Author's Note: I know, I know it's been ages! I've been really bad at updating this story and I'm aiming to change that. There should be regular updates from here on out until the end of the story. Which I'm thinking will be fairly soon as I have some new stories I want to begin putting more work into…..

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of its characters. I just like to have a little fun

I was on an Edward induced high all night, okay so yes I had a few beverages of the alcoholic variety but trust me when I say that the reason for my bubbly, happy mood was Edward Cullen; my boyfriend. I sighed happily as I led Edward across the room to where Angela and Ben were sitting since we had now down the rounds and I had introduced him to all of my colleagues.

We sat down with drinks in hand and observed the room, the party was definitely in full swing now. Some of the skanky girls from the administration floor had obviously gotten stuck into the hard liquor available and were now dirty dancing on top of one of the tables. Their audience was a few of the IT guys who not only rarely saw the sun but looked as though they didn't really have a lot of experience with the opposite sex, as they were unashamedly staring and by the looks of things drooling just a little.

"Enjoying the show?" I asked Angela and Ben once we had finally made our way across the room full of my intoxicated workmates.

"It's pretty eye opening" she replied, "By the way I think that the little Mike problem you've been having has fixed itself."

"Oh yeah, well he seemed a little disappointed…."

"No, no, I mean look" she smirked pointing towards the dance floor area.

I scanned the crowd finally spotting Mike practically humping a blonde girl on the dance floor.

"Oh ewwwwwwww!" I squealed and then suddenly I realised who he was grinding with, "Is that…?"

"Lauren" Angela confirmed nodding her head.

"She's uh…."

"Slutty?" Angela supplied as we watched them pull off a really bizarre move.

"I was gonna say flexible, but yeah slutty works too" I laughed.

"Well at least Mike will leave you alone now huh?" she nudged me.

"Let's hope so. Hey and maybe if Lauren gets some she'll be less of a bitch?"

Angela laughed, "Yeah maybe."

We waited for another hour or so until it was an acceptable time to make a hasty exit, things were getting pretty messy by that stage and Angela and Ben decided to leg it too. We bid them goodnight after promising to make a double date soon.

The second we were alone I felt nervous, uncertain. My feelings towards Edward were already so intense it was overwhelming and I knew that there was no possible way he could be feeling the same way. Then there was the feeling of inadequacy…..

"So uh…" I stammered as we got into a waiting cab, "They were my workmates" I offered lamely.

Edward chuckled reaching across the seat to take my hand in his, "You're nervous." It wasn't a question.

"A little" I admitted.

"You don't need to be" he stroked a finger across my cheek, "Tell me why" he implored.

"Uh…" I hesitated.

"Here we go" the cab driver interrupted cheerfully as we pulled up outside my building.

"Will you come up?" I asked Edward biting my lip.

"Sure" he breathed, he handed the driver a fifty, telling him to keep the change and helped me out of the car.

He held my hand, stroking calming circles with his thumb as we made our way up to my floor. The apartment was dark and quiet; I knew Rose was staying at Emmett's tonight so I presumed Alice and Jasper hadn't gotten home yet.

"Can I get you anything?" I asked Edward leading him into the living room.

"No thanks baby I'm fine" he pulled me down to sit on the sofa.

My heart fluttered hearing him call me baby.

"Why are you nervous around me all of a sudden?" Edward questioned still holding my hand.

I bit my lip; silence filled the room as I tried to pluck up some courage. "I'm feeling a little insecure I guess" I admitted finally.

Edward's gaze was intense as he studied my face, looking deeply into my eyes.

"I mean, ha" I laughed nervously, "Look at you….and I'm just…."

"Bella "he whispered, "You're gorgeous, you just don't see yourself clearly."

I stared back at him, "I'm no Tanya" I said, my voice sounded so small.

Edward's green eyes darkened, his lips pressed into a thin line. He let out a sharp breath, "Tanya has nothing on you" he growled, "Before I met you I never realised what a truly selfish b..." His expression softened, "Bella, the way I felt for her doesn't even compare to the way I feel for you." His gaze was intense, his eyes burning with emotion.

He cupped my face in his hand drawing me closer….

The door slammed, "Bella?" Alice called.

Edward pulled away, muttering something about being cock blocked by a pixie.

"In here Al."

"Oh! You guys are back early" she commented flopping down on the vacant love seat. Alice was obviously oblivious to what she had just interrupted.

Typical.

Normally she was so observant, always when you didn't want her to notice something.

"So how was it?" Alice asked eagerly, "Any of the big wigs make drunken fools of themselves?

We gave her a run down on the relatively tame events of the Christmas party and the not so tame dry humping Mike and Lauren engaged in.

"Oh ewwww!" Alice squealed.

I nodded, "I wanted to bleach my eyes…. There are some things you just can't un-see."

Jasper laughed, "Yeah like walking in on Emmett and Rose, hey Edward?"

"That's happened to you too?" I spun around to look at Edward, while Alice made gagging noises, pointing her finger into her mouth.

"Uh yeah, things I never wanted to see my brother doing…." He looked a little ill.

"Or your best friend" Alice piped up, "Anyway" she stood up, stretching her arms above her head. "We'll head off to bed, leave you two to get back to your make out session."

She winked as my mouth dropped open, damn she did realise….. bitch!

"And remember no sexy times in communal areas" she called over her shoulder.