*Here's another one! I am so happy with the amount of people that have taken the time to read this story and thank you so much for those that have taken the time to review! I'm having a little trouble figuring out where to go here, but hopefully I'll figure it out! Any suggestions feel free to send me a message or an email, my email is now displayed in my profile page! Thanks again you guys!!! This chapter deals a lot with Edward and Bella :-)*

Edwards head was spinning, the shock and intensity of Bella's response sent him into over drive.

His fingertips brushed against her soft skin as they made their way up body, his right hand cupping her cheek. This whole thing was crazy, that much he knew. But none of the thoughts running through his head gave him any desire to pull away from her.

Her lips were as soft as her skin as she kissed him, causing ripples of energy to flow through his body. Bella never broke their kiss as they made their way into the large master bathroom.

Edwards strong arms picked her up in one quick swipe and quickly placed her down on the bathroom counter.

God Bella, what are you doing?

Bella ignored the thoughts that started to creep into her mind as she pulled Edward as close to her as she could get him. Her hands running through his thick brown hair as her legs wrapped around his toned waist, her mouth desperately seeking his.

Edward couldn't get enough of her, his body never seeming to be satisfied no matter how much he kissed her.

Don't let him go…

Her hands left his hair and made their way to his shirt collar, slowly undoing the buttons of his dress shirt. The dark blue fabric of his shirt gave way to the well toned yet pale skin of Edward's stomach as the final buttons were undone and his shirt fell to the floor.

Edward groaned as Bella pressed against him, his body no longer able to control the urges his body had been feeling since Bella had ended up in his arms. He made sure that hers legs were still wrapped around him tightly as he lifted her off of the counter, her warm chest pressing against his. With only the touch of his hand against the bathroom wall, Edward slowly made his way out in the hallway.

Bella lips pressed against his in a frenzy of passion, leaving the stumbled entrance into Edward's bedroom unnoticed. The sunlight shown brightly in Edward's room, the thick woods that surrounded the house were the only source of privacy in the room.

Bella's bare back met the cool fabric of Edwards comforter as he gently lay her down on his bed. His lips found her quickly once he climbed onto the bed, his body pressing down on hers.

"Edward," Bella muttered as his lips left hers and traced a trail down to her neck, gasping as she felt his teeth nibble lightly at her skin.

The kisses placed on Bella's skin intensified as her voice fell on his ears, his reaction felt as her lips found their way around his waist again.

"You have got to be kidding me," Edwards lips left her skin as the loud piano music bellowed from his poket.

"Just ignore it," Bella whispered as placed a kiss on his lips.

If he stopped, reality would come rushing in.

The piano music stopped eventually, giving Edward a moment of relief until the phone erupted again only seconds later.

Edward sighed heavily and placed one last kiss on Bella's lips before reaching for his phone.

"Alice," he muttered as he opened the phone.

"Wait, wait, calm down." Edward sat up as his sisters energetic voice came through the receiver, "What happened? No, I was busy….wait go back, he did what?"

Bella joined him at the edge of the bed, resting her head on his legs.

"That's great! No no, I can do that….you don't have to…no, she's here…." Edward eyed Bella, "Yes that's where I went this morning…no we'll be there….ok! I love you too,"

"Is she ok?"

"She's great actually, she was out with Jasper and our parents this afternoon, and well Jasper popped the question."

"He did what?!" Bella sat up suddenly.

"They're getting married, " Edward smiled. "My baby sister is growing up."

Bella ran a hand up and down the skin of Edward's back, smiling when goose bumps formed under her fingertips.

"Big news and you still manage to get to me." Edward said, placing a kiss on her forehead. "Alice has instructed me to bring us out there as soon as possible."

"In public? I'm guessing I would need to find a shirt?"

Edward chuckled, "Naturally."

"I'm guessing my t-shirt probably wont cut it either?"

Edward shook his head, "They're at Haydens in Port Angeles. And from what Alice was telling me, they require a little more of a dressy attire."

He hopped off of the bed and motioned for Bella to follow him. "Come on, I know Alice has something in that clothing store of a closet she has that you can borrow."

"Should we keep raiding your sisters closet?"

"I think she has more on her mind right now," Edward looked behind him and smiled.

"Edward?" Bella said, a look of worry crossing over her face.

"Bella," he walked towards her and placed his hands on her shoulders.

"I don't know if I can do this."

"It's just dinner Bella."

"I know, but how am I supposed to handle this? I mean, I cant just ignore it."

"Bella, listen to me. This whole thing is crazy, but you know what? I like whatever this is, and I think I might like you."

"You don't know me," Bella sighed. "And I'm not sure you want to, things are so messed up right now."

"Hey, remember what I told you? You're going to be fine, between your family and your friends, you've got enough support to make it through this. But you know what else you have?"

Bella remained silent, eyeing him curiously.

"You have me."

A look of surprise spread across Bella's face, her eyes darting over his handsome features for any sign that he didn't mean it. His amber eyes never moved from hers, no playful smile or grin on his lips.

"I don't know what's going on any more than you do Bella," his fingers brushed the skin of her shoulders. " But I think I want to find out."

Bella only smiled and let Edward wrap her in a hug, his lips placing a kiss on the top of her head as he squeezed her tight.

"Alright," Edward said as he released her. "Let's get you dressed."

The smile never left her face as she followed Edward back into Alice's room, leaning against the door frame as he disappeared into her closet.

"Here we go." He came out only a minute or so later, a black strapless dress in his hands.

"How do you know so much about your sisters clothes?" Bella asked as she took the dress from him.

"Do you know how many outfits she showed me when she was trying to figure out what to wear for her dates with Jasper?"

"Ahuh sure," Bella winked.

Edward grinned and wrapped his arms around her, placing tiny kisses on her forehead.

The happiness that flowed through Bella was incredibly strange and unfamiliar, causing a feeling of panic to creep in. Things with Edward were happening fast, but the feeling that she got from being around him was undeniable. But was it possible to feel that way towards someone already?

"What are you thinking?" He asked as the amount of silence spread.

"I'm thinking about you and about this whole thing," she said quietly. "And wondering what it is about you."

"I guess we will have to find out."

"Maybe," she kissed the tip of his nose then headed towards the bathroom.

Amazing. Edward thought and headed into his room, settling on a white dress shirt and black dress pants.

His mind drifted to the thoughts of uncertainty and wonder as he slowly buttoned the buttons of his shirt, wondering what this whole thing was just as much as Bella. He didn't know what it was about her either, but no matter how much he thought about it he couldn't think of one reason why he shouldn't find out.

"Now I'd have to say that you clean up pretty nice."

Edward turned to see Bella standing in the doorway, a playful grin sat on her lips.

"I have some pretty tough competition though. "

He couldn't help it as his eyes wondered over her figure, the black dress she wore hugged every curve perfectly as it came to a rest just above her knees. Her hair had been pulled back, resting in a loose ponytail that draped over her left shoulder.

"You're beautiful," he said finally.

"You knoiw," she said in between kisses. "We should get going at some point."

"You're right," he pulled away from her reluctantly. "We should go."

Bella concentrated walking as her head spun from Edwards kiss, his hand holding hers sent a ripple of electricity through her. The feeling of worry began to creep back inside of her as her mind focused, drifting to thoughts of Edward. She wondered what reactions were going to be when they arrived at the restaurant.

They were going for a celebration of a milestone in their friends life, but concern filled Bella when she thought of what was going to be required of her. Of course she was happy and excited for them, but the concern about what took place between her and Edward earlier that evening was still there, her mind was constantly searching for some form of a answer to why things happened the way that they did, and what was going to happen because of it. What she was feeling wasn't natural, especially not for someone she just met. She shouldn't worry, that much she knew. But she couldn't define what was going on, nor did she have any idea as to where it was going.

Your heart shouldn't be beating a mile a minute for someone you just met. She scolded herself.

"What are you thinking?" Edward asked as he took a quick glance at her, noticing the look of distress across her face.

"I'm trying not to honestly."

"It's going to be fine," he said as his hand slid overtop of hers.

God I hope you're right.

The drive from Forks to Port Angeles flew by as Bella prepared herself for the events ahead, whatever they may be.

Every once and a while she would sneak a look at Edward, who smiled even as he focused on the road ahead of him. A grin played at his lips when he'd catch her, finding his wants to be the same as hers.

The parking lot of Haydens was crowded as Edward carefully steered the black Acura through the rows of cars, keeping an eye out for any that looked familiar. Edward's family was found easily, mostly due to Alice who started waving her arms around excitedly as soon as she spotted them.

"Edward! Bella!" Alice ran towards them, wrapping them both in a hug as soon as they climbed out of the car.

"Congradulations!" Edward said, squeezing his younger sister tightly.

"Thank you!" she said, all smiles. "I still cant believe it, I feel like I could go in a thousand different directions at once!"

"I know the feeling," Jasper said as be joined Alice.

Bella smiled as her newly found friend hugged her, "I knew you could do it."

"I owe it all to you."

"How so?" Her gaze drifted from Jasper to Edward and Alice, who had joined the parents on the other side of the car.

""That's Carlisle and Esme." Jasper said as he caught her gaze drifting elsewhere.

Bella only nodded, waiting for Jasper to continue.

"I wanted to thank you Bella. If it hadn't been for you and me having the chance to meet you, I wouldn't have had that push to do it. I got motivated after talking to you, and figured that if I was going to help you that I should be taking my own advice."

"I'm glad my hitch hiking abilities came in handy, you'll have to tell my brother that."

"I'll make sure to," he said as he lead her over the group. "I owe you that much."

"And this is Bella," Alice said as the two approached her. "Bella, this is our father Carlisle and our mother Emse."

"Bella, it's a pleasure." Esme hugged, her, "I'm glad to see you made it here OK. Alice and Jasper told me of your ordeal."

"I owe it to them, that's for sure." Bella smiled at her two friends.

"How are you making out here so far?" Carlisle asked.

"Definitely wetter than Phoenix," she said causing the group to chuckle.

"Why Forks?" Carlisle asked as they walked towards the restaurant.

"I came here to stay with my brother Emmett after my parents got divorced," Bella looked back to at Edward, whom was a few paces back talking with his mother and sister. "He just got a job with a law firm out here, and we felt that things might go a little easier for me if I stayed with him."

"Oh really? I'm a lawyer myself, which firm?"

"Jennings and McBride."

"Emmett Swan?"

Bella nodded, "The one and only."

"He just made partner there! What a small world we live in," Carlisle smiled at her,

"It definitely is."

Amazement flowed through Bella as she walked along side Carlisle. Not only was his son strong and passionate, but he resembled the warm and kind personality of his parents.

"Emmett's a good man Bella," Carlisle spoke up. "I know you'll be in good hands under his care. And if there is anything Esme or myself can do for you, please let us know."

"Thank you." Bella smiled, partially out of Carlisle's kindness, but the smile only intensified as Edward approached them.

"Carlisle, Esme wants pictures of you and Alice before we go in."

"Very well," Carlisle nodded. 'it was very nice to meet you Bella."

"Making friends?" Edward asked once Carlisle joined the other half of their group.

"Trying to," Bella fought every urge she had to pull him close. "Carlisle works at my brothers firm."

"Funny how life works out sometimes huh?" Edward asked, taking her hand in his as they started to walk inside.

"Edward, what are you doing?" Bella whispered.

"Testing the waters, you know just getting a feel for everything." His hand held onto hers tightly as he walked around to the less crowded side of the table.

Bella hoped that no one would notice the sudden display of affection Edward directed towards her, she hadn't been able to prepare herself for any sort of reaction her group of friends might have.

She had been right, the concentration wasn't there.

She tried to concentrate as Jasper and Alice talked over what they wanted for the wedding, her thoughts diverting as Edward ran his fingertips up and down her palm.

Edward never broke character for a moment, contributing to ideas the group was bouncing back and forth,

Why is this so easy for him?

She looked up from her plate, her eyes immediately meeting Jaspers. Concern washed over his usually pleasant features.

"You ok?" He mouthed.

Bella only shrugged, motioning to Edward.

His eyebrows rose is curiosity as his amber eyes darted back and forth between the two. He pulled his cell phone out and punched in a message quickly, the message only taking seconds before erupting in a vibrating pulse from Bella's phone.

What did he do?

Bella looked over at Jasper briefly before she responded.

Nothing. Drop it.

You look like you're going to hurl.

Stop it.

I will. What happened?

Bella sighed and slipped the phone under the table, hoping her side conversation would go unnoticed.

I said drop it.

Nope. Something happened, your face is beat red.

Bella huffed and shut her phone, tossing it back into her purse.

Jasper frowned at her, closing his phone without breaking eye contact.

Íf you only knew Jasper. If you only knew.