A/N: Ok well here is another chapter! Yay!! Lol I am so happy so many of you are enjoying my stories!! I am trying to add as often as I can here. Enjoy my lovelies and PLEASE REVIEW, otherwise I just might start holding the chapter's hostage lmao.

Also a small note, I have gotten reviews and messages asking if I will throw in some Lemony Goodness, and I had planned to from the start, I will just surprise you when it happens lol.

Ok Ages so no one gets confused From Oldest to Youngest:

Carlisle is 35 and Esme is 34(Been together since he was 15 and she was 14)

Emmett is 25 and Rosalie 24

Alice is 23 and Jasper is 24

Edward is 22

Once again, some characters are OOC but that ok because this is my story (lol)!

Thanks to my AMAZING BETA Southern Armature who helps me to dig deep and push me to write more.

Disclaimer: Aren't we done with these? Lol I don't own anything I am to poor to.

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"Oh none really, just that maybe you should give this Esme the benefit of the doubt." He said getting up and starting to walk away. I felt the scowl form on my face and I heard Esme's voice behind us.

"Oh good Edward, I see you met Leah. She is your date for the evening."

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I stared at Esme as if she had grown a third eye and gained wings. That was when I heard Edward laugh beside me and I grew angry. I turned to him and he shrugged, giving me a wink. I groaned in frustration and bolted up looking at both with an annoyed look before I marched back towards the winery.

"Ahh Leah, I see Esme found you. Now if we could only find that demented little brother of mine," Carlisle said standing at the entrance of the winery. I looked at him and a deep scowl formed on my face at the thought of Esme.

"I have already had the displeasure of meeting that THING you call a brother. Tell me Carlisle were you all in on this? I hate being toyed with. Esme knew I would never come here if I knew, why would you guys do this?" I asked frustratedly. Carlisle gave me a sad look and sighed running his hand through his perfect slicked back blond hair.

"Esme just thought you should get out and explore your options. She cares for you deeply and I am so sorry for anything my brother has done to offend you. We just thought considering all the things you both have gone through that you two might hit it off," Carlisle said quietly. I looked at his face so full of sadness and sighed. I knew they both cared about me. I also knew they were both trying to be nice, but damnit all to hell, I hated blind dates! "If you wish, I will take you home right now, and I will tell Esme to stop bothering you," Carlisle continued. I huffed and shook my head.

"No, it's just, ugh- I am no good at dating and such. Not to mention the fact that I am sooo not ready for this and no offense to your family, but your brother is a bit of a nosey asshole!" I said rubbing my temples. That's when I heard the click of heals on the rocky pavement behind me.

"Leah! PLEASE DON'T BE MAD!"I heard Esme say as she finally reached my side with Edward right behind her. I took another deep breath and looked at my closest friend.

"Don't, Esme, I know you care about me, and that you worry, but please listen to me. I am just not ready for that yet and when I am you will be the first to know. Now I don't want to talk about this anymore. I already told Carlisle that I will go in, but this is in no way, shape, or form a date! Is that understood?" When Esme nodded mutely I sighed.

"Good, great, let's go inside now," I said giving my best fake smile.

Esme nodded and kissed my cheek softly as she took Carlisle's arm and he smiled warmly at me and walked inside. I stood outside the winery, yet again, with Mr. Pompous Ass himself only a few feet away from me, reaching for another cigarette. I turned to him annoyed beyond belief, and yanked the unlit cigarette out of his mouth throwing it on the floor.

"What the fuck was that for!?" Edward asked. His warm honey colored eyes seemed to get darker with each passing second, as his face set into his annoying smirk.

"You are the biggest jackass I have ever met! You knew who I was and why I am here, didn't you!? Fucking jerk off!" I said poking my finger into his chest trying my best to hold back from smacking that annoying smirk off his face, which just seemed to grow wider with my anger showing.

"Easy there, She wolf. Jesus, are you always like this?" He asked reaching for another cigarette. The fact that he was being so calm was just annoying me to the point where I wanted to knock him the hell out. I decided to slam my healed foot into his foot instead. When I cringed and cursed under his breath I felt my evil smile plaster my face.

"FOR YOUR INFORMATION YOU DONKEY RAPING SHIT EATER 'HOW I AM' IS NONE OF YOUR FUCKING CONSERN CONCERN! AND FURTHER MORE I DON'T CARE HOW FUCKING ATTRACTIVE YOU ARE, THIS ISN'T A DATE SO YOU CAN TAKE YOUR ANNOYING SMIRK AND THAT EVEN MORE ANNOYING PERSONALITY AND SHOVE THEM UP YOUR ASS!" I screamed, shoving him to the floor. He laughed and shook his head at me, giving me a smile.

"So you think I am attractive?" He asked as a huge grin formed on his face.

I turned, not bothering to respond and stomped inside the winery leaving him on the floor. As I walked through I took in the look of the place to try to calm myself, but it wasn't working. When I finally reached the door that lead outside to where the party was I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. I opened the door and walked outside, as a small gasp came from my mouth. Everything was simply beautiful.

The archway I stood in was covered in beautiful shimmering lights and there were torches set up all around. There were flowers all around us, with a small band set up about ten feet away from me. In the middle of everything was a huge table set up with an ivory colored table cloth, and stunning table placements of burgundy red. As I took my fill of the scenery, I saw standing not too far from the table were a group of people I was meant to share dinner with.

"Taking in the view?" I heard Edward's voice asked from behind me. I rolled my eyes and sighed deeply.

"Don't you have anything better to do then harass me?" I asked, turning to look him in the eyes. He simply shook his head.

"You are proving to be far too much entertainment to pass up," he said brushing past me. He walked down the two steps before stopping and turning to face me. "How about we start over? I promise to be on my best behavior, for our non-date thingy. Scout's honor," he said offering me his arm. I closed my eyes and took a deep, long breath. When I opened them I saw Esme looking at me with a hopeful look on her face and I groaned taking Edwards arm.

"Fine," I said as he led me down the two steps and to his family.

They all stopped talking as we approached and the two people I had not met yet eyed me with an approving look. Esme and Carlisle walked forward and Edward moved us to the middle of their little family circle.

"Annoying relatives, this is Leah, my non-date for the night. I don't know who you have met yet so allow me to introduce to you the Cullen clan. This is older sister, Alice, and her husband, Jasper. This is my older brother, Emmett. This is his wife, and Jasper's sister, Rosalie. And, of course you know Esme and Carlisle," he said, smiling graciously. I rolled my eyes and smiled.

"Nice to meet you, some of you for the second time," I said winking at Alice who giggled along with Esme. The others all looked at us curiously and the three of us broke out into laughter.

"What's so funny?" I heard Jasper ask in his thick southern accent. Alice just shook her head and kissed his cheek.

"Nothing, my wonderful husband, nothing at all," Alice said pulling him along.

I smiled at Alice and Jasper, who seemed like another perfect couple. Jasper looked to be six foot three and had golden honey blond hair with piercing blue eyes that matched his sister's. He was lean but had muscle tone to him, along with, sadly, some very unsightly marks going from his neck down. Then I looked at Alice who seemed entranced by him and he in return seemed to worship the ground the crazy, little pixie walked on.

I sighed and felt Edward take my arm once more and he led me to my seat next to him at the table. The others soon joined us and we all began eating and talking about the things we were doing in our lives. I learned that when Carlisle was only eighteen, his adoptive parents died in a horrible car crash, and he chose to help raise his brothers and sisters (their birth children) with Esme (his then girlfriend). I learned that they came from money (more money than I thought could be possible). Also, while Carlisle taught the kids he was taking classes via correspondence. I learned that all of them were home schooled and each took college courses from the age of sixteen and on.

Rosalie and Emmett, who had met at school, had been in New York. Both going to NYU, Rosalie studied Art and Art Professions and told us how she planned to open a small art gallery in Port Angeles. Emmett studied Business and Management and was going to help his wife realize her dream.

Alice and Jasper studied in Italy. Alice went to the Polimoda Fashion School, where she studied design and business management and planned on opening a small boutique close to her sister-in-law's art gallery. Jasper studied the culinary arts at Accademia Europea di Firenze, as well as Business Management courses online.

Edward was last but certainly not least. Edward studied in New York at Long Island University earning a bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy. He was going to start working in the hospital with Carlisle, while also currently finishing up with online courses to get his masters.

Hearing all these things made me feel a little overwhelmed to say the least. Which is why I found it funny. I noticed that all the men were wearing the same tuxes. They were also all wearing matching shirts to match their partner partner's dresses. Rosalie sat closest, a few seat away from me and heard my small laugh.

"What is so funny, Leah?" She asked giving me an emotionless expression. I smiled, not allowing myself to be intimidated by prom queen Barbie.

"Well, I just noticed all the men are wearing the same tuxes but with different shirts that match their dates' dresses. I thought it was very sweet, and cute," I said staring down the blonde. She gave me a snide look and turned to look at her husband, who it seemed could no longer hold back his laughter.

"I love a good girl fight; ok you both in the middle of the floor. I will go get the wine to wet you both down. Don't start without me!" He said as Rosalie smacked him in the back of the head and I glared at him. I saw Edward glare hard at his brother who just laughed harder and winked at me.

Looking at Emmett, I couldn't help but smile. He was huge. He looked like he could have been a line backer for a football team. He reached about maybe six foot five, he had a round face with dimples and slightly curly, dark brown hair, giving him an almost childish look, and the man never seemed to stop smiling. When he caught me looking at him, his grin just seemed to widen.

"Like what you see Leah? What can I say; I got what the women want," he said cockily and leaning back in his chair. I rolled my eyes and I saw Edward get up from his seat next to me and pull Emmett's chair out from under him. He hit the floor with a loud thud as the rest of us burst out into laughter. Emmett stood up quickly and glared at Edward, who wore his all too familiar smirk.

"I see my little brother grew a pair, what trying to impress the girl who wants nothing to do with you are we?" Emmett asked happily. Edward's eyes darkened and Emmett's smile grew even wider. "Listen bro, I can't help it that I got what all the ladies want. Maybe if you're nice I'll tell you my secret," he said winking at Edward, who rolled his eyes and took his seat next to me once more.

After a few moments things were calmed down and dessert was served. When I caught the sound of music being played as my sinfully chocolate moose cake was placed in front of me. I saw Carlisle and Jasper offer their arms to Alice, and Esme who gladly accepted as Emmett fed a piece of his own cake to Rosalie. I had to look away, seeing everyone so happy was making my heart ache. I felt Edward touch my shoulder and I looked up into his warm, intense eyes as he gave me a warm smile.

"Would you like to dance, Leah?" He asked softly, offering me his hand. I nodded and he led me to the dance floor as Layla by Eric Clapton started playing.

What will you do when you get lonely

No one waiting? By your side

you've been running? And hiding? Much too long

you know it's just your foolish pride

Edward pulled me close to him, he stood about three inches taller than me and looked me directly into my eyes. He gave a small chuckle as his arm went around my waist and my arm went around his neck as he took my free hand in his own. I felt my body relax as I swayed and we danced to the music. I felt a small blush creep up my face as he sang softly with the song.

Layla, you got me on my knees

Layla, I'm begging? Darling please

Layla, darling wont you ease my worried mind

Tried to give you consolation

Your old man had let you down

Like a fool, I fell in love with you

You turned my whole world upside down

Edward spun me and I laughed feeling happiness I hadn't allowed myself to feel in a long time. Edward laughed with me and pulled me closer to him. Our eyes locked once more and I became all too aware of his warm breath and the intense want in his eyes. My blush intensified as he smiled at me again, leaning forward and whispered into my ear.

"You're beautiful when you smile, Leah," he said softly. I felt my body shiver.

Layla, you got me on my knees

Layla, I'm begging? Darling please

Layla, darling wont you ease my worried mind

Make the best of the situation

before I finally go insane

Please don't say well never find a way

Tell me all my loves in vain

We continued to stare at one another as he spun me again, and I felt the others watching us as well. Edward simply rolled his eyes when I brought it up and dipped me. I looked to see Esme giving me a stunning smile and mouthing 'he likes you' to me, to which I simply rolled my eyes.

Layla, you got me on my knees

Layla, I'm begging? Darling please

Layla, darling wont you ease my worried mind

Layla, you got me on my knees

Layla, I'm begging? Darling please

Layla, darling wont you ease my worried mind

As chorus started up again. I decided to ask a question that had been nagging me for over an hour. I looked up at Edward who was staring at me intently, to which I couldn't help but blush.

"Edward," I said softly. He brought his face close to mine and smirked.

"Yes, Leah?" He asked.

"Did you know who I was when you saw me?" I asked in a bare whisper. When he nodded I felt my face turn pink with anger, but I did my best to control it. "If you knew who I was, why didn't you say something? I feel like an idiot," I said giving him a cold stare. He spun me again and when we came back together I felt his grip on tighten on me just a little.

"I knew who you were because I saw a picture of you on Esme's phone, and to be honest, I just knew I would like you from that. What I was told about you, which is very little, I didn't tell you because it was simply too much fun messing with you. Listen, I don't know exactly what happened but I know you had a bad break-up with your ex, and you aren't ready to date or anything like that, and I am cool with that. But seriously, I think you're really pretty and I really like bothering you. I think we can be really close friends given the chance. Will you, at the very least, give me that?" He asked giving me a hopeful look. When I rolled my eyes at him he smiled. "Come on, She wolf, what do you say, friends?" I nodded my head and took a deep breath.

"Why do I have a feeling I am going to regret this?" I asked looking at him, giving him an annoyed look when he called me she wolf. He laughed and as he did the song ended as we pulled away he kissed my hand and winked at me.

"I promise you won't," he said giving me a triumphant smile.

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After that night Edward and I became fast friends, though he did annoy the hell out of me, most of the time we just seemed to get each other. I admitted to myself even back then that Edward was attractive, and had it not been for Jacob, I might have dated Edward sooner. Edward was looking at me with such warmth and love in his eyes I couldn't help but feel happy and sad.

I kissed him softly, and let my overly tired body relax completely. My eyes started to get heavy and I felt Edward get up and watched as he placed a sleeping Renesmee in the play pen set up for her in my room. He came back to my bed and slipped me and himself under my covers, placing my head on his chest once more. He stroked my back and my hair softly kissing the top of my head, before I felt him take a deep breath and speak.

"You know I love you right?" Edward asked softly. I nodded and stroked his chest soothingly. "We could be a real family; I want us to be a real family, Lee," he said tilting my chin so we could look each other in the eyes.

"What, I mean-" I started to say but he cut me off.

"When you're ready of course, but someday I would like to have all this and more with you. I just wanted you to know that my little she wolf," he said kissing me on the lips tenderly. I blushed and buried my face in his chest not knowing what to say or do. After a short time I heard Edward's familiar slight snore and I smiled to myself. I looked up at the man who had stuck by me through everything and I kissed him softly, making a promise to him and myself not to let anything get between us.

Yet, as I fell asleep in his arms, my last thoughts were of Jacob and our first date, which was the first night Jacob and Edward officially met.

A/N: Don't hate me please! I promise you guys will love the next chapter. This is all part of the grand plan lol.