The Right Swan: Edward LS

Chapter 24

Toni's P.O.V.

When Monday morning rolled around, I was nervous and happy. I was nervous because Bella would have to spend time with us, especially after Saturday. The Cullens were still angry at Bella for learning their secret and for threatening to expose them. I was happy because Edward was picking me up for school. I learned that I liked spending time with Edward and I that I liked it when he talked about his life. His face lit up every time he talked about something and it made me happy to see him happy.

I think the weekend's events helped my relationship with him. I am, in no way, ecstatic about the unfortunate event that occurred, but it did have one positive outcome: Edward had become more protective of me and he had been around more than he ever has. I knew the reason he was being so protective was because of what happened, but I hoped he didn't distance himself once that overprotectiveness faded away. After picking out my outfit for the day, I made my way to the bathroom. I started to open the door but halted in my actions as soon as I heard the shower running. I groaned and turned my back to the door.

Bella.

I forgot that she had to ride to school with us for now on. I wished she would have driven the truck. I wanted to talk to Edward about certain things and I knew I couldn't do that with her in the car. I sighed and trudged back to my room to wait for my turn to shower. About 10 minutes later, I heard the bathroom door open and I took my chance to freshen up. After I was done, I went back to my room to grab my backpack and jacket and headed downstairs to eat breakfast. Bella was already sitting at the table munching on an apple. As soon as she saw me, she sneered in disgust and turned to look out the window. I sighed, made some cereal, and sat down at the table.

"I don't know why you insist on riding with us to school," I heard Bella say.

"Bella," I said, "we need to get along these next few weeks. Please, for both of our sakes, be civil."

"I am being civil. I just don't understand why you won't allow Edward and me to have some alone time," she sniffed out.

"If Edward wants some alone time with you, he'll say that," I said frustrated.

"He-"

Bella was cut off by a knock at the door. She rushed to the door as I stood up to put my dishes in the sink. I assumed that Edward was at the door, so I grabbed my jacket off the kitchen chair and made my way towards them. When I arrived at the door, I saw an uncomfortable Edward and a smiling Bella. Edward caught sight of me and smiled.

"Good morning, Toni. I hope you slept well," he said.

"I slept fine, Edward," I replied.

"So did I," Bella said.

I smiled in amusement and asked, "Are we ready to go?"

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"Are your features enhanced because you turned?"

I had a major headache from the day's events and Bella was not helping. She was the reason why I had a headache. Bella and I were constantly asked about what happened in Port Angeles by Jessica. I had already called Angela and let her know what happened. She understood and didn't hold a grudge against me. Jessica, however, wouldn't let it go.

Bella kept rambling on and on all day about the excitement of becoming a vampire. I could see the benefits of becoming a vampire; I would be able to run fast, I would be able to live through many years' worth of evolution and adaptations, and I would seem more beautiful. But there were many cons, too. My appearance would virtually never change, I wouldn't be able to go out in public on sunny days and feel the sun's warmth on my skin, and I would have to drink blood.