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A/N: It has come to our attention that there is in fact NO carousel at EYW (Key West airport) and wanted to apologise for our faux pas as we are trying to keep this as factual as possible. We'd also like to thank IsabellaMCullen (our freshwater conch) for helping us with our Key West geographics….this chapter is dedicated to you my dear.

Previously: "I followed his gaze and I wasn't prepared for what I saw. Disappointment and then shock were the only things that came to my mind."

BPOV

As I stood in the doorway my initial intention was to figure out what had Jasper so perplexed. The end result though was quite different. My eyes never made it past the slender but muscular build of the bronze haired guy who had been haunting my thoughts since the first time I saw his gorgeous green eyes. He was helping a cute, overly excited girl into a van. So he is handsome and he is a gentleman, you don't see that very often. That would give him three points in his favor if I count the gorgeous green eyes. What I was not prepared for was the girl turning around, wrapping her arms around him and giving him a kiss. Yes, a kiss! A cute girl just wrapped her arms around him and kissed him! Shit, shit, shit! Why would I even think that someone like him would not already have a girlfriend? Someone like him would be in a way different league than me. I never had a chance, what in the world was I thinking? That was the problem, I couldn't stop thinking…about him. The girl then climbed into the van and he followed behind her. He turned to look in my direction and seemed to stare at me for a minute and then he was gone.

Once I was over the initial disappointment, I snapped back into reality just in time to see Rose heading over to where a line of vans were sitting parked at the curb. Emmett had a big grin on his face and was pushing a cart with our luggage while Jasper was trailing behind them with the last few bags stacked in his arms. I'm not sure how he was even able to see where he was going but he must have been following the sound of Rose calling out instructions.

"Jasper, don't you dare drop my bags!" she threatened. I am not sure but I thought I heard him mumbling back at her under the stack of bags.

"Honey, are you joining us today or not?" and there goes my brother again being a smart ass. It was getting quite annoying and I was not sure if he was doing it to be funny or trying to impress Rosalie.

"Why yes dear, I'm right behind you." Two can play at that game.

It wasn't until they started loading the luggage into the van that I felt the color drain from my face. This wasn't just any van, this was the van! It had to be a mistake. Why are we getting on the same van as him? Oh… my… god! Suddenly someone grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the van doors.

"Is something wrong?" There was a look of concern on Emmett's face. "I could pick you up and put you inside if you would like." He was being sweet and sarcastic.

"No, thank you. I think I can manage to climb inside of a van." I didn't mean to snap at my brother.

I tried as much as possible to keep my gaze directed down at the seats. I didn't want to be distracted by his face. I didn't want to stare at him and make a fool of myself. Luckily Rose had already found a seat and was signaling me to sit down next to her.

"Bella, I'm going to make sure you have fun this summer." She said. "I hope you like to go shopping because I hear there are some great boutiques in Key West and we just have to check them out."

"Thanks Rose." I smiled back at her. "That sounds like fun. I need to find a way to relax a bit I think."

Jasper and Emmett were sitting up front near the driver. They were having a conversation with him and laughing. Every now and then Emmett would turn around and wink at me. I think he was just checking to make sure I was doing okay. Whenever he would let out one of his hearty laughs, I would see Rose glance at him and smile.

I was aware of the voices coming from behind me. The female voice was so light and cheerful and talking a million words a minute. I couldn't hear what was being said, but it sounded like she was reciting a list of things she would like to do. I listened to hear his voice but I don't think she ever gave him a chance to really answer her before she would continue on.

I turned my head to the side hoping it would appear that I was looking out the window. My eyes glanced at the back seat just as he looked in my direction. Once again I found myself staring into a sea of shimmering emeralds. I almost couldn't look away. Damn…dazzled again! I managed to turn my head so fast that I thought I felt a hair clip fly out of my hair.

"I think you dropped this." I heard his velvet voice next to my ear as his hand extended out in front of me. His long, slender fingers were holding a metal hairclip, the same one I felt come out of my hair.

I turned in my seat not realizing his face would be inches from mine. My mouth opened as I attempted to say thank you, but nothing came out. He seemed to find this amusing and his mouth formed into a crooked smile.

"Would you like to have it back?" he asked. I could smell his sweet breath and it sent a chill up my spine.

"Yes, thank you." The words finally crossed my lips.

I reached out to take the clip from his hand and it felt like electricity flowed through our fingers as they touched. He sat back against his seat and I felt my face flush as I turned back around. The van was pulling to a stop. I looked over at Rose and she was grinning at me and glancing behind us. She turned to watch Emmett open the door of the van to let us out and I swear she was checking out his butt as he ducked through the door and hopped out onto the sidewalk.

"Jazz, quit staring at the girl in the back of the van and help me unload the luggage!" It was Emmett's bellowing voice that broke us all out of our daze. Everyone seemed a bit confused as we took in our surroundings and proceeded to exit the van. We had arrived at a two-story waterfront house which looked like it belonged in the Humphrey Bogart movie, "Key Largo."

We grabbed our bags and walked to the front door of the house where a very handsome man was standing with a beautiful woman beside him. My brother had shown me pictures of Carlisle and Esme Cullen. Those pictures did not do them justice at all. They greeted us with big smiles and hugs. I was already feeling quite welcome at my new summer home.

"Please come inside. We can do proper introductions and get to know each other over dinner." Carlisle greeted.

"We are so happy you all are here with us for the summer." Esme said smiling as she stood beside her husband. She then turned to go inside as Carlisle held the door for us all.

And that's when it hit me….we're staying at this house. I'll be staying in the same house as him!

JPOV

What the hell?! My best friend just sold me out and he thinks it's funny! I may have a very calm personality, but I find it hard to maintain when my best friend just loudly announced that I was ogling a girl. Everyone in earshot is now well aware of that fact including her and I knew this because all eyes in the van were staring at me except for Emmett who was conveniently outside already. Just as I was able to tear my gaze away I saw a huge smile cross her lovely face. Was she actually pleased that I was staring at her or just laughing at my embarrassment? Will I even get the chance to find out? Nice one Emmett!

I was preparing for the wrath of her boyfriend so I made it a point to quickly exit the van. I found Emmett already unloading the mountain of luggage and when he saw me coming he quickly put his hands up in a surrender gesture.

"Sorry man, it just came out. You looked like you were lost in Jasperland. How else was I supposed to get your attention?" I shook my head and just let it go for now. It normally would have been a good stunt to get a girls attention if… she wasn't already taken. I was excited when I realized she was sitting in the back of our van. What a strange twist of fate to have this absolutely beautiful girl going to the same destination as me. There's just something I can't explain that keeps drawing me to her. I wonder if she feels it to. Would I be that lucky, or would her boyfriend tear me to pieces before my summer even began? I can understand if he were overly jealous. I would imagine that if she were my girl, I would protect her no matter what.

I don't know if I will have the nerve to look at her again, but I also don't think I will be able to resist.

EPOV

Alice and I had climbed into the van and were welcomed by Jimmy Buffet's doppelganger named Jack, "Welcome to the Conch Republic!" He explained that we were headed to an area close to South Beach off of Simonton Avenue near Waddell and Alberta. Supposedly, it was near the quieter end of Duval Street away from the "party spots" as he called them. Jack also said there would be additional passengers riding with us. I wonder if they'll be working at the same place as us. I wonder if the brunette will stop by the store. Mmm, I wouldn't mind helping her try on a wetsuit or out of one. Whoa Edward, easy now. Since when do I even talk like that! Snap out of it Edward, did you SEE the size of the guy she's with!

I was snapped out of my internal argument by the sound of luggage being loaded. I saw a group of people standing at the van doors and my jaw hit the floor immediately! There she was in all her beauty and she was getting on this van. I heard the buff guy ask her if she needed help climbing in but I couldn't hear her response. She climbed in, not looking in my direction, and sat in the seat in front of me next to the blonde she was with. Did she notice me sitting here? Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't believe she is getting in this van! Wait, does that mean?

I heard the blonde ask her a question but all I could make out before I zoned out was... Bella…Her name is Bella? A beautiful name for a beautiful girl. That name is perfectly fitting. …Thanks Rose…. Her voice was soft and sweet, the kind that would sound good even reading a phone book.I was trying my best to hear what they were saying simply because I was desperate to hear her voice again. I was having a difficult time however because Alice chose that moment to continue reciting her "million and one things we'll do this summer" list.

I tried my hardest to pay attention to Alice but I couldn't help notice the big guy out of the corner of my eye. He was sitting up front by the driver and he kept turning around to wink at Bella. Bella, Bella, Bella…I could say that name over and over again.

Alice was talking about a pamphlet she picked up at the airport, something about the Mel Fisher museum. I turned my head towards the window hoping to catch another look at Bella's profile. Who am I kidding? I was going to blatantly stare at her and hope I didn't get caught by the steroid man. As my head turned and my eyes roamed they made contact with something better than her profile, for the fourth time today I was staring into her brown eyes.

She turned her head away so fast it was almost a blur. I felt something hit my lap and looked down to see a hair clip. It must have fallen out of her hair when she whipped around so quickly. I had been contemplating a way of striking up a conversation with her throughout the entire drive and couldn't come up with anything to say that wouldn't make me sound like an idiot or cause He-Man's anger to flare. Here was my chance….ready or not…..deep breath.

I leaned forward and said, "I think you dropped this," as I extended my hand out holding the clip. She turned in her seat and she was so close to me that I was overwhelmed by the scent of strawberries and freesia. She opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. She had a flustered look on her face and I couldn't help but grin. She was so cute when she was speechless. Did I do that to her?

"Would you like to have it back?" I was waiting for her to respond; I needed to hear her voice again. She finally spoke and it came out like a whisper, "yes, thank you." I was triumphantly smiling on the inside!

She reached out to take the clip from my hand and when our fingers brushed I felt a surge of electricity shoot through me. My whole body tingled and I slumped back against my seat. I couldn't help but smile at the blush that tinged her cheeks as she turned back around.

I hadn't realized the van had stopped until the big guy opened the door. Jazz quit staring at the girl in the back…..The big guy yelled at the tall blonde male whose name must be Jazz. I immediately glared at him. Was he talking about my sister?

After everyone else exited the van I jumped out and helped Alice down. I grabbed two suitcases out of the back of the van and set them down; this was going to take multiple trips again. I was in awe at the beautiful house in front of me. It was a white two-story classic "conch" house and fit the island perfectly. I had seen photos of the house before but they didn't do it justice; I can only imagine what the inside looks like. (A/N: Photos of the house on our profile page. Wait until you see the inside!)

We were greeted by Carlisle, my father's college roommate, and his beautiful wife Esme. We had met them years ago when they came up for a UM alumni convention and stayed with our parents. They are two of the nicest people I had ever met and I just knew this would definitely feel like a home away from home.

I was anxious to start dinner. Actually, I was anxious to skip right to the "introductions."

I wanted to learn everything I possibly could about Bella and it seems I'll have plenty of time to do that since we're staying in the same house!

A/N: The gang has now made it to Key West. They are about to realize many things about themselves and each other in the up coming chapters. Wait...do you hear that? Lemonade, fresh squeezed lemonade. Remember for the fun of it, we will leave a teaser for those of you who let us know what you think. Reviews are always welcome.