"You ready for the beach?" Rosalie questioned Bella as she popped her head inside. Bella was staring at herself in front of the full length mirror in the bedroom, glancing at her bare stomach. Her bikini fit her nicely as did her little jean short shorts, but her hands slowly ran up and down her stomach, down her back where scars laid. Scars that were forever embedded in her skin. Scars that would forever remind her of the past she tried so hard to run from.

"Bella are you alright?" Rosalie was concerned now, whenever Bella thought about the past it sent her in the worst depression. It's not like Rosalie can blame her, Bella lived through a personal hell for nine years, age five to fourteen, she suffered a great deal. Bella sighed softly and straightened up before turning to Rosalie with a small smile.

"I'm alright." She whispered. She really was. Today was the gang's last day in Forks, they were celebrating at the beach with a end of the summer party thrown by their graduating class. Tomorrow they hit Los Angeles. The record company rented the boys an apartment to share and the girls found a small one story house to rent close to UCLA. Rosalie smiled before walking over and embracing Bella in a tight hug.

"I love you so much Bella, you're my sister from another mister, you're my best friend and I am so glad you came and stayed for the summer. I hope you enjoyed it here, you did right?" Rosalie asked. Bella smiled a little wider before kissing Rosalie's cheek.

"I had the best time of my life, you're all so wonderful and I feel so blessed to have you all in my life. I made new friends, became part of a new family, and I met the love of my life. I met the most amazing guy who opened up my heart and exposed my brain to what love is. I love you too." Bella replied. They both giggled and they clapped hands before yelling "PARTY TIME!" Bella grabbed a white wife beater and slipped on her flip flops before the girls grabbed their phones and keys and ran off towards the beach together. They didn't feel like driving and they told the guys they would meet them there. The sun was shining brightly and the atmosphere was warm. Perfect end of the summer beach day. Perfect in every way. Bella and Rosalie talked about how much they loved the summer as they walked the fifteen minutes to the beach. Rosalie was glad Bella had enjoyed herself. But she was mostly glad that Edward managed to change Bella in the most positive ways. She'd have to thank Edward later. They arrive and Jasper spots them first. He runs over.

"Bella Boo! Rosebud you're here! Let's party this shit up!" Jasper handed them red plastic cups filled with their favorite alcoholic beverages and Jasper led them over to the guys. Edward stood, his back to the sun, wearing his white and black "paint" splattered board shorts and a white bandana wrapped around his head, his bangs falling in his eyes. He crossed his arms over his chest as he saw them coming, he couldn't help but smile. There she was. In all her glory. His beautiful girlfriend. His love. The girl who would forever own his heart. He opened up his arms waiting to catch her as she ran over to him and jumped right on him, her legs tightly wrapped around his waist and her hands on his neck as she pressed her lips on his. Edward smiled into the kiss and moved his lips with hers before she pulled away smiling.

"Hi Edward!" She exclaimed. Her bright green eyes sparkled with delight and fascination and Edward felt his heart warm up.

"How are you doing beautiful? You excited for the party?" He asked her. She nodded and he set her down but kept her close to him, her lips and his lips meeting again.

"I'm good, I'm feel really...happy, like really happy and I'm not sure why. I guess it's all the excitement going on, I mean tomorrow we're living different lives. We'll be in fucking California...that's just so intense! I mean it's fucking California, Los Angeles non the less!" She squealed excitedly. Edward played with her wavy brown locks and pressed his forehead to hers as she wrapped her arms around his bare waist. His hands ran down her back and up her tank top kissing her softly once, kissing her again on her cheeks, and then on her neck. Bella sighed in content running her fingers through his hair, gripping it tightly in her fingers. Edward moaned against her collarbone, the hum his voice made giving her chills.

"I love you." She whispered in his ear, kissing his temple. Edward smiled and nuzzled his nose into her cleavage before muttering "I love you too." She giggled and then Jasper picked her up from behind and kissed her cheek sloppily.

"WOO BITCHES CALIFORNIA OR BUST TOMORROW IS THE DAY!" Emmett and Rosalie appeared with Jake and Emmett handed both Bella and Edward drinks.

"Alright I say we do a toast." Emmett states. They raise their red plastic cups. Edward clears his throat.

"Alright guys, we are about to embark on the craziest fucking journey of our lives. We're going to travel the world, gain millions of adoring fans, and play our fucking music. No one can tell us what to do or how we should do it, we have complete creative control. I fucking love you guys, you're my family and I can't imagine living without any of you. I'd be incomplete in the most horrible way. I love you, and let's rock this shit! To us!" Edward toasted. They all cheered, wooting and screaming.

"We're going to fucking rock this shit harder than anyone will ever know! Everyone will love us and we'll have people chanting our names! Girls, we can't do this without you, are you prepared to rock with us?" Jasper questioned. Rosalie and Bella nodded.

"You know it!" They screamed in unison. They all clanked again and chugged their alcoholic beverages down. The night was spent grinding on the beach to the latest hits, Bella kept her arms wrapped around his shoulders and buried her face into his chest as Edward gripped her hips, grinding into her as he buried his face into her neck. The two would kiss and whisper "I love you", smiling and laughing the whole night.

~

"Okay guys...here we are. Seattle Airport. We drove two hours to get here. And now we're leaving home. We can do this." Emmett stated. They were all holding hands as they gripped personal back packs and other items. Clad in PJ's this group, this family was ready now more than ever. Edward turned to everyone, they all shared smiles. When he looked at Bella she winked at him. Edward's heart fluttered.

"I'm never letting go."

wowee! the end! kinda sad but of course there's a sequel! the sequel will be titled You've Got a Way With the Way You Take Me =D

~BabyBallerina95