Just thought i'd give you all a heads up to this chapter - it's a little saucy, and more suggestive than the others. At least I believe it is... So, if you're offended by anything like that, i'm sorry.

Thanks for reading, and i'll see you all in the new year! :)

EPOV

Soon after our disastrous dance, Bella and I were ready for bed. After climbing under the sheets and wrapping my arms around her, I had a thought.

"Would you like to have a New Years party here?"

"Hmm?" She mumbled, either too tired to understand or just plain old confused.

"A party, on New Years Eve. We could invite Alice and Jasper..."

"Are you sure you're up for something like that so soon?"

"As long as you're with me, why not."

She nodded against me, in what I'm assuming was agreement.

"Sure. If you're comfortable with it, then I don't see why not."

"Good," I grinned, holding her closer. "We can invite Emmett as well, if you're alright with it. I hear from Jasper he's started seeing someone that he's been dying to introduce to us."

"Oh, yeah? That sounds great."

"So you don't have a problem with it?"

"Of course not, Edward. It sounds like fun."

"Good. We can call everyone up tomorrow then, I suppose."

She nodded against me, and yawned. I chuckled softly at that, and began to softly hum her song to help ease her to sleep.

When we woke the next morning, Bella and I cooked breakfast together - breaking one too many eggs in a playful scuffle - and talked over our plans for the party.

We decided that, since Bella would be going back to her place after breakfast, she could talk with Alice about everything. And while she was gone, I would call Emmett.

So once we were done with breakfast, Bella got herself ready to go, packing up her overnight bag.

"When will you be back?" I asked, starting to miss her already.

"I'm not sure. When do you want me back?" She asked nervously, tugging on the straps of her bag.

"As soon as possible."

She nodded, and reached up on her toes to give me a kiss. I smiled against her lips and wrapped my arms around her, pulling her closer to me.

After what felt like only seconds she pulled back.

"I'll see you soon then," she sighed, slinging the bag over her shoulder and heading out the door without another word.

I watched her leave with curiosity before turning around to pick up the phone, hoping to use my call to Emmett as a distraction.

Bella returned later that day for dinner before having to head back home. Apparently Alice was upset about not getting to spend enough time with her.

While I could understand that, I still couldn't help but be mad at Alice for keeping her away from me. Though I did have to go back to work for a few days, since I hadn't been by in so long. Carlisle had given me some time off after all that had happened, but now needed me back. At least he'd promised me New Year's Eve and New Year's day off.

I finally got to see Bella again on New Year's Eve. We had decided to go shopping together, to get things for the party.

"So what should we get," I asked, pushing a cart through one of the nearby grocery stores with Bella by my side.

"Well... Food, obviously, since we're here. Can't have our guests go hungry."

I grinned at the way she said "our guests".

It has a nice ring to it.

"No, I suppose not. So then, what would be considered proper 'party food'?"

"I'm not sure," she blushed, ducking her head down slightly, making her hair fall over her face, as if trying to hide it. "I've never thrown a party before. It's usually Alice that takes care of all those things around our place."

I reached a hand over to move a strand of hair out of her face, tucking it behind her ear.

"Well then, why don't we just get a little bit of everything. You know, just to be sure?"

"Okay," she smiled, reaching out and grabbing the hand that I'd used to remove the hair from her eyes - but not making a big deal of it. It looked just like second nature to her.

I smirked slightly, giving her hand a soft squeeze.

"Hey, you know what we should get?" I said suddenly, as the thought popped into my head.

"What?"

"Those little hot dog things. What are they called again... My parents always used to have them at their New Years parties."

Bella eyed me cautiously for a moment before giving my hand a squeeze, and smiling brightly.

"Cocktail weenies?" She laughed. "Is that what you're thinking of?"

"Yeah! That's it."

She continued to giggle beside me. I raised an eyebrow in confusion at that. She just shook her head.

"I just think it's... I don't know, cute," she blushed.

I grinned smugly down at her, which only caused her blush to deepen.

"So then, you think I'm cute?"

"Yes," she mumbled quietly, watching the people around us to make sure nobody was looking.

"I didn't hear you..."

"Yes," she said, a little louder this time.

"Hmmmm?"

"Yes!" She shrieked, shoving me playfully. I laughed loudly at all the surprised faces around us.

"Now look at what you've done, Bella. You're making a scene," I teased, gently bumping against her.

God, she's so adorable when she's embarrassed...

"Edward!" She hissed, giving me an annoyed glare. I hung my head down sheepishly.

"Sorry," I sighed, not really sorry at all.

"No you're not," she pouted, seeing right through me.

"No, I'm not," I grinned sheepishly, trying not to look over at her but failing miserably.

"Well you will be," she huffed, holding her nose up in the air.

"And how's that?"

She just smiled over at me, not giving any response.

This I'd like to see.

BPOV

As we went through the store, picking out different types of snacks and drinks for the party, there was just one thing on my mind.

Revenge

As cute as Edward was when he was amused, I couldn't let the embarrassment go without giving him something in return.

By the time we headed over to the checkout, my plan was already in action.

As we began to place items on the conveyor belt, I snuck in the one I would be using for revenge when he wasn't looking, and decided it was time for phase two.

"Edward, i'll be right back. I need to use the restroom."

"Oh, alright. I'll just pay for everything here, and - "

"No you don't!" I scolded, grabbing hold of his arm as he tried to fish out his wallet from his jeans pocket. "I'll be back in just a minute, and we'll pay for everything evenly."

"But Bella..."

I pouted, the technique I picked up from Alice so long ago, knowing it would crack him.

"Fine," he sighed, crossing his arms. "But hurry back."

"I will," I grinned, giving him a quick kiss and bouncing away.

After making sure he was no longer watching me, I snuck over to the nearest lane within hearing range that was closed, and ducked down so he wouldn't notice me.

Just a matter of time now...

Sure enough, I soon heard the beeping noise signaling items being scanned stopping as the cashier fumbled around the item curiously, surely looking for the bar code that I made sure was scratched away.

"I'll have to do a price check," the cashier sighed.

"Wait, I didn't put that - " I heard Edward squeak before a voice came over the loudspeaker. I quickly peeked up over the lane to gauge his reaction.

His face was flaming as he tried desperately to grab the item away from the cashier as she leaned in to a microphone.

"Price check for Medium Sized Trojan Condoms, please."

I couldn't help but burst into a fit of hysterical laughter at the look of defeat on Edward's face as the cashier's voice was heard loud and clear throughout the store as all heads turned to look at him.

"I... I didn't, those weren't, I don't want to..." he fumbled, snatching the box and running a hand through his hair. "They're the wrong size, i'm sorry," he mumbled, looking desperately for a way out of everything.

Once I managed to control my laughter, and wipe the tears out of my eyes, I rushed over to put him out of his misery.

"Here, i'll go put these back," I said calmly, trying helplessly to keep a straight face.

"You're dead," he hissed, his face still a deep red.

"I'd say I'm sorry, but I'm not," I shrugged, quickly turning away before I got the chance to lose control and start laughing again.

Payback is a bitch.

"I still can't believe you did that," Edward grumbled as we had started to set up for the party, setting out trays of food and everything. "It was humiliating."

"I really am sorry now, Edward," I cooed, wrapping my arms around him. "But if you could have just seen the look on your face..."

He playfully shoved me away as I began to laugh, recalling the events from earlier.

"You know that was way worse than what I did to you. No comparison."

"I know... I know... I'm sorry," I said between giggles. "It just turned out way better than I thought. But I am sorry."

He finally cracked a smile, and gave a soft chuckle.

"So am I forgiven?"

He sighed dramatically, lifting his eyes to the ceiling as if thinking it over.

"I guess so."

"Good. Now we'd better hurry, they'll be here any minute now. It's already ten o' clock!"

"Alright, alright, don't worry," he laughed, placing a hand on my shoulder. "All that's left is the soda in the fridge."

The doorbell rang the moment he finished his sentence, causing me to squeak in surprise.

"Why so nervous?"

"I don't know," I whispered hurriedly, twisting my hands together nervously. "I guess it's just our first party together, I want everything to go well, you know?"

"It'll be perfect, I promise," he assured me, placing a gentle kiss on my forehead. "Now why don't you go into the kitchen to get the soda out of the fridge, and take the time to calm yourself, while I answer the door."

"Okay, sure," I nodded, running into the kitchen.

As I opened up the door to the fridge, I could hear Emmett's booming laughter - followed by a slap.

What was that?

I grabbed the bottles into my arms and slowly made my way back into the living room.

"Bella!" Emmett shouted as I set the bottles down on the big table we set out. "Great to see you again. I'd like you to meet Rosalie, my girlfriend," he said proudly, grinning from ear to ear.

That's when I first noticed the woman standing beside him. She was gorgeous.

"Oh," I squeaked, shuffling over and holding my hand out. "Nice to meet you."

She simply nodded and shook my hand before turning over to Emmett and whispering something in his ear that caused him to laugh loudly.

"See, I told you! But don't worry, it goes away after awhile. For the most part."

"What?" I asked curiously, not really understanding the exchange.

But before he could answer, the doorbell rang again. Edward shot Emmett a warning glare before walking over and opening the door. Alice and Jasper walked in hand in hand, both donning outrageous party hats so colorful and bright they made my eyes hurt a little.

"Jasper, dude... What the hell?" Emmett asked through squinted eyes, causing me to have to hold back a chuckle.

"Alice," Jasper mouthed in response, nodding his head subtly in her direction.

"Don't be an ass, Emmett," Alice chastised, holding her head high. "It's a party. You should all be wearing hats like these."

"If we all wore hats like those we'd have to keep all the lights off or else everyone in a twenty mile radius would be blinded!" Emmett laughed, slapping Jasper on the back. Rosalie, in response, slapped Emmett across the back of the head. "Ow! Sorry."

"Finally, a woman who can keep him in check," Edward laughed, giving Rosalie a nod of approval.

That's how the next hour or so went - Emmett would make crude or untasteful jokes, Rosalie would scold him, and we'd all have a good laugh. But once we neared midnight she'd given up - instead of slapping him, she'd just laugh right along with him, and was even cracking some jokes of her own.

They do make a pretty good couple.

And before too long, the countdown had started.

"You know, I'd be enjoying this a lot more if Ryan Seacrest wasn't hosting," Emmett complained, causing Rosalie to laugh.

"Exactly. Shouldn't he just be busy making more crappy reality shows on E! or being the overpaid douche on American Idol?" She replied, making Emmett chuckle in appreciation.

Yeah. They really do make a good couple.

"Shut up already, the ball is dropping! Don't make me throw my hat at you," Alice warned, giving Emmett the evil eye as Jasper snickered beside her.

"Was this at all how you pictured your life being by the end of the year?" Edward whispered suddenly. I glanced over at him and smiled.

"No. This was a pleasant surprise."

10....9....8....

"I love you, Bella," he grinned, grabbing my hands and leaning over.

"And I love you, Edward. So, so much..."

7....6....5....

"Let's make this our resolution, Bella."

"What?"

"This. Us. To resolve to stay together, forever and always. To never let anything get between us in this new year, or any year after that..."

"Are you going to say what I think you're going to say?"

"Bella... I resolve to marry you at some point in this new year. It could be a week or eleven months, I don't care, i'll wait as long as you'd like. But I know what I want. I want to make you mine forever and ever. That's my resolution."

"Oh my God, Edward," I gasped, barely even comprehending what he was saying.

Did he just... propose?

4....3....2...1....

"Please, Bella. Just say yes."

"Yes," I whimpered, shoving my hands into his hair and tugging him to me for a fiery kiss, just as the confetti began to fall on the TV.

Happy New Year....