A/N Happy birthday to Bellaaaa! Let's see what happens!
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There was something on my chest. It was hard, and cold. I opened my eyes and the first two people I saw were Gran and Dad. They both grinned and they both cheered and said, "Haaaaappy birthday Bella."
I laughed and hugged them both.
I heard a soft thud on the floor and Dad bent to pick it up. He smiled and handed a wrapped box to me.
"Don't be breaking your birthday presents, Belle. This one's the best one out of all of them."
I laughed and hugged him again. "Thanks, Dad."
"But you can't open them until after the football game tonight. Is that understood?" Gran said wagging a finger at me.
I laughed. "Okay. But why after the football game?" I asked.
"Oh, just because." Dad said casually brushing it off like it was nothing.
They had completely understood that I had to be at detention and said that it was okay that we couldn't have any sort of birthday dinner. Gran promised that we could do it tomorrow instead.
We didn't do our daily run today. Instead, Gran made me dress girlie today. I wore a navy blue skirt that went down to my knees and a white blouse with black flats. She gave me a cute white sweater to match. I had to admit I looked better than usual.
"You look so grown up sweetheart." Gran said hugging me.
"Oh Gran." I almost cried. These were the times that I wished that Mom could be here with us enjoying every moment that I did.
When Alice and Rose came to pick me up, they brought gifts with them.
"Happy birthday. You look beautiful, Bells." Rose said hugging me tightly.
"Thanks Rose." I said.
"Of course. Now, don't open these until after the football game." she said setting her gift on the table next to Gran and Dad's. Alice laughed her tinkly laugh. "Yeah, or you'll get your hands ripped off. Just kidding. Happy birthday, Bella."
I smiled at my two best friends and soon we were on our way to school.
We got there pretty early. Edward's car was there, of course. But this time, it wasn't empty.
Emmett sat on the hood eating a Poptart and listening to music. Jasper stood with his back to us talking to Edward who still sat in the driver's seat. Rose and Alice discreetly nudged each other. I didn't know if I wasn't supposed to see that, or not.
As soon as I stepped out, Emmett shot up and ran toward me grinning like crazy.
Belllllllllla!" he shouted extending the Ls in my name.
"Hey Emm—" I was cut off mid sentence by him hugging me so tight that I ran out of air.
"Happy birthday! You're officially legal! So, what do you want to do first? Get a speeding ticket? Break into a store? Rob a bank? What?"
I laughed as he let me go. "Well, Emmett, I would rather much not like to commit any sort of crime today, but thank you for the happy birthday." He laughed loudly, making it echo off the walls nearby.
Jasper was next. He was more calmer. He gave me a light hug.
"Happy birthday adult."
"Thank you Jasper." I said laughing at him.
Edward came next smiling warmly at me. He held a single red rose. I blushed as soon as I saw it.
"Happy birthday, Bella." He said hugging me close to him before handing me the rose. I heard Alice giggling softly from behind me.
"Oh Edward it's beautiful. Thank you." I said hugging him back. He smiled.
"You deserve it, it's beautiful, like you."
I blushed some more.
"Thank you." I said.
The bell rang and Edward took my bag from me and walked with me to Government. Tanya was nowhere in sight. Rumor had it she was suspended with Austin Marks.
Lauren was still around though and she didn't fail to try and make my day hell.
"Oh, look at you Swan. All prettied up. What for? Not like any guy around here would want someone like you."
I glared at her and turned on her. Edward watched from just outside the door.
"Oh shut up Lauren. You can try all you want to hurt me and insult me, but that's only because you're jealous because of the fact that I don't dress horribly like you and I don't flaunt my chest in every guy's face to get attention for myself. I at least have some decency. You wouldn't know what that is because you've spent all your high school life trying to get every guy in your bedroom. Now if you excuse me, I have a test to take."
The whole room was silent. Even the AC was off. The teacher stood there, her mouth agape, her eyes bugging out. Lauren was so mad her face was dark red. She narrowed her eyes at me and said, "Bitch." before storming out of the room brushing past Edward.
As soon as she was gone everyone turned and shouted, "Happy birthday!" before clapping and praising me for standing up to Lauren.
"Finally someone does." Alice said setting her stuff down on her desk. Edward smiled at me, and waved before heading off to his class his brothers close behind.
"Kick ass Bella!" Emmett shouted as he walked away.
At lunch we ate Subway, courtesy of Alice, whom insisted on it. There was also a small chocolate birthday cake with a number eighteen candle on top.
We ate and laughed all through lunch. Edward sat next to me and kept looking over at me from time to time a smile ever present on his face.
When it was time for the cake five minutes before the bell rang, Edward got one of the cooks from the kitchen to light the candle.
"Happy birthday Bella." she said after lighting it.
"Thank you Gwen." I said smiling at her.
Alice signaled at someone and suddenly everyone stood up all over the cafeteria and began singing.
To say I wasn't embarrassed was an understatement.
Edward laughed at me as I blushed and tried to hide behind him. But that failed.
I blew out the candle when they were done singing and we dug in. The word had gotten around school that I had stood up to Lauren in first period because people kept saying things like, "You go girl." "Say it like it is, Sister." "Wanna go out?" every time I walked by them.
At the end of the day, I went straight for the detention room. Lauren sat in there, glaring at the wall, her textbooks and binder in front of her. There were at least a few other kids there. Angela was there of course and she smiled at me and I sat next to her.
"Guess we tutor Lauren today, huh?" she whispered. I sighed. "I guess so. Are you coming to the game tonight? It's the big homecoming game against Ridgeway. That one school in Seattle.
"Right, and of course I'll be there. Ben's there, so why not?"
I grinned. "So you and Ben. You've been talking?"
"Of course. He can't wait to see me there later. Pretty rose by the way. Edward is such a sweetheart."
I smiled looking down at the beautiful rose that still looked and smelled fresh.
"I was so surprised when he gave it to me." I said.
"I bet." she said.
We didn't discuss it further because detention began.
Lauren never asked for help from me at all. Though she made me trip a few times. However the fifth time it happened the door opened and Emmett and Edward walked in in their jerseys. I couldn't deny it, Edward looked extremely hot in it.
He came straight for me and helped me up and glared at Lauren who shrunk away from him instantly.
"You okay Bella?"
"I'm fine." I said brushing it off.
Emmett was quietly talking to the teacher who nodded and turned to me.
"Ms. Swan you're free to go. Thank you for the help and happy birthday."
I smiled. "Thank you." I said smiling at him before going to gather my belongings. However, Edward already had my bag and my rose in his hand.
It was already five thirty so we went straight for the gym. Alice and Rose met me there and Edward hugged me, yes, hugged me before walking away to the rest of the guys.
Gametime came before we knew it. Forks and Ridgeway were tying constantly touchdown after touchdown was scored.
I was doing my best to pump the guys up, especially when Ridgeway was ahead by fourteen points. But Emmett and Jasper both saved the day of course.
The biggest moment came when we had twenty seconds on the clock. They were tied now, forty two to forty two. Everyone was screaming like crazy on both sides. The ball seemed to be in the air for half of that time, but finally at just five seconds left, Edward scored the final touchdown, making it yet another win for Forks High School.
This was the first time in three years that we had won the homecoming game and everyone knew it. There were air horns being sounded everywhere, confetti flying and loud music as I was carried across the field by all the football players. The cheerleaders where here too, all in the air like me. I looked down and saw Edward just below me. He smiled and mouthed, "Thank you" I nodded and soon both our families met up in the middle of the field.
We all celebrated and hugged, and Edward stuck to my side all that time.
At the Cullens' house balloons were everywhere and decorations too. A lot of people from school were there with food gifts and lots of happy birthday wishes.
We all ate together and they hung around for a bit. The guests didn't leave until ten PM. We were all still full of energy. Emmett put on a slow song and Edward came toward me his hand extended toward me. I looked toward Dad and he just nodded eagerly before turning to talk to Carlisle.
"Could I have the pleasure of sharing this dance with you, Ms. Swan?" he asked smiling at me.
I blushed. "I would love to dance with you Edward." I said feeling suddenly breathless.
As we danced we talked and laughed together completely forgetting that there were at least seven or eight others watching.
"So, Bella." he began suddenly looking nervous.
"Yes Edward?"
"I have something I want to ask."
"What is it?" I asked curiously.
"Well, I kind of need to tell you Bella, that I've had feelings for you for a very long time. Ever since we were in third grade. I never felt anything like this for anybody else. I dated all those other girls because I thought I was dumb for liking you. I realized of course that I wasn't dumb for liking you. I was dumb for not telling you. I had to really stop being a chicken for this Bella and if you say no, or laugh, I completely understand. But Bella, will you do me the greatest honor of being my girlfriend?"
A/N Aww, wasn't that cute? What did you guys think of Edward's speech? :) Did you guys like the chapter? Let me know. Love Y'all! Until next time!
XOXOXO
—RoseNEmmettForever—