A/N: so here is the next chapter. hopefully it is okay and that the characters are written well.

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Emma

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I fell back onto the couch exhausted. I had been round the whole of Forks and Port Angeles handing in CV's to anywhere that would take them. Most of the places informed me that I would be informed in the near future about a placement but it was the last two stores that caught my attention: a simple, yet rather busy music store and a quiet yet warm bookshop. I was hoping to get a job in either one of those stores, but I would just have to see how the future planned out.

I heard the ignition of a car turn off outside before heavy footsteps approached the front door. Moments later, I heard the door slam shut to see Charlie hanging his gun and keys up at the side of the door. I smiled at him, and headed into the kitchen to start cooking dinner.

'So Bella, how did the job hunting go today?' he looked at me curiously.

'It went well thank dad. Hopefully I'll get a job in either the music store or the bookshop in Port Angeles.' I turned away from the piece of meat I was seasoning to smile at him. Instead all I saw was an empty seat and the sound of the shower running. I sighed and went back to cooking.

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'Bella? Hey Bella? Over here!' I twisted round to see a very enthusiastic Alice bouncing happily in her seat at our usual table. I wandered over and sat down in the spare seat in between Edward and Jasper.

'Hey guys!' I smiled at them and began to eat my tuna sandwich.

'You okay there Bella? You look awfully pale!' I recognised the velvet smooth voice to be Edward's. I wasn't really surprised that he was concerned. Ever since we had begun talking, things had gotten better between us.

I nodded but gave up eating and dropped my head to the table. I started to breathe slightly harder, almost as if struggling for air.

'I'm going to head out for some air guys.' I motioned toward the side door and got up, heading in the direction. I was feeling really dizzy and after a moment I began to stumble rather than walk straight. I could feel my eyelids dropping and I heard my name called out in different tones: some scared; some shocked. I began to fall forward and that was the last thing I remembered along with some people screaming and someone cradling me in their arms.

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Miscellaneous: Jobs/Careers.

So by looking up this section, you must either be on challenge two of this book or you want independence and a chance to earn your own money.

There's not really much I can say about jobs since I was never good at sticking with the one thing. You are probably better asking your father.

So anyway, it's good to know that you wish to earn your own money. That shows you are ready for responsibility and want to become more independent with your life.

My mother always taught me that when first starting out, go for the simple jobs like babysitting your local neighbour or helping out a neighbour with shopping or gardening. I never listened to my mother and went straight for the big jobs: working behind a till; helping in a bar; becoming a personal shopper (I didn't do that. Didn't have enough knowledge about fashion).

I've known you for fourteen years darling and I know that if you put your mind to something, you will achieve it, so head out there and go for what you want to do. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Interviews

Ah the famous interview with your employee (hopefully). Well here is a few pointers for your interview:

Wear something suitable: a suit or a nice pair of trousers (not jeans) and a nice blouse.

When talking to the interviewer, make sure you actually know what job you are applying for.

Always make it seem like you know what you are talking about and show an actually interest in the company etc.

It worked for me every single time I went for a job interview so hopefully it will work for you. Good luck my baby.

Mum

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I chuckled at the pointers mum had given me for interviews. Trust mum to go to an interview where she didn't actually know what job she was applying for. I smiled before closing the book over and slipping it back under my pillow. I settled back and had just closed my eyes when I heard the door creak open slightly. I opened one eye to see Alice, Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper come through the door, each of them carrying something different: grapes, a card, a bunch of flowers and a teddy bear. I giggled at the teddy bear seeing that it wore a t-shirt with a picture of the six of us jumping on the Cullen's trampoline. I remember the day it was taken.

It was three days after Alice's birthday and she was having us over for the day to celebrate. Since she was full of energy, her parents, Esme and Carlisle bought her a trampoline in attempt to tire her out ever so often.

We decided that the six of us wanted to go on but there wasn't much room. Esme had managed to snap a few photos of us bouncing not so high in the air; all of us laughing our heads off at the face Emmett made trying to concentrate not falling off the edge.

We ended up getting off, only to move to the side of the pool to sunbathe since the weather was fantastic. The girls striped down to their brand new bikinis and settled on a deck chair each whilst the guys ran in and grabbed some towels for us.

The guys jumped in the pool, laughing and splashing each other whilst the girls listened to music pumping loudly out of the stereo. After a moment, it went rather quiet except for the music so I slid my sunnies off in time to have Edward pick me up bridal style and chuck me into the pool. Thing was, I held tightly onto his arms so he came right in with me almost swallowing half the pool in shock.

Once his head popped back up he glared at me before laughing. I turned to see Emmett and Jasper had done the same to Rosalie and Alice and soon after we were playing a rather competitive game of water polo.

'Hi guys!' I smiled at them before waving to the seats around me.

'We're sorry if we woke you. We thought you would be awake though since it's half three and you normally are awake and we decided to come and visit so-'

'Shut up Emmett' we all but shouted at him before bursting into hysterics.

He scowled until Rosalie gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek and his frown turned upside down.

'So how are you feeling Bella?' I heard Alice ask, obviously concerned. I didn't blame her since I did collapse yesterday at school.

'I'm a lot better now.' I smiled at her trying to convince her. She seemed to accept my answer since she didn't pester me anymore. 'Where's Edward?' I asked subtly.

Rosalie and Alice looked at each other, nodding as if confirming each other. I looked between the two of them.

'Well?'

'Edward you ask? Well he..he is umm on a date at the moment.' Alice looked at me with sorrow in her eyes. She knew that I had started to like her brother a while back, but never mentioned it to anyone other than Rose.

'A date? Who with?' I was now beginning to become curious. She heisted before answering.

'Erm, you know that girl from drama class, Claire?' I nodded. Claire was gorgeous: her blonde hair fell perfectly straight to just below her shoulder blades; her eyes were a piercing blue colour – kind of like Jasper's; she was medium height but rather underweight if you asked me.

'Oh' was all I managed. I looked away from them all, trying to compose myself before turning back to them.

'Bella? Are you okay?' I saw Jasper looking at me, worried. I forgot he didn't know about my little crush.

'Yeah,' I nodded. 'Just peachy thanks.' I could tell he knew something was up, but like Alice, he didn't push for more information unlike Emmett.

'Oh my goodness Bella. You like Edward. Hah! I knew it. Didn't I tell you Rose?'

'Yes you did Emmett. Now shut up.' Emmett actually looked pretty upset that Rose just told him to shut up, but he shut his lips. He looked up at me and I could feel the familiar blush creep up into my cheeks.

'Oh! Bella,' He came over and gave me a light hug: the complete opposite of his usual bear like hugging.

'It's okay Emmett. If he wants to date someone, I can't stop him. He doesn't even know I like him' I smiled at him when I heard the door open. Or so I thought.

Edward was standing with the door closed behind him.

'Who doesn't know you like him?'

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