Chapter 5-

Alice POV

I hadn't slept well. After I left Edward's room, I sat in my bed and cried myself to sleep. It was restless. I woke up at around 8:00am. After that I took a shower and got ready with just some jeans and a top, I didn't need to dress up and impress Bella, she loved me for me and not my clothes or money.

I walked down stairs and went to the kitchen table where I saw Edward and Jasper sitting and talking. I smiled as I thought about Edward giving Jasper the talk. I stood in the doorway and listened.

'Look, dude, I know what guys are like these days and I don't want Alice to be messed with. If you hurt her I'll personally come down to find you and then slowly cut off all your limbs.' Edward said in a low threatening voice. I also saw him flex his muscles while giving Jazz a glare.

Jasper squared his shoulders and looked him in the eye and said 'before I met Alice, my life was like a moonless night. Very dark, but there were stars –points of light and reason… And then she shot across my sky like a meteor. Suddenly everything was on fire; there was brilliancy, there was beauty. When she's gone, when the meteor falls over the horizon, everything goes black. Nothing changes, but my eyes are blinded by the light. I can't see the stars anymore. And there's no more reason for anything.'

I felt tears forming in my eyes and looked at Edward, who was dumbfounded. I wiped away the tears hastily and laughed at his expression.

'You've always had a way with words' I said wiggling my eyebrows at Jasper. I walked over to him and pecked him on the lips and then looked at Edward and said 'are you done eating because I want to see Bella. I know it's a bit early, but...' I trailed off not wanting to say that it could be too late.

Edward's face had gone bone white and he stood up. I saw he was wearing a light jumper on top of a shirt and some faded blue jeans. I smile as I remembered back to when Bella and Edward had accidently worn the same thing, Bella's being more snug of course.

He saw me smile and smiled too. Jasper stood up and came to stand next to me.

'Are you going now?' he asked me. I nodded my head in a yes looked him in the eyes. I pecked him on the lips and me and Edward walked to his old Volvo. I smiled and sadly looked over at my old high school car. I really wished that Edward would let me drive it to Bella's.

I heard Edward laugh and he said 'No, we're taking my car'. The longing must have been clear on my face as. I sighed and got in.

The ten minute drive to her house was quiet. It was a comfortable silence because we were both thinking.

Thinking about what we were about to face.

Edward POV

I was driving my old car. It felt more comfortable than the car I had in L.A. I smiled as all the memories from this car bombarded me.

FLASHBACK

Bella walked over to our lunch table and sat down in between me and Alice.

This was customary. We always sat here, every lunch, everyday. It was quiet for a minute while we all ate.

I decided on trying to let Bella let me taker he to and from school.

'Bella' I started, 'your truck is really old and not really safe, if you let me take you to school in the morning then I would be able to get you there much faster' I said.

I heard Bella sigh and say 'Edward, my truck is perfectly fine, I happen to like it. Also, I'd most probably be in a higher risk of getting hurt in your car because of that maniac way you drive.' She said and then slowly lifted her apple and took a bite out of it.

I stared at her lips as the juice from the apple flew all over them. Then he tongue slowly came put and licked all the juice away. I stared at her full lips as she took another bite and another.

Bella seemed oblivious to all my staring. Alice however did not and she noticed. She kicked me under the table and I was broken out of my trance.

Bella looked at me and I stared her in the eyes. I pouted my lips and said 'Bewa, wiw you pweas let me dwive you to school. Don't you like my company?' I asked using the same tone I did when I was little and wanted her to play with me instead of Alice.

She looked at me for a minute and sighed. 'Fine, but you have to drive like a normal person' she said as I smiled broadly.

From then on I, Alice and Bella spent all our mornings fighting over the radio station and singing along to all the songs like we didn't care that all out friends were staring at us.

FLASHBACK END

We were almost at Bella's house now and tried to mentally prepare myself for what I was about to face. We reached the driveway and I parked next to a midnight blue Mercedes. I laughed, it was something she had always wanted when we were in high school, I was glad she got it.

W got out and walked to the door. Actually we ran to the door and Alice started pounding on it. We waited a whole 2 minutes before we heard a little shuffling inside.

I braced myself as the door opened.

What I saw next knocked me off my feet.

It was Bella, but not the Bella I remember. She about an inch or two taller and her breasts have definitely developed over the years. She'd also gained curves in all the right places.

Her hair is longer and shinier. I look up and see the one thing that hasn't changed.

Her eyes.

It was swimming in a never ending chocolate pool, you never want to stop. I'd forgotten how irresistible they were.

But then I really saw her. Her beautiful eyes were red and puffy from crying and her skin looked almost translucent. I didn't understand the tugging around my heart.

'Um... What are you guys doing here?' she asked in a flustered tone.

I didn't know what to say. Helpfully Alice responded for us. 'We just wanted to some and see you and see how you were'. Alice said, not telling her the truth.

I could visibly see Bella exhale and watched the relief wash over her face. I could tell she didn't want us to know. She turned around and walked in. Me and Alice exchanged a look before she turned around and said 'Aren't you coming in?'

We walked in and I looked around. It was exactly the same as I remembered it.

Me and Alice sat down and Bella came in with a tray of coffee and biscuits. I took my coffee and we all sat down and sipped. There was an awkward silence before Bella said 'So... what brings you to Forks?' She asked a little too nonchalantly. I smiled.

'We just wanted to spend some family time together and to catch up with you' I said.

She laughed 'There's nothing to catch up on with me, unfortunately. I just resigned my job at the office and I'm finishing some stuff up for the deadline. I'm still the same old me.' She said.

Both me and Alice noticed how she cringed when she said deadline.

Alice, speaking for the first time said, 'Bella, I've missed you so much. I'm so sorry for not trying harder to stay in touch. Will you forgive me?' Alice asked. She got up and hugged her and Alice ended up sitting next to Bella. I was on my own.

Alice and Bella sat there and talked and talked. They caught up on everything. Alice had now promised to bring Jasper along tomorrow, so him and Bella could meet.

I stayed quiet through it all.

I didn't know what to say!

A/N- So, what did you think? I would like to say thank you for all the comments, I appreciated so much. I'm sorry I didn't finish this chapter earlier, but I've been busy with homework and I celebrated my birthday on Saturday! I had lots of fun with my family. I can't make any promises on when the next chapter will be up, but there will be another one.

Also, have you noticed how short and gloomy Bella POV always is? Well, as she hangs out with Alice and Edward more she'll become more human and happy. I also not sure how to incorporate Rosalie and Emmet into this story. Should I even try? Please tell me!

Thank you for all the great reviews!

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