AN: Okay, here we go with Bella meeting the Cullens. When i first thought of this story, this was originally goingto be my first chapter, but i decided against that and dragged the story out. So the this chapter fit, it underwent major editing. Enjoy!

Chapter Eleven: Meeting Bella Swan (Selene's POV)

"Edward will be here soon with Bella," Esme said as she and Alice flitted around, cleaning the already immaculate house, "Jasper. You hunted this morning, right?"

Jasper nodded from his place next to Emmett and me on the couch. Jasper had the hardest time with our choice of diet, so he took all the precautions he could for when our brother's human girlfriend came to meet us. The two boys were watching the Gators' game on the plasma TV while Rosalie and I watched our adoptive mother and sister dashed around, cleaning everything that was already spotless.

What's the point of all the effort? It's not like her weak human eyes could pick up on the tiny bit of dust that ever makes it into this house. Rosalie thought grudgingly. She wasn't happy with the Bella and Edward situation at all. She was jealous, quite honestly, because our brother was taking an interest in a mere human girl with just the standard beauty. But he had disregarded her- the most gorgeous vampire in the world, in her opinion- from the very beginning of her new life.

Minutes before Bella and Edward were supposed to be at the house, Carlisle walked in, having just got home from the hospital.

"I passed them just five miles out. They should be here-" Carlisle came to a stop as the purr of Edward's Volvo came to a stop in front of the house. "Never mind. They're here. Show time."

Carlisle took his place next to Esme, just to the left of the front door, as it opened.

As the couple entered, there was a short silence before Edward spoke.

"Carlisle, Esme," he said, addressing our 'parents', "this is Bella."

Carlisle took careful steps towards Bella and gently shook her hand as he greeted her.

"You're very welcome, Bella."

"It's nice to see you again, Dr. Cullen."

"Please, call me Carlisle," he answered with a chuckle at the girl's formality. Then Esme stepped around her husband to introduce herself.

"It's very nice to know you," Esme said with a grin.

"Where are Alice and Jasper?" Edward asked. The two had gone upstairs so that Alice could talk to Jasper before Bella arrive. Now, she appeared at the top of the stairs with Jasper not far behind her.

"Hey Edward! Hi Bella!" She gave Bella a hug that made Edward stiffen beside her.

"Oh. You do smell nice, I never noticed before," Alice said, sniffing Bella's shoulder and taking an involuntary step back. Alice nudged Jasper in the ribs for him to greet the guest. He glanced side ways at his wife and focused back on Bella.

"Hello Bella," he said stiffly. She truly did smell appetizing. It was very dangerous for Edward to bring her home around him, but they were going out now, and he would have to deal with it.

"Hello Jasper. It's great to meet all of you. Formally anyway."

"You haven't met everyone yet." Edward whispered.

Bella had completely forgotten Rosalie, Emmett and me. When she took a look around, she spotted them sitting on the couch together. Emmett had his arm draped across the back of the couch, where I had been. Rosalie was in a recliner next to the couch. Emmett probably looked more intimidating up close because of his bear like statute. Bella froze when she saw them.

As soon as Rosalie locked eyes with Bella, Bella shivered. The glare she had shot her was cold and malevolent. But when Emmett looked over to Bella, he hopped up off the couch and bounded happily over.

"I see you're bringing dinner home with you now, bro," his voice boomed with the joke. Joke or not though, Bella froze when he said this. She looked up at Edward just in time to catch the flash of anger in his eyes. But the anger was replaced with humor when a loud boom caused the house to shake a bit.

Bella turned back to where Emmett had been, but he was on the ground a few feet from that place now. I was perched on top of him, pinning him to the ground. Rosalie hissed at me, and I hissed back before straightening up.

"Oh, don't go getting your panties in a knot, Rose. I wasn't gonna hurt him. Geez." He's not yours anymore either. Butt out! "And you Emmett, need to not scare Bella anymore."

When I turned around, Bella gasped. For one split second I got into her mind. She thought I could rival Rosalie in the look departments. All right. Another place I top my sister.

"Hello Bella. My name is Selene Gabriella Doyle Cullen. It's really great to finally meet the girl who swept Eddy off his feet."

I reached out to shake Bella's hand and quickly winked at Edward.

She's even prettier than you described her to be. You may think she's gorgeous, but that is still understating things. I thought to Edward. He nodded and grinned ear to ear. He was glad that his two preferred sisters, Alice and I, approved.

When Bella could finally speak after the shock of seeing me up close, she squeaked, "Hi Selene. How come you never introduced your self during P.E?" Edward chuckled.

"I there something I don't know that's important?" She asked.

Should I think of something like, Vampire on drugs and you just are majorly anti-social? Edward thought. I shot a playfully icy look at my brother and punch him the shoulder.

You'd best not tell her anything but the truth. And I'll tell her myself anyway.

"I'm sorry about that Bella. I was under strict instructions. For your safety of course." I nodded my head towards Edward.

"Oh," Bella answered, "Okay."

Everyone but Rose had said their hellos and were now on their own, looking for something to do.

"Bella, would you like to learn a little about our family?" Edward asked. She nodded and turned to me.

"Will you two tell me your stories on how you were changed? What you remember of you human lives?"

I looked at Edward. He met my gaze. We both looked a little worried about the truth of our human pasts. Coming to a decision, we agreed to tell her how our family came to be.

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We had started with Carlisle's story and everyone else's. Well we gave dates on when they joined our families. The stories were theirs to tell, not ours. Finally, when we were through with that, Bella asked,

"What about your human lives?" She was too curious. I didn't want what was ancient history to hurt her. But, she had a right to know.

"Edward and I were both born in Chicago in 1901. We grew up together. Best friends, and everyone knew we were inseparable. Don't jump to conclusions during the story. We'll explain everything after," I started out.

"We were betrothed to be married in 1918, but then the Spanish Influenza hit…"

At that point, I was thrown into my murky memories of my human life, not even realizing it when I spoke of it to Bella.