Bella hopped in the shower feeling giddy about her date with Edward. It was like they were going on their very first date. She hurried out of the shower to blow dry her hair leaving it down in small waves, and putting a bit of lip gloss on her lips. She dressed in a blue, two-tone strapless dress with an extended pleat front design with an empire waistband. She knew how much Edward liked her in blue.

Edward walked slowly to the front door of his sister's apartment inhaling and exhaling slowly. He was excited about their date, but there was the unfamiliar sensation of butterflies in his stomach. He hadn't felt this nervous since their very first date five years ago.

"Good evening, Mr. Cullen," Bella smiled answering the door. She thought he looked good enough to eat. He was dressed in black slacks, a metal gray dress shirt with the top two buttons undone, and black dress shoes.

"Mmm…it sure is Ms. Swan," Edward gave her the crooked smile that made her fall in love with him as he leaned down and kissed her softly on the lips. "You are breathtakingly gorgeous."

"Right back at ya," Bella giggled blushing a bit. Edward wrapped his arm around her waist and led her out to his car.

"I expect you to have her home by midnight," Alice yelled from the door.

"Yes, mother!" Bella giggled as Edward placed a kiss on top of her head.

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"How are you doing this evening?" the waiter smiled as he poured water into their glasses.

"Great, and how are you?" Bella smiled politely at the waiter who was noticeably raking his eyes over Bella's body. She thought he was quite handsome, his uniform was finely pressed, and not a hair out of place. But, then she glanced over at the man sitting across from her and couldn't help but smile at his unruly hair that she loved tangled in her hands.

"I'm good, thank you," the waiter returned her smile. Edward shifted uncomfortably in his chair, his fists in a ball underneath the table.

"We would like a bottle of your finest Pinot Grigio," Edward commanded a bit harshly.

"Of course, Sir," the waiter nodded his head and returned to the kitchen.

"Ow!" Edward jumped as Bella's foot came in contact with his shin. "What was that for?"

"Be nice," Bella said glaring across the table.

"What, he was totally undressing you with his eyes," Edward growled. He hated how men looked at Bella, like she was a piece of meat or a prize to be won.

"Edward," Bella warned. He knew that being jealous was stupid, but he couldn't help it.

They both had been silent for most of dinner and Bella hated that there was this awkwardness that didn't used to be there. She wasn't sure why it was there, but she had a feeling that it would show its ugly face.

"Edward, what's wrong?" Bella asked. Edward hadn't touched his food, he'd just been pushing it around on his plate.

"Nothing," Edward sighed keeping his eyes on his food. Bella decided that now was not the time to discuss what was bothering her.

"Is there anything else I can get you this evening?" the waiter asked topping their water glasses off.

"The check," Edward demanded. Bella glared daggers at Edward before giving the waiter an apologetic smile and a silent 'I'm sorry'. The waiter nodded and placed the check on the table. Edward handed the waiter his credit card without glancing at the bill. The waiter took it and returned quickly. Edward scribbled down a small tip and his signature before standing up without a word. Bella took her cue from him standing up and walking toward the door before Edward noticed. Once out of the restaurant Edward saw Bella waiting next to his car with her arms crossed at her chest. Edward walked over to the passenger side unlocking and opening her door. Bella slipped in and slammed the door herself before Edward had the chance.

Edward lowered his head pinching the bridge of his nose letting out a heavy sigh. He walked to the driver's side and slowly got in. "What's wrong with you?" Bella blurted before Edward started the car.

"Nothing, I just didn't like the way he was looking at you," Edward replied as he pulled out of the parking lot.

"Didn't like the way he was looking at me, my ASS!" Bella raised her voice. "You better start talking, and you better do it now!"

Edward inhaled deeply, "Why was Jacob there?"

"At the restaurant?" Bella was shocked. What did Jacob have to do with any of this?

"No, at our wedding," Edward said staring straight ahead.

"That's what this is all about?" Bella yelled. "I can't believe you!"

"What?! You told me you weren't sending him an invitation."

"I'm doing this with you right now! This was supposed to be a romantic night out, just about the two of us, and you've ruined it!" Bella had done enough crying that all was left was anger and frustration.

"Did you invite him?" Edward asked looking over at her. He didn't want this to turn into a huge fight. He just wanted to hear her say that she didn't invite him and he would let it go.

"Cullen! I. said. not. tonight! Take me home!"

Edward didn't say anything else as they drove through the streets of Seattle. He knew he'd messed up when she called him 'Cullen'. It was never a good sign. It took Bella a while to realize where they were headed. "Where are you taking me?"

"Home," Edward said softly.

"To Alice's," Bella growled. She was in no mood to be around him anymore. She just wanted to go to Alice's and sleep all of her frustration out.

"Bella," Edward breathed. He didn't want to leave her. He knew that he had angered her and he felt horrible for it. But, he didn't want her to leave angry with him.

"I said to Alice's," Bella said closing her eyes. This was not how she pictured her night going. She'd imagined a romantic dinner with Edward, the man of her dreams. They would be deep in conversation all night unaware of the world around them. It would just be the two of them. It's what they needed, and what she wanted.

"I'm sorry," Edward whispered as he pulled into an empty parking lot to turn around. They rode in silence all the way to Alice's apartment. Edward parked as close as he could get and before he had a chance to take his seatbelt off and get out of the car Bella was already halfway up to the door. "Fuck!" Edward slammed both palms into the steering wheel as he saw Bella barge into the apartment and slam the door.

"Fuck!" Bella yelled as she threw her purse against the wall slamming the door.

"Jesus!" Alice shrieked falling off the couch onto the floor. The guy on the couch hurried to pull Alice to her feet making sure she was alright.

"Sorry, Alice," Bella signed leaning up against the door. "Jasper, I didn't mean to interrupt." Bella smiled weakly at the man next to Alice.

"Jasper, give us a minute?" Alice smiled sweetly. Jasper placed a kiss on her cheek and nodded.

"No need for apologies, Bells," Jasper smiled placing a small kiss on her forehead before heading off to Alice's room. Jasper Hale and Alice had been together for five years and have been living together for two. Bella was grateful that Jasper was alright with her staying there for a while. She didn't know how she lived twenty-one years without Alice and Jasper in her life, come to think of it, she didn't know how she lived without any of the Cullen's or Hale's in her life for twenty-one years.

"God! Why can't your brother be more like Jasper!" Bella said angrily.

"Because then I would be dating my brother, and that's just gross," Alice poked Bella's side.

"Alice, I'm serious," Bella said shoving Alice's hand away.

"Hold that thought," Alice said before opening the door to look out. "Please go tell Jasper, I'll be there as soon as I can." With that Alice was out the door. Bella walked slowly to Alice's room and knocked on the door.

"Jasper, Alice said she'd be back as soon as she could," Bella said through the door.

"Thanks, Bells," Jasper smiled as he opened the door. "Are you alright?" Jasper was like Bella's big brother. He was always concerned for her well-being and she was glad for that.

"Not really, but I'll be fine," Bella said.

"Do you want to talk about it? I may not be a girl, but you know I'm always here for you," Jasper smiled.

"I know, thanks Jasper. That really means a lot," Bella smiled as stepped forward for a hug. "I think I'm just going to go to bed."

"Night, Bells," Jasper said as she turned to walk down the hall to her room.

"Night," Bella smiled before Jasper shut the door.

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"Are you trying to fuck things up with Bella on purpose?" Alice yelled as she yanked the door open to Edward's car. He had not moved since Bella bolted into the apartment. He was in no state to drive.

"Shit, Alice! You could have given me a heart attack!" Edward growled as he held his chest.

"Oh please, don't play the victim," Alice glared as she got into her brother's car. "What the hell happened?"

"It's none of your business," Edward replied. He didn't want to fight with his sister tonight.

"Like hell it is! Bella's my best friend and I'm not going to stand around while you stomp on her heart all over again," Alice warned. She was tired of seeing her brother hurt her best friend. "If you make me choose sides, you aren't going to like the outcome!"

"Alice, this is between me and Bella. The whole world does not revolve around you!" Edward yelled. He immediately wanted to take back those hurtful words. Alice had been nothing but supportive and helpful in his time of need and he loved her so much for it. He just let his anger get too out of hand.

Alice inhaled and exhaled calmly closing her eyes. "You listen to me, and you listen to me good," Alice said grabbing her brother's chin tightly to look him in the eye. She had never been this upset with her brother in the twenty-six years they'd been brother and sister, but he had crossed the line. "You can say what you want to me. I'm your sister and I will always love you no matter what. But what you say to Bella is a different story. Do NOT, I repeat, Do NOT think that you can treat her like shit and think that you can apologize for it the next day and everything will be alright. You know that not only will you have me to answer to, but you will also have Jasper, Emmett, Rose, Mom, Dad, Charlie, and Rene. So, don't think that you can treat her the way you've been treating her and not suffer the consequences. You better not come near her until you've figured out what ever the hell it is that's making you act like an asshole and have a damn good apology."

Without another word Alice released Edward's chin and climbed out of the car leaving Edward alone once again.

"Seriously Edward?!" Bella grumbled as she answered her phone. She rolled over to see it was 2:30 A.M.

"This is she," Bella answered. She sat there in silence listening to the voice on the other end of the phone. When they were finished she closed her phone, walking around the room in a daze she pulled on one of Edward's hoodies that she loved to wear and walked slowly to Alice's room.

"Alice," Bella whimpered as she knocked quietly on the door. There was no answer. "Alice! Please!" Bella cried as she banged on the door. Bella lost all feeling in her lower body sending her collapsing to the floor.

"Bella, what's wrong?" Alice panicked as she saw her best friend on the floor, tears streaming down her face.

"Edward," was all she could get out.

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A/N: I finally got some inspiration!!! Things still haven't really calmed down, but they should here in a couple of weeks. I hope you all like this chapter, please let me know what you think!!!!