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When we got to the barbeque and after we were introduced we were told where the other young adults were.

We made our way over there and we all groaned.

Chapter 17

BPOV

I couldn't believe it not only was Tanya and Lauren there but so were Jessica, Mike, Tyler and Eric. Edward quickly put his arm around my shoulders and quickly kissed my cheek. Just then Jessica came bounding over to me and threw her arms around my neck, Edward had no choice but to move to the side.

"Bella I am so happy to see you. What are you doing here?" she asked. "I thought you would have gone to Phoenix to see your mom seeing as your dad is better now and that he went away for a couple weeks."

"Actually the Cullens invited me to join them and my mom was just here. So we decided that I would see her over Thanksgiving instead." I told her looking for Edward. He was talking to Mike and the rest of the guys. I wanted to go and over there and kiss him for all the world to see but I didn't want to be rude so I just stood there listening politely to Jessica tell me about her summer so far.

EPOV

"So that Bella is definitely a hottie. What I wouldn't give to be with her?" Mike said. Emmett and Jasper looked like they wanted to punch him out, but they wouldn't for fear of embarrassing my parents. Tyler and Eric just nodded and smiled.

I tried to ignore the conversation, I was staring at Bella. She turned her head and caught me looking at her. She rolled her eyes at me. I smiled back.

I needed her in my arms again. I most definitely think I was falling in love with her, but I wasn't quite sure that was possible after only this short amount of time.

"So Edward, how are things going with you and Bella I heard that you and her were going hot and heavy this afternoon? I bet you she is an animal in bed. The shy ones always are?" Mike laughed.

I felt an uncontrollable urge to knock him flat on his ass.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" I replied and walked away.

I started making my way over to where Jasper and Emmett were when Tanya came up to me. She put her arms around my neck and tried to kiss me. "You know Eddie if I would have known you were going to turn into such a hottie I would have dated you way back then. Then you and I could have been the ones in the water not you and that skank Bella." She said as she kept moving closer to me. I pushed her away gently but with enough force that she knew I meant it. "Look Tanya I am here with Bella. I don't know what your definition of skank is but it is definitely not Bella. Maybe you should look in the mirror." With that I spun around and went to find Bella. I didn't have to go far though she was standing right beside me. There was a look of anger on her face I knew she heard the conversation between Tanya and myself.

"Look Tanya I don't know how many times I have to tell you to lay off of Edward but he is mine. You are lucky I don't punch the shit out of you right now but I don't feel like embarrassing the Cullens." She grabbed me by the arm and we tried walking away.

Just then Bella screamed, "What the fuck?" Tanya had grabbed her by the hair to turn her around.

"You know Bella you think you are hot shit and all that, but really your not. You are just a wannabe and the only reason why Edward is even with you is because you two are the only single ones in your little group." She smirked at her like she knew the answer to everything. By now a little crowd was forming.

BPOV

""Actually Tanya, we may be the only single people in our group but I make him feel like he is the only person alive when he is with me, and please remind me again why Edward isn't with you, or right because he doesn't like frozen fish for dinner." I smiled and kissed Edward full on the lips.

That's when all hell broke loose. She pulled me away from Edward and slapped me. "Slut" she screamed.

I went to punch her back but I felt a hand grab my arm and try to restrain me it was Rose she knew that I could probably kill the bitch if I wanted. "Bella she isn't worth it. Esme and Carlisle wouldn't be too impressed if you were arrested while we were on holidays."

"The only reason she is holding you back Bella is so that I don't kill you. What in the world any of the guys here see in you I will never know. You aren't even that pretty and I am pretty sure that your viginal ass wouldn't know how to please a man." Tanya smiled pleased with herself.

"Actually Tanya she knows all the right ways to please me." Edward told her and pulled me close to him. "And besides Tanya I think that Rose was right to pull Bella away from you because she would drop you on your ass so fast your head would spin." With that we walked away from her.

"Yeah whatever this isn't over yet Swan. Your friends can't protect you forever." She said to our retreating backs. We went over to where Emmett, Jasper and Alice were. Rose was behind us making sure that Tanya didn't try a sneak attack. They were all smirking they knew that I didn't need protecting.

We sat around for awhile talking to some of the other young adults that were at the party. Edward was either holding my hand or he had his arm around my shoulders and every once in awhile he would kiss behind my ear or my neck. I knew that most of this was for Tanya's benefit but it felt so good.

"Does anyone want anything to eat or drink? I'm starved." Emmett casually asked as he got up. We all smiled we were shocked that he held out this long knowing that food was on the table and he hadn't devoured it yet.

"I'll go with you. Bella want anything?" Edward asked as he got up kissing the top of my head. "Anything is okay but I am a big girl Edward I can get my own food you know." I told him trying to stand up. He gently pushed me down and kissed me on the lips. "Now what kind of boyfriend would I be if I let you do that." He said loud enough for everyone to hear. I just nodded and he left with Jasper and Emmett.

EPOV

I was so glad that Emmett suggested getting something to eat and drink. I don't think I could be beside Bella much longer without wanting to take her to a secluded spot and ravaging her body. Just the smell and feel of her skin was enough to turn me on. I had a semi-hard on sitting beside her and I made sure that the kiss I gave her before I left was just a chaste kiss. Or I definitely would have had trouble walking.

"So bro you and Bella huh?" Emmett asked on our way to the buffet table.

I just nodded. Jasper just patted me on the back. "You know Edward I love you like a brother but if you hurt her I will have to kick your ass. I love her like a sis and you are the first guy that she seems to actually like. The other guys here just want her now for her looks not her brains." Emmett just nodded "Goes same for me bro." as we got our food.

When we were walking back to where the girls were we noticed that Alice and Rose weren't sitting with Bella but Mike was and she looked extremely uncomfortable. She looked like she was about to punch him out. She got up to go dance with Alice and Rose just then Mike grabbed her from behind. Before I got a chance to react she dumped him on his ass, leaving him flabbergasted on the ground. Everyone around them was laughing at him. That's my Bella for you. She strolled over to me, grabbed the drink I brought for her, "Close your mouth Edward it is so not attractive." And went to go dance with Alice and Rose. They just smiled at her when she joined them. They knew what she was all about and I was hoping that by the end of the summer I would know her that well if not better.

"Jazz, man I would never dream of hurting that girl, she could do some serious bodily harm to me." The three of us chuckled and sat down.

When the girls were done dancing they joined us and there were no spots for Bella to sit so I pulled her into my lap. "Edward I can sit on the ground you know." She said trying to push herself up. I kept my arm around her tightly not letting her get away. Besides she was good protection right now because with all her squirming to get away she caused me to have a full blown erection. I tried to think of other things. Grandma's house, my gym teacher, anything but the beautiful girl on my lap.

Mom and dad came down to the beach then to tell us they were heading home. I knew that we would leave with them too. We were all tired from the death glares from Tanya and her friends.

We thanked the host and hostess and we left.

BPOV

I couldn't wait to back to the house. Then I could be alone with my real friends. Sure other than Tanya and her crew the rest of the kids there seemed to be okay.

Edward and I left holding hands. I thought that it was just an act but when we were safely away from the party I thought he would drop it but he didn't. We held hands until we got back to the house.

"Good night children. Behave yourselfs." Esme said to us.

"Night mom and dad" we all said in unison. Esme and Carlisle waved and went into their cabin.

When we got in I quickly raced up the stairs to change out of my outfit into something more comfortable. A pair of shorts and a tank top. When I got downstairs I overheard them talking in the kitchen about that nights events.

"Rose why did you stop Bella from pounding Tanya. We all know how desperately she wanted to." Edward asked. I walked into the room.

"Because Edward love. Its one thing to flip a guy over my shoulder when he decides to make unwanted advances to me, but its an entirely different story for me to punch the shit out of skank who slaps me that's why." I grabbed his drink and took a long swig.

"Edward I told you not to stare with your mouth open. Now Alice what's your plan for tonight."

"Actually Bella I was going to suggest us going swimming in the dark. We have some tiki torches to light up the beach and we'll get the boys to start a fire. Everyone up for that." I wasn't really but I figured if everyone wanted to go I would go better then staying in the cabin by myself.

I quickly ran upstairs and changed back into the bikini from before.

When I got downstairs I noticed that everyone was gone so I made my way down to the water. Everything was already going when I got there and everyone was already in the water having a water fight. I joined in readily dunking everyone in turn under the water. Eventually the water fighting died down and everyone started pairing off.

I started making my way out of the water to give the couples their privacy and so that I wouldn't feel like a fifth wheel standing there. When Edward grabbed my hand. I turned to face him. He pulled me into his arms and started kissing me. I didn't know why he was doing it, we didn't have an audience. I pulled away reluctantly. Not right out of his embrace but just enough so that I could talk to him.

"Edward what is going on? Not that I don't like it I do. But we don't have an audience here. The others don't really care what we are doing they are so wrapped up in each other they don't care."

He smiled at me that crooked grin that makes me weak in the knees. "Because Bella I like it too. Being near you is nothing like I have ever felt with anyone. I just want to be near you all the time. Why do you think I am always finding excuses to be near you." He kissed me again. I felt even weaker when he said that all I wanted to do was jump his bones right then and there. I wanted him to whisk me away to the bedroom and have his way with me.

I kissed him back with all the passion I could muster letting him know that I felt the same way. I could feel his erection pressing into my stomach and I knew that even though we were in the water my bottoms were wet I wanted him right here right now. I didn't care who was watching.

All of a sudden it started thundering and lightening so we quickly got out of the water.

"Cock blocking rain." Edward muttered under his breath I just smiled thinking the same thing.

After the fire was out the six of us made our way back to the cabin.

When we got there we all bid each other good night and went to our rooms. I started making my way to my room when Edward grabbed my arm and pulled me into his room.

"I am so not done with you yet tonight my Bella." he said as he closed his door.