the moment. Confident he had done well already, Edward smiled. He cocked his head slightly before motioning his hand at her meal. 

“Finish up Bella so the rest of our evening can begin.” 

The promise in his words had her heart beating quickly. Bella wanted to hurry. She wasn't sure exactly what he had in store but was anxious to find out. Her stomach was twisting and turning and every time she snuck a peek at him he was watching her. They finished their meal in relative silence. Bella focusing on the meal that was very delicious but also something that she didn't want at the moment. What she wanted was Edward.

Chapter 3: Little Things

For those who don't remember Felix is being played by Ving Rhames

Yes, my Seth is being played by the one and only Harry Styles. Thank you Amanda!

Garrett Jameson is being played by Timothy Olyphant

Lake Isabella

I thought since Harry is playing Seth I would throw a One Direction song in here... LOL

Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me

But bear this in mind it was meant to be

And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your 

cheeks and it all makes sense to me

Little Things

One Direction

Take Me Home, 2012

Chapter 3 Teaser

Jasper entered the garage with a dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme, Edward’s one true indulgence. The two friends chatted briefly before getting back to work. Both were lost in their own projects, trying desperately to get the bikes finished before the weekend. When they heard the telltale ring indicating someone had walked into the shop they both glanced at each other. They quickly did a round of rock/paper/scissor which Edward won. He chuckled and went back to his work as Jasper stood.

“You always win, you know that, right?”

“Go answer the door, loser,” Edward laughed as he motioned his hand in a shooing manner towards the door.

Jasper flipped him off with a grin and then ran his hands along his coveralls before exiting the bay. He was still chuckling as he entered the waiting area to see a huge man standing there. He was African American with a bald head and a fierceness that spoke volumes. Jasper peered around him and didn't see a motorcycle parked out front.

“Can I help you?” Jasper asked hesitantly.

“I’d like to speak with Edward Masen,” the man answered in a deep voice.

“He’s working. Can I ask what this is about?” Jasper inquired, his need to protect Edward emerging.

The man grinned, “Tell him Felix would like a word with him.”

Jasper nodded and turned. The name sounded familiar to him but he wasn't sure why. He hurriedly approached Edward who looked up. Edward was about to say something sarcastic when he saw the panic on Jasper’s face. He stood up. His mind and body alert for whatever was happening.

“What’s wrong?”

“There’s a guy named Felix out there. He’s a big black dude.”

Edward furrowed his brows, “My old P.O.?”

“That’s why the name sounded familiar.”

“Why would he want to see me? Shit! They can’t revoke my innocence can they?”

Jasper immediately started shaking his head, “No way. My dad cleared you.”

Edward glanced over his shoulder towards the waiting room, “Alright, umm, I’ll go see what he wants.”

“Do you want me to call my dad?”

Edward shook his head, “No, I didn't do anything.” He turned back to Jasper. “I’m sure it’s nothing.”

Edward ran his hand nervously through his hair. He knew he had done nothing to warrant a visit from his probation officer. He breathed out, my ex-probation officer, he thought. He was perplexed by the situation and being perplexed often frightened him. Usually, when things did not go according to plan some form of chaos would ensue, a chaos that often left him in ruins. He stepped inside the waiting room and saw the familiar face.

“Masen,” Felix said simply.

“Felix,” Edward replied, quickly getting into his old pattern of interactions.

Chapter 2: A Sunday Kind of Love

Bella's jewelry

Eleazar and Liam's Wedding

The Rings

Not the Whitlock's but this was a picture I found while writing Law of Numbers and it always reminded me of them :-)

And.... The Infamous Harley

Chapter 2 Teaser

Edward nervously pulled out his pack of cigarettes, lighting one quickly and blowing the smoke opposite of Bella.

“I wish we had a gift or something,” Edward exhaled.

“I don’t think they expect any gifts but,” Bella glanced around seeing several people milling about out front.

“But what?” Edward asked bringing the cigarette to his lips.

“There are more people here then I thought would be so I guess we were the last people to know.” Bella frowned slightly.

“I guess you now know why Liam was taking the next couple of weeks off.”

Bella nodded, “Yes, that’s true. He actually slipped up Friday and said that they were going to Italy for a week and then Paris.”

Edward didn’t know a lot about weddings but he knew enough to know that that was a pretty good honeymoon. They greeted a few people that identified themselves as Liam and Eleazar’s friends but neither Edward nor Bella had ever seen them before. When they entered the house, there were at least twenty more people mingling about. All seemed professional to Edward and he immediately felt his nerves start to react.

“We don’t leave each other’s side,” Bella said, squeezing his hand. He simply nodded.

They maneuvered through the hordes of business men conversing with one another, obviously lawyers, from the sounds of their conversation. While other guests spoke excitedly about how this wedding would make national news, elevating gay rights. Bella and Edward were learning quickly that they only knew one side of Jasper’s parents. It was clear by the chatter around them that they were strong advocates for marriage equality and LGBT rights in general. They even overheard one person saying that Eleazar had recently prepared a brief for a case that was going before the state senate in two weeks. Bella and Edward gave cursory head nods to people as they passed through them and headed towards the backyard where they hoped they would find their friends.

“Oh wow,” Bella stated in awe.

The Whitlock’s had clearly outdone themselves yet again. Bella felt that their backyard belonged in one of those bridal magazines that she often saw on the newsstand near her fashion magazines. Edward and Bella heard a scream and then someone calling their names. They quickly turned to find Jasper and Alice approaching them. Relief washed over Edward immediately at seeing his friend.

“Your parents really know how to do it up,” Edward said with a laugh.

“Go big or not at all, it’s the Texas way,” Jasper chuckled. “Come on, we want you guys to sit with us and the rest of the family.”

“Bella, can you believe all these people knew about this before we did. I nearly smacked Liam for not letting me help,” Alice said, locking her arm with Bella.

“I bet you did.”

Bella smiled as she looked at the area where the wedding would take place. She was desperate to take her shoes off and run down the aisle, feeling the rose petals under her feet while Edward held her hand trying to keep up. Her eyes widened as the realization of her thought nearly took her breath away. She had never given much thought to marriage. To Bella, it was a modern convenience that didn’t seem to serve a purpose anymore. Yet she could see Edward so clearly, his incredibly mussed up hair sticking up all over as he nervously raked his hand through it. She would take his hands in hers, calming his restless nerves, as they recited their vows to one another. 

Chapter 1: A Baptism of Faith

Being the first chapter I thought I would remind everyone of our cast of characters.

Edward and Bella

Jasper and Alice

 Eleazar and Liam

Carlisle and Esme

 Cousin Bobby

Siobhan O'Reilly