A/N: Okay if you have been keeping up to date on my story "New Beginnings? Or Old Pick ups?" Then you know that I am leaving on vacation on Monday. It is going to be hard for me to get time to update for the next couple of weeks. I will try my best not to leave a cliffhanger on Sunday. It will be easier on both you and me.

Sorry not for updating yesterday… I didn't have much time with going on the boat and stuff.

Hope you're enjoying the story as much as I enjoy writing it.

Disclaimer: Still not Stephanie Meyers.

Chapter 4

"Anything for you Bella." I blushed and then nestled back into the feather pillows.

BPOV

I woke up having the best night of sleep in my life. Maybe it had something to do with knowing that I was safe, or maybe it was what Edward said when he thought I was sleeping. I sat up and yawned. It suddenly hit me that it was Friday. I had to go to school. I tried to once again to sneak out the window so I could grab some clothes from my room. I leaned out the window and pulled my leg over the barrier. I felt two warm hands around my waist.

"Hey, what did I tell you?" I jumped smacking my head on the window frame. "Oh, I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you."

I came back through the window and turned on my heel rubbing my head. Edward's hands were still around my waist. I noticed how close we actually were. His nose touched mine. I gazed into his eyes as he gazed into mine. Don't do it Bella. He can't possibly like you.

Our faces grew closer when none other than Emmett burst through the door. "Emmett!" I jumped into his arms.

"I missed you too Bella." He laughed and pulled me into his arms.

I glared at Edward and turned my focus back on Emmett. "Emmett, Edward won't let me put get some clothes." I kept my glare on Edward.

"Oh, well you do need some girl clothes to wear for today." He glanced at my outfit. "I don't think the lawyer would appreciate you showing up in Edward's clothes." I guessed that meant no school today.

"Ya think?" He laughed.

"Fine, you can go over to your house, but I'm coming with you." I grinned and climbed out the window.

This time Edward didn't stop me. Emmett's huge body followed me out the window and over to my roof. We stepped into my room and I saw the dried blood on the floor. Painful memories slipped into my head of last night.

I shuddered and Emmett's hand rested on my good shoulder. "Bella, no one is ever going to hurt you again, I won't let them." I smiled at him and then got back to the task at hand.

I went to my closet and searched through my limited wardrobe. I found a nice black top that Sasha had sent me for my birthday this year. I grabbed some tan pants out of my drawer along with my necessary undergarments. I half expected for Emmett to make a comment but he didn't.

"I need to take a shower." He grinned at me.

"You can take one at our house. I'm sure Alice would love to play make over." I shuddered at the thought. It would be nice to do girl things, but I wasn't one for makeup.

He laughed and carried my things out the window. I followed after him and we safely made it back through Edward's window. I tripped coming in and expected to fall. Oddly enough I fell into Edward's arms again.

"Is this going to be a regular thing?" His voice was awkwardly serious.

"Probably." I blushed and he set back up stably.

"Ahem." Emmett coughed to get out attention. "Okay Bella the bathroom is through that door. Um, shampoo you can use Alice's."

I gasped. I had forgotten my shampoo. I had some kind of emotional attachment to it. "No, I'll go get my shampoo."

Edward jumped up. "I'll get it!"

Before I had time to protest he was already out the window. He was fast. I figured I would get a lecture from him later. He came back a couple of minutes later. His face was tight as he handed me my shampoo and conditioner.

I ran to the bathroom and locked the door. I took a quick shower not wanting to wear out my welcome. By the time I got out everyone was up. I borrowed Alice's blow dryer not wanting to wet my good clothes.

Emmett whisked me downstairs for breakfast. Carlisle went over what time the lawyer was coming. Esme made sure I knew I was always welcome here. Alice promised to take me shopping. Edward was quiet and he just watched me. Emmett was talking about the college he was about to start. He was starting Washington University soon and would be leaving. It saddened me but I knew it was life.

Alice drug me upstairs after breakfast insisting she do my makeup. It was better than the alternative, which was a friendly chat with Edward. I had never seen so much make up in my life. The process was long and painful but I was surprised at how much a little makeup could hide a huge cut. When I got done I didn't feel bad looking in the mirror. I was still the same plain old Bella but with a renewed confidence.

The doorbell rang downstairs as Alice finished. I groaned and trudged out the door. Where would they be sending me? I met Emmett worried stare at the top of the stairs.

"It'll be fine Bella." I smiled praying it would be true.

Edward still glared at me. When I met his eyes they softened. He looked concerned yet in pain. He still amazed me. I took a deep breath and descended the stairs. A man in a gray suit stood at the door and followed Carlisle into the living room.

The man stuck out his hand. "Hello Isabella. I'm your father's lawyer Jackson Baker."

I shook his hand and sat on the couch in between Esme and Carlisle. No doubt there were three extra pair of ears listening at the top of stairs.

"Well, Miss Swan. You parents left everything to you, though you will not be able to collect it until you turn 18. Until then you are to stay with the legal guardian that your father has put in the Will." I nodded. "You're guardian as agreed to come live in your house in order to take care of you." A river of relief washed over me.

I heard a "Yes!" and a high five come from upstairs.

"Who is my legal guardian?" It would be nice if he would skip the anticipation thing.

"Your father has left Billy Black as your legal guardian. I am aware that he was your father's best friend. Is that correct?" I nodded. It was so like Charlie to leave me with Billy. That meant Jake. "Him as well as his son will be moving in tomorrow. Billy has agreed to look over your financial needs. Do you trust him?"

"Yes sir."

"Well that clears up everything." He stood up and headed for the door. "Miss Swan, you are very lucky to have such caring neighbors."

"Yes, the luckiest. Goodbye Mr. Baker and thank you."

"Goodbye, call me if you need anything." I nodded and he left.

"Woo Hoo!" Emmett came bounding down the stairs. He picked me up and twirled me around the living room.

I laughed. I found it so easy to do when I was with them. The Cullens were the family I never had.

"Put me down Emmett." His booming laugh filled the house.

He did as I asked and Alice threw her arms around me. "Bella, you know what this means right?" As if the answer were obvious.

"Um? No?" She laughed.

"Celebration dinner! I'm so taking you shopping!" I laughed.

"But, I don't have any money." She looked at me and her mouth dropped.

"Bella Swan I am not letting you pay for clothes. That is my job!" I tried to protest but then Edward cut in.

"We need a good family outing. Besides Emmett leaves in a week for College." I sighed.

"Well I think it's a great idea. We'll go out to dinner for tonight. We need to go clean up Bella's house first. We don't want to scare off her new tenants." I shrugged.

Esme took control. "Okay here's how it will work. Emmett and Alice will take the kitchen and living room. Carlisle and I will take the bathrooms and Bella's parent's rooms. Edward and Bella will take her room and the extra bedroom."

"Can't I work with Bella?" Emmett tried not to sound whiney.

"No, you can get the high spots in the kitchen while Alice can get the low spots."

He sighed in defeat. "Fine." I laughed and elbowed him.

It was embarrassing having your new friends clean up your house. It wasn't that dirty thanks to Renee making me work cleaning it. We had to clean up the blood spills from the accident. I led Edward upstairs to my bedroom first. I excused myself and slipped into the bathroom to throw away the evidence from the night before.

I came back and Edward was cleaning away at the stain on the floor my blood had left. Like I said, embarrassing.

"So Bella, tell me. What do you know about Billy Black?" I eyed him suspiciously and then answered his question.

"Well, Billy was my father's best friend. They went fishing a lot. His son use to be one of my best friends."

"Use to be?" His eyes met mine.

"Yes, he found out what was happening to me and couldn't take it. He wanted me to run away with him, but I couldn't." He nodded.

"Listen Edward," His gaze fixed on me. "About what you saw in the bathroom. It doesn't matter anymore. I'm happy now. I mean I haven't felt the urge." His eyes watered.

"Bella, do you know how much it scared me?" I shook my head.

"I didn't know someone actually cared." He leant over and pulled me into a hug.

"Bella, I will always care." I laid my head on his shoulder.

"Thanks."

A/N: So next is the family night out. Aren't the Cullens just great? So I'm debating on whether to start a relationship between Bella and Jake. I could see it happening. Don't worry Edward lovers, if I do it will bring Edward and Bella closer together!

I hate that Emmett is leaving, but he has to meet Rose somehow right? You can see where this is leading up to right?

Anyway so one more day till I leave! Can't wait till my Cruz! I'm going to put my story on a flash drive and try to type on the way up. I'll have to use the family laptop. Anyway thanks for the reviews!

Kayla