AN: Guess what? My husband and I are expecting!!! We just found out and I'm…..well there's no words, excited doesn't really cover it.

I wonder if my out of control hormones will have an effect on my writing? LoL.

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I'm super excited over the response the last chapter got, it was the most reviews I've gotten for a chapter and on Friday alone it had over 900 hits.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I actually really liked how the last chapter turned out so it means a lot to me!

I did it again, I got long winded and had to divide this chapter into two, so

this Chapter is just a transition chapter, a little more light hearted and just some fun with the Cullen's. The next chapter will get kind of hot :)

This chapter is dedicated to Krissipooh for her awesome review and making me feel better about the whole review thing. Thanks!!!

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2 months later.......

BPV

Before I knew it a whole two months had gone by. If you would of asked when I first moved to Forks what my life would be like I would of never guessed anything like this. The Cullens had welcomed me into their family with open arms and I spent almost every night at their house after Charlie went to bed if Alice gave me the green light that it was okay. Having a best friend that could see the future definitely had it's perks. Charlie was easy going, he liked Dr. Cullen and respected him, so he really didn't mind the time I spent with them, that he knew about. He had taking a special interest in Alice, she had him wrapped around her little pixie finger which also benefited me at times.

Today was one of those odd sunny days in Forks so we were stuck inside again hiding out like outlaws, it pretty much sucked. I feigned sick this morning and then snuck out after Charlie left for work like I had done every other sunny day we've had. I was now lazily lounging on the Cullen's plush couch while Emmett, Jasper, and Edward -of course, who had made it a habit of never being more than ten feet away from me- were sprawled out on the floor in front of me playing xbox. I was keeping my distance from Alice's room where she was doing her weekly closet clean out before she got any ideas, the last sunny day I was a victim of an all day Bella Barbie day and I would rather cut my left arm off than go through that again. Rose was in the garage tinkering on her BMW like always and Esme was flittering around the house while Carlisle was in his study. I smiled to myself and snuggled deeper into the couch, this house was so full and warm, it felt like home.

Jasper's usual ranting when he played any war game broke me from my thoughts, "This is completely unrealistic," he complained while he blew off Emmet's characters head, his southern drawl a little more prominent with his aggravation, "the only thing good about this game are the graphics."

"Dude, you complain about every game we play, why don't you buy a company and make your own game and quit your bitchin already?" Emmet quipped.

"You're just pissed because I just killed you, again." Jasper snapped back chuckling.

While they were distracted Edward took advantage and killed them both. They both stared at him incredulously and Edward looked at them and grinned, shooting a quick glance my way while I covered my mouth trying to hold in my giggles.

"What?" he asked innocently still grinning widely.

"You cheated!" Emmet boomed. Jasper just chucked his controller in front of him and shook his head. I sat still watching because I knew what was coming, this was how all of their games ended.

"Nooo." Edward corrected. "I merely took advantage while you two babbling idiots were distracted," he laughed and stood up.

I tucked myself into a ball and waited, here it comes.

Emmett stood up. "Not so fast Eddie," he drawled out cocking his head to the side and crouching slightly.

Jasper stood up to move out of the way knowing what was coming but didn't move fast enough because before I knew it Emmett was flying through the air attacking Edward with Jasper sandwiched in the middle. All three boys flew back and crashed through Esme's antique coffee table, I ducked my head as glass exploded and rained throughout the living room. When I looked back up I stared open mouthed at the gaggle of arms and legs flailing about trying to untangle themselves from each other.

"Now you did it," I heard Edward groan as Esme flew around the corner.

"BOYS!" she said not quite yelling, the tone in her voice though was scary as hell and the boys scrambled quickly to their feet, Emmett looking especially scared.

"Look at this mess," she said as she cupped her cheeks with her hands, "What have I said about wrestling in the house, this is my third table in two months," she shook her head.

"Sorry mom….," they all mumbled out in unison.

I struggled to not giggle at the sight before me as I watched the three strong vampire boys cower under their mom's glare. Edward shot me a look, his left side of his lip twitching upward before he quickly turned back to Esme.

"Clean this up," she ordered pointing at the glass littering the living room, "Where am I going to get a new table," she said mostly to herself while shaking her head in annoyance.

"I already ordered one an hour ago, it'll be here in two days," Alice chirped as she floated down the stairs.

"Thank you, Alice." Esme breathed looking a little relieved, she pointed back at the three boys, "Don't think I won't be talking to your father about this when he gets done with his phone calls."

When Esme left the room the boys begrudgingly started cleaning up their mess, Alice flitted over and sat by me on the couch watching the show. Edward walked over to me and grabbed both sides of my face lightly in his hands pulling me up to look at him, my breath hitched at his closeness.

"Think that was funny, did you?" he asked playfully with an adorable grin on his face.

"Mmmmm," I looked up in mock concentration, "Just a little," I laughed not being able to keep a straight face. He playfully messed my hair up with his hand and pushed me back into the couch before he went back to work. I couldn't help but reach up and touch my tingling cheeks where his hands had been only seconds ago, if he only knew the effect he had on me, he would probably think I was crazy.

I looked up and saw Alice starring at me with a knowing smile.

"What?" I asked a little defensively.

She ignored me and turned to the boys, "Tonight we're going swimming." Alice announced with finality in her voice.

The boys looked excited about the idea but I looked at her like she was nuts.

"Alice it's 30 degrees outside won't people find that a little…..inhuman?" I finished.

Emmett's laughter boomed and he answered for her, "Don't worry Newbie," -It was Emmett's nickname for me, I didn't really care for it, but that made him call me it even more - "where we're going there's no one around for miles, it's completely safe."

It did sound like fun, I used to go swimming back in Phoenix all of the time. I hadn't been since the change so that thought alone excited me.

"Come on Bella," Alice chirped pulling me off the couch, "Let's go find you something to wear tonight."

Bella Barbie time flashed through my head and I put on the brakes.

"Alll-ice…….," I whined. "What is there to pick out, it's swimming." I begged trying to reason with the determined pixie holding my arm tightly.

"Bella," she warned, "I'm bored and we have to fix your hair too, so come on," she said as she tugged harder on me, I wasn't budging.

I looked over at Edward for help but he just smiled and chuckled at me. UH…..he was paying me back for laughing at him earlier, I thought, obviously the man had no sense of humor. I gave him my best death glare as I gave up and let Alice pull me up the stairs knowing I was in a no win situation.

When we got to her room I dramatically threw myself over her bed, "Is this really necessary." I asked her in pathetic voice.

"Yes," she whispered in a voice almost too low for even me to hear.

"Why are we whispering?" I asked her matching her volume, smiling a little at how silly I felt whispering in a house full of vampires, even though we were talking so low I doubt they could hear us.

"You're going to knock Edward off his feet tonight," she whispered so low it looked like she was just mouthing the words, I had to lean in to hear her, "he's not going to know what hit him."

"Alice," I whispered back to her getting aggravated, "I already told you he doesn't like me like that, I could walk out in my birthday suit and he probably wouldn't bat an eyelash."

"Bell-a," Alice groaned, still in barely a whisper, "you can't be that blind, even though he's being stubborn you have to know he's relentlessly flirting with you all of the time, he just needs an extra push, and I'm going to help you." she said smiling smugly.

"I don't need your help Alice, Edward and I are friends, that's it." my heart clenched, just because it was the truth didn't mean I liked it.

Alice ignored me and starred off in space having a vision so I sat quietly and waited.

She came to and bounced up and down clapping, "Perfect," she exclaimed happily.

She jumped up and disappeared into her walk in closet which was about the size of my bedroom. Clothes began flying through the opened doors. Reds, Blues, and Pinks blazed past me in vampire speed as I made my way to the closet.

"What th…..," I started but froze when Alice bounded from the closet.

She was smiling ear to ear at me with a devilish look holding up some stringy, barely there material in her small hand that resembled a bikini.

"Oh no," I stammered, backing up with panic in my voice.

Alice just smiled at me and something in the pit of my stomach told me it was hopeless.

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EPV

I watched Alice drag poor Bella up the stairs and laughed, she was trying to give me a death glare but just came across looking cute. I went back to cleaning up and stopped when I realized my brothers were frozen in place starring at me with snide smirks on their faces.

"What?" I asked slightly confused and aggravated because they had stopped cleaning.

"Nothing," Jasper answered, "we're just surprised your still here, that's all," sarcasm dripping from his voice.

They both started picking up the glass again snickering and stealing knowing glances.

"WHAT?" I asked again exasperated. They were seriously trying my patience.

Emmet looked up from where he was leaning over on the floor grinning widely at me, "We're just surprised you're not following Bella upstairs, with that short leash you're on and all we didn't think you were capable of being five feet away from her."

I growled at him and my fist clenched into balls.

"Awh look Jasper," Emmett laughed standing up and dusting off his hands, he was egging me on, "The lap dogs growling, how cute."

Before the last syllable fell from his lips he was crashing out the back door running full speed and I was on his heals. I could faintly make out Esme yelling after us while she looked in horror at the back door hanging damaged from it's hinges.

I chased Emmett all the way to Canada and back stopping every few miles to wrestle and pummel each other. We hadn't done this in awhile and it felt good to let go. Letting out my pent up aggravation on Emmet was a plus after the glass table incident and his snide remarks, he deserved it. When we were only a few hundred miles from the house we stopped and hunted.

I took down the first deer I saw and then laid back in the tall grass with my hands behind my head relaxing. I couldn't help but think about the last time I laid like this in the grass and instantly wished Bella was here. We had been gone most of the day and I missed her, we were never apart this long. Before I could over analyze it I heard Emmet throw himself down and lay a few feet away.

"You really love her, don't you?" he said looking up at the clouds, his voice taking on a serious tone I hardly ever heard him use.

"Yes," I answered back quietly, there's was no use in denying it.

He stayed quiet for a moment probably shocked at my honesty and I waited.

"I don't understand, if you know you love her, why…..?" he started but I cut him off.

"It's ……complicated." I said standing up rubbing my hand roughly through my hair. The situation was starting to take it's toll on me and talking out loud about it didn't help.

"Come on the sun's setting and Alice will have our heads if we're late." I shouted back as I took off running.

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Emmett and I snuck into the house trying to avoid Esme.

"Esme and Carlisle are out for the night so you're safe for now," Alice looked us up and down, her lips tight in disgust, "you're lucky she's not here with the mess you're making of her kitchen."

I looked down, we had a trail of mud from the door to where we were standing. Our clothes were tattered and we were caked from head to toe in dirt and grass.

I stalked past Alice to find Bella before I headed upstairs to get a shower, I needed to see her.

"She's not here, either," Alice called out in a sing song voice, "she went home to make dinner for Charlie and tell him she's feeling better, I'm joining them and then I'm going to ask if she can spend the night since it's Friday and then bring Bella back here." Alice looked up at me smugly, obviously happy with herself.

I growled out in aggravation, I'd already gone most of the day without seeing Bella, I didn't think I could last another hour. I ran my hand through the mud in my hair and pulled on the roots.

Alice sensing my hesitation turned me around and pushed me to the bottom of the stairs, "Upstairs now and shower," she ordered, "Bella and I will be back in……" she stopped and checked her vision, "one hour and twenty minutes, so be ready to go." she finished and gave me a hard push.

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Exactly one hour and twenty minutes later I heard Alice's Porsche turning down the driveway. It took every ounce of self control I had to stay seated on the couch and not run out the door to greet Bella.

I sat still and tried to focus on the game Emmett and Jasper were playing.

"Do you mind," Jasper looked up at me annoyed, referring to my emotions running wild anticipating Bella's arrival.

I heard Bella's door close as she stepped out of the car and my emotions spiked. Jasper's head dropped in resignation as Emmett pumped his hand in the air in victory.

"Thanks Eddie," Emmet chuckled. Jasper shot me a dirty look flashing me a not so innocent visual image of him and Alice, I covered my eyes and pushed the disturbing image away, I smacked him on the back of the head and he cringed away laughing.

Just then the front door opened and I was greeted with Bella's heavenly scent, I closed my eyes and let the tension slowly seep from my body as Bella's presence comforted me, I let out a small breath that I felt like I had been holding all day.

"Damn…..," Emmett's thoughts broke through my serene state and my head snapped to the door where Emmett was staring at mouth wide.

There stood Bella, her hair cascading down her shoulders in natural waves. She was wearing a tight dark blue ribbed tank top that left little to the imagination and small light blue jean shorts that made her smooth, milky legs look like they went on for miles. Something suddenly blocked my view and Alice laughed, I pulled the object off of my head and saw it was a sweatshirt. I cocked my eyebrows up in confusion.

"Put them on everyone, just until we get there, it's in case we run into humans on the way." Alice instructed.

Bella had moved to the couch and sat down at the other end smiling at me. I could tell she felt uncomfortable in what Alice had dressed her in but I was secretly thanking Alice.

I watched Bella pull the oversized sweatshirt over her beautiful body in disappointment and I struggled to not let it show on my face.

Jasper looked at me and shook his head, "Do you need to stay here?" he thought, "For god's sake the girl hasn't even stripped down to her bathing suit yet."

Jasper's words hit me and I froze. Bathing suit, I flipped that magnificent word over and over again in my head. I had been so preoccupied this afternoon that I never really put two and two together. We were going swimming and under the little clothes Bella was already torturing my very soul with she had even less on. Urgency flooded through me and I all of the sudden wanted to be where we were going swimming, now.

All of my patience flew out the window as I jumped up and said a little too loudly, "Let's get going."

Alice laughed as Jasper held his head in his hands, I knew I was torturing him with my out of control emotions but I really couldn't find the time to care about that at the moment.

I pulled Bella up and off the couch as she starred at me eyes wide in confusion at my sudden eagerness.

Five minutes later we were on our way.

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