AN: S. Meyer owns The Twilight Saga.

This chapter covers James' birthday party at the beach house. This will give you an idea of the groups relationship. And small insight of their life style. This chapter is a bit long, sorry.

Chapter 2

~Edward~

"Em! Help me unload this shit!" I leaned into Emmett's G55 AMG and grabbed a few bags. James should have bought all the food sooner.

Fucking procrastinator. Always leaving shit up to me.

It's not even my damn party!

"Did you buy the ribs I asked for?" Emmett was running out of the house with a black speedo on.

What. The. Fuck?

"Emmett, what... the fuck... are you wearing?" I was laughing so hard I dropped the grocery bags.

"What? It's an Avenger Water Polo Suit. I look good in it, besides Rose loves it," he flexed, "she said it's 'Very European of me' or some shit like that. Point is: she bought and loves it." He shrugged and picked up the charcoal bags.

"I would say more, but it's just too damn easy." I picked the bags from the floor and followed him to the door.

"You know Eddie, it wouldn't hurt you to try new things out. You never know, you might like them?"

"Okay, one, don't call me Eddie. Two, I beg to differ, that," pointing at his too tight, too small male bikini, "would definitely hurt me." All of a sudden, he turned to face me with a smug grin.

What's he up to?

"Tanya just got here," he wagged his eyebrows.

Shit.

"It's her brothers party, why wouldn't she be here?" I tried to sound indifferent.

"You and I, including the whole damn school, know that she isn't her only because it's her brothers birthday part."

"Drop it Em, I don't want to talk about it." I tried to move past him but he blocked that way.

"She's wearing the scantiest bikini I have ever seen," he said in a teasing voice.

"Good, I'll be sure and tell Rosalie you were checking it out," he rolled his eyes and I tried to unsuccessfully go around him again, "Look, I don't really care Em."

"You don't? Sure about that? Because she thinks you care," he chuckled, "seriously little bro, why aren't you dating her? She's fun, sexy, smart, and she's all over your nuts. What more do you want?"

I really didn't want to discus this with him here... or anywhere.

"I'm just not into her that way, she's not what I'm looking for. I don't want to complicate shit by dating her and having that relationship crash and burn."

"Jesus, what are you looking for? Perfection? I'll let you in on a little secret bro," he leaned in close to my ear, "PERFECTION DOESN'T EXIST!" he yelled

"FUCK, EM! You're gonna blow my fucking eardrum out asshole," I let out a deep sigh, "I know it doesn't exist, I'm not stupid," I checked my ear, making sure no blood was coming out.

"Well then, what's the problem? You don't know the relationship wont work unless you try. You've meet thousands of girls and not one is your type. I think you might have set your standards a little too high." With that he turned to open the door.

We walked to the kitchen to find Alice perched on top of the counter and Jasper putting the tap's on the keg's.

"Your back, thank goodness," Alice jumped off the counter and helped me with the bags," I need to talk to you Edward, now." She set the bags on the table and hauled me to one of the bedroom upstairs.

"What is it Alice?" She locked the door and turned to me with her hands on her hip.

"Are you and Tanya dating?" She narrowed her eyes and studied my reaction carefully.

What?

My eyes widened in horror, "NO! God, no. Where would you get that from?"

"Because Tanya is leading everyone to believe you two are an item," she growled.

Alice is very protective of Emmett and me. She knows that most of the girls were out for our money or to climb the social latter. When Em first started dating Rosalie, Alice was like a fucking privet-eye. She did a background check on Rose and the Hale's. After she was convinced that Rosalie was not after money or had her own private agenda she backed off. But Rose's family was more then pleased that their daughter was dating a Cullen. And when Alice fell for Jasper, well let's just say Mrs. Hale just about had a heart attack.

"Alice, you know that I wouldn't date her. So why are you getting worked up over nothing?" I put my arm around her tiny shoulders to calm her down.

"Because I don't like the sick way she tries to claim you as hers," she pouted, "Your my brother Edward, and I love you. I don't want Tanya or any other girl taking advantage of you."

"I wouldn't let any one take advantage of me or our family, Alice. Don't worry about Tanya, she's just spoiled and always wants her way." I kissed Alice on the forehead and opened the door but Alice stopped me.

"Edward?"

"Yes, Alice?" I sighed and turned around.

"I know you don't want to talk about it, but I'm worried that you're going to end up alone," her brows coming together.

"Alice, I'm only seventeen. I'm not looking for a wife."

"I know that, but...it's just, Em has Rose and I have Jazz. I hate for you to be the odd man out all the time. It would be nice if you had someone to share things with," she shrugged and looked down.

"Alice, look at me," she peaked from under her lashes, "I'm fine, really. I don't need anyone to make me feel complete," that was a lie, I hope the pixie didn't see through it, "I don't mind being alone. I'll wait as long as I need to for my soul mate, okay?" I brought her in for a hug. Alice was always looking out for our best interest, that was just one of the many reasons I would do anything for her.

"I know, it's just... I'm so happy and Em is too. I want that same happiness for you too. And I don't want you to wait long to get it either," she wrapped her skinny arms around my waist.

"Alice, contrary to what you and Em might believe, people usually don't find their soul mates in high school." I rubbed her back and stepped to the door.

"Well, I'm not giving up...so, there are a few friends I want you to meet an-," I had to cut her off before she got out of hand.

"No blind dates Alice." I gave her a stern look.

"If I introduce them before you go out on a date, it wont be a blind date." She looked hopeful.

"No, Alice."

"Fine, but I'll still keep an eye out." She crossed her arms over her chest and stomped out.

A few hours later and the party was in full swing. It seemed like the whole school was here, including some of Hollywood's starlets. Of course, the paparazzi was staked out front of the house and I could spot out a few hiding in some bushes.

Emmett, Rosalie, Alice, Jasper, James, Tanya, and myself were sitting around the patio table taking shots of tequila and having some fun.

"Come on Edward! One round that's all. You're not that drunk, you can handle one round." Em was challenging everyone to a arm wrestling match.

"Fuck no, you'll dislocate my shoulder...again." Last time he did that Esme got pissed at both of us. And I was definitely too drunk. I've been drinking since I got here.

"Awww, it wont happen again. Scouts honor." lifting three fingers in the air.

"No. Challenge James," I suggested trying to advert the attention from me.

"What do you say birthday boy? Up for a challenge?" Em gave him a taunting smirk.

James slam down his shot and went to position himself across Emmett.

"You're fucking on, Kong," James chuckled at Em.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a challenger!" Em's voice boomed over the music. Rose jumped off Em's lap and counted down.

"Okay, ready?" they both nodded, "3, 2, 1, GO!" Rose shouted.

Emmett pined James' hand in no time at all.

"FUCK. ME!" James cried out, "you fucking broke it!" he cradled his hand on his chest while he was jumping up and down.

Every one at the table erupted in laughter.

"Let...me...see," Em laughed and reached out for James' hand.

"Shit no, fucking gorilla! You might break it more," he leaned away from Em's stretched out arm. If i didn't know any better, I would say he wanted to cry.

Oh, shit! He was crying!

"Stop being such a pussy James," Tanya scolded, "let me look at it," she grabbed his hand and looked at it, "It's not broken, just put some ice on it," she let go of his and and sat down next to me.

"Come on, I'll get you some ice," Alice said gesturing for Jazz and James to follow her.

"Come on baby, let's go for a 'walk on the beach,' bring the tequila," Em got up and swung Rose over his shoulder and walked to the shore.

"So, we're all alone now," Tanya scooted her chair closer to mine.

"Guess so," I laid back and rested my head on the back of the chair, trying to enjoy my buzz.

"Do you like my bikini? I bought it thinking of you," I heard her chair scooting even closer.

"I dunno, it's nice," I felt the breeze through my hair.

"You know what I think is nice?" I raised my eyebrows without opening my eyes and shook my head, "the way your board short hang so low," she whispered in my ear.

What?

"Ah, Tanya, what are ya' doing?" her fingers were lightly tracing the muscles on my stomach.

"Nothing, why? Do you want to do something?" she whispered.

"Tanya I don't...we shouldn't, I mean," I was so drunk I couldn't think straight.

Fuck, not good.

"I don't think we shou-," she placed her finger on my lips.

"Shhh, you think too much Edward," she started licking my ear, "just relax and enjoy it," she moved down my jaw and to my throat.

I shook my head to clear my clouded thoughts. I grabbed her shoulders and pushed her away.

"Tanya, I don't feel that wa-," she crushed her lips to mine.

"Don't worry about it Edward," she said between kisses, "It's okay, I know," she nibbled at my bottom lip, "we don't have to be dating to fuck, right?" she continued to kiss my throat making her way down my chest.

"I don't...ah, I mean...you want something more, I can't give...and it's not fair for you t-," she cut me off again.

"Edward, just fuck me. Fuck me, no strings attached," she pulled on the ties that held her bikini top on and tossed it to the side.

Holy. Shit.

Tanya got down on her knees and started licking my stomach and sucked under my navel.

"Tanya...don't," my vision was starting to darken and my eyelids were getting heavier.

She didn't stop. I felt her hand pulling on the string of my shorts and felt her hot mouth on hip. The last thing I remember was her tugging my shorts down.

***

I woke up the next morning with a head-splitting headache. The sun was bright and it was starting to get hot. I tried to draped my arm over my eyes, but something heavy was on it. I turned my face to see what it was and gasped.

Fuck. Me. Twice.

Tanya was sleeping next to me. We were laying on a lounge chair in the back patio. I moved my arm from under her slowly so not to wake her up. I got up and felt a breeze where I shouldn't feel a breeze. I looked down to see that I was butt naked. I lifted the blanket that was covering us to see if she was dressed.

Fuck. No, she wasn't dressed.

I quickly looked around for my board shorts. I spotted them on the floor by the table were we all at. I ran and pulled them on before any one saw.

SHIT! The paparazzi!

How much did they see? Did they get any pictures? Is it all over the web by now? Fuck, Esme is going to be pissed!

I ran to the house grabbed my keys and sprinted to my car. I know it was a chicken shit thing to do, but I needed to clear my mind and evaluate the situation.

About an hour later I arrived home and parked the Volvo in the garage. I tried to make my way to my room undetected, but Esme has hearing like a fucking k-9.

"Edward is that you?" she yelled from the kitchen.

"How did you know it was me?" I tried to tame my hair and straiten out my clothes.

"If it was Emmett it would have sounded like a stampede of buffalo was running through the house. If it was Alice, I would have heard all the items she carries in that huge bag clanking around," She walked out of the kitchen and headed towards me, "I would have heard Carlisle's shoes against the marble floor. When it's you Edward, all I hear is the door open and close but nothing else. You're silent as a mouse sweetheart," She smiled and leaned in to kiss my cheek before she abruptly stopped.

She stepped back and wrinkled her nose.

"Edward, honey, what is that foul smell?" she leaned in to sniff and quickly leaned away, "Is that beer and tequila?" she put her hands on her hip and tapped her foot.

Yes, defiantly Alice's mom.

"Um, James' 18th birthday party remember?" I smiled sheepishly.

"I remember, I also remember it been a 18th birthday party not a 21st birthday party," she sighed and led me to the living room onto the couch.

"Edward, I know you, Alice, and Emmett are young and want to enjoy it. But drinking the way you do is dangerous. I know Alice and Emmett drink too, but not like you," she put one hand on each side of my face, "Did you pass out again? Tell me the truth. I rather hear it from you than to see it on T.V. or read it in a magazine."

I took a deep breath and let it out slowly. I hated causing Esme pain or anguish.

"Yes, I blacked out again." She nodded and removed her hands from my face.

"How much did you drink this time?" She took one of my hands in hers.

"I don't know. A few beers, a bottle of tequila...I think, maybe more." I didn't want to lie to her. Plus she would find out soon enough anyways. She always finds out.

"Anything else I need to know? Battery charges, DUI, breaking a paparazzi's camera? And is Alice or Emmett involved?" How well she knew us.

"No, nothing like that. But..." should I tell her? Shit, I might as well before she hears it from Camilla VonHarper, "Don't get mad, okay?" She took a deep breath.

"Those world's are a little scary when they come out of your mouth Edward," she sighed, "Very well, I wont get upset. Go on."

"I think...I mean... I can't say for sure. Remember that I passed out okay, but... I think... I slept with Tanya VonHarper." I held my breath waiting for her reaction.

Esme's face turned red, then purple, then back to red, and back to her pale color. She took a long, deep breath before she spoke again.

"Edward Anthony Cullen! How could you be so irresponsible! You know very well what that family wants. What if you got her pregnant, then what? I will not have any grandchild of mine born out of wedlock. Is that what you want? Do you want to end up with Tanya VonHarper? You want James Sr and Camilla as your in-laws?" she shrieked sending a shiver down my spine, "Honestly Edward, I thought you were smarted then that. Oh, just wait till Alice finds out. Maybe she can knock some sense into you. What would your parents say!?" that one stung, "They would kill me for not raising you properly." Esme shook her head and placed it on her hands.

Shit. Please don't cry, please don't cry...

"Mom, you did raise me properly. I'm just, I don't know what I'm going through. Maybe it's just a phase or some shit like that," she raised her brow, "Sorry. I know I'm more reckless then Alice or Emmett but... I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to disappoint you, honestly. The last thing I want is to bring you or dad any type of shame. I don't know how to explain it, I don't think I'm hurting anyone when I'm doing these things," I pulled her in to my arms, "I love you so much Esme. You and Carlisle took me in when I lost my parents and gave me the same love and devotion you give Alice and Emmett. I didn't plan to sleep with Tanya, it was never my intention to do so."

"Oh, sweetheart. You don't bring us shame, never say that. Carlisle and I love you so much, I don't want to see you mess up your life. If you keep going down this reckless path, I don't even want to think what might happen to you. I don't want to lose you to a car accident or a greedy family," she kissed my cheek, "Promise me you'll be more careful."

"I promise," I kissed the top of her head and gave her a tight hug.

"Okay, I'll try to straiten this mess out. Hopefully Carlisle doesn't find out you passed out again. He'll definitely take you to the morgue to see those poor souls that were killed by drunk drivers this time," she got up and headed for the kitchen but stopped and turned around, "Edward, sweetie, please take a long shower. The smell of beer, tequila and cheap sex isn't you," I laughed and ran up the stairs.

"Oh, Edward?!" I stopped and turned around.

"Yes, mother?" I responded nervously.

"Did you use a condom or is she on the pill?" she raised one eyebrow.

FUCK! Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck and shit!

"Um, I ah...er..."

"Edward? Please tell me you used some type of protection. Any kind of protection."

"I don't know," I pointed to my chest, "blacked out, remember?" I smiled sheepishly.

"Oh, dear Lord. Give me the strength," she sighed then mumbled something else as she made her way to the kitchen. Something about karma, Woodstock and one joint.

Esme and a joint? Bad girl.

Yes, Edward fucked up royally!

Did they or didn't they? Hmmm, let me know.