I own nothing! At all! End of discalimer!

So it's a really long chapter but I didn't think it was right to split up the meeting of the Cullens so yea. I will also have you know I seriously considered leaving this a one shot because, and I'm not afraid to say this, I don't know If I can beat that first chapter. I didn't because 1) It is so much fun writing this story, really hard but fun. And 2) I loved your reveiws. LOVE.

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Sept 27, 2019

So far seventeen is interesting. The morning after my birthday I got to school and everyone was talking about the party. Alice was ecstatic. Said we pulled off the best party this town has seen in…. well, ever. She might be jumping out of her skin at the thought of making a few peoples day but who gets all the credit. The birthday girl of course. I hate being the center of attention.

"That's a beautiful name." Edward tried to flash his most encouraging smile.

"Sometime my parent's call me Bella. I loooove it when they call me that." her voice filled with nothing but innocence. Edward could foresee the obvious devastating effect her parents demise was going to have on her. He knew he would have to figure out a way to tell her. Just not today.

"How do you feel about meeting my family… Bella?" He wiggled his eyebrows for effect.

She giggled furiously as if she had never been called that before. Pleased with himself for making her squeal, Edward righted himself and held out his hand. Bella shied away trying to hide herself in the chair's cushion. Edward had been caught of guard thinking this would be what she wanted.

He quickly wiped his hurt expression off his face. "Do you not want to meet them?"

She had to look almost straight up to meet his eyes and she fluttered her lashes making Edward melt.

"What if they don't like me?"

Edward let out a relieved sigh. "That, young lady, is impossible."

Well at least one thing good came of that night, I think I might be in "like". Maybe. How childish of me to say that. In like. I can't get used to it. The concept seems almost foreign. I haven't liked a guy in forever. We have always moved so much I never allowed myself to get attached. But then He asked me out. On a date, a real date. With Emmett and Jasper around all the time most guys were to intimidated to say the least. The few who had managed to work up the courage, I had shot down. Of course I insisted on going dutch. I was not about to let some guy I just met buy me anything. I wonder who I should talk to about this. Alice definitely for fashion purposes. Maybe Edward could give me some insight into the male psyche.

Edward took Bella up the staircase after deciding on introducing Carlisle first.

"Are you sure he'll like me?" she asked her voice quavering. As they neared the door she grabbed his hand and pulled close to his leg as if to shield herself from view.

He squeezed her shoulder to assure her.

You can come in Edward.

Reaching for the door handle he opened it a crack.

"Shouldn't you knock first?" She asked. "I was told that I always had to knock when I went in a room that wasn't mine."

"How right you are." Carlisle said opening the door fully, "Edward, you should be ashamed of yourself." His lips twitching into a smile as Edward did have permission, Bella just didn't know that yet.

Maybe I shouldn't ask Edward. He's been in a bad mood all day. When we got home he went straight to his room and hasn't come out since. I owe him so much. Maybe I should make sure he's okay. He's been my shoulder so many times. I just know if I talk to him I could help.

Carlisle cleared his throat loudly. "Another manner you seem to have forgotten," he continued light heartedly, "would be to introduce people if they are in the company of those they don't know, is that not right?" He got down on one knee and held one hand out to Bella who was still hiding behind Edward's leg.

"I'm Edward' father, You can call me Carlisle."

"Car. Ly. Le… Carr.lil…. Carlisle." She nodded over the syllables as she rolled them across her tongue. Realising she accomplished it she smiled and inched out from hiding. "I'm Bella." And she took his hand.

"Would you like to meet my wife? She will just adore you. You know I think that…" he stood up leading her into the room.

Edward was left in the hallway all but forgotten as the two headed further into the study to meet Esme. He started into the room alone and closed the door. When he turned around he found Esme crouched down in a hug with Bella holding her as if she were her own, a wistful expression on her face.

He thought it was amazing how much joy she brought them in so little time. Maybe this could work.

Sometime I wonder how much I have in common with my peers. They are suppose to be peers/equals but I can't help but think that I might be a little off. Maybe when I meet up with Lucas we'll be at a loss for anything to say because I don't know what is normal. Maybe I should call it off.

Please. Please. Please. Say it's my turn already. I'm dying to meet her. Alice was waiting in the living room practically jumping out of her skin.

Edward was a little hesitant not wanting Alice to overwhelm the poor girl. He knew if she like dress-up and shopping as most young girls do, then they could be the best of friends. Even if she wasn't most young girls Alice was quite the charmer. He knew Bella would come around.

Leading her back the way they came he explained there was someone who really wanted to meet her. "You don't have to worry at all."

"Worry about what?" Alice asked. Having got fed up waiting she had met them at the bottom of the stairs. "You don't still have that silly notion we won't like you, do you?" Bella nodded. "Well that's absurd." Alice shook her head and rolled her eyes dramatically clearing any feelings of unease Edward might have had as Bella visibly relaxed.

Alice backed away toward the living room and Bella followed without needing encouragement.

"You know Bella, I see us having lot's of fun in the future. It is unfortunate your not a huge fan of dress-up but I know you'll come around." Alice laugh came out like chimes. Bella's momentary unease having gone unnoticed.

Bella was somewhat confused. "How did you know I don't like dress-up…. And how did you know my name?"

"It's hard to keep a secret in our family for long, your arrival is fairly significant." By the way Edward you should know. We looked into who she was. Isabella Marie Swan. News article says local chief of police Charlie Swan, gunned down in Seattle. Authorities still looking for missing daughter. Feared kidnapping though gunman arrested at scene claims not to be involved. "My name is Alice, I'm Edward's sister." You were right, she doesn't have anywhere to go. No known living relatives.

"You ready to meet the rest of the family, they're all in the kitchen making you some breakfast." Alice reached out and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Just through there," She gesture to the back of the house. "They are all really anxious to meet you."

"I want to meet them too!" Bella smiled and allowed Alice to lead her one hand on either shoulder from behind. Once again Edward was left without a second glance until Bella turned before entering the next room. "Aren't you coming Edward?"

"Of course." he replied through a lopsided grin.

Alice let off a little shriek in her mind. She is so. Cute.

I'm psyching myself out now. Hottest guy in school asks you out, you are not suppose to second guess yourself. You are also suppose to be the hottest girl in school, which I'm not. I wonder if maybe he asked me out as a cruel joke like in some bad made for TV teen movie. The good guy always gets the girl in those, right? I hope I find my leading guy. I'm getting fed up waiting for him.

The smell of burn hung heavy in the kitchen air though Bella didn't seem to notice. He could tell it was coming from something in the garbage bin. When they entered the kitchen Esme was busy over the stove serving up some eggs and sausage onto a plate. Emmett, Jasper and Rosalie were watching her raptly.

I can't believe I messed up eggs, I used to be such a good cook.

I can't believe Jasper messed up eggs. Didn't he say he used to be a good cook.

I can't believe were cooking eggs. It's not like she's going to be here long. Can't they just feed her when they take her wherever she's going.

Edward let out a low growl at his other sister to which everyone in the kitchen turned their way.

"Bella dear," Esme said gleefully. "I was just making you something to eat, Do you like eggs and sausage?" She asked while serving up toast and garnishing the plate with parsley. Edward wondered briefly where the food had come from.

Bella hesitated. Most humans naturally shied away from vampire so a room full of them might be overwhelming.

"Oh dear, you're a vegetarian, are you?" asked coming to conclusions. Esme's face that had beaming a moment ago was now full of worry.

"No…" Bella replied panicked as her stomach let out a little grumble. "My second favourite breakfast. Dad always says if the pig is already dead then to just fry it up for him." The whole room was silent for a moment before they all let out a laugh.

Bella attempted to climb on to the barstool next to Emmett and nearly fell off before Edward caught her.

"Sounds like I might have got along with him." Emmett stated and everyone's eyes widened at the past tense reference. Shit. He seemed to notice it too. "I'm Emmett," trying to back pedal, "And you are?"

"Don't you know?" she looked amused. "I thought it was hard to keep a secret in this house."

Esme set down the heaping plate in front of Bella.

"Yeah right. I would have you know that we are all masters at keeping secrets Bella." Rosalie smiled shooting a look at Edward. She is so. Cute.

"So what is your favourite breakfast then?" Jasper asked.

"Waffles." she said through a full mouth. It was so cute no one bothered to correct her manners.

Well I guess I should go see what's up with Edward. It doesn't matter what's going on in my human life at least I know there is always one guy that I can always count on. -Bella

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