Author's note: Things get a little heated in this chapter, enjoy!
Disclaimer: SM owns Twilight, I just own copies of the books, movies….
Rose was the one who had put two and two together first to be able to ask the question first.
Chelsea and Tara winced looking at me for a reaction.
"Is he?" Rose demanded, "I'll kick his ass" she warned.
"Uh yeah he is, I'm really sorry Bella" Tara finally replied.
I nodded once and felt Edwards arm snake around my waist.
"You know what? It's fine" I told them smiling.
"What?" everyone asked all at once.
"It's okay, I've moved on from all of that, if he's here that's fine" I told them all.
Alice narrowed her eyes, "If you're sure?" she asked.
I nodded again.
"But if he tries any shit…" she warned.
I laughed, "You have my permission to do whatever you want."
Alice smiled at Rose and the guys all seemed happy with the arrangement so we headed inside.
"Look who's here!" Tara announced as we walked into the yard where everyone was relaxing in chairs or on the lawn.
I spotted Brad sitting with a couple of his friends over near the grill, I looked away quickly not wanting to get his attention.
For the next few hours he left me alone which suited me fine, I caught up with all of my old friends and introduced them all to Edward and the gang.
After we all had dinner I headed inside to the kitchen to grab us all another beer, where I finally came face to face with Brad.
It was inevitable of course.
"Hi Bella" he said from his spot leaning up against the counter.
"Oh hi" I replied looking up from the box of beers I had been staring at.
He smirked at me, "You're looking good Bells."
I cringed saying nothing.
"Really good" he continued, moving closer and appraising me with his creepy eyes.
"What do you want Brad?" I asked him getting annoyed.
"I just want to catch up with you Bella, I miss you" he replied winking.
Ew gross.
"Uh huh" I replied looking away again to the beer box and grabbing six out to put on the counter.
"So are you really seeing that guy out there?" he asked sidling over to me.
"Yes I am, his names Edward" I replied not able to hide the irritation in my voice.
"Ooo touchy touchy, having problems at home?" he questioned smirking again and putting his arm around me.
"Don't you dare touch me!" I spat.
"Aw come on Bella, you know you're still attracted to me" he sneered.
"In your dreams" I said raising my voice.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" Edward demanded walking into the kitchen.
"We're just catching up man, chill out" Brad sneered.
"It didn't sound like that to me" Edward replied angrily, "If she says don't touch her then don't touch her" he spat.
"And what the hell are you gonna do?" Brad asked dropping his arm and sauntering towards Edward.
"I don't think you really want to find out" Edward replied still fuming.
Brad laughed in response, "Who the fuck do you think you are talking to me like that?"
"I'm her boyfriend you bastard" Edward snarled.
I watched on in shock, I wasn't sure what to do. Things were getting totally out of hand.
"She knows she still wants me" Brad retorted, "she shouldn't have broken up with me in the first place, it's not my fault one woman isn't enough for me."
"You're a low life dick" Edward snarled.
"And she's a fucking bitch" Brad yelled.
And then Edward snapped.
I watched in horror as Edward's fist met Brad's jaw and all hell broke loose.
"Stop!" I screamed at them, helpless.
The next thing I knew Emmett and Jasper came storming into the kitchen ripping Edward and Brad apart.
Edward was now sporting a cut lip while Brad looked far worse off; it looked like Edward had won that fight.
"Oh Edward" I cried touching his face, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine love" he reassured me.
"What the hell bro?" Emmett shouted holding Edward back while Jasper was taking care of Brad.
"He deserved it Em" Edward replied, "He was talking badly about Bella, I couldn't just stand by and let him talk about her like that." He then turned to face Brad, "If you ever speak badly about her ever again you'll be a lot worse off than this" he threatened.
Emmett turned to glare at Brad, "And you'll have me to answer to too" he warned.
Jasper kicked Brad out of the kitchen and informed Chelsea about what had happened. She went completely mental throwing him out of the house after slapping him and telling him to never show his face around here again.
"I'm sorry for scaring you love" Edward said suddenly, wrapping his arms around me, "I just couldn't stand by and let him say that about you."
"Thank you for standing up for me" I told him, "Are you sure you're okay? I think we should head back to the hotel so I can clean up your lip."
He reassured me he was but thought leaving would probably be a good idea.
We all said our goodbyes and headed out to the car.
When we got back to the hotel I cleaned up Edward's lip and filled the others in on what had gone down in the kitchen.
They were all furious and Rose was keen to pay Brad a little night time visit. We all talked her out of that idea; it wasn't that we were worried about Rose getting hurt just getting into trouble.
We left Phoenix a week later after making promises to catch up more often. I was glad to be heading home after the drama my return to Phoenix had caused and I wasn't planning a returning visit anytime in the near future.