First off: AU set as an alternative to New Moon. Cullens are vamps, Quielutes can be wolves, and Bella is just a kooky teenage human.

Also relevant: Twilight = not mine. This story = my imagination using the Twilight-y goodness which is not mine.

Stupid vampires. I sat in the passenger seat of the Volvo, glaring at the rapidly passing trees and trying to not get dizzy. I didn't understand the need to celebrate my birthday. Oh, goodie, I'm a year older and everyone else in the room doesn't age. Whoopie.

"Bella?" Edward sounded amused, I could practically hear him smiling at my annoyance. This irritated me more and I scowled out the window. "Love, I know you don't want a party - "

No shit, Sherlock… Ugh.

" – but it means a lot to Esme, and everyone… Okay, well maybe not Rosalie, but everyone that counts." Damnit. He knew that would work, didn't he? Stupid vampire boyfriend and his stupid guilt trips about his wonderful family. Ugh. Even his guilt trips were perfect.

"Fine. I'll put up with the stupid party." I muttered, still looking out the window. I heard him chuckle and felt his cold hand on mine. Turning to look at him, I firmly poked him in his chest, glaring sternly as he smirked at me. "But there better not be any expensive presents." He chuckled and I poked him again, almost jamming my finger and trying not to wince. "I mean it, Edward."

"Well, love, I can't make any promises…" He trailed off, looking back at the road with what could only be described as a mischievous grin. Great, that could only mean overpriced presents in my near future. Stupid overly wealthy, aimlessly generous vampires. I sighed and went back to glaring out my window as we approached the Cullen house. It was going to be difficult to remain pleasant for the party, but I didn't want to disappoint anyone, as Edward was so kind to mention.

The car pulled smoothly into the driveway and Edward was at my door and unbuckling my seatbelt before my human mind had time to register that the car was now in park and he had gotten out of it. I glared at him and he smiled crookedly at me and pressed his lips gently against mine. Mmmm. I could stay like this all day… I gave him a little pout when he pulled away to help me stand. Wait, wasn't I mad at him for something? Oh yes, party. I quickly scowled at him again, and he looked confused for an instant before pulling me to his side to walk with me into the house. "Bella…" He kissed the top of my head, and I smiled at the sensation of his cold lips through my hair. "…play nice."

"Don't I always?" I looked up at him, batting my eyelashes sweetly. He chuckled and opened the door.

"BELLA! Ohmigosh it took you long enough, we've been waiting!" Alice yanked me from Edward's arms, dragging me over to the pristine dining table. I looked over my shoulder at Edward, who was glaring at his sister, and I laughed as I sat down.

"Hi Alice." I looked at the doorway, smiling slightly and trying not to blush, "And everyone else, too. Hi. And thank you for doing this, you really didn't – "

"Oh, Bella, don't be silly! You know how Alice loves planning parties." Esme stepped forward with one of her motherly smiles as everyone else came to sit at the table. Rosalie made a point of moving slowly and looking unhappy to be at my party. You and me both. Alice grinned as Edward sat next to me, and was suddenly gone. A second later there was an absurdly large stack of boxes in front of me and Alice was sitting across from me next to Jasper. I let out a small noise of protest and Edward laughed.

"Oh, Bella, I know you hate presents," Alice grinned, "but I also know you'll LOVE all of them." I couldn't help but giggle a little at this. Of course… All-seeing pixie vampire.

"Well, if you insist that I will like them, I guess I have no choice…" I grinned good naturedly back at her, reaching for the smallest gift. Esme stopped me with a gasp.

"Ohhh! Wait, we have a cake first!" A cake? They don't eat…Crap. I must have looked confused, because Emmett let out a booming laugh at my expense. Before I could say anything else, Esme came back in with a relatively small cake, much to my relief. She set it down in front of me and lit the candles. I looked up to find several pairs of eyes staring at me.

"Well, Bells, are you going to make a wish or wait for the whole cake to melt?" Emmett laughed again, this time at his own joke, and I saw Edward roll his eyes as I looked at the candles. A wish? I don't know what to wish for…

"Just wish for the first thing that comes to your mind..." I looked at Alice, a bit surprised, but she tapped her temple, "I wasn't getting anything, so I knew you hadn't decided."

Looking at Edward, I smiled nervously and looked back at the candles. Wish, wish, wish…I sighed and took a breath in... Okay… I wish I knew what it was like to be Edward. I blew out the candles. "There. Wish made… They never come true anyway…" I chuckled nervously and hoped that someone would say something. Then I noticed Alice was staring at nothing… Uh-oh. Vision time.

"Bella…" She looked at me, her eyes wide and a slightly amused expression on her face, "has anyone ever told you to be careful what you wish for?" Aw, crap, what does that mean?

"Alice…" Edward was tense, and everyone else was confused. "What did you just see?" Alice just laughed, grinning innocently at Edward and I.

"You'll see."

I may or may not continue with this. And as far as my other story goes, that is also up to whether or not I feel inspired/ have time. I'm student teaching this semester, so we'll see…