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A/N I'm so unbelievably tired today. I was supposed to be doing homework but fanfiction has been beckoning to me all day.
Also my lovely cousin Emma threatened to not give me my Christmas prezzie if I didn't upload and I want that present bad
because I happen to know what she is going to get me since I was there when she bought it.
Thank you to my Beta and all my lovely reviewers and pretty much anyone who's reading this.
Okay enough of my long note, let's get on with the story. =]

Chapter: 9 Bella's Birthday.

Bpov

Damn that Alice Cullen. I could be with my Edward right now but no, she wants to interrogate me about my kiss with her brother. Why exactly, I didn't know. You didn't see me demanding Rose to describe in detail her make-out session with Emmett. That's just wrong. Although, if I did ask her about them, she would probably describe them in such detail I'd be having nightmares for eternity.

There was a knock on the door. Alice rushed over, opened it, and ushered Rose inside.

"Alice, what the hell is going on? What's up with Edward? One minute he's grinning like a fool, the next he's sending death glares upstairs."

"He broke up with Jessica, and then he and Bella kissed." There was a lot of screaming and jumping about. It felt like my ears were going to explode.

"Bella, you have to tell us what happened? What did he say? Was it better than your last kiss?"

"Oh girls, it was so much better."

I explained to Rose about how we had heard his conversation with Jessica and then how Alice, very subtly, gave us some time alone. I told them everything that happened right up to when Alice kidnapped me.

"Awe, that is so cute. I'm so glad you guys finally got together. You are perfect for each other. Honestly," Rose said, hugging me.

Suddenly there was a loud bang on the door.

"MARY ALICE! You've had enough time with Bella. I want her back."

Yay! Edward has come to save me.

"Em ... there's no-one in here. We've ... em ... gone shopping."

That's real smart, Alice.

"Damn it Alice, I want my girlfriend back!"

I felt butterflies in my stomach when he said 'girlfriend'.

"That's it, Alice. You have until I count to three to open this door or else I'm busting it open."

Alice was scurrying about her room. Muttering 'shit, shit, shit,' under her breath.

"ONE."

"Crap."

"TWO."

I can hear Edward taking a few steps back, getting ready to charge.

"THREE."

Alice flung open the door and Edward comes barging in, looking as gorgeous as ever. He stops, looks around until he spots me. He picks me up bridal style and walks out of the room. I wrap my arms around him and snuggle into his chest.

I sighed. "My hero."

The past week that Edward and I had been going out had been the best in my entire life. I woke up from yet another dream, involving Edward and myself, to a dreary Wednesday morning. I had a feeling something special was on today but I couldn't for the life of me think what.

I managed to crawl out of bed, shower, and get dressed in the outfit Alice had chosen for me. We'd come to an agreement about our fashion differences. Every second day, I had to wear an outfit chosen by Alice, the rest of the days I could wear whatever I please.

Today I was wearing denim, knee-length shorts, a black top, a red and black jacket with my red converse. I was surprised she let me wear my converse. Normally she yells whenever I wear them.

I went downstairs and was greeted by Charlie, Emmett, the Cullens, and the Hales screaming, "Happy Birthday!"

Of course. Today was my birthday. How could I forget? I guess I must have been too pre-occupied. I'd had a lot of things happening this week. Mostly to do with Edward.

"Wow, you guys. Thanks."

I went round the group of people, giving each one a hug. When I got to Charlie, he handed me a small box. I opened it and inside was a set of car keys.

"Wow, Dad, you got me a car!" I hugged him tightly and then rushed out the door. There, parked in the drive next to Charlie's cruiser and Emmett's jeep, was my car. It was a red Chevy Truck. I loved it.

"How old is it dad?"

"Well, you remember my old friend Billy Black, lives down at La Push, he bought it second hand in the sixties. His son Jacob fixed her up."

"I love it, Dad. I really do."

I didn't mind that it was old. It had character.

I offered to drive Edward to school that day. Throughout the journey, he kept making fun of my beloved truck.

School seemed to fly by today and before I knew it, the final bell had rung and a very excited Alice was pushing me out the door.

"You're coming to my house today Bella. We've got presents."

"Guys you really didn't have to get me anything. I didn't even remember that today was my birthday."

"Shush, Bella. We bought you presents so deal with it."

We pulled up outside the Cullens, and Carlisle and Esme greeted me, each wishing me a happy birthday.

We all gathered in the living room, and Alice sat me down on the sofa. She went out of the room and came back, arms full with presents.

"Bella, open mine first! Please!"

I opened it. Alice had got me a beautiful dress. It was an off the shoulder, full-length, emerald green dress. The sleeves were slightly ruffled and there was a diamante design on the right side from the waist upwards. I loved it.

"That's from just me but this is from both Jasper and me," she said, handing me a box.

I opened it and laughed. Matching shoes.

"Thanks you guys, I love them so much. Alice the dress is fabulous, but I have no reason to wear it. I'd hate to see such a beautiful dress go to waste."

"Don't worry Bella. I'm sure you'll find somewhere to wear it," she said, smirking at Edward.

"Bells," Emmett boomed. "Open mine and Rose's now!"

They had gotten me a new stereo for my truck.

"Charlie had told us what he was getting you, so we thought since you love music, we should get you a stereo for your heap of junk."

"Hey, be nice about my baby. But thanks guys. I really appreciate it." I went over and hugged each of them.

Carlisle and Esme gave me their gift next. They bought me two tickets for the theatre in Seattle.

"Wow you guys. This is great. I've been wanting to see this show for ages."

Edward came towards me and guided me upstairs to his room.

"I want to give this to you in private."

He closed his bedroom door and sat me down on his bed. He went over to his chest of drawers and started looking for something. He pulled out a small rectangular box.

I opened it and gasped. Edward had bought me a charm bracelet with two charms already on it. One was a silver letter "E", the other was a small heart-shaped crystal.

"Edward," I choked out. "It's gorgeous." I was going to cry, it was so beautiful.

"Not as beautiful as you, Bella," he said, smiling his crooked grin.

"Oh, yeah, I almost forgot the second part of your present." He pulled me by the hand and led me downstairs to a room with a piano.

He sat me down next to him and he started to play. His fingers moved swiftly over the ivory keys, creating a sweet melody. Edward stared at me while he played, not once did he make a mistake.

I closed my eyes and listened, letting myself absorb the beautiful sound.

"You inspired this one." He whispered gently in my ear, and that's when the tears that had been building up broke free.

"Shh, my darling. What's wrong?" He stopped playing and rubbed soothing circles on my back.

"Nothing is wrong. I'm just so happy right now."

He kissed my cheek, my eyelids and eventually my lips. I leaned into him and deepened the kiss.

This had to be the best birthday I'd had in a long time. The best birthday ever.

"Bella, you know the tickets Carlisle and Esme bought for you? Well look at the date on them."

I searched for them in my bag and checked the date. The thirteenth of September. That's tonight.

"Bella, would you like to go to the theatre tonight with me? It would be our first official date."

"Yes, of course I would."

They had all been in on it. Alice had gotten me the dress and shoes just for tonight.

It didn't matter. I was going on my first date with Edward!

A/N Please feel free to read and review. I also have a question. Emma and myself were discussing this last night or was it early this morning? anyway we were wondering since vampires are dead, that means that they have no nervous system right? I mean they're dead. So how can they feel pain? Hmm? Let me know your thoughts on this.

Helen =]