*A/N: Thanks to my lovely beta and awbffe NessiesMomma for beta reading.*

*Disclaimer: I do not own twilight or its characters, SM does. I do however want Edward Cullen to spend eternity in my bedroom ;]*

"Is Carlisle here? We have something to discuss with him." The voice was Jake's, but the tone reminded me of Sam.

We all made our way into the living room just as Emmett's booming voice called for Carlisle. I looked at the doorway where Jake stood with Embry and Quil. Jake looked at me and I smiled sadly. He returned the sad smile and brought his eyes back to Emmett.

Suddenly Carlisle appeared before him. "Yes, Jacob? How can I help you?"

"There are three vampires in town. Two males and a female. Are they friends of yours?"

Carlisle cast a glance at Edward, who went to stand beside him. "I have no friends visiting that I know of."

"Then you will not oppose if we take all necessary actions to protect the town?" Jake asked.

"No by all means, do what you must." Carlisle stared intently at Jake and he nodded, understanding the silent discussion.

"Thank you," Jake met my gaze and I couldn't read his expression. It looked like worry but I couldn't be sure.

"She's perfectly safe here mongrel," Edward growled.

"Edward," Carlisle warned.

"He seems to think Bella is in danger if these nomads sense her presence. That they'll tell the Volturi about her. He wants her at the Rez where she'll be safe."

"You know she'll be safer there!" Jake sneered.

I stepped forward placing my hands on my hip, "Wait a minute. Who are the Volturi?"

"It seems you haven't told her everything," Jake stated smugly.

"We wanted her to have one night of not having to worry," Edward breathed.

I tapped my foot impatiently, "Well she is standing here in the room. Again, who are the Volturi?"

Edward released a breath, "They act as guardians for our kind."

"Vampires need guardians?" I questioned, confused.

"They act as guardians to protect the laws."

"We have laws?"

"Only one," he paused casting his eyes on the floor, "Keep the secret."

Four faces flashed before my mind: Charlie, Sue, Leah, and Seth.

"There's more, Bella," Edward stated his eyes still looking anywhere but me. "If the Volturi find out that you exist, let alone that we have you, they will do all that's in their power to make you one of them… if they don't kill you first."

"Why would they want me?" I questioned my voice low.

"Your strength, for one," Carlisle continued for Edward. "And you're the perfect mix. You're able to go out in the sunlight, you can eat human food, your mind is safe from others of our kind; to them you're the perfect addition to their guard."

I was barely aware of my surroundings and the fact that I was now shaking. Alice walked over to me leading me to sit on the couch. "Bella, I don't see anything like that happening. We're okay for now. None of us is going to let them take you."

"The leech is right," Jake added.

Alice snarled. "Don't you think you should be running patrol to make sure Charlie and his family are alright?"

"And maybe you could convince them to stay with you in La Push for the time being," Carlisle pleaded.

Jake nodded and walked over to where I was sitting. "I'm only a text away, Bella."

"I know. Thanks, Jake."

He leaned down and kissed my hair before turning and walking out the door. So much had changed between Jake and me. I missed the days where we'd spend all day in my living room joking around and doing homework. I stared out after him and then looked towards Edward. I smiled at him and he returned it walking over to me.

"I should've told you," he sighed.

I placed my head on his shoulder and took his hand in mine. "It's okay. I understand why you didn't right away." I paused to squeeze his hand tighter and then turned to my new family, "Well, we don't have to worry about anything right now."

"Right!" Alice smiled. "Until then though I would like to take you shopping! I think you've spent way too much time cooped up in your room with my brother."

"You just bought me a whole new wardrobe for my birthday."

She walked over to me wrapping her tiny arms around me, "Let's just say I may have overseen some things and now we have more shopping to do."

"Huh?" I looked towards Edward, and he looked as though he would blush if he could. The smirk was clearly visible but it had a nervous look to it.

She pulled at my arm, "Just trust me."

I huffed and pulled Edward closer to me planting a light kiss on his cheek before Alice pulled me out the door shouting goodbyes. She dashed towards the garage and reversed out this shiny yellow Porsche. It had a black racing stripe over the hood and looked brand new.

"Alice, is this your car!?"

She smiled triumphantly, "Yes, Edward got it for me last Christmas."

"He got you a car?" I asked dumbfounded.

"Yes," she nodded her hair. "Now get in, we have some shopping to do."

I slipped into the car and Alice sped off. I gripped my seat in fear and she giggled beside me. We were in Port Angeles within seconds, and Alice swerved her way into a parking spot with ease. After prying my hands from the seat, we both got out and walked to a small darken boutique. As I opened the door I took in my surroundings, lingerie. And not just any lingerie, every kind you could possibly ever imagine.

I paused in the doorway. "No, no, no."

"Oh, come on. We gotta sex up that cute little figure of yours." She leaned in to whisper, "Plus I've already seen, and you're going to love it. As will Edward."

I blushed and Alice took that as a win, and began browsing the racks. I followed behind her as she piled it all on her arm. Taking out my blackberry, I texted Edward.

You are in trouble. Enormous trouble. Mountain lions will seem tame to what you got coming to you.

His response was almost immediate. There's no denying Alice, love. Plus you'll look delectable.

How do you know?

Let's just say Alice gave me a little sneak preview.

She's dead.

Too late for that. And it's only because she loves you. Have fun. I'll see you, all of you, when you get home.

Home. I liked the idea of the Cullen's house as my home. If it turned out that I was immortal, I'd need a family and close friends with whom I could spend eternity with. And eternity, with Edward, that was my picture of heaven. It seems that only a few days of getting to know each other, he had a hold on me that seemed permanent and unbreakable.

"Okay," Alice danced over, "try these on."

She pushed several articles of clothing into my arms and shoved me into the nearest dressing room. I hung all of it on the hangers and undressed. The first was a pink ruffled corset top, with tiny flowers along the breasts. It had matching bikini bottoms.

I was about to pull back the curtain when I heard Alice outside, "Nope. Next one."

The next one was a sheer white bra with matching booty shorts. It lifted my ass to make it seem bigger than what it actually was. Alice, of course, approved. Next, was a black lace bra and panties with red flowers. The panties were completely sheer and you could see everything. I wasn't sure how I felt in it, but Alice told me too keep it. After placing that one on the keep handle, I slipped on the pink and black corset with black lace thong. Alice had paired it with stockings and a garter belt, and I had to admit I looked like quite the temptress. I was definitely keeping this one. The next set was an all black corset, with ruffled booty shorts that was paired with thigh high stockings with red bows. I loved it. It hugged my body in all the right places and even I was picturing it in heels. Next was a deep blue nightie with jewels incrusting the bodice and straps. It was elegant and sensual.

"Blue is Edwards favorite color on you," Alice whispered from outside the curtain.

Placing it on the keep handle I continued trying on all that Alice had selected. We ended up with twenty keep and six to not keep. She gracefully walked to the register and purchased it all saying it was a "welcome to the family" present. We made it back to the house in one piece, much to my surprise and I ran up the step to the porch where Edward was waiting for me with open arms.

"Not very tame, are you Bella?" he chuckled against my hair.

"Nope," I stated while licking the length of his neck to his jaw.

"Why don't we feed you first?"

I smirked. "I've got something quite enticing right here." I nipped at his Adam's apple and Edward groaned.

Alice made her way up the stair bags in hand. "Whatever will the neighbors think?"

"They'll think, what a beautiful girlfriend I have," Edward smiled.

Girlfriend? Did Edward seriously just call me his girlfriend? Alice made a face as she went into the house, and just as Edward was about to bring us inside I pulled on his arm.

He stared at me questionably. "What?"

"I'm your girlfriend?"

"Well, I only… I mean, I didn't mean to… I just assumed--" He stuttered and it was adorable.

I placed my hand over his mouth. "Do you want to be boyfriend and girlfriend?"

"I want so much more than that. But yes, I want to. Do you?"

"Of course I do."

I wrapped my arms around his neck and crashed my lips to his. I felt him smile against my lips and bring my body closer to his. We both pulled back reluctantly.

Edward stared behind my shoulder and I turned. The sun was coming out and I felt as if my mother Renee was giving me her blessing. It also meant that the Cullen's would be cooped inside all day since they couldn't go out in sunlight.

"I want to show you something," Edward stated, taking my hand and stepping off the porch.

I hesitated standing firmly. "Edward. Wait. You can't go out in the sun."

"You don't even know what happens to us."

I shrugged. "So. I know enough that I don't want you to get hurt."

"It won't hurt me, Bella." He pulled on my arm and then bent down so I could climb on his back. "Close your eyes."

I climbed on closing my eyes, and I felt Edward racing through the forest. I kept my arms and legs locked around him as he moved. Edward was truly free when he was running. I was glad that I could share what he loved most with him. Suddenly he stopped and I unwrapped my body from his, setting my feet on the ground.

"Open your eyes," He breathed.

I opened them and saw that we were on the outskirts of what looked to be a meadow. I pushed back the branches and stepped out looking upon the various wildflowers that took over the landscape. It was a beautiful haven within the confines of a darkened forest. Placing my hands down I felt the long grass bend along my fingers. I breathed in the cool air and noticed Edward's presence encompassed all off this place.

I turned around and saw him still at the outskirts of the meadow. "Come here."

"This is why we can't go out in the sun, Bella." He took a small step into the field. "People would notice we're different."

As he stepped all the way in, his marble skin reflected the sunlight. It was beautiful. I stared in awe of him and wondered how I was so lucky to have this man within my grasp.

"It's like diamonds," I whispered. "Beautiful."

He turned his face from me and I walked towards him placing my hand on his cheek. I brought his eyes to mine and chastely kissed his lips.

"I mean it, Edward."

He stared wide-eyed at me. I knew he was searching my eyes to see if I was telling the truth. He learned so much from my expressions, since he didn't have the easiness of my thoughts.

"You don't think it's… weird?"

"No," I assured him. "I'm actually jealous."

His hand went to my arm as he turned it. "You have it slightly. Not as out there as us, but you have a sparkle to your skin. A glitter."

I snickered. "Are you saying you sparkle, Edward."

"No. Mines a manly glow."

I laughed and hugged him. We pulled back and he took my hand leading us to the center of the meadow. We laid side by side and I couldn't help but continue to stare at his face. My hand often traced the outline of his features willing myself to memorize everything about him.

After awhile, he sat up bringing me with him and placed his hand on my collarbone, "Do you mind?"

I shook my head no and his hand moved over my heart. My heart beat rapidly beneath my chest as he moved over me and placed his ear where his hand had been. I stayed there unmoving as Edward listened to my heartbeat.

"It's fluttering like a hummingbirds wings," he mused. "What has you all nervous?"

"You."

"I make you nervous?" I knew just by the sound of his voice that he was once again smirking.

"Yes."

"You don't know the effect you have on me? Do you, Bella?"

I shook my head though I knew he couldn't see it and whispered softly, "No."

"Put it this way, the sound of your heartbeat, is the single most beautiful sound in my world. I would do anything for you. Be anything for you."

We sat in comfortable silence as he continued to listen to my heart. Finally, curiosity got the best of me and began to wonder what the Cullen's would think of our relationship.

"What will your family think of us?" He hummed in response. "About us dating?"

He lifted his head up to meet my gaze. "They all love you. Out of all of them Esme and Alice will be the most ecstatic. Alice has been waiting for you for a long time and Esme; well she's been worried about me."

I scrunched my face, "Worried?"

"She was afraid that there was something missing from my essential makeup, that I was too young when Carlisle changed me. Every time I touch you, she just about chokes with satisfaction."

"I forgot, we have been rather touchy lately," I blushed.

"Just a bit."

He leaned forward and met his lips with mine. It was slow and meaningful, and I brought us to lay on the forest floor as he moved between my legs, supporting himself with his elbows. My hands rubbed his arms feeling the muscles beneath them. We just lay there kissing until the sun began to set.

****

"Will one of you just give up already," I groaned.

Alice and Edward had been sitting playing chess for the past three minutes. Don't get why I'm groaning? Well, neither one of them had moved a single piece yet. Alice would keep seeing the next move and Edward of course could read her mind so he never made his, already seeing the outcome.

"I already know who wins," Alice sang.

Finally Edward flicked his queen down. "I forfeit."

"Why do you guys even try to play with each other? You know Alice already knows how it's going to turn out."

The whole family laughed. Emmett answered for him. "He's convinced he'll find a way to win by beating her visions. It's impossible."

"Oh, so just like with you trying to beat me in wrestling?" I joked.

Emmett pouted and Rose rubbed her fingers through his hair, fighting back a smile. Edward sat on the chair I was leaning against and I positioned myself between his legs. I was reading Wuthering Heights, again.

"What is it, Alice?" Jasper asked.

I turned to see Alice staring off into space. Suddenly she shook out of her revere and smiled. "Thunderstorm tomorrow."

"Yes!" Emmett bellowed. "You know what that means! Shotty on the hybrid!"

"Huh? What's the big deal with a thunderstorm?"

"Baseball, Swan."

I was still confused, "Why do you have to wait til a thunderstorm?"

"You'll see. You're going to play though, right?"

Baseball really wasn't good for the uncoordinated. Even with vampire grace, I highly doubt I was all of a sudden athletic.

Esme joined in, "Why doesn't she just watch this time. She can play next time."

I smiled at her in thanks and she nodded. A tiny yawn escaped me, but Edward caught it. He lifted me up in his arms.

"Goodnight," he called out.

"Night," I tried to get out before Edward ran us up to my room. He placed me on the bed and stared at me with a wicked glare. Walking over to the closet, he pulled out the small bag Alice and I got from the boutique.

"Modeling time, love."