Where The Honey Jars Bring Joy

It would be a lie if I said that I loved Bella Swan. But I am falling hard for her.

It's insane. Bella and I have only been 'secretly' going out since last Friday, and now it's been a week. Tonight was the party. She was coming.

I was so excited. Like an executioner getting to chop up a horrible criminal in lots of tiny pieces. Bella would finally get to meet my friends, she'd finally become a bigger part of my life. And soon, I'd be a big part to hers. She's told me repeatedly that she was sick of hiding, that she just wanted to hold my hand when and where she wanted (that made my heart jump) and how stupid her friend's were. I couldn't agree more.

My phone vibrated in my pocket. I pulled it out faster than a ninja.

Getting ready for the party. Jake won't stop calling me. -B

I'm sorry. I'll beat him up if you'd like, unless he eats my face first. -E

She didn't respond for a long time after that, and when she did it wasn't much.

Silly. - B

I've gotta' get ready. See you when you get here. - E

That was a lie. I was ready. I've been ready for nearly an hour. Downstairs I could hear the muffled beats of a song and the laughter of early birds and my friends. The party was starting in about five minutes. I left my room and headed to the first floor, excited and nervous.

The house had an orange tinge to it. Fake cobwebs with plastic spiders were everywhere. Little tombstones were placed in corners and beside doors. This place looked like Richy Rich's Halloween party. Alice. Fucking woman. But I had to hand it to her, when she goes all out, she goes.

She walked past me, wearing her beloved mouse costume that she got during the summer. I turned my head into the direction she was going, it was towards Rosalie. Rose and I had gotten over the discomfort and were back to being friends. She and Emmett were back together, and for once in my life I was glad that they were bickering like a married couple. I followed after them, wondering why they were standing outside the bathroom door.

I soon found out why once I got closer.

"There's no fucking way in hell I'm coming dressed like this!" Emmett roared from the opposite side of the white door.

"It's just Halloween Em. Besides. It'll be cute," Rose pepped. Alice and Rosalie looked at me as I walked up beside them. Alice's eyes scrunched up.

"What are you?" The mouse asked.

"I'm Shaggy," I stated, playing with the fake batch of hair on my chin. Rosalie chuckled and I looked at her.

"What are you? A prom queen from hell?" She was wearing a large tiara and a sparkly dress, her hair was curled tightly and didn't move when she shook her head.

"No. I'm Miss California." She turned to face me fully. She wore a sash that read Miss California with an anti-gay sticker. I laughed.

"Why does he get a normal costume?" Emmett asked.

Alice jumped in. "He's not even wearing one. He just has some carpet on his face and that's all. The party is about to start, Em. Get your ass out before I bring Jasper into this!"

"Where is Jazz?" I asked.

"He's putting more water into his water gun. A cowboy is no man without his green, plastic, low pressure water shooter," Rosalie chimed.

"Fine," Emmett grumbled.

The bathroom door handle jiggled, slowly it opened and Emmett stepped out. I think I peed a little.

The three of us burst out in laughter, holding our sides to keep from crumpling into a million pieces. Emmett was dressed in a large Winnie the Pooh costume. His large face was framed by the yellow color of Pooh's fur. He crossed his arms in the large body suit, glaring.

"Yeah, yeah. Real hilarious. I fucking hate you, Rose," Emmett said, pouting.

Rosalie walked into the bathroom and pulled out a honey jar just like the one the cartoon always had. She put into his chest and his arms quickly came up and got it.

"Here's your honey, Pooh bear. Why don't you go crazy and have fun." Emmett looked into the jar and smiled widely. His paws dipped into it, pulling out a flask. He stared at adoringly then at Rose.

"I love you."

"Yeah, yeah. Now shut the hell up and go help Jasper with his chaps." Rose turned on her heel and disappeared into a small group. Alice patted me on the chest and followed after her. Emmett set his honey jar on a table and untwisted the flask. The door bell rang as he took a swig, hiding it back in his honey jar.

"Shall we party, Shag?" he asked. I chuckled and nodded my head.

--

A half an hour to midnight and she still hasn't showed up.

I wanted to say I was worried, but I was more upset.

She told me she was coming. We were going to announce our relationship. We'd be able to spend every day of the hour together. But no! She just had to not fucking show up!

"What's your problem?" Jasper asked, a little tipsy from the booze someone had brought.

"Nothing," I muttered. I stared at my feet while sitting on a step on the stairs. Jasper leaned against the railing, staring at the people in costumes.

"Jessica's gotten hot," he said, pointing to a brunette who was dressed as a cute bumblebee.

I shrugged my shoulders.

"Dude! You're sixteen! You'll be seventeen soon! Why don't you go get laid for your first time and become the player we all know you are!" Jasper shouted over the loud music. I stared at his pink cowboy hat and sighed. I opened my mouth to speak but instead I was running up the stairs to answer my phone that was vibrating my pocket.

"Bella?" I asked.

"Edward. Hi,"her voice carried through my ear and trembled down my body.

"Where are you?" I asked with a bit of acid in my tone.

"Some unexpected things happened. I'm so sorry. I'm on my way right now."

"Alright, see you when you get here." I hung up the phone and continued to mope. I realized that doing this was stupid. Jessica was making sex eyes with me so I decided that a bit of fresh, cold air was all I needed. I cut through the bouncing crowd and made my way out the front door, sighing at the clarity. I walked along the porch, leaning on the railing. I looked to my left, nothing. I looked to my right and I could see someone crossing the drive.

When I realized who it was I nearly jumped off the porch. I ran down the steps and towards Bella. But as I got closer and closer, I could see some things weren't like they should. Her hair was a mess, only being held up by a ponytail. Her blue long sleeved dress was torn and spotted with red. Her right arm was crossed of her chest, clutching her left arm that was leaking with blood.

"Bella! What happened?" I asked, rushing to her hurt arm.

"It's nothing," she muttered.

"Nothing! Bella you're bleeding!" I shouted.

She shook her head. "I'm fine. I fell and hurt myself. I just need a bandage and I'll be okay." Her lips trembled and goose-bumps popped up on her skin.

"Let's get you inside," I stated. She smiled and nodded her head. I put my hands behind her, palming her back. I pushed her forward and together we walked into the loud revelry. I made sure that no one bumped into Bella and lead her up the stairs, and into my bathroom. I lifted her up onto the sink counter where she so cutely blushed.

"My dad's a doctor. Prepare for Nurse Edward. Nurse by night, handsome by day, and Ninja by mid-afternoon." She giggled, making me smile.

"You're such a dork," she blurted.

"At least I'm not a creeper like you!" I retorted.

She gasped. "Hey. Just because I accidently tripped into the boys bathroom does not mean I'm a creeper!"

"Sure. That'll hold up in court."

"Just take care of my arm, Nurse Edwina."

--

"What are you anyways?" I asked Bella as we made our way back down to the party.

"Belle. From Beauty and The Beast. I had a book but lost that when I hurt myself," she said.

"And who's your beast?" I questioned.

"Hmm..." She looked over the banister, searching for someone. Her head snapped back at me, smiling widely she said, "Pooh Bear of course!"

A/N - So sorry for the long wait! It's so unlike me. Except for one story but that doesn't count. I've just been getting sidetracked with anything but this. And I'm sure your all tired of waiting to find out the secrets. Well, like always. We've got a little ways to go. I'm just as eager as you all.

I'm starting online school on the 24th. I'm kinda going to be busy a little bit more but I'll make time. I know I'll have plenty of time even if I'm over reacting now.

This Edward is mine. I like to call him Teenward. Bella has her own name too, but if I said it then I'd be giving away the secret.

I just realized I'm being super lazy on this story.