Disclaimer: I do not own any or the charters, plots or anything related to Twilight, but I do own a Robert Pattinson calendar! Unfortunately it's not quite the same thing.

A/N: hi everyone, well my exams are all over, woo hoo! Thanks for the lovely comments you guys all rock, well I should be able to update more frequently and I may post another chapter to one of my other stories 'Let the Flames Begin'.

I will now shamelessly pimp out this story, please check it out if you get a chance and maybe leave me some love, because I have a bit of block as what to do next to progress the story line.

Anyhow, back to our boys Jacob and Edward, I'm really glad to hear you liked Jacob's grand exit. I think he deserved it, hence why I wrote it in :P

There will be quite a few time jumps in this chapter but it's that way otherwise it would drag on, enjoy guys!

Chapter Six - Doing things my way

Edward POV

Watching as he sped off, I put my hand to my eye gingerly, cursing when my eye throbbed painfully. Walking back to the house, I decided to go round the back to avoid the questioning I would get if anyone saw my eye, plus I needed to think up a plausible excuse. Going round the side of the house by the side gate and quietly making my way into the kitchen, the side of my face started to throb painfully. Thankfully I didn't bump into anyone as they were all in the living room where gentle music was being played, my parents did not want it to be too formal as they knew I would hate it. So I could hear the sound of Nora Jones voice flowing out throughout the house's ground floor.

Pouring myself a soda I grabbed a pack of frozen peas as I couldn't find any ice, sitting at one of the stools round the island counter I applied the pack to the side of my face, sighing in relief as the pain receded slightly. I sat with my back to the door and took small sips of my soda racking my brains for an excuse as to what happened to my eye. Barely two minutes later Bella walked in, I heard the clicking of her heels before she walked so I dropped the frozen peas on the counter.

"I've been looking for you honey" turning my body so she could only see my right side, I lifted my left hand to my forehead blocking her view of the side of my face. She smiled at me as she took a step towards me, I turned my body round to try and conceal my face and it wasn't until she was standing in front at me and was aware of the less than enthusiastic reception from me.

"Well here I am"

"Hmm, people are starting to leave we need to go and thank them for coming" I shook my head then took a sip of my drink before looking back at her.

"It's my parents' party, they'll be fine" her eyebrows furrowed momentarily, then her eyes took in the awkward position I was currently sitting in.

"Are you alright?"

"Yes I'm fine" I looked away again, picking up my glass and swirling the rest of the liquid, the ice cubes clanking amongst the side of the tumbler. She took another step towards me placing her hand under my chin so my gaze was redirected to her. Her hand moved to the hand I had over my left eye, sighing I let her take my hand away from my face.

"Edward what happened?" her voice was shocked as looked at the counter and the frozen peas. Shaking her head she took the peas that were still cold and tenderly applied it to my face, her lips turned down into a disapproving frown as she waited for me to explain.

"I walked into a door" she raised an eyebrow, her lips turned down into a skeptical look but she said nothing instead she lifted the pack and took another look. "I'll be fine; it's not as bad as it looks"

"Maybe I should get Carlisle"

"No" my answer was abrupt and her eyebrows scrunched at the center in concern "it's nothing, no need to bother him"

"If you're sure"

"I'm fine" her lipped turned down she was silent for a moment, reaching out I took her hand in mine. Giving her hand a light squeeze, I brought her hand to my lips and laid a small kiss on the back of her hand.

"Normally it's me falling over and hurting myself with you taking care of me" her lips twitched as she tried not to smile, her hand in mine I intertwined our fingers looking at my watch briefly.

"Well there is always a first for everything" she nodded in agreement.

"Honey, most of the guests will be gone now. So let's leave too, I may have a treat for you back at my apartment...if you're up for it" she trailed a finger down my chest stopping at the top of my trousers, a flirty smile on her face as she took the pack off my face and put it away. She was about to walk away from me, but standing up and grabbing her by the waist I spun her round pulling her towards me so she was pressed against me. Removing a hand from her waist I leaned down and kissed her placing my hand on the nape of her neck.

She kissed me back softly, her hands finding their way intertwined in my hair. Wanting something more passionate I nibbled her bottom lip slightly and she moaned holding me tighter to her small body. After a moment she broke away, kissing me quickly and smiling before letting go of me.

"We can continue this when we get home"

~X~X~X~X~X~

"Edward! It's okay, it happens sometimes" feeling very disgruntled I got out of bed to go get my clothes. Bella frowned but she had a look of pity on her face, she was only trying to help but it just made me feel worse. Coming back from my parents we had almost ripped our clothes off as soon as we got into her apartment. That is until we had a little problem.

"Honey please talk to me" she stood up and walked to her cupboard pulling out a dressing gown and wrapping it round her as she continued to look at me. Sighing I sat on the end of her bed looking away from Bella and leaning forwards with my head in my hands. She walked round the room picking up her scattered clothes and putting them away whilst I brooded in angry silence, when she was done Bella sat next to me.

Awkwardly patting my shoulder I refused to look at her mortified as I was at what had just happened, after what felt like hours but could only have been two minutes Bella's home phone rang. Without a word to me she walked into the living to answer the call, shooting me a quick glance before she left the room.

Jacob POV

Creeping into my apartment at ten in the morning, I made it to my bedroom door and was just about sneak inside when Leah's door swung open showing a very disgruntled Leah, her arms crossed over her chest and lips turned down into a scowl.

"Where the hell have you been?"

"I've been here" I said in an incredulous tone, not really wanting to have this conversation, but wanting to get into my bed and sleep off my massive hangover.

"Right" she spoke in an overly sarcastic tone, uncrossing her arms and placing them on her hips. "That's why your still wearing the same clothes as night, only your socks are missing and your shirt is done up all wrong" arching an eyebrow at me she leaned against the doorframe ready to hear my excuse.

"So I went out what your problem?"

"My problem? Man you are so self-centered, you bailed on your best friend knowing how he felt about the party at his parents' house" she shook her head in a disapproving manner "You said you weren't feeling well, but I guess you were well enough to go and get absolutely smashed"

"Well I am sorry if I wasn't up to smiling and pretending everything is alright. Because it's not fucking alright, okay? All of my friends with their partners, happy and having a great time, while I am on my own!" raising my voice I started to get really wound up, how dare she lecture me? Especially when she went through the exact thing, when Sam broke up with her over a year ago.

"Poor you, because you never saw it coming" her voice was heavily sarcastic again and I raised my eyebrows at her.

"What do you mean?" she dropped the scowl from her face and shook her head.

"You two were always fighting, you could never agree on anything. It would never had worked out…we all knew that" when the last part left her lips her hand flew to her mouth, her eyes widening. "I didn't mean that, Jake" shaking my head, I opened my bedroom door.

"But you did mean it, you never say things you don't mean Leah, that's just you" running my hand through my hair, I looked away. "So what? Were you all talking about it behind my back? My inability to have a proper relationship" she shook her head.

"No Jake we are just concerned for you, but maybe it is better this way, because he wasn't good enough for you"

"If you thought this then why didn't you tell me?"

"Because you were so in love with him"

"Stupid me, eh?" she shook her head again and opened her mouth to speak but I turned away and walked into my room, shutting the door behind me.

~X~X~X~X~X~

The next day as I was scouring the job lists I sighed and leaned back in my chair, any jobs available were car sales men and I hated selling cars. I wanted to be more involved with the mechanical part of cars but I didn't have the qualifications needed. I had taught myself quite a bit when I was younger, from books mainly but it wasn't enough most employers looked for qualifications from college, not being able to read DIY books. Closing my laptop, I glanced at my watch and decided to go get some lunch, Leah had left earlier for work while I had remained in my room childishly not speaking to her.

Taking a look out of the window, it looking fairly sunny so I pulled on a pair of khaki shorts and a white rolling stones tee. Slipping on a pair of flip flops and taking my phone wallet and keys I stuffed them into my pockets as I left, walking out into the sunshine I made my way to a nearby café that was a favourite of mine. Not paying attention to where I was walking I bumped into someone. I staggered back slightly as did the man I walked into, looking at him to apologize I recognized him when he too looked at me.

"Riley? I'm sorry for bumping into you are you okay?"

"I'm fine; it's nice to see you after other day are you alright?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" I frowned in confusion at him.

"Your friend Edward said you weren't feeling too good, so you took off" I nodded dismissing any thoughts of Edward as they always led back to that day at my apartment and try as I might I could not get it out of my head.

"Well, I'm okay now. Um…how about I buy you a coffee and maybe some lunch, as way of an apology?" he smiled and nodded.

"I'd like that"

A week later…

"Come on Riley, we're going to be late for Alice's show!" I heard the door of the cabinet in the bathroom shutting and then the bathroom door opened, with Riley tweaking his hair as he got his coat from the armchair in his bedroom. I was sat on his bed leaning back and rolling my eyes at what a girl he was being.

"Just one minute, okay?" sighing I stood up and walked over to where he was pulling on his jacket, grabbing him by the shoulders I spun him round so we were chest to chest. Leaning down I kissed him on the lips, he moved his lips along with mine his hands going to my hips and pulling me closer. As he was really getting into it, I pulled away grinning when he moaned.

"We're going to be late, I'll see you in the car" kissing him one more time, I walked away and went to go start the car.

~X~X~X~X~X~

As we went to find out seats the first person I saw was Edward, he was already in his seat next to Bella and looked as if he was about to stand, but he rethought that idea and sat down again. We approached my friends who all greeted us enthusiastically; Bella literally jumped up out of her seat and hugged me tightly.

"So you're Riley? It's nice to meet you" she held out her hand smiling at him and me broadly.

"Nice to meet you too" the lights dimmed as the music started up and we all sat down, somehow with me ending up next to Edward. The spotlight illuminated the stage and the dancers, made their way onto the stage I immediately identified Alice by her shock of short black hair. Watching the show progress, I was increasingly aware of Edward's knee next to mine. Reached to my left and held Riley's hand, he squeezed my hand lightly and smiled me, smiling back I looked away from Edward and back to the stage.

Edward POV

Looking away from the show for a moment I couldn't help but glance over at Jacob, he held Riley's hand and for some reason I did not like it. I didn't have any right not to like it, but I didn't. For a moment he looked in my direction, our eyes locked and for a moment I really wanted to kiss him. But then he looked away and the moment was gone, sighing I turned my attention back to the show not really seeing the show.

During the intermission, halfway through the show we waited for Alice to exit the dressing room and Jacob went outside for a smoke, then for some reason I followed him.

"Edward where are you going?"

"I'll be back in a minute, I just need to make a phone call" Bella nodded and turned back to Rosalie to continue their conversation. I lost sight of him for a moment so when I got outside I didn't see where he went.

"Looking for someone?" turning my head to the left where his voice came from, I saw him leaning against the wall as he lit a cigarette, taking a deep pull from it he looked at me eyebrows raised curiously.

"Not really" was apparently the best I could come up with. There was a heavy silence between us as he continued to smoke, not once looking in my direction and I stood there with my hands in my pockets, forgetting the reason I followed him. "I'm sorry" I blurted without thinking properly.

"You seem to be apologizing a lot Edward" he looked at me for the first time since we got outside.

"I'm sorry" he grunted and flicked the cigarette butt on the ground, and pushed himself off the wall.

"Well fun as this conversation is, I think Alice's show will be starting again" he turned away from me and I thought of riley back inside there.

"I thought you didn't like him" he stopped and turned back to me with a puzzled look.

"Who?"

"Riley, I thought you weren't that into him" for some reason, he looked angry at those words.

"What I do is none of your business"

"But I'm your friend, so it is my business" he shook his head.

"No you're not, I think it's fairly obvious we can't be friends" he was about to turn away again when I reached out and grabbed his arm, for a moment I thought he might punch me again but he didn't. He did however give me a look that gave new meaning to the phrase 'if looks could kill'.

"I think I may have made a mistake"

"Well that was fairly obvious when you ignored me for three days, but when did you realize it was a mistake?"

"I don't mean that…I think…I think the mistake was telling you it meant nothing"

A/N: sorry for the cliffhanger but I felt it had to end there, I'm going away for the weekend to Amsterdam so when I get back in a couple of days, I shall start the next chapter.

See you later guys have a nice weekend!