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Ch. 5

Best Night

JPOV

When I got home, I realized something was off. It was quiet, too quiet. Bella is usually in the kitchen around this time.

I just came back from a meeting that was urgent. I've been working on this case for about four weeks straight about a guy named Aro, who supposedly killed his family. They say he killed his wife of five years and their little girl at the age of three. Aro defended himself saying he would never do that. He loved them to much and wouldn't be able to live with himself if he did. The thing is, is that Aro and his wife had an argument one day and the next day she was found dead with their child in the floor in the living room. Aro was at work at the time and said he didn't know anything about it and every time he was interviewed he cried, saying that he missed them, but from the way I see things I couldn't trust him just yet. I wanted to make sure I was a hundred percent right before I made any decisions on this case.

When I left the house that morning I realized I didn't leave Bella a note or anything but then I knew she would know I would be at work especially at this time in the morning. Where else would she think I would've gone to?

With that thought I continued on my case with my partner Leah Clearwater. We've known each other for a while now and I have to say, we've become good friends. Bella knew my partner was a woman but she never really got jealous or angry at me. She was a little iffy in the beginning but knew she was my partner no matter what, and she finally gave up the little iffy moment.

During the case Leah and I would really only work together, even though we had other people on our team. After a while, when Leah and I had a break, we would go to lunch together. Nothing romantic just friends. I'm not going to lie, I did have a crush on her but I was with Bella. We've been together for a while but it actually feels like forever. I really do love her and I would give her everything she wanted. All she has to do was ask and if the worst comes to happen….. I'll let her go. Or I'll at least try too. All I want for her is to be happy and if there's another guy out there she wants then so be it. Don't get me wrong, it will be difficult giving up the love of my life but if he makes her more happy then I can, I'll let her leave my life. If that does happen then I'll be checking up from time to time to make sure she's treated right.

But lately there has been this conflict going on. We never said anything but I could feel something was off. It was like this block messing up our connection. She never looked at me like she used to when we first started to date. Now she looks at me with this I-love-you-but-not-in-a-romantic-way but maybe it was just me. I think its just the stress of work clogging up my mind and I'm not going to lie, work has been cutting our relationship down. I'm not intimate with her anymore nor do I touch her for that matter. I mean, everything has been so differently lately that I feel like I can't even process anything. I just want to relax and sleep for days.

So when I called Bella that day I had a feeling something bad was going to happen. It scared me. So when we talked I got angry saying she never called me and the only reason I did that was because I didn't know what could happen. What was she going to say? Was it bad? Good? I didn't know how I handle the way my body was reacting. The only way for me, was to be angry. I know she didn't say anything yet but I just had this thick sickening feeling and I felt like my stomach dropped.

Then that moment came. She asked me the questions that I dreaded most. Even though it sounded simple to me, I had to know why she wanted to know. How do I think about her. She was everything to me and I would do anything for her. I really would but the way Bella has been lately made my mind replay everything going on.

She never looked at me with the I-love-you eyes or the look boyfriends and girlfriends give each other and I'm not going to lie, now that I recall everything I haven't looked at her the same way but that doesn't change the way I feel about her.

Its that look a brother and sister give each other.

So when I went to answer her question. I asked her first. What she told, broke my heart. It felt like something that was once there was gone. Bella held my heart and telling me that she wants to break up made me realize that this whole time I could've told her how I felt. Everyday when I would go to work, I would say 'see you' or maybe a simple kiss. In fact we haven't even kissed for a really long time. This whole fact of not kissing or snuggling in bed or saying I love you made her think that I didn't see her as my girlfriend anymore. Those thoughts made me mentally kick myself. If I just told her everyday how I felt I we wouldn't be in this predicament.

Then another thought hit me. If Bella didn't want to stay in this relationship no matter happened( my fault), I wasn't going to force her to stay in it. I can't force her to love me again. I already screwed up and I'm pretty sure she doesn't want to give me another try.

From the sound of it, knowing Bella was with her friends, which was Alice and Rose, I'm assuming their boyfriends where there too. When knowing Alice I'm pretty sure there someone else with them cause I know Alice wouldn't make Bella feel like a fifth wheel. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a girl either. If it was a guy, Alice and I were going to have a talk. But if Bella doesn't want to be with me I have no choice but to accept it. I didn't want to make the break up any harder by pleading to her to not to leave me, so I told her I didn't feel the same way. That I looked at her like she was my sister when it was the complete opposite. I want her to be happy and I don't want to make her feel like she did something wrong. If she doesn't want to be with me, she doesn't. She has the right to say something in the relationship and I'm not going to do anything that will hurt her because of her choice.

I felt like breaking up with Bella was the hardest thing I ever done. I would dream about our future. Our kids running around with dark brown eyes and straight brown hair. Growing old together and watching our kids grow up to be strong, respectable, independent adults.

So what was said was done, I felt like we should do this face to face to really make it official. It doesn't feel right breaking up over the phone. Once we said we would finish this when she got home, we hung up. Now I felt like shit. I never thought this would happen and I didn't see my mistakes and now I have to deal with the consequences of not being with Bella. But if that guy Bella is with is making her happy I guess I can be happy right?

What have I done?

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BPOV

Once we made it to the boardwalk, we all paired up. When we were figuring out to what to do first, Edward always held on to me. His arm around my waist or my shoulder or if we stopped to look at the map, both his arms would go around me. I'm not going to lie, I loved it. When we finally figured it out, Edward and I decided to get on the rides before roaming around the stores and games. First we got on the mini steel roller coaster. While in line Edward would be behind me holding me with his arms around my waist. His head would be on my shoulder sometimes or I could feel his chin on my head and when we talked Edward would whisper in my ear.

It was nice knowing that even thought Jake and I aren't necessarily together I felt nice to feel single and be with Edward care free.

We were in line for about a fifteen minutes and us being ride freaks, we wanted the front seats or the very back. Edward decided to use his charms with the lady controlling the ride. She was about our age and she blushed whenever he gave her his crooked smile. So when we were at the front she let us have the front seats.

Next we went on the fireball. Its like the maXair at Cedar Point. That didn't take long to ride. We went a couple more rides and found Emmett and Rosalie waiting in line for a ride. It was like the skyscraper at Cedar Point. Edward wanted to get on it so we went up to Rosalie and Emmett and talked for a little bit till they had to get on. Two riders at one end and another two at the other. I swear when they were at the top I don't think it was Rose that was screaming. When they were flying down Emmett had the most ridiculous face. Emmett cracks me up.

After we finished riding everything we wanted, Edward and I decided to go by the games. He told me he wanted to win me something which caused me to smile. There were so many games to choose from so Edward wanted to play the game where you throw the ball and knock the bottles down. Classic. It didn't take him twice to knock the bottles down. One shot and they were gone. The man asked me what animal and I picked the lion. The biggest one out of all of them. I smiled and thanked Edward.

"Come on, you can thank him better then that." I turned and the man that gave me the lion smirked.

"I-I" I was blushing, pretty bad too.

"You guys are hear to have fun. Kiss him."

I looked at the man. He really expected me to kiss him. I wanted to but not in front of everybody.

"Come on or I'll make a scene." He said. That smirk still on his face.

My face grew darker because I didn't want him to make a scene. So I put the animal down on the stand where the guy was and turned to Edward. He also had a smile on his face but he wouldn't have it for long. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled his face down towards mine. Our lips were inches apart. His arms wove around my waist and held me close. I finally leaned forward and pressed our lips together. I think I heard some cheers but maybe it was my imagination considering how good of a kisser he was. I pulled him closer and our lips became frantic against each other but I didn't want to get to carried away since there were other people around. I pulled away and Edward followed. I did it again and he still followed. I smiled against his lips and this time he pulled back. He had that crooked smile on his face. I giggled and grabbed my lion. The man smiled and told us to have a fun night. Here comes the blush.

Edward wrapped his arms around my shoulder and we walked to find our friends.

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JPOV

I was going crazy. Its been hours since that phone call and I'm to the point where I will beg her to give me another chance. Anything if it meant I could have her in my arms.

I've been sitting at home thinking of ways I should let her go and be happy or tell her that what I said on the phone was a lie. I don't want to make it harder for her but my own selfishness was getting to me. Bella and I been together for years and to let her go so easily, I don't know what I would do without her. My mind was reeling over the fact that Bella could be with another man right now. My selfish side is hoping she isn't having a good time while my other side hope she's happy and having a good time. At this point my selfish side was winning. I cant let her go. Who knows what kind of man she's really with. Acting nice and all gentleman like in the beginning but once their alone, he'll be a big jackass.

Bella needs to be home soon. I don't like to be kept waiting in my thought like this. Its making me crazy. I need…something….someone. I picked up my phone and called the only person that could understand the situation I'm in right now. I dialed the number and they picked up on the fifth ring.

"Hello"

"Hey, Leah, I need to talk to you."

"About what?"

"Bella and I"

"Oh, ok, tell me."

"Well, Bella and I were talking on the phone and she told me she didn't want to be with me anymore. She just couldn't see us together anymore and then she asked me what I thought about her." I paused.

"Ok, so what did you say?" she asked.

"I told her I felt the same way even though it wasn't true."

"They why did you say it?"

"Because, I just want her to be happy. I don't want to keep her in this relationship when she doesn't have those feeling for me, especially when it was my fault."

"How was it your fault when she doesn't have feeling for you anymore? She cant help who she falls in and out of love with."

"Yeah but I didn't tell her or show I loved her. We don't kiss, rarely hug, and we never say 'I love you' anymore."

"Jake listen to me. No matter if you said them or not, it still wouldn't have changed anything. People say 'I love you' all the time but that doesn't mean they actually mean it. People kiss but it doesn't have to mean a real true kiss and when it comes to hugging, people do it all the time and it doesn't have to mean a real true hug. Its like I said, she cant help who she falls in and out of love with."

"Your right but I still love her."

"Yes, I know. Jake have you ever read any romantic books?" she asked.

"Yeah, why?" I asked confused.

"Did you ever hear the phrase, 'If you love her, let her go'?"

"Yes" I replied in a wary voice.

"It means if you really love her, you'll put her happiness in front of yours."

"I don't know if I can."

"Try" she said in a comforting voice. "And if she doesn't love you the way you love her, then she's not the one for you. I know its hard hearing that but you have to know that this is reality and nothings easy and always happily forever. There's going to be pain and sadness in life, but that's the price you pay when love happens. You have to go through pain and misery to find 'the one'."

I thought about it for a second. She was right. I didn't want to give Bella up but if someone else makes her happy then I'll let her go.

"And this is only the first of many. Its what keeps love so interesting. Knowing you'll go though all this complications, but in the end once you conquered those, you'll be happy. Love is complicated and that's not going to change." she said.

I sighed. Bella needs someone that will care and love her and tell her 'I love you' everyday. I love her but Leah said she may not be my true soul mate, which means there's someone out there that still didn't find their's either.

I smiled for the first time in a while. My soul mate was out there and I was going to find her. Don't get me wrong, I'll always love Bella but if she doesn't love me the same way then she not the one for me. When she gets home we'll disguise everything.

"Thanks, Leah."

"No problem, I'm always here to help out."

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BPOV

It was around five when we all made it to the beach. It was beautiful. Nobody was here besides a couple of people. Emmett, Jasper, and Edward went to get the towels and our bags while us girl picked a spot.

" So Bella, how has being Edward's girlfriend?" Rose asked.

"To tell you the truth, I love it. I never thought it would be like this."

I was smiling so wide at that point, my cheeks were hurting.

"Look at you. Your practically glowing. I've never seen you like this, not even with Jacob." Alice squealed.

My blushing was getting ridiculous.

When they guys came back, we grabbed our towels and opened them up. We all decided to lounge a bit before going in the water and that meant sunscreen lotion. Alice and Jasper did each others back while Emmett and Rose did theirs.

"Want me to put some on you…the sunscreen?" he asked.

I smiled. "Sure."

I laid on my stomach and felt him start on my shoulders and moved down to my lower back. I had already took off my tank top so he went under the bikini straps to get all of my back. He even did my legs and arms for me. Sweet.

"Your turn." I said

He smirked and laid down. I straddled his back and placed my hands on his back. When I was finished, I got up and took off my shorts. I heard a gasp beside me and looked down to see Edward on his back with his hands behind his head. Don't forget the smirk. I looked to see if anyone was watching and saw Alice, Rose, Emmett, and Jasper already heading towards the water. I thought popped in my head. A little teasing wouldn't hurt.

I smiled down at him and once my shorts were all the way off, I stepped over so both my legs were on either side of his hips. I got down on my knees and finally sat down on top of him. My hands moved up to his chest and I smiled seductively at him. His hands moved from behind his head and moved to my thighs. I leaned forward towards his ear and started playing with his earlobe. I heard a little groan from him and smirked.

"Don't start something you can't finish Bella." He groaned out.

I pulled back.

"Edward, you know I couldn't leave you unsatisfied but right now I wanna go in the water and play."

I was about to get up when his hands moved to my ass and kept me down.

"Bella, don't play with me."

"I'm not, I never said I wouldn't finish it but just not right now."

He growled. I mean he actually growled and flipped us over. I laughed.

"You think its funny, teasing someone with a bikini on?"

I laughed more when he started tickling my sides.

"Edward…stop."

"Not until you say your sorry for teasing me."

"I cant." I laughed out.

"And why is that?" He asked.

"Because your tickling me to death."

"But Bella, you just said that whole sentence while laughing, so I think you can apologize too."

"Ok..Ok..I'm sorry." Tears were coming down my face.

"Sorry for what?"

"I'm sorry for teasing you."

He finally stopped and stood up. He held out his hand and I took it. He didn't even let me stand all the way up before throwing me over his shoulder. I squealed. When we finally made it to everyone, they were looking at us with knowing smiles on their face. I blushed and Edward just smiled.

We had so much fun playing games in the water. We played chicken fight, marco polo, and the game where us girls have to get away from the guys or they dunk us.

When we dried off and began to relax. There was a spot where we could make a fire, so we did. We mostly talked and snuggled against each other with blankets. The night was a great time to just hang out and be crazy and I liked that. We were there for a couple more hours until we had to leave. I didn't want to go but I would be ok if I sat with Edward on the way back. Yeah clingy, I know but I don't care. Emmett, Jasper, and Edward grabbed all out stuff and packed them in the truck while we tried to get in it. We helped each other especially with Alice. Once we were in, Rose went to sit in the front with Emmett and Alice went to go be with Jasper. That left Edward and I in the very back. Once we were off Emmett put on some music, not to loud but loud enough that I couldn't hear Alice and Jasper talk. Edward pulled me close to him and I snuggled up with him with my head resting on his chest. My lion was sitting in my lap and I pulled it close. Half way through the ride Edward picked me up and placed me on his lap. We talked for a little bit, mostly about life.

"So, what did you think about today?" He asked.

"I liked it. I had a lot of fun." I said.

"Tell me what was your favorite part."

I smiled. " I have a lot."

"Oh really. Care to explain some of them."

I blushed.

"Hmm…they must be good since that blush is showing on your cheeks."

And that just made me blush more.

"Well, I like going on all the rides with you. Walking around and playing games….."

He raised an eyebrow for me to continue.

"Then when you bought me the lion." I said looking down.

His hand went under my chin and pushed my head up to look at him.

"You know what my favorite part was?" He asked.

I shook my head no.

"When we kissed after the man said you should thank me."

The blush was coming back.

"Want to know why?" He asked. His lips were mere inches from mine.

"Why?" I whispered.

"Because you have the best kissable lips and I didn't want to stop."

I bit my bottom lip and his eyes watched every move. He leaned down and brushed his lips against mine and I couldn't take it, my hand went around his neck and crushed our lips together. His arms wrapped around my body and pulled me close. I felt like we were teenagers again, kissing for the first time. His lips felt good against mine and I didn't want to stop. My arms moved around his neck and grabbed the base of his hair. He moaned lowly when my tongue brushed against his bottom lip. He opened his mouth and wrestled his tongue with mine. This was the best kiss I ever had but I knew we had to stop soon since we were close to home.

When Emmett pulled up to the apartment, Edward said he'll take me to my door. He grabbed all my stuff and walked to the elevator with me. I t was quiet but comfortable. When we reached me door I turned around to face Edward.

"Today was really fun and I had a good time." I said smiling.

"I did too, maybe we can do it again."

"I hope so."

"So, I'll see you around. You have my number."

"Ok"

He leaned down and kissed my cheek but I wasn't having any of that so I grabbed his head and kissed him on the lips. He pulled me tightly against him while my arms went around his neck. I felt his hands move down my waist to my ass. I moaned when we pushed me against the wall. I didn't even care if we got carried away. He picked me up and my legs wrapped around his waist. My legs tightened around him and our mouths were sealed together.

Suddenly the door flew open and Jake literally pulled me from Edward.

"Bella, what the hell are you doing with him? I told you to stay away from him"

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I know I left a cliffhanger but there's a reason for them….

Hey guys. I know it took forever but I'm on break the whole week! Thank you guys for staying with me even though it takes a while for me to update a chapter but I'm trying.! If you haven't notice, I love roller coaster. I didn't know how to describe some of the rides so I made them sound like the Cedar Point rides. I also have Bella and Edward's swimsuits on my profile for you to see.

I had to really think about Jacob's feelings toward Bella and that kind of took me a while cause I want people to really understand what he feels for Bella. I don't want to make him a bad guy even Leah. I'm trying to change some characters around. I like Leah in this one. She really knows what she's talking about.

The question…..

I wonder why Jacob hates Edward so much. I mean they don't even know each other or maybe they do. Jacob said he would let her go because he really loves her and wants to make her happy but doesn't he want her with Edward. Why? I'll let you know in the next chapter if I get enough reviews.

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