Clashing Sun

The Big Apple

"This is home kids." Phil said pulling into a crowded parking garage across the street from an apartment building.

I wish he wouldn't call me a 'kid' I was eighteen now. Being away all that time had missed up my whole High-school graduation schedule and now I would have to wait a year. lucky me.

"I'll get the bags and stuff, you kids go check out the place." Phil says throwing me a key.

I took it and walked hurriedly across the street with Edward and into the apartment. The receptionist flashed a smile and we got in the elevator.

"When should we tell Renee?"

"I don't know, just......not now. it's to soon."

Edward shrugged and we walked to the room after getting out of the elevator. it was nice, or nicer than what I had seen before.

Only two bedrooms and I hoped that meant Edward was sleeping with me. I couldn't think of spending a night without him especially in a big city where you can feel so small.

Edward placed a hand around my waist. He kissed my cheek.

"This is home now."

"Yeah, home."

Phil and Renee burst through the door a few seconds later. Edward dropped his hand and went to help with the bags. I picked up mine and walked to the room I had mentally claimed as mine. I dumped the stuff on the bed.

Edward came behind me and had all my stuff folded and in dressers.

"Well aren't you the perfect maid." I said and pulled him in for a kiss. He planted small kissed down my neck and I laughed. He picked me up and laid me on the bed. I tugged at his shirt popping a few buttons.

Renee knocked on the door and walked in.

"Mom."

"Ummmm.....Edward we have a blow up mattress in the living room."

"That will be fine, thank you."

"No problem, you two should probably come and unpack. out here. where I can see you."

We shared a quick laugh after Renee left and then went to the living room where her and Phil were cuddling. I cleared my throat and they turned to us quickly. 

"How about pizza?" 

"Sounds great." I said. 

"Great, me and Renee will go get it." 

"We can't leave them here alone." Renee said. 

"How about me and you then Edward? Some man to man bonding." 

"Of course." Edward grabbed my waist and pulled me to him kissing my temples. 

"Kid has more game than I do." Phil whispered to Renee kissing her forehead. 

Edward and Phil left and it was just me and Renee. 

"Come sit by me honey." She said motioing to the chair. 

I sat down and she put a hand on my hand. 

"What is it mom?" 

"What's wrong?" 

"What do you mean?" 

"What can I do to help you? To make you not so..." 

"I'm fine mom, there are just some things.." 

"Like what sweetheart? Please talk to me." 

"Mom there is something you need to know about me and Edward." 

"Are you pregnant? I...I promise I won't....kick you out." She said resting a hand on my stomach. 

"No, i'm....married." 

"Married?" 

"Yeah, before I got into the crash...me and Edward snuck off to Vegas and made it official. One day we'll have a bigger....nice wedding." 

"I don't know what to say." She ran her hand down the side of my face."If he makes you happy then i'm happy for you." 

"Thank you, I thought you'd be....mad." 

"Not really. I got married at eighteen. You're not pregnant are you?" 

"What? No." 

"That's good. They should be home soon you should get washed up for dinner." 

"Yeah, you're right." I got up and walked to my room. That had gone better than expected and now at least I didn't have that feeling that I was hiding something. 

I changed into some shorts and a T-shirt just as Edward and Phil walked through the door with pizza. 

"Pizza!" Phil yelled. I walked outside of my room and Edward stared at the bare skin I was showing in my extra short shorts. He walked over, placed a hand on my hip, and kissed me. He continued kissing until Phil tapped him on the shoulder. 

Dinner was mostly quiet and then after that we finished unpacking. 

"I think you kids should get to bed, big day tomorrow." 

"I am quite tired, goodnight." Edward said and then turned to me. "Goodnigh Bella." He kissed my forehead and then sat down on his small blow-up mattress. 

"Goodnight sweetheart." Renee kissed my forehead. 

I went into my bedroom and pulled the covers up to my neck. Sleep didn't come easy, especially since my Edward was nowhere near and I had to start a new school tomorrow.