Author's note: Here's the next instalment, sorry for not updating in ages! I've been getting ready for the big move so I haven't been able to devote as much time to writing lately as I would like.

I would also like to say to the two reviewers who gave me bad reviews if you don't like my story then don't read it! Also if you are going to write a bad review at least enable to author to be able to reply to your review, it's really rude!

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight =(

"Happy Valentine's Day!" Alice squealed as I walked into the kitchen early on Monday morning. She was bouncing with excitement sitting on one of the bar stools with her breakfast in front of her.

"Happy Valentine's" I replied taking a suspicious glance into the mug in front of her. "You've had caffeine haven't you?" I asked. Silently I was praying she hadn't, Alice and caffeine were not a good combination at any time of the day.

"Just a cup or two" she replied still bouncing, "Oooo I'm so excited about tonight!" she squealed before eating a spoonful of cereal. Tonight Alice and Rose were once again playing beautician as Edward had some top secret surprise planned and according to them I had to look amazing. While I was also excited about this I was nervous as to what he might have planned.

The other two couples also had made plans with Emmett and Jasper both surprising their other halves.

"Happy Valentine's ladies" Rose said as she strolled into the kitchen, as soon as she spied Alice bouncing she narrowed her eyes. "Shit, she's hasn't had caffeine has she?"

"Yep" I replied with a grimace.

"Aw dammit Alice!" Rose groaned.

"I was excited about Valentines" she squealed. "I have a really good feeling about tonight" she continued.

Rose and I looked at each other, suddenly curious. Alice was always right when she had feelings or thought about things, you never bet against Alice for that very reason.

"You do?" Rose asked her while pouring herself a coffee.

"Mmmmhmmm" murmured Alice, "It's going to be awesome I'm sure of it."

We both looked at each other eyebrows raised.

I was driving the girls to UW today since Edward had decided to take the morning off and finish the last minute preparations for tonight. He had promised to be there by lunch time though. So after we finished breakfast we headed out to my car and headed to campus.

Alice was still bouncing and talking a mile a minute. "I wonder what Jazzy's surprise is, oooo I wonder where we're going, I can't wait!" she squealed.

"I wonder if the caffeine will wear off before tonight?" Rose asked, "If not lucky Jazzy!" she said grinning at me making me laugh.

When I pulled into the parking lot and found a park Alice launched herself out of the car and grabbed Rose by the arm. "Hurry up Rose! You are going so sloooooowly" Alice moaned shifting from one foot to the other.

"See you at lunch" I told them with a grin, Rose already looked overwhelmed by Alice's caffeine high.

"If I make it through the morning alive" Rose replied making me laugh.

The morning was not exactly uneventful, people were delivered flowers and other Valentine-y merchandise during every class and when I made my way to the cafeteria for lunch I was ambushed by Mike.

"Hey Bella" Mike called falling into pace beside me.

I walked a little faster, "Oh Hi Mike" I replied.

"Happy Valentine's!" he said.

"Oh thanks and you" I replied, I found that with Mike you didn't really ever need to say a lot. If you said too much he was encouraged if you said to little it made no difference.

"Got much planned for tonight?" he asked, I could hear the hope in his tone that I was going to answer no.

"Yeah, Edward has some big surprise planned" I told him, "What about you?"

His face fell "No nothing yet" he told me.

Suddenly I had a bright idea, "You know Mike, you should ask Jess out" I told him, "I know you two dated a little in school but I think she still really likes you" I continued.

"You think so?" he asked looking pleased.

"Oh sure!" I replied, "And I know you still kinda like her too" I added lightly elbowing him.

"I do" he replied, "She's really pretty."

I nodded in agreement, "She's just over there" I told him subtly nodding in her direction, "Go ask her now!"

"Okay I will, thanks Bella" he replied giving me a wide grin.

"No problem Mike, let me know if she says yes okay?" I told him, I wanted to see if I was any good at this match making business.

"I will" he said "Catch you later" he waved making his way over to where Jess was standing.

I smiled to myself as I walked to the cafeteria, I could see the appeal matchmaking had, no wonder Alice enjoyed doing it for everyone she knows. You get this oddly satisfied feeling knowing you could be responsible for someone else's happiness.

"You look pleased with yourself" Rose commented as I pulled up a chair beside Edward.

"I just played matchmaker" I replied smugly.

"What? With who?" Alice asked eagerly. She had calmed down a notch so the coffee's effects must have been wearing off.

Jasper, Rose and Edward were also looking at me intrigued.

"Mike and Jess" I replied still feeling smug.

They all stared at me, "And?" Alice asked, she always wanted more details.

"Bella" I heard someone say from my side. I looked up to see Mike.

"How'd it go?" I asked eagerly. I was kind of excited.

"She said yes! I'm taking her out on a date tonight" he replied happily. "Thanks!" he exclaimed.

"No problem" I replied waving my hand. "I hope you have a good time."

"You too and thanks again!" he told me grinning like a Cheshire cat and walking over to the table where Jessica and her friends were sitting.

"Looks like we've got Cupid sitting at our table" Rose said breaking the silence.

Later that day

As per our usual routine we had set ourselves up in Alice's room to get ready for our 'dates'.

After spending two hours primping, polishing and preening ourselves Alice deemed we were finally ready for our respective evenings.

Alice had rejected her original choice of outfit for the evening which we had purchased on a shopping trip just a week before. She had opted for a cute strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline. It had a pink, pale grey and white print that looked like it had been painted in water colour with a few splashes of pale yellow.

She added matching jewellery and pink beaded stilettos and left her dark hair down. She looked amazing as always and I knew Jasper would think so too.

Emmett would also be in for a treat tonight, Rose was wearing a strapless dress too but hers was a pretty coral colour with sliver stilettos. Her hair was half pinned back and she too looked gorgeous.

I looked at myself in the mirror and was pleased had chosen this particular dress for tonight. It was a midnight blue silk halter dress, it had an empire waist and flowed to just below my knee.

On Rose's advice I teamed it with sparkly gold stilettos and jewellery and left my hair down and wavy.

"Bells you look gorgeous!" Alice exclaimed.

"Definitely" Rose agreed nodding. "I wouldn't be surprised if you and Edward don't even end up leaving the bedroom tonight" she added with a wink.

"Speak for yourself" I grinned back, "Isn't that what you had planned for Emmett?"

She laughed, "Maybe."

"Rosie?" we heard Emmett call from downstairs.

"Looks like your dates here" Alice beamed at her.

"Have fun ladies and don't do anything I wouldn't do" she grinned walking towards the door.

"Well that gives us a lot of options for this evening then" Alice replied cheekily.

"You know it" laughed Rose leaving the room.

Alice fussed around with her hair until Jasper text her and told her he was downstairs.

"Have an awesome time" I said handing her the little clutch she was taking tonight.

"Thanks Bells you too, I can't wait to hear everything tomorrow!" she replied excitedly.

I waited in Alice's room for a while fidgeting constantly, I had no reason to be nervous. This was Edward, my Edward I was spending this Valentine's Day with.

Eventually I got up and walked to my room, fussing around with the books on my shelf and straightening things on my dresser.

It had now been half an hour since Alice and Rose had left. I began to panic that perhaps Edward was going to stand me up, maybe he had finally realised that he could do so much better than me. I had been waiting for that to happen since we first started dating. He was way out of my league.

I was so worked up I didn't even hear the front door open and footsteps sound on the stairs. I sat down on the edge of my bed trying not to ruin my hair by running my hands through it.

There was a brief knock on my door, "Bella?" I heard Edward's voice as he turned the door handle.

I grabbed a book off the nightstand and pretended to read it, I didn't want it to be obvious I had been having a full on freak out. "Hey" I answered him when he opened the door.

"Happy Valentine's Day my love" he replied striding across the room.

He looked amazing; he was wearing dark gray slacks and a dark blue shirt that matched my dress. His hair was in its usual disarray, which was exactly the way I liked it.

I stood up to meet him and when he reached me he gently took my face in his hands and kissed me.

"You look so beautiful" he murmured in my ear, before crashing his lips down on mine again.

"Happy Valentine's to you too" I told him once we had broken apart, swooning a little from the kiss.

He beamed at me, "I'm sorry I kept you waiting so long love" he told me.

"It's okay" I replied with a wave of my hand. There was no way in hell I was going to let him know how I almost had a complete meltdown.

He stared deep in to my eyes, the expression on his face told me he could see the trace of hurt and panic that remained.

"I wanted everything to be perfect for tonight" he explained running his hand through his hair and smiling at me.

"It will be" I told him, "Alice has a feeling" I added with a giggle.

"Of course she does" he chuckled in response. "Are you ready to leave love?" he asked.

I nodded grabbing my purse and coat. Edward took the coat off me and held it up so I could slip my arms into the sleeves. Then he took my hand in his and led me downstairs.

We got into the Volvo and sped off down the street. I had no idea where he was taking me and to be honest I didn't even care. I stole glances at him every few minutes, he looked incredibly sexy tonight and I just couldn't keep my eyes off him.

He caught me staring and grinned at me. "No twenty questions tonight as to where I'm taking you?" he teased.

"No, tonight I figured I'd let you have your fun" I replied.

"I'm glad" he replied chuckling.

I knew we were driving towards the harbour; I had managed to piece that much together. I had no idea why though.

Finally he parked the car and got out to open my door for me. "Curious?" he asked his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Very" I replied still feeling confused.

He held my hand as he led me down to the docks. It looked beautiful at this time of night, the lights twinkling and reflecting on the calm water. I spotted a boat with pretty lights just up ahead. To my surprise Edward stopped in front of it.

"Surprise love" he said nervously awaiting my reaction.

I just stared at him speechless as he climbed on board holding out his hand to help me.

"Mr Cullen, Ms Swan" greeted the captain. "Let me know when you are ready to depart" he told us.

"Now please" Edward told him.

"Of course" he answered leaving us alone.

Edward led me over to the seats, I realised I still hadn't said anything.

"Edward this is incredible" I told him throwing my arms around him.

"You like your surprise?" he asked grinning.

"I love it" I told him, "Am I allowed to know what else you have planned?" I asked

"Dinner will be served when we moor" he told me, "followed by dancing and a cruise around the harbour.

"It sounds perfect" I breathed, I felt like the luckiest girl in the world. I had the most romantic man on the face of the earth plan the most amazing Valentine's evening.

He laid his hand on my cheek, "You're perfect" he breathed. "So beautiful, I love you so much Bella" he said, I could hear the truth and the emotion behind every word he uttered.

"I love you too Edward" I told him before capturing his lips with mine.

And the evening was perfect, never had I had anyone do anything like this for me. It was the best Valentine's Day I had ever experienced.

Later that week

I was still on a high from the incredible, romantic Valentine's Day I had spent with Edward, even though we were still in the early stages of our relationship I knew for certain that I wanted to be with him forever.

I hoped he felt the same; he was perfect, like he was made for me. I smiled to myself as I thought about that night.

"Bella, earth to Bella" Alice said waving her hand in front of my face.

"I'm sorry what?" I asked her sheepishly.

"Day dreaming about Edward again huh?" Rose asked nudging me lightly.

I blushed embarrassed.

"I'm taking that as a yes" Alice giggled. "Anyway I wanted to know what flavour margaritas you felt like having tonight?" she asked again.

"Oh" I replied, we were at the bottle store picking up drinks for tonight, we were having the La Push crew who now lived in Seattle over for a party. First stop was alcohol and the next was food.

"Right, ummmmmm strawberry is always good" I told her selecting the mix from the shelf, "maybe mango too" I added.

Alice nodded in agreement, "That's what I was thinking" she told us putting the mixes into the trolley. "That looks like everything" she announced.

We made our way to the checkout and paid for our drinks. After loading the bags into the boot of my car we headed back into the mall to the grocery store.

We stocked up on all the usual party-ish foods and headed back home to get ready for tonight.

A couple of hours later we were ready thanks to Edward who came over to help prepare all of the food. Jasper babysat Emmett so he wouldn't come and 'help' Edward much to Emmett's annoyance.

I was wearing dark wash jeans tonight with a sparkly sequinned bronze coloured top which had a V neck and spaghetti straps. Over the top of that I was wearing a short sleeved cropped black jacket and T strap heels and Alice had helped me style my hair so that it was half pinned back.

Alice had also gone for dark wash jeans and a jewel toned purple top that looked amazing on her and Rose was wearing jeans with a black embellished top.

We headed downstairs to grab a drink and wait for the crew to arrive which didn't take long.

The doorbell rang and Alice bounced to the door to answer it.

"Hey guys!" Paul greeted us as he walked into the living room followed by Quil and Embry.

"Hey" we all greeted them.

Once they had drinks in hand we settled down to wait for the much anticipated arrival of Leah and Nessie.

"So how're you finding living in Seattle?" Jasper asked them.

They all nodded, "It's awesome" Quil answered enthusiastically.

Embry nodded again in agreement, "It's way different to the rez that's for sure!"

We all laughed but were interrupted by the doorbell once more.

"That'll be Leah and Nessie" I told them jumping up to let them in.

"Hi Bells!" Leah said when I opened the door.

"Hey Lee, Nessie, so glad you guys could come" I told them giving them both a quick hug.

"Thanks for inviting me!" Nessie exclaimed as I led them into the living room.

"Hey guys you all know Leah and this is her roommate Nessie" I told the group. "Nessie this is Alice and Jasper, Rose and Emmett and Edward" I continued pointing them all out.

"It's nice to meet you all" Nessie told them before taking the drink Alice was holding out for her and taking a seat.

A few hours later we were all a little tipsy, Nessie fit in so well with the group I could tell we'd be spending a lot of time with her and Leah which was great! We decided to move our wee party to a club since Quil was dying to meet some city girls.

When we arrived at the club we found a booth and Emmett ordered us all a drink.

"Let's go dance" Rose suggested after a few rounds of drinks.

"Totally" Alice replied jumping up out of her seat and leading us towards the floor.

After dancing to a few songs Leah had an admirer.

"Leah that guy is totally checking you out!" Nessie squealed nodding her head in the direction of the bar.

"Really?" she asked intrigued looking towards the bar.

"Oooo he's cute" Alice exclaimed looking at the guy Nessie was meaning.

"Very" added Rose, "Who's up for another drink?"

We all told her what we wanted and she walked up to the bar with Leah. Before long Leah and the cute mystery man had struck up a conversation so Rose left them to it and walked back towards the dance floor with smile on her face.

"His name's Blake and he's a total gentleman" she informed us.

"They look like they really hit it off" I said glancing towards them sitting at the bar talking and laughing. I was really pleased Leah was having such a good time.

"Oh they have" Rose replied, "Match made in heaven I'd say" she added.