Disclaimer: All character rights belong to Stephanie Myers.

BPOV

"I know, I know, I'm late," I announced rushing into the small diner. Jessica had now declared this spot as our designated Sunday lunch spot. At least for today she did, she was feeling Italian food, that wasn't from Olive Garden. Jessica sat at the booth along with Mike, Erik, and Jacob. They were laughing about something, probably the scowl on Jessica's face.

"I swear Bella, you're good at being late," she muttered crossing her arms.

"I make an entrance," I defended myself. I wasn't exactly hungry, but Sunday lunch is something we've all done since we met. Sundays were a day declared for us to chit chat, and never lose contact with each other. We'd go out to lunch, head back to someone's apartment, and talk for hours on end. It was just a thing.

"Mom I'm telling you something is up with him," I heard a girl shriek before I saw her come into the diner. She was a petite girl, she looked our age, her voice was slightly pitched, and she had this walk. "He's acting so different." I stopped eavesdropping turning my attention back to the table.

"Alice, he asked you to stay out of it." Her voice sounded like bells. Of course, I'd heard it before, it was the same waitress that seemed to always be here. "They should be here any moment, we have to hang around until they're done eating." Jessica seemed oblivious to the exchange that was happening. Maybe I'm just being nosey.

"We ordered you the Mushroom Ravioli, and a glass of wine." Jessica's voice pulled me out of the trance I was in. "I have a little bone to pick with you by the way," she said giving me her best serious look. I knew what this was about, and no doubt she was going to bring it up here, in front of Mike, Erik, and Jacob. She always had been one for causing a scene. "I don't like the man you're seeing." Jacob raised an eyebrow.

"Lucky for me, you're not my mother," I practically snapped.

"Sorry to interrupt the pow-wow," I heard the high pitched voice before seeing the glasses being set down in front of everyone.

"I'm just telling you you're not going to be able to change that self loathing prick. He's a bad guy, did you forget they want my family dead?" She hissed ignoring the girl.

"Don't be so melodramatic." I rolled my eyes. "I won't bring him to the apartment, I won't mention your name, but I'm going to do what I want." All the blood drained from Jessica's face in an instant. It seemed like everyone, including Jake sank back in their seats hoping they weren't noticed. I looked behind me, my eyes locking with his in an instant.

"Is that Jessica?" I heard the man next to him whisper.

"Cool it Emmett," Edward hissed his eyes never leaving mine.

"Jake's there too. We could take care of a little business," the man carried on glaring our way. I glanced back at Jessica and Jacob who both looked like they were ready to jump out the window.

"Hey Edward," I said getting out of the seat walking over to him. "I thought you had family plans?" I questioned glancing at the man next to him. He was taller than Edward, definitely had more muscle, and was fair haired. He is someone I would be terrified of if I was on the wrong end of his anger.

"Hey Bella," he said simply giving off a slightly cocky smile. "I do, Emmett's my brother. You hang out here allot don't you?" He questioned not bothering to introduce me to his brother. Emmett glanced at me up and down, raising an eyebrow at Edward when he placed his hand on the small of my back leading me back to the table.

"Don't you know this is where all the cool college kids hang out?" I retorted.

"So these are your friends?" He questioned nodding more to Jessica and Jacob. Jessica glanced up making eye contact with me.

"Best friends," I said simply.

EPOV

I knew Jessica was somewhere around Bella's age. Her family had been on Carlisle's hit list for years, and recently Jessica and Jacob had gotten on the hit list as well. They thought it was a good idea to work with Markus, who, for the past three years, has been trying to steal shipments. When Carlisle found out instantaneously he wanted them to pay.

"Emmett," I said waving him over. His face lit up like he was a little kid on Christmas morning. I swear, the happiness he gets out of delivering pain gives him a first class seat to the worlds best psychiatrist. "Consider their debt payed." The smile was gone in an instant. "I'll explain the situation to Carlisle. There was a mistake. Jessica and her family have a clean record, as well as the kid." Jessica glanced up at me with wondering eyes.

"You have fun explaining that to Carlisle," he said eyeing Bella before walking over with Alice, and Esme. They were both staring over here, Alice was basically being held captive.

"You're lucky I fancy her," I said looking directly at Jessica. In all honesty, if it wasn't for the fact that I knew Bella would probably stop all association with me if anyone touched any of her friends, I would have turned my head and let Emmett deal with it. While Jessica would have walked away without a scratch, Jacob would have landed in the hospital. "What time am I picking you up tomorrow?" I questioned focusing my attention back on Bella.

"Around eight. I've got class and don't get out till seven thirty," she explained. I could listen to her talk all the time, and would never get tired of that voice. It was like perfection.

"I'll see you then. You really should stop stalking me," I joked getting up from the seat.

"Oh please," she said getting to her feet along with the rest of her friends. "I was here fist. In all technicality you would be the one stalking me." She gave a perfect laugh hitting me on the shoulder. I noticed her cheeks flush a light shade of red, as she shrugged into her coat. No doubt she was noticing the way I was memorizing every inch of her body to the best of my ability.

My mother may have raised a perfect gentleman but the things she did to me. I wanted nothing more than to take her to my house, lay her on the bed, and get to know every single part of her beautiful body. "Are you going to walk me out?" She questioned raising her eyebrow at me. "Or maybe you're just going to eye fuck me until I walk out?" She whispered low enough so only I could hear. That tore me out of my trance making me smile like a little boy caught with the cookie jar.

"Since you asked so nicely," I joked. Her friends walked ahead of us stopping in front of an old beat up Toyota. There was no way that car was safe to drive. It looked like a death trap on wheels. "You drive that?" I questioned feeling an overwhelming need to protect her. She gave a short little chuckle before she shook her head.

"No, that would be Jessica's car." I felt myself ease at least a little bit. "Is tomorrow like a date?" She questioned suddenly not bothering to look at my face. Instead her eyes were trained on the tie. We hadn't defined what tomorrow was as far as friends hanging just out, or going out on a date. I think we both knew what it was.

"A date," I said confidence evident in my voice. "Tomorrow at eight." I tipped her head back giving her a quick kiss. The only reason it was quick was because Alice had her nose pressed against the glass, and her friends were staring us down. If they weren't staring I would have made out with her, right here, in front of everyone.

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