Hai Frens... Okay, since the last chap was a repeater to set the emotions of the family in gear, I am giving you more... yeah, I know you love me, what can I say *giggles*

I have to thank my buddy, and FFn author of The Last Mile... Catonspeed for her Sexpire... ROTF!! Love ya bb!

Chapter 5 - Moving Forward

Songs for Chapter 5: Cry - Kelly Clarkson, March out of the Darkness - Papa Roach, Over and Over - 3 Days Grace

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Three Weeks Later

Bella's POV

Looking back over the time since 'the incident'. We seem to be moving forward. Emmett and I have gotten a lot closer, spending most of my 'awake' time, as he calls it, together. Night is my down fall. I have horrible nightmares like before, but they're different, I'm running for my life in this one. I can't see who is after me; I just know I am scared and running.

Poor Charlie thinks I am cracking up. He just doesn't understand why I'm having nightmares. I hope he doesn't say anything to the Cullens. I don't want anybody to have to worry about me. I know it is my mind trying to heal.

The last year has been fucked up, plain and simple. They all left me after my disaster of a birthday party, Edward runs off to Italy because he thinks I am dead, I save his sorry ass, we come back, the treaty is rehashed because Victoria is still looking for me, graduation, and then at the top of the fuck-up-meter, I catch him and Rose fucking.

I just don't think I can take much more of this stupid shit. I just want to be happy and move on. I just wonder why me? What did I do in my past life that granted this shit to be piled up on me.

Things have looked up since then. I helped Esme design my new room on the third floor of the house. The walls are a pale yellow with a hunter green strip around the middle. Sunflowers on the walls, curtains, and window seat have the most beautiful green background with tiny sunflowers all over it. When you walk in it's like you are walking into a field of sunflowers. Esme and Alice outdid themselves. I wanted bright and cheery... anything to help me overcome the shite pile that has become my life. They've added in little touches of me everywhere. It truly feels like home.

I made them all promise that once I moved in, they'd hunt while I slept so they did not miss any time with me during the day. That of course is total shit; I can't let them know about the nightmares. They already fret too much. It's time to be a big girl and overcome them.

I'm moving in today... well, they're moving in for me. This damn cast doesn't let me do anything.

*****

"Jesus, Mary and Joseph, is this really necessary, Carlisle ?" I whined.

"Bells, relax," Charlie said, his face was scrunched up in worry.

"Ouch, damn it, that hurts," I was starting to get pissed all over again.

This pain was not worth it but, I did get the satisfaction of hitting the psycho Barbie.

"Bells, language," Charlie huffed.

"I think Jake and his friends are a bad influence on you. You never talked like that before," he said.

I chose to ignore him. He knows damn good and well he gave me this mouth and not Jake, even though they were around a lot and all had foul language pouring out of them.

"Bella, honey, hold still or it's not going to set right. You do not want your hand to heal wrong. If it does, I will have to break it again and start over," Carlisle said, firmly.

I sighed in defeat. I closed my eyes and thought of the fun Emmett I could have before school started. I needed to be strong for him. We all did. He love that wretched bitch as much as I loved Edward. Time heals all wounds. Right?

"Bella, you can get down now. I used the fiberglass casing since is lighter. Just be careful and don't get it wet," Carlisle ordered.

"Wait, how long do I have to wear this thing?" I said, holding up my arm.

"At least six weeks, maybe as long as eight, it all depends on how it heals," Carlisle stated.

"Ah hell, I'm not going to be able to do anything for weeks? This sucks!" I huffed.

"Well, Bells, you did it to yourself. You know better than to play football with Jake and the boys. You're not the most graceful of people," Charlie said, chuckling.

Note to self: Kill Jacob! Telling Charlie I played football with them... I just can't believe he bought that shit. I mean really! Look at Jake and his friends, then look at me. But it did keep me from having to tell Charlie about...those stupis mother...

"I will have Alice come over and help you, if that is okay?" Carlisle said, pulling me out of my thoughts.

"Thank you, that would be most helpful," I said as I stepped off the table.

This is all Psycho Barbie's fault, anyway... just wait until I am a vampire. I will tear her limbs off one by one and beat her with them.

"That would be great. Thanks Carlisle," Charlie said, shaking his hand.

"Chief, it's no problem. Now, you two have a nice night. Oh and Bella, no more football, okay," Carlisle said, with a grin. ARG!!

"Right," I said, sharply and went through the doors to the lobby with Charlie chuckling behind me.

After we got home, he asked if I needed anything before he left. He was going to the reservation to see Billy and check on Sue. She had been trying to pack up her house to ready to move in right before the wedding. I went upstairs, took a few pain pills and crashed.

*****

Now, here I am in my new room, with my family, and happier than I have been in weeks. The nightmares are bound to get better. Right? They fucking have to. I will be safe and there will be someone around all the time.

I hope they will still hunt at night. I just can't cause them any worry.

I have almost unpacked everything. I had them leave a few boxes for me to do so I don't feel like a total lush.

"Hey, Bells, what'cha doin'?" Emmett boomed, scaring me and making me throw the book in my hand across the room. I turned to glare at him.

"Shit! You scared me, McCarty! What does it look like I am doing? Duh," I said, trying not to laugh at the stupid look on his face. He always knew how to make me laugh, even if I didn't want to.

"Sorry, I forget you can't hear me coming. I will make more noise next time, okay," he said, grinning.

"Deal. What up?"

"Nothing, I was going to Port Angeles, wanna come with me? Maybe we can catch a movie?"

"Hell yeah. Oh, can we go to the book store, too, please?" I begged.

I am not above begging if it gets me what I want. I learned from Alice. They are putty in my hands. I had to stifle my giggles.

"Sure, get cleaned up and be ready in an hour, yeah?" he said, turning to leave.

"Will you tell Alice I need her help?"

"Sure thing, Bells."

Alice's POV

"Alright, I will go help Bella get ready to go with Emmett. Then Carlisle, Jasper and I will help set up the living room. Esme you're in charge of the food and cake. Is everyone clear as to what we are doing?"

"Yes, Alice. Don't worry, it will be a good surprise," Esme said, smiling at me. After last year, I was not so sure.

"Ali, Bells is ready for you. She wants to go to the book store while we are there so you will have a little more prep time."

"Thanks, Emmett," I said, going up the stairs.

"Hey, Bella, you wanted me?"

"Yeah, Emmett and I are going to Port Angeles. Can you help me get ready? He gave me an hour," she said, laughing.

"Well, you will want to dress comfortably but cute, so wear this," I said, laying out a pair of black jeans, a lavender off the shoulder sweater and black boots.

"Don't worry, the boots are flat," I said, pulling her into the bathroom.

Forty-seven minutes later, she was ready, hair curled and light make-up applied. She looked beautiful. I helped her dress and we went downstairs to find Emmett. As we descended the stairs, Jasper and Emmett looked away from game they were playing. I noticed the smile on Emmett's face.

"Damn," he said, low enough that only vampires heard it. I smiled to myself.

"Bells, baby, you look good, girl," Emmett said, running over to her. He lifted her off the stairs and headed for the door. That was true Emmett fashion.

"I guess I'm being kidnapped, so I will see you guys later," she said, giggling.

"Bye! Have fun, and Emmett, remember to be careful," Esme reminded him.

He nodded his head and out the door they went. We rushed around like crazy to make sure we had all we needed. The decorations were up and we were sitting on the couch ready to surprise them when they got back.

We heard the jeep pull up and waited for Bella to come in. She walked in looking so happy. I noticed she and Emmett were holding hands. I squealed inside.

"SUPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BELLA," We yelled as they came in. _________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter Notes: O.o Again, Psycho Barbie... *giggles* belong to my brother. Now what will Bella do?? Will she freak? Will she love it? Tell me what you think???

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