Don't forget that my hundredth reviewer will get a big decision, do it fast because I need the person for my plot line SOON! R + R. Just remember, last chapter was not the end of Jacob Black. Disclaimer: I own nothing, except my plot line. Meyer also had credit for some of that too.

Birthday surprises, skanks and …step mothers?

BPOV

It was my birthday. I was finally eighteen and a legal adult, even though I had thought of myself as eighteen for the last month. I hated the fact that I had to school, where the happiest thing that ever happened was that I could occasionally steal kisses with Edward in a hidden closet. It would be so much better if I didn't have school today and could just be free to be with Edward and not be afraid to get caught. But as I told Edward repeatedly, life was not fair, and we were just lucky to have each other at all. He would always look downcast when he had to leave at the end of the day, but as I had told him, absence makes the heart grow fonder. He had mumbled something about couldn't get any fonder and kissed me goodnight.

To begin with the celebration of "Bella's birthday bonanza" (According to Alice my birthday was to important to be a simple thing like a bash), we were going to have a birthday breakfast. Everyone was coming over for the morning, and since we knew that we would take our time we all had to get up very early. Alice was at my house from the night before, and by the time she woke me up I could smell the scent of a delicious array of foods coming from downstairs. I grumbled when Alice insisted I wear a dress instead of my usual jeans and a t-shirt look and curled my hair and added light make up. She had no option but let me wear a single flat since I was still in a walking boot. I looked good, but it wasn't my style and I felt the dress was a little too much for school even if it was a just a simple strapless dress with a deep blue button shrug that was long sleeved. The dress in itself was ivory colored, and my shoes were the blue of my sweater, after all it was a sad day when your clothes didn't match your shoes, I thought sarcastically. I walked out the door slowly, careful not to trip.

In the dining room the smells grew stronger and I was amazed at all that Alice could do in an hour. The room was full of balloons, and a poster that said Happy 18th Birthday Bella! The table was set beautifully for eight, and I wondered who the extra guest was. Looked at a small table and saw various packages there in different styles of wrapping.

In the living room waited everyone, smiling at me. The first person to hug me was my father, who surprised me by kissing me on my cheek and telling me he loved me. This was strange for him; he never showed so much emotion after my mother's passing, I was happy to respond to him. Next I was assaulted by my brother bear, who took me into a bone crushing hug that threatened me with a very short death. Then came Alice, Jasper and Rosalie. I was then surprised when I noticed a woman come up to me, and give me a warm, gentle hug.

"Bella, this is Sue, my- ugh, my girlfriend" said my father, and I instantly felt warmth spread through me. I was glad my dad was starting to be happy again.

"It's very nice to meet you" I told her honestly, only giving her a second of my attention as my eyes locked with Edwards.

I didn't even notice when my father loudly said that he was going to look the other way for only one minute. I threw myself into his arms and he chuckled, giving me a loving kiss, before appropriately taking my hand.

"Happy Birthday, love" he told me and I beamed at him as we entered the dining room. It was early, so we had time.

We ate and laughed and blew out the candles to a stack of pancakes, the cake would be later in the day. When we only had a half hour left Alice announced it was time for presents and she ushered me towards a chair that was next to the stack of presents. Edward came and stood behind me, putting his hands on my shoulders. The first one I took up was a big pink box with a massive bow on it. I immediately knew it was from Alice, my suspicions were easily proven when she squealed and claimed it as her own.

In the big box were two pairs of shoes, three different complete outfits with accessories and a bright pink pen with feathers at the top. There was also a gift certificate for a spa day for three, and I immediately knew who I was taking.

"Alice this is too much" I told her.

"Nonsense, it's less than last year" she said. I laughed and hugged her thanks.

The next present I got was from Emmett and Rosalie and Jasper, and it was a new phone/music system for my car, I thanked them for this too.

My dad and Sue got me a beautiful pair of whit gold hoop earrings that I knew we could afford but still thought were too much. Esme and Carlisle, Edwards parents sent me a necklace that Edward told me had the Cullen crest on it, while Edward got me the most beautifully thought present any girl could have.

"My present is outside, we have just enough time." He told me, leading me towards the back yard. I gasped in surprise.

There next to my massive tree was a beautiful white piano, with gold engravings.

"Edward I can't play" I told him, tears in my eyes. He laughed heartily.

"I know" he said, and led me to the piano, where he sat me on the bench right next to me. He opened one of the two boxes sitting on it and gave me a sheet of music, then his hands were off.

It took me a moment to understand how it was Edward that was making the most amazing melody, something I had heard before. His fingers worked effortlessly and I felt tears come to my eyes when I looked at the sheet.

There, above the bars was the title written in a neat script.

"Bella's Lullaby"

When he was done I was speechless, and I kissed him passionately, not caring that I was in the presence of my family. He smiled my favorite smile and gave me the second box, a substantially heavier box. I unwrapped it and I felt the tears come back.

In the box was a book, but not just any book, it was the first edition of pride and prejudice, signed by Jane Austen herself. I gaped at it and buried it to me, hugging it, at the back I found his writing again.

"To the one person that makes my heart soar, I love you. Edward"

I thanked him profusely and turned to my family, but they weren't there.

"Where did everyone go?" I asked, confused

"Very subtly giving us some private time" he said, and I felt the happiness in his voice.

I laughed and kissed him

"Bella I talked to your father" he said. Uh oh. "I asked him if it was okay that we went out on a real date tonight, Port Angeles, where not everyone knows us." I relaxed at this

"He said yes, so I was wondering, would you go out with me tonight?" he said, and I was surprised that he seemed nervous

"Of course."I smiled, and got up, I knew we had to get to school.

"Oh and Bella" he said, as I started to walk

"Yeah?"

"I love you" he said and I smiled, kissing him lovingly

"I love you too Edward"

EPOV

She loved me, she loved me. I was dancing on the inside. Of course I already knew this, but it was a wonderful thing to hear coming from Bella. No words in any language were ever more beautiful, no love had ever been stronger. I knew this was the stuff of legend, the things that people wrote about, the type of love that in a hundred years a teacher like me would be speaking about in an English class. Of that I was sure.

We made it to school in time, and I was glad that it was a Friday and that school would be over soon and I could go on my date with Bella. All class we had stolen peaks at each other, passed notes through Alice and assignments and just enjoyed each other's presence. By the time the final bell rang I dashed out of my class, going home and getting ready to give Bella my last present.

I showered, and changed into black slacks and a chocolate brown shirt, that I thought was perfect because it matched the exact color of Bella's eyes. I took my time buying her flowers, a mixture of roses and freesia, and of course, orange blossoms, a combination of the smells of my Bella. Her flowers were all white with small blotches of color, and I knew immediately that I had picked right, they were all perfectly, Bella.

I ran my hand through my hair as I knocked outside the door and Charlie opened it. I knew Emmett was on a date with Rose, and that he would be alone so I was surprised when I saw Sue in the living room, I smiled knowing that they were as anxious for us to leave as I was. Bella came down the steps, wearing a emerald green sweater dress and a single black boot, it almost made her walking boot look like a shoe instead of a cast and I had trouble keeping my eyes of her. The dress fit her snugly, enhancing her curves, there was a black belt around her tiny waist and her hair was curled and put in a half pony tail. I gave her the flowers and attached a freesia to her hair, she looked perfect.

I promised Charlie I would have her back by curfew and he smiled, I knew he was starting to warm to me, even though he didn't completely like the situation, I knew he knew my intentions were completely honorable, though I thought of his gun and what he would've done if he could read my mind when Bella was walking down the steps. I sighed happily; glad to not have been shot yet.

Bella and I spent the car ride in a joyous state. I asked her about books, music, her parents, her friends, her life before me, even boyfriends. I was glad that conversation was really short. I questioned her, and she questioned me and I was glad that we could talk so feely and openly without any awkwardness. She was a perfect angel; I was just so glad that she chose me.

We made it to Port Angeles later than I expected, but still on time for my reservation. It was so easy to take my time with Bella, I wanted all the time I could get and wanted to cherish and worship her like she deserved.

We walked along the board walk holding hands and giving each other brief kisses until it was eight and it was time to cross the road to the Italian restaurant where I had made our reservations.

We walked in and were immediately met by an eager hostess.

"Hello, welcome to La Bella Italia, table for one?" she said, and I was immediately offended. It was obvious that I was on a date; it was obvious that I wanted a table for two. Wasn't it?

"I have reservations here, Cullen." And when she didn't say anything I pressed. "A table for two?"

She ushered us to a busy area and tried to sit us down, Bella started to but I just shook my head. I didn't want this, I wanted a private area where I didn't have to think about being overheard, where the only thing on my mind would be Bella, something that happened frequently, I dint want any distractions.

"Perhaps something more private?" I insisted quietly to the host. I smoothly handed her a tip.

"Sure." She said and then directed us to a very private corner with a beautiful view of the board walk, away from all the busy tables.

"How's this?"

"Perfect." I told her, and saw her face change. I shrugged, not really interested in anything but looking at my Bella.

"Um" — she shook her head, blinking — "your server will be right out." She said and then walked away unsteadily.

"You really shouldn't do that to people," Bella criticized. "It's hardly fair." I was really confused about what in the world she could be talking about

"Do what?"

"Dazzle them like that — she's probably hyperventilating in the kitchen right now."

Huh, really what was she talking about?

"Oh, come on," she said dubiously. "You have to know the effect you have on

people."

I tilted my head to one side, "I dazzle people?" I asked her

"You haven't noticed? Do you think everybody gets their way so easily?"

I ignored her question. "Do I dazzle you?"

"Frequently," She admitted, and I felt my heart soar in ways only she could make happen

And then our server arrived, her face expectant.

"Hello. My name is Amber, and I'll be your server tonight. What can I get you to drink?" I didn't miss that she was speaking only to me.

I made a point of looking at Bella

"I'll have a Coke." She said, and it sounded like a question

"Two Cokes," I said.

"I'll be right back with that," she assured me

Bella and I talked until our drinks came and we ordered. We ate in companionable silence and when the dessert selection came out and we had chosen I decided it was time to give Bella my final gift.

"Love, I know you don't like surprises, or gifts but I have another one for you and I'd really appreciate it if you took it nicely." I told her, my eyes baring into hers.

"Ok" she whispered. I felt in my pocket and took out the long thin box.

I then got up to sit next to her, and gave it to her. She gasped and then looked at me, kissing me lovingly.

I had gotten her a very simple, beautiful bracelet. It had seven small charms and a large one, in the middle. There was a diamond fairy that represented Alice, a bear that represented Emmett, a police star for Charlie, A soldier for Jasper, a tiara for Rosalie, a piano for me, a book for her, and lastly a large diamond heart, which had engrave E + B on the back. I wiped away the tears in her eyes, and helped her put it on. She accepted it silently and clung to me, staring into my eyes happily. The waitress came back, and I looked over at her asking her for the bill when I noticed two of the people I would least want to see right now, Jessica Stanley and Lauren Mallory. I looked over at Bella, who noticed it too…