AN: Disclaimer - Roses are red, Violets are blue, I do not own Twilight, so please don't sue.

Chapter two! Enjoy, read and review!

~Unearthed Beauty.

Three Cheers for Five Years

It was Friday, and the plane ride to Seattle was uneventful. I slept the quite a bit of the way because Alice kept me up late the night before; re-packing everything. Apparently there is a correct and incorrect way to pack clothing; I do not pack correctly.

When we in Seattle to switch planes, Alice decided to practically harass the security guards to make sure that her five large suitcases, and my and two medium suitcases (yeah, you know who has the self-control in this relationship) were going to be on the correct plane. After I convinced the airport security that Alice was not on drugs, and that it was just a lack of sleep adrenalin rush, I ran us both to the gate where we switched planes to fly the hour to Port Angeles. I was completely exhausted.

It was three forty-seven pm when we landed and I could not believe how much energy that one, tiny, lovable, pixie could hold. Even with the few bumpy hours of sleep we got on the first plane, she was still talking a mile a minute about all the shopping we we're going to do this summer! Good lord, doesn't she have an off button? I asked myself fully knowing it futile to even think for one second that she does.

I now thank God daily that she wants to major in fashion; I heard that the fashion internships were a grueling occupation. Maybe, I thought to myself, if she got some discipline knocked into her, she might actually calm down a little. I almost scoffed at that; who in the world could calm down that hyperactive shopaholic? But overall, I was not really surprised with her choice for college major, especially seeing as her favorite past time was Bella Barbie. But I was honestly impressed with the sketches she drew; they were truly amazing. I was just pissed off because I only had about forty-five minutes of sleep.

College for myself, well I was thinking about majoring in business and having a minor in English literature. I wanted to start my own bookshop. I smiled at the memories of the previous summers when I worked part time in a bookshop. I loved idea of owning my own business.

The summer back in Phoenix when I was fifteen, I saw this quaint, little bookshop: Italian Inks. The owner of the store loved me; I was there, almost daily, scoping for new releases and trying to aquire the classics I ruined completely by reading them so often. The owner of the store was such a sweet old lady. Emilia Grace; she offered me a position part time, and taught me everything there is to know to own a shop. It was now up to me to get the official education and the diploma so I can finally get the appropriate loans to start my dream.

At baggage claim, Alice and I collected the tremendous amount of suitcases we brought and scanned the crowd for Charlie.

There he was, just as I remembered him: his unruly, dark brown hair and crinkling smile that could light up the whole world. He hadn't seen me yet but I could tell by the way his smile was plastered to his face that he was excited to have me back. It has been a long five years.

I grabbed Alice's hand and tried to run to Charlie; tried is the key word, I am a klutz here. I might have been a little over excited to see him, so I didn't notice the "wet floor" sign and did the classic, and slipped. Charlie now knew where I was. I was sprawled on the floor with Alice on top of me. When I fell, I tried to grab onto her (yes the four-foot-nine, tiny, woman) to catch my fall, therefore, she fell with me. We were now laughing hysterically; at the whole situation and from being deprived of sleep.

Charlie walked up to us laughing the whole way. He took my hand to help me up after Alice sprang up to fix her black and white floral skirt and fitted black sweater. Once I was up right, he pulled me into a hug. It was a little awkward, but only because I was just lying on the floor of the airport baggage claim, laughing in a very hyena-ish way. We pulled apart after finally calming down from the whole debacle.

"Bells, of course I find you when you are having a moment." Charlie laughed as we walked towards our luggage. As I knew he would be; he was completely shocked to find that there we're seven fairly large suitcases. I just shook my head.

"I told Alice you'd bring the cruiser, but she wouldn't listen. I couldn't stop her, honestly! If there isn't enough room, I could pay for a cab and she could ride with her whole wardrobe." I told Charlie as he stood there, his mouth slightly gaping. He shook his head, to clear it I was guessing.

"No Bells, it's alright. We'll try and make it work." He said as we pick up the baggage; with one lonely suitcase left on the floor. We turned and found a random kid and paid him ten dollars to help get that last suitcase to the car. Once there, we fit (surprisingly) the entirely too large amount of luggage, in the car and back seat. Alice sat in the back and was a little squished, but it was necessary. I mean; it was her stuff.

On the road Charlie and I flowed easily into conversation: he asked about mom, if the plane ride went smoothly, and if we wanted to go out to eat tonight after I caught up with and introduced Alice to the gang.

"Everything went great, mom is good a little sad about me being in Seattle for school and all but I know she's happy to finally be with Phil. We don't have to go out tonight dad; I can make dinner. I know you boys probably haven't had a real home cooked meal in years, unless Mrs. Hale sent over food for you two." I laughed a little nervously, I was feeling slightly guilty about going out to dinner. Knowing Charlie, he would want to pay for everyone; he wasn't exactly rich, and I didn't want him to feel obligated to pay for take out for me all summer.

"No, Bells its fine. I don't want you cooking and cleaning as soon as you got back!" He laughed. He was still smiling, so I gave in realizing he wasn't going to give up. That was one of the things I truly admired about Charlie; when he had is mind made up, nothing could tear him away from doing anything.

"Alright, but I'm making your favorite tomorrow night! Got it?" I compromised playfully, pretending to be stern.

"Yes Ma'am!" He laughed.

The rest of the ride went smoothly. Charlie got to know Alice pretty well, and I could tell that he already loved her like a daughter. As we got closer to town, about twenty minutes until we got to the house, he got a little twitchy.

"Hey Bella…" Charlie started out a little nervously.

"Yes?" I asked, now curious as to why my normally happy-go-luck father's mood just suddenly changed.

"You remember Billy Black down in La Push?" he asked glancing over at me.

"Sort of, isn't his son Jacob, the one that used to eat worms?" I asked remembering the deep russet colored boy who chased me with a worm dangling from his grimy fingers trying to put it in my hair. I wasn't all too thrilled about meeting Jacob again, he was the same age as me but was extremely annoying when he a little kid. I just hoped he grew out of his worm eating stage. I mentally shuddered at that.

"Yeah, well, Billy's now in a wheelchair and can't drive anymore. I knew you were in need of a car to get around town with, and for college in the fall. So I thought it would a good idea that you should have it." He said, glancing nervously towards me again.

"Sure dad, that sounds great! I was actually going to talk to you later this week about going out to find a car. How much does he want for it?" I asked. I knew I needed to get one, and get one soon.

"Um, I kind of already bought it…you know as a homecoming present." He sort of rushed the words towards the end of that because he knew that this was the part of the whole explanation that had him worried. I don't like it when people buy me gifts; I used to throw fits as a kid whenever I got one. I'm not normal, I know. That is usually what everybody loves, getting gifts. Nope. Not me.

"Ooo, Charlie!! You just did the biggest wrong you could! How could you…?" Alice teased Charlie, mocking him in a shame filled voice, shaking her little spiked head. I blew a raspberry at her; I'll show her! I thought.

"Wow, Charlie! Thanks; you really shouldn't have though…I should have bought it. But thanks! When does Billy want me to come by and get it?" I asked him. I was smirking because I heard the gasp from Alice at my reply. That was perfect. I normally wouldn't accept this so freely, but even I wouldn't look a free car in the mouth, no matter the price. I'd probably act pissed, but seriously. A free car!

And poor Alice, all she knew is that when we went shopping I'd stomp my foot, glare, cross my arms, anything to keep her from paying for me. Once I actually sat in the middle of the floor on top of her purse to try and keep her from paying, especially when she wanted to buy a four hundred dollar pair of heels for me that would "really go well with that dress I already bought for you for prom!" Yes, it was probably childish. But I couldn't help it…I didn't like charity.

Turns out she had a bill for that store and just picked up the bags of clothes and shook her head at me smiling smugly because she won. Again.

"Oh, well, wow." He said looking over to me. Apparently he was surprised at my reply too. I actually started laughing at the thought of shocking both of these crazy hoodlums for mocking me at my reaction to gifts. I was really grateful that Charlie did this; don't get me wrong. I wasn't even throwing a fit like I usually do. I knew he wanted to give me something to show that he really cared and missed me. So, why wouldn't I let him; I was the one that walked out of his life five years ago.

"Dad, I really am grateful that you got the truck, but I'd appreciate it if you stop staring at me and concentrate on driving… you know, I can accept a gift you two." I said, still trying to control my laughter. I must be tired, because I suddenly felt high from laughing.

"Oh, well, I had Jacob drive it over before I left. I wanted Emmett to go out with Rose and Jasper so the three of them wouldn't see it and start asking questions. Seeing as you want to be a surprise for those three." He added, laughing because he realized that he was indeed staring at me and not paying attention to the road.

Alice was still staring at me with her brown eyes wide as we pulled into the driveway. I just laughed and shook my head at her as I got out of the car. Then, I saw it. My car was a red truck, probably made in the late fifty's or something. It was me, but as a car; A little rusted, I thought, but it suits my personality. It was perfect.

"I love it dad, it is perfect for me. Thank you." I said giving him a hug. Alice almost danced over to me with a grace that would put shame to ballet dancers, and put her little hands on her tiny hips and playfully glared at me.

"Well," she started in that high voice that sounded like bells tinkling, "if I knew that all it took for you to accept a gift is to buy you a car, I would have done that ages ago!"

She laughed when she saw the look on my face. She knew I was thinking about the kind of car she would have bought me. It would be something very fast, and very expensive. A racecar or something, I thought, No, I wouldn't have liked that. I shuddered at that thought. Alice just laughed knowing she tortured me enough with the lack of sleep I was running on.

"I'm glad you like it Bells." Charlie said and moved to pull out the luggage.

After Charlie and I moved the entire load of luggage into the house, we hauled it up into my room and the guestroom in two trips (Alice was staying in the here until her parents were officially moved up here next weekend).

My room was the same as it has been the last time I lived here. It was small with a pale yellow wall color, a desk in the corner by the window and a full bed -with a set of purple sheets and a comforter- that upgraded the twin that Emmett broke one year.

FLASHBACK

I was laying on my stomach on my bed listening to Clair de Lune and reading Pride and Prejudice; Renee just went through her classical phase and a few of the compositions stuck with me.

It was Saturday, and I was eleven now; Jasper, Emmett and Rose were all twelve. Jasper was playing soccer and was currently at practice, Rosalie was in ballet and right now in Port Angles with her mom getting some extra props for her performance next week, and Emmett was in Karate. Right this moment he was testing for his next belt; I wasn't allowed to be there to see him, some rules from the testing judges. I wasn't in any club or sport, because I didn't want to be injured more than I have been; I could just walk over air and trip. So I spent my free time reading.

The classics were becoming my favorites. I couldn't quite decipher Shakespear and I always got a headache when I tried, so lately I just stuck to Jane Austen. She was my favorite. I was currently reading at a high school level, and all the kids at school, (other than Jasper, Emmett, and Rose, although they teased me too, but I knew they didn't mean anything) made fun of me for reading so much. I didn't really care what they thought. It was relaxing.

I was getting to the end of Part Two in Pride and Prejudice when I heard a loud bang. But it was just Emmett, Karate must be over, I thought. I turned the page and my door banged open and my book flew across the room. I jumped this time because I didn't hear Emmett stomping up the stairs.

I rolled on my side and looked at him. He was standing, now at a larger than the normal height, for a twelve year old that is, wearing his karate getup. He was grinning his dimply smile at the end of my bed. I smiled back at him tiredly; I didn't want to play games.

"What do you need Em, I was almost done with this chapter when you decided to rip my book from my hands." I said a little sweetly; knowing he would pick the book up when he saw my eyes. Which he did. He bent down and placed it on the bed; but he sat on it so I couldn't pick it back up and finish reading. I scowled at him. He just laughed.

"Em-" I started but he cut me off.

"Cool it Bella, I am just up here to tell you I passed my test. Jeeze." He shook his head and gave me the lip.

I sighed.

"Alright Emmett, what else. I knew that you would pass, but there has to be something else that is making you to decide to sit on my book. What else, other than big news, would make you want to rip it from me?" I said with a playful smack on the arm, emphasizing the last sentence.

"Well…now that you mention it," he stalled dramatically, fully knowing that he was trying to get me excited. I was now a little interested because he had a certain gleam of accomplishment glowing in his eyes.

"Okay Emmy, what has happened, tell me now!! pleaaasee!" I begged over dramatically, just like him, to please him. He laughed.

"Okay, so after I did the forms, I was supposed to spar. And of course, who would want to spar with the bear? They all knew I'd pummel them with my strong force" he stated smugly, but he saw the look I gave him and so he finished quickly.

"I was told to snap a board with my foot, and my hand. I did those pretty easily. The dudes judging me we're pretty pleased. And then… I was told to smash two boards with my HEAD! I was so excited about that! I BROKE THE BOARDS BELLSIE!!" He picked me up and spun me around the room. We ended up laughing on the floor when he tripped on the rug spinning. Suddenly he sat up.

"Here, I'll show you what I did." He walked up to the headboard of my bed and got in his pose. I sat up fast, moving out of the way because everything happened so quickly. There was a huge CRACK, and then a BOOM. Emmett jammed his head into my headboard and cracked the thing in half, making my bed fall to the ground. I gasped.

"Emmett! Why did you do that?" I yelled. My bed was now on the floor with wood splinters everywhere, the headboard was broken and leaning awkwardly against the wall. Emmett backed up and turned to face me with a huge grin, dimples and all.

"I was showing you what I did in front of the judge dudes!" he said; he pumped his fist in the air in victory when he looked back at the headboard lying in pieces on the floor.

"Yeah, Em, I kind of got that part. BUT WHAT ABOUT MY BED! EMMETT MCCARTHY SWAN, DAD IS GOING TO KILL YOU!" I said sarcastically, but only ended up screaming. Emmett backed up; looking like his puppy was just run over.

"But…I…uh…I guess… I uh, didn't… didn't think about that." He finally sputtered out. I was livid.

"YOU DIDN'T THINK! OH YES, YOU CAN SAY YOU DIDN'T THINK! GOD, EM! LOOK AT MY BED" I stomped my foot. Then I saw the cut on his forehead. I started feeling sick. Great.

"Look, Em…I'm sorry for yelling…but you have a cut on your head. Can you please go clean it up before I feint?" I asked trying to calm down, telling myself to breath through my mouth, but my voice shook from the smell from when Emmett came closer to me. When I see blood I turn almost completely white, (more pale than I normally am) and start sweating. When he realized why I looked the way I did he apologized over and over again, then left the room to clean his head.

That night Emmett was yelled at pretty badly for not thinking, and I was given a new full size bed and Charlie took the twin mattress to the shelter and then the headboard to the dump. Yes, I was a little mad that he bought a bigger bed than I needed. But Charlie said it was because I was getting older, and the room was in need of a change. It was still styled as the nursery, even the bed (the bed was the type that turned from a crib to a small kid twin). But I was thankful that he thought of me; that bed was getting a little too small.

END OF FLASHBACK

I laughed at that memory, finished unpacking, and left the room. Charlie left about an hour ago to go watch the game with Billy, and Alice decided she needed a nap when she got into her room. So I went down stairs to the kitchen; I was getting a little hungry. I still had a few hours until Emmett, Rose, and Jasper were back, and I didn't want to sleep incase I missed them; I didn't want them to seem me after five years and fine me like usual, snoring and sleep talking in my room. So I decided to check the food supply to map out a plan for future meals.

The cabinets only contained three empty boxes of cereal. The fridge had half a carton of milk and a chocolate bar. I just sighed and shook me head. Looks like I need to head to the store. I snagged the chocolate to tie me over until dinner.

I walked up stairs and shook Alice awake to let her know I was going to the store and that I'd be back before seven. (That was when the gang would be back, we we're going to dinner with Charlie at eight). She mumbled an okay and went back to sleep. I put my shoes on and donned a parka; it started raining half an hour ago. I walked out to my car and jumped slightly at the loud bang that came when the engine started. I pulled out of the driveway and drove the five minutes towards the Safeway, messing with the working buttons on my car radio.

I pulled into the parking lot of the grocery store, made sure I had my wallet and cell phone and walked inside quickly before it started raining harder. I found a cart and thought about all what we needed at the house.

After searching for about an hour, I was mentally checking the things I had off of the list. Milk, check. Eggs, check. Bread, check. Cereal, chec-.I stopped short because I ran into something and fell on my butt from the sudden impact. I got up quickly but ended up hitting my head on the edge of the cart.

"Ow!" I yelped, my hand going to cradle my head where I hit it.

When I was finally standing, messaging my forehead, I looked for what I ran into. Great, It was a person. Two people actually. The female was tall and very skinny, but it looked good on her. She has light brown hair and warming brown eyes. The male was about a foot shorter with short dirty blonde hair and grey eyes. I immediately fell small because of the height difference and a little out of place because they looked like they we're full of love which made them look beautiful. I've never felt beautiful, even when Alice dresses me up. I look beautiful, but I don't feel beautiful. I blushed, now realizing what I just did and that I was staring at them. The woman just looked so familiar; I just couldn't pin it.

"I am so sorry, I didn't notice you we're in fro-… Angela?" I gasped finally recognizing her.

"Bella? Oh my goodness! Bella what are you doing in Forks? When did you get here? How come you didn't tell me you were visiting?" she asked me now realizing who the person was who just ran over her, and sounding very rushed because as she gave me a hug, then she started bouncing in a very Alice way. I laughed along and bounced with her as we clung to each other and squealed. Oh yes, very Alice.

"Woah, Ang! Breath." I joked with her and she started laughing again.

"I am moving back up, I wanted it to be a surprise for you all. I just got here a few hours ago. Awe man, Ang, I've missed you!" I hugged her again.

"You look great Angela…" I said smiling at her. Then we both started laughing at how we looked. We were now standing in the middle of the isle in a grocery store, holding onto each other's arms and talking really fast; after I just ran over her. We'll, we were talking fast for us I mean.

Angela was always quiet when we we're together. We could be comfortable in silence unlike when we were with Rose, or when I was with Alice. She has always grown up in a loud house, especially with twin brothers, Isaac and Jason (they were three years old when I stopped coming back, they are now eight). Anyway, she just usually stayed to herself, especially since she was picked on because her father was the town minister. But when she, Rose, Emmett, Jasper and I all started hanging out, Angela and I both became a little more out going and loud, but only in our group of friends.

"Wow, you're moving back! That's great! Where are you going to college?" she asked more calmly, retracting her arms from mine, but still smiling huge.

"Alice and I are both going to Seattle University." I said excitedly.

"Oh Bella! So are Ben and I! You will love College; I know I do. And Alice, you mean Alice Cullen? Is she the one who lived down in Phoenix with you?" Angela asked me as she put her hair into a ponytail, getting the strays out of her face that flew down when we bounced around, and then latching her arm back onto Bens. I guess they were together now. I knew Angela had the biggest crush on him for years, but was too shy to do anything about it. Not that I could talk about being shy. I mean; she is the one in a relationship right now. I sighed.

"Yeah, that Alice. Her father is taking Dr. White's position in the town hospital. Did you know he was retiring? Oh wait, yeah… you probably did. Anyway, Carlisle decided to take the position up here so he could stay home more with Esme; and so they could be closer to Alice and I when we got to college." I explained.

"You know, after I scare the gang that I am back for good, you, Rose, Alice and I should have a girls night this weekend. Alice's parents will be back on Saturday and they have a huge house. Besides, we have a ton of things to catch each other up on." I said emphasizing the ton. She grinned and nodded; knowing exactly what I was saying.

"Yeah, definitely! Just call me with the details and we will." She agreed. She then introduced Ben to me as her boyfriend, and told me they started dating their junior year, and stayed steady all through high school and their freshman year at Seattle U. We wrapped up the conversation because she said she had to get home; her parents were having a date night and she and Ben were going to baby sit for them, so hugged them both and I let them go.

After I finished my shopping and paid for it, I got the groceries in the bed of my truck except for the breakables, and I dove home. I was very happy I got to see Angela again. I was even happier that she and Ben got together. I could just tell that they loved each other. I was a little jealous when I first saw them, and I was worried about that. I knew that I was just jealous, and that I should be happy for them –which I was- but I couldn't help but feel that I was missing something; that I was missing that spark in living. I shook my head, No Bella, I told myself. Love will find you when the time is right; don't worry.

I knew that love would come, but I still couldn't help but feel envious of everyone around me sometimes. Em and Rose we're now together, and Rose even told me that she could see marriage in her future with him. I liked the thought of Rosalie being my sister officially; and I knew she could handle the bear called Emmett.

Alice has had her fair share of relationships too, but she constantly told me that none of them were love. She said she knew what love was; when she'd fall in love was when she felt the whole world stop, and it would feel like only her and that person, alone, alive, breathing, and together. Where she could look in his eyes, and see and feel every emotion he is feeling. When every touch they share, whether it is just holding hands, you feel an electric current coursing through your body. Where he walks in the room and you feel his presence like you smell the smoke of a flame…where it is beautiful and entrancing.

I practically fell in love with Alice after she told me that. My eyes started tearing up when said all that, because, I knew, that is what I wanted. But, with the luck I had, I wouldn't fall in love because I missed the train that would take me to the art gallery I paid season tickets for and instead I would be in the hospital with a concussion from when I tripped on my own foot and tumbled down the three steps smacking my head on the banister on the way down; just trying to walk out my front door! I sighed. I was getting a headache from thinking about all this. Love will come, I may have to do a little searching, but it will come. I told myself.

I just finished putting the groceries away and picked up the dishes in the sink and decided to clean them. After the dished were washed and dried, I swept the floor. Just because nobody comes and visits these two, doesn't mean you shouldn't clean. I thought bitterly. Jeeze all the love thoughts has had gotten me in a sour mood.

I still had an hour and a half left until the gang came back, so I decided to clean the bathroom too. I grabbed my ipod and looked around my room and decided that it was fine because nobody has lived in there for the past five years. I put in my earphones and put on "Mayday Parade" as loud as it could go. I pulled out the bleach and poured it in the tub and filled it up with about an inch of water; I let it sit while I scrubbed the pee stained toilet. Boys, I thought. After I was done with that I put a load of towels in the laundry so Alice and I could have some clean towels for the week. I started the load and bobbed my head to the music all the way up the stairs to finish the bathroom.

Once the bathroom was done, I walked back downstairs to get to the kitchen to get a glass of water, tripping on the last step like usual, and decided last minute that the living room needed a little dusting. I grabbed the swiffer wand and started dusting the books singing along to the music; so I didn't hear the door open. I was dancing and singing along when I spun a little and rocked out to make myself tired; apparently the music was giving me a boost of energy that needed to be danced off.

I spun around and was met with three pairs of wide eyes. Everything happened so fast; I screamed and then tripped on my own foot. As I fell to the ground, my earphones fell out and I heard Emmett's loud, booming laugh for the first time in person, in five years. I hastily got up blushing tomato red, and faced my brother and friends.

Emmett has gotten big. Not fat, but big in a very muscular way. He was standing about 6'3, with his curly brown hair, which was unruly and messy like he was just given a nuggie. He was wearing a black t-shirt that hugged his muscles to define them and intimidate anyone who saw him, and nice dark blue jeans. But his ocean blue eyes, they looked shocked and amused at seeing some strange girl in his house cleaning and dancing like a fool. I blushed again at how they saw me, but I was still smiling; there was my teddy bear of a brother.

Rosalie was tall too, about 5'8. She was holding onto Emmett's arm. My mouth literally dropped; she was wearing skinny black jeans and red pumps, she had a red v-neck sweater on that flared at the wrists, and a gold necklace that was a heart locket. She looked like she just stepped out of a fashion magazine. Rosalie, had her blonde hair in waves to where they fell a little below her shoulders, but her violet blue eyes looked confused and curious. I swear I could feel my self-esteem lower with each second I was in the room with her; I mean, here I was, in baggy cami jeans and a formfitting blue tee. The only way Alice allowed me to wear the jeans was because we were traveling.

And Jasper, when I saw him, I saw my best friend. He was tall and had fewer muscles than Emmett, but he was definitely fit. He was wearing a blue tee and plain jeans with black converses. His blonde hair was a little shaggy, but it fit him. His face was the most interesting. He was smiling a huge smile and his blue eyes were excited; he recognized me. Rosalie saw the recognition in Jasper's eyes and looked to me again. Her eyes widened and her lips made a perfect o.

Before I could say anything to them, Alice came running down the stairs in light gray sweats and a silky, sky blue tank top.

"Oh my god!! Are you okay, I heard screaming and I thought something fell, it sounded like a freight train!" She said jumping the last two steps, but she only saw me and completely missed the three people standing in the doorway, and therefore did a "Bella" and tripped. Jasper who was closest caught her before her hit the ground. She squealed at being caught off guard and opened her eyes surprised brown eyes which met Jasper's amused blue ones. She gasped and then leapt from his arms and stood up blushing slightly. Wow, I thought, she really is acting like me. I laughed at her, and she just glared at me and stuck out her tongue.

"Who are you and what the hell are you two doing in my house?" Emmett asked very loudly, completely stumped. Rosalie smacked Emmett in the head for being rude. She smiled at me an apologetic smile. I smiled back an "it's alight, it's Emmett".

"Well, Emmy…" I said teasing him slightly with the tone of my voice when I said his nickname.

"I didn't hear you walk in so you should know that I was cleaning, and clearly Alice was sleeping upstairs. She certainly looks like she just rolled out of bed. And who we are… I am afraid I wont tell you. I can't believe you even forgot anyway." I crossed my arms and made a face that would certainly jog his memory.

Jasper was looking back and forth between Alice and I. He was very surprised I was back, but there was something in his eyes when he looked at Alice. I wasn't sure what it was, but I couldn't concentrate on that now. I'd ask him later. Rosalie was shaking her head at Emmett and smiling at me for teasing him in the only way I could. Recognition finally clicked in that brain of his and his eyes widened tremendously and his mouth, also, made a perfect o.

"Bellsie?" he asked, still shocked. I just nodded my head, and laughed at him. He then did the most Emmett thing he could. He jumped over the couch and scooped me up in the biggest bone-crushing hug ever. I gasped.

"Emm-mm-ett! Can't breath!" I gasped out. He let me drop and laughed his big booming laugh.

"Bella!! What are you doing here little sister?" he asked as he stood back a step to look me over.

"You are beautiful, wow, I'm going to have to give any of those boys who hurl themselves after you a good Emmett Shakin'!" he laughed at me as I blushed at his compliment.

"Thanks Em. And as to why I am here, I'll get back to you on that one. Let me see my best friends, Rose and Jasper now; I live with you." I said laughing, pushing his shoulder to move him; Emmett was truly in the way of my view of both of them. I walked over to Rose who had a look of slight sadness cross in her eyes. I just smiled at her letting her know I was sorry I didn't come back sooner. I gave her a hug putting all my emotion into it, and she returned it gladly. I pulled away and was happy I saw her eyes we back to being excited I was back home.

"I've missed you Bella, Ang and I both have. We have to get together and have a girl's night this weekend. Just like old times! " She said as she smiled at me excitedly. Her voice hasn't changed at all; it had a sweet melody to it, sort of like honey and milk.

"Yeah, I know. I was shopping earlier and I ran into her. I was going to run it by you later today. I'm going to call her later this week so all four of us could do something. By the way, Rose, Em, Jasper, this is Alice Cullen. She is moving here this summer. Her father is going to replace Dr. White. She came early with me and her parents are going to come later next weekend." I explained to them all.

"Wow, that's great! Alice I've heard so much about you from our Bella here, I can tell we'll get along just fine." Rose said towards Alice who kept stealing silent glances at Jasper. Rose caught my eye and we both stifled giggles. We now knew what was going on between those two. Oh we're going to have fun talking with Jasper and Alice both. I thought.

"I agree Rosalie. By the way, those shoes are ah-ma-zing! Where did you get them?" Alice said, immediately jumping into a conversation with the next best thing to Rose other than Emmett; shoes.

I now turned around and left them to their 'bonding time' and smiled at Jasper. He was smiling at me and walked forward with his arms open wide. I ran to him and held on to him tightly, a hug so tight, it would normally crush someone. But Jasper didn't care; he just clung to me too.

"I missed you Jaz." I whispered in his ear.

"I missed you too, Bella." He replied. His voice still had that Texan accent I loved. Although it was much deeper now…but it was still strong and pure. We let go of our embrace.

Just then Charlie's cruiser dove up and he walked in. He was smiling at all of us seeing as we all are now back together.

"Hey kids, I just came home to clean up; Billy was smoking again. Man he is not going to like it when I tell him 'I told you so' when he gets lung cancer." He said shaking his head at his friend. Truly concerned at his friend, but still laughing at the nonchalant attitude.

"Anyway, I'll just remind you all that we are going to go out in about an hour for a late dinner." He said as he walked up stairs to his bedroom.

"Oh man! Why didn't you wake me up earlier Bella! I now only have an hour to get both you and I ready for dinner…!" she said in her loud but very clear, melodic, soprano voice. She then pointed a finger at me, and I bet I looked scared to everyone else.

"Don't. Do. That. Ever. Again. Got it!" she ordered. I just nodded my head, and then the whole living room erupted in laughter. Jasper was shaking his head at me for looking scared from a little tiny woman. Emmett was gasping at seeing Alice shake her little finger at me like I just dumped the goldfish in the sink. But Rosalie, Rosalie was looking at me, smiling like it was her birthday. She now knew she and Alice would get definitely along just fine.

"Come on Bella we've got to go, Rosalie I might need your help. You know how stubborn she is." Alice said jerking her head in my direction. Rose immediately agreed. I just dropped my head and shot both Jasper and Emmett glares; daring them to say something. The just laughed louder.

"You try and be me when its 'Bella Barbie' time! It is not fun, I'll tell you that! They just keep poking and prodding me for hours on end. They make me wear heels!! Have you ever worn heels?!" I screeched at them. They then got the appropriate look on their faces.

"That's what I thought." I growled under my breath.

After I was 'poked and prodded' until Alice and Rosalie were please with my appearance; they tossed me an outfit I was made to put on. You try saying no when both of your best friends have the puppy pout and they know you can't deny it. Mmhmm, right.

At dinner, we all talked about College. Alice and I told Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett that we were both going to Seattle University along with all of them. They were excited to say the least: Emmett banged on the table yelling, "woo", until Rosalie smacked him in the head for sending his silver wear flying onto the next table. Jasper was grinning and congratulated us both, telling us he was glad we would be together again. Rosalie just smiled and said she was really looking forward to spending more time Alice and I now that we were back; and that we both would love college and not to worry. I smiled at her; she knew me too well.

Alice and Jasper kept into their own little conversation throughout all of dinner, they tried to keep it from showing too much, but I could tell they both were attracted to each other. Rosalie and I both caught them sneaking looks at each other; we just smiled knowing we'd get the details later on. We all caught each other up on the goings on in Forks, and in Phoenix. I could tell we all were excited to be having this little family reunion. I know I was.

That night, I slept almost perfectly. The only thing that was bothering me was the fact that everyone around me was finding love in some way, shape or form. Even Charlie; he was flirting with the waitress, Miranda all night. Apparently he goes every Friday night for dinner and she always makes sure she is his waitress. I sighed as I tossed around in bed. I repeated my earlier words as I closed my eyes to force sleep on me. Just wait, Bella.