Sorry that I haven't updated in a while. School and basketball have been crazy for me. I know that isn't much of an excuse, but, oh well. I think that this chapter will somewhat make up for it. Enjoy.

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BPOV

I had forgotten how much Alice likes to shop. We were in the car, having just been looking for invitations for the wedding. She had picked me up in a shiny yellow Porsche. We have got a lot done too. We have picked out my reception hall, color theme, and my second dress. We were now looking for a wedding dress.

"Come on Bella!" Alice dragged me out of the car and into a boutique. "I know I like a dress in here, but I can't see your reaction."

"Alice," I complained. "This is the last one. I don't want to try on any more dresses. I am exhausted."

"Fine," Alice huffed. "I will find the dress I like."

I sat down in a rather uncomfortable chair and watched Alice run around looking for my dress. This whole wedding deal was getting to me. I could tell Alice was having fun. She was in her element.

"Bella," Alice called to me. "I found it!"

I walked over to the dressing rooms where she was currently bouncing on her feet. She shoved the dress and me into the small dressing room. I slipped on the dress, not giving enough thought as to actually look at it. I zipped the back up and stepped out.

"Wow!" I heard Alice gasp. "It looks better than I could imagine."

I turned and looked at the mirror. The dress was beautiful. It was strapless and didn't poof out like most wedding dresses. There was a delicate lace over the fabric with a small white sash held by a simple flower shaped pin. Alice had worked her magic for me once again.

"Perfect," I whispered. Alice beamed at me. "This is it."

I went back and changed out of it. I went back to my chair and let Alice do what was necessary. When we got back in the car, Alice turned and looked at me.

"Bella…" she started off.

"Yes?"

"Do you want to stay over tonight? It would be fun. We could order pizza and watch movies? Please? I still want to catch up with you. We didn't get a chance to discuss much." She gave me that pleading look again.

Of course I wanted to go. I was scared that Jacob wouldn't like it very much.

"Let me call Jacob and tell him, ok?" I pulled out my phone and dialed his number.

"Hello?"

"Hey Jake."

"Bella," Jacob said. "How did your day go?"

"It went well. Alice found me a dress."

"That's great. What time are you coming back?" Jake asked.

"Um…well, Alice asked me if I wanted to stay at her place, so I am going to be in Forks tonight."

There was silence on the other end of the phone. I waited anxiously, hoping he wouldn't be too mad.

"Will Edward be there?" Jacob's voice was very flat and he was trying hard not to let me know how he was feeling. I could hear the anger and jealousy in his voice that he was trying to cover up.

I wasn't quite sure how to respond to this. He obviously was going to be there--and Jake had a problem with that. I could tell he didn't like the idea of us being so close without Jacob being near by.

"I think so…I didn't ask Alice." I decided to go with the truth.

"Can I come get you tomorrow?"

I was surprised. Why would he want to do that? "Yeah, ok. Come by around one. Alright? Don't worry. I love you."

"Bella, I love you too." His voice was a strange mix of fierceness and gentleness. "I will miss you. Have fun. Bye."

"Bye Jake." I hung up the phone and placed it in my pocket.

"Alright," Alice said brightly. "Off to Forks!"

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Faster then she should've been able to, Alice drove into the Forks area. I was going to ask her about my clothing situation, when I stopped. This was Alice; of course she had clothing for me to wear.

We quickly reached her drive and I sucked in a sharp breath as the large familiar white house came into view. I hadn't seen the house in three years. The last time was my 18th birthday.

"Bella? Bella!" Alice was yelling.

I looked up, startled.

"I was asking what kind of pizza you wanted. I will have Jasper go get it and he can go to the store on the way and get junk food too."

"Just cheese," I told her.

She got out of the car and walked inside the house to order. I followed and went into the living room. The place looked just as I had seen it three years ago.

"Hello Bella."

I turned around and saw Jasper behind me. I tensed up. I felt a blush coming into my cheeks. The blush was partly from my reaction, and partly from how awkward I felt. The last time I had seen Jasper, he was lunging for my throat. He picked up my mood and I felt at ease. He chuckled.

"It is nice to see you again. I am sorry about our last meeting."

"Hi Jasper. Don't worry about it. There is nothing to apologize for." I could tell he still felt guilty.

"Alright," Alice said as she walked in and clapped her hands together. "The pizza has been ordered. Bella and I are going to change."

"I will go get the junk food and pizza in a little bit," Jasper said and he gave Alice a quick kiss.

"Let's go change," Alice told me.

We walked up the stairs to her room and she quickly ran to her closet. She whipped a plain dark blue t-shirt at me, and a pair of gray sweatpants. I sighed in relief. Maybe she wasn't going to play dress up tonight. That thought was squashed when she came at me with a brush.

She curled my hair, and put subtle makeup on. I was happy that she didn't go overboard. She then went and changed into her own pajamas which were gray sweatpants like mine, and a purple tank top. We walked down the stairs as Jasper walked in with the pizza.

"Yum," I said as he laid it on the table in front of the couch. I went over to dig in and Alice went over to pick out a movie.

"What are you in the mood for?" Alice asked.

"Something funny," I replied.

We ended up watching Stepbrothers. It was hilarious. My favorite par came at the end. The singing was amazing. While we watched, I worked my way through half a pizza and a lot of candy.

"That was really good," I said while yawning. I looked at the clock. It was 10:30. It had been a really long day.

"Why don't you get ready for bed?" Alice asked. "I can clean up here. It won't take me very long." She flashed me a smile.

"Sounds good. Where am I sleeping?" Were Alice and Jasper going to be together? I was fine sleeping on the couch. It didn't matter. I swallowed hard when I thought of where I would normally sleep--Edward's room. I felt a sudden wave of emotion overtake me and wished desperately for Jasper and his ability to calm.

"You are sleeping in my room. Go ahead up there." Alice didn't seem to see my sudden mood change.

I went to her bathroom and got ready for bed. By the time I was done, Alice was on her bed. I got on the bed and got under the covers. Alice went to turn off the lights and sat cross-legged facing me. I felt a question coming on.

"How are you and Jake doing?" I was right. This wasn't the question I was expecting though.

"We are really good."

"It's just that I know our return must be putting stress on your relationship with him."

This conversation was not what I was expecting at all.

"Jacob has no problem with you or Jasper being here. It's just…"

"Edward," Alice finished for me.

"Yeah."

"You know he still cares about you, Bella. You have no idea how sorry he is for leaving you."

"I said I would try to be friends with him. It is just really weird between us right now."

"I understand Bella. I just think you should make more of an effort is all. Do what is best for you. Good night."

"Good night Alice." She kissed my cheek and swiftly left the room.

I began to think about our conversation. He still cared about me? What does that mean? It could mean so many different things. And I should make more of an effort? My mind continued to race and I stared at the ceiling. I didn't know how long I stayed like that when I heard a piano. The melody was unfamiliar to me and I pulled the covers back and crept downstairs.

Edward was sitting at the piano, absorbed in his playing. I stared at him. He was so beautiful when he was like this. I had almost forgotten what he looked like and acted like when playing his music. The song was slow and sad. I just swayed a bit with the music. I felt the piece drawing to a close and wiped a tear from my check. I hadn't even realized I was crying.

"Edward," I whispered.

He turned around and looked at me wit a surprised expression covering his face.

"Bella?"

I walked over and sat down next to him. I could tell he was surprised by this as well. "Thant was beautiful. Is it yours?"

"Yes it is."

"Could you play me another?"

"Of course," he replied. "Any requests?"

"Can you play my lullaby?" I asked softly as I turned to look at him. His face had an odd expression on it. It was a mixture of regret and sadness. There was a small glint of hope in there too.

"I can."

I watched his hands fly across the keys and I heard my lullaby for the first time in years. Tears filled my eyes and I blinked them away. I hadn't realized how much I missed this; my lullaby, his music, Edward himself. The music continued and so did my tears. When it finally ended, Edward looked at me.

"Bella!?" Edward asked, concerned. "What is wrong? Why are you upset? Talk to me, Bella."

I looked at his face. "I missed you Edward," I blurted out.

He reached for my hand and twined our finger together. I felt so confused. Did I want that?

"I missed you more than you can comprehend. I can't apologize enough."

My head spun. This was too much for me right now. I tore my hand from his and stood up. I could see the hurt on his face.

"I need to go to bed," I said and turned to run to the stairs.

"Goodnight, Bella," Edward replied.

I ran up to Alice's room and threw her covers over my head. I had so much I needed to think about. The door opened up again and I felt someone sit next to me on the bed. I pulled the covers down and laid there as Alice rubbed my back. It was comforting. I don't know when exactly, but between the soothing back rub, and my seemingly endless tears, I fell into an uneasy sleep.

There you go. A nice new chapter for you.

I have a sort of random question for you all. My sister and I were talking and we were thinking of old movies that we like. There is this one that we can't think of the title for. I think it is a Disney one (not a cartoon). It is where a brother and sister go to live in this mansion where the rooms contain fun things like carousels and cotton candy. There is only one room that they can't go in, and they do. That is all I remember of the movie, but if it sounds familiar, please personal message me or tell me in a review. Thanks.

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