A/N: Okay, so this chapter is going to be a little confusing. I'm going to do it again from Edward's P.O.V. I think it would be benificial to see it from both sides. It's going to be a little confusing because I wanted to do Bella's side first. I think it's better to see her reaction to Edward's feelings before finding out what exactly they are. I hope it doesn't leave you too confused. Unfortunately nobody was able to guess the big thing that happens in this chapter but I have to give an honorable mention to mag721. (S)He got creative with her guess and even though it wasn't serious it still made my day. But no, mag721, Bella isn't going to become a stripper.

And now the long awaited real chapter 15:

BELLA

Today was Wednesday and I didn't have classes but Edward did. I was spending the day with just Alice because Sam and Emily were having alone time. I had spent the beginning of the day getting a manicure and make over for when Jacob came over later. Now we were sitting in the living room watching Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. It was our favorite movie and we were repeating the whole thing word for word with over dramatic gestures. I couldn't remember the last time I had so much fun.

"Oh, I almost forgot," Alice suddenly said. "There's supposed to be thunder tonight. The family wanted me to ask if you wanted to join us for some baseball tonight?"

I really wanted to but, after what happened last time, I didn't think it was such a good idea. Especially since Jacob told me the pack was watching extra carefully because they caught a scent that wasn't one of the Cullens. Which meant there was a nomadic vampire running around. I didn't think I could handle another sadistic vampire coming after me.

"I don't think that's such a good idea, Alice." I stated.

"Why not?" Alice asked. "You're not worried about the other vampire, are you?"

She sounded like I was crazy to worry about it.

"Well, considering what happened last time there were nomads in Forks, I think it should be a concern." I answered.

"It's going to be fine. I promise. I saw her and she's not going to hurt anybody." she replied with a small knowing smile.

I took the bait.

"So what did you see?" I asked.

"You'll just have to come tonight and find out." she replied in a teasing voice.

"Fine but I'm not sure what Jake will do if something happens."

"If something happens to you, I will personally surrender myself to the pack. That's how sure I am nothing will happen."

"Okay."

I gave in. I really did want to go. I just didn't want to have another near death experience. I glanced up at the clock. It was five until four. Jake would be here any minute.

"And speaking of Jacob." I said.

Alice's smile faded and she gave me her puppy dog face. She had made it clear that she was glad that I had Jacob but she didn't like that he took away from our time.

"Do you really need to be alone with him?" she whined.

"Yes. You know how little time we get together." I replied.

It was true. Our time together had become more limited since I started school. If it wasn't for the in betweens, we'd never get to see each other.

"But I feel like I don't get to spend that much time with you either." she complained.

That was true too. I wasn't able to spend as much time with the Cullens that I wanted to either. I was up to my ears in school work now. I knew I had to make it up to Alice and myself. We'd already spent too much time away from each other.

"I'll tell you what," I said. "I don't have classes on Saturday or Sunday so I'll tell Jake that I'm spending the weekend at your place."

"Really Bella?!" she squealed. I nodded. "That's going to be so much fun. I have to ask Esme to go shopping. The boys are going to be so excited too."

She wrapped her arms around my neck and started jumping up and down.

"Alice let me go before I change my mind." I said. She released my neck but continued to bob up and down.

Suddenly she stopped and wrinkled her nose.

"Jacob's here." she said sounding slightly dejected.

Sure enough, less than a minute later, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in, Jake!" I yelled.

We heard the door open and close then Jake was in the living room.

"Hi, Jake." Alice said with a forced smile.

"Alice." he said with an incline of his head.

They didn't like each other much. I think they were both jealous of the other. I didn't understand why because I loved them both but in a different way. It wasn't like I was going to run away with Alice or elope with Jacob. I hoped it was just the attention thing.

"Well, I'll get out of here so you two can be alone." Alice said and gave me another hug. "Edward will be here to pick you up at seven."

With that she skipped gracefully out the front door. I walked over to Jake and pulled him into a passionate kiss. I found kissing him like that never got boring. I would do it all day everyday if I could.

"Hello." I whispered when we pulled apart.

"Hello, love." he replied and pulled me to the couch. "So where are you going with Edward tonight?"

"Alice sees thunder coming so they want me to go watch them play baseball." I said.

"No. Abosolutely not." Jacob said. I pulled away from him.

"Not that I need your permission but why not?" I asked.

"Because I remember what happened the last time strange vampires were in Forks." he said. "I don't want you going to places where I can't protect you until we're the strange one has been destroyed."

"The Cullens will be there to protect."

"The last time they tried to protect you from their kind, you almost ended up dead."

"That was my fault. I was stupid enough to believe that James had my mother! I would've been fine if I didn't run away from them!"

I was up off the couch now. I couldn't believe he was acting like this about something so small. His attitude was so Edward.

"Still, I'm not going to take the risk." he stated.

"Nothing's going to happen. Alice saw that."

"Didn't you tell me that Alice's visions weren't accurate?"

I screamed in frustration.

"I'm sorry." he said. "I won't be able to concentrate on my job if I'm worrying about you!"

"Then don't worry! I trust the Cullens with my life!"

"Be that as it may. I'm not going to let you become an open target for a sadistic vampire."

"God, Jacob! We don't even know for sure if she is dangerous! Maybe, she's like the Cullens! Did you ever think about that?! She's been here for about three weeks now and no one's died! She's probably not going to hurt anyone!"

"You don't know that!" he yelled back. "She could be just as dangerous as James!"

"But you don't know that either! She could be just as inoccent as the Cullens!"

"I love you too much to take that risk!"

"So you're gonna kill her when you catch her because she could hurt me? Even if she hasn't done anything wrong!"

"She's a monster, Bella! She needs to be destroyed!"

"No, Jacob, she's not the monster right now, you are!"

I saw the hurt flash across his face but I didn't care. He was the one talking about killing an inoccent being. He wasn't even planning on giving her a chance. How did we even get to arguing about this? It didn't make sense to me.

"I don't have a choice!" he yelled.

"You think she did?" I retorted. "Chances are she was bitten without consent. And now she has to do what she can to survive!"

"What so now you're condoning the killing of humans?"

"Yes, no. I don't know!" I was so frustrated, I wanted to rip my hair out. "How did we even get into this discussion?"

"I don't know." Jacob sighed. "I'm sorry. It's just I love you so much that I don't want to risk anything happening to you."

"I know." I replied. I walked back to the couch and snuggled close to him. "But you have to let me live and have fun. You have to trust the Cullens as much as I do."

"I'm trying but it's hard."

"I know."

"I love you."

He placed his finger under my chin and lifted my face so my lips met his.

"I love you too." I breathed once we pulled apart.

"I don't wanna fight." he told me. "You can go but be careful."

"I will." I replied.

We sat like that for a little while, watching a mindless sitcom. We made out from time to time. At some point he started to tickle me. Finally, I got up and moved to the armchair. I pretended to ignore any attempts at an apology until he started nibbling my ear. I laughed and we made out some more.

"I have to go get ready." I said at six then I placed another quick kiss on his lips.

Once in my room, I pulled off the blue jean skirt and pink tank top that Alice made me put on. I replaced them with a pair of comfortable jeans and the baseball shirt Edward gave me the last time. I pulled my hair into a simple ponytail and slipped on some tennis shoes. Then I headed back downstairs.

Jacob turned when he heard me coming. He smiled as I reached the bottom of the stairs.

"What?" I asked with a blush.

"Nothing. I just like you better dressed like this." he said. "You look more like you."

"I feel more like me." I said honestly.

"Then why do you let Alice dress you up?"

"Because it makes her happy."

He laughed.

"What?" I blushed.

"That's so you." he said. "Thinking of others instead of yourself. Seriously though, you look so sexy right now."

"Shut up. I do not." I replied with another blush.

Once again he was being just like Edward. For some reason, they saw the beauty that wasn't there.

"I'm serious, Bella." He argued. "You really need to take a better look at yourself.

I shook my head and laughed. There he was sounding exactly like Edward again.

"You really have been spending too much time with Edward. He used to say the same things." I said.

I walked over and sat next to him on the couch.

"Well, get minds think alike." He replied and kissed me again.

The kiss intensified after a few seconds. The next thing I knew, I was lying down on the couch and he was straddling me. He kisses moved from my lips to my neck as his hands traveled up my shirt to fondle my breasts through my bra. At some point he pulled the shirt over my head and discarded it on the floor. His shirt followed soon after. His kisses moved to my chest as he reached around my back to kiss my neck. My heart was pounding and my breathing was coming in gasped.

Once my bra was off, his kisses moved to my breasts. He gently nibbled my left nippling, illiciting a small moan of pleasure from me. I felt his lips, tongue, and teeth travel down the rest of my upper body. I could feel his erection as his hand moved to the button on my jeans.

I took a couple of deep breaths trying to get my heart rate back in control. We hadn't gone all the way yet. Though we've hit every base along the way. I just wasn't ready for that final step yet. My body was getting more and more ready every time we did things like this. Maybe tonight would be the night. I knew it would certainly make him happy. He was so kind and patient. He never pushed me to go any further than I was comfortable with. His fingers wrapped around the waist of my jeans but then he stopped.

"Damn bloodsucker." He mumbled.

Not even a second later, there was a knock on the door. Jacob got off me and dashd upstairs toward the bathroom.

"I'll be right there, Edward." I said in a high pitched voice.

I quickly refastened my jeans and put my lothes back on. I through a baseball cap over my recently disheveled hair. I ran to the door and pulled it open.

"Hello, Edward." I said trying to catch my breath.

"Did I interrupt something?" he asked.

I blushed and looked anywhere but in his eyes. He knew very well that he did interrupt something.

"Sorry." I mumbled.

I still sometimes felt guilty for being with Jake. I know Edward was the one who left me and all that but I hated hurting him all the same. I've been hoping that he could find someone who made him feel they way I used. I really did just want him to be happy.

"Don't be." he replied. He grabbed chin between his thumb and forefinger and lifted my head. I had no choice but to look him in the eyes. "I've always had bad timing when it came to the two of you. Besides, I am glad that you found someone you can do those things with."

"Thank you." I blushed and he smiled.

"He's not hurting you, though, is he?" he asked.

"No." I replied. "He's very careful."

"Good."

I heard footsteps and turned to see Jake coming down the stairs. I hoped his mind was cleared of the thoughts we were having a few minutes ago. I noticed he had taken care of his erection.

"Hey Edward." he said.

"Hello Jacob." Edward replied. "Well, you ready?" He turned his attention back to me.

"Yeah." I said and gave Jake a quick kiss. "I love you."

"I love you too." he said.

I walked out the door and headed toward Emmett's jeep. I was a minute before I realized that Edward wasn't following. I turned back and furrowed my brow at him.

"Jacob wants to talk for a minute. I'll be right there." he said.

That worried me a little but I got in the jeep anyway. I watched as the two conversed for a few minutes. It made me a little nervous. I was relieved when they shook hands and stepped outside together. Edward headed toward me but Jake headed toward the woods. I smiled as I watched him phase before he disappeared into the trees.

"So what was that about?" I asked when Edward was in the car.

"Nothing, really." He said. "He just wanted to make sure that you were gonna be safe."

I laughed.

"What?" Edward asked.

"Nothing. You just wouldn't believe how much like you, he's becoming."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean I had to fight with him for twenty minutes before he would agree to let me come. There was a time back when he would be right there with me facing the danger. Now, he tells me that even riding motorcycles is too dangerous for me."

I had a feeling he had something to do with that one. The minute Edward heard about the mortorcycles he tried to convince me to sell me. I gave him a side long look, letting him know that's what I thought.

"Hey," he said. "I didn't say anything to him. Your guys' relationship is none of my business. If he wants to let you ride motorcycles then he can. I'm glad he's not letting you any more though."

We fell into silent. I didn't quite believe what he was saying but I couldn't prove it. I didn't say anything.

"So have you guys had sex yet?" he asked after a couple minutes.

I had a feeling he was going to ask that at some point. I didn't want to have this conversation with him. It was an Alice conversation not an Edward conversation. Yet, at the same time, I thought he deserved to know these things.

"What happened to our relationship being none of your business?" I asked in a teasing voice.

"It isn't but as your big brother, I think I have a right to know if you're being safe and if he's treating you right." he replied.

I smiled. He was taking the big brother thing very seriously. He had no idea how much that meant to me.

"Well, no. We haven't had sex yet." I replied blushing. "But we're getting close which is why I'm on the pill. And he treats me very well. He's always so gentle."

"So he doesn't try to push you to go any further than you're comfortable with?"

"No. When I say stop, he stops."

"Good."

I was saved further embarassment when he put the jeep in park and got out. I recognized this as the spot where we'd have to run from. I rolled my eyes as Edward, ever the gentleman, opened the door for me. He was already crouched down waiting for me by the time I got out of the jeep. Hesistantly, I crawled on his back and closed my eyes. As he started runnning I buried my head in his shoulder blade. Not even two minutes later, we stopped and he lowered me to the ground. I was used to the sensation by now and didn't fall this time.

The Cullens were scattered around the field. Each one waved and called to me as they noticed me presense. I waved back. Esme come over and put her arm around my shoulder before taking me over to our spot. We were in charge of calling the gamre and keeping everyone honest. The first hint of thunder rolled through the sky as Jasper stepped up to the plate, bat in hand.

The game went on for a good half hour or so before Alice yelled for us to stop. Edward, who had seen what she saw, grabbed me to drag me back to the car.

"Edward, wait." Alice said. "It's okay. She's safe."

"How do you know for sure?" he asked.

"Just trust me." Alice replied.

Though it looked like he thought better of it, Edward placed himself in a defensive crouch in front of me. The rest of the family assembled in front of him. I caught a glimpse of Alice. She had the same smile on her face as she had this afternoon. Now, I really wanted to know what was going on. A few moments later, a beautiful girl stepped out of the trees.

She didn't look too much older than fifteen or sixteen. She was around five foot six and weighed no more than opne hundred and twenty pounds. She had beautiful pale skin and long limbs. Her brown hair fell in layers past her butt. Her face was the last thing I notcied. She had full pouty lips that would make even Angelina Jolie jealous. Her eyes were a beautiful butterscotch color. The tension that gathered in my body had disappeared. She was a "vegetarian" who had just fed. I was safe. I saw Edward's body lose a little of it's tension too.

He stared at her as if mesmerized. I couldn't blame him. She looked like a model. She was even dressed like one. She wore a black tank top that showed maybe half an of her stomach and very little of her c-cup breasts and a pair of tight dark blue jeans. She was barefoot.

She seemed to realize the tension her presense had caused. She raised her hands as if in surrender and walked toward Carlisle.

"I won't harm you, your family, or your human." she said.

Her words were followed by a shocked silence. How did she know that I was a human. I noticed Edward relax a little more. Her thoughts must have confirmed her words. He still didn't take his eyes off her. I tried to get a better look at his face but he still wouldn't let me out from behind him.

"I'm Roxanne." The girl continued. "I've been looking for you for awhile."

"Hello, Roxanne." Carlisle spoke with an incline of his head. "I'm Carlisle Cullen and this is my family. Can I ask why you were looking for us?"

"It's quite the long story actually." she replied.

"Then why don't we go back to our home and we can talk there." Carlisle suggested. Roxanne nodded. "Esme, Rosalie, would you please escort Roxanne to the house. Emmett, Jasper you go too. I'd like to speak with Alice, Edward, and Bella."

Esme nodded and walked to Roxanne. A few seconds later they disappeared into the trees. Quickly followed by Emmett, Jasper, and Rosalie. Edward finally let his guard completely down but continued to stare after her. I shifted so I could see his face. I smiled. He's only ever had that look on his face when he looked at me. It was possible that Edward had found his new mate.

"Edward, did you get anything from her?" Carlisle asked.

Edward blinked a couple times like he was coming out of a trance.

"Everything she said was true." he said. "She's not here to hurt anybody."

"She knew Bella was a human, obviously but what did she think about that?" Carlisle questioned.

"She thought it would be kind of fun to have a human friend." Edward answered.

My heart sped up a little bit. I had experienced to kinds of fun when it came to vampire. There was Emmett's kind of fun. That consisted of laughing at me for my human flaws. But then there was James's kind of fun. The kind that consisted of chasing me across the country and trying to kill me. \

"Is that James's kind of fun or Emmett's kind of fun?" I asked.

"Emmett's." Edward answered with a chuckle.

"Alice, have you seen anything involving her?" Carlisle asked.

"Yes." Alice answered. "She won't hurt Bella."

She had the same smile on her face that she had this morning. I looked to Edward and noted his annoyed expression. I knew she was blocking him. That was enough to tell me that my assumption was right. I smiled at her and she winked at me.

"All the same," Carlisle continued. "I think Edward should take Bella home."

No way was I going home. I wanted to watch this play out. I wanted to know if I was going to gain another sister or not. Mostly, I wanted to watch Alice's vision play out.

"But Carlisle.." I whined.

"No, Bella, I'm not going to put you in danger not when it can be avoided." Carlisle stated.

"But Alice says nothing's going to happen. And you heard Roxanne. She doesn't mean any harm." I complained.

"Yes, but as your eighteenth birthday proved, accidents happen. And in this situation, accidents can lead to us losing control. I will not risk one of my daughters lives like that." he stated firmly.

That annoyed me. If I was considered his family then I should be here for this. I should be able to talk to and get to know a potential new sister.

"That's not right Carlisle." I denoted. "You guys are always claiming that I'm family. If that's true then don't I have the right to be there and have a say in whether or not she joins us."

"She got a point there, Carlisle." Alice offered.

Carlisle sighed in defeat.

"Fine." he said. "But you don't leave Edward's side." I nodded. "And Edward, keep tabs on her thoughts. If anything goes wrong, get her away quickly."

I mentally rolled my eyes. I didn't understand why they were being so protective. There was nothing about her demeanor, thoughts, or words that indicated danger. She was just lonely and sad, that's all. I could hear it in her voice.

"We'll see you at home." Alice said as she and Carlisle ran toward the woods.

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Within a few minutes, Edward and I were in the jeep driving toward the house. I wasn't sure how Edward felt about me going but he didn't say anything. I wanted to ask him about Roxanne but I didn't know how he would react.

"What?" he finally yelled in frustration.

"What do you mean what." I asked.

"You're looking at me with this goofy smile. Like you know something I don't." he said.

I didn't even realize I was doing it. Well, no point in holding back now.

"You like Roxanne." I said in a sing song voice.

"I don't even know her." he replied indignantly.

"What you've never heard of love at first sight?"

"I don't believe in it."

"Not even with me?"

"No, you were intrigue at first sight. The love came later."

"I see." I replied.

"What makes you think I like her, anyway?" he asked.

"The look on your face when she was in the field."

"What look?"

"The look that says I'm totally in love with and devoted to you. The look you used to have when you looked at me." I said.

I hoped bringing that up wouldn't hurt him.

"Like I said. I don't even know her. Why would I look at her like that, already?" he replied.

"Love's a crazy thing. Most of the time we don't understand the who, when, where, or how. We just feel it." I stated.

He was silent for awhile. For the first time since I;ve been driving with him, he was concentrating on the road. I continued to study him. I couldn't help but smile some more. I knew the look and what Alice saw. I knew it was going to happen. He just needed to admit it or it wouldn't work.

"Okay, fine!" he finally cried as we were pulling up the drive. "I think she's beautiful. I want to get to know her. And I see potential for a future. Are you happy now?"

"Extremely." I replied still smiling.

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When we got to the living room of the house, the others were already waiting for us. Roxanne was sitting on one side of the couch. She had her hands folded in her lap and was staring down at them. She looked so said sitting there. I had to fight the urge to give her a hug. I didn't want to make her too uncomfortable. Esme and Carlisle were on the other side of the couch. Leaving room for only one more person. Carlisle arm was around Esme shoulders and her head was on his shoulder. Emmett was sitting in the armchair with Rosalie on his lap. Jasper was sitting on the floor against the entertainment center with Alice between his legs. His arms were around her waist. I could sense tension and curiousity from everyone.

Everyone looked up when we walked in. Edward's eyes locked with Roxanne and he was back in his trance. I took the opportunity to sidestep him. I was going to show my family that everything was just fine. I walked right up to Roxanne and stuck out my hand.

"I'm Isabella Swan but you can call me Bella." I stated.

She looked away from Edward when I started talking.

"Hello Bella, I'm Roxanne Martin." she replied shaking my hand. "It's nice to meet you."

"It's nice to meet you too." I replied and sat between her and Esme. "This doesn't make you uncomfortable, does it?" I just wanted to make sure.

"No. Honestly, human blood has absolutely no appeal for me." she answered.

"How is that possible?" I asked.

I think she was a little taken aback by my forwardness.

"Because when I was human, I had an aversion to it. I'm assuming it only intensified with my transformation." she answered. "You are quite the unique human. Most, who don't even know our secret won't come within five feet of us. Yet, here you sit in a room with eight and having a friendly conversation."

The family laughed. I felt the tension start to disappear. Something, I was sure, Jasper had nothing to do with."

"Bella's always been weird like that." Edward stated sitting on the the other armchair. "She seems to lack the impulse most humans have that tells her to stay away."

The family and I laughed some more.

"Well, I seem to remember that you weren't very good at staying away from me yet." I countered.

I loved that we could laugh about this now.

"Well, getting to close to you wouldn't endanger my life." he replied.

"And yet, if I didn't get close to you, I would be dead several times over."

The whole family laughed. Roxanne joined in this time. He laugh was a beautiful as her voice. It sounded like wind chimes.

"It sounds like the two of you have an interesting relationship." she said after we stopped laughing.

"That's another long story." Emmett said.

"One for another time." Carlisle said. "Roxanne, why don't you tell us yours?"

A/N: I'm sorry this took so long to get out. It's the longest chapter that I've ever done. It was harder because I had so much I wanted to get in this one chapter. The next one won't be so long. It's going to be from Edward's P.O.V. but starting from picking Bella up. I hope it was worth waiting for. Also, I hope the Bella and Jacob scene turned out okay. ONce again, I'm inexperienced in the sex catagory. I have a feeling it would be something like that. If not please forgive my ignorance Please Review!!!!!!!

P.S. I need some ideas for Roxanne's story. I have a few but I haven't decided on anything official. If you have one please send me a message and let me know. You'll get credit for it if I use it.

P.P.S. I want to have a trailer put up on youtube for this. If you have the capabilities and are willing send me a message.