AH. I couldn't wait till tomorrow to type another story! I think I'm suffering OFFD (Obsessive FanFic Disorder) LOL. Okay so, the feedback you kiddos gave me was INCREDIBLE. I'd like to thank Butterflybetty for recommending my stories to some of you and I'm glad you all enjoy my story. This is going to be an alternating chapter by the way, its going to go from Bella's POV to Edward's then back to Bella's. Enjoy:-]

BPOV

I was laying in the arms of my best friend as we watched home movies with the rest of our family. Some of them including Alice and I sitting on top of a cardboard box with a baby Edward trapped inside while we sang show tunes. Oh, how bad we were. Another video showed me and Emmett ballroom dancing in the middle of the kitchen while Carlisle was taping us, I never knew he had that video. It was cute to see the memories though. They were like my second family.

I felt a shock run down my body as Edward moved a stray piece of my hair out of my eyes and put his arm around my shoulders. I've always had a thing for Edward since we were kids, but I never remembered it being this strong. I yawned softly as I leaned my head onto his shoulder, feeling him shudder softly, which obviously made me blush and giggle.

"Are you tired, Bella?" He whispered into my hair as he leaned his head against mine.

"Mmmmhmmm."

"I'll take you up to bed. Say goodnight to everyone," he said. I got up and kissed Carlisle, Esme, Charlie and Emmett goodnight. I knew Alice was up in my room playing with my make-up, since I never do. There's no body for me to need to impress…

Edward ushered me up the stairs when we entered my room. I felt his hand graze my back and I flinched lightly to his touch, it was so delicate, yet it was still enough to send chills up my spine.

"I'll stay here while you change."

I nodded my head as I went into my bathroom. I stripped off my t-shirt and pants, leaving me in my lace underwear and bra. My hands ran over my stomach, where cigarette burns still remained. I couldn't believe I allowed that to go on for as long as it did. But I was ready to move on. Whenever I had thought of moving on, Edward came to mind. It scared me. So bad.

I was so in thought that I mindlessly opened my bathroom door, forgetting Edward was in there, and so were my pajamas. I jumped back when I saw him standing there, wide eyed looking at me. I swear, I think I heard him moan. He looked away as he apologized. I grabbed my pajamas and sprinted back into my bathroom.

I quickly put on my baggy t-shirt and flannel pajama pants, feeling more better as my skin was completely covered. I was still a bright crimson color from him seeing me, half naked right before his eyes.

I pulled my hair into a bun before I left my bathroom to face him once again.

"I'm so sorry I did that. I forgot you were here and I-" he cupped my mouth, once again. I looked up and his eyes looked darker then normal.

"Don't. Worry," he murmured slowly. Right then and there, I felt the urge to kiss him.

EPOV

Was my mind playing cruel tricks on me or did I just see Bella in her bra and underwear? I knew I should have felt bad about that, but I fucking didn't. Her body was perfect. I caught enough of a glimpse of her to give her a once over. And…damn. I really couldn't help myself. I tried to, I really did. But I couldn't help what I was going to do. I let the moan escape from my lips, that I've been fighting to let out ever since she opened her door to me earlier.

Her figure was perfect. She had curves in all the right places and her breasts were perfectly displayed on that red lace bra, which pushed her up to create an amazing cleavage. Damn, I was hard.

I followed down her body to look at her lower area. She had on a matching red lace thong that looked painted on, probably because the material was thin…I wonder how many pieces I could rip it into.

Her eyes met mine as she turned bright red. I looked away so she would think I hadn't seen her as much as I actually did. I really did have feelings for Bella, and now I think I realized that they have exceeded the flirting stage we were basically always on. Normally, if Bella would have done that, me and her would have fell over laughing at each other. But it was different. Our friendship had been different.

She ran out of the bathroom and over to me. I resisted the urge to just take her face, and kiss it softly, with all the passion I could ever give out. My Bella deserved it. My Bella. Here you go again Edward, she isn't yours.

"I'm so sorry I did that! I forgot you were here and I-" I couldn't take it. She was actually fucking apologizing. That girl was so beautiful, and she was apologizing. Didn't she know she was beautiful? Stunning. Exquisite. I slammed my hand over her mouth and I gritted my teeth.

"Don't. Worry." The words had slid out of my mouth like silk. I was pretty sure she could see the pure lust swimming in my eyes.

"Okay," she whispered. She climbed on her bed and laid down. The way her hair was laying, framing her face in cascades of beautiful brown curly locks, the way her eyelashes fluttered as she blinked, the way she smiled when she caught me looking at her. Everything about her, it was completely divine.

"Want to pretend that never happened?" she laughed. I couldn't say 'no'. She would probably think I was a pervert. Well, I kind of gave my best friend in the entire world a once over while she was half naked and got hard over it, yeah…I was a perv.

"Sure," I said. "I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable."

Bella's eyes widened as she shook her head vigorously. I had to stop her, she was making me concerned that her head was going to snap off from her body, or something.

"No no no no," she frantically chimed. It was actually quite cute. "You know I don't feel uncomfortable with you…I'm just, self conscious."

Her last two words hit me like a freight train. How was this beautiful creature SELF CONSCIOUS? My mouth hung open as I tried to find the right words, but before I could get anything out, she continued.

"What Tyler did to me, he made me feel ugly. Like I was unwanted. I want to feel pretty, I just cant. Especially with these ugly scars," she sighed.

I sat up and looked her in the eyes, to make it more serious (because it was), I took her hand. I ignored the sharp static between our joined hands and continued.

"Isabella," I began. She knew when I said her full name, I meant business. "You, are a beautiful, smart, independent and strong girl with looks that could kill. You have nothing to be self conscious about. You are stunning." I didn't even contemplate what I was about to do.

I took the lower hem of her shirt and I lifted it up to the under wire of her bra as I lightly traced across them all.

"This, Bella. These represent your courage, your strength, and how you picked back up your dignity and stood up to him last month, and told him enough was enough. The night that you packed your bags, and had fun with your friends. You came home and was with your family. Bella. You are entirely strong. Think of these as battle scars. Isabella, you have won the war," I smiled. I looked up to see tears running down her face.

"What's wrong?" Did I say something wrong? Was I out of line for touching her like that? Was she afraid of me now? I bit my lip as she opened her mouth.

"That was probably the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me before. I've never woke up in the morning and not thought about them. I've never gone to bed without thinking what life would be like without Tyler. It crossed my mind everyday. All I saw in me was weakness. For my whole relationship. I saw weakness. I was never the prettiest girl, Edward. And Tyler made me sure I wasn't."

I shook my head softly. "Bella, in my eyes, you were the only pretty girl. And I'm going to make you sure you are."

She snorted and pointed to a picture on her dresser. "Look at that girl standing next to me," I looked and saw Alice. "She was always beautiful. She has beautiful black long hair. And bright emerald green eyes that no one could ever beat, except you and Esme."

"Bella, when you melt in chocolate, it's a better feeling then when you're the owner of an emerald," I winked. I couldn't help but smile when I saw her smile.

"And I'll never lie to you Bella," I said as I shook my head.

"I know you wont," she sang as she cuddled up to me. "Oh, and Edward?"

"Yes?"

"Thank you for always being my best friend," she smiled as she closed her eyes.

"I'll always be the shoulder for you to cry on when you need one, Belly," I chuckled.

I thought long and hard for a few seconds, what would my life be like without Isabella Swan…I wish I never even had thought of that. Because the thought was making me sick. If I never had my Bella, I think I would have been miserable. She was the light of my life, and the smile that I had every morning. She was perfect for me and I knew everything would work out in due time.

I looked down to see the angel sleeping in my arms. I tucked her into bed softly, not trying to wake her.

"I love you, my best friend," I whispered as I planted a soft kiss on her cheek. She still blushed. I loved that blush. I let my hand graze her blushing cheek as I left her bedroom and made my way downstairs.

"Bella's out already?" Emmett asked.

"Yeah, long day I guess, plane rides do kick ass," I smirked.

"Yeah! And so does my stud brother trying to make a move."

I punched him in the gut as we laughed. I wasn't trying to make a move. I was there for her. Making a move doesn't qualify when it comes to Bella. She deserves more than to be hit on. Bella deserved the stars, the moon, and the sky. And I think I wanted to be the one to give it to her.

"Okay kiddos, I'm going to bed, I'll see you in the morning," muttered Charlie.

Emmett high-fived Charlie like the asshole he is, while me and Alice shook his hand and said goodnight. Carlisle and Esme said goodnight as we made our way back to our house.

Alice giggled as she looked at me.

"What, pixie?" "Eddie! You like Bella," she smiled. It wasn't a question for Alice, it was a statement.

"No I don't. were just close."

"Too close." Emmett chimed in. That douche needed to shut his mouth before I cut his tongue off. I swear, that day was coming.

Alice laughed as we walked into our house. I ran up to my room and stripped off my clothes and changed for bed. I laid down as my thoughts slid around. What if really getting over Victoria could be the start of something new…? I laid my head to my pillow as my dreams were consumed by Bella Swan and her beautiful, infamous blush.

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