(A/N): Hey guys! So I think I got 6 reviews and a few story alerts :) i figured the story alerts could account for the missing reviews. And I'm not going to make you reveiew again. If you don't want to review, don't. Sorry about that. I wanted to know if this story is really worth continuing but as long as one person is reading it, I'm going to keep updating :) So sorry I didn't get this up sooner though. I tried. I got a little sick, and I was completely busy over the weekend and didn't really have time for hardly anything. Well here is chapter 9! Oh and you don't find out what Edward's gonna do for another chapter or two I can't remember lol! Enjoy the chapter!
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It was so beautiful! I pulled out a golden locket that said 'Best Friends Forever' on the inscription, and on the inside was a picture of all six of us together. It was one of the best gifts I had ever received.
"Thank you," I said, still mesmerized by the locket.
"You still shouldn't have gotten me anything." Alice gave me an excited look.
"This is from Edward! Open it Bella!" I glared at Edward as I took the box from Alice.
"Why did you get me a present?"
"Because it's your birthday, and I wanted to do something special for you." I opened the box and sighed. There was a single silver CD in a clear jewel case.
"What is-?" But Edward took the CD from me and said, "I'll show you later." I nodded and said, "Thanks everyone!"
"Wait! There's more in Edward's present!" Alice almost shrieked the words. I looked down in the box again and saw another little rectangular box, neatly wrapped. I opened it and gasped again.
"Edward," was all I managed to say. It was a beautiful golden bracelet, a heart-shaped charm in the middle of it. On the heart, the inscription read 'My Bella, My Love'. I was speechless. I looked at him with tears in my eyes, and said "Thank you. By the way…how long ago did you have this made?" I was curious, as it said 'My Love' on it.
"About three and a half weeks ago." He smiled that incredible smile at me, and I stopped breathing for a second. Wow. He loved me before he had even known me a week. Alice squealed with delight.
"I told you so, Bella!" I froze, not wanting to discuss the fact that I had originally thought Edward couldn't love me…with Edward.
"Yeah, you did, Alice…" I glared at Alice then glanced at Edward, who looked confused. The room suddenly filled with an awkward silence until Emmett yelled, "CAKE TIME!" Everyone rushed to the table to get some cake except for Edward and me.
"What's she talking about?" Edward was very curious as I began to blush.
"Uhm-nothing." I shook my head as my face turned hot.
"I don't think it's nothing," he chuckled, stroking my cheek.
"Alice! Get your butt in here, NOW, please."
"Coming! I got you both cake. It's chocolate!" She was talking excitedly and seemed completely oblivious to my glares.
"Why did you say that out loud? Now you can tell Edward why you said it."
"Oh, Bella," Alice stated as realization showed in her petite features. "I didn't mean for you to be upset with me. I did tell you, quite a while ago I might add, that he loved you back, didn't I?" She laughed and Edward looked at me.
"You thought that I didn't love you?" He was quiet, yet passionate.
"I didn't know. Alice got it out of my one day and she told me to tell you how I felt, but I couldn't. I just couldn't do it, Edward. It would have broken my heart if you didn't say it back, so I kept it all inside." I blushed again and he laughed. Ah, how I loved that sound. I smiled and took his hand in mine.
"Bella, I've been in love with you since the very beginning." Wow. I realized, looking back now, that I had loved him even before I consciously knew it. All the dreams I had of him, the strange pain when we separated, everything. It was my subconscious trying to tell me that I loved him and he loved me back. I merely nodded and he leaned in to kiss me. It was soft, gentle, and short, but it was nice.
"Sorry about Alice," I grimaced apologetically.
"There's nothing to be sorry about, love."
When he called me that I instantly felt brighter, happier. I looked up at him, and he was more radiant than before, if that were possible. I hugged him around his middle and he responded by putting his arms around me and resting his cheek on my head. He softly kissed my hair and pulled away. I saw him talking to Alice over in the corner, but I didn't think anything of it. So, I called out to Alice.
"Thanks, Alice! This was the best party ever!" I didn't want her to think it was a total waste. I did have fun, and I was glad she hadn't invited the whole school to come. And Edward had told me that he loved me. That was better than any present I could ever receive.
"I knew you'd like it!" She smiled at me, but scowled when she turned back to Edward. She looked hurt, somehow. Edward had a very serious look on his face, like he was trying to make an important decision. It was the same look he had when he was talking to Alice in the parking lot earlier. But if it was really important, he'd tell me, right? I decided to try to stop worrying about and distract myself. I walked over to Jasper from behind and yelled, "BOO!" He jumped, frightened, and started chasing me around the living room. He pinned me down, tickling me.
"Gosh, Bells. You've really got some nerve." He stopped tickling me with glaring eyes.
"It's just a little fun, Jazz!" I smiled, but he didn't look too appeased.
"I know… Bella, what's wrong? Did something happen with Edward?"
"No…he just seems upset about something, but I don't know what it is."
"Oh, Bella, don't worry about it. I'm sure if it was important he would definitely tell you." He smiled reassuringly.
"Thanks, Jasper." I smiled at him as Emmett walked over to us.
"Hey kiddos! Hey, Bella, the fact that you forgot your birthday is priceless! You should have seen your face! So like you, though. You never did enjoy your birthday. You seem to be enjoying today though, with Edward. What's next for you two? The bowling alley? Or the skating rink?"
"Shut up, Emmett! Besides, you took Rosalie to see High School Musical Three. I wouldn't be talking if I were you."
"If I recall, you saw that with Alice, and you loved it."
"So? What's your point?"
"It's now or never." I laughed as Renee and Charlie came up to me.
"Happy Birthday sweetie! Charlie and I wanted to give you something special, but we knew you wouldn't want to open it in front of everyone." She handed me a box, and when I opened it, I screamed with surprise. Everyone stared at me, and I held up the present. Emmett rolled his eyes.
"It's the new Taylor Swift CD!" I practically shouted the words to Alice. Edward looked confused. I guessed he didn't know who she was.
"No way! Oh my gosh we should so listen to it right now!" I placed the CD into the stereo and pressed play. Alice changed it to her favorite song, "Love Story." We were singing along to it while Edward and Jasper danced with us. Rose and Em had gone outside, probably to make out. I didn't want to think about that, so I looked up at Edward. He seemed to be debating something, but I knew he'd tell me if it was really important.
"I love you, Edward." He smiled at me and said, "I love you, too." I smiled, and he leaned in to kiss me. When we pulled apart, the song was at my favorite part. Alice and I broke into song quite obnoxiously.
"MARRY ME JULIET YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO BE ALONE I LOVE YOU, AND THAT'S ALL I REALLY KNOW. I TALKED TO YOUR DAD YOU'LL PICK OUT A WHITE DRESS IT'S A LOVE STORY JUST SAY YES."
We went back to dancing with our partners until the end of the song.
"So- when are you going to tell me what that CD is you got me?"
"I made it for you. Come, I'll show you in your room."
"Okay. " I grabbed the CD and we headed into my room. I sat on the floor in front of my bed while Edward placed the CD in my player and pressed the play button. I gasped. They were tracks full of piano compositions, though I had never heard of them before.
"Who-?" He cut me off and said "Shh," very softly. The second song came on, and I recognized it from somewhere. As it continued to play, I realized that he had randomly hummed this melodic tune when we were together. It was amazing and beautiful. Then something hit me.
"You wrote these?" He nodded and looked down.
"This one was written especially for you, love." It was unbearably sweet. Tears welled up in my eyes and he kissed them off of my cheeks, ending with my lips.
"Thank you," was all I could manage to choke out. He held me close to him beside the bed, and kissed my temple.
"We should probably get back to the party, love." We got up and went back into the living room, where everyone else was eating cookie dough ice cream, my favorite.
"Can I have some?" I smirked, but everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at me. I blushed, wondering what I could have done.
"What? Stop staring at me!" Alice laughed. She came and whispered to me.
"What were you and Edward doing in your room?" She grinned evilly at me.
"Listening to the CD he gave me. Why?" I was utterly lost as to why she asked me this.
"Nothing." She glanced back to the table and they went back to their ice cream. Edward looked troubled for some reason.
"What?" I was so confused. What was going on? I decided to let it pass and that I didn't want to know. After Edward and I got some ice cream and ate it, and it was time for my friends to leave. Edward kissed me good night and left with his family. Emmett bombarded me as soon as they were gone.
"Bella, why did you lead him into your room?"
"Huh? That's not even any of your business. Besides, we wanted to listen to the CD he made me. Why else would we go in there?" I was utterly confused. Emmett looked relieved, and Jasper started laughing. Usually it was the other way around.
"What's so funny?" I stomped my foot in frustration.
"Nothing, Bells. Just don't worry about it."
"Okay," I said, slightly perplexed. I was looking at Jasper like he was insane.
"Well, I'm going to bed. See you two weirdoes in the morning."
"Night, Bells." They both ended up saying this at the same time, making them laugh even harder than they already were. I wasn't going to try to understand my brothers' brains. I lay down in my bed, and once again, dreamt of the only love of my life.
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