Band-aid Brigade

Disclaimer: Stephanie Meyer owns Twilight.

Chapter Five

—–Bella’s POV—-

I wanted to invite Edward and Emmett to the family Saturday, but I didn’t want anyone to be upset with me. Alice was already coming, but I wasn’t sure how Rose felt. We actually had a pretty nice night together, all things considered.

I needed to pay attention. Esme was going over her night together. Our table was big enough for three seats on one side, and three on the other. She was in the middle by herself, facing the glass wall. I hadn’t seen her look this happy since the first day we hadn’t fought. It’s one of the reasons we made an effort, she was so happy about it.

“Bella, did you hear me?” I picked up my head, blushing slightly. She knew I hadn’t been listening and I smiled in apology. Alice took a seat next to Esme, she had her PJs on now. Esme laughed at me and repeated her question.

“Would it be ok if all the Cullen’s joined us for our family Saturday?” I looked at Rose, but she had her head turned away from me. Then Jasper to my right, he was trying to fight the stone face that was creeping on his features. Alice was across from Jasper and I peeked at her. She looked hopeful and Esme looked sad that it took me this long to answer.

“Ok.” I said. Hoping the others would assume I did it for Esme and no other reason. I had actually been wondering if I could go this whole weekend without seeing Edward. He hadn’t been mean to me, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it nice. After Rock Band though, he sat next to me again for our little circle talk. There had been two other seats open.

Emmett had shown his true colors. He picked on everyone, all in good fun though. He kept calling me kid. Jasper started to relax, but never too much. I worried about him the most. He always acted so tough. I don’t think I’d ever seen him cry. I cursed his father every day.

It was already 9:30, so Jasper had to stay away from us. It was the rule for girls spending the night, but I didn’t think it was such a great idea tonight. Once we pulled the extra mattress out from under my bed, I grabbed my journal and said I was going to make sure that Jasper was alright.