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A/N: Ahhhh I'm back!! So, I didn't die, I'm alive lol. Although I am partially dead from the amount of homework I have received and projects (hence my absence) and apologize to all my amazing readers for not updating soon!! Now I promised this chapter would be shopping, sleepovers, and stalkers oh my but the chapter is much too long so I cut it in two. This is the first half, next half expect in an ACTUAL couple of days lol. I had a writing block in this one so I give kudos to my bff for helping me get through it, she's awesome! I also apologize if I offended anyone in the last chapter pertaining to certain aspects of clothing with cheerleaders and words used to describe them, I forgot to fix that when I uploaded it so I am sincerely sorry if it came out as offensive, I have friends who are cheerleaders and I have nothing against them or their outfits. No edits in this chapter, got it out as soon as it was finished. Still in desperate need of beta!! Go vote in my poll!! There was only 1 review last chapter so I'd really really like some more constructive critiscm especially on Edward's POV. Oh and just a secret between me and you...I think you'll like near the end of the chapter ;) now go read! thnx, freeyourminddreamer:)

Just a very bad good dream?

Renee POV

"He didn't say why!"

"Well there has to be a reason!"

"What does is matter, she was happy!" I couldn't understand why Phil was making a big deal out of this.

"But we should try to talk to her, try to understand what made her happy so we can improve this for the future!" He made a good point there, I had to agree.

"It's a boy, definitely a boy." Phil raised his eyebrows at me and I knew why.

"Does she remind you of you perhaps?" I let out a sigh.

"She does, definitely, but more when I met you."

He smiled, pulling me into his arms, "Do you want to talk to her?"

"I think I will tomorrow, I want to wait and see how she is tomorrow and maybe she should spend the night at her father's plus they girls are having a sleepover on Friday and then…" my voice cracked, "They're off to Europe."

He kissed my neck softly, "They'll be fine honey, they'll be fine none of those guys will let anything happen to Bella or any of the girls."

I sighed, he was so smart, "I know, I know they're my babies and they're going across the ocean! It's frightful, that's all. There will be pickpockets, strange languages, they could get abducted and then we'll get Bella's finger in the mail for a ransom!" I knew I was off on a whim but I had read this book…

"Quiet Renee, it will all be alright I promise."

"I love you, thanks for calming me down."

"I love you too."

Charlie POV

"What do you mean she didn't want to tell me? That's completely insane! What the hell was she thinking?!" The fact that I was being told by my ex's new husband about my daughter being attacked in the street was absolutely disgusting! I didn't care that he didn't touch her because her friends grabbed him, she should be the one to tell me, not Phil!

"She was going to tell you today, she wants to spend the night talking to you."

I sighed, keep it cool Charlie, keep it cool. "Thank you for bringing this to my attention Phil but in the future please allow my daughter or Renee to inform me of such events."

"Renee is unaware of the situation because of her past history with such events."

"I know very well about her past Phil but please keep my words in mind in the future."

"Will do Charlie, will do."

"Good night." I hung up the phone with another sigh, why wouldn't Bella have told me about this! I'm a police officer, so she may have felt nervous but I'm her father first, always her father first…

BPOV

"Bella, get up! You're spending the night at Charlie's! Don't you use your alarm clock anymore you're going to be late!" Renee's voice was extra perky this morning.

"I'm up, I'm up!" I yelled back, rolling onto my side. It was Thursday, only Thursday, and tonight I had planned on spending with Charlie but I didn't remember telling my mother that. Tomorrow was the last day of normal high school, my last day of regular high school, followed by a shopping trip with Alice and the girls and a sleepover…fun.

Alice burst into the room, "Put this on!" She growled as she threw some clothes at me.

"Aliceeee!" I groaned; I didn't want to look at what she'd chosen for me. Rubbing my eyes I lifted myself out of bed and felt my heart jump when I noticed that Alice had chosen jeans, a tank top and a plain hoodie, nothing revealing, nothing tight, nothing I didn't mind!

"Thanks Alice!" I yelled through the house, hearing her and Emmett's laughs. I didn't feel as happy as I had yesterday, for the most part the high had worn off, but I wasn't depressed either, I was just bland.

"'Morning guys!" I greeted my family as I walked into the kitchen, but found only my mom present.

"They left already, wanted to let you take the truck since you're going to your father's tonight." my mom was sipping coffee but in the way of my access to the door, she wanted to talk.

"How are you Bells?"

"I'm fine Mom, really."

"So have you met any cute guys recently?" That was my mom, straight to the point.

"Actually yes Mom."

"Oh!" she immediately perked up motioning for me to join her at the table.

"His name is Edward." My mother frowned; I assumed Alice had gotten to her first.

"Bella," her tone was very serious, "I do believe that it is not in your best nature to fantasize about boys who do no exist."

"Oh but he does Mom, I just haven't found him yet. I told Kate all about it already, he's out there I can feel it I just will have to find him." I hoped my mother would understand, this was very far-fetched but usually she agreed with me, for pity or because it was straight from one of her favourite romance novels, I wasn't quite sure.

"Really? Tell me more!"

"Well he has bronze hair, its tousled and messy…"

"And dying for you to run your hands through it?" my Mom was just another one of my girlfriends, one of the best parts about our relationship.

"Exactly! And he has the most beautiful green eyes, so deep they make me melt. He's built and tough but not like Emmett, and he's taller than me, but enough that I…"

"Could still each his lips easily?" Renee asked.

I gave her a look, "Yes Mom just like that."

She nodded, "If you are sure, I believe you then. I like the sound of this Edward."

"That's what Kate said, I'm not living in a dream world Mom, I am aware that he probably doesn't exist and I will never find him but hey, why shouldn't I try?"

She smiled, "Okay Bells, now run along and say hi to your father for me after school."

"Okay Mom, love ya!" I ran out the door quickly with my bag and headed to my truck. I checked my cell phone to find a slew of texts.

Bells where ru? Kate

Like the clothes? Told ya so ;) whos ur fave sister? Alice-baby

Cop on route to school might pull ya over 4 holding up traffic lol emmetttt:P

Bellahhh u better not b skipping…without me XD kate

I sighed and figured with the time it took me to get to school in my truck, they'd be worried so I had to reply.

I woke up l8 thn had 2talk 2 renee, starting truck now, skip gym? bella:)

ya ya ya don't get urself caught up, u no I luv ya shorty! jk lol bella:)

very funny emmetttt watch ur arm kates fist is gunna b on it lol bella:)

With that I started my truck and headed down the road. Sure enough Charlie was on the side and called me to the ditch. With a groan I slowed the truck by the cruiser; I was definitely going to be late now.

"Hey Bells. You're coming over tonight right?" he yelled.

"Yeah, I'll be by after school."

"Okay we'll talk then. Now, get to school!" he waved me away, what? Talk? Talk about what? I felt butterflies build in my stomach, talking with Charlie usually didn't work very well but I calmed myself with the fact that it was probably about my future…although I had a feeling it was something else.

"Bella! Hurry!" I drove into the parking lot and noticed Kate's wailing arms.

"That anxious to skip gym? It's not even lunch yet." I yelled over the rumble of my engine. She shook her head and I pulled the keys, exiting the car.

"Get a move on it we're going to be late." I sighed and headed off to first period. The day passed slowly, even lunch was a blur. We didn't skip gym, it was a joke in the first place, you couldn't skip at Forks High, everyone would know.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow morning, I'll meet you at Renee's."

"Okay, have fun Bella!" Kate waved me goodbye as I silently drove away in my truck. My mind was buzzing, I really needed to relax but I knew I was in for more trouble. Charlie wasn't home yet when I pulled in so I ran up to "my room" (which was half cleaned, half still cluttered) and collapsed on the bed. I decided to take a quick nap, I'd need it for when Charlie got home.

EPOV

I wasn't sure where her stepfather got the nerve to inform Bella's father about the man in the street but I was in no position to do anything so I simply walked back to Bella's room and watched her sleep. Alice threw her some clothes so I quickly slipped out the door and walked down to the Dwyer kitchen.

"Why don't you guys let Bella drive her truck to school that way she can go straight to Charlie's after school?" Renee suggested.

"That's a good idea Mom; we should probably leave now then. Love ya!" Alice kissed her stepmother's cheek and her and Emmett ran to the jeep.

"'Morning guys!" Bella seemed cheerful as she entered the kitchen.

"They left already, wanted to let you take the truck since you're going to your father's tonight." Renee was cleverly standing between Bella and the exit, sipping her coffee.

"How are you Bells?"

"I'm fine Mom, really."

"So have you met any cute guys recently?" I chuckled, I liked Renee, she was straight to the point.

"Actually yes Mom."

"Oh!" Bella had met someone? My brows pulled together attempting to think how I had missed this, would she not want me now? I would of course let her be; I would never get in the way of her and someone she wanted.

"His name is Edward." Huh? Edward? She can't be serious…she told Alice and Kate about "me" but would she honestly tell her mother?!

"Bella," her tone was very serious, "I do believe that it is not in your best nature to fantasize about boys who do no exist."

"Oh but he does Mom, I just haven't found him yet. I told Kate all about it already, he's out there I can feel it I just will have to find him." She believes I'm real, she believes I'm out there, she wants to find me…my mind worked trying to process all this new information. How could she be so understanding of things she did not know? I looked over to her face, her brown eyes so serious, so still, she actually believed the things she was saying.

"Really? Tell me more!"

"Well he has bronze hair, its tousled and messy…" I was shocked; she actually had seen that much detail in her dreams?! But I also made a mental note to comb my hair, it couldn't be that messy.

"And dying for you to run your hands through it?" I choked and began to cough, you have got to be kidding me, and I knew Renee was different than the usual mother but seriously? She was encouraging her daughter to pull a "fictional" boy close to her!

"Exactly! And he has the most beautiful green eyes, so deep they make me melt. He's built and tough but not like Emmett, and he's taller than me, but enough that I…" My smile grew as Bella's musical voice described me, she loved my eyes, she loved my body…

"Could still each his lips easily?" Renee asked. Again this took me by surprise and I had to take a seat with them at the table, Renee was encouraging Bella to kiss me even though they thought I didn't exist? I was completely flabbergasted, but thrilled at the same time. Maybe convincing Bella wouldn't be so hard after all.

"Yes Mom just like that."

"If you are sure, I believe you then. I like the sound of this Edward."

"That's what Kate said, I'm not living in a dream world Mom, I am aware that he probably doesn't exist and I will never find him but hey, why shouldn't I try?"

"Okay Bells, now run along and say hi to your father for me after school."

"Okay Mom, love ya!"

Bella ran to her truck and started texting her friends as I sat alongside her, completely overjoyed. She wanted to look for me, she wanted to meet me. I looked longingly at the girl of my dreams, oh Isabella are you in for one hell of a surprise in Europe.

BPOV

"Bells?" Charlie opened the door to my room with a knock.

I groaned, "Sorry Dad I was tired, I'm getting up now, I was thinking about making some fish I'm sure you have some in the freezer, just give me a second." He nodded and left me be. I walked to the mirror and examined my bed head. Grabbing an elastic from my wrist I tied it up and ran downstairs turning the oven burners on and attacking the fish Charlie had left out for me. I began to work on frying the fish and he sat at the table.

"So Bells, how's school?" I grimaced and he laughed, "Not so good eh? I heard you got into a food fight."

I laughed, "No, that was fun we even managed to convince Emmett to sing Barbie Girl for us." Charlie laughed; he loved Emmett like a son. "But I have a feeling that's not what you want to ask me, am I right Dad?"

Charlie sighed, "I got a call from Phil." I swore under my breath but Charlie heard it, "I know, I know but it was in your best interest Bells, I just want to know why you didn't tell me."

I joined Charlie at the table, "Dad I was going to tell you, today! That's why I'm here so we can spend time together!" I gave him a hug and he smiled.

"Did he hurt you baby?"

"No Daddy, I'm fine and I would've hurt him you've taught me well." We both chuckled, "He just tried to grab my cell but my friends were there and I didn't see his face either."

"Okay Bells I believe you. So," he shuffled uncomfortably, "What are your plans for the future?"

I sighed as I stood to continue the food, "I planned a sleepover tomorrow for us girls to talk about it, I mean I want to get out of the cult but I…" my voice trailed off.

"What do you want Bells, don't worry about them. They'll all stay here and marry their high school boyfriends and girlfriends but I what do you really want?"

The food was ready and a silence fell upon Charlie and me. I served the food and sat down, twiddling my thumbs.

"I want to leave Dad, but I don't. Does that make any sense?"

He nodded, swallowing, before answering, "Of course it does. You've always hated the area so you want to leave; you want to do something with your life. But then again you're scared to leave behind all the family and friends you've ever known."

I smiled; it was so easy to be myself around Charlie. "Is it selfish of me to want to leave?"

"No, it's only natural for you to want to leave."

"Then how come I'm the only one that wants to?"

He sighed, "Because you're the only one that's got a bit of me in you."

I had to laugh, "Well thanks a lot Dad." He tilted his head and smiled.

"So do you have any plans for the future, I know you guys all got accepted into the University of Washington, but what else? What do you want to take?"

My eyes found their way to the tablecloth, "Well err…I want to become a…" I mumbled the words ever so softly.

He chuckled, "I won't judge you honey, spit it out."

I took a deep breath, "A law clerk?"

"That came out as a question." Darn my observant father!

"Well, I like the law. I mean it can be boring and all and I definitely would die as a secretary but I like the desk job aspect of it as well as the incorporation of assisting lawyers and judges in the charging and arresting of guilty criminals." I took a deep breath and waited for Charlie to process all the information. He took another bite of the fish, chewing slowly and comprehending what I had told him.

He smiled, "Way to go Bells! Plus, if you ever want to become a lawyer you'll have all the connections."

I let out the breath I had been holding, that was easier then I'd expected. "Thanks Dad, but don't get too ahead of yourself."

"My little girl, working with big fancy lawyers, you're making the big bucks eh?" He patted me on the back, "That's my girl."

I laughed, "Aww Dad, don't get all teary on me here! Well, I would study at the University of Washington, and I checked they have all the necessary courses I would need…to start. I'd eventually have to study for apprenticing under some lawyers elsewhere…"

He nodded, "I understand, and don't worry honey, you can come visit. Plus that's still a while away right?"

"Yup."

He just smiled, "I'm so proud of you and everyone else will be too I know it."

I got up and hugged him, "Thanks Dad, you know exactly how to make my day better!"

He almost blushed, "Aww shucks Bells."

"Are you blushing on my Charlie?" He just mumbled incoherently. I started to laugh and he joined in.

"And you'll want your room ready by then?"

"Of course, I'd want to live here; it's much quieter for my studying purposes." He laughed.

"Alright Bells."

"Okay Dad, I'm glad we had this discussion it was fun, but I'm really tired I need some sleep."

"Me too honey, let's wash the dishes together tonight."

I'm sure my jaw was on the floor, Charlie wash dishes with me? Wow…

"Are you sure Dad?"

"Yea yea, you wash I'll dry." And that's how it went, completely silent but completely wonderful. Charlie and I got along just fine; there wasn't a better father-daughter relationship I could ask for.

We walked upstairs and he bid me goodnight as I grabbed my clothes to change. On my way to the bed, through the mass of items stored in the room, I caught my reflection in the mirror. I was smiling.

"Way to go Bells, one down and…a lot more to go!" I chuckled to myself; I'd never admit how much confidence I received from talking to myself.

"You are absolutely amazing, Isabella." I heard his voice and felt his breath on my neck even before I saw his reflection behind mine in the mirror. He pressed his lips to my neck and I whispered his name.

"Oh Edward." I moaned. His head snapped upwards and he twirled me so that I was in his arms, face to face. My hand reached out and stroked his face, "You're really here."

"Yes my sweet Bella, I really am here."

"How?"

He chuckled, "That is a story for another time."

I pouted, "You're not real are you, and this is just a dream isn't it?!"

He smiled and I noted that the crooked aspect of it just made it that much more adorable.

"If I were just a dream could I do this?" His hand traced my face and then he pulled my face to his and his soft lips pressed to mine gently. My arms wound themselves around his neck, pulling him even closer to me.

"Edward." I whispered.

"Bella." He moaned. His hands knotted in my hair and we moved to my bed, he pulled me into his lap. Before I knew it I was lying flat on top of him and his hands were caressing my body, down my back, across my hips, back into my hair… Then, even when I thought nothing could top this high, his mouth opened and his tongue slipped into mine.

"Bella." His voice was irresistible and filled with lust. Even thought I knew this was a sick, twisted dream, I wanted him here, there, and everywhere. He turned me onto my back and his weight was on top of me. And then as soon as I looked into his green eyes, bright and twinkling, it ended… There was a sharp pain in my head and I let out a high pitched scream.

Charlie came running into the room, "Bella, Bella? Are you alright?" I opened my eyes, my head had hit the treadmill. I groaned.

"I'm fine, had a…"

"Bad dream?" He finished.

I moaned, "Yeah, go to bed, me tired." He laughed but closed my door and headed back to bed. I slammed my head against the treadmill again.

EPOV

"Bella." I moaned her name again. This was wrong, wrong, wrong! I pulled her onto the bed with me, still letting my hands slide over her body and kissing her in a way that was inappropriate. She moaned my name and that only quickened my hands and before I even knew it my tongue was fighting with hers. She was the most beautiful creature I had ever know and by far the sexiest! Get a hold of yourself Edward! I couldn't do this to her, I couldn't hurt her when she didn't know who I was!

"Sleep, forget, sleep." She didn't hear me, instead she feel limp onto the treadmill smacking her head. She screamed and I had a heart attack, I had killed my one love.

"Bella, Bella are you alright" I heard Charlie storm into the room and I blended into the background, invisible to them.

"I'm find, had a…"

"Bad dream?"

She moaned again, but this time I knew it was from the realization that I wasn't there and it had only been a dream. "Yeah, go to bed, me tired." I laughed softly; she had such an adorable voice even when she was exhausted. She swore under her breath but drifted off to sleep, tears in her eyes. I could feel tears in my own eyes as I watched how I hurt her. I would tell her soon, I couldn't let myself do this to her again!

BPOV

"Dammit!" I swore under my breath, he hadn't been here, he hadn't kissed me, and he hadn't done anything! I could feel the tears in my eyes; I was just a stupid girl having stupid bad good dreams. I buried my head in my pillow and let myself drift off into a dreamless sleep, a sleep I never wanted to wake up from. Because in reality…there was no Edward…no matter how badly I wanted him to be real.

Ooooooo who liked the scene between Edward and Bella?? I know I did! Anyways..I hope it wasn't too bad I'm not very good at writing those, my only experience is from the other ones I read! lol Anyhoo go vote in the poll and review on your opinions! Review about anything, I want your opinions and pm me if you need to! thnx!! Next chapter should be out in few days :D