I'm sooo sorry!! I got completely stuck with school and then this whole issue with my family ugh!...It's been hectic!! I think it's the first time in months I can actually sit down and work on this!! I feel sooo awful to have kept you waiting!! And to top it all I had this bunch of stories in my brain and couldn't concentrate in one!!

Anyways here is chapter 5!!

Disclaimer: I asked Stephenie M. to give twilight to me and she laughed sooo…nope its still ain't mine

Chapter 5

Bella POV

Pink. That was the only thing I saw when I woke up the next morning. Pink pillows, pink covers, pink walls, even pink freaking chairs! I considered alien abduction or parallel universe before I found pictures of Alice on a desk. I groaned remembering the sleepover and it still wasn't over, I had one more day to manage to live through. I sat on the edge of the bed thinking of ways to ditch this suffering but the truth was I couldn't bring myself to ditch an opportunity to be with Edward, I couldn't get enough of his presence, it was like every fiber of my being stopped and just oriented itself towards Edward. I was addicted to the jolt that went through me every time he was near, no matter the situation.

I got through my morning ritual, dressing in an outfit Alice had laid out for me. I found myself humming some random melody, I felt like I knew it from some place but I couldn't put my finger on anything. The smell of fresh pancakes wove its way to the room and my stomach growled in response, I followed my basic instincts to arrive at the source. I expected a full kitchen with Esme cooking. That's why I froze at the entrance, the kitchen was completely empty with one exception: the cook. It wasn't Esme or even Carlisle but Edward.

God he's perfect! I thought.

He was completely focused on his task. It was funny to watch, his eyebrows were furrowed in concentration and his movements were precise. He turned around to place one of his creations on a plate and caught a glimpse of me standing awkwardly by the door.

"I hope you're planning to eat. I've been working hard here you know" he teased.

I gave a small laugh and said, "I wouldn't even dare to think such a thing."

His eyes sparkled and in another one of his swift movements he served me a steaming plate of pancakes.

"How come you're cooking?" I asked while spreading butter on one. He turned back to the stove and began working on another one while answering.

"They left me no choice." I frowned "Who left you no choice?"

"They all did, Carlisle and Esme left to work and the rest went to the supermarket to buy everything we, uh wasted"

"Why didn't they wake me up!" he shrugged.

"All the note says is to get ready and meet them at the lake" I sighed and bit into my breakfast. To say it was heavenly would be an understatement; my mind searched for a word to describe it and came blank. A soft moan escaped my lips and Edward turned around with one eyebrow raised. Needless to say I promptly blushed crimson.

"I take it you like it" he said laughing at my outburst. Before I could control it I mumbled:

"Love it is more accurate" he laughed even harder while I came to the conclusion that I would remain permanently red.

"Since when do you cook?" I asked trying to stop him from laughing. He did stop laughing although his eyes were doing the job now.

"Esme Always said a good gentleman should know how to cook for his lady" he looked at me strait in the eye and finished, "I think she was right"

I looked down and continued nibbling on my breakfast.

"What other comments have you received?" I asked.

"Just yours. I never cook for others." His tone held a secret I burned to have him say out loud.

"When are we leaving?" I tried coming off the subject in an attempt to stop my darn blush.

"As soon as I finish my breakfast I'll go and get dress." He eyed my clothes and smiled.

I stood up, trying to shake the funny feeling that went through my veins after that gestured. I placed my plate in the washer slowly before turning around and walking to the living room. After a few minutes Edward return dressed and ready. We went to the garage and just before I sat on the car he whispered in my ear "You look beautiful Bella".

My heart beat increased in unison with my breathing. He threw me one of his signature smiles before closing my door and jogging to his side. The ride was silent, filled with some kind of electricity. I was painfully aware of his presence, every once in a while I felt his eyes on me but I refused to acknowledge them.

Our arrival to the lake came as both heaven and hell. I was glad to have the opportunity to be out in the open and not in a closed car with Edward. But the lake was crowded, as a popular winter activity it held anyone from ages 2 up. Edward, proving he was a perfect gentleman, came to open my door. I started searching for our group when I felt a hand grab my own. Startled I looked up to find a pair of emerald eyes staring back at me.

He smirked before dragging me to one of the picnic benches scattered around. He placed a pair of skates on the bench and turned to look at me expectantly.

"What?"

"Well? Put them on" I raised an eyebrow.

"I supposed you never saw me walking" he laughed.

"I won't let you fall down. I promise" he lifted his right hand as proof. I shook my head and crossed my arms.

"You are being immature Bella" he scolded. I responded by sticking out my tongue at him. He pouted although his eyes were clearly amused.

"C'mon you I'll pay for your bill at the ER"

"Jezz Edward, you sure know how to soothe a lady" He leaned close, until I could feel his breath in my face and whispered, "Please?"

Stunned all I could do was nod.

Cursing the day Rose met Alice I put the damn skates on and let Edward guide me through the frozen lake. At first I kept tripping but Edward was always there to help me up, he never left my side or loosen his grip on my hand, it took quite a few time for me to leave behind any inhibitions.

We glided together, the world faded in the background until a point where all that existed was Edward, Edward and have I mentioned Edward? He brought me close and then twirled. The world was perfect.

Some part of my mind kept telling me this was all a very elaborate dream, that there was no way this perfect person could be real, that I was no one and as a no one I didn't deserve this. But in that moment I couldn't care less. It wasn't until I remember we had to meet with the others that I snapped out of my daze. I asked Edward by it and we both found out we had left our phones in the car. I offered to go and get them and he agreed.

On my way to the car I overheard a conversation between Jessica and some other girl. Curious I stop to listen.

"He looked pained in my opinion" the other girl said.

"It's probably a charity case" Jessica said. They both laughed.

"Was it my imagination or did she look fat in white"

"Well that is what she is: a pig is playing to be a princess"

"I wonder how much they are paying him" They laughed again.

"It's the only way a guy like Edward can bear to be with her"

My world chattered in millions of pieces. Some nasty part of my brain kept saying this was all true. I turned to look at Edward and the little pieces chattered further, he was talking to a gorgeous girl. One that could easily pass off as Rose's sister. She laid her hand on his arm and he smiled down at her. Just when I thought it couldn't get worse the girl threw her arms around Edward and planted a big kiss on him.

I turned around disgusted with him and me for being so naïve. Of course this was a joke, there was no way he could be remotely interested in me. I bet he cooked to every girl he had played with, that was his nature: to be a player. I felt my cheeks become wet because of my tears and the pain in my heart became worse with the sound of the Jessica and the other girl laughing, probably at my expense.

I ran without concerning myself with where I was going. I ran into Rose, Alice, Jasper and Emmett. They all wore a smile and I couldn't help but cry at the sight of the happiness that seemed to be all around. The minute they saw me their smiles vanished, they rushed to ask me what was wrong and all I did was shook my head.

"Why don't you ask Edward" I told them coldly. They all looked murderous, but I couldn't stay there. I ran, all the events of this afternoon followed me, reminding me of my position on this planet. By the time I felt exhausted I realized I was completely lost, alone and the light was going out fast. I started to panic, shifting through multiple scenarios with no good outcome.

I took my phone out but it had no service, the panic increased. I started trembling; fear took hold of my entire body. When everything just seemed to go from bad to even worse I caught the sight of light, without any second thought I ran to it.

A car was coming down the highway, immediately relief flowed trough me. I would take anything than dying in a lonely highway. The car pull next to me and the driver lowered the window; to my further relief the driver was a girl a little older than me.

"Where you headin'?" she asked.

"Forks, care to give me a ride?" I answered. She looked at her side where another girl sat. They seem to deliberate whether or not I could be a serial killer or something. The first girl turned around grinning and nodded.

"Hop in. I'm Kat and this is Chloe, where goin' to this, like, party and Forks is in our way" she said.

I got in the car, noticing how dressed up they were. Chloe turned around to start a conversation when she saw my face. Her face softened and her eyes were considerate.

"What happened?" she asked, sincerity dripped from every word. Something in them make me want to lay my heart out, they weren't going to see me again so no harm would be done. I took one long look at her and talked. I told her about Rose and Jasper, about our friendship with the Cullens and finally about Edward.

"You don't deserve to feel that way Bella; you are smart, independent, caring and beautiful girl. Girls like you deserve guys, who care for them, don't underestimate yourself. Go out there and show him what he's missing." Kat said, looking through the rearview mirror. I smiled sadly taking in her words.

"How can I do that?" Chloe and Kat exchange a conspiratorial glance and turn back at me.

"Come with us to the party." They said together. I was terrified on my part; I had never gone to a party, let alone a college one like the one they were heading to. I started to shake my head but Chloe cut me off.

"What you need is to forget him and start looking for someone who is meant for you. If this Edward dude is anything like you told me I would've kicked his sorry butt right there in front of that bimbo."

I bit my lip considering their proposal.

"If don't want to go then don't. We're just saying maybe you just need to forget everything for a while, here take a swing." Chloe handed me a bottle she carried while Kat shook her head disapprovingly.

"We don't want her drunk Chlo, we can't keep an eye on her if she'd off getting drunk"

"Or maybe that's just what she needs haven't you thought of that?" Chloe snapped.

I looked at the bottle in my hands with only one phrase in my head: forget his rejection. I had never gotten drunk before, and being the chief's daughter I could only disapprove, but at that moment all I wanted was to forget, and that bottle was my only friend. I took one hard swing and cringe as it went through my throat leaving a burning feeling behind. I coughed and took another, this time it tasted sweet. I looked up to a smiling Chloe.

"I take the party" those four words were all the girls needed to start the party.

We got to an enormous house on the side of the highway to Seattle, the party was full of various staged of drunken college guys, we wove our way to the interior of the house. Chloe bouncing with excitement while Kat's walk was more authoritarian. I felt small at their side but I didn't care because there was only one thing in mind: forget

(A/N: I was going to leave it there, but it had been to long since my last update so I continued! =D)

Soon I lost track of Kat and Chloe in the sea of bodies, a hand took me to the dance floor and I went with it, I didn't care. More hands brought me drinks and I continued dancing. My mind was lost in a mixture of colors, sounds and smells. Tired I went to the second floor to look around before returning to the party. The music wasn't as loud in there, I wondered down a hall looking for a bathroom when I heard my ringtone, and the screen said it was Rose.

"Bella! Finally! Where are you honey?!" Rose said. Her voice sounded funny. I started giggling.

"Hello" I sang between giggles.

"Bella are you drunk?!" she asked.

"Yes" I answered proudly. I heard her groan and call Jasper in the back ground.

"Where are you Bells?!" I went through my memories of how I got here but they were all fuzzy.

"I think I am in a house, uh somewhere near Seattle?" she groaned and said something in the background.

"We are coming to get you honey okay? Stay there!" I giggled and answered with a "Yes ma'am"

I shut the phone and stumbled on someone, looking up I found myself in the arms of a stranger.

"Steady there" he said, his breath was clouded with alcohol, but I found I didn't care; I stood in tip toes and kiss him. He kissed me back fiercely but it was sloppy. He pushed me roughly unto the wall. I broke the kiss rubbing my head.

He moved down my neck and his hands went inside my shirt. I froze my mind coming back sharply. I tried pushing him but he pinned me to the wall. I tried screaming but his hand muffled them. I manage to slip my hands to reach my phone, I quickly dialed Jasper's number and he picked up instantly. I bit hard in to his hand effectively removing it long enough for me to yell and ask for help. The guy loosened his hold enough for me to wiggle out.

I ran to the first room I found holding onto my phone for dear life. Once inside I locked the door and place all my weight at keeping it there. Jasper was still in the line.

"Jasper!"

"Bella where in this damn house are you?!"

The door pounded, the guy screaming outside.

"On the second floor! There's a guy-"a part of the door broke when the guy threw a lamp through it. "Jasper!"

"I'm coming!" I hold one with all I had. Suddenly everything stopped. I heard the sounds of struggle outside. Someone pushed the door, I screamed.

"Bella open up its me!" I sighed in relief and unlocked the door throwing myself at Jasper. I looked at my right where Emmett held the guy from his neck.

"You ever touch my sister again and I'll make sure you don't live to tell the tale" Emmett told the guy.

He threw him on the floor and turn to hug me. They both guided me to the car where a very angry Rose and a concerned Alice sat. Rose glared at me but soon threw herself at me to hug me; Alice was next, tears streaming from her eyes. I looked around; this was where I felt at home, the words Emmett told the guy went through my head. He had called me his sister! Surprised I realized I did thought of Alice and Emmett as my siblings just like Carlisle and Esme were a second set of parents for me.

"I'm so sorry guys I don't know what I was thinking!"

"It's okay honey we understand. Just next time invite us over al right?" Rose said.

"plus I won't have you going to college parties dressed like that!" Alice pointed.

"And you'll need someone to protect you" Emmett added.

"Or just someone along the ride" Jasper ended. I looked around and for the first time I realized there was no way this guys would ever leave me alone. I smiled at the realization and hugged them all.

"There is no way I'm ever leaving without you now right?" I teased.

All the way home they filled me in with the news they had been holding all day. Carlisle and Esme had gone to a sudden trip leaving us on our own, which of course was a good thing taking into account I reeked of alcohol. They were going to watch a movie before heading to bed; I was too tired to be with them so I told them I wouldn't be joining them.

I don't remember what I dreamt all I know was that I woke up in the middle of the night with a killer thirst. I tried being completely silent not to wake Alice and Rose. After what seemed like days I finally arrive at the kitchen. I kept humming the same soft melody I had in my head all day. It wasn't until I was heading out that I heard the same melody coming from Edward's music room. At first I thought it was a cd or something it wasn't until I stood by the door that I realized it was actually Edward playing. I stood there completely entranced with the melody when he broke it off.

He ran a hand through his hair and cursed under his breath, I realized it wasn't finished and he was frustrated by it. I turned on my heels not wanting to be in with him after all that happened today.

"Bella?" he whispered. I turned around with a cold, calculating expression. If this was a joke I wasn't going to be part of it anymore.

"I'm sorry" he continued. I felt my face softened.

"What for?" I asked.

"For not being there. I tried to go with them but they said you left because of me. Were they right?"

"Yes Edward, I left because I'm tired of this game."

He looked up clearly bewildered by my assumption. "What game?"

"This. Pretending something you clearly don't feel." I continued coldly determined.

He stood up to face me.

"I don't pretend Bella." He matched my tone.

"What about that girl? The one in the lake? Do not pretend for her too? Probably not since she looked like a model right Edward? Someone who does fill the spot next to you?" my voice broke in the last part. I prayed that the tears won't spill.

"I understand Edward. I do. It's obvious that to you I'm just a charity case, something to laugh at later" I looked down preparing to turn my back at Edward for what I felt would be forever.

His arm encircled my waist and brought me closer. His breath was in my ear, clean and delicious.

"You and only you would fill that spot Bella" he whispered. He turned me around and placed a soft kiss on my lips. My hand found his hair instinctively reveling in the feeling. His tongue traced my lower lip begging for a permission I granted hungrily. Every one of my senses went in overload, all I felt was Edward: his smell, his taste. I molded perfectly with him and he did the same. I was in heaven, content and complete.

We broke the kiss at the same time gasping for air. He placed a kiss on my forehead.

"Goodnight Bella"

"Goodnight Edward, are you staying here?"

He smiled; "I found out how to finish this" He winked at me and turned around.

I made my way back to Alice's room, still on cloud nine. I was passing through the bathroom when I heard noises coming from there. It sounded like someone was sick, concerned I knocked.

I heard someone gasp. "Just a sec." Rose's voice came through it.

"It's me Rose, Are you okay?"

I opened the door to reveal one side of Rose I never thought I see. Rose was in the process of standing up from the toilet, with a toothbrush on her hand.

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