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Chapter 4

BPV

The party lasted till 2 am in the morning. Since I slept there this really didn't bother me very much. I cannot believe that so much had happened last night. I mean first the kidnaping, then Edward of all people coming to my rescue, and finally Alice telling me that Edward broke up with Jessica ( I was oddly relieved at this). If this was their Halloween party, then what were the other ones like?

When I finally came down stairs, I saw that Alice needed lots of help cleaning up. I helped her out as best I could placing decorations back in their perspective boxes. Alice seemed totally different from the last time I talked to her last night. Last night she seemed enraged, maybe over the fact that Edward chose to break up with his girlfriend at the party last night ? Now she seemed back to normal. Well maybe she did not like Jessica as much as I thought she did. Maybe she thought she was not his type?

These speculations swarmed throughout my head the whole time we were cleaning up.

When we finally finished with the cleaning Alice thanked me and told me that we'll have to do a Christmas party too. Another party to shop for..... wonderful. After contemplating the look on my face for a moment, she continued on like she had not even stopped.

" Well this next party is going to be a formal affair" Even more wonderful....I'll probably break my leg dancing or something.

" We' ll going shopping for dresses together! Its going to be a blast"

At this I could see the formation of a plan for where to put decorations in Alice's eyes. Her eyes darted to every corner, every nook and cranny. Well this party is going to be extravagant.

The ride home was a quiet affair. All I did was drive. When I reached my house I noticed that Charlie had already gone to work and Tanya was gone as well. This meant that I had the house all to my self. Unlike most people I reveled in this alone period. I started to prepare the laundry and do the dishes that were left in the sink. The whole time all I could think of was two things: Edward broke up with his girlfriend, and dress shopping for Alice's party. Considering how much I hate shopping this second thought took away my joy from the first thought. Well at least the party was still a few weeks away. Maybe by that time I'll forget about it or something. Not likely though, because Alice will make it her job to remind me every single second of every single day about that.

Don't you just love the Holidays!

The month of November seemed to speed by. Before I knew it , it was the night before thanksgiving. Alice had sent me a text inviting me to spend thanksgiving over at her place. Seeing as how Charlie and Tanya did not celebrate this holiday, it was quite easy to get the okay from them. The Cullens were planning their Vegetarian style thanks giving with tofu instead of turkey.

I decided that since I was a guest , I should bring over a desert. So I quickly prepared a Cherry cheesecake knowing that this was one of Alice's favorite deserts.

The next morning I got up and got ready for my first Thanksgiving since my mother left. Since dinner was at three I spent some quality time with Charlie and Tanya. I never realized how good of a cook Tanya was until this moment and thought it was a shame that she does not do Thanksgiving meals. After a few hours of talking with them and watching TV I decided that it was time to head over to the Cullens house. When I walked in they were having their annual wrestling match. Obviously no one could beat Emmett, but they all tried. It was quite interesting to see Emmett wrestle. He looked like a giant Grizzle bear going for the kill. He really did get into it.

After about a half hour of wrestling dinner was served. It was about five minutes of silent prayer ( Carlisle was extremely religious) we ate. The tofu was actually almost like eating the real thing. They must of went for high quality stuff. It took about a half hour to eat and clear the dinner plates. It was after this that Emmett suggested that we all have drinks and from there I don't remember much.

APV

Emmett took everyone to the family bar and acted like he was a hot shot bar tender or something. It was actually quite hilarious at first. He whipped out two bottles of Captain Morgan and two gallons of Hawaiian punch and added them to our punch bowl. Everyone had a drink and thats when things got crazy.

Emmett and Bella had a drinking contest to see who could out drink the other. Before anyone could stop them they already had three drinks. That's about the time that it hit the both of them. We'll maybe a little later for Emmet(he stopped after 7 drinks ) because of his massive size, . Emmett turned on a radio which ironically had a commercial for Captain Morgan and started to sing the theme song very boisterously. This would be the first of many times that night that he would do this. While Emmett was very drunkenly singing I turned to see Edward helping a very drunk bella off the floor. Edward never helps drunk girls off the floor, he's usually the reason that they get there in the first place, also the look on his face showed genuine concern. What ? Edward usually never shows concern to anyone. What's going on here? Maybe I was wrong about him? If so it would be the first time. It was then that I had a vision of the future. I could see him actually loving someone in the way that I love Jasper. Who was I kidding I was getting ahead of my self here.

But as I watched them the whole night I realized that I was indeed wrong. When ever Bella fell he was there to get her. When she wanted another drink, he told her no in a tender way. Who was this guy and what had he done with the Edward that I had known? And Bella? Though she wasn't all over him in traditional drunken girl style, she seemed happy knowing he was there. The look on her face made it plain that she liked him back . So I kept on waiting for the thing that made me right.... but it never came. It was then that I realized what I had to do, I had to get these two together. Man I cant believe it my best friend and my brother ,who knew? They were a perfect match, even I saw that now. I was going to help out, in any way that I could. First things first, I would have to change plans on what style and color she would need for her Christmas party dress. I was originally thinking spaghetti strap, bright red, and to the floor. Now I picture midnight blue, halter top , thigh length. Maybe the dress should be black. Well either way this will make dress shopping more fun.

This was one thing that I loved to be wrong about. I mean its not often that I get to play match maker, but when I did it usually worked out for the best. Some of my finest work I believe was Emmett and Rose. I mean before I convinced them to go out on a single date, those two would not have known love if it hit them square in the face. I had a feeling that this was going to take more time than that, but it would be more rewarding. The look in both of their eyes told me that. I wanted to squeal with joy that I got to play match maker again. I was going to have so much fun with this!

The drinking continued into the wee hours of the morning. Emmett's singing never ceased . When it wasn't enough he actually tried to simulate a pirate while singing it. Emmett was always very entertaining when he was drunk. Not that he would remember it when he woke up the next morning. Rose will never let him live this down. Before anyone knew it, all the couples were ( even Edward and Bella) sleeping in each others arms. It was actually quite cute. I mean its not every day that you see my brother cuddling with the rest of us.

I fell asleep thinking of the new shopping possibilities that this matchmaking scheme could provide me.

When I woke up the next morning I was one of the first ones awake. It was so cute, everyone was still in the same positions as they were last night. When I looked at Edward and Bella it took me a second to remember my changed attitude from last night. It again made me happy to realize that I was wrong. I couldn't help but feel happy that everyone in this room had found their someone, even though some of us didn't know it yet. It was better than finding a ½ off sale in a Gucci store. Which reminded me. Today was my favorite holiday, Black Friday. Everything was on sale. Oh I could not wait to hit the mall. The sights and smells always overwhelmed me . Just thinking about it made me want to squeal. With that thought in mind, I went to prepare the family's secret hangover cure. Bella , and possibly Emmett would need this after last night. As I was preparing the "cure" I couldn't stop thinking about the sales today. Hey, maybe if Bella feels good enough then we could go dress hunting today

. I would have to be careful asking her though, she hates shopping, though I don't understand why? I mean who hates shopping? With that thought in mind I returned to the bar room and waited for the rest to awake. To no ones surprise Emmett and Bella both had hangovers. Well it looks like my backup glass would go to good use. About an hour later they both looked like they were feeling fine. That's when I took my move.

"Um Bella, I want to go shopping today, but I need a shopping partner and no one would go with me, would you please come?" She looked reluctant, but she answered " Yes"

BPV

As I was regaining my consciousness from the night before, I realized I was in a sturdy set of arms. Wait a minute ....ARMS? I cant even remember what I did last night. Where was I? All I could remember Emmett singing? What was he singing... He was singing about a captain....Captain... Captain Morgan! That was it, that's why I don't remember. So who was holding me then? I peeked an eye open and to my deep surprise I came to the realization... it was Edward. Why was Edward holding me? Oddly I felt a tingle of excitement, seeing Edwards sleeping angelic face sitting next to mine. I turned a little more to get a closer look.... then it hit me like a ton of bricks. O w did my head fucking hurt. This was the worst headache that I ever had in my entire life. I needed Aspin ASAP!

As I was getting up to search the medicine cabinet, Alice bounded over to my rescue. She was carrying a florescent green liquid, and started urging me to drink it and to trust her. Trusting Alice was a risky decision. In the end though it worked better than I could have imagined. That was when I noticed that Alice seemed unusually perky today. It wasn't even 7 am yet. Odd. She almost seemed impatient. That's when it hit me. Of course today was Black Friday, Alice's favorite holiday. She was probably gearing up to go to the mall today. I could feel a very lengthy shopping expedition in the works. It could be worse couldn't it? She had cured my hangover so I owed her that. So when she finally asked me, I told her I would. She squealed excitedly, hugged me, and thanked me repeatedly. It was then that I heard a large growl similar to a black bear in the other room....Emmett must of awoken. As I walked in I heard Rosalie say " not gonna sing for us today... Captain?"

My memory did come back... but only in bits and pieces. Twinkling green eyes staring at me, a tender and caring voice telling me no? Maybe I should ask Alice what happened last night. I don't think she was obviated last night . I was dwelling on this while getting ready. Since I was not planning on sleeping over, Alice lent me one of her tops and a pair of jeans. I had a strange feeling that Alice had bought me clothes , since we were not exactly the same size and some of the items looked like they were more my size than her's.

About an hour later we were at the mall. We decided to go to Wenham today, despite the fact that it was freezing out side. Alice swore that they had the best deals. We were in the Bebe outlet looking at dresses, when I finally had the courage to ask Alice what happened last night .

" Alice you're my best friend right?" I asked casually

" Always Bella" Alice looked at me like I was having a stroke or something

" Then could you please tell me .... What the fuck happened last night" I got that out as soon as I could.

" Well you and Emmett had a drinking contest, we'll not a contest actually, because no one can beat Emmett at that, and you both got pretty inhaliated last night"

"Did anything else happen last night?"

Alice's face developed the smallest hint of a smile " A drunk mind speaks a sober heart" What the hell does that mean?

" You really owe Edward a lot, I mean when ever you fell or anything he was there!" Edward? No he couldn't care about me like that. Not me, plain boring Bella. No to him I was his sister's best friend....Wasn't I ?

" Bella, I have to ask you something..... Do you like my brother?" That was when it hit me. I really did like him...more than a friend and so when I answered her question it sounded more truthful than I ever realized

" Yes" Alice looked like it was Christmas and Easter on the same day! She started to jump up and down saying " I knew it , I knew it , I knew it!"

" If you like him though, what's up with the Yorkie kid then, is it some ploy to get Edward to notice you or something?" As intuitive as Alice was she was way off about that!

" No, Eric is a cousin of my annoying EX boyfriend from Forks. He is threatening to tell him where I am if I don't hang out with him a.k.a be his lap dog, its so degrading, I know, but if it keeps Mike away..." The look of realization and relief on Alice's face was enough to stop me in my tracks. She obviously at some point thought that I was actually into Eric. How disgusting.

" So wait a minute your telling me that there is more than one Eric in that family, same personality?" Alice asked horrified!

" The only way they differ is in their looks" I said. The shock on her face almost made me laugh.

" And you went out with him?"Alice winced on the last part.

" Well I was young, and I was dumb, and he was my only friend when I first went to Forks!"

" I cant imagine going out with someone with that much ego, it must of been horrible"

" Well lets just say that there was a reason that things ended, that was one of the reasons I was glad to come out here!"

" And you think that if Eric gave the word, he would fly all the way out here just to see you?"

" Obviously, he's that annoying enough!" I could just picture mike on the internet at the library buying a plane ticket just because Eric called and offered room and board. Those two were like two peas on a pod.

" I thought when I left that I would out run Mikes annoyingness, I cant believe that it followed me here!" I truly could not believe that

We made our way to the fitting rooms. I liked all the dresses that I tried on so I had Alice randomly pick one out for me. She wanted to keep it a surprise , so she bought it herself, and hid it from me. It must be that bad if she did not want me to see it! We walked to other stores where Alice started her Christmas shopping for her family. She got Rose a cute purse from Coach, Emmett chocolates from a chocolate store there, Jasper a big chocolate heart from the same store and clothing from the gap, and colonge for Edward. After much urging from Alice I got Rose a top from bebe ( Alice told me what size), some weights for Emmett, a book of psychology for Jasper ( he wants to go into psychology, possibly become a psychiatrist) and Timberland boots for Edward (Alice told me what size to get). Before we knew it night had fallen . Alice seemed startled that it had gotten dark so soon. She checked her watch and her eyes nearly boggled out of her head.

On the way back I called home. Charlie sounded sick with worry at first. I gave him a basic outline of what happened ( I skipped the drunken fiasco) he calmed down. He seemed happy that I was out shopping with Alice. Though he wanted me to call to let him know I was okay, he seemed relieved that I was settling in just fine.

When I walked my house Charlie looked like he heard a secret that he could not wait to tell. He kept on pacing back and fourth like he was deciding whether this was worth telling or something. I started to get nervous. Charlie never paces. This was odd. I figured that this was part of the new Charlie that I was seeing though. He looked like he decided to tell anyways, sat me down on the couch and then preceded to tell me what he was so nervous about.

" That's wonderful, when is it"

" March 31st" Charlie happily exclaimed. Well at least they did not do it a day later, the theme would have probably been "practical jokes" or something like that. Then again if I tripped down the isle, I could have used that to my advantage. That would be me, the maid of honor that trips and takes out the whole wedding party! Or smashes into the wedding cake.

Charlie continued on about wedding plans, telling me that Tanya wanted to go dress hunting with me soon. Wouldn't it be interesting if Alice could tag along, I thought between those two, they would probably find the perfect dress for me! When Tanya came into the room she asked me if I would like to bring a friend along when we went. I knew that if Alice found out I went dress hunting with out her, she would murder me. So I responded with an enthusitic yes. After all with Alice along I would most likely find the perfect dress anyways. She said that she wanted to go over the Christmas break, so that she could have all day to go, and not worry about me and school the next day.

I called Alice over the weekend and asked her if she wanted to go. Obviously she said yes. Her exact response was " Why would you have to ask me that, of corse I want to go!" So the plan was set. Over the Christmas break, Tanya, Alice , and I would go dress hunting for the wedding. This was going to be one hell of a shopping trip. I could picture what Alice was doing right now. She was probably running down the hall right now, screaming " im going wedding dress shopping, it's a dream come true!" With that thought, my mind returned to our conversation earlier. Alice paretically admitted that Edward liked me! Why did she not come right out and say it though. That's the fact that bothered me. It can't be true though, why would he be interested in me? Though I knew with all my heart that I liked him more than a friend- like might not be a strong enough word but let's not get a head of our selves- I couldn't be sure that he felt the same way about me. Remembering the past few months did not help very much. Nor the fact that I could not remember most of last night either. If I could just remember that, I had a feeling that I would have my answer. The fact that he saved me from Emmett pointed me in the direction of the yes category. But I could not be positive that he did that because he liked me, or if he did that because I was Alice's best friend.

That night, I had a dream that I was back in the Cullen's place. I had woken up in Edwards arms again, but we were alone. That distinct feeling of excitement at seeing his sleeping angelic face hit again, though I now knew where it came from. I wanted so badly to touch his face, but I did not for fear of waking him. No he should sleep, even if I was awake. So I laid there watching him sleep, my own personal angel. I wanted so badly to tell him how I felt, but I couldn't. What if he think that I was a freak? Would he run away? I didn't think that I could take that, not now anyways. I saw that crooked smile appear on his face and was glad he was having good dreams. Hopefully about me, but who was I kidding!

I was actually disappointed when I awoke to find that I was alone the next morning. I had to get up though. I had to eat breakfast. When I went into the kitchen, I found Tanya making eggs for breakfast. The chipper mood had not left the both of them from last night. I told Tanya that Alice had said yes to going and she seemed thrilled. Charlie was just thrilled that I had a friend that wanted to do this. He liked the fact that one of my first friends here was not a Mike Newton type guy.

EPV

Alice arrived home in a excited mood . She had given me a huge smile, one that I had not seen since I told her that I liked Bella. I knew what this had meant. She had seen what had happened last night and her opinion had changed. She must of realized that unlike the other girls, my feelings for Bella were different. Stronger some how. She spoke the words that I knew she was thinking .

" I approve!" Finally she saw the light

" What made you change your mind?" I really wanted to know this!

" I saw you guys last night, the way you were helping her, I knew that you wouldn't have done that unless you were serious, also the look in your eyes , it seemed genuine, you haven't had that look in a long time."

At that I had a flash back.

Im gonna kill Emmett I thought. How could he do this to her? Let her compete against him. He knew that he would win, and at what price. At that I heard a loud thud. I turned to see Bella on the floor, she was obviously trying to get up with out anyones help. The fact that she was stumbleing drunk had me worried. She was klutzy when she was not inhaliated, what would happen to her now? As I picked her up off the floor, those brown eyes bore into mine. All I could see was affection. Probably because she was drunk, if she had been sober, she would have cared about my past enough to not like me over it. Hell that's how she probably felt when she was sober. How unfair was this, one of the only times that I can get this close to her, and she wont even remember it in the morning. That was the only fact holding me back from kissing her at that moment. I want her to remember our first kiss! So I settled for boring my eyes back into hers. Hopefully that will be enough for me tonight. I couldn't help but smile while doing this. Touching my Bella, everytime she fell made me want to look into her eyes again. I was shocked when she wanted more drinks. Where was her self- control especially when she needed it the most? I was really scared, she was that bad. All the while, I kept on thinking " Im gonna kill Emmett, why did my brother have to be such an idiot, getting the girl I actually could have a long term relationship completely obviliated." It figured that he would do something like this. To boot he was just as drunk as she was, so I couldn't even tell him off. The next thing that I knew, she was in my arms and we were falling asleep, what the hell man, she was not going to remember this, one of the happiest moments in my life she would not remember. Life was so unfair

End of flash back

" You saw that"

" Yeah I saw everything" Alice's expression looked happy

" Saw what?" Emmett obnoxiously bellowed, interrupting the conversation

" What's going on?" he continued, not caring that he stumbled onto a private conversation

" Emmett don't tell me that you don't know" Rosalie said, making her presence known, all the while giving Emmett an moronic look.

Of corse Rose knew as well, like Alice she had a strong woman's intuition but only about these things.

" I think that we should just tell him, obviously Mr. Clueless has no memory from last night, though this should be his punishment for getting that drunk!" Rose said with an amused tone in her voice .

" Tell me what" said Emmett in a clearly irritated tone, something unusual. Nothing usually bothered Emmett.

" Edward likes Bella!" the two said enthustically

" So Edward likes a lot of girls, nothing to get excited over" Emmett replied.

" Not like this, he actually helped her off the floor last night." I almost laughed at the shock on Emmetts face. He 's used to giving the surprises, not receiving them. If he had food in his mouth ( it was a first that he didn't), I would be afraid of him chocking to death.

" I missed that? .... Rose why did you not tell me that when I asked if I missed anything?"

He then looked at me and said " Why did you not tell me... Alice knows, but I didn't?"

" its not our fault that you cant read in between the lines Emmett, I mean if you could it would have been obvious to you as well last night....oh wait a minute, you were too busy singing the Captain Morgan theme song and being so drunk that you would of not remembered anyways!"

Emmett was so stunned by this that he could not speak the proper words to his retort. If this conversation was not about me and my feelings, I would have been on the floor laughing.

I dreamed that night about the Halloween party again. In these dreams, Im not at the party itself, but lifting Bella out of the chair that Emmett had bound her to. That feeling of excitement of holding her for the first time was even there. Oddly enough the dream switched at the end this time. In this new dream, Bella is in my arms sleeping like we were last night. The excitement is still there from the first dream, but it is building on top of new feelings. I could not describe this feeling adequately enough. But it was just a dream though, I mean in real life she would not want to lay with me.

When I awoke the next morning there was the old feeling of disappointment that I was growing used to. It always took me a second to realize that it was just a dream. A dream based upon a memory, but still just a dream. When I came down the stairs I found Alice alone.

" Morning Alice .... what time is it?" I asked groggily.

" About 9ish, listen I need to talk to you about that Yorkie kid, there's something that you should know." Here it comes, she's probably going to tell me that Bella like's him or something like that.

"What is it?" I asked though I probably did not want to know

" Well, I talked to Bella last night, she told me that..."

" don't tell me she likes him"

" obsoletely not, that's disgusting to even think" Thank god, I had wanted to know since she brought him as a date to the Halloween party

" she used to date his cousin, said that he was just like Eric, and Eric is threatening to call him and tell him that she is here, so that he'd fly cross country to do something or something like that? I figured you should know just incase something happens?" I could not imagine Eric times two. He was annoying enough by him self.

"What do you mean she used to date his cousin?" I could not fathom Bella with another man, never mind a man so much like Eric.

" I mean he's her EX boyfriend , they broke up around the time that she moved here, by the sound of it she ended it with him." So there was no lingering feelings for this person .... thank god!

I had not been so happy that Alice was my sister until now!

" What do we do about this though, I mean what if this kid is dangerous, or one of those stalker types" Alice said clearly as worried as I was now that the relief had left. That would only happen to Bella, she would be one of those women that have a dangerous ex.

" There is nothing that we can do at this point, If and when he comes is when we'll decide what to do!" I felt horrible saying it, but it was true. We don't know enough about him yet. Would we ever? I shuddered at the thought.

" Thanks for the heads up though, its more comforting knowing that if she goes to any dances with Eric, its for that reason!" I was truly relieved at that thought and worried at the same time.

If something happened to Bella because of Eric. I would personally make sure that Eric pays for it. I mean its pretty pathetic when you have to stoop to threats to get a girl to go to a party with you. Common like why don't you at least try topical acne treatment first or go to a dermatologist. Then at least you would not seem like a arrogant creep to other girls!

With those thoughts I went to make breakfast