"Dad, are you sure you don't need me to leave you some cooking instructions?" I yelled up to him as he carried down my last suitcase.

"Bella, I'll be fine. I was fine before you got here I'll survive now that your leaving" Charlie smiled at me.

"Yeah but I was only an hours drive away then! I'm going to be in a completely different country this time!" I explained my worry

"Bella! I don't want you worrying about me the whole time your on this trip. I'll be fine. You just enjoy yourself" Charlie sighed kissing me on the forehead. "Now are you sure you don't want me to drive you to the airport?"

"Like you said I'll be fine. Plus your not going to be with me in England so I better start getting used to being on my own" I smiled at him

"I guess not. I'll miss you Bell's. I love you. Don't forget to call every once in a while so I know your okay" Charlie sighed hugging me one last time

"I'll miss you too pop. I Love you. Of course I'll call I need to make sure you don't die from your cooking" I joked

"Hey no fair I can cook. Say hi to Alice for me" Charlie called as the cab pulled away.

Alice, well shes the whole reason why I'm on my way to the airport. I met Alice Cullen about 4 years ago in college. She was on an exchange program and was studying fashion while I was studying journalism. We ended up being room mates and before I knew it we became best friends. We had so much fun messing around in college. However when we finished college Alice had to head back to England. It was heartbreaking. We kept in contact through email and phone calls. Then every summer when Alice had a holiday she would come over and visit and we'd do what ever we wanted. I always said to Alice how much I wanted to come visit her at home but in the end I just didn't have the money to do it. That was until one day at work. I was in a meeting when my boss asked if anyone would want to do an exchange program with our office in England. I literally jumped out my seat. After talking to Alice and my boss I decided I'd do it. Alice was squealing down the phone at me and insisted that I moved in with her as it was close to where I would be working. So here I was in a cab on the way to the airport where I would be getting on a plane that would take me to England were I would spend the next year writing articles on all things British.

Once I reached the airport I checked in my luggage and went through security. Finally after an hour I was seated in the terminal waiting for my flight to be called. While I was waiting I decided to text Alice and let her know I was waiting for my flight. Once I got an excited text back saying she couldn't wait to see me I turned off my phone and pulled out my book. I got so lost in my reading that I didn't realize that my flight was being called. I jumped out of my seat when it came over the intercom. I picked up my carry on bag and made my way to where people were queuing to get on the plane. Once I was seated I pulled out my ipod and book. As soon as we were safely in the air I plugged my ipod in my ears and continued to read my book.

I was meeting Alice and her brother at the airport. I had never actually met Edward, Alice's twin brother, but I had talked to him once or twice when he happened to answer Alice's phone for her. The first time he answered her phone I was completely in love with his accent. I mean obviously Alice had an accent but there was just something about his voice that made me weak at the knees and he'd only said hello! I had told myself to stop being stupid and promised that when I met him today that I would not be like a teenage girl. I was worried about meeting him because of what I knew of Alice and Edwards relationship was that they were extremely close. So my worry was if Edward didn't like me then it would put a strain on mine and Alice's friendship. I decided before my mind started to come up with stupid scenarios to make me paranoid to get some sleep so I'd at least sort of be in the same time as England. So with my Ipod playing Clair De lune in my ears I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep

EPOV

"Alice will you calm down you've got 8 hours till Bella's plane lands" I laughed at my sister who was jumping up and down in her living room.

"I can't help it I'm to excited! Your finally going to meet the most amazing person and best-est friend I could ever have! She's amazing Edward!" Alice exclaimed

Ever since Alice had come back from America Alice was a changed person. She was happier than I'd ever seen her. I mean she was happy before she left sure but now there was a sort of shine to her. I knew I had this Bella girl to thank for this. The first thing Alice told us about when she came back was Bella. By the time Alice had finished telling us about Bella she was crying because she missed her. I couldn't believe how much of an effect this one girl had had on my sisters life. So although I wasn't bouncing off the walls like Alice was I was excited to meet the girl that had my sister so happy. I had spoken to Bella briefly when she called Alice and Alice had left her phone somewhere. The first thing that amazed me was when she spoke. Her accent was cute. I was so used to hearing a English accent that her accent surprised me. I should of expected it but I didn't which was stupid of me. She sounded so shy but that was probably because some weird guy had answered her friends phone. Something about her voice though made butterflies rise in my stomach and made me feel like a teenage boy all over again. I just put it down to the unknown but somehow I wasn't so sure.

"I know Alice you've been telling us for the past 3 weeks." I smiled

"Well sorry for being happy that my best friend is coming to live with me for a year" She replied sarcastic.

I decided to leave Alice to her bouncing and went over to her computer and went online to talk to some friends of mine. After an hour of me being on the computer Alice's phone went off and it turned out to be a text from Bella saying that she was waiting for her plane to be called. Alice squealed again then. Bella would be here in 3 hours and she looked like she was about to burst with excitement. Soon after that Alice got a phone call from work. This was not good though. I over heard part of Alice's conversation and felt sorry for who ever was on the other end of that phone.

"What do you mean she ripped the dress?" Alice shouted down the phone "fine I'll be there in 15 minutes and someone better get that dress ready for me to bloody fix it or I'll be having someone's head!" Alice said and slammed her phone shut. "Edward, could you do me a massive favour?" Alice smiled sweetly at me

"Sure Alice what do you need?" I replied

"Could you drop me off at the studio, something come up and they need me. Then could you drive to the airport and pick up Bella for me. I know I'm meant to come but some models need to be beheaded and dismembered. I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important. Please!" Alice begged

"Erm...Sure Alice but your going to have to let me know what Bella looks like because I have no clue. Also she might think I'm some weird guy trying to pick her up" I explained to her

"Oh sure and don't worry just tell her your Edward Alice's brother she'll be fine and i'll be here by the time you get back." Alice grinned she ran off to her room and was back in no time at all with a picture of a girl with long wavy brown hair and beautiful brown eyes. I was so wrapped up in the beauty of this girl I didn't hear what Alice was saying until she hit me.

"Ow! What was that for?" I asked rubbing my head

"You were ignoring me! I said we got to get going if your going to get to the airport in time" Alice explained

"Right yeah. I'm coming" I replied putting the picture of Bella in my pocket.

I grabbed my jacket and keys and we headed out. It took me about 10 minutes to get to Alice's studio. Once Alice thanked me again she jumped out but just before she closed the door she looked at me and said "I know she's pretty Edward but try not to act like a complete moron when you meet her. I want her to like you" Alice grinned then closed the door before I could say anything in return. I shook my head at my sisters comment and started my hour drive to the airport.

Part of me was nervous about picking up Bella. I mean obviously I was picking her up with Alice before but that was with someone Bella actually knew. I was a complete stranger and so was she. At least I knew what she looked like that was a plus. When I came to a red light I took the opportunity to take Bella's picture out of my pocket. Just so I was positive that I knew what she looked like. I placed the picture on my dashboard so it was facing me. Every now and again I would glance at it. The picture as far as I could see was of Bella sitting on a wall near a beach in a strap top and shorts. She was smiling at the camera. Her hair was blowing in the wind and it made her almost look model like. For some reason I was getting just as excited as Alice was about Bella coming. I wanted to know what made this girl tick. I wanted to know how to get her to smile like she was in that picture. Okay I was totally losing it I hadn't even met this girl and I had butterflies.

BPOV

I was woken up by an someone telling me we would be landing in 5 minutes. I thanked her and started to put away my belongings. Once the plane landed I stood up and stretched and felt my muscles were stiff from the way I had fallen asleep. Although I felt rested enough so I was pretty confident I wouldn't have to much jet lag. I picked up my bag and followed people off the plane. Once I was off the plane I walked into the toilet to see how much damage the trip had done to my make up. It was as I had suspected my eye-liner and mascara had smudged. I took a wipe out of my bag and took it off and quickly reapplied it. While I did this I turned my phone back on. 5 seconds after I turned it back on my message tone went off. I picked it up and read the message.

From: Alice

To: Bella

Hey girl x Sorry to do this to you but I can't pick you up but Edwards still picking you up. Some stupid model never learned how to walk properly and ripped my dress so I had to sort it. Don't worry about Edward he'll be there and I think you'll get on like what was that saying you taught me like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Love you x See you when you get to your new home x

Alice x

Typical. Now I really was worried. I mean I was worried as it was about meeting Edward but Alice was going to be there so it wouldn't be so awkward. Now it would just be me and Edward. Oh well I better get going otherwise he'll think I've gone missing. As I walked out I headed towards security and customs. I handed over all the necessary paper work and then headed out to look for Edward. It was at this point I realized I had no idea what Edward looked like. I was now screwed! I walked out of into were people were picking up people. I looked around but I had no clue what Edward looked like. I decided to wait until most of the people were meeting leaving with family and friends. A few minutes later I saw a guy standing up looking around. What made me look at this guy other than the fact he was absolutely gorgeous was his piercing green eyes. They were the same colour as Alice's. I started to walk over to him hoping against hope I had the right person. When he smiled at me and started walking towards me to I was hopeful it was the right person.

"Hey, Bella right? I'm Edward Alice's brother" He asked me in that amazing English accent.

"Hey yeah. Its nice to finally meet you" I said shaking his hand.

"I'm guessing Alice text you and told you about her problem" Edward grinned

"Yeah something about someone ripping a dress. I feel sorry for the girl who did that she's about to meet the monster that is Alice pissed" I laughed

"I know I am praying for her I've been on the other end of Alice when she's pissed its not fun" Edward smirked back

"Same here. I have to live with her. If I wear something she don't like then she throws a massive fit" I replied. By this point we had got to the part were I could pick up my bags. Edward had got a trolley and I grabbed each bag as it came round. I had 3 suitcases. I mean really it was nothing considering I would be living here for a year. Once everything was on the trolley we headed to the exit. Edward left me at the pick up part to go get his car. Soon enough a silver Volvo pulled up in front of me and Edward jumped out and grabbed my bags placing them into the trunk. Edward then opened my door for me like a gentlemen. I smiled at him and jumped in the passengers seat that was the drivers seat if I was back in America. I'd have to get use to the whole backwards thing. Once we had been driving for a bit I decided I wanted to know some stuff about the handsome man next to me.

"So Edward, What do you do for a living?" I asked

"I'm a lawyer. Your a journalist right? What part do you report on normally?" Edward replied

"A lawyer wow! I normally do the music section. I love music but I also do the book reviews I enjoy that just as much. So are you a defence lawyer or a prosecution lawyer?" I smiled

"Prosecution. I put the bad people away" he grinned

"Good for you. So what else do you do when your not sending the bad guys to jail?"

"Normally, annoy Alice. Hang out with some friends. Play my piano. Listen to music. You know whatever there is to do. How about you? What did you do back home?" He replied

"I read, hang out with some friends, listen to music so basically what you do I just don't play the piano" I smiled

"You looking forward to living in London?" He asked me

"Sure, I mean its going to take some getting used to. Its like you do everything backwards to us and some words are different. Plus I have no clue how to get round London. But I'm looking forward to the work. Plus I get to see Alice again. I've missed her." I replied

"Don't worry you'll get use to it and anyway your the one that does things backwards. Plus if you ever need someone to show you around and Alice is unavailable I'm just a phone call away" Edward smiled crookedly at me

"So if I called you up and you were half way through a case you'd just drop it so you could come and show me around?" I questioned

"Of Course I make up some rubbish about a family emergency and come and show you around" Edward joked

"And let the bad guys get away with what they've done?" I laughed

"Okay maybe not. But really if need anything just call and I'll do whatever I can to help. Anyway I haven't got any cases at the moment so I'm free for the next 3 weeks." Edward smiled

"Well thank you Edward I see that Alice was all wrong when she told me you were annoying" I smirked

"She said I was annoying!" Edward asked

"Maybe" I grinned

"Well this is the last time I do her a favour. Maybe I should of left you at the airport" Edward suggested

"Now would you really leave an innocent girl who has just got to a new country and has no clue how to get around all by her self at the airport" I pouted

"Bella you seem to be under the impression I'm a nice person." Edward said

"Well you are" I nodded

"And how did you come to this conclusion?" He asked

"Because Alice told me a lot about you when we were at college and its just obvious. Most brothers wouldn't help there sisters by picking up a complete stranger from the airport for them" I explained

"Fair enough. Well here is your home for the next 12 months" Edward smiled as he parked the car in a parking space.

I looked up to see a building. I hadn't even noticed the hour go by. Talking to Edward just flew by. It was weird how comfortable I was with him. I put it down to him being Alice's brother. I walked around to get my bags. Just as I picked up my carry on bag I heard

"BELLLLAAAAAA!!" And then I was attacked by someone hugging me. I hugged Alice back.

"Nice to see you too Alice" I grinned

"Your here! I can't believe it! I've missed you so much. We have so much to do. So much to talk about" Alice continued her rant I glanced over at Edward and saw him grinning. He obviously used to Alice excited behavior. I didn't notice the guy standing behind Alice until he spoke.

"So this is the famous Bella" He spoke I looked up to see a bear of a boy. He was like an American football player. Before I knew it I was being hugged by him. "Nice to meet you. I'm Emmett Alice and Edwards cousin. I'm the one that got the looks in the family" he grinned

"Yeah to bad it didn't come with a brain" Edward joked

"Your just jealous that I can kick your butt in everything" Emmett replied

"Yeah everything but anything that doesn't involve you thinking for too long" Edward laughed

"Emmett Edward shut up and just get Bella's bags and bring them up to the flat" Alice ordered them and dragged me upstairs.

EPOV

The car ride home with Bella was easier than I thought. We got along better than I thought we would. I mean I expected her not to say anything for the whole trip but she didn't she wanted to know stuff about me. It was nice to get to know Bella a bit better. As for her appearance she was even more beautiful in person. When I had first spotted her I was was shocked by how beautiful she was. Her hair was shorter than it was in the picture but that probably because she got it cut. Then when we got talking it just felt natural like I was catching up with an old friend. When I parked up I half wished the airport was further away so I could spend more time getting to know this girl. She made me feel like a teenage boy with a crush all over again.

I picked up two of Bella's bags and let Emmett get the other one and headed up to Alice's and now Bella's flat. When I entered Bella was sat on the sofa with Alice talking away. I asked her were she wanted her bags and she said just to dump them in her room. Alice the squealed and said that she had to see her room. She then pulled Bella off the sofa and dragged her down the hallway to her room. I followed with her bags. When I entered Alice was showing her around her room. While Alice was explaining something Bella turned and smiled at me. I returned the smile before she turned back to Alice.

"Alice have you thought that maybe Bella might want to unpack?" I asked

"Oh yeah sorry. I'm just so happy to have your here." Alice apologised

"Its fine Alice. How about I'll unpack and you order pizza then we can catch up considering its 5 in the afternoon here" Bella suggested

"Okay I'll do that. Pepperoni still?" Alice asked

"Yep" Bella smiled

"Edward you and Emmett are staying right?" Alice begged

"Yeah sure" I smiled

"Okay good" Alice said before she ran out the room.

"Need any help unpacking?" I asked

"No I think I'm good" She smiled at me

"Okay well I'll just be in the living room if you need me" I said as I turned to leave she called my name "Yeah?"

"Thank you for erm picking me up today and being so nice" She smiled at me

"No problem" I grinned at her and left her to unpack

A few hours later we were sat in the living room with a glass of wine each listening to Emmett tell a story about one of his nights out. Bella and Alice were both in fits of laughter because of something Emmett had said. Bella and Alice had told us about there time in college and the trouble they got in. It was nice to learn some more things about Bella. Then Alice got onto all the trouble me and Emmett got up to in college. We had done some extremely funny things in college that got us in trouble quite a lot. At about 11 o'clock me and Emmett decided to head home. I gave Alice a hug goodbye and said buy to Bella. With that we left. I couldn't wait to get home because the soon I got there the soon tomorrow would come and the sooner I could see Bella again. Something about her had me so interested in her.