Chapter 8: Poor, Poor Edward Cullen.

Bella's/Izzy's POV

"What the fuck Izzy!"

"Go back to sleep, Corey."

I pushed past him and slammed the door. I didn't really care that I'd woken him up. The kid slept all the time so it wasn't like I was interrupting precious snooze time and besides he could always catch up on it later. Right now I needed him and he would just have to deal.

"I would but now that you're here you could help a brother out." He grinned gesturing to the large bulge in his track pants.

That kid is too damn cocky for his own good.

I rolled my eyes and he shrugged. "Can't blame me for trying."

Corey had lived across from me for about a year and even though he was what some would call chocolate covered goodness wrapped up in yummy muscles he really wasn't my cup of tea. That of course never stopped him from trying though and he was extremely lucky to be still alive. On a few occasions I had caught him getting an eyeful of some of my goodies through our opposing windows, so I felt that gave me the right to call in a few favours. I pretty much owned his ass. Under all his sexual innuendos though he was a good kid and I tried to look out for him. He was only twenty years old and had lived in some hick town before coming to Seattle to study engineering. So I had a soft spot for him even if he was always trying to get me to touch his hard spot for him.

Because of my previous run-ins with the law, bikey thugs, blinged up executives I always kept some cash and clothes at Corey's as a back up plan. It was rule number one in Kirk's book. Always have a back up plan.

I watched Corey yawn, stretch his hands over his head and crack his neck. I smiled as my eyes made their way over his tightly formed pecs and abs. I had done that to him. When he first came to town, he was nothing but a skinny little country runt. I made him start boxing and I taught him everything I knew. He was eternally grateful to me because his body now helped him snag some ass, and that in Corey's opinion was what the big city life was all about.

I was glad that I still didn't find him attractive because I doubt he could handle me as a lover. He grinned smugly at me as I looked him over. Deluded much kid! I snorted at him and marched into his room, grabbing my clothes from the dresser I claimed and went in for a shower. After I got dressed, I walked out and opened his fridge. I hadn't eaten in ages and I was starving. Corey was good at keeping it stocked and I smiled as I grabbed the last two pieces of a pizza. I shut the fridge with my hip and walked over to the window. Corey who was now sitting on his green ottoman whistled lowly.

"Wow, Iz hot date."

"Something like that." I grinned.

I stuffed the pizza in my mouth and turned to the window. From here I could see right into my apartment. I parted the blinds and heaved a sigh. They were still there.

Nosey god damn vampires.

"What is it Iz? Mafia, the Yukuza?" Corey whispered huskily in my ear. I'm sure he was trying to be sexy but it just irritated me. His hands snaked around my waist and he hooked his fingers into my jeans. This boy is thick. I felt Corey grind himself into my backside.

Oh God, this boy IS thick.

And incredibly stupid.

I turned around quickly and grabbed his thickness and twisted. His eyes widened and I felt a thrill go through me when he shrieked like a girl.

God you're masochistic.

"How many times, Corey?" I whispered. "How many times?"

"Izzy… please, let go… crushing my manhood." He pleaded. His eyes crossed in pain and I smirked as I let go. He groaned and fell to the floor shriveling his big frame into a fetal position.

"Fuck Iz! You keep doing that I'm gonna need a new nut."

"And you keep thinking you're in with a chance and I'll keep crushing your nuts. Got it?"

"Got it."

I turn back to the window and I could see Emmett and Alice gesturing wildly at each other. I giggled when Alice slapped Emmett and on sheer instinct Emmett slapped Jasper. Jasper looked shocked and then put the mojo on him and Emmett was suddenly crying in the corner like a two year old. Three stooges, you have competition. Rose, who of course, had the same pissed off look the entire time decided that she was bored enough and wanted to leave. Emmett got over his sudden toddler tanty and followed her out casting dirty looks at Jasper who looked extremely happy with himself. Alice was the last to leave. I watched her look up at where my rug hung and for the briefest of moments I thought she would destroy it. But she just huffed and closed the door. I turned around and found Corey had made it to the freezer and was now cupping frozen peas on his lap, wincing slightly.

"Corey I need you to do something for me," I said in a disgustingly sweet voice.

He glanced up at me warily and when he noticed my posture and the sly smile on my face he grinned at me.

How easy was that?

"What's in it for me?" He raised his eyebrows suggestively and I placed my hands on my hips.

He never stops.

"You get to keep your balls, boy." His face fell and he nodded sadly.

"Deal."

I filled him in on what needed to be done and then gave him a hug. He hugged me back chastely and I knew he would worry about me. I patted his hand and smiled at him before turning back to the window.

I watched as they stepped into the street, Emmett lagging behind scuffing his shoes against the asphalt. I couldn't help but laugh when Rose told him to get in the car and he sat down in the middle of the road and screamed, "I don't wanna!" Rose stormed over to him and twisted his ear yelling at him that four year olds behaved better than him. Once Rose had him in the Jeep she signaled to Jasper and Alice who were driving a silver Aston Martin Vantage and they sped off down the street. I quickly pecked Corey on the cheek and flew out the door. I ran down to where I stashed my bike and sped off after them hoping that some of that shock I laid on them earlier hadn't worn off and they wouldn't notice me following them. Luck was apparently on my side.

For once I was glad that they really didn't need to look in the rear view mirror, what with their vampire reflexes. That always bugged me when I was driving with Edward. He wouldn't even pretend for me. Now it had turned into a benefit for me. Kind of ironic. Both Alice and Rose continued to drive faster and faster, weaving out of the sparse traffic that dotted the highway. It took all my control not to speed up and race them. I was used to pushing the limits of my Ducatti and enjoying how my body reacted to the force of gravity trying to slow me down. On numerous occasions I raced stupid teenagers thinking that they had street cred just because they owned a fast car. Owning a fast car is one thing, knowing how to handle one is another. I loved taking their money and watching burst into tears. Well they only cried when they refused to give me their money and after they told me to fuck off. After that I'd beat the shit out of them.

Who really cares about the details though.

It only took an hour to arrive at the property and I was surprised by the fact it was so desolate. From what I knew of the Cullen's previous properties they were always close to town even if they were safely disclosed from human attention.

I pulled my motorcycle off into the trees at the start of the drive. I jumped off, sliding my helmet off and placing it on the back. I kicked the stand over quietly, all too aware that seven vampires were about hundred and fifty feet from me. I glanced up at the house. It was a renovated three storey Victorian house. Expansive but surprisingly it suited its surroundings. No doubt Esme had something to do with that. It was painted a light green and the windows and eaves were a stark white. It was really quite quaint. I wonder if they feel more at home here considering most of them came from that era. I stopped taking in the house and focused on them. I watched as they jumped out of their cars, blurring slightly as they headed into the house.

"Fuck Emmett, you ding my car and I'll wallop you!" Jasper yelled.

"You wish brother o mine." Emmett snorted. I suppressed the laugh that threatened to bubble out of my mouth. I would love to see Jasper wallop Emmett. I've often wondered who would win.

When I heard the door close I ducked and sprinted for the house. I smiled at myself thinking how stupid the whole situation seemed. Girl falls in love with vampire, vampire breaks girl's heart, girl goes all ninja on a house full of bloodsuckers. I couldn't help myself as I put in a jedi roll as I ran for cover.

Jeez, where is the mission impossible music when you need it, huh?

I smiled softly thinking how lovely the sound of dropping jaws made. It was my favourite sound in the world these days and I knew that six were definitely coming my way. Emmett had soothed away any need to hear him drop his jaw at the club.

Get ready Cullen's I'm gonna shock the humanity back on ya!

"Let go. Let me go. I'm going to kill him. I'm going to rip your fucking head off. You ruined EVERYTHING"

Wow, Alice sounded pissed. I desperately hoped that all this aggression was not directed at Edward cause then she would ruin all my fun. I stood up out of my crouch and smiled at myself. Buffy eat your heart out! I'm gonna slay some real vamps, Izzy style. I silently went up the stairs and stopped outside the door. I was suddenly unsure of what to do. Should I knock or just barge in? I took a moment to think. Which was really kind of stupid because suddenly Bella came charging out.

God I'm really going to do this. I'm going to see Edward. I'm going to talk to him. I'm going to see his lips move and his eyes. Oh his eyes.

Oh my god Izzy! What the fuck?

I closed my eyes, trying to rein the little pipsqueak in and leaned against the door frame. I was thankful that Kirk had taught me how to slow my heartbeat way down or they would of all heard it hammering away. Happiness, hope, fear, hate all did a merry go round in my head.

Fuck, squash those feelings right now.

I was praying that since Alice seemed to be having an episode that Jasper would be concentrating on her rather than me.

Just then I heard a growl and suddenly the door flung open. I stared for a moment taking in the beautiful creature that stood before me. He was breath taking of course. He was wearing dark grey pants and a forest green t shirt that hugged his frame nicely. His hair was as messy as ever and his eyes were a deep honey color. He hadn't changed one iota and yet there was something different about him.

No time to dwell on that Iz. Let's do this shit.

He stared stupidly at me like he couldn't believe that I was actually here. It brought a tiny smile to my face. Already I had the upper hand.

Just keep it cool Izzy.

Yeah, put your game face on.

"Hello Edward," I purred.

Ooooh well done.

When I saw that he wasn't going to invite me in I marched past him stopping when I saw all the Cullen's on the stairs with varying looks of shock on their faces. Except Emmett. He was waving madly at me and yelling 'Hi Izzy, hi Izzy.' I grinned at him and waved back. Alice was clutching Jasper's shirt and peeking out at me, shyly. I knew I had hurt her feelings before and now I felt like a royal ass.

"Alice," I crooned softly at her. "I'm so sorry, honey, I didn't mean to…"

Before I had a chance to finish she was in my arms, sobbing. I rubbed her back softly and looked over at Jasper who gave me a weak smile before disappearing upstairs. I looked at Rose, who gave me a curt nod, turned and followed Jasper. As she passed Emmett, she grabbed his wrist in a vice like grip and pulled him forcibly.

"But Rose, I want to play with Izzy." Emmett whined as Rose battled to get him to follow her. Alice stopped sobbing and stepped away from me.

"Oh Bella, it's not your fault. It's my jerk of a brother's fault." She said glaring at him over my shoulder. I chuckled at her and ruffled her hair. She looked at me shocked.

"I have a surprise for you. Seeing as I wasn't a very nice hostess before, I thought I'd bring a peace offering."

Suddenly she was dancing on her toes and clapping her hands. Just like old Alice. Jeez vampires sure were flippant with their emotions. I looked beyond her to where Carlisle and Esme were standing, a mixture of shock, joy and confusion on their way too beautiful faces.

"What is it? What is it? Where is it? Show me!"

I grinned back at her, shaking my head slightly as she stomped her foot like a per petulant child. Always impatient. I leaned in slyly and she leaned in as well, as if we were telling secrets to each other.

"I got rid of it," I whispered. Well I had really just lent it to Corey, he had always liked it and it would protect him from vampires so, I was effectively killing two birds with one stone. It was just a little white lie and Alice didn't really need to know the truth. Another back up plan had played out quite well. I grinned as she squealed and launched herself at me. If I was old Bella, it would have hurt me, but Iz was tough, strong and durable and I took the brunt of her hug easily.

"It will take some time to see me again but we have plenty of time now, don't we, sis?" I said laughing at her expression. Despite myself I still felt a twinge of guilt for the other thing I was hiding from her. But for now she was happy, albeit confused and shocked but mostly happy. A low growl sounded from behind me and it brought me back to my task at hand. I turned to Esme and Carlisle hoping that they would still accept me.

"Esme, Carlisle. It is so good to see you again. I've missed you both so much and I'll explain everything to you soon but now I need a moment with your son."

The joy that flashed on Esme's face melted my heart. Carlisle on the other hand frowned and nodded before leading his wife up the stairs. Alice turned to follow them but not before squeezing my hand and smiling softly at me. I watched them as they disappeared and took a giant breathe. I turned slowly and looked at him.

He was absolutely gorgeous. My memories did me no justice, of course. I inwardly sighed as I thought of how he still had an effect on me though my anger and hate trumped that feeling easily. He was looking at me with a strange expression. I walked up to him slowly purposely wiggling my hips. His eyes darted down watching them roll and his tongue flicked out to lick his lips. God, I almost launched myself at him right then but resisted. I was strong one this time, I was the one in control, I was the one with the power.

I knew he didn't love me anymore but he was still, in a sense, a man and at one point had lusted over my body. That's what I was counting on. I knew that I was a hundred times sexier than old Bella and I had picked up a thing or two since I had seen him last. At least this time I would be holding all the cards.

When I was standing in front of him I heard him panting softly. God are all men this easy? I reached up and cupped his face. His eyes closed as he moaned and leaned into it. Oh I remember this.

"Bella," he whispered into my wrist.

My stomach twisted when I heard my name from his lips. Anger boiled through my skin and I had to take a breath to calm myself.

Buck up, Iz.

My other hand cupped his neck and I moved both of them into his hair. My fingers twisted in the soft tendrils and I pulled him hard against my mouth. His eyes opened with shock and for a moment I thought he wasn't going to bite. But he closed his eyes and leaned in to kiss me. His hands wrapped around me and I molded myself to him, hitching my leg up and around him. He moaned in my mouth. I took the opportunity to shove my tongue into his mouth, thinking I would only get one chance. Once again his eyes opened with shock but he closed them quickly and his tongue met mine with more eagerness than I remember him ever having before. This was heavenly. I could do this forever. But I knew I had a job to do. I broke our kiss and and pressed my lips softly along his jaw line till I reached his ear. I bit it hard and he hissed.

My God, that was sexy.

"Edward?" I purred in his ear.

"Yes, my love."

What the fuck! My love?

What is that supposed to mean?

God Izzy. It's just a pet name for crying out loud. Get a hold of yourself. Back to work, honey.

Oh right.

"Do you like how my body is wrapped around you, how I kissed you and bit you?" I whispered, my hand yanking his hair slightly.

"Yes." His breathing was ragged and it was thrilling.

Damn it Iz. Focus

My mind and body was fighting a raging war. I hated him. Touching him made my skin crawl. I wanted to puke and scrub myself clean. But I also felt the electricity between us. Like it or not my body still reacted at his touch. I was disgusted with it. Disgusted that part of me loved it and wanted more. It was betrayal on a very personal and solitary level.

"Do you like it, honey?" I rubbed my self against his body.

"Oh God. Yes. Bella. More than you'll ever know." I pulled back to look at his face. His eyes had rolled back in his head.

It's working, Iz, you got him now.

I leaned back and ran my tongue along the tip of his ear causing him to shiver against me.

"Well I want you to remember it for the rest of your life. Can you do that for me, honey?"

"Oh I will, Bella, I will," he moaned.

Now or never, Izzy. Move in for the kill.

I tightened my grip on his hair and scratched my nails down his neck causing him to hiss again.

"Good. Cause you'll never get another chance to touch me like that again, Cullen," I snarled into his ear.

He froze. Suddenly it was like I was hugging a gargoyle, albeit a sexy gargoyle. I disentangled myself from him and stepped away staring at him hard.

"I'm going to make you life a living hell, Edward. Because that's what you did to me," I said smiling wickedly at him. I crossed my arms and waited for him to say something.

"What…wait…how?" he scrambled for words. I smiled wider.

"I'm moving in, Cullen…"

And with that I raced up the stairs to talk to Carlisle and Esme, hoping that they would go along with my plan. I had no idea where I was going just following the lay of the house. As I passed a door I heard Alice squealing and jumping up and down. I grinned. I'm glad I had made her happy again. The world was not right if Alice was unhappy. I passed another door and I heard more squealing. I rolled my eyes and stifled a giggle. God Emmett could be immature. I turned into another hallway and saw Esme standing there. She had the biggest smile on her face as she held out her arms and I simply ran into them.

"Welcome home, Bella," she murmured into my hair.

"Her name is IZZY!" Emmett shouted.