Chapter 9: Sweet 16

Four years later, Bella was sitting in her room looking over her homework when there was a knock on the door. "Happy birthday," Charlie said smiling as he walked in. He walked in with a present.

"Dad, I thought I said no presents?" she asked.

"Well, the one that isn't wrapped is from me, so it doesn't count," he told her smiling.

He handed her a set of keys. Bella stared at him. "What are these for?" she asked.

"For…this," he replied leading her toward the window.

They looked outside to see a truck in the driveway. "Happy birthday," he told her.

"Wow dad really?" she asked.

"Yep bought it off Billy Black," he replied smiling.

"This is perfect thanks dad!" she told him, hugging him tight.

Charlie hugged her back wit ha smile, hugging her gently. Bella hugged him back with a smile. "Happy birthday kiddo," he said quietly. He kissed her forehead softly before letting her go.

"I just want to check my e-mail then I'll be downstairs," she told him.

Charlie nodded before walking downstairs. Bella went over to her computer, turning it on. She smiled when she saw an e-mail from Emmett, hitting the note.

Hey Bells,

Happy birthday! Sorry I can't be there, I miss you. Everything here in Alaska is interesting, cold as hell in winter. Should be no surprise. Anyways, I hope you have a happy birthday and I hope you like my gift to you.

Your Friend,

Emmett

Bella smiled before she got up from her chair and went downstairs. "Did anything from Alaska come in?" she asked.

"No, why, you expecting something?" Sue asked.

"I'm supposed to get something from Emmett," she replied.

"Nope, nothing. So, are you anxious for your birthday party?" Sue asked.

Bella shrugged a little. "I'm not into much parties Sue," she replied.

"Come on Bella it'll be fun!" Seth insisted getting up from his chair.

Charlie chuckled lightly. "Just try to have fun kiddo," he commented.

"Mom, the girls invited me to go to Port Angeles can I go?" Leah asked.

"No, Leah, I told you already. You're staying here for Bella's birthday. She was here for yours," Sue answered.

"That's because she doesn't have any friends in this town! She has one that's been adopted by some family in Alaska!" Leah exclaimed.

"Leah Sky Clearwater that is enough!" Sue scolded.

Leah huffed, sitting back in her chair. Bella bit her lower lip, playing with the leaf on her necklace. "Look what you did, you made Bella uncomfortable," Sue told her.

"Good, she should be," Leah answered.

"Leah, you want to push for another week of grounding?" Sue asked.

Bella's face was flushing deep red as she rubbed her hands together. Leah closed her mouth, poking at her breakfast. Sue smiled softly at Bella. "I hope you like your present," she told her stepdaughter. Bella stared at the still wrapped package Charlie was trying to give to her and slowly opened it.

Once the present was opened, a small smile appeared on her face. It was a diary with Bella's name inscribed on the cover. "Wow…thanks," she said smiling.

"I thought that'd be easier to put your poetry instead of dropping them all around the house," Sue commented.

"It's great, thanks," Bella, answered.

Sue nodded with a smile. "When's this party going to start?" Leah asked.

"In an hour," Sue replied.

Bella moved her fingers through her hair. She was just wishing that the party would start and end, because she just couldn't stand to listen to Leah's whining anymore. Sue patted her shoulder smiling. Leah just shot her a glare.

When it came to the party, Bella was walking around feeling awkward. The only true friend she had from school was Angela, but she wasn't there yet. Apparently there was a big surprise Angela was picking up for her that had just came in that day. Smiling, Bella walked over to each of her guests greeting them. "Hey Bells!" Jacob greeted.

"Hey Jake," she greeted smiling.

"Happy birthday," he told her, hugging her.

"Thanks," she answered.

Jacob smiled. "I have something for you," he told her. She gave him a quizzical look when he held up a dream catcher.

"Captures bad dreams," he told her.

Bella took the gift with a smile. "It's actually perfect. Thanks," she answered, hugging him. Jacob hugged her back with a smile.

"Bella come here please," Charlie called.

Bella let Jacob go and walked over to her dad. "Yea?" she asked.

"Close your eyes," he told her.

She gave him a quizzical look. "Why?" she asked slowly.

"Just close your eyes, don't make me use this," he told her holding up the blindfold.

Bella sighed. "Alright," she murmured, closing her eyes. Charlie chuckled as he held his daughter by her shoulders, leading her from the backyard.

"Where are you taking me dad?" she asked.

"Just trust me," Charlie answered.

Bella sighed as she let her father lead her to wherever he wanted her to go. She let out a sigh but then Charlie suddenly stopped, pulling away. "Dad?" she called.

"I'm here kiddo," Charlie answered.

"Can I open my eyes?" she asked.

"One more second," Charlie replied.

Bella bit her lower lip as she waited. "Alright Bells, open your eyes," Charlie called to his daughter. Slowly opening her eyes, her eyes widened in disbelief at who she saw.

"Happy birthday!" Emmett announced grinning from ear to ear.

"Oh my God!" she exclaimed.

With everyone laughing as she ran over to Emmett, jumping up to wrap her arms around his neck. "Oh my god you're here!" she exclaimed, holding onto him. Emmett chuckled, swinging her back and forth.

"How are you?" he asked, kissing the top of her head.

"Better now that you're here," she replied.

Emmett smiled as he held onto her. "I missed you so much," she told him with tears in her eyes.

"You have no idea how much I've missed you," he whispered.

She held onto him with a sniffle. He moved his hand up and down her back, closing his eyes. "How long are you staying?" she asked.

"For a couple of days, then back to Alaska," he replied setting her down.

She wrapped her arms around his waist, resting her head on his chest. "Emmett, good to see you again," Charlie commented.

"You too sir. This is my dad, Carlisle, and my mother, Esme," Emmett informed.

Bella let him go to greet his parents. "Nice to finally meet you Bella," Esme commented smiling.

"Nice to meet you," Bella answered.

Emmett smiled a little. "This is my sister, Rosalie, my brothers Jasper and Edward. And this is Jasper's girlfriend, Alice," he informed. Bella smiled.

"Nice to meet you," she told them.

"Hi! Nice to meet you!" Alice answered excitedly, hugging her.

Bella was stunned as the petite girl hugged her. "Yeah Alice gets a little excited when it comes to new people," he commented. Bella laughed a little.

"That's okay," she replied.

She bit her lower lip. "Who planned this?" she asked.

"That would've been Angela and your dad," Emmett replied.

Bella smiled as she hugged Angela. "Thanks," she told her friend.

"You are quite welcome," Angela answered.

Walking over to her dad, she hugged him around the waist. "Thanks dad," she told him.

"You are very welcome kiddo," he answered smiling.

Once she let her dad go, Emmett went up behind Bella, lifted her up off the ground and spun her around. Bella let out a shriek as she held onto his hands as he kept spinning her around. Once he set her down on the ground again, he kissed the side of her head. "This is the best birthday ever," she murmured.

"Good, was hoping that it would be," he answered smiling.

Bella smiled, closing her eyes. This was the greatest birthday she could ever ask for.