"Emmett, I swear to god that if you poke me one more time I will judo chop you in the head!" I threatened. Driving in a car with a huge man that acts just like a kid is not a good thing. We were driving together up to Forks where our dad lives which is what seems like forever away, We are coming from San Francisco up for Jacob Blacks graduation, our long-time family friend. I had graduated 2 years earlier, so that would make me 20 years old. Ugh, 20 years and no boyfriend, no commitment, no nothing.

"Bella, I would love to see you judo chop the driver in the head." Emmett said breaking me out of my train of thought that was heading the wrong way.

"Oh Emmett my dearest brother… watch me." I grinned sweetly but deviously all at the same time. I reach over and hit him in the back of his head. The car swerved, but Emmett took control before anything bad could happen. I was laughing, but Emmett on the other hand was scowling.

"Oh Bella, Bella, Bella you silly, silly girl. You're going to get payback!"

"Wahoo, bring it on big brother."

"When we get to dad's I am so getting you," He laughed.

"Well, lets try to get a long the rest of the way we only have about 20 more minutes on the road," I said, and he agreed. The rest of the way me and Emmett danced to random songs on the radio earning weird looks from people in passing cars. When we pulled into the great town of Forks I had a comforting feeling, I was home.

When we pulled into dad's driveway he was already outside sitting in a fold up chair talking to Billy, and Jacob. When Emmett put the car in park he turned and looked at me, "Are you ready for payback." With that I jumped out of the car running full speed for my dad, tripping almost with every step, Emmett was right behind me. "DAD, SAVE ME! THE BEAR IS AFTER ME." I swung around Charlie but that didn't stop Emmett, he was charging after me. I took off running again. I ran to the back yard. Somehow Emmett caught up and tackled me. He was on top of me pinning me down. He had spit hang out of his mouth, when he was about to let the spit go I rolled over and bit him on his hand. Emmett rolled to his back and yelled "DAD SHE BIT ME!" From where Billy, Charlie, and Jacob were watching me and Emmett I could hear them all laughing.

"Son, was your hand near her face? If it was, it was fair game."

"Dad, That's not fair! She knew she was getting payback but she bit me anyway!"

"Em, drop it you big baby," I said. Walking to Charlie

"Hey dad," I said giving him a hug.

"Hey Bells, I've missed ya." I then turned to Billy giving him a tight squeeze, next was Jacob's turn for a hug I wrapped my arms around his torso.

"Dang Jake, you are getting to big for me to hug you!" He laughed.

"I know I'm sexy!" Jake said pretending to whip his long black silky hair back. 'he really looks like his dad, long black hair pretty golden skin… wow he's pretty' I thought. For the rest of the night we just hung out but Billy and Jacob left around 10 o'clock. That is about the time I went to bed.

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I woke up the next day, around 8 o'clock. I was the last one up, that means the last one to shower, I had to be ready by 12:00 so I had plenty of time.

While I was waiting for the shower I had the perfect time to catch up the Charlie. I have really missed him since I moved. "Morning Dad," I said grabbing the box of 'pop tarts'

"Morning Bells." he said after taking a bite of his waffles. "How's San Francisco been treatin' ya kid? Any friends yet?"

"It's been good, I have made a few friends Tanya, Angela, Mike, and Eric. Em hangs out with us too. Us six are neighbors at the apartments."

"Oh sounds nice. Are you guys having 'the' college experice?" My dad asked. Of course he would ask if his kids were out partying and doing drugs, or having to much alcohol he the police chief of Forks.

"Do you mean the experience of the massive amounts of homework we receive everyday, then yes, yes we are." Charlie chuckled.

"How's Forks been without us?" I already knew the answer I just asked anyway.

"It's been okay, Carlisle, Billy, and I go out fishin' almost every weekend." I smiled, I'm happy they are still close friends. "Other than that I miss you kids, you guys made life exciting. I mean, like yesterday for example when you came runnin' out of that car with Em chaisn' you, that never happens without you kids here I miss it." After he said that Emmett came down from the shower and my dad let me get in before him. I got my clothes and bathroom things while the boys started getting things set up for the party after Jacobs graduation.

While in the shower I remembered that I would get to see my old friends again at the party since Jacob and I hung around the same people. That made me excited. After I finished getting out of the shower I decided on wearing my navy blue dress. I put my hair in a messy ponytail to make me look casual. I helped with the last touches for the party. And by that time it was 12:30, we headed for the car.

We met Jacob and Billy at the school, we all gave Jake a hug before we found our seats. The graduation ceremony went faster than I expected. That means two hours until the party. Jacob just came home with Emmett and I. While Billy and Charlie hung out at Billy's house for a while.

" Jacob, Wow, I have missed you so much!"

"I know Bella, it seems like so long!"

"Jake, I have been thinking about this for a while now, but once I get enough money for your graduation present I am going to give you the money to come and visit us in San Francisco now that you don't have school and everything."

"Bells that sounds awesome!"

"Yeah you'll get to meet all our friends too." Emmett said. The boys continued to talk until we got to the house. For the remaining hour or so I cooked up whatever else needed to be cooked, and caught up with Jake. Around 4 o'clock the first guests arrived, it was family members of Jake his aunt and uncle and cousins. Guest after guest arrived after that. Around 4:30 Carlisle and Esme his wife arrived with Alice and her boyfriend Jasper, and Rose Jasper's older sister, and a person I didn't know. I found my self entirely attracted to this person, he was beautiful, and just perfect. He reminded me of a Greek god. I walked up to the family and greeted them and hugged everyone except the godly creature. I kept noticing him glance at me and smile.

"Bella, this is my nephew Edward." Said Carlisle.

"Hello Edward it's nice to meet you." I said grinning. I put my hand out to shake his hand, he reached out for my hand while saying, "It is nice meeting you, Alice has told me a lot about you." When his skin finally touched my it felt like a shock went through me. I quickly let go and walked toward Alice and Rose.

"Oh my gosh, Bella do you know how much I have missed you?" Alice said while capturing me into a hug. I laughed, "I have been counting down the days until I got to see you!" Alice squealed. Alice, Rose, and I caught up for awhile but the time came to eat dinner. Once I had my food ready I sat down at a round table with Alice on me right… and Edward on my left. I started talking to Alice right away trying to distract myself from the gorgeous man beside me.

"Bella, have you met my cousin yet?"

"Yeah I have," I turned my head and smiled at him, he had a crooked grin that almost made me stop breathing. I fought with my eyes to turn away, thank god that I won or else I would have looked like a freak. To late for that…

"BELLA!!!" Emmett called, "I WANT TO PLAY HIDE AND GO SEEK! COME PLAY IT WITH ME, JAKE, AND HIS FRIENDS!"

"You want to come?" I looked toward Rose, and Alice. They nodded there head yes so we got up and headed over to Emmett. "Em, I'm going to go change first." I headed up to the house. I ran up the stairs trying to go as fast as I could. I grabbed a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and changed. I ran outside trying to stay upright. When I reached everyone they told me that we were going to be teamed up. I went to Alice but, she was already with Rose. Edward and I were the only ones without a partner. I walked up to Edward, "partner?" He smiled and nodded.

Emmett and Jake were partners and the people that were it. They were counting to 100. Me and Edward went toward the woods while everyone else scattered. We found a hollowed out tree, it was cramped but we fit. I was standing within 3 inches of Edward.

I was freaking out. Mere inches of Edward… I don't even know his last name.

"Edward, I know this is random… But what is your last name?" He smiled.

"Mason. What's yours?" He asked

"Swan," I smiled

"Bella Swan, that's a pretty name." he said doing the thing, that beautiful, thing he does with is mouth, that crooked grin, oh wow. Wait did he just say my name was pretty.

Wow, I like him.