Storming Sky

J. JENKS

Bella called me early the next morning. Luckily for me, Jake was out patrolling so I didn't have to hear him bitch about getting woken up by the ringtone.

"You do remember that humans sleep, right?" I complained. Just because I didn't want to hear it from Jacob didn't mean I wasn't going to make Bella listen to it.

"It's eight in the morning, it's not that early," Bella argued. "Even Renesmee is up."

"I don't go to school anymore, Bella, and I live with Jake. We sleep until noon most of the time," I protested. Maybe we didn't sleep until noon, but I wasn't far off.

"Speaking of your lack of school, what are you doing today?" She asked.

"Why?" I hesitated. I couldn't go over the house, so it meant she wanted to take me somewhere. The last time I let someone take me somewhere I ended up taking a picture with Santa. I definitely didn't want a repeat of that.

"I'm taking Renesmee and Seth to Charlie's so that they can hang out with Charlie and Sue while I go buy some Christmas presents, you want in?" She asked. "I figured you'd need a break from your husband by now."

"Considering we're technically still in the honeymoon phase, I'm not quite bored of him, but I am pretty damn bored of this Res and he's out patrolling...so yeah. I'm in," I smiled.

"Great," Bella said. "I can pick you up at the line? I guess I can't drive over to Jake's anymore..." she trailed. There was a hint of sadness in her voice.

"It's fine, I'll hijack a bike or something," I promised. "Just make sure you bring a car that's big enough to fit it in and not one of Edward's pansy sports cars. It's just me, you don't need to impress anyone."

"Excuse me," I heard someone whisper from the other line, and took over the phone. I cringed. I didn't realize Edward was standing within earshot. I was doomed.

"First of all, you shouldn't be riding a bike anywhere alone. Not while there are so many things that can go wrong," Edward chastised. I rolled my eyes.

"Don't roll your eyes at me Danielle," he warned, but continued. "Second of all, a Ferrari is not a 'pansy sports car.' It is one of the most-"

"I'm gonna stop you right there," I interrupted him. "I really don't understand how you and Jake don't get along, because all you two do is talk about cars which is, to be honest, the one thing I couldn't possibly care less about."

"I have to apologize then, because in that case I have failed you as an older brother," Edward sighed.

"Sure, gramps," I teased. "Give your wife back the phone."

"You're my hero," Bella giggled, coming back onto the line.

"A lifetime of practice," I told her. "You'll figure it out eventually. So what time are you picking me up?" I asked her.

"How does ten sound? Will that give you enough time to get ready?"

"Yeah, that works," I told her.

"Great! Renesmee will be so excited to see you. She hasn't been able to stop talking about the wedding," Bella said.

"I bet. She was adorable, I loved the dress she wore," I gushed. Of course my niece was the cutest button on the planet.

"Your mom picked that one out, actually," I could hear Bella's smile in her voice.

"Wow, that's impressive. No frills or anything," I joked. Bella laughed.

"She's learning," she defended.

"I know," I said. "Alright, I'm going to go hop in the shower. See you soon, Bella!"

"Bye, Dani!"