A/N: I'm sadden by the fact that no one caught the movie reference. It was from the movie Ghost with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. Demi's character would always say I love you but Patrick's would respond with Ditto. I really liked that movie. I was hoping more people saw it. Anway, on with the important stuff. First, I put up a new poll. I want to know if you guys wanna see things from Edward P.O.V. or not. And finally, yes, the story is the Bella/Edward/Jacob triangle, however, it is also partly about the strength of Alice's and Bella's friendship. Which is why this chapter is here.

ALICE

I woke up at seven thirty on Saturday morning. I was too excited about spending the day with Bella to go back to sleep. It had been months since our last girls' day. Edward had a habit of cropping up whenever I wanted best friend time.

I hated him so much for crossing the line into my life. I mean, come on, how much deeper could you get than I girl's best friend. He could've had any girl in our school. Why did he have to pick Bella? Of course, she wanted him too. Which made things worse for me because I couldn't ask her to break up with him. He made her too happy for that.

I couldn't ask her to forego her happiness for me. It just wasn't right or fair to her. She deserved to have what she wanted. Even if it was my annoying and nasty stepbrother. I wished she could see what he was like when she wasn't around.

He wasn't a jerk or anything but he wasn't the perfect prince she thought he was. He could be downright nasty when he wanted to be. I wished she could see that.

I could, however, see a little more of his real self coming out as the months went on. I could see the possessiveness and jealousy. Especially when she talked about spending time with Jacob Black. Which was absurd because Jacob was Bella's oldest male friend. They had been together since they were in diapers. If anything, he was like a big brother to her. Nothing more. Edward didn't seem to grasp that.

I also noticed that he had been telling her what she could and couldn't wear. Great, that controlling nature that I had seen with all of his other girlfriends. They had all caught on before it was too late. However, I worried that Bella might be just a little too lovesick to realize what was happening.

I didn't have pick Bella up until ten thirty, which wasn't for another three hours, so there was no point in going back to sleep. Instead, I took a nice hour long bath and took my time getting ready. (A/N: I'm not going into details on this. It's too boring too write so I know it would be too boring to read.)

It was nine thirty when I looked myself over in the mirror. I was wearing a pair of tight dark blue jeans with a purple tank top that had lace around the edges. It was long cut showing a classy amount of cleavage. I had on by high-heeled zip up black boots. My short black hair was spiked up with moose. I had a thin layer of make up on which included light purple eyeshadow and a small amount of red blush with the perfect shade of lipstick.

I sat on my bed to put on some jewelry when my Envy 2 blared Pink's Stupid Girls. I flippeed it opened and found I had a text from Rose.

Hey, Al, Em got grounded 2day and can't do nething. Come get me. So I can join you 2 in Seattle.

I laughed at how she just invited herself. It didn't bother Bella and I either way. We were so close that we could just invite ourselves to hang out with the other two. It's what we did.

Kay. Txt Bells and tell her. Let her no well b there in 30 min.

I pressed send then laid the phone on the bed and grabbed my jewelry box. I pulled out the locket that Jasper had given me for our one year anniversary. It took me a minute to get it clasped around my neck. Then I pulled out the Best part of the Best Friends Forever set that Bella, Rose, and I had and slid it onto my wrist with ease. My phone blared again.

She'll be waiting 4 us.

I closed the phone and stuck it in my pocket. I grabbed my handmade Whiskey Girl blue jean jacket (Bella, Rose, and I made them for a Tobey Keith concert we went to a few months ago.) and headed downstairs. It was only then that I realized I hadn't heard Edward all morning. He was one of those crazy brainiac kids who got up early on a Saturday and did their homework. Was he sick or soemthing?

My mother and stepdad or Ed, as he preferred me to call him were already sitting at the dining room table when I stepped in.

"Good morning." I said cheerily.

"Good morning, sweetheart." Ed said putting down the paper to look at me.

"Morning baby." my mom said as I kissed her cheek. "And where are you off to today?"

"I'm going to Seattle with the girls today." I said. "I told you last night."

"Oh, that's right." my mom answered.

I chuckled at her scattered brainedness as I headed to the kitchen. I fixed myself a bowl of lucky charms and a glass of orange then carried it back to the dining room.

"So what time did Edward get home from his date last night?" I asked. "Usually, he's up by now."

"Oh, he didn't come home last night." Ed replied once again putting down his paper. "He called and said that phe and Bella fought so he was staying at James's to let off some steam."

"Oh." I replied.

Something about that didn't seem right to me. I mean it was entirely probable that Edward and Bella fought last night and he needed to let off some steam. However, if it was over what I think it was over, he didn't spend the night James's to do it. I hoped that I wasn't right.

I finished my breakfast in silence contemplating the possibility of where Edward was. I wouldn't say anything to Bella, of course. I had only suspected things about him but had no proof either way. I wanted to be sure before I had to break her heart.

After putting my dishes in the dishwasher, I kissed my mom and Ed goodbye and headed to my yellow porsche that Ed bought as a bribe to get me to like him. I told him that I didn't need a car to like him. He had been a better dad than my biological father from day one. I think I loved him like my father even before he got engaged to my mom. However, he insisted that his monety was my money.

The Masen come from old money. I couldn't remember how they had gotten it. All I knew is that once he married my mother, we moved out of the shabby two bedroom apartment and into the Masen six bedroom house. I was given a new car, an Envy 2 (A/N: My favorite style cell phone), and four credit cards that I could use whenever I wanted.

I didn't take advantage of the money, though. I knew what it was like to be down and struggling. Which is why I worked as a cashier at the local convience store. However, Ed told me to just put my paychecks and tips into a savings account so that I could have a decent start when I got out on my own. He told me as long as I was under his roof, I was to use his money for whatever I wanted or needed.

Like I said, I loved him like a father before he even got engaged to my mother. So, no, I didn't love him only for the money. I jumped in the prosche, pulled my designer sunglasses out of the glove box, slid them on and headed to Rose's house.

I had to wait an extra ten minutes when I got to Rose's house. She was the only person I knew who took longer than I did to get ready. I do have to say though, we both had the same wonderful sense of fashion. Somethikng that we tried hard to instill into the Bella as well. Unfortunately, it didn't work very well.

When we finally pulled into Bella's driveway, she was sitting on her porch with her arms crossed over her chest. She got up and ran to the car.

"You're late." she stated as she slid into the passenger seat.

"Blame Rose." I stated.

"Hey, do you think that I just wake up looking this good?" she questioned.

We all laughed as I pulled out of Bella's driveway.

"So, Rose, what did Emmett do that he got grounded for?" Bella asked after a few minutes.

"We went to a party last night and he got totally wasted. His mom was awake when he came home and busted him." Rose explained. "He's been grounded from me for a month."

"Awwww poor Rose." I teased. "No getting laid for a month."

She swatted me playfully on the arm while Bella laughed. I could tell that it was forced and uncomfortable. I was going to ask her what was wrong but she spoke first.

"And what is Jasper doing without your company, Alice?" she asked.

"His mom is having a candle party tomorrow and she's helping her cook and set up." I explained.

"That's nice of him." she replied.

I wanted to ask her about her date with Edward. Maybe find out what they fought about. However, I was afraid to bring it up. Whenever we talked about Edward, it turned into a fight. I didn't want that to happen today. It was our first girl's day in forever. I didn't want to ruin it.

Rose, however, couldn't read minds and delved into the conversation. She had know idea that I didn't want to got there.

"So how was your date with Edward, Bella?" she asked.

Bella groaned.

"What happened this time?" I asked unable to keep the annoyance out of my voice.

"What always happens?" I asked.

I sighed. Sex. It was the biggest problem in their relationship. You see, Edward lostnhis virginity at the age of twelve and has loved sex ever since. Or at least that's what he's told me. Bella, on the other hand is still a virgin and wishes to remain that way. Edward had issues contolling his hormones. She'd make out with him and stuff but he'd always try to push it to the next level. I worried that he'd get sick of trying to sweet talk her one day and just force himself on her.

"Did he try to force you?" I asked. I had to make sure.

"No." she said. "He always stops when I saw and never tries to force or pressure me into going any further."

I snorted but covered it with a cough. I hoped it was convincing. She always told me that he didn't try to pressure her. If she didn't think that him getting a boner and trying to undress while they were making out was pressure than I'd like to know what she did think was pressure.

"Why do you have to do that?" she asked exasperated.

"Do what?" I countered.

"I heard the snort." she said. "You werre never very good at hiding them."

"I'm sorry." I replied. "It's just that your idea and my idea of pressure are two very different things."

"So if I don't feel like I'm being pressured what should your definition matter to me?"

"If you don't feel like your being pressured, how come you call me at least once a week, after one of your dates, and cry about how you think you're a bad girlfriend because you won't give him what he needs?"

"Are you really that upset that we are together? That have to try to convince me that he's a bad boyfriend. I mean, simply because he wants something I don't want to give him. I should feel bad because he does so much for me!"

"No you shouldn't feel bad!" I yelled. I was angry at Edward for getting her to feel this way. She didn't deserve it. "You are special and your virginity is special to you. There's nothing wrong with that. If he really loved you...."

"Don't even go there, Alice!"

Wonderful, we were in a full blown arguement. The one thing that I was trying to avoid today. Why did my step brother have to taint everything. I opened my mouth to respond but Rose took over before I could.

"Stop it, both of you!" she said. "This is supposed to be a girl's day. We are supposed to be laughing and happy. Not arguing over stuff. So let's just drop the Edward subject and have a good time. Can we do that, please?"

"Fine." Bella and I said at the same time.

Bella leaned back into her seat with her arms crossed over her chest while I kept my hands clenched on the wheel and stared at the road. We were silent for a few minutes until Rose mentioned seeing the new Johnny Depp movie. We then got into a discussion about his hotness and the Edward spat was forgotten.

We spent the rest of the day laughing and shopping. We even ended up seeing the new Johnny Depp movie. We didn't mention Edward again and I ignored the feeling in my stomach that told me he was doing something he shouldn't be.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed. Please, review. I love all of you feedback.