We pulled up in the Cullens driveway & stared at the house with trepidation. We all got out and walked up the path to the door; it was silent even the birds in the trees were quiet.

Rose knocked on the door; we shifted awkardly while waiting for someone to answer, the door swung open and Emmett stood there with tears running down his face.
Grabbing Rose he dragged her inside and motioned for us to follow; stepping inside i was nervous i knew Carisle and Esme but i didnt know if i would be comfortable with all this saddness as it kind of made me anxious.

I walked into the living room, i went up to Esme and gave her a tight hug. I turned to Carlisle, hugging him tightly i let him go and looked at them both and told them how sorry i was for their loss.
Looking towards the others i noticed Emmett introducing them to the most beautiful guy i had ever seen, he had copper and bronze hair that stuck up everywhere in a style that would only suit him and made him look like he had just got out of bed after a good night making love, how i wished to run my hands through that; he must of felt me staring as he quickly looked up and i gasped at the intense emerald green eyes staring back at me. His eyes looked pained, he had tears running down his face, all i wanted to do was go up and hold him tight, but i knew i couldnt now was not the time to be having these thoughts about a boy who had lost his family. I realised everyone was looking at me i blushed and quickly looked away, i grimaced as i thought even if i somehow managed to try and talk to him i would fail miserably as im too shy to talk to new people.

Figuring i should at least try and go introduce myself to him i slowly walked over to my friends, i stopped next to Alice and looked up at Emmett, he was looking at me, he cleared his throat saying;
"Bella this is Edward my cousin,"
"Edward this is Bella one of my bestfriends,"
Turning my head to look at Edward, i gave him a small smile a said,
"Hello Edward, it's nice to meet you, im sorry about your loss."
I looked into his gorgeous eyes, seeing all his emotions that he was holding in, i was heartbroken for him.
"Hello Bella, its lovely to meet you too, thankyou for your condolances."

His voice was musical and sensual, i could honestly listen to him talk all day. I felt awkward thinking the thoughts i was having so i turned away from the group and walked up to Esme, asking

"Esme? is there anything you would like me to do?"
She looked up at me saying
"Thankyou Bella, if you dont mind i would love some help in the kitchen, i know how much you love to cook."
"What would you like me to cook? i could do my lasagne if you would like?"
"That would be lovely, to be honest i have not felt like doing much, i think if i did i could not concentrate anyway."
I wrapped her up in my arms and told her,
"Its ok i do not mind helping, you know how i feel about you guys your family to me"

Looking inside myself i knew how i felt about the Cullens, i loved them they have always treated me like one of the family. I'm lucky to be able to call them my family.
Walking out to the kitchen, i got to work pulling out all the ingrediants i would need for the lasagne. Moving around the kitchen as if it was my own, i got lost in my own thoughts, thinking about Edward and his family i could not imagine what it would feel like to loose your whole family at once, i knew mine were not the best but i could not imagine loosing them. My chest constricted just thinking about it. Wrapped up in my thoughts i did not notice the others had come into the kitchen.
"Bella?"
"Bella?"
Looking up as i jumped at the sound i blushed when i saw all of them staring,
"Sorry about that i was concentrating on cooking, did you need me?"
"No Bella we were just wondering what you were cooking as it smells delicious" Emmett grinned.
Laughing at him i replied;
"Emmett you think everything i cook is delicious, im making lasagne i just put it in the oven, i hope its ok?"
"Its more then ok Bells, i love it!"
Everyone laughed at Emmett, i noticed Edward even managed a chuckle. He caught me staring, blushing i asked him,
"Edward i hope you like lasagne, if not i can make you something else?" i blushed again, looking down i waited for his answer;
"Bella, i love lasagne, i may not be up to eating at the moment but i will try and eat something, i havent eaten since this mor..." he choked on his words, putting his head in his hands he cried, I felt so helpless! Not knowing if i should go and hug him or let someone else do it, i looked around and noticed the others were in shock; even Emmett, i made up my mind.
Walking around the bench to where Edward sat i grabbed his hands taking them away from his face, my heart broke when i saw his pain, he looked at me; taking me by surprise befor i had a chance to do anything he shook my hands off his and wrapped his arms around my waist holding me tightly.
My arms went instinctively around Edwards body i held him while he cried, i took one hand running it through his hair, as he cried, i felt moisture on my own face; through my tears i saw, Emmett slip to the floor with Rose hholding him while they both sobbed, Alice and Jasper stood there with tears falling from their eyes, i could not see Carlisle & Esme but i could hear their sobs. Crying even harder i realised we all felt the tradgedy that had befallen Edward.
As much as i did not want to let Edward go, i forced myself to i looked into his eyes as he said
"Thankyou" All I could do was nod before i turned back towards the oven to take out the lasagne. Serving dinner everyone sat in the kitchen trying to eat, noone knew what to say.
Edward was the first to speak "I want to thankyou Aunt Esme & Uncle Carlise for taking me in, you didnt need to but im so glad you did as i do not know how i will cope without someone being there for me, mum and dad would be happy i think to know im with you."
"Edward..Sweetheart we love you, we would not want you anywhere else you are family and we are always there for our family." Esme replied softly, Carlisle nodding beside her. Edward turned his head towards Emmett and said
"Emmett Thankyou for being there for me when i needed my family, well your more then family your like my brother and bestfriend in one, i have never thought of you as my cousin, more like i loved you as my brother. Also i want to thankyou for introducing me to your friends, it means alot to know they are there for me aswell" He glanced my way as he spoke and slightly grinned a crooked smile.
Emmett smiled at Edward and our group before he spoke;
"Edward there is no need to thank me, its what a family does, as for my friends... well they are more like adopted members of the family, im glad you will be living and going to school with us, im just so sorry that you lost your family, i loved them all so much." It became quite once again so i stood up and started clearing away the dishes. Once the girls and i had washed up, we realised that it was late. We walked into the living room; Rose spoke,
"We better be off as we have to drop Bella & Alice off home, once again we are sorry for you loss, just know we are all here for you all if you need us Emmett has all our numbers, ring any off us anytime."
"Thankyou everyone we will keep that in mind, Bella thankyou for the wonderful meal, sorry we didnt eat much." Carlisle replied.
"Carlisle that was no problem. Esme if you need me to cook anymore meals please let me know, im happy to help." I implored to her. Edward got up out of his chair and told us he would walk us out, we all said our goodbyes to Carlisle and Esme.
Walking to the car I realised Edward was walking beside me; i quickly glanced at him; he glanced back and softly asked;
"Umm..Bella i was wondering if it wasnt to forward of me, if it was ok if i could have your number?"
I blushed, shocked he wanted my number, smiling i replied "Edward of course you can have my number, if you would like you could enter yours in my phone and ill text you when i get home?"
He looked at me with that sexy crooked grin, making me blush once again, handing him my phonw he quickly put in his number and handed it back. Looking into my eyes he soflty whispered
"Thankyou Bella" with that he walked away.

Getting into the car with the others i noticed everyone was looking at me curiously, i shrugged and looked out the window. It didnt take long to get to my house, i was realived no-one asked me any questions; because honestly i did not know how to answer them.

Laying on my bed i fiddled with my phone thinking of what i should text Edward, sighing i went to the messages and typed:

Hey E its bella leting you know im home. it was great meeting you :) B

I clicked send then waited for a reply, to say i waited patiently would be an understatment. My phone vibrated in my hand, i gasped, why was i so nervous...i slowly read the text from Edward:

hey B, thankyou for everything you did for me tonight, i haven't felt anything today :( that is until you hugged me, i really hope to see you tomorrow when i start school :) E xo

i grinned to myself and wrote a reply E :) im glad i was there for you i feel this is the beginning of a great friendship i will see you 2moro sweetdreams E. :) B xox

I sighed and snuggled into my blankets i fell asleep thinking of his emerald eyes.