I am so sorry that it had been so long since I updated. I have just been feeling crappy and helping my mum who isn't too well atm. Also i had writers block. I know these sound like loads of excuses but they're true. It was really hard to write this one and I had to think about it a lot. Hopefully things should be picking up soon with the story so keep reading :) Thank you to all the people who reviewed / added it to thier fav stories / story subscriptions, you people rock.

Anyways, on with the story

The whole of the Cullen family and I were sat in their huge main room on Saturday. It was the weekend after the dance and we were waiting for the arrival of the Denali clan.

I rested my head on Edward's shoulder and he had his arm around me. The last week had been wonderful. Things were no longer awkward between us. He had spent much time at my house with me, reading, talking or dancing with me. It was nice to feel so calm around someone and to have someone close to me.

At this moment in time I wasn't feeling quite so calm. My self-confidence and self-esteem were just waiting to take a blow the minute I saw them. I listened to the cars flying by on the road, none of them slowing down at the Cullen's driveway.

Edward started rubbing circles on my arm to calm me down, probably having read Jasper's mind about my nervousness.

After five short minutes a car finally slowed down and made its way up the driveway. It pulled up outside and four doors opened and closed. I could hear them walking towards the door in silence before knocking. Carlisle was instantly there greeting them. After a murmuring of 'hello's and some hugs Carlisle led them into the main room.

Immediately behind him was a tall strawberry blonde woman who seemed impossibly beautiful. Behind her came two more, both having ebony hair and a strange olive like complexion to their pale skin. They were holding hands so I presumed that they were Carmen and Eleazar, the only couple in the coven. Two other people came last, one with long waist-length blonde hair, and the other with long straight grey hair.

They walked with as much elegance as Alice, or Rosalie, maybe even more. The strawberry blonde's eyes flitted around the room before they settled on me. She smiled slightly before my view of her was obscured by the rest of the Cullens jumping up and going to hug all of the Denali clan.

I stood on the sides as everyone greeted and hugged each other, asking how they had been and such. I felt very much out of it as I watched them all, feeling like I was intruding.

I watched as the strawberry blonde hugged Edward a little too personally for my liking, and didn't let go for a little longer than was necessary. With the way she looked at him when they pulled away I had the feeling that she liked him. It felt like a blow to the stomach. How was I supposed to compare to such a beautiful vampire?

Eventually all the hugging died down and everyone stood back. The strawberry-blonde one turned to me and spoke.

"Ah, so you must be Bella. I'm Tanya." She offered me her hand. Her Russian accent seemed more apparent than it was on the phone. I took her hand and shook it, smiling slightly. "This is Carmen and Eleazar," she pointed to the couple who I'd identified earlier. They waved at me. "And this is Kate and Irina," She pointed to the blonde haired woman and the grey haired woman respectively. They both said hi to me. Tanya then looked me up and down, as if she was scrutinizing my appearance. My clothes were nice, as usual, with Alice having picked them out, but I felt extremely dull beside Tanya. Her gaze made me feel uncomfortable.

Someone to my left coughed, interrupting her inspection, and we all then sat down around the room. The rest of the night was spent talking about how each of the families had been, what they had been doing and old stories of what had happened in the past. Tanya kept bringing up things that her and Edward had done, making me feel extremely jealous. I managed to keep myself in check though and not let anyone know.

Well anyone except Jasper, who could feel like and was looking at me with…sympathy. Of course he could feel how much it hurt me. I felt waves of reassurance hit me and I smiled at him.

After a few hours Alice and I went up to her room to get ready for the day ahead. I don't know if she had seen anything that would require me looking my best, but she worked on my hair and make-up for a while before planning my outfit. All the while we were chatting casually about the goings on at school.

"We're going to take the week off from school while the Denali clan are here. Our excuse is that we are hiking. It was hard to sort out with the principal, but we managed to get you the week of if you'd like it. The reason we've given him is that we've become very close and I want you to come along too, as your guardians are away are lot and you get lonely."

"That sounds great. Thanks Alice. Thanks Carlisle." I said at the same volume, knowing her would hear me. We chatted for a few more minutes before Edward appeared at the door.

"Bella love, we're going to go hunting with Tanya, Kate and Irina as they haven't hunted in quite a while. You can come along if you'd like. It's just me and Jasper who are going with them."

I considered spending more time with Tanya and the idea seemed unappealing. Though going along would mean I may be able to stop ay tricks she might pull. However I trusted Edward not to do anything so I wouldn't be required.

"No, that's ok. You go," I smiled him as sincerely as I could, and he seemed to buy it as he sped off downstairs.

I heard them leave the house as Alice pulled me to her bed.

"Tanya likes Edward. She always has and he has always turned her down. He isn't interested. You don't need to worry about it."

"Have you been talking to Jasper?" I asked, wondering how she knew about my insecurities.

"No, I'm just a girl, I know these things." She said, winking at me. I laughed at her before we carried on with makeover.

After we had finished we went downstairs to talk to Esme, who was planning on refurbishing the master bedroom. I offered a few suggestions which they gladly took on board. It felt nice to be joining in on the family activities.

My contentment quickly ended as the hunting group came back. They all ran into the kitchen, where we were sat. Tanya and Edward were joking about something, laughing and shoving each other. This time I didn't feel jealous, I just felt sad. I excused myself to go running outside to clear my mind.

The thrill of the trees rushing past me and the ground that all but disappeared under the incredible speed calmed me down and allowed me to think more clearly. I listened to the sound of the birds and other animals around me.

After a few minutes running I noticed Edward following me. I recognised the sound of his running, and no one else in the family would be able to catch up with me so it had to be him. I slowed down to a stop and Edward stopped next to me.

"Are you all right?" He asked, frowning slightly as he looked at me with a worried gaze.

"Why didn't you tell me that Tanya liked you?" I asked, not wanting to beat around the bush. I didn't usually deal with things head on, but I wanted to get this sorted so my thoughts could settle down. At the moment it was like there was a hurricane in my head and my thoughts were caught in it, swirling round.

"I didn't think it was important. I don't return her feelings. Plus I like you far more than I ever could like her, even if I tried." I didn't ask any more questions, slightly comforted by his kind and soothing words. He pulled me into his chest and held me there. I sighed and nuzzled his neck happily. I could have stayed like that forever.

Eventually we had to move and head back to the house. We went straight up to Edward's room and lay on his new bed. He had insisted on buying it so we could relax together like we did on the weekend at the cabin. I was curious about his intent at first but it seemed innocent enough…for now.

I turned to face him and pressed a kiss onto his jaw. He turned towards me more and laid a kiss on my lips. I reciprocated with enthusiasm and soon we were tangled together in a lusty make out session. Too soon though, we slowed down to some loving pecks and looking into each others eyes. I felt that stirring in my chest again as I looked upon his glorious face. I wanted to know what it was.

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Throughout the rest of the week we did various activities together such as shopping, a race from Port Angeles to Victoria and back underwater, avoiding all ships and other obstacles. I didn't join in on that; instead I took to watching along with Rosalie, Esme and Carlisle. Jasper won. Apparently Edward was only the fastest on land.

The week was fun, except from the subtle flirting by Tanya towards Edward. She touched him for longer than necessary, laughed at anything that he said which was remotely funny and she was always recalling things that they had done together. It was infuriating but the most annoying thing was that Edward didn't discourage her.

On the Thursday Tanya decided that we should all go for a run around the Olympic National Park. Most people agreed to go, but Jasper and I decided to stay. He said he had paperwork he wanted to sort out and I just didn't feel like going.

After I convinced Edward to go without me and went up to his room and sat on the balcony railings. I thought about all the things that Tanya was good at that I wasn't. How she was a much better partner for Edward, and I wondered why he never said yes to her.

Jasper came up after ten minutes and stood beside me.

"Your feelings have been all over the place lately." He said. I nodded in agreement. They were still in the hurricane in her mind. It had settled down after Edward's comforting, but now it was worse than ever thanks to Tanya's flirting.

"You don't have anything to worry about. I know you feel insecure, sad, hurt, and jealous and many more things but you have no reason to. You doubt what Edward said. Why?" I wasn't surprised that Jasper knew that Edward had spoken to me, there seemed to be no secrets in this family.

"How am I supposed to know that he isn't just saying what I want to hear when it is pretty obvious that I can't really compare to Tanya." I growled in frustration. It seemed all the worse now that I had voiced my fears.

"He isn't. I can tell how sincere he is by how he feels. When he looks at you he feels lo…longing, he likes you and he doesn't notice Tanya's not so subtle flirting. He feels no lust, guilt or pleasure when she does it, so he basically isn't noticing what she is doing. When you touch him he feels content and happy. And you do compare to Tanya. The only reason she is doing this is because she knows that she has a problem. You are just as, if not more, beautiful than Tanya, and she feels threatened. Trust me," He touched my back before returned to the library below.

I thought a lot over what he said, and eventually I accepted his words. It seemed to make sense, apart from the being as beautiful as Tanya. I could never match up to her or any of her sisters. I know looks weren't supposed to matter, but when you have a painfully beautiful vampire going after your…well boyfriend I suppose; it doesn't do much for your confidence.

When they returned from their run I smiled as I heard Edward's voice. It was the first proper smile since they'd arrived. I had to trust in his and Jasper's words that it was me who he wanted.

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