I stepped off the plane, and into a taxi waiting on the airstrip (can the do that?) to go to James' house. I wasn't entirely comfortable with Bella staying there with him, but I didn't have a choice.

The cab dropped me off right in front of his house, and I went to knock on the door. MY hand was inches from the handle, when I heard muted voices coming out of an open window. I didn't want to, but I walked over to listen.

I saw James kissed Bella. He said something to her, and she laughed, and hugged him.

They exchanged a couple more seconds of dialog, and then she hugged him again, and he kissed her forehead. I went over and opened the door.

"I love you, kid."

"You too, James."

"Bella?"

"Edward! Hi!"

"Bella, can I talk to you?"

"Is everything alright?" she raised her perfect eyebrows.

"Outside, Bella."

She followed me out the door.

"What was that?"

"What?" she seemed genuinely surprised.

"What? It's our anniversary, and I see you kissing another guy, and telling him that you love him. That's what!"

Bella began to laugh, her face turning slightly pink.

"Isabella! It's not funny!" At the use of her real name, she sobered up.

"Edward, James is just a friend!"

"I'm sorry, Bella, but I have to go."

"No, don't" she reached out and placed her hand on my chest.

"Stay…"

"Bye."

Bella ran out in front of me, and locked the door, leaning against it.

"You are going to sit your little butt on that bench, and listen to me. James is my manager. He is not hitting on me. I love him the same way I love your brother and Jasper. You need to calm down!"

"But you were kissing him!"

Bella burst out laughing.

"Edward! James, is gay!"

I looked down, embarrassed.

"But then why were you two kissing?"

"I was telling him about my wonderfully overprotective boyfriend who was afraid of him swooping down and stealing me, when he kissed me, and said that there was nothing appealing about that!"

I felt horrible!

"Bella, I-"

"It's okay, Edward," she rested her small hand on my face. "I would totally think the same thing!"

We kissed for a couple of seconds, and then she asked me.

"Do you want to come in?"

I laughed, and nodded. She led me into the home, where James was still on the couch.

"Edward, I-"

"Let's just forget it, James."

"Mkay."

"Edward, let's go out to dinner."

"Sure."

"James, we'll be back in a few hours."

"Have fun kids!" he said with a wink.

Creepy.