Wow, two updates in two days, I'm not sure how I managed it, I'm actually very proud of myself right now, I updated, finished my housework, cleaned my car and cleaned the animals out, which means tomorrow is open for more writing YAY!!! Anyway hope you enjoy.

Chapter 9 - Birthday Brawl

"Bella, Bella wake up," I groaned loudly only to be prodded in the side.

"Leave me alone Alice," I growled and rolled over.

"Oh come on, it's your birthday and Edward is waiting outside for you," I jumped up quickly and ran over to the door yanking it open to find the hall empty. Alice was giggled "See I knew it would work," she said to Rose.

"You guys are jerks," I growled before throwing my closet open.

"You won't think that when you see what we got you," Rose sang while flashing a silver wrapped package at me.

"How on Earth did you get me presents?"

"We went shopping after you and Edward ran off on Saturday".

"Fine let's get this over with," I said snatching the present with a fake smile.

"She hates her birthday, she always gets upset because me and Emmett spend more on her than she does on us, she doesn't seem to understand that we don't care and we don't buy her things because they're expensive," Alice explained to a very confused Rosalie.

I ripped the paper from the box. Inside the white card box were a pair of red, silk pyjamas with a black trim. "I thought they'd be more ideal for the next time you and Edward had a midnight discussion," Rose grinned.

"Thank you, I love them, but you really shouldn't have spent so much money on me," I said politely.

"Oh Bella, if I can't spend money on my friends I'll only spend it on me and I'm already spoiled rotten," she laughed.

"Mine next," Alice squealed before thrusting a bright pink bag at me. I dug through the pink crepe paper until I finally pulled out a silver picture frame with the photo she took of me and Edward in it.

"I thought you took it because we looked cute," I raised my eyebrows at her.

"Okay, so I had an ulterior motive but it's still a cute picture," she grinned.

I had to admit she was right. We were stood in front of the forest which made a beautiful background and Edward and I looked like we were holding hands and looking down at them as we did. "Oh thank you Alice, this is the best present you've ever gotten me".

"I knew you'd like it that's why I did it, I only ever buy things I think you'll like, if I think you'll like the newest Prada bag then I'll buy it, see I'm not always completely materialistic, that's why I always love your presents the most".

"Alice, the last present I got you was a shopping voucher and an hour of pout free Bella Barbie time," I giggled.

"Loved every minute of that," She grinned widely. "Now come on, I'm sure your boyfriend would like to give you his gift".

"Edward got me something?"

"I told him it was your birthday and he said he had the perfect gift for you," she shrugged before digging through my clothes.

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Within half an hour they were rushing me down to get some breakfast. We stood in the queue for a few minutes before Rose was lifted into the air. She squealed before Emmett finally settled back onto the ground. She thumped his arm and brushed her skirt down. "I really didn't want the whole school seeing my underwear Emmett".

"Damn, I didn't think that through, should've got Jazz to do it while I watched," he laughed until Rose slapped the back of his head. "Happy birthday Bells, here I got you this".

"No I got it for you with his money," Alice rolled her eyes. Inside the paper was a beautiful midnight blue jacket. I glared at Alice as I realised what she'd done. "Fine, I wanted you to wear it now".

"Thank you Emmett," I grinned as I pulled it on. "Where's Edward?" I asked hopefully. Emmett grinned widely and pointed over my shoulder. Edward was just walking in, my knees went weak at the sight of him and everyone else just disappeared. We were alone in our own little world.

I snapped back to reality as I noticed Tanya mere inches away from him. She glared at me before turning to him. He glanced at me quickly before caving into himself. Everything in his beautiful, emerald green eyes screamed 'help me'. I rushed over to him. "Oh there you are Edward, come on honey, you can cut in front of me," I grinned and took his hand leading him away from her.

I felt her eyes burning into my back and internally did a happy dance in my head. All my life I wanted to get back at that bitch for making fun of my stutter. "Will she ever leave me alone?" Edward whispered beside me.

I grimaced. "Tanya's dad is a wealthy man, some bank manager or something, basically she's stuck up and totally spoilt in a bad way, Alice and Rose are spoilt too, but differently, they're not selfish, Tanya will do anything to get her own way and she's used to getting what she wants and right now she wants you, she'll never give up until she has you".

"She'll never have me, I'll always be yours," he whispered. My heart sped as his breath tickled my ear. "Why didn't you tell me it was your birthday?"

"Technically I did, I told you when you asked about me, but I didn't want to point it out or anything, I don't like people buying me gifts," I blushed realising I'd said more than I needed to.

"Well, happy birthday, I got you something," he pulled a small velvet bag from his back pocket and gave it to me. I quickly open it and poured the contents into my hand. Out fell a stunning white gold necklace with a tear drop shaped emerald pendant.

"Edward, I can't accept this, we've known each other a week, you shouldn't have spent so much money on me," I rushed through the words and placed it back in his hand. "I'm sorry".

"Bella, I didn't buy it, my father gave it to me a long time ago, before he remarried, he told me that he gave it to my mother to match her eyes and hopefully one day I'd be able to give it to someone special too, so I want you to have it," he undid the clasp and held it up to fasten it around my neck. "Will you accept it now".

"Do you promise to take it back if anything bad happens between us?"

"Of course, if that ever happens I will take it back if you wish," I lifted my hair allowing him to fasten it. He admired it for a few moments before taking my hand again and leading me over to the group. Both Alice and Rose were gaping at me and I grinned widely.

In the time I'd been gone Jasper had taken his place wrapping his arms around Alice before tossing another present at me. "Happy birthday," he grinned. I started to peel off the paper when a too familiar voice stopped me.

"Thought it wasn't like that, you were helping him, sure helping him into your pants more like it, you are such a little whore," my mouth fell open as Mike seethed at me. He grabbed my arm thrusting me back into the counter. "Is that it? He has money and can buy you expensive gifts, is that payment for fucking you?"

"Mike please, you're hurting me," I cried.

His grip released and I looked up to see Edward's hand at Mike's throat. "Don't you ever talk to my girlfriend like that again," he said quietly but they didn't need to be loud. I heard Mike gulp as Edward freed him and wrapped his arms around me. "Are you okay?" he asked softly as I sobbed into his chest.

"I'll be fine, I'm just going to get a bruise along my back," I whispered.

"Come on, I'm getting you away from here," he lifted me bridal style and started in the direction of my room.

Tanya stopped him. "You know Edward, I can offer you those services free of charge," she winked and I scowled at her.

"Yeah, but how long will it be before your pouting over how much money is spent on you," I scowled.

"Whatever, you're not even worth it," she glared at me.

"She is worth everything to me, so get out of my way, I don't wish to be associated with you," Edward growled. Tanya mouth dropped and I did the happy dance again.

Longer? Yes, more dramatic? Slightly. All in all I hope you enjoyed. Please review and maybe I will do another update tomorrow, I will try very hard.