A/N: It took me forever to write this. No lie. I was like oh gosh what do I write what do I write. Sorry if everything in the chapter doesn't have my usual flow to it. I ended up writing in like three different sections. The first half of the chapter is in Edward's POV and the second half is in Bella's POV just like last time. OH by the way I feel the need to answer this review, but I couldn't because well it was anonym.

Twilight lover
2006-11-23
ch 8, anon.

Hurry! I must know the rest! How does the night end! I know Bella and Edward must be together, but don't hurt Christian too much--he is a good guy! Maybe he can fall in love with Nicole! Enough raving--I think your writing technique is awsome! How did you come up with this story idea? It rocks! Post the rest ASAP!

I honestly have no clue how I came up with the story. I had been playing with many different ideas but they never seemed good enough and then one day I was just sitting there and bam I was like this is what I am writing about. Thanks again for the review they mean a lot. Now enough of my ranting enjoy reading and review if you please.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or New Moon they belong to the lovely Ms. Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 9:

Elated

As Alice and I drove into the driveway I saw Nicole sitting on the porch patiently awaiting our arrival. I couldn't help but smile at that moment in time. She was so patient with me, she never asked why I refused to listen to music, why I refused to go father with her. She just accepted the fact that something had happened to me and didn't push me any further. As I parked the car Alice sped out of the car to go find Jasper. I however just sat in the driver's seat looking at her. What I just did wasn't right yet I couldn't find enough strength to go talk to her, to go tell her the real reason why I wasn't madly in love with her. I thought back to the first time we had ever met. It had been 19 years since we left Forks and I was still in a deep depression I decided to go hunting and there she was beautiful and fierce. Her orange/red hair was gleaming in the sunlight and when she turned to look at me her green eyes pierced my soul, she looked so human I was taken a back. We had roughly been together for 6 years now and even if I didn't love her as much as Bella, I still loved her and to see her in pain was going to be very hard. I heard her thoughts drift into the car. Should I approach him? I don't want to bother him. No I will just sit here and wait. He will approach me when he is done, I don't want to intrude on him. I smiled again she was so similar to Bella in many ways she put other people before herself. I got out of the car not wanting her to wait anymore. I saw her perk up as soon as I reached the steps. I sat down next to her and took her hand in mine. I took a deep unnecessary breath to get ready to confess all my secrets to her. I felt her eyes examining me as I put my head down in shame.

"Edward does this have anything to do with that girl who showed up today?" Her voice was curious yet scared.

"Yes. She was…"

She cut me off before I could even get going. "Edward I already know. She must have been the reason why you haven't been able to move on with me. I realize that seeing she probably bought up so weird emotions. There is no need to explain." She stood up and headed into the house. "You better go get ready." She said over her shoulder giving me one last glance.

It couldn't be that easy Edward. "Where are we going?" I said trying to not pry into her thoughts.

"Alice didn't tell you." She pursed her lips. "Well we are going out to a club tonight. I decided that we needed to have a little bit of fun, well you needed to have a little bit of fun."

I smiled again at the fact that she was constantly thinking of me, and how she made things seem so easy. "I'll be in a moment." She went into the house and closed the door. I sat outside and stared at the sky, it was beautiful the stars shown bright. I took another deep breath and entered the house. I was nervous that my family was going to bring the fact that I just ran off to Bella and was now back in Nicole's arms acting as if nothing happened. As I passed Alice's room I heard her thoughts you really should tell her Edward, but then again when have you ever listened to my suggestions. I could tell she was smiling about something but decided to let it pass. As I reached my bedroom door I heard Nicole thinking about what outfit she should wear and whether or not he outfit was to modest for the club type scene. I tried to stifle my laughter, but it was too late.

"Edward Anthony Mason Cullen you wouldn't want me to look like a common street whore would you?"

I smiled as I opened the door. "No I guess not."

"See so don't you go laughing at me just because I am taking everything into consideration. Now hurry up and get ready we are leaving soon," and with that she walked off to the bathroom. I walked over to the closet and pulled out a dark blue short sleeve shirt, and put on a pair of distressed jeans that Alice made me buy. According to her they were all the rage these days and that if I didn't own a pair she couldn't consider herself a good sister. I walked downstairs and sat on the couch waiting for everyone else to join me. I heard Carlisle's thoughts before I head him approaching. Edward what did Bella say. Her name made me wince.

"I would rather not talk about it right now," I felt the shame and guilt creep back into my body. Well, when you guys get back tonight I am expecting some type of explanation. Moments like this were when I wish Carlisle wouldn't decide that it was time to act as a father instead of a friend. "Yah I will have an explanation for you when we get home." My answer seemed to satisfy him enough and went back upstairs to find Esme. I once again was lost in my thoughts about the woods, the way her scent was strong and intoxicating, how her brown eyes seemed to burn into my soul understanding me completely. I didn't even notice it but my whole family was downstairs just staring at me as I sat on the couch staring at the wall.

Alice was the first to speak "Edward come on, or do you just want to stare at the wall all day," and think about her. I growled at her last comment.

"No Alice I am not going to stair at the wall all day." Everyone was staring at my intensely now trying to figure out what had set me off so easily. I looked over to Jasper who seemed to be having a hard time with my emotions. He was struggling whether or not to cry in sadness, or break something in anger. "Sorry Jasper," I muttered. I took a depth breath and let him wash calmness through my body. "Thanks"

"Anytime," Your emotions were about to drive me crazy anyways. I felt a twinge of guilt again for causing them pain.

I blocked out their thoughts knowing that they would be field with questions. "So who's driving?" I asked attempting to lighten the dark mood I just put over our heads. Thankfully for me, my attempt to lighten the mood worked; although I do think Jasper helped me out a bit.

Rosalie's eye lit up "Emmett and I can take my car and the rest can ride with you in your Volvo." I knew that look. Rosalie wanted to race. The thought of high speeds and the wind rustling through my hair instantly made me in a better mood.

"Sounds like a plan to me," I replied. I smiled smugly as I remembered the last time Rose and I had raced. I beat her so badly she insisted that I cheated some how. Everyone climbed into their assigned cars and we sped off towards Seattle for the night. Before we knew it the city lights were bright in our eyes and we had to slow down to a normal speed. I couldn't help but fill the car with laughter as I saw Rose's face in my review mirror. Her thoughts traveled in my car, I will beat you one time Edward you just wait. This sent me into another fit of laughter as everyone in the car just stared at me in amusement. We parked our cars around the corner of the club and quickly walked to the front door. I felt bad for the poor human souls who were standing outside waiting in the cold but when you have sisters like Rosalie and Alice then waiting outside of a club never happens. As we walked through the front door her familiar scent hit me. I looked over at Alice suddenly realizing why she had such a smug look on her face this afternoon.

"Alice you didn't."

"I didn't what Edward. I didn't do anything but decide that this was going to be an awesome place to hang out tonight." She continued smiling. I felt as if I was going to be sick to my stomach. I felt Nicole slide her hand into mine, pulling me along to the center of the dance floor and there she was dancing. I felt Nicole grab my hand firmer as she realized who was standing in front of us. I couldn't help but feel the jealous and angry rise inside of me as that guy had his hands all over my Bella. Jasper sent me a questioning look but I ignored it. How could she be with him? Didn't she love me anymore? So many thoughts were running through my mind. I didn't even notice when we started to move towards their VIP room. I started to plan ways to escape I couldn't be in the same room with all three of them. This was all too much for me, why did Alice have to drag me here.

A/N: Alright we are back to Bella's POV it is easier to move forward with the story with her thoughts. Seeing as how I am girl, I can kind of guess her thoughts more. Anyway enough rambling this starts in the VIP room.

I continued to look down at Christian's hand laced with mine and felt the familiar feeling of guilt and shame. The whole entire Cullen family was standing in front of me and I had not a clue what to say, luckily for me I had Gabby who sensed my fear the seconds appeared.

"So," she began trying to sound casual "It is finally nice to meet you guys. Isabella has told me much about you, although all is not good." She muttered the last part under her breath. I shot Gabby a warning look. I felt the tension in the air rise with her last comment. I was trying to figure out away to get rid of it when an idea hit me full force, introductions would be a good start. I looked up at the rest of the Cullens who were still staring at us curiously; Alice and Emmett had gone back to Jasper and Rosalie's sides.

"Oh, please excuse my rudeness. This is Gabby and Christian, and Gabby Christian this is Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett, Edward, and well I have never met her before." I said quietly while pointing at all of the Cullens.

Everyone but Edward replied in unison "It is nice to meet you." Out of the corner of my eye I saw the girl nudge Edward slightly but he seemed undisturbed, he was concentrating too hard on something. She finally gave up with Edward introducing her and introduced her self.

"Hey my name is Nicole," She held out her hand for me to shake. I took my hand out of Christian's and shook it and quickly grabbed Christian's hand again. As we settled into so silence again Alice decided it was her turn to talk.

"So Bella,"

"Isabella," Gabby corrected her.

"Sorry Isabella what have you been doing for the past 25 years?" I know it seemed to her like an innocent question enough but it began to tear open to many painful memories. Gabby saw my sudden wince of pain, and by the looks of Jasper he was feeling it.

"We," I started but the pain was too much Gabby quickly jumped in for me.

"Well, we have lived in Banks, Oregon for the last year, but before that we traveled through Europe. That was actually were Isabella and I met. We were both newly turned and she showed me an alternative life style so it seemed fitting that I stayed with her."

Alice quickly looked over to Christian, "and you?" her voice sounded happy to Christian and Gabby, but I knew there was something wrong.

"Well I actually just moved to Banks, around the same time Gabby and Isabella did. Before that I belonged to a different coven but decided that I needed to be on my own for a little while." I looked up at Christian in surprise we never really talked about your pasts, especially mine. We usually avoided the subject all together and the fact that he so freely was telling this to the Cullens was shocking.

"Well you better be taking good care of Isabella, Christian I don't care how long it has been since I have seen her, she is like a little sister to me." Emmett spoke his voice was sincere but had an underlying current of a threat.

"Don't worry I am treating her just fine." Christian replied defensively.

I could tell were the situation was heading so I grabbed Christian's hand and insisted that we go back to dancing. Once again the Cullens' faces were filled with shock. This time Edward was the one to speak.

"Since when did you ever dance," he spat the words out at me.

"Since I was changed and you would have known that if you stuck around." I spat back my words were laced with venom and were meant to hurt.

"I wasn't the one who gave up," he muttered under his breath and to my surprise Nicole slapped him, he must have been as surprised as I was because the look on his face was priceless.

"Now Edward I don't know what happened between you two but that is not the way you talk to someone." He looked away shame written on his face. "Now I think we should all go dance and have fun it is what we came here for right?" She looked around the table and waited for everyone to nod their heads in agreement. I couldn't help but think that Nicole wasn't that bad. She had no clue what was going on between Edward and I, yet she stood up for me. As everyone got up and walked to the dance floor I decided that I might as well talk to Edward now about the kiss rather than later.

"Do you guys mind if I spoke to Edward alone for a second." Everyone's face held shock but Christian almost seemed hurt by the idea. I quickly leaned over and kissed his check. I could see Edward's jaw clench tight. "Its okay, I'll be fine." Christian sat there and starred into my eyes for a second until Gabby coughed. "Sorry," I said embarrassment on my face.

"It's okay, Christian come on, I really like this song." Gabby pulled Christian out of the VIP room and I watched as the headed to the middle of the dance floor. I must have lost track of time again because Edward spoke.

"So are we going to actually talk, or are you just going to sit there and stare at him all day long."

"You have no right to be jealous."

"Like hell I don't."

"Edward please lets not fight. I just wanted to talk about what happened in the woods." His head dipped in shame at my words. I guess we were feeling the same emotions.

"I am sorry Bella,"

"Don't call me that, please." I stared at him straight into his golden eyes.

"Fine, I am sorry Isabella; I should have been able to have better control."

"It is not all your fault."

He cut me off "Yes it is all my fault."

"No Edward it is not, if you didn't blame yourself for ever little thing we wouldn't be in this whole entire situation anyway. I wouldn't be with Christian and you wouldn't be with her." I used extra force on the word her, but instantly regretted it as it seemed she was just an innocent bystander. I couldn't help but become enraged when I saw a smug look across Edward's face. "What's that look for?"

"You're jealous." I could tell he almost wanted to burst out with laughter.

"I am not jealous Edward. I am concerned for her. You haven't obviously told her about our episode in the woods." All traces of happiness left his face.

"Well from your pretty boy's mind you haven't told him everything that happened today either."

"Does it really matter? We are going back to Oregon in a few days anyways. I will never see you again, not like I want to." I stood up and began to grab all of Gabby and mine's stuff.

Edward stood up and strode around to where I was standing. He placed a hand on my shoulder and slowly pushed me back down into my chair. He leaned in closer to me and pushed my hair away from his neck. As soon as I felt his cool breathe touching my skin, my breathing became ragged. "Don't you dare say you never want to see me again, because we both know it is a lie. We both know that we still care immensely for each other, so don't you lie to me Isabella Marie Swan." He lifted his head from my neck and walked back across the table and sat down. He looked directly into my eyes. I could feel myself being dazzled by him easily. "Now, you must come over to the house one day and see Esme and Carlisle, they have both missed you immensely." His infamous crooked grin played across his lips.

My mind was clouded; his very presence had put me in such a daze. As I was finally able to gather my thoughts and speak again I said the only the thing that came to mind. "We can't do this Edward this is wrong."

"We can't do what Isabella, I don't see us doing anything but having a nice friendly chat. Now should we go and join the others. I think that boy."

"Christian I interrupted."

"I think that boy." He put emphasis on the word, and I shot him a don't you dare look. "Fine, Christian is about to burst through the wall. He seems to think that I am hurting you in some type of way." He flashed me my favorite smile again. I nodded my head again, unable to speak, I was easily being dazzled again in his presence.

As we stood up and walked out to the dance floor I looked into Edward's eyes one more time, and he stared directly back into mine. I felt at that moment we made a secret agreement to each other, not knowing what it would hold, but the comfort of it was immense. I felt guilty for my actions but at the same time I couldn't help but feel elated that Edward still had feelings for me. This is so wrong Isabella you are just going to get hurt again. I pushed my thoughts out of my mind and ran over to Gabby feeling as if I had just won the lottery. Edward flashed me one last smile before he went and joined his family.

A/N: Alright there it is Chapter 9 for all yalls. I hope you guys liked it because as I said above it was really difficult for me to write for some odd reason. Anyways you guys are probably bored with my rambling. Next chapter we are finally getting into the really big drama I have planned for the story. I am excited anger scenes are my specialty. Anyways review if you please. Peace.