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Nessie.

Ch 53 Birthday morning

Bella's POV

I heard the alarm clock go off in my room and I groaned. School this week has been so annoying! English papers, math homework! I opened one of my eyes and saw it was 9:30 am. I threw my pillow at the alarm clock and snuggled back into my blankets.

As soon as I was falling into a dreamless sleep, I heard Alice shout my name. "Oh Bellaaaa!!!!!"

I groaned and threw a pillow at her. "Five more minutes Alice."
She huffed and stomped out the room. "Fine, but that's it." I smiled and covered my body with the blankets.

"Alright, Isabella I let you sleep for six minutes! That means we're one minute behind schedule!" I heard Alice's voice. I sighed and sat up in my bed. Suddenly she was next to me hugging the life out of me. "Happy birthday Tinkerbelle!"

I laughed. Oh yeah today is my birthday. "Thanks Ali," She nodded and grabbed my hand, pulling me to the bathroom.

"Now birthday girl get your butt inside, take a shower, freshen up and meet me downstairs for breakfast." I nodded and walked in dropping my clothes on the way in. I looked in the mirror and saw that I had matured a lot since I was 15 or even 16!

I shook my head and got in the shower.

After I finished, I got out and put a pair of blue aerie sweats with a white tank top. I left my hair wet and loose so it would air dry and I went downstairs bare footed. Before I even reached the bottom steps I was lifted into the air.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLIE!!!!" Emmett shouted while he crushed me to his chest.

"Em…can't…breathe." I managed to choke out. He immediately put me down and laughed.

"Sorry Bellie, I forgot." I just smiled letting him know it was ok. "Anyways, happy birthday!" Before I even said thank you, he grabbed my hand and started dragging me into the kitchen. "Lets go, the others are telling me I'm hogging you up."

When we got to the kitchen, everybody had a smile on their faces, before I was pulled in every direction.
"Happy birthday, baby girl." Rosalie whispered, hugging me tightly.

"Thanks mommy." Carlisle and Esme walked up to me next. Esme's smile was huge and she was glowing.

"Happy birthday, dear." Esme kissed my cheek and I beamed.

"Thanks mom."

"Happy birthday honey, another year you have celebrated with us," Carlisle said kissing the top of my head and pulling me into his arms.
"Thank you daddy." I said hugging him back. When he pulled back, I was literally tackled to the ground. When I looked up I saw Alice beaming at me.

"Happy birthday, Bella!!!!!!!!" She said bouncing on my stomach. I just giggled.
"Thanks Ali, but the floor is not very comfortable, can you get off now?" She laughed and nodded getting up in one fluid motion and walking away. "Thanks for the help Alice," I said sarcastically. I heard her bell like laugh.

Then I saw Jasper looking down at me with one eyebrow raised, his expression amused.
"Jazz, are you gonna keep looking at me like that or are you gonna help me?" I asked. He chuckled and extended his hand which I took, and got up. I brushed off the imaginary dust.

"Happy birthday Bella, you're getting old!" Jasper exclaimed, laughing. I narrowed my eyes at him.
"But I will never reach your age Jazzy." I said in a sweet voice. "How old are you again?" I put a finger on my chin and he narrowed his eyes. "100, 150…" I looked at him and smiled. "Oh wait, over 200 years old! Now whose the old fart!?" I said laughing. He snorted.

"I am not old, I am mature." He said.
"Yeah, real mature, grandpa." I teased and he grimaced. He hated when I called him grandpa.

"Fine I'm old. But as an older person, that makes me an elder I deserve respect, young lady." He said jokingly with a smile.

"Yeah yeah, and a wheelchair while I'm at it." That made him chuckle.
"Touché," he said giving me a hug.

When I pulled away I was scooped off the floor and twirled around. I squealed until I was placed back on the floor. There stood Edward, his golden eyes filled with excitement and a huge—and by huge I mean, huge!—smile on his face.

"Happy birthday, Bells." He said hugging me tightly. I hugged him back tightly as well. I'm guessing we stayed there for a while, because someone cleared their throat. I relentlessly let go and blushed when I saw it was Emmett. He had a smirk on his face and a raised eyebrow.

"Dear, we've actually made you something," Esme said with her hands clasped together under her chin and a small smile. I got really curious, so I acted like a seven year old again.

"Ooo, what is it mom? Can I have it? Please? Please?" I was bouncing a little bit and everybody started laughing.
"Sure, dear. Edward would you like to show it to her?" He nodded and walked to the fridge. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion as I saw him getting something.
"Towards the back, Edward!" Alice told him. He nodded and pulled something out. When he turned around, in his arms he had a beautiful white ice cream cake with some blue, and the letters said 'happy birthday Bella'.

"Oh my god! Thank you so much you guys." I said grabbing it and placing it on the table. Two arms were placed on my shoulders and I saw they were Rose's.

"Your welcome, you don't believe how long it took us to make this perfect. Considering me, Esme and Alice don't eat." She laughed and I giggled.
"Well thank you guys because this is amazing!" I gestured towards the cake. Alice skipped forward and took my hand.

"Yep, but you better cut a piece because we've got to start getting you ready for your party." I groaned.

"But Alice," I whined. "The party doesn't start 'til another nine hours!"

She scoffed and started tapping her foot. "So? We've got a lot of work to do. We've got shoes to buy, hair to style, clothes to choose, it's a lot!"

"Ugh fine!" I cut a piece of cake and put in on a plate and started eating it.

"Go put some shoes Bella; we're going to the mall." Alice said with a serious face and keys waving in the air. I nodded and put on my white sneakers, grabbing my sweater and my piece of cake before going out into the car.

Once I settled into Alice's Porsche, Alice began to talk. "So Bella, are you excited today's your birthday?" I nodded.

"It means only one more year until I'm eighteen and get to be a vampire." I said and Rose looked out the window.

"Everything ok, mommy?" I said leaning forward towards her.
"Yes," she muttered. "It's just I don't want you to become this Bella, this isn't a life I would've chosen for myself. I don't want you to regret this choice."

I touched her shoulder lightly. "Mommy, I am not going to regret this choice. It's what I've wanted for some time now. I want to live forever with you guys!" She nodded and smiled.

"So we have to get your shoes for the dress you're going to wear Bells," Alice said suddenly.
"Okay Alice."

Edward's POV

It's been three hours since Alice and Rose took Bella to get some shoes. How long could it take to buy a pair of shoes?!?

Jasper was finishing setting up the decorations. "Dude, pass me that light over there," he said. I got off the couch and passed him the green light, while Emmett was setting up the sound system.

"Jazz, what could be taking the girls so long?" I asked. He shrugged and came down.
"They're girls Edward, that's all there is to be known."

Emmett chuckled. "True, girls make a five minute thing turn into an hour thing. I mean look at Alice, she takes three hours to get ready and she has super speed!" Jasper growled.

"Watch it Emmett." He warned.

"Ooo what you gonna do Jazzy, send out feelings for me to cry?" Emmett mocked and Jasper tackled him. I shook my head and heard the door open.

"JASPER WHITLOCK HALE!!!!" Alice yelled at the same time Rose yelled,

"EMMETT MCCARTY!!!" and Bella said,
"Stop yelling you guys, they're right there." Jasper and Emmett stopped wrestling and looked up at their furious wives. Rose walked over to Emmett and said,

"No more fun for a week." Emmett shot up, leaving Jasper on the floor and followed Rosalie, trying to talk to her.

"Baby, don't…" He started.
"Don't say anything or it will be two weeks!" Rose snapped walking upstairs. Emmett looked on the brink of tears and slumped on the bottom step. When I looked back I saw Alice stomp towards a very nervous Jasper.

He sat up and visibly gulped. Alice bent down and pulled on his ear, dragging him to the backyard.

"Ow, Alice, honey!" Jasper complained, but that only made her pull his ear harder as they went to the back yard. I didn't move from my spot waiting to see what happened to Jasper. All I heard was a yell before Alice walked back in with a triumphant smile on her face and walked upstairs. Jasper didn't walk back in so I turned and looked at Bella. She looked like she was trying not to laugh and was failing horribly.

"Bella, you ok?" I asked walking towards her with a raised eyebrow. She nodded and waved me off shaking with silent laughter. After about two minutes, she became normal again.
"Ok," she took a deep breath. "I feel better, sorry, but that was just too funny!" I chuckled shaking my head. When I was about to speak again I heard Alice's shriek.

"BELLA!" I covered my ears at how loud she was and Bella winced.

"What?!" She called back.

"Get your butt up here before I come down there and drag you up!" Bella groaned and I hugged her tightly.
"Don't worry Bells." She snorted.
"That's 'cause you don't have to go through hours of torture." I chuckled.
"True. Aren't I lucky?" She looked up at me and stuck her tongue out.
"BELLA!!! I am going to count to three!!" Alice yelled. Bella was about to pull away when I held onto her tighter. She looked up at me confused.

"Um, Edward, do you want Alice to kill me?" I inwardly sighed, and let her go. She started walking up the stairs and I looked down at my shoes. When I looked back up she stood mid way, with a smile on her face looking at me before she ran up the rest of the way.

I shook my head with a smile and turned to see Emmett sprawled out on the doorframe of the kitchen. He looked…dead. I walked over to him and kicked him in the arm to see if any response came from him.

"Emmett?"

"Bro, no fun…no fun…" I squatted down and patted his cheek.
"Emmett, if you don't hurry up and get ready, Rose will never have fun with you again." He shot up and ran upstairs.

When I straightened up I heard the yard door open. In came Jasper, who looked like he was wrestling in the woods. He had leaves in his hair and pieces of bark and some branches in his clothes.

"Um, Jasper—" he held up his hand.
"Believe me Edward, you don't want to know." I just nodded and tried to keep from laughing as he slumped up the stairs.

Esme walked in the door with Carlisle and stared after Jasper. Carlisle chuckled under his breath as Esme shook her head.

"I don't want to know." I nodded.
"We're leaving Edward, Esme just forgot her purse." Esme ran into the kitchen and came back in a nano second.

"Got it" she said with a smile, placing the golden strap on her shoulder. "Bye Edward, dear, make sure everything goes well." She said wagging her finger. I nodded and hugged her.

"Goodbye son," Carlisle said patting my shoulder, before walking out the door with Esme.

Once they left, I walked up to my room and decided on what to wear.

Bella's POV

I was right now sitting on a seat in Alice's room, while she went crazy trying to look for the perfect outfits for tonight.

"Ugh nope not pink!" She threw a light pink colored dress to the side. I looked up at Rose and she just giggled.
"Hey Alice, what about the dresses we bought in New York?" She stopped throwing dresses and straightened up.

"Bella you're a genius!" She squealed running out of the room.

"Uh, okay?" In a matter of seconds she ran back in with three dress bags.

"Alright, so I have found the amazing outfits we will wear!" She turned to me. "Bella, go shower while we lay everything out." I nodded and walked into the bathroom, dropping my clothes on the ground as I entered.

As I started washing my hair, I let my mind wander to Edward. He's the only one in the family that doesn't have a partner. I'm actually surprised he hasn't considered Tanya; I mean she's beautiful, and he's-he's, well he's the most gorgeous thing alive! We all know she has feelings for him, but he doesn't seem to care that much. I mean, of course I'm happy he's not with Tanya in a way because just that thought of them together got me mad; but I also didn't want him to be alone because I know he doesn't love me, which means I obviously have no chance.

I shut my eyes tightly as I got out of the shower and wrapped the tiny white towel around my body. I walked out and saw Alice taking out her make up kit and Rose hanging our outfits on the closet door next to her. Alice turned to me and pointed to the seat tapping her foot. I walked over there and sat down silently, as Alice got out her hairdryer and started drying my hair.

"Just close your eyes, Bella." I did and soon enough I felt my hair being tugged and pulled and my face being filled with different brushes and products.

"Alrightey Bella, keep your eyes closed and stand up." I did as they wanted and I felt as some soft material went down my body.
"Okay, Bella, wait here with your eyes closed. Alice and I are going to get ready; it will only take us four minutes." I nodded and started humming an unknown melody.

As soon as they were gone, they were back. "Alright open your eyes!" Alice squealed. I opened my eyes, but didn't look at myself at the mirror yet. I turned and looked at them and I swear I have never felt my self esteem go down as fast as it did now. Alice and Rose looked absolutely stunning! Too good for words!

Alice was wearing a deep rich Goddiva knotted blue dress that ended about a little lower than mid thigh. She had on leather multi strap sandals with a black and gold bracelet.

Her make up was a brown smoky eye, with light blush, mascara, eyeliner and a nude lipstick and lip gloss.

Her hair was a little different too. It wasn't in its usually spikey do; it was curled loosely which gave her hair a touseled yet gorgeous look.

Rose was a little more bold and daring. She had on a crimson red dress that had a deep plunge and showed off her cleavage. She topped it off with a silver necklace and silver heels that looked a bit scary.

She kept the attention away from her golden eyes and focused her make up on her lips. She had light colored eye shadow with some eyeliner and mascara to finish it off. She went for a sexy red lipstick to make her lips pop and it worked!

Lastly, her golden hair was curled only at the tips to make it appear done yet not too done.

"Oh my God," I chocked out. They looked at me as if I was crazy. "You guys are gorgeous!" They started laughing.

"Bella, you should look at yourself, your looking damn sexy tonight." Rose said as she passed me over some Mairin cross-over sandals. I sat down and strapped them on while saying,

"Guys, I could never compare to you." Alice grabbed me by the shoulders and stopped me in front of the mirror as I gasped.
"Do you still think you can't compare?" I didn't have words to describe this girl in the mirror. She was absolutely gorgeous! She had on a black beaded circle tunic dress that complimented her in every way and ended about mid thigh. She gave the outfit some color with red and black bracelets.

Her eyes were smoky, sexy and alluring, while her lips were nude yet glossy.

Her hair was wavy to give it a sexy 'right out of bed' look. It was very hard to believe that the girl in the mirror was actually me! Plain old me!

I turned and looked at them. "Guys, thank you!" I squealed hugging them. They just laughed and whispered 'you're welcome.'

There was a knock at the door and a voice that sounded like Jasper's said, "Girls are you done in there? You've been in there for a long time?"
"Yeah, hold on Jasper. Go wait downstairs with the other guys." Rose said fixing her dress. "You ready Bella?" She asked and I nodded. Alice put her hands up and picked something up.

"Nope, we're taking a picture first." She led us to the floor length mirror in the closet and held the camera up. We all smiled and posed with our hands on our hips as Alice took the picture. "Alright, now we can go."

As we got to the stairs I started feeling nervous, knowing Edward was waiting downstairs for us. What would he think when he saw me? I shook my head and stayed at the top as the stairs. Alice and Rose stopped half way.

"Just wait up here, baby, okay?" I nodded and they walked down when they were greeted by their husbands. Jasper kissed Alice and told her she looked absolutely gorgeous and that he was sorry about what he did. Alice softened up and forgave him.

Now Emmett, well you see his eyes were roaming Rosalie's body and were filled with lust and love. Jasper turned to glare at him as he smacked his head.
"Jazz, what the hell?!" He yelled.

"Stop feeling so much lust you moron!" Jasper pointed out as if it was the obvious. Emmett nodded and kissed Rose's hand.

"Rose, baby, you look so amazingly hot and sexy that words cannot describe you!" Damn, that's pretty deep for Emmett. Rose smiled softly and kissed his cheek. "Anyways, where's the squirt?" And there's the Emmett we all know and have somehow come to love.

"She's upstairs," A velvet voice said as footsteps were coming closer to the staircase. My heart started beating crazy and I thought I was going to pass out from my nerves.
"Come down, Bella!" Alice sang from Jasper's arms. I took a deep breath and started to walk down the stairs. Once I reached the bottom, I heard Emmett whistle.

"Damn Bells, I'm going to have to be crushing some skulls tonight." He said pounding his fist into his hand while Rose rolled her eyes.

"Yeah Bella, you look so beautiful!" Jasper said with his chin on Alice's head. I blushed at his comment and muttered a thank you. I turned to look at the last but most important person. Edward.

His mouth was wide open and his eyes were wide as they looked me over. I felt a heavy blush turn my face scarlet as he stood there just staring at me. Someone cleared their throat and Edward seemed to snap out of it. He smiled at me and enveloped me in a hug.
"You're too beautiful for me to describe, because there are no words to describe how you look right now." I wanted to cry at how sweet he was, but I couldn't, so I bit my lip hard and hugged him back hard. Who knew love could hurt this much?

Alice popped up in front of me and gave me a sympathetic smile. She pointed saying she'll be right back and I nodded, pulling apart from Edward.

"Your parents would be so proud." Rose said with a small smile on her face. I looked up and wondered what they thought of me? Would they be proud of me?

I had never really thought too much about them, since they died when I was very young and I can't really remember them, and this is my family now.

Suddenly Alice bounded in through the front door with a package in her hands. "Here, Bella," she said handing me the package. "It's for you." I raised an eyebrow and saw a red envelope with a golden ribbon. I took it and opened it to read it. It was in boxy, script.

Dear Isabella,

It's your seventeenth birthday today and I just wanted to congratulate you.

Only one more year until we visit you my, dear. I hope your family hasn't forgotten our compromise or backed out? Well, I send you this gift as a way of congratulating you. I hope all is well, say hello to my dear friend Carlisle and the rest of your family.

Sincerely,

Aro

I finished reading the letter and looked to see everyone—except Alice and Emmett—was disturbed by the letter. I set it aside on the table and grabbed the package. I slowly took it out to see that it was a beautiful!

It was a pure golden box with intricate designs on the top and sapphires encrusted into it. I ran my fingers over the designs as I awed it in beauty. "That's a pretty box, Bells." Emmett said. I nodded and Alice said,

"Open it." I did as she instructed and found an even bigger beauty inside. It was a simple thick golden necklace, with a huge diamond—about the size of my hand—hanging from the middle. I took it out slowly and let everyone see it. A round of gasps were heard when they saw it. This necklace must be worth more than one's life, and Aro is simply giving it to me for my birthday.

I quickly put it back in the box and set the box on the table. I cannot accept this, even if I was crazy I wouldn't accept this. Sure it's beautiful, but I don't want extravagant gifts. "Bella, what's wrong?" Edward asked tilting my chin to make me look at him. I just shook my head.

"Nothing, I'm just not going to accept that gift."

"But why not?" Alice whined.

"Alice, that's way too extravagant for me, especially from Aro. Plus if I did wear this necklace—which looks like it could weigh me down—what would I wear this with or to? Who walks around with a diamond the size of my hand around their neck!?" I said a little exasperated, waving my hands in the air.

She just giggled. "You'd be surprised by who would wear something like that. Not even the richest people in the world could buy a diamond like that! Plus, I don't think you should get rid of it, just to keep Aro on his soft side." I sighed but nodded.

"Fine, but go stash this somewhere no one will find it." She smiled brightly and ran somewhere with the box.

I checked the time and saw it was 7:15 pm. Alice was walking down the stairs when she said, "You should open the door."

"But I didn't—" I was cut off by the door bell. She smirked and walked over to the door, shutting the lights as she went by and opened the door. Edward ran somewhere, and suddenly there were lights flashing everywhere.

"Hi guys, come on in." Alice said shutting the door as about twenty people walked in. How did twenty people arrive at the same time? I didn't even know these people. But a girl with auburn hair came up to me and hugged me wishing me a happy birthday. I thanked her and she walked off.

30 minutes later…

This house was crazy! It was packed with teenagers who were dancing all on each other, or eating. Also, Mike arrived not too long ago and has tried every single thing to make me dance with him, but thankfully somebody has always called me or something.

"Bella!" Alice yelled over the music.

"What!" She pointed to the door, meaning someone had rung it. I pushed past a bunch of people and opened the door. There stood two of the sluttiest dressed girls I've ever seen; Lauren Mallory and Jessica Stanley.

Lauren was wearing a deep purple dress that if she breathed it might break. It was so short and had a low back. She wore silver heels that just didn't go. Her hair was in its normal fake curls, while her eyes were in a purple and black smoky eye with a pink lipstick and a hundred pounds of mascara.

Jessica was wearing a sparkly green strapless dress that was as short as Lauren's and had a sweetheart neckline. She had on gold stilettos with an emerald gem on the strap. Her hair wasn't in its natural curls, but it was pin straight. Her eyes wore a golden eye shadow with a black cat tail. She also had fake lashes on and wore a nude lipstick with pink blush.

"Swan," Lauren sneered. I resisted the urge to slam the door right in her face.

"Lauren," I gave a nod her way. "Jessica." She didn't say anything, just studied my outfit then hers.

"Well Swan, are you going to let us in?" Lauren asked. I nodded and stepped to the side as they entered. When they saw the interior of my house they stared in awe, just like everyone else. They then walked over to where everyone was dancing and started, if you could call it "dancing." I shook my head. Oh boy, this was going to be one hell of a night!

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