A/N: Wow long time no see...I know I haven't updated in a whil and I am so so sorry but work and life have been so hectic which is why I quit my job and well...attempted to take a break from life.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight but I do play the saxaphone...that amounts to something right?

15. The Cullens

I watched as he went back to Bella's house to wake her and tell her about his plan that I was positive he didn't want me to know about. Of course once his plan of action had been decided I saw it as clear as ever. I wouldn't have to hold off on meeting Bella any longer. He was bringing her over for a visit today.

That is when I saw a flash of someones future. It was sketchy but I saw three nomadic vampires, who were not like us in the dietary sense, paying us a visit in the near future. I sensed that it wouldn't be too soon but we should definitely be on the lookout.

"They're here!" I shouted in Esme's ear as I heard Edward's Volvo round the corner into our long driveway. Esme had a new radience about her that I hadn't seen in my entire time as a Cullen, but I suddenly wished it would never go away. I wasn't sure whether it was there because Edward was finally content or because she finally got to meet his girlfriend, who we had heard so much about. Girlfriend. I was so happy for Edward, he had finally found a girl he was willing to risk his life for, to protect her under any and every circumstance imaginable. It was touching.

"I need to go check something," I muttered quickly as I ran up the stairs. I was suddenly nervous to be near Bella. What if she didn't like me? What if she despised me and only put up with me because of Edward? Deep breathes, I told myself. I could hear their conversation downstairs and waited until I was finally calm to go and join them.

"Where are Alice and Jasper?" Edward asked. I took this as my cue and bolted it to the staircase where Jasper was already waiting for me. Bella looked up at us and I smiled sincerely.

"Hey, Edward!" I said as I ran down the staircase. I stopped directly in front of Bella and Esme and Carlisle gave me a warning glance. I internally rolled my eyes at their proximity warning and went back to greeting Bella.

"Hi, Bella!" I said as I kissed her cheek. Esme and Carlisle looked angry and Bella looked shocked, but not worried like Esme and Carlisle. Edward was stiff beside Bella, but I knew he at least had reason to be. Bella was his, he had the right to be cautious when someone who could harm Bella came into close proximity to her. I wont hurt her, you know that. Edwards expression didn't change so I decided to play with him a bit.

"You do smell nice, I never noticed before," I commented. Bella looked utterly embarrassed and everyone else stood frozen. I heard shuffling behind me and looked to see my beloved Jasper at the foot of the stairs. Jasper sent a wave of calmness through the room, probably sensing every ones tension at my comment.

"Hello, Bella," Jasper said. To my relief he made no movement to go any closer to Bella.

"Hello, Jasper." Bella smiled shyly and looked around at all of us.

"It's nice to meet you all-- you have a very beautiful home," she added, trying to be complimentary.

"Thank you," Esme said. "We're so glad that you came." I knew Esme thought Bella was tough but she was also very excited to meet Edward's true love. Edward and Carlisle were having one of their private conversations and I couldn't help but fell bad for Bella, she was so fragile and shy, she probably felt very out of place.

"Do you play?" Esme asked, her voice rippling through the silence.

"Not at all. But it's so beautiful. Is it yours?"

"No." Esme laughed. "Edward didn't tell you he was musical?"

"No." I stifled a chuckle when Bella glared at Edward. "I should have known, I guess."

"Edward can do everything right?" Bella asked. I was fighting hard to hold back my laughter now. Jasper apparently couldn't stifle his snicker at Bella's comment.

"I hope you haven't been showing off-- it's rude," Esme said, scolding Edward.

"Just a bit," Edward laughed. It was so wonderful to hear him laugh again, he had been so sad for as long as I could remember. It was a blessing to have come across someone who cold cheer him up, someone like Bella.

"He's been too modest, actually," Bella stated.

"Well, play for her," Esme suggested happily.

"You just said showing off was rude," Edward objected. Afraid she wont like it? I enjoyed teasing Edward, and his reactions were usually worth the fun.

"There are exceptions to every rule," Esme stated matter-of-factly.

"I'd like to hear you play," Bella encouraged.

"It's settled then." Esme ushered us all out of the room as Edward walked over to the piano. Jasper and I walked to his room to give them some more privacy. I decided now would be an excellent time to tell Jasper about our visitors.

"They are perfect for each other, the feeling of love in the room was practically unbearable. I almost jumped you right there," Jasper murmured as he pulled me into a kiss. He pulled away and frowned at me.

"What's wrong Alice, you seem troubled," he asked with concerning lacing his words. I snuggled up to him and sighed.

"Don't worry Jasper, it isn't anything major," I whispered as I crawled into his lap.

"Which is why you should tell me."

"We are going to have visitors soon. Three nomads are heading are way sometime within the next few weeks," I explained.

"Are the like us?" I knew he meant our diet.

"No."

"We must make sure Bella is not with us during there arrival then," Jasper said calmly. I nodded and kissed his jaw.

"I love you," I whispered softly as I listened in to Edward's music. It was a new song, a calm one. I had never heard the completed version of it before but it was amazing even in little pieces. I never realized the finished product could be so much better.

"They really do love each other," Jasper murmured.

"I'm glad you realized it," I muttered jokingly.

"Just because I didn't tell you, doesn't mean I didn't know. He has been infatuated with her since the day he returned," Jasper said. I hit him playfully and grimaced.

"I can't believe you didn't tell me!"

"Well maybe I just didn't want you being obsessed with their relationship twenty-four seven. Maybe I wanted you all to myself," he whispered.

"How about we invite her to baseball," I suggested.

"What a great idea, lovely Alice," he murmured as he got up and we headed to Edward's room to ask Bella. I could tell it would be a lot more exciting with her around.

A/N: There. It was a little longer and (drumroll please) I ENJOY WRITING THIS STORY AGAIN!!! I went through a little time where it was agonizing to have to write a new chapter but now it is exciting!!!! YAY! Oh and only 20 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE MOVIE!!