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Legal Begal stuff - Stephanie Meyes own Twilight

BPOV

There are three things in life that I am absolutely sure about.

One, my truck is not going to last too much longer. It was a gift from may dad my Junior year in High School and it was considered ancient then. Now, five years later, it's really on its last leg.

Two, I needed to get out of the house. My best friends Alice and Rosalie were constantly trying to set me up with someone; it seemed like they had a new date for me every weekend. I had been giving them excuse after excuse in order not to go, finally giving in a few days ago. Tonight I have a date with Anthony, Alice swears that he is exactly what I am looking for.

And three, Edward Cullen is the world's biggest dick. Once upon a time I thought he was the one, the most perfect guy; that lasted all of one year. Between his insecurities about our relationship to his refusal to stand up to his bullying father, he had way more issues than I could deal with. We were barely making it when things just came to a head over the annual Cullen Easter party about six months ago.

Flashback

Edward flew out of the car and into our apartment. I knew he was upset, but he usually waited to walk in with me. Instead, he let his insecurities get the better of him and that made the day a total disaster. While I was off talking to Edward's cousin, he was off talking to his dad. I kept an eye on them and I was hoping that the looks on their faces meant that Edward had finally stopped letting his father tell him what to do with his life. It was soon apparent that this was not the case. I knew where Edward's head was at, and I was not at all in the mood for it.

"What the hell crawled up your butt, Edward? You haven't said one word to me since we left your parents house!"

He ran his hands through his hair roughly. It reminded me of a time when I would have sat next to him, running my fingers gently through his hair, soothing him from a stressful day. That time was now long past.

"How about the fact that you were flirting with my cousin while my father was jumping down my throat, again, about my career choice. It seems like nothing I do is good enough for anyone anymore!"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I almost laughed aloud at the idea that I was flirting with his cousin; it was ridiculous. Even if I wanted his cousin, Will, I don't have the right equipment; although no one knows that but me; Will wasn't ready to come out of the closet yet. I had a gay friend in High School and picked up on it pretty quickly, I am now one of the few people that Will is comfortable around. I couldn't tell Edward any of this though, because Will was terrified of how his family would react and begged me to never tell his secret.

"I was not flirting with your cousin, Edward. And if you just stood up to your father, he wouldn't jump down your throat anymore."

"You don't understand Bella, you never do. He won't listen. He has threatened to stop paying for my tuition if I don't change majors."

"Have you even told him why you don't want to be a doctor? You say he won't listen, have you even tried?"

"Have you ever thought that maybe he intimidates me? That maybe it would be nice for my girlfriend to be there for me, instead of getting it on with my cousin, while I'm being blasted by my father?"

"You know what Edward, I'm done. I can't deal with all of your emotional baggage and your insecurities." I stormed off to the bedroom and began packing my things. I would stay with my best friend Alice until Edward figured out what the hell he was doing with his life. I started slowing my packing, waiting for him to come beg me to stay, but as I got closer to finishing, I realized that he was not coming.

As I passed him on my way out, he didn't even move from his spot on the sofa. Neither of us said goodbye.

End Flashback

Alice had been over earlier to choose my outfit for the night. I was perfectly capable of looking cute on my own, but she was so excited that I was finally going out; I couldn't deny her.

So, here I sit at ten minutes after seven waiting for Anthony to show up. We had agreed on six-thirty, and I was beginning to wonder if I had been stood up. In my opinion, there was nothing that killed a date faster than being late. He had better have a good reason, I thought to myself.

*ding dong*

"About time." I sighed to myself. I grabbed my purse and opened the door.

WOW!

Alice and Rosalie were so dead!

Anthony stood in my doorway in all of his failed manly glory. He was wearing a Tommy Bahama shirt, khaki shorts and brown strappy man sandals with white socks. My gaydar was screaming at me. Part of me felt relieved, if he were gay it would make this night easier. The rest of me was pissed, I was really hoping to get laid, and now that was definitely NOT going to happen. How the hell did Alice think that this guy was perfect for me?

"Bella?" He broke me out of my internal sighing with his question.

"Yes. Hello, you must be Anthony."

He nodded his head and held out his hand. "Ready to get the night started?" At least he was trying to make this a nice night. Maybe I was wrong and he was just metro? Either way I figured we weren't going to end up having a 'nightcap' together.

After an awkward dinner at Red lobster, he took me to a bar not too far from my place that was pretty packed, but was playing good music. I looked around and noticed a table toward the back and pointed it out to Anthony, he went to get us drinks while I claimed the table.

Anthony came back with our drinks and we sat in tense silence. It didn't take long for me to notice that Anthony was checking out a cute Asian boy on the dance floor. I decided it was time to make my move. I had to lean over and whisper in his ear because the music was so loud.

"Anthony, are you gay?" I figured by asking the question one of two things would happen, either he would be appalled and leave, thus ending the date; or he would admit it and we could get all this awkward pretending out of the way and just enjoy what was left of the evening.

He looked shocked at first and opened his mouth to protest, but instead he sighed loudly, "Am I that obvious? " I nodded my head, "And here I thought I was doing so good at hiding it. I just figured it out a couple years back."

"I have a very sensitive gaydar." I told him while tapping my temple.

Anthony laughed and put his arm around my waist. "I am so glad that you know. I have been stressing all night that you were going to want to have sex later."

I giggled at that one. "I'll admit, before you showed up I was planning on throwing myself at you. But it's all good; Mr. Rabbit hasn't turned me down yet."

He turned to me and contemplated his next question. "Would you like to dance?"

I smiled and nodded my head letting him lead me to the dance floor.

We danced for a few songs and were having a blast now that the awkwardness was gone. I was showing him how to grind and he was giving me tips of how to give the perfect blowjob.

I was just about to suggest we go sit back down when out of nowhere my ass of an ex-boyfriend's fist connected with Anthony's jaw. Anthony stumbled back and looked on in shock as I placed myself in between the two men.

"What the hell Edward?"

"He was touching you!" Edward tried to get past me to hit Anthony again, but I placed a hand on his chest stopping him. I could smell the alcohol on his breath. It did not escape my notice that Emmett and Jasper were behind him taking pictures of everything.

"What do you care? It's not like we're together anymore, you have no right to decide who can touch me."

Edward glared at Anthony before turning back to me, his eyes becoming softer. "He's not good enough for you Bella, no one is. I need you Bella, I need you to come back to me." I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Anthony opened his mouth to say something but got as far as "Hey man," before Edward punched him again, this time causing Anthony to end up on the floor. I dropped down to make sure Anthony was all right. I saw his eyes go wide and followed his gaze to see Edward, who had climbed up on the bar. I helped Anthony up and stared as Edward began yelling to the small crowd that had gathered around him.

"Everyone listen up!" He called out to the crowd. The music lowered a little and most of the people turned to him. Of course, the fact that he had just given all of his cash to the bartender to buy a round for the house probably helped.

"Six months ago I let this wonderful woman slip out of my life," he started, pointing toward me, "She walked out the door and I didn't stop her. I have regretted that decision every day since." He scanned out at the people looking up to him, "Take my actions as a warning, when you have the best thing in your life walking out the door, STOP HER!!!"

Edward jumped down off the bar, stumbling a bit as he did, and walked back to me. Without warning, he grabbed the back of my head and pulled me into a hard kiss. I could smell the alcohol on his hot breath and wondered how he was still standing. I had forgotten how good a kisser Edward is, especially when drunk and almost allowed myself to give in and kiss him back. Thankfully Edward pulled away, just before I lost my resolve.

He looked at me for a moment before he closed his eyes and sighed. "Bella," he whispered and started to sway a little, "I love you." He barely got the words out of him mouth before he passed out in a drunken heap on the floor.

I watched, frozen in my spot, as Emmett and Jasper carried him out of the bar. When they were gone, I could not help but notice that all eyes were now on me. I quickly grabbed Anthony's hand and dragged him out of the bar.

Anthony dropped me off at home and I apologized again for my crazy ex. I couldn't believe what Edward had done. Even if what he was saying is true, he had no right to embarrass me like that. And poor Anthony, we ended up having fun after we cleared up the whole gay thing, and now he probably doesn't ever want to hang out again.

I pulled out my cell phone and found Edward's phone number. As it rang, I realized that I would have to make up some excuse as to why I still had his number. I listened to his voice mail and waited for the beep.

"What the fuck Edward?! And before you think I still have your number, I had to call Alice for it." I hoped he bought it. "How could you do that? Did you think it would win me back? There is no way I am ever getting back with you." I paused to catch my breath. "So what is it? You can't get laid so you have to ruin my chances? Anthony was a great guy, now he's gone. Can't say that I blame him, who wants to hang around with a chick who has a homicidal ex? Fuck you Edward!"

I slammed the phone shut and threw it on the couch. I did a face plant onto my bed and waited for sleep to take me away from this mess.

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