When In Love.

Disclaimer: Yes, I bribed Little Brown to let me own Twilight. But then I woke up and I realized I was dreaming. So I don't own it, anymore.

Previously;;

Charlie didn't notice anything new or unusual in me, and for that I was happy. I decided to sleep late, I took a bath, changed my clothes, actually wore underwear, did my homework and watched TV with Charlie until he snored, and I took that as my cue to sleep already. Covering him with his stitched blanket, I entered my room and was met with one very welcomed visitor; I didn't know whether to prepare for heartache or happiness as he uttered the words, "You have to hear something..."

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Chapter 4: Best Friends.

"What is it Edward?" I asked while making my way to my bed. I lied down atop the covers and he sat at the foot of my bed. "I--" His phone rang. "Excuse me, I have to take this." I waved my hand off. "What is it, Tanya?" He hissed into the receiver. "No, I already told you this afternoon meant nothing." This afternoon? What happened?

"It's up to you." What's up to Tanya? I groaned and Edward shushed me. "No." No, what? Ugh, I hated being out of the loop. "Stop whining. I have to go, goodnight."

"What was that all about?" I voiced my curiosity and Edward looked at me with ancient sadness clouding his then vibrant eyes. "I owe you a million apologies, and I'd start now... First off, I apologize for losing myself a while ago. I apologize for monopolizing Tanya, for forgetting the goal, for flirting with her, and for what happened to us this afternoon, for not telling you sooner, for not controlling myself, for hurting her, Jasper and maybe you? And for being a stupid asshole who was momentarily fazed by hormones due to his ex-girlfriend. Bella, I'm really sorry."

"And, I can start forgiving you once I find out what you actually did this afternoon which brought you so much remorse." I replied, although I already had a clue on what it was, thinking it wasn't so far off from what I did. "Are you sure?"

"Only if you're fine with me knowing."

"See, I brought Tanya home. She invited me in, and memories of our past just flooded me again. There was a moment in her room where we kept thinking 'How did it end?' 'What changed?' 'I loved you then so much' we kept thinking on how glorious our days were, and she got something out of me with three words."

"What did she say?"

"I miss you."

"And then what happened?" I pressed on, but I was already confident on his would be answer. "Things heated up. Things happened. There was something inside me which she reignited. After what we had did, she asked me if that meant that we were back together, and I sadly told her, No. But as easy as Tanya could be, she would never intentionally play with someone's heart, which is why, she's breaking up with Jasper, she feels as though she's betrayed him and she's no longer good enough. At least, your goal was solved, right?" He looked into my eyes, pleading for my assurance. "Sure." I smiled at him faintly. "Bella. What is it?" He drawled out my name. "How far did you go?" I bluntly asked. "As far as we already reached when we first dated. We didn't go any further." He stated unsure whether what he said was good or bad. "And how far was that?"

"All the way."

"So you slept with her." I bluntly stated. "Well, technically..." He hesitatingly answered, gauging my reaction.

"Oh, then, thanks for your honesty. I'm alright with it; I don't have any right not to be... Are you going to do it again?"

"Ofcourse Not." I sighed in relief and hugged him, it was fun to see him flustered but I had to end his pain, I felt sorry for him already.

"Why are we so awkward nowadays?" He groaned. "Must be your makeover." I answered.

"You blame everything on that, Bella."

"And yet, I'm always correct, Edward." I smirked at him and led him to bed, we slept soundly that night, and at least I was sure, Edward and I didn't lose trust in each other, for now.

"Bella," he stirred "Bella, are you up?"

"Good morning." I kissed his forehead and brushed away his hair covering those eyes. "Did you really forgive me, or did I just dream that part?" He whispered, groggily. "I forgave you. After all, who could say no to a flustered, nervous, stuttering, Edward?" I asked, half jokingly. That's when he shot up his position and gathered me in his arms and gave me a semi-Emmett bone-crushing hug. "Thank you so much!"

"You're welcome." I smiled, breathless at his actions. "Edward, I want to know how Tanya got you so unattached to the world..." I suddenly said, I don't know why, but my words were sincere as I continued, "Tell me about Tanya."

He sighed but was convinced by whatever look he saw in my eyes; he pulled me up while I rested my head on his shoulder.

"Tanya..." He started.

"Tanya and I had dinner at her house, we were alone, but it was honestly a friendly dinner, we watched a movie- 'A Walk To Remember' to be precise, she fell asleep just before Jamie told Carter that she had Leukemia, and I carried her to her room, it was just around 6pm that time. As I laid her on the bed, she stirred and pulled me, her eyes shot open and she convinced me she was fully awake, she begged me to stay, and to just talk to her." I kept my calm and he took it as a sure sign to continue.

"She told me she missed me, she missed my awkward ways, my shyness around girls, my dorkiness and my childishness towards certain situations. She reminisced and sadly wondered about our old plans; she asked me how those plans suddenly died. And I reminded her, 'Tanya, you grew up. You found someone better, and you moved forward' She didn't like that explanation." I never realized how well aware Tanya was of Edward, I never realized that Tanya really knew and loved Edward, I started seeing the reason why they called it Love. I used to think it was not love, now my doubts started to wander off. "--Tanya told me she never wanted to leave me, and lately while in Budapest, she slowly realized that Jasper and her don't fit together perfectly, and maybe, he's meant to be with someone else. And last night, she told me she realized that I was, too. She hugged me, feeling insecure- for once. She cried, wondering why she was never the perfect girl for anyone. She always did the mistakes. I wanted to comfort her so badly... so I did."

"Then what happened?" I didn't like the suspense at all. "I told her how much I've missed her. Then surprisingly, a need to be with her completely overtook my body, and I acted on that, and once again- for the last time, we became one- we stayed together, in every sense of those words." I wasn't that naive, I knew the implication of those 2 words. "So, tell me about your sweet moments. I was rarely there when my best friend's romance was ongoing, now I feel guilty." I admitted to him, it sucked knowing I wasn't there when Edward was experiencing love for the first time. He didn't have a proper girl friend to talk to. "Well, Tanya was my first, and I was hers. It happened during our First Valentines Day together, at her house, ofcourse." I stared at him, wondering why on earth that was the detail he just had to share. I cleared my throat, waving my hand as a sign for him to continue.

"Well, Tanya is Tanya... But she isn't known to cheat, or play people. Knowing her, she'll talk to Jasper later at school. She always looked for you when we were together, wondering why my best friend was never there. She was never confident around our friends, she felt so little. Tanya was so strong on the outside, but on the inside, she could be really deep and insecure, and every moment with her just made me happy knowing I made her day." He smiled at me but it didn't reach his eyes, I realized he also enjoyed this talk- but for a different reason. "Edward, why are you telling me this? You must have your own reason for being so open all of a sudden..."

"Because, last night, I realized how much I loved Tanya, and I don't anymore. I just want my bestest friend to know that, and I wanted you to be more open to the idea of Tanya. You, Rosalie and Alice make her look like such a villain, I just wanted you to see it from her point, okay?"

"Oh, I understand. Okay, I'm sorry." The sun shone through my window and momentarily blinded me, when I could stare properly again, my eyes focused on his neck because once again he pulled me into a breath taking hug. We soon let go and he drove home to have a change of clothes, breakfast and his school stuff. He promised to fetch me so we could ride to school together. I had half an hour to get ready and I didn't waste 1 minute of it.

For the remainder of the week, school passed by fine. Tanya ended things with Jasper one lunch time, but we didn't see much of Jasper, Alice rarely stayed with us, she was always at Jasper's side, and Tanya was with her friends, none of them looked ready to talk, so we gave them space. Rosalie had an idea of what happened, Edward and I surely did, but Emmett remained clueless. Edward tried getting the details out of Tanya but she wont bulge, she claimed that it was Jasper's story to tell- see, atleast that girl had respect. Unlike Jessica and Lauren who soon spread rumors that Tanya got knocked up and that is why Jasper dumped her. I really considered smashing those brains together- whoa, when did I get violent? Funny how that rumor will turn out when Tanya won't show in a couple of months, hopefully people will finally see what Bull those girls feed them with.

Friday- I focused on Getting the Blondie to fall in Love with the Hottie, and I made a sure plan. Wednesday came and I caught up with Tanya. "Hey Tanya! I've been meaning to speak with you..." She literally knocked me off my feet when she jumped at me and hugged me, "OH BELLA! I'm so sorry! I broke your friends' hearts! Jasper's and Edward's! I'm so horrible! Why do I always end up like this?" I looked at her and saw the same vulnerability I saw in Edward's stories. I awkwardly patted her back. "It's alright, Tanya. You just haven't found the right boy yet. Besides, you're too kind to let anyone hang on your words."

"Thank you for forgiving me, Bella." She sadly smiled at me.

"Tanya... I know of this boy... he's definitely worth a try, maybe, just maybe he's the one for you!" She visibly calmed down at my friendliness and grinned at me.

"Are you sure? What if I break his heart, too? He is also your friend..."

"No worries, just one date. If it works out, sure. If not- it was just a try anyway." I smiled easily at her. "Okay..." She allowed while walking over to a shiny white car. She patted the shiny hood of her white car. "Do you like it, Bella? It's my baby..." she swooned while rubbing the hood of her car. "Its a 2010 Jaguar XFR, its got a 510 horse power, and can go 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, you can shift it between automatic and manual... It's a gift from Eleazer for my 16th birthday; we got it at the Detroit Auto Show... Isn't it pretty?" I had no idea what she just said.

"Its pretty and you sounded just like Rosalie and Edward, only worse. You know cars well, which is why I think you'd really hit things off with Jacob."

"Jacob's his name, huh?" She smiled.

"His name is Jacob Black, he's tan, into extreme sports, fixes and builds various rides just for fun, from motorcycles to old rabbits, he does them, he's a year younger than us- so he really knows how to have a good time, he studies at the high school over at the Reservation, but he's also very responsible, he takes care of his father, Billy- they're all each other has."

"He sounds like a bad boy prince charming... the different school thing is a bonus, atleast no one will think I'm pregnant there, maybe I should also switch schools..."

She considered the thought for a while. "So, Tanya..." I asked in a teasing way. "How is Edward?" I grinned at her. Her eyes widened and her jaw fell open.

"Bella Swan! I never thought you had that in you!" She playfully slapped my forearm and winked at me.

At home, I informed Rose, Al and Edward that I finally got Tanya interested in Jacob. Thursday, I drove to La Push and told Jake that I got The Tanya Denali interested in him. From Jake's bathroom, I called Tanya up and asked her when she was free, I didn't hide the fact that it was for Jacob. She giggled and answered me.

"Jake, you've got a date, Saturday 7pm- Don't screw this up. But, if you don't like her, don't play her, this thing's for real." I warned him and happily left the Black's home knowing I finally finished my part. I dropped by at the Hale's Mansion. "Bella!" Rosalie called from the foyer; she dragged me up her room which contradicted Alice's. See, Esme did the interior design of the entire Cullen Household. Alice, Emmett and Edward's rooms were all in one side of the house, and they all had a glass window, and their rooms all had dominating shades of Gold, but Alice's personal stuff were in pink, so she had a gold and pink room. It reminded me of a Malibu Barbie room mixed with a Hello Kitty wonderland.

Rosalie, on the other hand, had her room in soft shades of Silver and Black, and her furniture was very expensive-looking and sophisticated. "SO, BELLA how's the plan?" She gushed while pushing me on her queen sized bed, "Well... I got them on a date, Saturday 7pm." And for the first time, Rosalie Lillian Hale offered me a High-Five, what a shocker- right? So ofcourse I eagerly slapped her palm back. "Wait, hold on- how did your brother's break up with Tanya go? Does he tell you anything?"

"No, he doesn't. Let's call Alice, shall we?"

Alice arrived with Emmett and Edward who we assumed went somewhere else because we only heard their booming voices, but we never saw their faces.

"Alice..." Rosalie warned, "You owe us a very long explanation..." Rosalie was good at that- intimidating people. "Okay, fine. I guess its time." Alice huffed; she was also good at that- complaining when she doesn't get her own way. "Bella, that day you and Edward arrived at school together, during Lunch time Tanya spoke with me. She mentioned that she knows that Jasper is meant to be with someone else, and that someone was me, and she no longer thinks they're in love, I hugged her and thanked her but she used that same explanation with Jasper and he didn't take it as well as I did," Alice huffed and rolled her eyes, "he glared at me and walked away. Guys, the truth is that, Jasper and I have not yet spoken with each other. I've been following him around because he's mad at me. He thinks I convinced Tanya to dump him." After that, Alice burst into tears, but no, she wouldn't let Rose and I comfort her. "Things will be fine." She chanted over and over again, convincing herself more than us. "You'd better be right, Alice, if not, I will deep fry my ignorant brother.'' Rose seethed. Inside, I was smiling; Edward and I can finally work our magic on Alice and Jasper! I tried calming down an angry Rosalie and a crying Alice, "Rose, calm down. This is your part remember? You've got to get Jasper to consider the thought of being with Alice, and Alice it's your job to be there for Jasper- were on track so quit panicking."

At that, Alice perked up immediately. "Oh yeah! Thank you, Bella! Especially for accomplishing your part with flying colors." Alice gushed while she and Rosalie hugged me. "Welcome." I smiled smugly; for once I was in control. "Speaking of which, Alice and I have a project too, it's for you and Cullen boy number 2."

"No way, Rose! I want him to love me and I want to take credit, please don't play my fate."

"Chill Bella, we won't. We'll just help you with the exterior parts, right? You said that was fine. We got a new wardrobe for you. Its Edward inspired. I think Alice had it shipped to your house 2 days ago, it should arrive before tonight. Right, Al?" Alice nodded at Rosalie while I openly glared at both of them. "Oh, you'll thank us one day, preferably on your honeymoon," Alice winked then continued, "I just realized something! You and Rose are so unfair!"

"What is it now, Al?"

"I don't get to be a Mrs. Cullen! While both of you become Cullens. That really sucks. But it's grosser to imagine marrying one of my cousins. Gross, man." That made Rosalie and I laugh so much, she was upset because she would end up being Alice Hale. That really threw Rose and me in a laughing fit.

Ever since that very carefree afternoon the following week passed by carefree as well. Rosalie insisted that Jasper was progressing and was opening up to the idea of Alice more and more, and Alice mentioned that Jasper was slowly acting like her friend again. Edward and I placed our pretending on hiatus first, we figured that it would add too much drama if Alice and Jasper weren't working out and it "looked" like we were. We wanted to put our friends ahead. Deep inside, I hoped that when Jasper and Alice get together for real, Edward would warm up to the idea of me, and would make a move- its crazy how it happens in some stories where they end up together so quickly. Love really isn't that easy.

It was Saturday Night, and tonight would be the date of Tanya with Jacob. Jacob wouldn't give me any details- at all. He was such a damn traitor, I'd have to painfully pull it out of one of them first chance I get. I drove myself to the Cullen house to find it half empty. Alice and Edward apparently went somewhere- they occasionally had these bonding trips, Alice had one with Emmett too, and Edward also had some days with Emmett, it was their way of staying connected. Fortunately, during trips where my best friends were gone, Emmett was always there. "Hey Em!" I screamed and pounced on the couch.

"Hey sister Bella. What movie do we watch today, Simpsons or Spongebob?"

"I'm in the mood for more Bart than Squidward." If Alice was left, we did girl stuff. If Edward was left we did everything and anything. But, if I were with Emmett, we watched re-runs. For this week, 'Comedy Cartoon' was the theme. These movie nights added more laughter to my life.

"Bella, I broke the popcorn maker last night, do you mind if we have ice cream instead?"

"No problem Emmett. Where's Rose and Jasper?"

"Oh you know, Rose and Jasper went out, too. Esme and Carlisle will arrive soon; they'll tell you a cool story. Its kind of cool but since they're my parents it was kind of awkward for me."

"What was it? How they conceived you?" I laughed. "Haha, funny Bella. Too bad you're not that far." I shut my mouth at that; curious as to what Esme and Carlisle would just openly share- surely it can't be their sex life. Right? For an hour, Emmett and I did nothing but pig out on Bubblegum Ice cream and laugh at the craziness of Bart and Homer. By 10 pm, the door opened and I thought it would be Esme and Carlisle already but it was just Alice and Edward. "Hey guys." I waved at them. They smiled, they were already used to coming home and seeing me and Emmett laughing our asses of- it's tradition. "I'm guessing it's Comedy Cartoon this week?" Edward grinned. "Yeahp. Only the best, it's Bart Simpson." I laughed, they all knew about my crush on that boy. Not even 5 minutes have passed and Esme and Carlisle walked in the door, "Oh Bella! You're here! Ill tell you something!" Esme gushed while sitting next to me on the couch. She reminded me of Alice- except older and more mature. "Since Carlisle and I spent our Anniversary last night, I'm in the mood to let you in on a secret..." Carlisle grinned while Emmett, Alice and Edward all frowned.

"Happy Anniversary, Esme and Carlisle!"

"Thanks Bella, were 20 years now..."

"So what's the big secret?" I gushed.

"I want to tell you about my love story with your future father-in-law." I choked on my drink. "Excuse me?" Edward and I said at the same time. "Oh Edward, what a reaction did you think she was referring to you as Bella's husband?" Carlisle chuckled. "Unless she's going out with Emmett... then, never mind. Or unless you have other sons... go on." Edward muttered. "I was kidding Bella. Edward quit being so obvious. Anyway..." Esme continued finally starting with her story.

"It was in our 2nd year at College... I was still torn whether I'd be a Doctor or Lawyer, but I really wanted to be an Architect or Interior Designer, but my parents wanted me to take up Law or Medicine. Carlisle was in one of my classes and I had this huge crush on him! Because he was taking up Medicine, I took it too just to see him more. Even though I fell more in love with him for the few months of stalking him, I couldn't keep going to Medical classes when my passion was designing... He saw me crying one time because I was really confused. Then he comforted me by telling me that he liked me, and I admitted to him that he was the reason I was in Med School. He said that was so bad, so he offered to take the same course as I did- Design. For 1 year we were together, and for 1 year I was blind. Then, I realized it was killing him so I told him to go back to Med School or else I'd break up with him, he did return very willingly. But, I was suddenly assigned to go to Italy just for a few weeks and so I thought it'd be okay. In Italy, I was quickly given a job to design a new mall near the Eifel Tower and I took it, I was so busy and lost touch with Carlisle... I returned to Chicago with more money to burn and great happiness, I thought he was just a puppy love so I didn't bother finding him again. One day, in the field with my colleagues I met an accident, and was rushed to the emergency room- there I saw Carlisle he told me that he had followed me in Italy but it was too late and he didn't know whether I was back in Chicago or not, he said he couldn't lose me ever again so right there while dressing my wounds, he proposed to me, and while I was bloody, I said 'YES!' The next night we got married at Las Vegas. For our 2nd year together, we had a proper wedding at a Church... Oh, and Emmett... you were conceived on that Hospital Bed." Esme winked. And Emmett groaned in discomfort. I laughed so hard, their story was so beautiful. "Esme, Carlisle! That was beautiful!" I clapped my hands and continued on laughing. "Thanks for sharing." I laughed even harder.

"Eh, anything for our future daughter..." Carlisle winked. "Dad..." Edward groaned while Carlisle raised his eyebrows innocently at him.

"Edward, I was referring to my 10 other sons in the country. Stop the defensiveness."

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I get by with a little help from my friends; I get high with a little help from my friends, going to try with a little help from my friends.
What do I do when my love is away? (Does it worry you to be alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day (are you sad because you're on your own)
No I get by with a little help from my friends, Do you need anybody, I need somebody to love. Could it be anybody? I want somebody to love.
Would you believe in a love at first sight, yes I'm certain that it happens all the time. What do you see when you turn out the light,
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine. Oh I get by with a little help from my friends,

A/N: This chapter focuses on the bond of friendship they have. Just because Bella's in love it doesn't mean she's selfish enough to just STEAL Edward away, and even in Twilight, Tanya is good, I don't like portraying her bad. She just liked Edward, everyone does, I wanted her character to be distinct in This fanfiction- she's not a bitch, you know. I really had to establish that Bella and Emmett funny love. I enjoyed it, and the emphasis I placed on Esme and Carlisle. Don't you love it? HAHA. I don't think all love stories happen quickly, this is the truth, and Love takes time. Its not all fun and games. Let Bella and Edward be best friends first. But not for long. After all, in my story, it's been months already right? They're moving forward! LEAVE ME SOME LOVE, PLEASE. Thanks for the feedback. I`m sorry for late updates. I make it up to you with Long chapters. Comments? Suggestions? Violent Reactions? :D