I'm going to make you love me.

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"erm Alice?" she looked at me with slight irritation in her eyes "I didn't bring a swimming costume" before she could answer, Edward jumped in.

"you guys go, and I'll stay here with Bella" he offered.

"no need. I packed one for you" she had this look in her eyes, and I dreaded to think the size of the costume she'd packed for me. Looks like I'm going to be freezing my basically bare ass off on the beach, with Edward and his repulsion for me.

"great" I groaned.

Chapter 4.

Edward offered to wait downstairs, so I could change first. I ran up to the room, not wanting to take ages. As soon as I burst through the door, I began searching through my suitcase that was randomly lying on the floor. A part of me was dreading to see what Alice had packed for me, the other knew I had to see it and wear it, may as well get it over with.

It took me a while to fine the tiny piece of scrap material. It was so small it could have been a handkerchief. The two small triangles that were the bottom part of the bikini were held together by two pieces of string. The top was again two tiny pieces of cloth that barely covered my boobs, it had a string halter tie, and another piece of string that wrapped around me back, to ensure I was covered. The bikini itself was a rich dark blue colour, with small white poker dots dotted all over. It was a lovely bikini, however it was far too revealing for me.

I hesitantly put the swimsuit on, and grimaced at how much skin it actually revealed. With only my essentials covered, I felt rather vulnerable and on display. I knew Alice well enough to know that kicking up a fuss about this would only make her dig her heals in further, and would probably make her schedule more trips to the beach, just to force me to wear it.

I sighed once again, at my reflection in the mirror. My legs and stomach were toned from all the exercise I part take in, however the colour of my skin, was where my insecurities lay. The ghostly, pail white would be enough to turn any man off. Why couldn't I be a bronzed goddess? A girl worthy of a man such as Edward Cullen? His beauty was everything compared to mine, and the reflection staring back at me, only further proved that fact.

I huffed as I pulled a pair of denim shorts on and a plain white tank, to travel to the beach in. I grabbed one of the bag Alice had packed, and began to fill it with a towel, my book, purse, sunglasses, sun cream and ipod. I grabbed my cell off the night stand and shoved it into my pocket. As I made my way to the stairs I heard voices speaking quietly, in the hallway at the bottom of the stairs.

"I know Alice, I'm trying I really am, but I don't think she likes me. what would she see in me?" Edward's voice was in a hushed whisper. Whoever he was talking about must be a stupid bitch to not realise that Edward liked her, and an even bigger one, if she doesn't like him back.

"I know that she does. Please just try, she's shy, she'll need a push" Alice's tone matched Edward's as they conversed. I felt slightly betrayed by Alice, that she was giving Edward tips on how to get this mystery girl, even if she doesn't know I like him. She should be able to sense these things, like the way I can sense she likes Jasper. It's a girl thing.

"I'm am not going to force her into anything. If she wants to be with me, then great, I'll be the happiest fucker in the world, but if she doesn't then I'd rather her be happy with some other guy then happy with me. And what if she doesn't like me at all? I'd just be ruining this amazing friendship we've got..." Edward's voice was soft yet stern in his hushed voice, before Alice interrupted.

"...just take a chance. I know her. She likes you" I decided to make my presence known. Eavesdropping seemed like a slimy thing to do and I was feeling rather disgusted in myself for listening into this private conversation.

I took a few silent steps backwards into the upstairs hallway, and then walked forwards once again, making sure to step louder, to alert them to my presence. As I became into view on the stairs, both Alice and Edward were looking at me.

"Bella, why are you stamping?" Alice asked. Shit I hadn't thought of that.

"erm...well...I'm not happy with this bikini Alice" I responded, thinking on the spot. It wasn't exactly a lie, I was unhappy with the cloth.

Alice huffed "I knew you'd complain" she muttered under her breath, whilst rolling her eyes. Edward laughed, before running up the stairs to change his clothes. Alice gave me a knowing look with a lopsided smirk, before following her brothers footsteps and going to change herself.

After a few minutes I was joined in the hallway, with all the Cullen siblings and their...accomplices?...yeah, that'll do. We all piled into Emmett's Jeep. He and Rose sat up front, whilst Alice, Jasper, Edward and I were squashed on the three seats in the back.

After only, two minutes of complaining, mostly from Alice, about the lack of space, Edward grabbed my waist and pulled me onto his lap. Everyone, groaned in pleasure of the free space, whilst I sat, back ram rod straight, in shock. Edward must have noticed my discomfort and chuckled.

"Sorry Bella, someone needed to move" he shrugged, but I could tell he was tense too, waiting for my reaction.

I decided to lighten the mood "oh, so your saying I'm the biggest? Thanks a lot Cullen" I joked causing the tension to remove itself from his shoulders as he laughed.

"no actually, you the smallest. But I couldn't put Jasper on my lap, cos that's weird, as would having Alice on my lap. And besides we're sharing a bed, I thought it would be okay" he shrugged with a large smile on his face. As the others heard we were 'sharing a bed' they all made 'oooohhhh'ing noises and a few cat calls from Emmett, causing my face to inflame. Edward just laughed...again.

The weather was surprisingly hot, for a day in forks. The sky had no clouds and was a beautiful blue colour. As Emmett pulled up in La Push, first beach, we all jumped out. I felt like I was going to combust if I stayed on his lap another second longer. The sun began scorching on my skin, as we began walking down the beach, trying to find the 'perfect stop' at the insistence of Alice.

"perfect!" she finally yelled.

"thank God!" I groaned under my breath. However I wasn't quiet enough because I was rewarded with a chuckle from Edward and a glare from Alice.

I ignored her stares, pulled my towel out of my bag, and set it on the ground. Everyone else followed my lead. Both Alice and Rose began stripping revealing their bikinis. Alice wore a bright coloured number, whilst Rose's was deep crimson halter bikini. I sighed and began to pull my tank off, and then my shorts. I was seated on my towel, whilst doing this, so I avoided everyone's gazes once finished, and just laid down, to soak up the sun. trying to keep the blush at bay...it wasn't working.

I opened my eyes to see both Edward and Alice staring at me. They were seated on ether side on my towel. Alice had a huge grin on her face, whilst Edward seemed a little slack jawed. Was I really that hideous?

"what?" I asked facing Alice. That had to be the less painful option, right?

She shrugged "i knew that would look awesome on you." she had an evil glint in her eyes "right Edward?" she faced her brother. A felt my face, once again, blush, as I turned to watch his reaction. As i turned i noticed Edward had removed his shirt to reveal an extremly sexy eigth pack. wow.

He gulped audibly "you...i mean...well you...look...nice?" he finished as a question. I internally sighed. I knew it was too revealing, I was hideous. My arms automatically went to wrap around my bare stomach, before Alice grabbed them, preventing me from moving.

"oh no you don't. Bella you look hot. Ignore this loser" she gave her brother a pointed look. "it's obviously working for him" her head nodded in the direction of some guy, who was, very nervously, making his was towards us. I rolled my eyes at Alice, of course he was coming to chat either her or Rose up. I was the man replant. I laid back down and close my eyes once again.

"hey" I heard an unfamiliar voice call. It was rougher than Edward's silky voice, but it was still warm and welcoming. I opened my eyes wanting to watch the show, when I was met with a pair of dark brown eyes. I looked across to Alice and Rose and both were looking at me. This guy was looking at me also. And talking to me.

"erm...hey" I replied, earning a smile off this guys. I'd been chatted up by plenty of guys before, just none of them as hot as him. His dark brown hair was cropped short, but he still managed to achieve a shaggy look. His abs were toned and his muscles could beat Emmett's. His six pack was hot, but he was no Edward.

"I'm Jake" he announced, his easy smile still in place.

"I'm Bella. This is Alice, Rose Emmett, Jasper and Edward" I answered, introducing everyone, he didn't take his eyes off me once.

"so Bella, i know it's a little forward...but I was wondering if...erm...maybe, you'd want to go out sometime?" he asked. He was rubbing the back of his neck. A nervous trait I had seen Edward do plenty of times.

"erm..I don't think..." I began, before Alice interrupted.

"she doesn't think she'll be able to do anything tonight, but if you give her your number, I'll make sure she calls" she smiled. He took the paper and pen she gave him and wrote his number down, before handing it to me.

Jake

555-2053

call me any time, beautiful

as I looked up, I was met with the sight of his retreating form, as he walked away. Once I was sure he was out of hearing distance, I turned on Alice.

"what was that?" I nearly yelled.

"that, was me giving you a push" she answered, using the term she had used whilst talking to Edward about his mystery girl.

"but..."

"...no but's. I've seen you turn loads of guys down, and none of them have been that hot. You can't turn him down. Have a little summer romance" she answered, shrugging.

I heard Edward clear his throat beside me, I turned to him. He was looking down at the sand, a hard frown on his face. I didn't dare believe he was jealous. Probably disgusted hearing his sister call some guy hot. He was very protective of her.

"who wants ice cream?" he suddenly asked.

"me!" boomed Emmett. Causing a laugh from each of us. Everyone else agreed.

"Bella, will you help me carry them?" he asked. Alice snorted beside me, but I ignored her as I stood up, to follow him. As I stood, Edward's eyes took in my whole form, and I allowed myself to believe he wanted me, but my hopes died, as he soon became tense, and the frown was back.

We walked across the beach, and I noticed a familiar pair of eyes on me. Jake was sat with a large group of guys, all of them looking at me. And when I say me, I mean my boobs and my ass. I rolled my eyes at all of them, not that they noticed. They weren't looking at my face, remember?

Edward must have noticed where I was looking, because he sighed loudly, earning my attention again.

"are you really going to call him?" he asked, his eyes bore into mine yet again.

"sounds like Alice is making me" I rolled my eyes.

"you shouldn't be forced into anything. You should be happy, do what makes you happy" he almost repeated what he was saying to Alice, about the mystery girl, and how he wanted her to be happy.

I shrugged at him as we continued to walk, to the ice cream stall in silence.

As we were in line to order, a extremely scantily clad girl, flounced up to Edward. Her bikini was basically non-existent. It was bright pink, and obviously at least two sizes too small. To top only covered her nipples and the bottom made her whole ass hang out. She had an orange tan covering her skin, long blond fake hair that fell past her shoulder. She winked at him, before making the journey over to him. He groaned loudly, as he spotted her.

"hey" she purred, twirling he hair around her finger.

"hello" he replied coldly, and turning away from him.

"I'm Lauren" she introduced. "and you are?" she asked Edward. It was clear from not only his words but his body language he wasn't interested, so I decided to do him a solid and jump in.

"I'm Bella" I announced. Edward head snapped to my face, a huge grin on his face as he realised what I was doing. I'd done it for him on many occasions and it always resulted in a massive grin, not to mention hug.

"who?" she asked, rolling her eyes, and subtly trying to push her chest in Edward face.

"his girlfriend" I answered. Her eyes nearly popped out of her head as Edward wrapped one arm around my waist and began kissing my neck. Well that was new. He didn't normally get so into the role. But if Edward wanted to step up the intimacy on our fake girlfriend story, who was I to complain?

Lauren spun on her heels and literally ran away. It was rather funny.

"thanks Bella" he smiled, pulling me into a massive hug. The fact I fit into his arms so perfectly was not lost on me, I sighed in contentment.

Realisation hit me like a ton of bricks. He might not want this girl, but he will want one of them one day. Hell, he does want one of them now! I need to step up my game if I want to win a guy like Edward Cullen. It's time to bring in some reinforcements! and I only have this summer to do it.

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