A/N: Okay, so this chapter just flowed out of me as well. I started writing and it just kept coming. I finally had to stop and leave it. I hope you all don't mind that I gloss over a couple things in here. Also, there will not be a BPOV for this chapter. I think it will be nice to only see this from EPOV.

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EPOV

I'm sixteen. I should be happy, but a part of me knows I just can't be happy without certain people with me. My mother and father are dead. And Bella is spending the day with my sister and aunt. I was getting a little upset that my sister was always stealing my Bella away from me. I mean, I could have had a serious temper tantrum and demanded that Bella spend my birthday with me, but I chose to act my age and sulk in my room alone instead.

I was listening to a bunch of music when my door banged open and practically shook the house when it bounced off the wall. "Eddie! My man! It's your birthday. Time to get out of here and par-tay!" Leave it to Emmett to disturb my solitude.

Jasper, Emmett, and Jacob came into my room. Jacob had to duck to get into the doorway and looked embarrassed to be here. I almost chuckled when I thought of our upcoming basketball tournament. The other teams didn't know about Jacob yet. He was our secret weapon. Jasper had improved his outside shot, so they would be surprised when we had this massive weapon in the center.

"Guys, can't I just stay here and wait for my girlfriend to come back. It's bad enough that your girlfriends all stole her away from me for the day." The guys all looked at each other like they knew something.

"Come on, Eddie. Let's go play some ball." Emmett practically bounded over to me and pulled me off the bed.

"Let me go Emmett! And my name is Edward. Stop calling me Eddie." I punched his arm as we walked downstairs towards the basketball court.

After a few minutes we were playing a two-on-two game. After about fifteen minutes of hard playing, we stopped to grab some water. "So, fellas, what do you know?" I asked.

They seemed shocked that I had picked up on their body language. "What are you talking about Eddie?"

"You know something. Something about why Bella wasn't allowed to spend the day with me. Now tell me what's going on." I turned to face the guys.

"Okay, fine." It was Jasper who finally spoke. "Leah, Rose, and Alice all got the brilliant idea that for your birthday they were going to give Bella a makeover. It was their idea of a birthday gift to you." They all smirked at another inside joke.

"They don't need to give her a makeover. She's perfect the way she is." I was getting steamed so I picked the ball back up and started shooting hoops again.

"I know what you mean, Edward." I was surprised that Jacob had come to join me. "You're lucky, you know. What you and Bella have is something that some people search a lifetime for. I only wish…"

I had always wondered if Jacob had a thing for Bella, but now I was certain. "Listen Jacob…"

He stopped me. "Wait, Edward. I know what you're thinking. But I don't feel that way about Bella. She's like my best friend and sister. But you're right about her. She is perfect and doesn't need a make over." He smirked at me and then stole the ball from me.

After that our pick up game resumed until we heard a car drive up. Rose's Mercedes pulled up and the doors opened. Alice and Rose got out first in new outfits. Leah got out next and came running over to where Jake stood. Despite him being sweaty, she wrapped her arms around him as he picked her up. I thought I saw a flicker of sadness in his eyes.

Then, I turned back to the car in time to see Alice pulling Bella from the car. She had always looked beautiful, but now she looked amazing. She had a new haircut and clothes, but that's not what made her beautiful. What made her beautiful was the smile that flashed on her face the moment she saw me. There was a glow in her eyes. A light seemed to radiate from within as she walked closer to me.

"Hi." I breathed. I leaned down to kiss her gently, careful not to get her dirty or sweaty.

"Hi. I missed you. You should see how much they tortured me." She smiled up at me through her thick eyelashes. I felt a wave of heat shoot through my entire body and settle near my heart. I was in love with this girl, and it took a bunch of tragedy to make me see how much I needed her.

We walked silently back into the house leaving the others downstairs. We made our way up to my room without a word. Once the door was shut behind us, Bella looked up at me and smiled.

"I missed you," she breathed before reaching up to kiss me. I felt our bodies moving across the room, like we were meant to spend the day wrapped up in each other.

I pulled away. I didn't want to be controlled by hormones. I wanted to love this woman for eternity.

"Edward," she smirked as she said my name. "I have a present for you. But you have to unwrap it." She smirked at me even more before leading one of my hands to the buttons on her shirt.

I unbuttoned her top slowly, only watching her eyes as my hands pushed the material from her shoulders and arms. When I looked down at her chest, I saw it covered in only thin blue lace. I looked back up questioningly at her when I heard something else hit the floor. Bella had removed her skirt while I had been looking at her face.

I looked back down to see Bella standing there in a sheer blue lace baby doll. My body reacted almost instantaneously. I felt that need to be with her growing in my gut as her hands worked to remove my shirt and sweatpants.

We laid beside each other, letting our fingertips dance along the other's skin. I looked deeply into Bella's eyes wondering how I got to lucky to have this goddess as my own. I kissed her passionately before removing her baby doll and panties. We lay beside each other naked in silence for a moment.

"Make love to me, Edward. I need you inside of me." This girl would be the death of me, but I needed her too. We made love that afternoon like it was our first time. We explored every inch of each other. When we finished, we made love in the shower before getting dressed and ready for my birthday dinner.

I had requested just a small dinner with my friends and family. Bella's parents arrived just as we were coming down the stairs and Renee gave me a knowing look while Charlie and Carlisle were heading towards the living room where the huge flat screen was playing a football game. The Hales showed up moments later and soon we were seated around the dining room table laughing and talking.

I was stunned by the amazing gifts I received. Carlisle and Esme bought me a silver Volvo that was quiet and sleek at the same time. It was perfect for driving around Forks. Renee and Charlie bought me new shoes for the upcoming basketball season. The Hales bought me tickets to a couple Seattle Supersonics' games. Rose and Alice bought me a nice card, but the message inside caused even me to blush. Bella smirked when she read their message. "Hope you enjoyed your present upstairs."

I gathered my emotions and was able to calm myself for the gift from Jasper and Emmett. They bought me a subscription to SI and then bought me a playbook that could be used for football or basketball. It would make playing either sport that much easier. I was astonished when Bella pulled out a gift from underneath the table. I thought she had already given me her gift, but was excited to see what else this goddess had in store for me.

I was rendered speechless when I first touched the composition notebook however. The leather was cool and soft in my hands. Inside were blank sheets of composition paper and a note.

"Edward, I want you to create a new home with your music. Let your emotions and heart guide your music until you create heaven. I can't wait to hear what you create. Love, Bella."

I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her into a sweet kiss. "Thank you, my love. It's perfect. Now I just have to create heaven for you to hear. No pressure or anything."

She smirked and kissed me back. All in all, this had been the best birthday. I looked around the table at my family and friends and felt a twinge of guilt. I missed Mom and Dad. They should be here with me, with us. I hoped they were watching down on me and were proud of me.

I was pulled out of this thought by Renee's scream. She pushed her chair back and fell to the floor. Carlisle reached her quickly and checked her over as she screamed louder. Esme's face blanched when we looked down and saw the blood running down her legs. I caught Bella as she fainted and carried her to the car as the others rushed Renee to a car and to the hospital.

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