Hey guys! I know I have been so slack with this story but I have good reasons. Please forgive me, I hope to update as much as I can, but between a full time job and being a grown up, I never seem to have time. Thank you guys so much for staying with me. I love you all.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS.

Previously in New Bella, New Life:

Edward was lying on my bed, reading my copy of Wuthering Heights. He looked up and smiled.

"Hello, love." He said as he walked over to me.

"Hello," I said as I wrapped my arms around his waist and put my head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat.

"Would you like me to stay?" Edward whispered against my hair.

I nodded as we walked over to my bed. He dressed me in my half tired state and tucked me under the covers.

"How did you get here?" I asked as I snuggled closer to his body.

"Jasper, love." He said as he kissed my head again. "Sleep, angel."

"I love you." I said.

"As I, you." He whispered back.

I drifted to sleep to Edward humming a tune.

Bella POV:

I woke up in Edward's arms, feeling his soft breathing on the nape of my neck. I smiled at the thought of Edward dreaming. I moved slightly to re-adjust myself to check the time. Edward stirred and his eyes fluttered open.

"Mmm..." He sighed, "Good morning, love."

"Good morning," I smiled. "We have school in an hour."

Edward's smile faded a little bit while his brow creased. He knew that we wouldn't be able to be as close as we are at school.

"I'll text Jasper to pick me up." Edward sighed.

I frowned. I didn't like the thought of Edward leaving, even for an hour.

"My Bella." Edward smiled as he smoothed his thumb over my creased forehead. "I will see you in an hour."

I smiled, only a little one. Edward's head turned toward the window. He got out of my bed and headed toward the window.

"That was quick." I thought I heard him murmur.

Edward walked over to me and helped me stand up. He wrapped his arms around me and nestled his face into my hair.

"I'll see you soon, my Bella." He whispered before kissing me full on the mouth.

With my head still spinning from his kiss, I watched from the window as he runs to Jasper's car. Jasper smirked at me from the driver's seat and I waved back at him.

It was nice having an insider, but how long would it take for him to slip up in front of Alice? Or how long would it take for Alice to figure it out?

I waved the boys away and turned to head into the bathroom to get ready. I quickly brushed my teeth in the shower while the conditioner set in my hair. Once dried and in my underwear, I made my way to the closet. It was bare. Hmm... I really need to go shopping... Ugh.

I decided on a red blouse, jeans and a pair of simple black flats. My dress sense has become a lot better over the years, which I am quite happy about.

I went for mascara and liquid eyeliner for my makeup and opted to leave my hair to dry naturally throughout the day. I strolled out to my beast of a truck and started the engine. She roared to life and I giggled.

I drove to school and parked next to the familiar silver Volvo. I slammed my door shut and strolled over to the Cullens and the Hales as they stood around Emmett's big Jeep. Emmett laughed at something that Jasper said. Damn, I missed the punch line. I stood next to Edward and beamed at him.

"Well, look what the wind blew in." He smiled down at me.

"Well, hello Mr Comedian." I rolled my eyes as I playfully punched him in the arm.

Emmett cackled with laughter at my failed attempt at trying to hurt Edward.

School went by in a blur, like always. I watched Edward as he animatedly told a story to the other guys, I didn't realise I was borderline staring until Rosalie and Alice giggled while looking in my direction.

Rosalie POV:

I watched Edward and Bella together. They had a weird chemistry, almost like they were magnets. He moved; she mirrored the movement. He smiled; she smiled. I nudged Alice inconspicuously and nodded my head toward them.

"Watch them move." I whispered to Alice as she followed them too.

Alice's eyes followed Bella and Edward. She closed her eyes suddenly, having some sort of vision or whatever it is that Alice does.

"What is it, Al?" I whispered, my voice so low only she could hear.

"I don't know." She whispered back, her brow furrowed. "I can't see."

I started watching the way Bella looked at Edward. Her eyes would light up when he smiled and laughed. She watched the way his mouth moved when he spoke and then she would bite her lip every time he looked at her.

I studied Edward next while Bella told her story. Edward looked at Bella like a blind man seeing the sun for the first time. He watched her eyes light up when she spoke of her mother. He smiled when she smiled and laughed when she giggled. He pushed back a strand of her hair when it fell in front of her eyes. She smiled up at him and mouthed thank you.

"Alice..." I said as I turned to her. "Did you just...?"

Alice nodded her head slowly and closed her eyes again. She opened her eyes and smiled.

"I can definitely see these two being together." Alice whispered.

"Bedward, for the win!" I smiled. We both giggled and got caught when Bella looked at us. Whoops.

Bella POV:

The rest of the week went by in a blur. By the time I could make sense of everything, it was Friday. Alice and Rosalie walked me from gym to my truck and we stopped to chat.

"So," Alice started. "Our mom and dad are going away for the weekend and we're having a barbeque. Would you like to stay for the weekend?"

"Sure. I'll just have to go home and tell Charlie." I said, thinking about the weekend coming.

We drove to Charlie's where I packed an overnight bag to take to the Cullens. Charlie and Alice were talking and laughing animatedly. I had to pull Alice away from Charlie just so we could get going.

"Alright, Alice." Charlie said, "Don't be a stranger now."

"I won't Charlie." Alice smiled as she hugged him goodbye. "We will see you on Sunday afternoon!"

Emmett drove us to my house and to the Cullens. He was very patient while Rose packed my bags and Alice spoke with Charlie. We got to the house and smelled the barbeque cooking. We put my bags in Alice's room and walked through the indoor pool and out to the barbeque area.

We walked over to the boys. It was unseasonably warm for the time of year. Edward was wearing three quarter khaki pants, a white tank top with a white button down top cuffed at the sleeves and he was wearing it unbuttoned. His hair was in its usual disarray. He was smiling and laughing with his brothers as he cooked steak, onion and sausages on the barbeque.

Emmett hugged me as I approached and lifted me up.

"Glad to see you back here, Bells." He laughed. "Mom and Dad would be a bit upset to know that they weren't here to see you."

"Emmett." Rosalie tutted, "Don't make her feel bad.

As the night wore on, we sat around the bug outdoor table, laughing and singing to the radio that was on in the background.

"Okay," Emmett said as he cleared he plates. "After I am done cleaning these, a little party game is in order."

Edward and Jasper rolled their eyes and the girls giggled. Edward got up.

"Would you like another drink?" He asked, pointing to my empty cup of Coke.

"Yes please," I smiled up at him and handed him my glass. He took it and brushed his fingertips along the back of my hand. I blushed and my breath hitched.

He smirked and walked away to the house. I watched him walk barefoot through the path in the extravagant garden. Jasper and Rosalie were talking to each other about the mechanics of cars and motorbikes. Alice had her eyes closed, smiling a tiny smile. I leaned my head back against the big cushioned chair and felt a sense of calm and ease wash over me.

I closed my eyes for a little bit as I laid there and listened to the chatter around me. I felt at home in this house, with these people. These people who did not know who I was over a year ago. I heard Emmett and Edward laughing as they walked down the path toward the outdoor setting.

"Sawn," Emmett boomed and I lifted my head up. "No sleeping yet!"

I smiled at him as I took my cup from Edward and watched him take his seat next to me.

"Okay," Emmett said as he sat at the head of the table. "Truth or dare."

He looked around the table. His eyes landed on me.

"Bella?" He smirked.

"Truth please." I smiled sweetly.

"If you could have your pick of one of us, who would you pick?"

I looked at the girls and they both smiled smugly at me.

"Um..." I looked dramatically at each one of the boys and my eyes landed on Edward. "I'd have to pick Edward. Considering he is the only single one."

Edward smiled my favourite half smile and he looked at Emmett.

"She does have a point." Edward smiled as he looked me.

"Fine." Emmett pouted. "Your turn, Bells."

"Okay," I looked at Alice. "Truth or dare, Al?"

"Truth." Alice smiled.

This went on for a little while, no one picking dare until it was Edward's turn.

"Dare." He said as he looked Jasper straight in the eye.

Jasper looked at Alice and Rosalie and smirked a cheeky little smirk.

"I dare you to kiss Bella like you mean it until I say stop."

I looked at Edward as he looked at me. He grabbed my face in both hands and lowered his face closer to mine. Our eyes closed as our lips met. Our lips moved perfectly in sync, hid tongue nudging between my lips. He started to massage my tongue gently with his own. My hands made their way up to his head, I tangled my fingers in his hair. One hand stayed on my cheek and the other snaked through my hair as he gently grabbed a fistful of hair to hold me in place. We kissed like this for what felt like hours. When we heard Jasper say stop, we slowly pulled apart. Edward kissed me again and then rested his forehead on mine.

"Well..." Alice smiled. "That was certainly not how friends kiss friends for a dare."

Everyone laughed as I blushed.

"Well," Jasper said as he got up. "I'm tired as hell. Alice?"

Alice and Jasper walked hand in hand to the house. Emmett and Rosalie soon followed them. Edward and I were left sitting on our own by the table.

"That kiss was..." Edward sighed as he grabbed my hand and kissed my palm. "Exquisite."

I smiled and closed my eyes as he kissed my forehead.

"Are you tired, me Bella?" Edward asked softly.

"Not yet." I whispered. "I kind of want to swim."

Edward smiled and led the way to the pool house. He locked all the doors so we didn't get interrupted. He took off his shirt and pants and jumped in the pool in his underwear. I stripped down to my underwear (praise the Lord I was wearing a matching set) ad dived in the pool.

Edward wrapped his arms around me waist and pulled me closer. He kissed me just like he had during the game of truth or dare. I wrapped my legs around his waist and kissed him back, just as urgently. I ran my hands through his hair. My hands ran down his back and then back up to his neck.

"Bella," Edward grunted.

I pulled away with a confused look etched on my face.

"I will wait until you are fully ready." He whispered as he pressed his forehead against mine.

"I know." I smiled. "Thank you."

I kissed him again, this time with much more passion. We stayed tangled in each other's arms for a while. I could get used to this. My own personal Edward bubble.

Hey guys, thank you for being so patient with me. I hope to update more often and give you guys more chapters. Who wants to see more of Jacob? Please read and review so I know that you guys are enjoying the story so far.

Love lots,

BrookePattinson. xo