**Isabella Marie's Point Of View**

"I have a memory," I said, pressing my hand to neck.

"Oh god this is one of my favorites! Remember when you can home that day? I think you caused me to have my like 6th heart attack and almost killed your dad," Edward laughed.

Ah yes. My first and only date with Michael Alexander Newton.

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"One date? Please Bella? That's all I'm asking," Mike begged me yet again. Since Edward's return he hadn't been quiet as persistent but on rare days like today he was an unstoppable force.

I sighed as we sat outside the school, alternating glares between Mike and the accursed sun. If it weren't for the sun I would be sitting with Edward right now and not enduring Mike's bullshit.

"Do you remember Edward, Michael? You know, my boyfriend," I reminded him, stressing the word boyfriend.

Mike didn't look deterred like I was hoping. Or even annoyed. In fact he smiled broadly at me for reasons unknown.

"Thank you Bella…For calling me Michael. Even if you only said it out of annoyance. I've been trying since I was like 14 to be more than Mike: The Class Clown. I'm so much more than that," he whispered.

I found myself wrapping an arm around his shoulder and wiping away the tear that surprisingly made an appearance on his face.

"You are so much more than that Michael. But people treat you like this because you never changed. You continue to be the class clown. Don't be another cookie cutter kid. Be who you want to be because those who matter don't mind and those who mind, well they don't matter," I told him, squeezing his shoulder.

"This right here is why I like you so much Bella. Your not like all the other girls in this school. You're a smart, genuine girl with a big heart. Edward's a lucky guy. I hope he knows that. And I hope he knows if he should ever hurt you there are PLENTY of guys around here who would kill him for you. We all see it. Jessica was wrong. Your not the shiny new toy. You're the bright light shining down on this rainy town," he said, his voice still barely above a whisper.

With that I felt myself saying the words I had sworn would never leave my lips, "One date Michael. But just so you understand, this will change nothing. I still love Edward and he's still going to be my boyfriend. This date is really just 2 friends getting to know each other better."

Michael smiled, "Thanks Bella. You won't regret this. I promise. Tomorrow night around 7ush sound good? I'll pick you up if that's okay with you…and Edward."

I laughed, nodding my head. The final bell rung and I stood up, walking with Michael to my truck. Thankfully tomorrow was Saturday so I didn't have to worry about seeing him before our "date".

I sighed as I climbed haphazardly into my truck. Now to face the one force in my life that could keep me from Michael, even if it was just a friendly date. My boyfriend. Excuse me, my fiancé.

As I drove closer and closer to the Cullen Manor, my nerves simply built. Edward was going to kill me. What was I thinking? Accepting a date with Michael was not going to go over well with Edward or any of the Cullen's for that matter. Though Charlie will probably be ecstatic over it.

I finally drove up the lane to the Cullen Manor, spotting Edward and Alice waiting for me. Edward looked confused and Alice looked livid. I was shocked at the looks I was getting. It was then that I noticed Jasper, Emmett, and Rosalie standing behind them, struggling not to laugh.

I almost parked the car. Instead, I punched it into reverse and flipped the beast around.

"GET HER!" Alice shouted behind me.

Suddenly my truck was surrounded by 5 maniacal vampires hell bent on keeping me from leaving. I feared for my truck as I slammed on my brakes.

"Touch the truck and I leave and never come back!" I shrieked.

I couldn't help but laugh as they all froze. At least my blessed beast was still intact.

"Bella…" Alice whined as she retched open my door, almost tearing the damn door off. Fuck my life. "Why can't I dress you up for your date?"

OH…That…Well at least that's the only reason she's pissed. I dared a glance at Edward and was beyond surprised to see him smiling. And not only smiling but beaming. Alice did tell him the date was with Michael. Right?

"Because Alice, knowing you I'll either be half naked or in a snow suit…depending on what happens in your visions. Don't think I don't know you," I hissed at her. Alice's fingers twitched with a desire to slap me and I simply stuck my tongue out.

"Come here you," Edward said, wrapping his arms around me after muscling his way in front of Alice. I wrapped my legs around his waist as he carried me into the house, our lips instantly attached.

"Are you okay with this?" I whispered to Edward as we sat down in one of the chairs located around the living room.

"Of course I am. I saw what happened today from Alice's vision. I never knew Newton had a good side but I think this is going to change him. I really do," Edward said. "I for one can't wait. My Bella…my saint."

&*&*& The Next Day &*&*&

I sighed, swatting at Alice's hands as she tried yet again to mess with my hair. Apparently Michael would be here in a mere 2 minutes time and she wanted everything to be perfect. I simply scowled at her, wanting nothing more than to kick her out until tomorrow. But my life is a series of issues I didn't want to deal with and this was one of them.

I heard a knock on my door signifying the arrival of my date for this evening. Crap. What had I gotten myself into?? Fuck. My. LIFE!

I walked slowly to the door, opening it reluctantly. There stood Michael Alexander Newton in all his splendid glory. I was wearing a simple outfit made up of a white dress shirt and chocolate pajama pants while he looked stunning in a black hoodie and classic levis. At least neither of us dressed up for this 'date'.

"Hey Michael," I said, flashing him a genuine smile. Edward is the love of my life, Jacob is the sun on my darkest day, and Michael is quickly becoming my constant surprise.

"Good evening Bella, Alice. How are you two lovely ladies this evening," Michael smiled cheerfully. His smile wasn't crooked nor was it bright but it was still heart warming and genuine.

"I'm great," I told him as we headed out to his new car. An anonymous gift from on of the many secret Cullen charities. It wasn't as flashy as the many Cullen cars but it was nice. A Mercury Montego according to Rosalie.

"I'm wonderful. I have to run though. I have a date with Jasper tonight," Alice said winking at me as she climbed into her Porsche. Date my ass. She was going to go spy on me with Edward, while keeping a safe distance. The idiots.

"So where are we going tonight?" I asked as we pulled out of my drive.

"I thought we could go to Lake Ozette. My family owns a cabin up there. Don't worry. No funny business. Just a quiet night talking by the water," Michael said, blushing slightly. "Or we could go to Port Angeles and do something crazy. I've always wanted to get a tattoo…"

I thought about my options and pulled out my cell phone. I slowly dialed the familiar number pressing send once all the digits were entered.

"No, he won't kill you Bella. Just better pray we can keep him held down until the artist is finished or you'll look stupid with half a finished tattoo. Go have fun girl!" Alice shouted into Edward's phone.

I took a deep breath, closing my phone. "A tattoo it is," I murmured.

"Awesome. What would you like to get? My treat," Michael said smiling.

"Oh I know the perfect tattoo," I said, laughing manically. "What about you? What are you going to get?"

Michael looked thoughtful for a minute. I could only imagine the ideas running through his mind. "I want to get Vive La Bella Vita across my back. Do you know I can speak Italian fluently?"

I was shocked. I had no idea Michael could fluently speak English, let alone Italian. "How did you learn?" I asked.

"My grandmere. She taught me when I would spend the summers in Tuscany. It was nice. She died the summer before I started high school," Michael confessed to me. I squeezed his shoulder gently as I saw Port Angeles coming into view.

We drove to a small shop that I had never noticed.

"Welcome to Inked," a familiar face said as we walked in.

"Angela?" I laughed.

"OH SHIT!" Angela said loudly, shattering my every preconceived notion about her. "Umm…what are you two doing here?"

"Well we're here to get tattoo's. The real question is what are YOU doing here?" I asked her. I knew Angela worked here in Port Angeles on weekends but she never really said what she did.

"I work here. Umm…You see I'm the receptionist and yeah…" Angela stammered.

"So can I get 'Inked' or what?" I asked playfully.

Angela led me to the back and laid me down, asking me to sign the consent form. That's when Ben came over and I started laughing uncontrollably.

"Please tell me he's just here visiting you! I am not about to get inked by him am I?" I shrieked. Michael laughed along with me.

"Yes you are," Michael whispered evilly in my ear. "So what's it going to be?"

"Vampire bites. On the left side of my neck please," I told them.

"How apropos," Michael laughed. "With your pale skin and beauty, you could so pass for a vamp."

2 long hours later and I was officially inked with realistic looking vampire bites. The balm even gave the blood a real sheen. It was perfect! Edward was going to kill me for it but I loved it anyways. To hell with mister uptight love of my life.

"So what do you think Jelly Belly?" Ben asked me as I admired my first tattoo in the mirror.

"Fucking perfect Ben! I love you so much right now!" I said kissing him on the cheek. "So when do I get to see yours?"

Ben showed us the tattoos that his long sleeved shirts and pants kept covered at school and then Angela showed us the 4, count them 4 tattoos, that were hidden around her body. I idly wondered how I would keep mine covered up then Angela walked towards me with something hidden behind her back.

"Happy first tattoo Bella," Angela said handing me tattoo cover up cream that matched my skin tone perfectly. "It's how I hide the tattoos that are too visible."

"Thanks Ang," I said, glad I had come tonight. I so owed Michael.

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"I love you so much Bella," Edward murmured as he pressed his lips to the place where my tattoo had once been, before the transformation. Apparently there was a reason I had never seen a tattooed vampire.

The family laughed as we continued to reminisce. Then Alice jumped up and rushed to the door, retching it open.

"SHAUNEE!" Alice shouted, hugging Shaunee tightly. The rest of the Archibald coven followed her inside. Now we were going to party.

A/N: So wow this chapter just about killed me writing it. Inspiration for this chapter goes to Inked by ARenee363. Which you should all go read for a darker version of our favorite characters. But be warned it's got drug use, sex, and tattoo orgasms up the ass. Love you all. Review. The next chapter is going to be interesting. So stay tuned. ;-) Aren't I an evil tease?

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