Disclaimer: Hello Twilighters. I'm not Stephenie Meyer, and these are not my characters. Sorry :(

About: Ok, so you find out Edward's present AND there's more on this party. How will Bella manage?

No new characters. But more interactions with the characters. Bigger insight to characters minds. Plus I wanted to throw Bella having another freak out in there :D

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I also named this chapter after one of my favourite songs by one of my favourite bands. Elliot Minor 3

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Running Away

I stared at the sheet of paper.

"Oh…my….gawd!" I repeated. I felt Edward laugh beside me.

"So, do you like it then?" he whispered into my ear.

I turned to stare at him, completely speechless. He began to worry.

"I mean, I should have taken you with me to view it, but I thought you'd like it all the same," he murmured, taking my hand.

I stood up and began pacing the room.

"Oh my god," I whispered.

"Bella, what's the matter? Why the big fuss?"

I stopped in my tracks and looked back at Edward. I waved the sheet in the air.

"What's the big fuss? You bought me a freakin' island for my birthday!" I said, standing up on my toes.

I spun round quickly, re-reading the sheet of paper.

"Bello Bella," I whispered, reading the details. "Hey, it's not too far from Isle Esme," I said.

Edward nodded. He stood from the couch and wrapped his arms around me. "Yes, you said the temperature was perfect and you loved every minute of it. I thought it best to have our own island. Isle Emse will always be a reminder of Nessie being…conceived," he said, winking at me. "But I believe that, maybe…this could be somewhere just for us…to create more memories."

I nodded…speechless again.

I looked back to the paper, which held confirmation that the island really did belong to me and Edward.

"Bello Bella?" I asked.

Edward breathed lightly on my neck. "Beautiful Bella," he whispered. I gasped at the name.

"You named this?" I said, lightly tapping the paper.

Edward nodded. "It's Italian, due to your name reference, even though it's off the coast of Brazil. And I thought the words had a certain…ring to them," he said, shaking my necklace of bells, hanging around my neck, so they sung their pearly song. I reached up to my neck and placed my hand over Edwards.

"Thank you," I whispered, nearly choking on dry sobs. Edward smiled softly and leant in for a kiss.

This kiss wasn't as hot as before. It was kind and soft, and told me that he understood just how much I appreciated his gift.

I looked back to read the finer details.

"So it's ours…we can visit it whenever we want?" I asked. Edward nodded, a sly smile appearing on his face.

"Why, what are you insinuating?" he whispered, kissing the base of my neck.

"Oh, nothing," I laughed, "It's just…we have so much free time on our hands…plus it gives me a chance to make good use of my new camera," I added, smiling.

"Well, whenever you want, love," Edward muttered into my skin.

I giggled and cheered quietly to myself, knowing I now owned my own personal piece of heaven. And I was going to make sure I made use of it.

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When I'd finished telling everybody I could about Edward's present Alice took me firmly by my shoulder and shook me really hard.

"Bella, we know…we've know for ages. And if you don't be quiet about it, I'm going to sell your island," she yelled.

I lowered my head, embarrassed by 'showing-off'. Edward hugged me round my waist, and said, "I think it's very cute."

"You would," Alice muttered.

The living room had been cleared, the sofa's had been pushed back further, creating a wider space on the floor. I glanced up at the clock.

"Which kind of people would start a party at 8, especially with only their family?" I whispered to myself.

"You'd be surprised, Bella," Alice whispered, jumping onto my back. She hugged me tight around the neck, before swinging foreword to land facing me.

"You never know, we might have invited a few friends," she added, laughing to herself.

"You didn't?" I said, my mouth falling open, but she merely tapped me on my nose, and went to join Jasper, who was lounging against a wall.

Edward was no-where to be seen, so I stumbled over to Jasper and Alice.

"Jasper, either you get your lovely wife to give me more insight, or you use your special ability to calm me down this instant!" I hissed, growling between each breath.

Jasper raised an eyebrow and looked down at little Alice, who was hugging his waist. She shook her head minutely.

"Well, I guess it's my turn then," he said, smiling and then, suddenly a warm, fuzzy sensation filled my body, and I staggered over to one of the moved couches, and flopped back down.

"Stupid birthday, stupid party. You think people would let me know what's going on," I muttered. And then I yelled a little louder, "It's even worse when you find your husband has left you!"

Rosalie rolled her eyes as she walked in. "Calm down Bella…he has not left you," she murmured.

"It's just as close," I whispered.

Jacob came marching into the living room, and lolled on the couch beside me. "Hey…urgh…hey why has Jasper got that creepy-calming-crap thing going on?"

I shrugged, sinking deeper into the couch.

"There holding some party for me and they won't tell me what's going on. I think they have invited some people, but I'm not quite sure," I hissed.

"You forgot to add that you're freaking out as well," Alice called from across the room. I stuck my tongue out without looking at her.

I looked up to Jacob when he wasn't replying.

He looked like he was trying to preoccupy himself.

"Jake…what are you hiding from me?" I asked, feeling my frustration build a little tenser. He looked down at me, and shrugged his shoulders.

"Jake if you don't tell me, then I'm locking you out of my house and you won't be able to see Nessie ever again," I said. I knew this was a low blow but I needed answers…and if it meant hurting some people…

Jacob looked down and gasped. "You wouldn't," he said, his eyes narrowing.

I shrugged, trying to look uninterested.

"Aaargh!" Jacob suddenly groaned.

I looked back up to him, and his hands were clenched.

"Jake…what?" I asked.

"I can't tell you, but I also cannot can't tell you as well…do you get what I mean?" he asked, his soft black eyes pleading.

"I have no idea what you're on about," I muttered.

Jacob groaned again and dropped his head into his hands.

"I can't tell you as it's a surprise, and also Pixie over there will eat me," he said, chuckling lightly and nodding his head in Alice's direction, "But also I know how much you hate birthdays and surprises, and I really really want to tell you," he whispered.

I glared at him. Wasn't it obvious what he should you?

"So who do you prefer more, me or Alice?" I said, anger flooding through my words.

He sighed. "Don't make me answer. You know it's you, but the reasoning behind both options mean that by not telling you, you will appreciate the surprise more. Trust me, it's really worth it," he whispered, taking my stone hand in his boiling ones.

I glared at him. How could anything make this moment worth waiting for. I growled to myself and pushed myself off the couch. I stormed away through the house, not looking at anybody. I kept my eyes focused on the same point in front of me. It wasn't till I passed the kitchen did I let my control slip.

I smelt something…and that meant bad news…

I stormed into the kitchen to see Esme and Carlisle working over the counter. It was laden with meats, and fruit and cakes. I stared, shocked, worried, and fed up.

"Why do we have food?" I screamed.

Esme jumped, not noticing that I had entered, and Carlisle rested his hand on her shoulder to calm her. He smiled at my outburst.

"Bell, it's for your party," he said smiling.

My mouth fell open again.

"Who is going to eat all that," I hissed, gesturing to the tables filled with ready-made food. "Renesmee sure isn't going to eat all that, and even Jacob couldn't manage that!"

Esme's smiled dropped, and her head lowered. "Bella," she whispered, "I'm sorry, but we can't tell you."

Oh, great, play on my heart strings, make me feel like the bad guy.

I growled deeply and turned on the spot. I walked through the house, anything to get further away from all those 'party people'. I saw the back door, and the open forest.

I ran for it.

I let the wind blow through my hair, and I stared at the darkening sky as I ran. I pelted through tree's, still wanting to just be alone.

'Why did my birthdays always have to put me in a bad mood? I don't think I'd ever had one that made me enjoy the day.' I though to myself.

It wasn't until I'd been running for about 3 minutes did I realise I was being followed. Well, they wouldn't catch me. It would probably be Alice…or Jacob sent on patrol to keep me locked in the house. I forced myself to run faster, to out beat whoever it was. I was faster than Alice, even now when I could no loner claim newborn advantages. I was also faster than Jacob, but then again, vampires could out beat a single 'shape shifter' any day.

I listened for my pursuer and heard they were still pretty close. It could be Emmett or Jasper, they were pretty fast. Male vampires had muscular advantages anyway, but I was still about as fast as they were. I was surprised when I realised I could beat Emmett in races, when as a human I was so embarrassingly bad at any form of exercise. Emmett found it a funny joke to begin with…until I beat him.

I stormed through the forest. I was going through my mind of who else it could be, when the person I hoped, and also didn't hope it was the most, due to him being the fastest of us all, landed on me from above.

I was forced to the floor with immense pressure, but his arms wound their way around me as we crashed to the ground.

We stayed still and silent for a few seconds whilst I gathered where I was and what happened. I also realised I was still mad. He ditched me…and he didn't tell me why.

His arms slowly untwined and I pushed myself away. I stood quickly and faced him.

"What are you doing here, Edward?" I asked, turning my face away. I watched a bird fly away, probably disturbed from its branch.

He took my chin gently and turned me to face him, despite my struggles. "I was going to ask you the same thing," he said, smiling slightly.

"I was trying to get away from a house full of people trying to ruin my day," I hissed. "Plus it appeared, you didn't want to come to my help of torture…and pain…and abuse….and…"

My list was cut short by his lips upon mine.

"Silly Bella," he whispered, running his fingers through my hair. "You know I wanted to be there, to help you through Alice's torture, you know I did."

I sighed. Of course I knew. I knew deep inside, that there would be a perfectly good reason to his absence. Edward wasn't that ignorant of me.

"You see," Edward whispered, noticing the agreement in my eyes. He hugged me close and continued running his finger's through my hair.

"But…you were gone," I muttered into his chest. I heard and felt his chuckle.

"Yes love, Alice sent me out for…preparations. The guest will be here soon," he said.

I pushed back from him. "You're in this secret as well. You know that I'm dreading this, you know I want my birthday over more than anything, and you're still going along with it?" I yelled, yanking my hands away from him. I turned from him and walked away.

He soon caught up.

"No Edward, don't give me any crap about how 'this is for the best' or 'I will enjoy every second' because I know damn well I won't," I hissed when he stopped me in my tracks and turned to look at me.

He stared at me then shrugged, and then he continued walking.

'What the…' I thought.

I stood on the spot, glaring at a tree. No, I wouldn't let his silence break me. I didn't want to know, and would rather stand here all night whilst my family celebrated my passing of age.

Nope…I wouldn't budge.

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I wasn't interested in what Edward had to say.

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But I felt bad for yelling at him like that; maybe I could stand being told once more.

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Urgh, he was so annoying.

I shot off in his direction, and soon caught up.

"Fine, tell me what you wanted to say," I yelled.

He turned to me as we walked, and look very innocent. "I have nothing to say. If you don't think you will enjoy your party, then you won't. I just think you should still come to your own party to watch everybody else have fun."

Dam Edward and his way with words…now I felt guilty.

"But…I'm…I…don't…who?" I stuttered. I stopped walking and hung my head. If he only understood my fright behind the party.

Edward stopped too and placed his hands on my shoulders.

"What's worrying you Bella?" he whispered, staring intently into my eyes. I sighed. I couldn't tell him, it was too hard…but maybe I could show him.

I shook my head, and stared at the floor. This time he didn't make me look back up, instead he pulled me in close for another hug, but this time I felt the comfort in his embrace. I opened my mind once again, and felt the chill.

I brought up images of my meeting with Mike, and then how my fears connected. I imagined the house full of my old friends, my human friends. I imagined something terrible going wrong, or somebody realising our secret, and then having to explain Renesmee.

I sighed deeply, and coughed back any sobs.

Edward tightened his grip.

Slowly he took my hand, and walked with me. We moved quicker than a human but slower than a vampire. He stayed quite for some time, he looked deep in thought. I kept my eyes on the ground. Then suddenly:

"Bella, do you really think we would be that stupid?"

I gasped. I knew they had been in the past. "I have two words for you Edward: Graduation Party."

"That was different, and you know it was," he said, a grin growing on his face.

We were nearing the house again, and I realised I'd let him drag me all the way back from my tantrum run.

"No, these guests," he began, "know our secret very well."

I slowed my pace, thinking.

Suddenly I got it.

"The wolf pack?" I gasped. Edward merely smiled.

"No freakin' way…you didn't invite Sam's pack and Jacob's?" I asked. Edward nodded.

"And their imprinted victims," he said, laughing at my expression.

"No way. They wouldn't travel all the way from Fork's for a party."

Edward smiled, and pushed the back door open to our house.

"See for yourself," he whispered in my ear as we walked in.

I heard noise…lots of noise…and most of the voices weren't the usual perfect vampire noise. Suddenly I got excited.

Wait; was I actually looking foreword to this party now? Spending it with people who I loved and knew our secret?

I laughed to myself quietly, but Edward still heard.

"What?" he whispered.

I giggled again. "You know what? I think I will actually enjoy this tonight."

He raised his eyes. "Really?" I nudged him in the ribs.

"Yes, so I don't want you or anybody else rubbing it in if I have a good time, ok?" I said, raising my own eyebrows.

"Oh that won't happen," a small squeak sounded from the corner of the room. Alice skipped into view, and danced around me and Edward. Her smile could have been bigger than her face.

I narrowed my eyes. "Don't you dare…" I hissed pointing my finger at her.

She hugged me briefly. "Don't worry, I won't," she whispered. Her voice sounded more sincere. I looked at her, checking her expression.

"No, no, honestly," she said, holding her hands up, "I'm glad you've come to your senses, and understand that we wanted the best for you. It's a party with only your closest friends. You don't have too keep secrets, and you don't have to put on a show…jus the way you like it," she said, smiling less manically now.

I sighed, and took her hand as well as Edward's. They led me too the living room.

Just as the crowded room, full of my vampire family, and my wolf-pack boys came into view, I whispered to Alice and Edward.

"I'll thank you at the end of the party. I'm still a little worried."

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Hope you enjoyed, please R & R as most of you lovely people are already doing. So the stories coming to an end soon. I'm predicting about 2 more chapters.

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Also, I'm sorry for those who think I copied the BD idea with the island. But I thought it was cute. Edward followed his father's footsteps, plus who wouldn't want their own island…especially after the couple ruined the last one :D

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P.S: This is going to come as a real downer, especially for those who have been praising me on my quick updates (thank you to those people, you know who you are :D) but I am going on holiday to sunny Wales this Sunday. I won't have internet access…or a pc for that matter, so cannot update for around 2 weeks.

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