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Bella POV

After I left my appointment with Dr. Cullen I went home and started cooking dinner for Charlie. The entire time I worked on making dinner I though over my talk with Carlisle. I couldn't believe they were back. It didn't surprise me to know that Edward hadn't come with them, yet it still seemed to relieve me. I missed him, and I knew I loved him, but I know that I obviously wasn't his mate. He obviously wasn't in love with me enough to stay even. Love is about risks to me, and for him that just didn't process. It still hurt to think of losing him, losing the affection and soft words to each other that we shared, but I knew that I had to keep my chin up because nothing was going to change what happened.

I got pretty excited about the fact that the Cullen family was back though. I didn't know what that meant in the long run but I was willing to agree to go to their house and have sit down with them the next day. After I finished putting together dinner and put it in the over the phone rang.

"Hello?" I said briskly.

"Hey Bells, uh, how's it going?" Jacob said back.

"Ha, uh. Ok I guess, and you?"

"Good, I just wanted to call and tell you that I was sorry for the way you left the other day.. I know it was less then pleasant.. But I did have a great time on Friday night."

"Yeah, well it definitely wasn't an ideal exit, and I paid for that. I had a good time too Jake, but I think we should talk about some of this face to face later."

"That sounds like a good idea Bells, but what do you mean you paid for it though?" Jake asked.

"Well, my dad made me go to the doctor to get birth control. So… yeah. Then he is getting me a cell phone so I can call him whenever I need to. " I said.

"Oh. Wow." He paused before he starting talking again. "I guess I'm glad I'm a guy then… my dad told me that I should be careful blah blah blah told me to get condoms. He did decide to tell me that we should be more quiet next time though. He also said "Good job Jake.""

My head tried to wrap around those last two sentences for almost a full minutes before I realized what he meant… Oh no, oh god,no, you've got to be kidding me.

"You've got to be kidding me Jake. He heard? Oh my god. Oh fuck, I'm never going to face your father again. I can't believe he said that…. I could've lived without him saying anything.. Blissful ignorance would've done!" I wailed into the phone.

"Bella, calm down. It's okay. It's not that big of a deal."

"Yeah, to you! Your dad probably thinks that I am a slut!"

"Oh Bella, you know he doesn't think that. You know he loves you. Hell you know even your dad probably isn't as angry as he would've been had it been someone else. It'll be ok. We will just be more careful next time." Jake said softly.

"Jake, I appreciate that.. and I think you are right about Charlie." I sighed "Well I'm going to go, I've got to get some homework done before dinner with Charlie, can I see you on Wednesday? "

"Yeah that works. Bye Bells." Jake said right before I hung the phone back up on the cradle.

That conversation was not fun. I didn't even know what I was going to say to Jake when I saw him. I knew that I had to draw some type of line, but I just wished it would be easier. After I finished my homework I went upstairs to pack away my books when I heard the front door open and close. I flinched when I thought about the conversation that I was about to have.

"Bella! I'm home. Can you come down here?" Charlie yelled up the stairwell.

"Hey dad." I said as I rounded the corner in the kitchen to find him planted in a chair at the kitchen table with his hands clasped together in front of him. Oh boy..

"So how did it go?" he asked looking over my shoulder.

"It went fine. I uh, got some pills." I practically whispered.

"Good, good. Well, here is your cell phone. I've already programmed the stations number my work cell and a couple of the deputies numbers in there for you." He said while handing me a shiny new iPhone. I wasn't expecting him to get me such a nice phone.

"Wow dad, this is really nice,thanks."

"No problem Bella. " he said while fiddling with the table cloth.

"Oh hey, uh, I saw Dr. Cullen today. They all moved back to town…except for Edward, and they invited me over for dinner tomorrow night. Is it alright if I go?"

"Yes, that fine. I heard they moved back. I wonder why they did. Well I am going to go get washed up for dinner." He said as he rose and went up the stairs to the bathroom and closing the door.

After dinner I took a shower and started painting my nails for something to do since I was so fidgety. I painted them a pale shimmery silver that I thought would look great with my new green top that I was going to wear the next day. Once I finished I admired my work. It looked pretty good, or so I thought so I put the cap back on the bottle and got up to switch the laundry. I decided that I would go ahead and lay out my clothes for the next day. I finally chose my new green top that had an empire waist and a low cut front, my grey long sleeved cascade cardigan and a pair of light blue jeans. I wasn't sure on shoes so I just grabbed the first thing within my reach. These will do… I thought to myself as I held up a pair of slightly worn penny loafers that my mother had sent to me. At the time I was appalled that she thought I would like them but after I wore them around town on errands they grew on me.

I dressed quickly after my alarm went off the next morning and then went to brush my teeth and wash my face. I ate a small breakfast of a piece of toast and one scrambled egg before I made my way out to my truck where I found Alice perched on the hood of my rusty beauty.

"Good morning Bella! You look so cute! You've been shopping!" She said as she hopped off of the truck.

"Hey Alice. Yeah, I went shopping… I had to have something to do since I no longer had as many friends to entertain me." I said with the sweetest of smiles.

"Oh Bella, I'm sorry… You can't even imagine how sorry I am." She replied while looking at me.

"Okay. Well I'm sure you are, and i didn't mean to be a cunt. It just come much too easily I suppose." I said after I realized how horrible my last statement sounded. I loved Alice, this was no way to talk to her… even if she left when I needed her most..

"Did you just say the "c" word Bella Swan?" she said as she stared wide eyed at my mouth like she expected a gorilla to climb out of it.

"I suppose I did. I guess you didn't see that coming, huh?" I giggled. "Well I've got to get going to school now Alice… Do you need a ride there?"

"Oh no, I will just meet up with Jasper there, but thanks for the offer."

"Alice, I meant to ask you.. why is Jasper at the school? Isn't he supposed to have already graduated?" I asked not really sure if this was a worthy question.

"He didn't want to stay at home with Rose and Em so we fudged his records up so he is missing just enough credits to come back to school." She replied cheerily before giving me a wave and taking off through the woods.

What an interesting way to start the day I thought to myself. I couldn't wait to see all of the Cullens, well almost all of them, but I still had what might be characterized at abandonment issues due to them. I knew in all reality that I just needed sit down and hear what they had to say, and that was what I was going to do.

By the time lunch time rolled around I had already heard enough whispers about the Cullen's to last me a lifetime. When I took my seat next to Angela in the cafeteria she started up a completely unrelated conversation much to my delight.

Since I didn't have to be at the Cullen's for another couple of hours after school ended I decided to go to the diner and read my book to pass the time. Once I got settled in my booth I ordered a cup of coffee and started on my book.

After about 45 minutes of reading my cell phone chimed to alert me of a text message. When I opened it and read it I let out a little giggle.

Quit hanging out at the diner and come hang out with us!

3 Alice

I proceeded to pay my bill and make my way out to my truck when one of my least favorite people stepped in front of me. Lauren Mallory.

"Hi there Bella. How are you doing?" she said while practically sneering at me.

"I'm fine Lauren but if you'll excuse me I need to get going…" I said as I pushed past her.

"Have you talked to the Cullen's yet? Haven't seen Edward ya know…"

"Actually I'm on my way over to their house now, and no bitch I haven't talked to him. We broke up." I replied icily.

"Wow, they still let you there even though you aren't dating their son? Ha, why?"

"That would be a result of friendship you moron." With that last statement I stormed out to my truck and drove all the way to the Cullens in silence.

Once I got the the Cullens house I slowly climbed out of the car and walked up the stairs. As soon as I stepped onto the porch the front door opened and I was met with the blinding smiles of both Carlisle and Esme.

"Bella dear, I'm so glad you're here!" Esme said.

"Hello again Bella." Carlisle said.

"Thank you Esme, Carlisle. It's very nice to see you." I smiled.

"Oh I've missed you so much Bella." Esme whispered in my ear as she hugged me tightly.

Once Esme release me Carlisle took a step forward and embraced me gently so that both of his arms wrapped around my back and my face was pressed into his chest. Before I could stop myself I took a deep breathe and relaxed my body into his. He smelled amazing, nothing like Edward though. Carlisle didn't smell just sweet, his scent seemed like a citrus spice mix. I found it almost completely intoxicating. I could've stayed there in his arms breathing him in for hours, but soon my mind caught up with my actions and I made a move to back away. Before I completely untangled myself Carlisle game me a gentle squeeze and then let his arms fall to his sides.

I hoped no one noticed how much I enjoyed that….

"Bella dear are you hungry? Would you like to eat now or later on?" Esme asked sweetly.

"Oh I've just had a good bit of coffee at the diner so I think I will wait to eat. There is only so much I can fit in there."

"That's what she said!" rang from the staircase that Emmett was barreling down.

"Pardon, son?" Carlisle asked Emmett with a quizzical expression on his face.

"That's all you Emmett." I sniggered.

"Shit, okay. Well it's like a game. Whenever someone says something that could be interpreted as sexual, another person says "That's what she said!" " Emmett said while looking from Esme and Carlisle whose expressions changed from curiosity to almost mortification.

"Emmett, was that really the wisest choice, having that be the first thing out of your mouth when your sister came over?" Esme snapped at him.

"Esme dear, it's just a joke." Carlisle said while he patted her on her arm.

"Yes, but it's vile! She is a young lady and should be treated with respect. Not have everything she said turned around on her!"

"Esme, really? Please just drop this. I think I can handle some sexual innuendo, okay? " I said to Esme rather harshly.

"Fine." She paused "I'm sorry, I just… ugh nevermind dear."

"Shall we sit down in the living room then?" Carlisle said.

Soon Rose, Emmett, Jasper, Alice, Esme, Carlisle and I were all situated in the living room. I sat perched on the edge of the sofa with my hands clasped in front of me.

"So why did you all come back?" I asked figuring that I would rather just get this over and done with.

"To be frank Bella, I've been having visions of Victoria and another young vampire and since I wasn't completely sure what they meant I encouraged the family to come back to protect you." Alice said before she continued. "There are other reasons of course, the main one being that we simply missed you. You are a part of this family just as much as any of us, and it was hurting us all by being away from you."

"Believe me when I say we were all hurting. The emotions of this bunch of vampires for the last few months have been quite unpleasant darlin'." Jasper drawled out while sending me a wave of sincerity.

"Way to seal the deal with the emotional wave there Jasper." I joked.

Small chuckles were heard all around the room.

"I really did miss you guys, and don't get me wrong… I'm glad you're back but I don't want this to become an issue with you know your son being the vampire who declared that he was tired of pretending for me. Not to mention him leaving me in the fucking woods! Who does that?" I practically screamed.

Quicker then I could fully comprehend Carlisle was up from his seat and letting out a low level growl that sounded completely sexy…I'd never heard him growl before. I could practically feel my body reacting, however a quick nudge from Jasper who was sitting beside me put my mind back on track.

"He did what?" Carlisle almost roared.

"He left me in the woods after he told me that you guys were moving. He said that he was tired of pretending to be something he wasn't and he finished up by telling me he didn't want me." I whispered knowing full well that they could all hear me clearly.

"What an enormous dick!" Rosalie yelled surprising me since I hadn't heard a word out of her since I'd arrived.

Grabbing the bull by the horns I decided that this was the moment…

"That's what she said!" I giggled.

"Nice one little sister!" Emmett said enthusiastically as he picked me up and spun me around in a small circle in the center of the room.

As he let me down I stood still for a few seconds before deciding to take a step. I immediately stumbled and started to fall over before a set of cool strong arms caught me.

"Alright, can we get back on track now?" Carlisle said whilst hoisting me up into a standing position.

"Sweetie are you ok?" he almost whispered while looking at my face carefully all the while holding my shoulders.

He's got beautiful hair….it's so….. perfect….

I shook my head in an attempt to clear it before looking at Carlisle once again and saying "Peachy keen… Thanks for catching me. You're a doll."

I straightened myself and went back to my seat where I took a deep breath and continued on with the conversation.

"Listen you guys, I know that he was right. I figure I can't possibly be his mate if he was able to leave me like that… But I'm sure that he loved me, even if only a little.. and I loved him, maybe I still do a little. But what really hurt was the fact that you all left with him, without a word to spare to your little human pet."

"You know you are not a pet to us Bella. I am sorry, as we all are that we let him talk us into leaving you. However when we left we were under the impression that he told you the same reason he told us he wanted to leave which was for your safety. He said that your life was in danger too much around us, since we brought that into your life it was our responsibility to rid you of the cause. Meaning us." Carlisle said.

"That's what he told you guys?" I asked.

"Yeah, he did… But Bella, I think you've got a point there with the mate thing… He couldn't have just left like that especially without no contact what so ever. The mating bond between Jasper and I is much to strong for us to even leave one each other like that. We are practically attached at the hip." Alice said.

"He did love you, very much. Never doubt that, but I agree. His feeling could've just been amplified to where I couldn't tell because of the newness of a relationship for him." Jasper added.

"Bella, we are all very sorry. Will you accept our apology?" Esme asked nervously.

"Of course. I missed you all very much, and I would like to spend time with you again… but please.. don't ever make a decision for me like that. I know you guys are dangerous vampires and what not but you are not in charge of my life. Make your own choices when you want to move… and don't let Edward tell you what to do. It makes you all look like pussies." I said rather passionately.

"Christ Bella! You've got a potty mouth little girl!" Emmett hollered.

"Nuh-uhhh" I said before I stuck my tongue out at him.

After we all finished up talking and I got a couple more apologies from them Esme and Alice each grabbed a hand of mine and led me to the kitchen where they prepared lasagna with a loaf of garlic cheese bread. Once it was done I ate a hefty portion with several pieces of bread before I finally had enough.

Once I was done we all went to the living room where Jasper and Emmett played the wii while Carlisle read a medical journal and Esme knitted.

"Bella! I saw your dad give you a new iPhone, let me hold it so that I can put everyones number in it." Alice said as she bounced towards me.

"Oh you got an iPhone? What was the occasion to get a gift Bells?" Emmett said as he paused the game to look at me.

"Oh nothing too exciting I suppose….He just thought I needed one, you know so that I could reach him at anytime and what not. I kinda got in trouble for not calling him so I guess this is his positive reaction." I said as I felt the blush rise to my cheeks.

"Ooooh, what did Miss Swan get in trouble for?" Emmett asked while showing his dimples.

"I already said. I forgot to call him."

"Well why was it such a big deal? Did you stay out too late?"

"No Emmett, I didn't come home." I finally said flustered with the situation.

"Wait a minutes! Bells why are you blushing?"

"Emmett, stop. She clearly doesn't want to talk about it!" Rose snapped.

"No! "

"Emmett, seriously its not that interesting." I innocently said while playing with a loose thread on my shirt.

"You blushing is always interesting." Carlisle spoke from the corner.

I looked up to see Carlisles battling between embarrassment and confusion.

That's a weird combo…

"Ook.." Emmett said as he turned back around to look me in the eyes "So you stayed out late, whats the big deal? Why the tinted cheeks Swan?"

It was at this point that I couldn't decipher whether Emmett was trying to goad me into admitting what he had already figured out or he honestly just wanted to know. So I made the choice to give a little to get him to shut up, because I knew otherwise he would keep at this for weeks.

"I spent the night at my friends house, Emmett. Charlie didn't like that, and he showed up while I was still there. It wasn't fun, now can we drop this?" I pleaded.

"Why would be such a big deal, human teenage girls have sleepovers all the time?" Emmett said.

"Emmett!" Carlisle said briskly "Enough."

"Fuck Emmett, are you really that dense?" Jasper added.

Then Emmetts face dawned a look of sheer shock. He looked like he had just found out that Santa Claus was a transvestite. At that point I knew he knew so I was praying to God he would let this drop.

No such luck.

"Oh my god Bella, you were with a guy!" he said in amazement.

"Thank you for refreshing my memory Emmett."

"Wait, you said your dad showed up?... That's priceless!" he snickered.

"It wasn't as bad as you think it was. Now can we please move on now that your entire family has been updated on my weekend activies?" I said sweetly.

"Yes, I'm sure we can Bella now that the rest of the family knows." Carlisle said while standing up.

It was at that point that both Carlisle and Alice froze in acknowledgement to what he had just said seeing as they both had already known.

"What? Why did Carlisle know and we didn't…Ohh…. Bella.. You didn't.. uh…" Emmett said looking amazingly embarrassed yet mad at the same time.

"Thanks Carlisle! Would you like to tell them about the rest of my appointment too?"

"Bella I apologize, it slipped out. I did not mean to make it sound as if I knew… all of it. Which I don't. It is your choice to share the rest my dear." Carlisle said while looking me straight in the eyes.

"Fuck, fine. Ok Emmett. I spent the night at my friends house because I was too drunk to drive home. I didn't have sex. Jakes dad is my dads best friend and he knew that Jake and I went out in a group the night before so he came to see if I was there, he saw my truck, asked Jakes dad if I was there…. They didn't see me on the couch, but then they found in Jakes room. My dad freaked out, made me go get a pap, which I didn't do because it would be weird for me having Carlisle do that, however he was kind enough to give me a sample pack of birth control pills to make my dad happy. Oh and he also got me a phone so that I could call him lest this situation arise again." I practically yelled.

I couldn't believe I had told them that much but it wasn't like I told them what Jake and I had done in his bedroom. I didn't want them to think I was having sex with random people. The entire situation had me angry though, I was angry that Carlisle had implied he knew, I was angry that I told them even though it was simpler that way, but I as even more angry that I felt the need to say anything at all.

"Well then, this has been amazingly fun. I can't wait to do it again. If you all will pardon me I'm going to go home and do some human things. Goodnight" I said as I started towards the door with my step heavy.

Before I even got to the doorway I was picked up by Emmett and given a hug that rivaled most.

"I'm sorry little sis… that wasn't nice of me." He whispered in my ear.

Jasper stood a few feet away with Alice who both muttered apologies while Jasper sent me a wave of sincerity tinged with a bit of humor.

"Thanks Emettt." I said as I walked out the door waving goodbye to the rest of the family that had gathered in the hallway.

Once I got home I couldn't help but think about what had taken place at the Cullens.

I felt stupid that I was angry enough to say all those things in front of them. I also felt stupid when I thought about the fact that most teenage girls would've gossiped to their best girlfriend about a night like that with a guy. Yet I Isabella Swan told a room full of vampires.

After school the next day I went straight home and called Jake. He told me that he would be over in about a half hour so I set about finishing my science homework before he got there. True to his word a knock sounded at the door 28 minutes later.

"Come in!" I yelled from my seat on the couch.

Jake came in and gave me a peck on the cheek before sitting down next to me.

"Hey Bells." He said.

"Hey, so uh what's going on with you?"

"Oh nothing much. Just hanging out with a cute girl is all." Jake said nonchalantly.

"Smooth Jake." I said as I rolled my eyes.

"So Bella…. I really did have a good time the other night, I'm sorry how it ended though. I do want you to know that I'd like it to happen again though, but not like a friends with benefits thing. I'd like to date you." Jake said tipping his head back to look at the ceiling to avoid eye contact.

This was the moment I had been dreading not because the idea of dating Jake was repulsive, but I didn't want to ruin our friendship. I couldn't think of a great solution in words so I figured I could wing it.

"Jake I really appreciate that, I want you to know that. But I just don't think I want to ruin our friendship by dating…. Do you think we could just hang out for now and maybe later on down the road we could see? I just am really overwhelmed right now with everything that's happened this week. Between my dad finding us and the Cullens coming back I think I just need some time to process everything." I said while reaching over to hold his hand in mine.

"Oh so that's it is it? You're gonna start dating that rich Edward prick again?" Jake said scornfully.

"No! Don't be an ass. He didn't even come back with his family and he isn't anytime soon either. I wouldn't take him back even he was though." I said "Please look at me Jake"

"Bella… I'm sorry. I guess I'm just bitter for being turned down." He said as he tried to smile.

"It's ok. I understand Jake."

"I'm going to get going, I've got to stop by the store for dad before I get home… but before I go can I get a goodbye kiss?" he asked as he leaned forward.

"Sure…" I whispered as his face approached mine.

His warm lips met mine for a mere moment before he pulled me to him by the back of my head gently. Our mouths moved together gently until until a knock sounded at the door. I broke away and immediately and stood up telling Jake that he should get a move on if he needed to get to the store.

"God forbid I ever wanna fuck, I'll never be able to do it with this pattern keeping on…" I muttered under my breath on the way to the door.

I opened the door to find none other then Carlisle Cullen leaning against the railing on the stoop with a wide grin on his face. I felt my cheeks flush as I realized he heard my comment. I ushered Jake out the door while Carlisle and Jake nodded to each other as some form man-hello.

Once Jake was gone I welcomed Carlisle inside, as he stepped past me into the house I couldn't help but breathe in his scent that practically made my mouth water.

"Sorry to interrupt Bella. I hate to be a part of your unfortunate pattern." Carlisle said with a smirk on his face.

I couldn't help but laugh, I was embarrassed that he heard me but I couldn't find myself to feel the usual level of mortification that felt around others.

"Why thank you Carlisle for apologizing. I'm sorry you had to hear that.. I didn't mean it…. Yet it seems to be true. Huh?" I said.

"Well the third time is a charm you know." He said suggestively.

"Well it sure isn't happening with Jake, that was more of a… goodbye kiss earlier."

"Oh really? Is he not of your interest?" he questioned.

"Eh, he's cute enough but he just is my best friend right now, and I don't want to ruin that." I said.

"I can understand that." He said before he continued "Bella I wanted to properly apologize for last night, it just… slipped out…"

He seemed stunned at his own admission which confused the hell out of me, how do you let that shit just slip out?

"It's alright, I forgive you. I know that things like that happen sometimes." I said.

I sat down on the couch with my feet under me while Carlisle stood in the entryway look at me. I felt like he was analyzing my every move, I could feel his eyes on me, but I didn't mind. When I started thinking about him looking at me my mind wandered and I wondered if he like what he saw.

He's married….. and your ex-boyfriends dad… that's a big no no Bella!

I looked up at him and tried to keep my eyes from scanning over his body and said "Please sit down."

"Thank you, I think I will. I'm awfully tired after my long shift at the hospital." He jested as he winked at me.

That wink caused a tingle of heat go down into my core where I felt my panties dampen.

Damn he is like sex on legs..

Carlisle stiffened momentarily and gazed at me with hooded eyes before he finally settled in the seat next to me on the couch.

"Wanna watch tv for a while? I finished all my homework and I don't really feel like doing anything productive at the moment" I asked while I resituated my self so that my arms were wrapped around me knees.

"I'd love to Bella" he replied while handing me the remote from the coffee table.