Previously...

"Want to dance?" Nate whispered into my ear. My whole body erupted with goose bumps and I nodded.

His hands found their way onto my hips and we began to dance like there was no one else in the room. I let my mind leave and just focused on dancing with the hot guy who had his hands on my hips.

….Bella POV…

I couldn't tell you how many songs we danced for. I got lost in the moment, lost in his eyes. The way his hands felt on my hips, swinging them from side to side. We were consumed in the music, staring into each other's eyes.

For the first time since we started dancing, I let my eyes wonder, taking Nate in for the first time. His stunning blue eyes were hard to leave, but as my eyes slowly drifted downwards I noticed his tanned skin, and beautiful lips. He was wearing a dark blue button up shirt to accompany his dark wash jeans.

My eyes snapped up towards his again, seeing the smirk play on his lips. He nodded his head moving the blonde hair out of his eyes just before he pulled me closer. I complied and put my arms out over his shoulders, swaying my hips a little further now.

His tall figure leaned down to whisper in my ear, "Bella—"

That was all he got out before I was suddenly pulled out of his arms.

"What the hell? I yelled over the music seeing Emmet standing in front of me glaring at Nate. Rose was next to him, smiling apologetically at me.

"Don't touch my sister!" Emmet yelled

"Emmet! Leave him alone! We were dancing!" I yelled again trying to get myself around his big body. "Jasper!" I yelled as loud as I could.

Both of my brothers were protective, but Emmet by far was the worst. Every time I'd ask why he would just say "You're my baby sis Bella, how could I not be," and I would no longer be mad at him. He had a way with his words.

I saw Jasper work his way over here, so I let myself weasel in front of Emmet, thank god I was small.

"What's going on here?" Jasper asked flanked by Alice and Edward, who looked almost as pissed as Emmet.

"This dude here had his hands and body all over Bella!" Emmet yelled

"That's because we were dancing Emmet! What did you expect me to do at a freaking club?" I yelled

"Dance with yourself like you always do!" Emmet yelled back, finally taking his eyes off of Nate and putting them on me. "He was feeling you up Bells," He said quieter this time.

"Em, I'm 18 years old. You can't expect me to always be the little innocent girl from Forks."

"Come on Em, Bella is fine, why don't you dance with me?" Rose asked pulling Emmet's arm

I stared at them for a second, when did they get so close? Before I could put much thought into it they were gone, further onto the dance floor. I smiled at Jazz before turning around to apologize to Nate.

"I'm so sorry, my brothers get very protective!" I yelled over the music.

Nate grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the bar. I followed him; quickly looking back to see Jazz, Alice, and Edward back at their table. Turning back I saw Nate guide us through the crowded bodies like they didn't even exist. He looked so confident, like there was nothing in the world that could kill his buzz.

As soon as we reached the bar, he found two seats and motioned for me to take one while he got the bartenders attention. "What do you drink?" he asked

I stared at him a second, having no idea what was even at a bar, "Umm Fuzzy Naval" I stammered, thinking of the only thing I could remember.

Nate smirked at me and told the bartender, before turning around to face me.

"So, your brother seems to be very protective of you,"

"Um, yea, they both are actually, but Emmet is worse. Most guys run by now…"

"I bet, the dude's huge! But I'm not most guys Bella; I don't let one protective brother make me run."

"Yea well I have two." I said looking back towards the table where Jazz was talking happily with Edward and Alice. He looks so happy, they both do. I thought turning my attention to Emmet on the dance floor with Rose.

Nate's fingers below my chin brought my attention back, he was pulling me to look at him. Our eyes met and his fingers stayed on my chin pulling me forward until our lips met.

The kiss was sweet, soft, and fast, and it left me with a smile when he pulled away.

"I have to get going Bella, can I ask for your number?" He whispered against my lips.

I pulled away and nodded reaching for his phone. I was in my own little daze, thinking about the kiss. It wasn't my first one, but it felt like. This was my first day in college, my first night alone, away from my home, and I was already kissing a guy I just met. It didn't really seem right, but I couldn't find anything in myself to complain.

I worked my way through the crowd, trying to find the table Jazz was at, but when I got there only Edward remained.

"Where did Jazz and Alice go?" I asked Edward

He nodded his head towards the dance floor and I saw the two of them dancing together next to Emmet and Rose. They were both smiling and laughing, having a good time, living in the moment. I thought back to my dance with Nate, we didn't look anything like what the four of them looked like; they were having fun, while I was forgetting everything.

My whole life everything I ever did was to forget the past, the things I wanted to leave behind. I'd let myself get lost in the moment, thinking about nothing, going numb. Why couldn't I open up, act like Jazz and Em and just remember, remember the good, get over the bad on move on?

I moved my eyes from them and stared at my feet, I should have let Emmet scare Nate off while I had the chance. Then I wouldn't have to worry about anything, it could just be another thing to forget.

"Are you okay Bella?" Edward asked snapping me out of my thoughts

I nodded, "Yea, I think I'm just going to head back. Will you tell Em and Jazz for me?"

"Yes, do you want me to go with you?"

I looked up at him, looking into his stunningly green eyes. I was caught off guard by the concern in his voice, the way he was talking to me. Like he cared. It confused the hell out of me.

"No it's okay, you stay and have fun. Besides, if you're not here they will freak out thinking Nate stole me or something," I mumbled and started to turn around.

Before I could walk away I felt a shock run through my body, I let out a gasp and turned to see where it came from. Edward's hang was around my arm, stopping me from going any further. I looked into his eyes; they were wide with shock as he stared at me. We didn't say anything, just stared for god knows how long, before he leaned down to me.

"Be careful, and text me when you back. Emmet put my number in your phone," He whispered in my ear, sending goose bumps all over my body.

I nodded my head and began to back away, still holding his gaze with mine. I turned around and walked outside gasping for a breath. What just happened?

.:I:.

I pushed my key into the lock and walked into my dorm. I was too cold and tired to focus on anything and just walked straight toward the bedroom.

"Ouch! Damn it!" I yelled when I stubbed my toe on something. I walked faster and more careful towards the bedroom. Sighing when I reached my bed, taking my heals off that Alice made me wear.

"Mmmm" I moaned stretching my feet into the carpet, I seriously hated wearing heals! I didn't bother with my dress I just plugged my phone into my Charger and crawled under my covers.

"Crap," I groaned remembering I had to text Edward. I pulled my phone towards me and scrolled through my contacts tell I saw "Ed-Jerko" I laughed; only Emmet would remind me of the names I called people. He loved that trait about me, coming up with dumb nicknames. Usually they revolved around my first impression of the person.

I'm back safe and sound, have a good night. –Bella

I put my phone back onto the bedside table and snuggled down in bed, ready for sleep to claim me. Buzz, buzz, buzz. I groaned and reached for my phone, hearing it vibrate on the table. I had two new messages? I opened the first one, it was from Edward.

Glad you home safe. Sleep well Bella. –Edward

I smiled and hit reply, I couldn't help myself.

You too, Edward. –Bella

Scrolling down I saw my other message was from an unknown number. Curiosity got to me and I opened it now instead of waiting.

I had a great night Bella. –Nate

I was out before I could hit reply, sleep fully taking me.

.:I:.

I woke up to the sound of a blender. I have to say, not my idea of an alarm clock. My eye flittered open and I saw I was alone in the room. Both beds had been slept in so I assumed it was Alice and Rose in the kitchen. I sat up and replaced my phone onto my table; I guess I slept with it in my hands all night. I got out of bet, grabbed my robe, before heading into the kitchen.

"Morning Sunshine!" Alice smiled at me.

"Alice, you are way to chipper!" I groaned taking a seat at the breakfast bar.

"No, I just didn't have anything to drink last night unlike you and Rose, she nodded her head in the direction of the couch and I saw Rose curled up in a ball drinking something out of a cup with a straw.

I turned back to Alice groaning, "I didn't drink that much! I can't be hung over!"

She placed a similar looking glass in front of me, "Yes you did, and I saw you. You had the first initial shot with all of us, then that one guy you were with got two drinks into you. And Bella you are a light weight! I'm surprised you made it home at all last night. Your brothers gave Edward a mouth full for letting you leave alone! Now drink up!"

I stared at her eyes wide. How can someone be this awake this early! I looked away from her and stared down at the glass in front of me. "Um Alice what exactly am I 'drinking up'?"

She frowned, "It's only a smoothie Bella, and it's the perfect cure to a hangover! Fresh fruits and yogurt, it's a great hydrator and absorber." She nodded her head and smiled.

I hesitantly took a drink and found out that is was actually good. I smiled and grabbed my drink, walking over to the couch to sit next to Rose. "Looks like she drank more than me," I stated nodding towards Rose.

"No, I didn't. Well I did, but I'm not as big of a light weight."

"You look like hell Rose," I said, not believing her

"She is just worried—" Alice began but a quick glare from Rose shut her up.

I stared at the two of them, confused as hell. "Okay, what's going on?"

Rose sat up and stared at me, "I uh—"

"Spit it out Rose."

"She doesn't want to piss you off Bella," Alice said.

"Well if you don't spit it out then I will be pissed!" I yelled

"I slept with Emmet last night!" Rose yelled covering her face with her hands.

.:I:.

Edward POV

.:I:.

You too, Edward. –Bella

I stared at my phone, surprised to see that she even replied much less sent me a text in the first place. I figured her hate for me would cause her to just not give a fuck. I closed my phone and walked toward Emmet and Jasper on the dance floor.

"Hey Bro! You finally going to dance? Where is Bells?" Emmet yelled.

"Bella left about an hour ago, but she just texted she is back safe."

"What?" Both Emmet and Jasper yelled together, stopping their dancing.

"You let her walk back alone and drunk!" Emmet yelled.

"She said she was fine! That I needed to stay to tell you that she left!" I yelled with my hands out in front of me, surrendering.

"Don't listen to her! You could have called us! What if someone had taken her, or she fell? She is a big ass klutz Edward!"

I started backing away, I didn't know this would have caused such a reaction, or I would have gone with her, it was already hard enough to let her go, but she looked so wounded, and I didn't know how to talk to her.

"Emmet, she is home fine, let's not worry about it." Rose said stepping in front of Emmet, blocking him from me.

"No! He doesn't know the shit she has gone through! If she had thought about any of that while walking back, alone, then she wouldn't be home right now! She would be lost!" Jasper yelled

I had no idea what he was talking about, how would thinking cause her to be lost? But I decided not to push it, I was already in trouble with these two, and he was right, I didn't know what Bella had been through.

"Jasper, she is home safe now, Edward knows the mistake, let's just forget it and go home." Alice said, taking his arm.

Emmet glared at me and took Rose's arm, my sister's arm! "Rose is coming back with us," He stated, and I growled.

"Edward! Calm down!" Rose yelled at me and followed behind Emmet.

Tonight fucking sucks! I yelled to myself and took off; there was no way I was going home tonight.

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So I got this chapter finished, I hope you liked it. I have a couple things to say…

First, I know that Bella is very OOC, that's the point, at this moment, it is who she is, she has been through a lot, and doesn't know how to deal with it like her brothers; she needs to grow up a little bit. With time this will happen, just don't think of her as Twilight Bella, she is different here.

Also, I know this is and EXB story and it will continue to be that, but Nate does have a role to play, and both Edward and Bella are unaware of each other.

Lastly, I know this is the 4th chapter on the same day/night, I won't be spending 4 chapters on every day, either the chapters will get longer or the days will shorten, I have a lot planned for this book, so I hope you enjoy it enough to stay with me. C:

It would mean a lot if you could REVIEW telling me what you think!

-Markie-

P.S. The title might not make sense now, but it will by the end. Promise C: Sorry for the long A/N!