AN: I don't own Twilight, 13 Going On 30 or Days of Our Lives or any of the characters mentioned. I'm so glad I was able to write something longer than the first chapter. Hope you like!


Ch 2 Addictions, Sponge Bob Pee Pants & Porn

After I finished my brief but relaxing shower, I walked into my room and found Edward lying on my bed flipping through my latest girly magazine.

"What's wrong Cullen, can't find any feasible porn at your abode?" I teasingly yelled.

"Shit Bells you sacred me!" He said jumping up, in the process dropping my magazine on the floor producing a loud thud.

"Relax, I'm only kidding, I know you only read the articles." Which was surprisingly true, Edward like myself was an avid reader, whatever it was he'd read it. He's cool like that.

"You know I don't need porn to get me by." He winked.

"Gross, too much information there buddy!" I mock punched him in the shoulder.

It was true; he didn't need any form of porn what so ever. He had been dating Tanya Denali for almost a year now. She was gorgeous, with her long legs, dancer lean body and pin straight strawberry blonde hair. She's a lovely girl, we're not the best of friends but we get along fine when we do see each other. She goes to the neighbouring high school, while Edward and I go to Forks High. After her initial suspicions of me "trying to crack onto her boyfriend" were quelled as Edward placated her with the usual "She's in a long term relationship, you don't have to worry" speech, Tanya and I got along. We even planned his surprise 17th birthday together this past June. I felt sorry for my best friend at times like these, he'd always have to explain my presence in his life to his prospective girlfriends, not that he was a man-whore or anything, he was a relationship kind of guy. Often the girl would be insanely jealous of me, and then once they broke up they would desperately try and become my best friend to get back into his good books. Edward always the gentleman apologised for this happening to me ever single time. I guess it was a fact of life, being best friends with someone who looks as good as he does. Yeah we're comfortable around each other to say this kind of shit, although he never admits to his good looks. I mean come on! The guy has the perfect height, I think he's 6 ft or something (I imagine him to grow taller, since he's still got a lot left of that to do), has unruly "bronze" sex-hair according to Jessica Stanley, a toned body, he's lean but not too muscley like his beef cake of a brother Emmett and striking green eyes. To top that all off, he has this funny little crooked smile going on, which is somewhat endearing. He's quite the catch I must say.

He was always the prettier of the two of us. I'm so glad that I decided to take a stand and told my mom I wanted to grow my hair out, after she told the hairdresser to cut my hair like Twiggy. We were about 10, cool now since I've realised she's an influential fashion icon during her peak, not so much back then. I recall that period as me being referred to as Edward's gangly little brother. I almost died when I was at the grocery store with him and Esme his mother when Mrs. Jones the town's resident lovely old granny came up to us saying how she didn't know Esme had another little boy. I must've blushed a new shade of red that day. Edward only laughed it off and suggested I put a bow in my hair. Hell to the fucking no is what I said (maybe minus the f-bomb). I was never a girly girl, much to my mother's dismay. Nothing's changed. I am my father's daughter after all.

I hadn't been paying much attention to my surroundings when I felt a pillow being thrown in my direction, effectively breaking me from my daze.

"Where were you?" Edward asked, once I came back to reality.

"Oh nowhere, just thinking about how pretty you are. And how I was sporting that awful Twiggy haircut" I replied.

"Sure you were, and I liked having a little brother for the months it took for it to grow out." He said back playfully, biting back a laugh at my expense.

"Anyway, Edward. What movie have you picked out for us this lovely afternoon?"

"Press play and you'll see." So I did.

I saw the opening credits to 13 Going On 30. I looked at him with a quirked eyebrow at his choice of film.

"What! Don't look at me like that Bells. I know you have a penchant for 80's flashbacks, why else would you have it in your collection?"

"Yeah I know that idiot, just wondering why you chose it."

"Can't you just be happy I picked something we both agree on this time?" So I smiled and settled in our usual comfortable positions on my purple bed spread.

About halfway through the film, my eyes started feeling heavy so I took the opportunity to catch my much-needed nap.

It felt like I had been asleep for a good while when I felt a weight on my stomach. I opened my eyes and found that Edward too had fallen asleep during the movie. His head was nestled right on my stomach, nothing new there. I tried to wake him up gently because he freaks the fuck out if I were to suddenly shake him. He's a baby like that sometimes.

"Edward, wake up." I whispered.

Nothing but unintelligible murmurs was the only response I received. This was the usual scenario we'd find ourselves in when we had sleepovers, impromptu or otherwise. One, Edward Cullen was hard to wake up.

I gave up trying to wake him up, so I attempted to get out of bed. He only held onto me tighter.

"Edward. C'mon I have to pee." I said a bit more loudly.

That got him up.

"Sorry Bells go right ahead, I'll go down and see if Renee made anything edible."

As I was finishing up in the bathroom, I could hear my phone ringing. Great! I just hope I remember where I put it last. Thankfully as I was walking down the stairs Edward was waiting for me at the bottom, phone in hand.

"It's Jacob."

Of course it was I thought to myself. Edward doesn't answer his calls from my phone anymore since the last time he did it; Jacob and I had a huge fight. I guess he's really uncomfortable about having a male pick up my phone. But I mean come on it was only Edward! Its not like I let some random take my calls.

The two of them don't exactly get along, they just deal since the only thing they have in common with each other is myself. It's not like they've ever really been in the same space as each other when I'm around or otherwise so I have no idea what they're problem is. Aren't guys supposed to be the ones who get along better since there isn't any bitchiness involved? Made evident in the fact that one of my best friends is indeed a male. I mean seriously!

He handed me the phone and I promptly answered.

"Hey babe."

"Hey yourself beautiful." He said sweetly. I internally rolled my eyes at his term of endearment. I Bella Swan am anything but beautiful, I'm just plain old boring brown eyed Bella.

"What's up?"

"Oh nothing, just wondering if you wanted to come hang tonight."

"Of course I will, I'll meet you at your place?"

"Sure, Sure."

"I'll be there soon, love you."

"Love you too beautiful." And with that I heard the familiar click signalling the end of the call.

"So I take it as my cue to leave?" Edward said amongst a mouthful of chips.

"I take it Renee's attempt at cooking us something failed yet again? And you know for sure that doesn't mean you have to leave you doof."

"Uh yeah I know. How is everything between you guys anyway?" He said not quite reaching my eyes.

"Things are great, you know same as usual. How about you and Tanya?" I said with a smile.

"Yeah we're still going strong, just bummed I couldn't convince her to transfer to Forks for senior year."

"I know! Tell me about it! I tried to convince her when we spoke last time, but I guess if our school isn't running the particular subject she wants then I guess it's a moot point anyway."

"Yeah of all the years they choose not to run it, it's so fucking frustrating, I would love to have my girlfriend at the same school." I rolled my eyes, receiving a pointed glare in return.

"Don't look at me like that! You know how I feel about that subject."

And he sure as hell did. We've spoken about this so many times already. He knows I enjoy not being around my boyfriend at school, because of my "irrational" fear of getting sick of each other eventually. I think Jacob and I have lasted so long because we've always got lots of things to talk about and keep things interesting, we haven't formed a routine like most high school couples have, and for that I'm grateful. I was also afraid because if a relationship were to end wouldn't things get awkward just being in the same space as them. What if it divides the friendship group and people end up taking sides. I wouldn't want to wish that on anybody. Don't get me wrong I admire the long-term couples I know who are able to do that it's just not me.

"Well anyway, I was thinking I'll go see Tanya later so I'll leave when you're ready to go."

"'Kay, well bring the chips up and rewind to where we left off in the movie, while I bring the drinks." I playfully nudged his side.

I grabbed the drinks and set off to my room. I walked in to find Edward propped up on his side of my bed, while I gracefully (who am I kidding I fell face first onto it after I set the drinks aside).

"Ever the klutz."

"Shut up Pornward!"

"I told you I don't need that shit."

"Yeah but it doesn't mean that you don't watch it secretly for recreational purposes, don't lie to me." I squealed as he started his tickle-fest on me.

"You make it sound like a drug."

"Yeah, well people can get addicted to that shit can't they?" I said struggling to breathe.

He wriggled his eyebrows "And you know this because …"

"Because of my mad Google skills, quit your inferring Cullen!"

"Ah yes your "mad Google skills" how could I forget, besides I could never lie to you Belly Bells."" I swear I felt him dig between ribs. "Why are you looking up porn addiction anyway? He asked between laughs.

"You know me I Google anything and everything! I probably discovered it through one of my frequent journeys through Wikipedia one click always leads to another."

"That is true." The bastard tickled me harder.

"Stop it or I'll pee! I swear to God I will!"

"I don't care it's your bed." He yelled while tickling me harder.

"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen if you lay another finger on me I'll, I'll …"

"I'll, I'll what Swan?" He said smugly while continuing his assault.

"I'll key your precious Volvo is what!" I yelled.

He stopped. That sure got his attention - that and the fact that someone simultaneously appeared at my door shaking their head at our usual antics.

"Cullen, get your hands off my baby girl. Don't you touch her, I still haven't hung my gun belt up." Said the gruff voice of my daddy dearest.

"Chief, you know it wasn't like that, and besides she threatened to key my Volvo. Who does that?"

"Yeah, well you'll get what's coming to you if you piss her off. Haven't you learnt anything over the years boy?"

"Apparently not sir." Edward said with a hint of a smirk in his voice.

I took this opportunity to glare at my best friend and got up to give my dad a hello kiss.

"I'll make you a sandwich then you can go sleep."

"Thanks Bells. I take it your mom's experimenting didn't go well today, where is she by the way?" He knowingly said.

"I'm guessing she's at my house, probably watching soap's with mom."

"Ah yes, Days of Our Wives or something right?"

"No dad, I think its Days of Our Lives." I chuckled.

"Huh, well I think it should be called that since that's all our wives do all day." He mumbled under his breath.

"Good one Chief! Edward laughed while high-fiving my dad.

"Don't let mom or Esme catch you saying stuff like that, they'll give you hell for it, you know they do other things apart from watching soaps all day."

"Don't I know it Bells." Dad smiled. "Don't I know it." With that he went to his room to change out of his uniform.

"Come keep me company in the kitchen, I'll fix us something too." I said while lugging myself out of bed. "The movie's a moot point now, so we'll finish it again later."

"Ay Ay Captain!" He saluted.

I just rolled my eyes and turned for the door. Remembering the time I almost did pee myself at the hilarity of my mother and Sponge Bob Square Pants …

I was in the living room with my mom while she was reading the paper, she was reading the headline out loud to me, I was half paying attention to what she was saying when I heard her say "Spoongi Boob". I peaked over her shoulder and had no idea what she was reading.

"Mom, what article are you reading from?" I asked perplexed.

She looked at me seriously and pointed to an article that mentioned Sponge Bob and a platypus.

I couldn't stop laughing to the point of serious tear leakage. I finally managed to get a hold of myself to ask her to repeat it.

"Mom what was that again?"

To which she replied seriously "Spoongi Boob"

I asked if I could borrow the paper, ran to Edward's house and relayed the whole story to him, garnering tears of his own at my mother's hilarity. We then proceeded to walk back to my place to a very confused looking Renee.

"Honey what's so funny?"

"Mom its SPONGE BOB not Spoongi Boob!"

"Oh! OH! How stupid must I have sounded." She said laughing while squinting at the paper.

My mom is anything but stupid; we just found out after that day that she would need a pair of reading glasses.

After we finished eating my amazing turkey, mustard and rocket sandwiches on toasted sourdough we both love so dearly we left the house each going to our respective partners.