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A/N: I want to make something very clear. Don't PM me saying you hate me because I'm a lesbian and shouldn't be writing lesbian fanfiction. Honey boo boo why are you reading it if you have a problem?! Don't come for me and thinking I don't have something to say back because trust and believe I do!

I'm glad I showered and put on my night clothes before Alice texted me. I decided to climb understand my comforter and settle in for the night. I continue to think about everything Alice said about the Cullen's, Edward, the Denali's, and most importantly Tanya.

I continue to think about Tanya alone as I drift deeper and deeper. I suddenly feel a cold body pressed against my back, but I already know its Tanya so I don't bother rolling over to check. "Goodnight angel," I hear her whisper as fall the rest of the way to sleep.

Tanya's P.O.V.

I sit back on the couch as I watch Bella and Carmen talking very animatedly in the kitchen about whatever comes to mind. I love the relationship Bella is working on building with each and every member of my family. It's been almost 3 weeks since Bella told me about the text messages between her and Alice. She never told me what exactly was said, but whatever it was helped her loosen up a little bit.

I continue to watch them until Irina and Kate walk into the living room and sit down on either side of me.

"Tanya, how long are you going to sit here waiting her? You're becoming a stalker again." Kate says as she slings her arm around my shoulders.

"It's not stalking if she's standing in the kitchen of out finally finished home. Besides I'm simply enjoying the view." I say shrugging her arm off my shoulders.

"Why don't we go shopping? It's been forever since we've had a sister's day." Irina says smiling at both of us.

She's right it's been a while since we have hung out just us. "Okay. Since its cloudy today why don't we take a trip to Port Angeles and see what it has to offer." I know I can't keep ignoring my sisters simply because I have found my mate even though she isn't accepting the mating bond yet.

"Fantastic. We'll meet you out by the car in 5 minutes. That more than enough time for you to say goodbye to your lady love, right?" Irina says not really asking as in telling.

I get off the couch and at a human pace walk over to Bella and Carmen as they continue to talk. I really hate to interrupt their conversation, but I don't want to miss out on a chance to say goodbye to my angel before I leave.

"Are you to having fun?" I ask trying not to cut in too much.

"Yes," Bella says with a genuinely happy smile on her face.

"Well that's great. I just wanted to say goodbye before I head out with Irina and Kate to Port Angeles we're going shopping." I can see dread flash across my angels face.

"That sounds like fun I think. Would you like me to come?" I can see in her eyes she wants me to say no. Besides I'd rather her stay her and talk to Carmen some more.

"And what leave Carmen and the lovely conversations you to were having." I say as I flash Carmen a loving smile. I want her and Bella to spend more time together I think it's good for the both of them. Bella gets the mom she's always wanted, Carmen gets the child she's always wanted, and it makes my family and my mate happy. It's a win-win-win situation.

"Are you sure?" When on when will my beautiful angel get it through her thick skull that I'm not going to make her do something she doesn't want to do.

"I'm more than sure. You stay here and enjoy sometime with Carmen and whoever else is here. I'll be back later. Would you like me to stop at the bookstore while we're there and pick you up a few?" I love watching her eyes light up when I mention books. It's just so adorable.

"You would be my favorite vampire in the whole universe if you did." Bella says as she throws herself into me wrapping her arms around my neck and squeezing as tight as she can.

"Only books can make you this happy I swear." I say in a completely joking manner.

"I resent that statement! You make me this happy too. I'm just doubly happy because you offered to buy me books. Now leave before Kate and Irina drag you away." She says as she kisses my cheek and wiggles her way out of my arms to take her previous seat.

I'm too shocked by the fact that she kissed my cheek to say anything so I just silently nod my head as I leave the kitchen and head out to the car. My cheek feels on fire where Bella's lips were.

"Who know our fearless leader could be taken down so many pegs by a simple kiss on the cheek?" I love Kate I really do, but sometimes if it would possible I would try and slap the vampire out of her.

"Shut up," I mumble as I slip into the backseat of Irina's Cayenne Porsche. I swear if I was still human I would be blushing so hard right now.

"Why don't you just ask her out on a date or something because this is honestly getting ridiculous and kind of boring? I mean what happened to the Tanya who would mow down anybody who dared cross her or talk down to her. Since you met Bella you've been a pathetic hot ass mess, and I'm losing interest in this fast." Irina says sounding very irritated.

"It's not that simple Irina! I don't want to rush things with Bella and she's starting to finally get comfortable with all of us and I would hate to ruin that. Besides I wouldn't even know where to take her on a date that wouldn't involve me having to eat in public." I sigh internally because I know what they're about to say, and I sadly have to agree.

"If she's your mate and you love her as much as you say you do you'll take one for the team." Kate says as she smiles back at me from the passenger seat.

"I was afraid you were going to say that, but you're right which also pains me to say. Besides what makes you both so sure she would even agree to go on a date with me. Ever since I told her about her being my mate she hasn't really showed any interest in me like that. I don't feel like embarrassing myself by asking her and then getting rejected because neither of you would ever allow me to live that down." I take a deep unnecessary breath as I look out the window.

"Oh my god! Are you serious? Are you really that blind? Of course Bella would say yes! Why else would she spend so much time at the house, continue to let you in her room at night when she sleeps, and, my new personal favorite, kiss your cheek after saying you're her number 1 reason to be happy? Now I know you've become a little dense here recently, but you cannot possible be that dense!" Kate says as she mostly talks with her hands, and I can hear her accent becoming more prominent.

"Really?" Now that I hear it out loud I think Kate has a point.

"Bitch just ask her out already! And we're done with this conversation. We are here to enjoy sister time which means no talking about mates, and how much of a chicken shit Tanya is. Let's go." Irina says as she and Kate get out of the car. I sigh as I follow them.

I've decided that when we return to the house I'm going to ask Bella out on a date and I hope and pray she says yes.

Bella's P.O.V.

It's been almost an hour since Tanya left and I can't help but feel sad. I've been feeling like that a lot here recently every time Tanya isn't around, and I can't stop thinking about how I kissed her on the cheek. It was something I was planning, but I can't say I regret it.

"Bella dear, are you okay?" I hear Carmen ask me sounding concerned.

"Can I ask you something kind of personal?" I know you shouldn't answer a question with a question, but I need to talk about it now.

"Of course you can dear. Please tell me what's on your mind?" She says giving me her full undivided attention.

"I wanted to ask Tanya this, but I don't know how to bring it up without being awkward. I know Tanya says I'm her mate, but Edward used to tell me the same thing all the time. But what does that mean exactly? What's so special about having a mate?" This really has been on my mind for quite a while.

"Well that is a very loaded question. Maybe it would be best if we had Eleazar and Laurent here so we can all give you our perspectives because it is different for everybody, but we don't know for sure if a mating bond even affects humans."

"Okay sure." I would love as much help as I could get with this.

"Guys, can you come in here please?" She says seemingly talking to the air, but in a matter of seconds both Eleazar and Laurent are walking into the kitchen smiling. Eleazar takes a seat next to Carmen by the island. Laurent decided to stay standing and lean against the fridge. "Okay so who would like to go first?" Carmen asks looking at both of them individually.

"I'll go love." Eleazar says as he turns towards me. "So as she said mating is different for everybody because we have all had separate life experiences that would affect said bond. For some of us it's love at first sight and for others it takes time for the bond to develop. When I met Carmen I was working for the Volturi and I wasn't on the animal diet that I am now. So for me it wasn't love at first sight. I mean I thought she was beautiful and had an amazing personality from what I could gather from a far, but I didn't feel the undying love and passion I feel for her now. She changed my world for the better, and I would like to believe I changed her too. For me being mated means spending the rest of my life doing whatever I possibly can to make Carmen happy." I paid close attention to everything Eleazar said. I compare everything he said to what I am feeling for Tanya and what I used to feel for Edward. Tanya does have a beautiful personality and I do enjoy the thought of spending time making her happy.

"I'll go next then." Carmen says after she kisses Eleazar on the cheek smiling. "I remember when I met Eleazar he was on a mission for the Volturi in Spain. I was walking along the beach in Barcelona when I first saw him and for me it was love at first sight. I knew right then he was the one for me for the rest of my eternal life. After I saw him I always felt the constant need to be around him in some way. I would always find a way to be around him. When he told me he had to go back to Volterra after a week I decided to follow him which now thinking back on it sounds like I'm a stalker, but please don't hold that against me. Within 2 months of officially being mated Eleazar left the Volturi because I didn't agree with their lifestyle, and we decided to go travelling until we met Tanya, Kate, and Irina. For me being mated means forever being at his side. For never have a boring day and always finding something to do to bring us closer to on another." I also take into consideration what Carmen said. Ever since Tanya arrived she has always been at my side when I needed her, but not in a stalker way like Edward used to do. Tanya and I always have something to talk about and even when we don't and just sit in silence it's a comfortable silence that relaxes me rather than set me on edge.

"So that only leaves me." Laurent says as he stands straight up and walks to stand next to me. I turn to face him giving him all of my attention like I did the others. "So Irina and I have only been mated for a year, but I was like Carmen for me it was love at first sight. I literally did anything and everything she asked of me if it made her happy. She told me we couldn't be together if we didn't share the same diet so without hesitation I switched from humans to animals. Whatever she wants to do I will do it for her no questions asked. Some people would say that makes me her bitch and maybe it does, but as long as she's happy and allowing me to love her to the best of my ability then I don't care. Being mated for me means everything. Big or small. It means forever being at her side doing everything I can to make her happy and feel loved every single day. It means making sure she knows that I will forever be there for her whether she needs me to be or not." By the end I can hear his French accent become more prominent with the emotions he must be feeling.

I process everything all of them have said to me. I love making Tanya happy, I love being in her presence whenever I possibly can because even when I'm having a bad day or I can't do my homework she's always there to make it better, if she had asked me to I would have gone shopping with her without complaining...how in the hell did I miss that?...

I sigh as I lie my head down on the island amazed at my stupidity. "What's wrong dear? Were we not helpful?" Carmen asks concerned.

"No you were all very helpful actually maybe a little too helpful honestly. I'm mostly just amazed at my own stupidity. I usually pride myself on my observation skills yet I somehow managed to completely miss the fact that I'm falling in love with Tanya and I'm most likely her mate." I say as I pick my head up and look at all of them. "I don't quite know how I missed that but somehow I did. I heard everything all of you said. Undeniably Tanya is the most beautiful person I've ever met inside and out, and I would do anything I possibly could to make her happy. Hell I was willing to go shopping with her if she had asked me too! I miss always miss her when she's not around even now I'm sad because she's not here. I compare her to Edward even though I know I shouldn't, but he's the only reference point I really have. There were things he used to do that would always piss me off, but Tanya doesn't do any of those things honestly. She doesn't come in my room uninvited, she actually asks me if I want to do something instead of decided for me, she truly listens to what I have to say, and isn't trying to force me into being her mate or guilt tripping me. From the beginning she said she would be my friend if that's all she could get from me, but I don't want to be her friend anymore. I want so much more than that. I want what all of you have and more." I sigh as I say all of this to them, but they aren't the ones who really need to know. I just need find the right time to say all of that to Tanya.

"Oh Bella, that's fantastic! When are you going to tell her all of this?" Carmen says as she rushes to my side pulling me into a dangerous tight hug.

"Can't...breathe..." I squeak out as I place my hands on her stomach and try to push her away.

"Oh I'm sorry!" She says as she quickly releases me. I lay my head back down on the island as I try and catch my breath.

"Why don't you ask Tanya out on a date?" Eleazar says showing his pure genius.

"That's genius!" I shout as I lift my head up again. Wait! "Where the hell can you take a vampire on a date?" And just like that I saw the idea fly out the window.

"I'm sure if we all brainstorm we can figure something out." Laurent says as he puts his arm around my shoulders. Carmen and Eleazar both agree with him.

I can't help but smile. I'm so happy they're so willing to help me because honestly I don't know what I would do without them right now. "Awesome so Mission: Date a Vampire is a go."

A/N 2: I promise the Cullen's are going to be here soon. Trust me I'm just as excited for their return as y'all are.