(Bella's POV)

"Happy Birthday Bella!" Alice screamed in my ear as she hugged me. Heads turned towards us in the cafeteria. We were sitting at our regular table with Edward beside me.

"Shhh! Alice, I told you not to make a big deal out of it." She simple waved the comment away.

"But it's your birthday! We have to celebrate it! So about the party…" I interrupted her before she could continue.

"No, no party. It's bad enough you've already given me a gift in front of everyone." I held up the bag with various items.

"Yeah, but you loved it. Just like I knew you would. Besides, everyone has a birthday party."

"But Alice…" I groaned.

"Please Bella! I really want to practice my decorating skills." She looked at me with pleading eyes and I sighed. Turning to look at Edward I saw he was trying to hide his laughter. Playfully I smacked his arm.

"What?" He asked innocently.

"You know what. Your sister is pressuring me into a party."

"I think you should have one. Besides, she's already chosen all of the decorations and everything."

"What?" I turned back to Alice in astonishment. She was shying away and into Jasper.

"Sorry Bella. I figured if you didn't agree to have a party, then we could surprise you." I sighed again and shook my head.

"Fine, I guess we might as well have it. Nothing too fancy though." She squealed and hugged me again. Then the bell began to ring, signaling our departure.

"I'll see you guys later." I said as Edward and I left to biology. As we walked, his hand brushed against mine. Both of us smiling, we joined hands and walked into the classroom.

After school at Bella's house.

"So have you gotten me anything?" I asked Edward, standing outside my front door.

"Yep. Two things actually." I raised my eyebrow.

"Really? What are they?" I asked. He shook his head. Wearing his crooked grin, he responded.

"If I told you, that would ruin the surprise." I pouted.

"But I can give you one of them now."

"Really?" As soon as the word was out of my mouth, his lips crashed down onto mine. I blushed, surprised. My arms slowly lifted to wrap around his neck. Pulling him closer, I felt the warmth of his hands on my waist. The kiss deepened until he pulled away.

"Bella, I swear you'll be the death of me." I smiled and lightly kissed him again.

"The feeling's mutual." He grinned and kissed me again. This time I was the one to pull away.

"I've got to go inside. Charlie's going to be home soon and I have to get supper started." He nodded and backed up so I could unlock the door.

"Do you want to come in?" I asked, the door slightly ajar. Edward shook his head.

"I can't. Alice wants me to go home and help with decorating. I'll pick you up later though."

"Ok." Before he left Edward kissed my cheek softly. I smiled and finally walked inside. On the table was the mail. Quickly I glanced through it until I came to the last envelope.

The front said:

To Miss Bella Swan

From Social Services of Arizona

I froze and dropped the envelope. I slumped down into a chair and stared blankly at the calendar.

This can't be right.

But it is.

My mind flashed back to the day I was forced to leave.

Flashback

Then I heard the doorbell ring. Walking over, I opened the door.

"Hello?" I asked. Standing outside was a man in a black suit and behind him were police cars.

"What are the police doing here?"

"They're here to make sure you come with me."

"And who are you exactly? What do you want with me anyway?"

"Are you living by yourself?" Oh crap, think of something quick.

"No, my roommate is out right now. I think she's running errands." I told them.

"How old is your roommate?"

"Nineteen, why do you ask?"

"Because I'm from social services ma'am. I'm here to make sure you pack your things and go to live with your dad for the next two months."

"What? But I'm living with a legal adult, don't you think she should have a say in this?"

"According to Michael Stellers, you're living by yourself. Not to mention illegally opening the club you inherited from your parents. Also distributing alcoholic beverages when you're under aged and lying to a police department."

"But I didn't serve alcoholic drinks, only the virgins!"

"You don't deny the rest?" He asked.

"W-well no. I won't move away though, especially to live with my dad. I have to keep the club open and running. You don't expect a club like that to last for two months without me here!"

"It's either your dad's or jail Ms. Swan. Besides, the club will be closed until you are legally old enough to inherit it."

"B-but!" I argued, though I didn't have one.

"Please pack your bags. We'll wait downstairs while you get ready." I sighed.

I stood waiting at the terminal, staring at all the people passing by.

"I will be able to get my club back right?" I asked Frank, I figured out his name on the way here.

"You will, but after you turn eighteen." I nodded my head and turned back to look at everyone.

Flashback End

Today's my eighteenth birthday. Which means I can get the club back! I can move back to Arizona! Now I can see Jessica again! I smiled before another thought entered my head.

It also meant I had to leave Edward and the rest of the Cullen's. My heart began to hurt at the thought. I sighed, what am I going to do? Then my eyes glimpsed towards the clock. For now, get started on supper.

I was in a trance as I fixed the lasagna and rolls. All the time I thought of the letter. I knew from the beginning that this was going to happen. So why did I let myself become so attached to this place? How did I become so stupid? I sighed, somehow making my decision.

Walking upstairs, I packed my bags.

Well, obviously, packing her bags tells what's going to happen. I'll go ahead and warn you, some, if not most of these chapters will be short because I had a hard time coming up with a plot. I'm serious, I just finished it yesterday. I decided I should write and post today since I haven't in so long, plus with school starting next week. I'm going to try and post the next chapter up here as well.