EPOV:

Their reactions were wrong, well Emmet's anyway. He started laughing so hard that his eyes started watering. Jasper on the other hand had a repeat-that-again look on his face. I didn't know what to make of their reactions. I glared at both of them demanding to know what was so funny.

"Edward," Emmett's laughter interrupted what Jasper was about to say. "Emmett shut up!" He waited while Emmett composed himself again.

"Sorry dude I just don't believe him, I mean Bella? Yea right!" I looked down feeling like he was right, I mean Bella had her share of problems but got through them. She was strong and deserves someone better. I scratched the back of my neck and let out a nervous chuckle. Emmett and Jasper both raised their eyebrows at the same time; it would have been funny if I wasn't in this situation.

"Dude you're not joking are you?" I gave them a you've- got- to -be- kidding me look. "No duh!" Emmett's shocked face reversed to a proud one, "So when are you going to ask her out? I rolled my eyes; of course he would ask that.

"Emmett it's not that easy."

"Uh yes it is," HE said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. "Look I'll show you." Jasper snickered, anticipating what Emmett was about to do next.

"Shut up Jasper! OK so pretend I'm Bella and you want to ask me out. Could he be any more absurd!? "Emmett I don't have time for this!" I was getting a bit annoyed.

"Fine Jasper then, OK Jasper you're Edward and I'm Bella."

"Ok." I groaned in frustration, this was going to be a big waste of my time. Of course Jasper was anticipating making fun of me. "Emmett I think I already know how to ask a girl out."

"Yea, I don't think so, I mean how many girls have you gone out with? Most of them ask you out not the other way around."

"I could ask her out if I wanted to."

"Ah, but you do want to ask her out."

"Yea, so?"

"Want to make a bet?"

"No"

"Oh come-on!"

I looked to Jasper for help but he held up his hands saying he wasn't getting into this. "You're such a baby Edward it's just a simple bet…what could go wrong?" What could go wrong? I know from experience that with Emmett anything can go wrong.

I did it anyway just to prove him wrong I made a bet. Yea it included money; it wouldn't be an Emmett bet without money involved. Oh great now I have to ask Bella out, not because of the bet but the bet did help make up my mind of asking her out.

"So how you going to do it man?" Jasper asked. I shrugged at him. "Yes I'm going to win!" I rolled my eyes at him, "Emmett it's not about winning I just want to ask her out."

Just when I was about to respond I heard giggling; the girls had returned. "Man! We didn't get to play our game!" Emmett pouted. "That's your fault." I said as I walked past him, headed downstairs to the girls.

BPOV:

We walked in the door and I had to admit I was feeling refreshed! I could get use to this! Alice and I were laughing at something Rose said about Emmett. Turns out that he loves to make bets.

"Wow Rose I can't believe you never told me about that." Alice said in between laughs. Esme had gone to Carlisle's office to make reservations for the restaurant we were going to for both Edward and my birthday. I asked her if it was too late to make reservations but she just shook her head and laughed.

"So Bella are you still against spas?" Rose asked with a raised eyebrow. I had to admit it, "No." We all burst out laughing. There was like this happy energy flowing around that gave us all the giggles.

"Hey Bella you're back!" I turned around to find Edward coming down the stairs and trailing behind him was Jasper and Emmett.

My eyes locked on his and I blushed. "Yea it turned out better than I though." He chuckled. "Quit staring at each other it's weird." Emmett said walking past him and wrapping his arms around Rose.

"Jazzy!" Alice squealed and stood on her toes to give him a peck on the cheek, while Rose and Emmett on the other hand were kissing like there's no tomorrow. It felt awkward between Edward and me so he suggested we go do something else. I agreed.

"So now that we're away from those lovebirds," Edward chuckled, I could tell he was nervous, "I want to ask you something."

"Go ahead."

He took a deep breath and ran his hands through his hair; something I realize he did when he was really nervous.

"Look I know you haven't been here that long but I really like you…so I was wondering if you…" He was cut short by a loud thunder clap and the lights flickering on and off. I jumped back taken by surprise as someone burst through the door.

"Edward Bella where are you? The lights just went out!" Oh was just Alice.

"No really? I thought I just went blind." Edward responded teasing her. The lights came back on again and I could finally see her. "And now it's on again!" She said ignoring Edwards comment. "Wow Alice and I thought you were smart." Edward said sacking his head.

"Oh shut up Edward you know how I hate thunder." She stuck her tongue out and him and Jasper. Emmett and Rose came through the door; as soon as they entered the lights went out again."

"It doesn't sound like it's raining?" I said confused. "Trust me it's going to pretty soon." Esme's voice grew closer to us. She was carrying a bunch of flashlights and handed them to us. She then sat a huge flashlight in the middle.

The room lit up and it looked beautiful.

We were all sitting in a circle in the living room trying to entertain ourselves. Alice was pouting about having to cancel our reservations. I told her we could still go but she wouldn't have it, she wanted everyone to be dressed up because it was my first birthday here and now there was no light or electricity to get ready.

"It's ok Alice maybe the lights will come back on again." I said with false hope; I knew the lights weren't coming on the storm looked like it was going to be a while.

"Bella I can tell you're lying, work on that." Rose said giggling. She was on Emmett's lap trying to calm him down, it was a funny sight, and you'd think someone as big as Emmett can be scary but when you get to know him he's like a big brother.

"Rose!" Esme scolded, "Don't tell Bella to lie it's not right!"

"Sorry Esme but you know it's true." Rose told me that Esme refused for her to call her Mrs. Cullen.

She thought over it and laughed, "Yea you're right." Which made us all laugh and made me turns pink even though they couldn't see it.

"Ha ha Bella is blushing!" Emmett pointed and I rolled my eyes and caught Edward staring at me, I looked away bit still felt his gaze on me. Did he really like me was he about to ask me out? I shook the though from my head, he was probably just telling me how much he liked me as a sister…right?

I decided not to think about it because it was too confusing. I know that I liked him but I also knew I was not ready. It took me a while to trust this family but I just was not ready for anything more.

"Please turn on, please turn on, please turn on, please turn on, please turn on." Alice was chanting, she too was sitting on Jasper's lap bouncing up and down and I could tell he was trying to control her.

"I can feel it the lights are going to turn on soon!" She exclaimed.

"How do you know?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I just know." She said with a knowing smirk. Not ten minutes later the lights flicked back on and Carlisle came through the door dripping wet.

Esme went and gave him a hug and peck on the lips and we all awwwwed. They came in the living room and he wished both Edward and I, a happy birthday.

"Thanks Carlisle." I said with a big smile really feeling happy, I didn't need a big party or celebration being with my new family was just right.

"So I've got a surprise for you guys but first let me change out of these soggy clothes." Esme followed her upstairs and I turned to look at Edward, "Surprise?" I questioned.

"Yep a birthday present." Alice said bouncing up and down; well she was in a good mood again probably thinking that we could still go to the restaurant. I could see the excitement in her eyes.

"Let me guess Alice you're going to make us go to the restaurant still?" I said giving her a knowing look. "Yep come on it'll be fun!" She said in a-don't- argue- with me voice. I had to admit, it might be fun.

"Are you sure it's not too late?" Rose asked a little skeptical. She walked over to the window and pulled the Curtin back. The rain had stopped. I shook my head; I was still getting use to this town, to me it was weird how it could rained for 20 min and then clear up like nothing ever happened!

"Get use to it Bella." Edward said as if he could read my mind, I simply rolled my eyes. Esme and Carlisle finally came downstairs and Alice was excited, as if she was the one getting the surprise. Rose knew that Alice knew what the surprise was and tried to pry it out of her.

"Sorry Rose but no can do!"

"Give it up Rose she's not telling." Emmett said pouting himself; he had also wanted to know what the surprise was.

"Ok you guys follow us to the garage." Esme said with a big smile plastered on her face. I had to admit I was very curious about what was in the garage. When we got outside the rain had completely stopped and it was a grantee that we were going out to celebrate today, I was glad.

We were now standing in front of the garage which was separated from the house. I could tell Carlisle was hesitating to tease us.

"Oh come on dad!" Alice said exasperated. "Ok, ok" he chuckled clearly amused. The door opened slowly and everyone was silent. My eyes grew wide as I saw two brand new cars that were not there before.

A shiny silver Volvo that Edward had told me that he'd wanted forever, and a BMW with its hood down and they were both tied with a big red bow. I looked over at Edward his Jaw was dropped and he was in total awe. I didn't even comprehend this, were they really giving me a car?

As soon as I though this both Carlisle and Esme were hanging the keys in our faces. Whoa! "Seriously!?" was all Edward said as Alice yelled surprise!

"Whoa dude that's the car you've been complaining about!" Jasper said.

"Wait a minute I can't even drive yet, I never learned!" I said clearly disappointed.

"Well now that your old enough you can take your test and if you pass I'm sure Edward here will help you." Carlisle said patting him on the back, "Come on guys go check it out."

I took the keys from Esme and Alice and Rose followed me as I got into my new car. I slid into the driver's seat and Alice and Rose got in the back. "So Bella do you love it?" Rose asked taking the car in; I could tell she loved the car.

"I love it Alice but it must have cost a fortune!" They both laughed. "Bella it's your birthday enjoy it." She was right as always but it still felt a little bit uneasy. "Come on guys let's get ready we need to celebrate remember?"

Alice had chosen my dress and I loved it; she had a really good fashion sense. "Thanks Alice I love it." I gave her a hug. There was a tap on the door and Esme came in. "Time to go girls or we're really going to be late.

As I walked down the stairs my eyes caught Edwards. He looked striking in his green button down shirt and Jeans and his hair as always, was a mess. My heart fluttered as he looked at me; I felt self-conscious the way he looked at me.

When we got to the restaurant Edward and I kept glancing at each other; to tell the truth I sort of like it. Dinner was a blast, Emmett was responsible for the smile that never left me face and Edward was responsible for the rapid beating of my heart.

Alice and Rose were responsible for the growth of my heart and the ability to trust. Carlisle and Esme were responsible for the new family I now had. And finally Jasper, he always seem to sense what I was felling and whenever Alice was trying to force me to do something I don't want to do he'd always step in.

I looked around at the new family and friends I had made. I and swore I could see Kevin smiling at me, yep this is what he would have wanted for me.

I was in my PJ's waiting for Alice and Rose. They both were going to give me my birthday gift. I tried refusing but you know Alice, she wouldn't have it! Emmett and Jasper had also given me something before they left.

Jasper had bought me an iPod touch and showed me how to put music on it. Emmett had given me a gift card. I had thanked them both and was really grateful. I didn't need all of this stuff but I was really thankful.

Edward had promised to give me my gift in the morning, again I had told him it was ok but he just wouldn't listen.

Alice and Rose entered the room; I braced myself for whatever crazy thing Alice had bought me. They came and sat on my bed.

"Bella, I feel like you're my sister. I've always wanted a sister but I had to have Edward instead." At that moment Edward had walked by and yelled, "I heard that!"

"Love ya!" Alice yelled back. "Anyway, I love you Bella like a sister your also one of my best friend I'm glad you joined our family. Happy Birthday!"

She handed me a journal that had my name engraved on it. I looked at it in awe. "I saw you looking at it in the book store and bought it for you." She said and hugged me tight. I hugged back equally as tight.

"Ok Bella I just wanted to say thanks for being my friend, I know you've been through a lot…more than we can imagine, but you have made the best of it. Thanks for being an awesome friend and baking me up when we tell Alice she has too many things in closet." We all laughed at the comment.

"Happy Birthday Bella." She handed me a jewelry box. I opened it and saw a charm bracelet and smiled so wide my face was starting to hurt but I didn't mind. A tear slipped down my cheek, Alice wiped it away.

"I love you guys."

When they left I was worn out, Rose was staying again because tomorrow was Sunday and we didn't need to go to school.

I felt good all over, wishing this night was never going to end my eyelids slipped close and I swore I heard Kevin's voice.

"Happy birthday Bella I love you"

Ok well here ya go another chap! Ya I finally got 100 reviews! :) well it's late and I'm tired and I didn't check for spelling mistakes sorry. Plz review and GOOD NIGHT (for me though) haha