A/N:

Kayla: Guess what everyone.

Everyone: What?

Kayla: I'm going to help out at Camp Hardee this year, you know the one from "A Summer of Decisions?"

Bella: Oh, bad memories –sigh-

Edward: Good memories –nudges Bella-

Rachel: Very good memories –grabs Edward's hand-

Emmett: Tacos!

-Silence-

Song for Chapter:

It Doesn't Matter- Alison Krauss

Chapter 4

About an hour later Alice and Jasper showed up at my door. I repeated my reunion procedure and hugged him tightly. I wasn't quite as close to Jasper as I was to the others, but he had helped me in some of the hardest situations for me. He had been there when Mike had tried to-. I cringed from the thought and pulled away.

"Ready Bella?" Alice asked cheerfully.

I nodded. "Yup."

She grinned and linked arms with me matching my strides. I felt as if we were back in Port Angeles just going shopping for the weekend. As much as I hated to admit it, I missed shopping with Alice. My wardrobe missed her too.

Riley and Jasper discussed the newest issue of politics and then moved on to the lighter conversation of new music they had heard. Riley was rather diverse in his music taste and he could appreciate a good song no matter what the genre. Jasper was more inclined to popular songs so Riley gave him a few suggestions.

We stepped off the elevator and headed toward the revolving door. The chauffer pointed us in the right direction and Alice pulled me along at a faster pace. She meandered throughout the parking garage until her bright yellow Porsche came into view. It was just as I had remembered it so many years ago.

Alice pulled the seat back and I climbed in followed closely by Riley. He slid an arm around my waist kissing my neck softly. "Are you sure you can handle this?" He asked in a concerned tone.

I leaned into him and squeezed his hand lightly in reassurance. "Positive."

Alice whipped out of the parking garage; thoughts of another wreck had long been forgotten. She pulled out into the surprisingly lighter traffic and expertly maneuvered through the brightly lit streets.

"So what's for dinner?" Riley asked casually playing with a strand of my loosely curled hair.

"Um, well it was supposed to be a reunion dinner but Edward's new song got a hit." Alice explained slowly. "He's taking everyone out to dinner." She said with a little more excitement.

"Where?" Riley asked again his hand finding my knee and squeezing it lightly.

Alice shrugged. "I'm not sure the name of it. It's a new place that opened where the movie theater use to be. There's going to be dancing." She took a sharp turn causing me to near about leave my seat. "We're here!" She said pulling a little slower as we entered the parking lot.

She pulled up and my eyes immediately went to the cameramen at the door. How big was this song of Edward's? Alice pulled up to the restaurant putting the car in neutral. "Okay. Everyone out and don't pay any attention to the cameramen." She explained quickly turning around to speak to Riley and me. "They'll recognize me and probably Jasper." Her face turned worried. "They'll probably recognize you too Bella. I mean seriously that story of yours was big."

I shrugged. "It was the story of my life Alice." I paused. "I doesn't matter anyway, I doubt they'll notice me."

She nodded. "Okay I'm going to give my car to the chauffer. Remember no eye contact."

Riley and I nodded quickly and Jasper was suddenly at her door. Riley stood behind Jasper ready to help me out. His face was tight with nervousness. Alice took Jasper's hand and she stepped out of the driver's seat nodding toward the chauffer. Riley lifted the front seat of the Porsche and took my hand to help me from the car.

The sound of cameras clicking filled the air behind me. Riley wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me toward him. I blushed and hid my face behind my hair.

"Mrs. Cullen, Mrs. Cullen." The paparazzi called for Alice. "What do you think of Edward's new single? Who is the mysterious Isabella? Will she affect the relationship?"

I blushed even harder as Riley pulled me toward the haven of the door. That's when I heard my name. "Isabella Swan?" A voice called and against my better judgment I turned on instinct. "Isabella Swan author of the best seller "The Last Night." He stated.

I could almost hear the slots click in place. "Is this the Isabella? Is this Edward's Isabella?"

Riley's arm tightened around my waist and he pulled me into the doorway. As soon as the door was safely closed behind us Riley pulled me toward the side. I'm sure my face was pale with terror. Soon I turned from terror to rage.

"What did they mean by his Isabella?" I spat the words through my teeth. "I'm not his Isabella."

Riley lifted my chin so I was staring into his beautiful blue eyes. "That's right." He smiled. "You're my Isabella." He whispered. He kissed me softly claiming me as his own.

The doors opened again but the voices waiting for Edward's arrival were just a murmur. "Bella?" A familiar husky voice came from behind me.

I turned on my heel and came face to chest with Jacob. His large arms enveloped me and he pulled me into a sweeping hug. "You look great Bells." He appraised taking in my appearance.

I grinned and stepped back so I could see all of him. He had cut his shaggy hair so that now it was shorter and sort of spiked. He had an almost glow about him that seemed to light up the whole room. He wore dress khakis and a white button up shirt with a tie. I thought I'd never see the day when Jacob Black dawned a tie.

The door opened again and Conley walked in with Nancy, Jordan, and Jonathan trailing in behind her. Conley wore a silky brown bubble dress with a pattern that seemed to be painted on her dress.

"Ah! Bella!" Conley squealed knocking through Jake and pulling me into a hug. "Oh my jeez I can't believe you're actually here!" She breathed out.

I nodded patting her back softly. "I wouldn't miss it for the world." I lied. Of course I had tried to worm my way out of it. Don't get me wrong; I wanted to see Jake and Conley get married. There were other people I wouldn't like to see so much. Especially since those people were together and happy.

A grin was formed on Nancy's face as she stepped forward giving me an awkward one-armed hug. "Long time no see Bella."

I hugged her back. "Yeah, seriously. I feel like it's been ages."

Jordan and Jonathan greeted me after Nancy. The same awkwardness that was present with Nancy was even stronger with them. Was it weird for them to see me without Edward now? They knew that he was with Rachel and more importantly that she was happy with him. To them I was kind of just a home wrecker.

I stopped myself that instant and let the atmosphere swirl around me. I decided right then and there that I would make amends with all of them. I wasn't going to be the cause of the rift between everyone. I wouldn't be the downer of the party and I would not be the home wrecker. I was here for Jake and Conley and I wouldn't cause any problems.

The door opened again and the murmur of the paparazzi had escalated to the yelling and screaming. I knew that Edward and Rachel were the center of that yelling. Edward stepped into the restaurant first. Rachel clutched his arm like a small child and he pulled her though the door.

"That wasn't that bad now was it?" There was the form of a crooked grin on his face. It wasn't his crooked grin though. It was somehow different.

She looked up at him with big puppy dog eyes. "I guess not." She said still a little winded.

He chuckled and lifted his eyes from hers. Our little group took on a sort of lined stance. I could physically see everyone tense a little as they watched Edward. His eyes scanned the little crowd with a puzzled expression until they landed on me.

His eyes widened. "Oh." He whispered inaudibly.

Then he did what I didn't expect. He stepped forward his left arm still in Rachel's hand. I could see the possessiveness in her eyes as they tightened and urged Edward back safe within her reach. He turned to look at her and his eyes seemed to flash. She dropped his arm and he took another step in my direction.

I was barely aware of Riley's arm almost in a deadlock around my waist. My attention was focused on his beautiful face. I was memorizing the angles of his wide chin, the color of his pale skin, the curve of his lips, and his comely emerald eyes. His eyes were smoldering into mine. Those eyes brought back so many memories in that instant.

He stopped about a foot away from me and held out his arms to me. Once again, against my better judgment, I pulled away from Riley and stepped into his bittersweet embrace. I took in his scent and the feeling of his body against mine. Goosebumps started forming all on my body as the electric current passed thorough my body. After all this time it was still there. It felt… right.

I pulled from his arms and moved back toward Riley. I could almost feel the testosterone flowing through his body. He kissed the top of my head softly and gripped my hand pulling me closer to him. Edward chuckled and turned back to Rachel.

"Right this way." A pretty waitress with short blonde hair led us to a private room with a large dance floor.

We all filed in behind her with Riley at the head of the line. I followed closely behind Riley and he led us to the end of the table. I had a feeling he didn't want us sitting anywhere near Edward and Rachel. I kind of agreed with him, but I did want to know what he'd been up to the past couple of years. Edward and Rachel ended up sitting across the table from us and Riley was a bundle of nerves.

"So Bella, a best seller. Wow." Edward started the conversation out of nowhere.

I nodded. "Yeah, who knew anyone would want to read my story."

He tilted his head to the side. "You've never seen yourself clearly Bella." He paused. "So you're writing a sequel or something right?" He asked with an interested expression on his face.

I nodded. "Yeah, I'm not sure when it'll get out though." I answered honestly.

His eyebrows scrunched together. "And why is that?" He asked probing farther into my life.

"I haven't lived the ending yet." I whispered.

Edward opened his mouth to say something else but the doors of the private room swung open and Emmett pulled a red Rosalie through the door. Her cheeks were flushed with anger and she marched straight up to Edward and shoved her finger in his face.

"You." She said in an accusing tone. "Why the hell do you have those freakin' cameramen out there?" She asked in disbelief. "And you better set the record straight Cullen." She spat out. "I'm not your hoe. You better tell them that."

Emmett held back his laughter but I didn't see what was funny about the situation. "She's right." I said letting my anger lace through my words.

Edward turned his face to me. "What did you say?" He asked in disbelief.

I lifted my eyes to meet his and repeated myself. "I said she's right."

His eyebrows scrunched together. "What are you talking about?"

"Thanks to you're publicity junkies now everyone knows that I'm the Isabella from your song." I paused. "Oh, thanks for warning me too."

He frowned. "I was going to tell you. I just-."

"You never got around to it." I finished his apology for him. "Just like you never got around to calling me ever. Or just like you never got around to clearing your schedule so we could meet. Just like you never got around to maybe acknowledging my presence." I let all the built up anger seep out into my words.

"I'm sorry." He whispered sheepishly.

I shook my head not afraid that the tears would spill over. I had cried enough tears for him. He had used up all the reserves. I had no sympathy for him. I dared look into his eyes again and I could see the sincerity in his eyes. He truly knew he had messed up. He lifted his hand from the table as if to reach across and touch my cheek. Then he sat it back down thinking better of his options.

I stood up looking toward Riley. "I'm not hungry." I whispered.

Riley nodded and stood up stepping away from the table. He held his hand out for me and we walked toward the door. I mumbled a sorry to Alice and she smiled ruefully. I caught a glance at Edward as we headed toward the backdoor. Something in his eyes willed me to believe that he felt the same way I did.

I believed that he felt the electric current and I believe that he was still in love with me. But it didn't matter now. The wound had been festering for almost two years. Time didn't fix everything.

A/N: Hm, how did you like the whole paparazzi thing with Edward? I wasn't sure how I should make the reunion of Edward and Bella. Part of me just wanted them to see each other and give in to the urge and kiss like crazy. That would also be the expected thing of Edward and Bella. Of course by now you know I liked twist and turns so I made it into almost a contradictory meeting. Bella knows she still loves him and he still loves her. The electricity is still there….

Oh yeah, you also got a little glimpse into why Edward and Bella broke up. Did Bella feel forgotten?

PS: I still think it's super cool and freaky that I'm going to help at Camp Hardee this year. I haven't been there in like six years and now I'm going to the place where "A Summer of Decisions" takes place. By the way, my friend Elizabeth thinks it's funny too!

Review!

Kayla XD