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Chapter 9: Hangovers and Girl Talk

"TEQUILA SHOTS ALICE, WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?" I could hear Edward screaming. It took me a moment to realize that I was laying on the sofa in Edward's room.

"WHAT I WAS THINKING IS THAT IT WAS NICE FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE TO ACTUALLY ACT LIKE A EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD HUMAN. ISN'T THAT WHAT YOUR ALWAYS TRYING TO SHOVE DOWN BELLA'S THROAT, THAT YOU WANT HER TO BE MORE HUMAN BUT WHEN SHE DOES YOU GET MAD. YOU ARE SUCH A HYPERCRITE EDWARD. DO YOU WANT BELLA TO ACT HUMAN OR NOT? YOU CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS," Alice screamed back. Nice going Alice! I heard a door slam shut and Alice let out a loud sigh.

"I'm sorry I got you into trouble," I said weakly, trying to sit up.

"Don't worry I've been handling my dear brother for years, he'll be fine," she said as she sat at the foot of the couch. "How are you feeling?"

"Everything on me hurts, even my hair if that's possible and I'm really thirsty."

"Here take these, Carlisle told me that they should make you feel better in a couple of hours," she said, handing me a couple of tablets and a glass of water.

"Oh, Carlisle knows that I got drunk last night," I moaned.

"Bella, everyone knows you got drunk last night, you weren't exactly quiet," she smiled remembering something.

"Please tell me I didn't do anything stupid," I pleaded, "I can't remember."

"What's your definition of stupid?"

"Oh crap this must be bad, just tell me," I said, bracing myself.

"Well after we finish our shots you looked a little woozy so we went out back to get some air. When we got outside you saw a huge pile of leaves and decided to jump in it, the leaves spread out all over the lawn and you proceeded to make what you called 'leave angels.' Edward came out to find us and you ran up to him and begged for him to forgive you and that you would make it up to him anyway you could and then began to unbutton his shirt," she said pausing.

"Oh God, I did not. Please tell me that you're kidding."

"I wish I could but it gets worse from here. Edward some how convinced you that we had to leave. You said that would be OK as long as when you both got home that you could finish what you started. We walked back through the house and we were almost to the front door when you pulled away from us saying that you loved this song and wanted to dance. You ran into the dining room, climbed up on the table and began to dance. You were actually doing pretty good up there and the whole party circled the table but you are Bella Swan and the heel of your shoe slipped off the corner of the table and you went flying off backwards. Thankfully Edward caught you and carried you to the car. You rambled on about nothing in particular on the ride. I thought we would have to pull over at some point for you to get sick but you were fine, I on the other hand was the one who got sick but we knew that would happen. Anyway, when we got home you were being extremely loud wanting everyone to come dance with you as you tried to play Edward's piano. I talked to Jasper and had him put you to sleep and that's how you got here," she said trying to judge my reaction.

"I can't believe I made such a huge ass out of my self. No wonder Edward is furious at me. Oh God Alice, I didn't say anything about the plan did I?" I can't believe I didn't think of this before.

"No and I'm actually surprised that you had so much restraint. I thought for sure you would spill at some point. Good girl." We heard a crash coming from outside the window.

"What is that?" I asked.

"Oh that's Edward breaking some trees in the forest in half. Don't worry, he'll be fine. He just has to blow off some steam," she said like this happens everyday.

"I really screwed up didn't I Alice. He's not going to forgive me for this is he?"

"Of course he will. He not mad at you, he's mad at himself."

"I don't understand. Why would he be mad at himself when I was the one who got drunk," I said confused.

"He blames himself for you getting drunk. He feels that he pushed you into it by forcing you to be more human," she said calmly. "You see Bella, Edward is like a stone wall that you are trying to tear down. It would be easier if you had a jackhammer but unfortunately you have to use your hands. You my dear pulled out two stones last night to his already crumbling wall."

"But he is getting upset with you," I said, my voice shaking. "I don't want to ruin your relationship with him. Why would you still want to help me?"

"Bella, I'm not just helping you, I'm helping all of this family as well. Why do you think everyone is so willing to help you?"

"To torture Edward."

"Well yeah," she laughed, "there's that too but also to save him. We have spent so many years now watching him go through the motions of being happy but when he's with you he doesn't have to fake it, he truly is happy. Actually happier than we had ever thought possible and we want you both stay that happy throughout eternity."

"She's right you know." We turn and faced the door. There stood Esme holding a tray of food. "I thought you may be hungry and you must keep up your strength if you're going to finish your plan." She smiled.

"How do you know?" I said shocked.

"Because I know my children and I knew they have been up to something. I figured that the one thing that this whole family is passionate about lately is Edward changing you."

"You're not mad that we're tricking him."

"Bella, Carlisle and I already consider you a daughter. You have brought more joy into my Edward's life than I ever wanted. You both deserve to spend your lifetimes together and if that means pushing him in the direction of making that happen than so be it. Carlisle and I would be happy to join in the fight."

I hugged Esme and then Alice. "Thank you so much for everything. I truly want to become a member of this family. I couldn't have asked for a better second family," I said as I began to cry.

"OK, we will have none of that young lady," Alice said jumping off the sofa. "We have to get you ready for the football game. Edward will be back soon from his tantrum and we want to show him that last night didn't even faze you," she said as she started to sort through my clothes. "Rosalie get in here," she said in a low voice but I knew Rosalie could hear her because she was at the door in two seconds. "We need to do damage control," she said as Rosalie closed the door to the bedroom.