I do not own Twilight.

OK so far I think you guys made it clear that you want a sequel. Well...... I've got some ideas down and the sequel will be rated M only for a few reasons *cough cough ENGAGEMENT cough cough* But other than that, it pretty much has the same vibe as this story (in my mind ;D). Moving on!!

BPOV

We arrived at my apartment in about fifteen minutes, rushing in any opportunity we had. Edward and I made it to the door where Alice was waiting outside.

Edward's arm tightened around my waist.

"Bella! Thank god you'---" Alice froze when the door opened. I widened my eyes and swatted Edward's arm away from my waist.

"Um, hi Dad. Jake." I smiled sweetly as I gave them both a hug.

"Bella," Jacob said in a harsh voice. I guess he wasn't so into me and Edward dating.

"Isabella Swan. We need to talk. Now," My dad said in a similar tone to Jacob's. I followed him into our apartment when he closed the kitchen door.

"How do I begin?" He asked. "Let's see. Me and Jacob try and surprise you by coming early, and Alice tells me that you're at Edward's. Alone. No Emmett or Jasper or the girls. What am I supposed to make of that?" Crap. He probably thinks I'm some whore.

"Dad, me and Edward just ate dinner there and watched movies. By the time we were done, it was raining really hard and he didn't want me to go home in that. That's all that happened," I answered truthfully.

Charlie's expression stayed the same. "Bella, I don't want you doing anything you regret with him."

"Dad, we've been best friends since 3rd grade and you're worried about me being around him now?"

"Bells, have you seen the way he looks at you?" His expression softened. "I could see he's very much in love with you."

I scrunched my eyebrows. No. He couldn't. He could never love me, could he?

"I just want to know the best for you. You never know when his hormones will--"

"Ugh, dad, no sex talk please! I think I have it memorized from mom!"

Charlie chuckled. "OK, Bella. But I think you may have another burden." I suddenly remembered. Jake.

I sighed. "He's mad."

"Beyond that, Bella." He patted my shoulder before walking out of the kitchen. Edward came in with a worried expression.

"Are you all right?" He enveloped me in a hug.

"I'm fine. Dad's paternal instincts kicked in, I guess." The door creaked. Time to face the music. I let go of Edward and turned around. Jacob's face was unreadable.

"Do you mind?" He asked, looking at me, then glancing at Edward. Edward gave a short nod and left.

"Bella--"

"Jake, before you say anything, Charlie already covered the 'I'm just watching out for you' thing."

To my surprise, he smiled. "I was just gonna say I'm happy for you. Your dad gave me 20 bucks to do that whole 'angry' thing back there." I punched his arm playfully.

"When are mom and Ness getting here?" I asked.

"Probably tomorrow. They wanted to get some extra shopping done." I smiled and we both walked out of the kitchen.

"Bells, I should get back to the hotel. Billy's there and he's not getting any younger." He gave me a hug.

We all waved good bye to him before he left.

"Oh Bella! This came in the mail," Alice said, handing me a thick manila envelope. Edward pulled me down into his lap as I opened it. I pulled out folded thick paper bound in a rubber band and a packet. It said on the cover in loopy script:

Rules, Tips, etc. for the ANNUAL MISSES' PERFORMING ARTS Ball

I tossed that on the coffee table and looked at the thick sheets of paper. Formal invites.

"How come they sent you fancy paper? We already know that you want us to be there?" Emmett asked.

"You need the invites to get in," I informed him. The date of the ball was on October 11th, just over a week after the bet ended.

"Yes!!" Jasper said when he read the invitation. "That means Sunday Football nights are back on!!" He high fived Edward and Emmett.

"No! Not yet! After September 31st, then you can have all your football fun," Alice said. "That reminds me Bella! I need you to go over the music list with me and what type of food should be served."

"Definitely something I can eat easily," Emmett added.

We continued watching random shows on T.V until we all agreed to get some lunch. Me, Rose, and Alice all went into the kitchen to look for something to cook for lunch. We ended up having burgers and fries, and spending the rest of the afternoon playing guitar hero and monopoly, which of course, I won against Emmett. Jacob headed back to the hotel, and the guys went back to their apartment for the night.

OK, I was originally gonna leave it here for the night, but I'm gonna be nice and continue ;)

Time lapse: to Bella's birthday (not the party)

I opened my eyes to the shining sun creeping into my room. I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around me from behind.

"Happy birthday," a familiar musical voice whispered. I smiled and flipped over kissing Edward's nose.

"Thank you." Usually I dreaded this day, but I actually found it very pleasant. He let me sit up to stretch and he pulled a bouquet of pink lilies.

"Edward!" I flung my arms around his neck and drew him in for a kiss. The kiss didn't last long, thanks to Emmett and Jasper barging in.

"Sorry birthday girl, but the make out session has to wait. Alice has some last minute details on the party favors I think?" They smiled before leaving the room.

I sighed and fell back into Edward's chest. "The party's not until Saturday."

"You know Alice..." We both laughed and Edward left for me to change and take a shower. The parental units plus sister and Jake's family were coming over at around 6, and I had a lot to do. For one, my mom's gonna yell at me if she sees a single tiny wrinkle on my 2 new dresses, and two, I have no idea what to cook for them.

...

"Bella! Baby! It's so good to see you again!" My mom sang when she came in, giving me a hug and a kiss on the forehead. Nessie and Jake followed in a similar suit, each giving me a present.

"Thanks," I said in fake enthusiasm.

"Open them!" Nessie said. I sat on the couch while everyone crowded me. Nessie gave me a new silk nightgown (Charlie was not pleased) and some fluffy slippers. Jake gave me a giant wolf stuffed animal.

My mom gave me hers and Charlie's next. It was a dark blue velvet box wrapped up in one big bow. Inside laid a pair of sapphire drop earrings.

"Since you got your ears pierced..." Charlie said. I smiled and put them on, for my parents. Alice gave me her present next, a Gucci heart necklace. Jasper and Emmett gave me a full midnight pomegranate bath set from bath and body works. Edward just winked and whispered, "Later."

We ate chicken parmesan and soon my family and Jake's went back to their hotels. Edward brought me to the kitchen, where we were alone.

"I want to give you my present now," he said.

I nodded.

"Close your eyes." I obeyed, and felt him lift my wrist up, snapping a bracelet into place. "You can open them."

On my wrist, a silver chain hung with a diamond, heart shaped, cut into tiny little facets, and sparkled in the dim kitchen lights.

"Edward...." was all I could say.

"I know it's not really your forte, but--" I cut him off with a kiss. He kissed back with as much passion as me. He lifted me up and placed me on the kitchen counter, never breaking the kiss. We pulled back for air.

"Edward, this has must've cost you a fortune." I said when I finally caught my breath.

"It was actually my grandmother's. Esme said it would've made a great present. But if you don't like it, I could always get something different."

I lifted my wrist to admire the gem. "I love it."

His eyes lightened up with excitement and kissed me again before setting me back down on the ground. I climbed up the stairs to change into something comfortable.

"Isabella Swan, where are you going?" Alice's voice rang throughout the apartment.

"Um, my bedroom?"

"No you're not. You have a part 2 to your birthday."

"Alice!" I whined.

"Come on Bella! I already had everything planned out. Please?" She put on her puppy dog face.

I rolled my eyes. "Fine. Where are we going?"

"Clubbing."

Haha Alice can be so cruel! But it's all good fun. Review?