Regular Warning: I don't own Twilight.

Thank you to my wonderful beta, Nikki!

BPOV

After Alice was finished primping and pampering me and Rose, we put on our outfits on for the night at Jared's. The boys decided that they wanted to cook for us tonight. That usually consisted of hot dogs, hamburgers, or chicken breast on the grill. So, before I got ready I quickly whipped up a cold pasta salad and threw some brownies in the oven. The boys always counted on us girls to bring the side dishes.

Alice took a once over Rose and I.

"Damn, I'm good. Those boys aren't going to know what to think when they see you," Alice said.

"What makes you think that I am dressing to impress anyone, Alice? I didn't say anything about sinking my teeth into one of those Cullen boys. I just somehow got dragged into this," I replied waving my hand between us.

"Come on, Bella. You need a summer fling. It has been like, what, a year since you and Tyler broke up? Besides, if Edward looks anything like Emmett you are going to be dropping your panties faster than a hot potato," Rosalie said.

"Right. And where did Tyler come from? I am way over him, and it's only another month before summer is over. It would be a very short summer fling," I said.

"Rose is just saying that it's been way too long since you've gotten any," Alice quipped.

It is so like them trying to pimp me out. Sure, it has been almost a year since I've been with anybody but could I start a summer fling? I guess we will just have to see.

My phone rang on the dresser. A new text message from Jared.

Food is almost done.

"Are you ready to go?" I asked, "The food is almost done."

"Yup."

I trudged out of my room with the girls following behind me. I grabbed the pasta and brownies from the kitchen counter and we were off to Jared's. We each drove separately since Jared lived on the other side of town from my house, close to where Alice and Rose lived.

Ten minutes later I pulled into Jared's driveway. The driveway was about half a mile long that led into the woods. It was a ranch style house and completely secluded. I loved that it was so quiet out here in the country. Jared inherited all of it and a few horses, a few years back, from his grandfather.

When we were younger Jared, Jacob, Alice, Rose and I use roam the trails throughout the woods. Our parental units even built us a huge tree house and eventually a little cabin a few miles from the house. If they ever found out about some of the things we did in that cabin I think that they would have it torn down.

As I pulled up to the house Jacob came up and opened my door for me.

"Thanks, Jake. Grab the bag from the back," I said as I got out from my Jeep.

"What did you make for us, Bella?" Jake asked while poking through the bag.

"Just some cold pasta and brownies."

"Mmmm…we made grilled chicken."

"I was hoping it wasn't hot dogs," I said as we made our way into the house.

Jared, Jacob, and Jasper went all out. Rose, Alice, and I walked out to the back patio and they had set the table with the finest of all china: Chinet paper plates, plastic forks, and of course the red plastic cups. We had to love the effort that they put forth.

"Aww…you guys are so sweet," Alice said while she skipped towards Jasper and leapt into his arms.

"Hey, we only do the best for our girls," Jared said.

Even though Jared and Jacob were like our big brothers they still, from time to time, treated us like the ladies we were. I think that the five of us had a unique relationship. We talked openly and freely between each other, asked for advice, and if we needed a shoulder to cry on we were all there for each other. The boys still get over protective when Rose, Alice, or I start dating someone new and we let them know when they are dating whores, but it is all with good intentions. We love each other but we will always be nothing more than best friends.

"Thanks guys," Rose said and gave Jared and Jacob a kiss on the cheek.

"Well, Rose, it looks as if someone is on the hunt tonight. This couldn't be because of a certain Emmett coming over tonight, could it?" Jared asked then looked over to me, "And you too, Bella?"

The boys knew us well, but tonight it was most definitely obvious. Rose and I both had on high heels and it was a flashing sign saying 'game on'. Why else would we be wearing high heels in the middle of the woods?

"Yes, I am going to get me some Emmett tonight and Bells is going to see if she can arrange some sexy time with Edward," Rose said with a wink.

"I am not trying to get any sexy time with this Edward. I don't even know who he is. By the way, I believe that it is you and Alice who put me in this hoochie get-up," I said. "Let's eat before everyone gets here."

I got a serving spoon from the kitchen and placed the pasta on the table. We passed the food dishes around and ate with little conversation. The chicken was absolutely delicious. Our boys knew how to grill, but ask for help in the kitchen and they were rendered helpless.

"The food was great, boys," I said. "But why don't we get the night started right with a little Thunderstruck?"

Yes, we are the typical college students that loved to play drinking games.

"Of course," everyone replied.

Jacob went inside to turn on the stereo. Jared had Mike install a full on sound system in his house last week, including hidden outdoor speakers and a crazy wall panel that could control the stereo from the patio. Mike has always been the go-to guy for all things electronic.

Of course, us girls cleared off the table and put the left-over food in the fridge. I stepped out to the patio and Jasper appeared with bottles of beer for us.

Thunderstruck was an easy game, all we did was take a drink of our beer every time thunder or thunderstruck was said in AC/DC's Thunderstruck. So we opened our beers and Jacob hit play on the control panel.

The music continued to play and then the doorbell rang. The guests have arrived. In walked Ben, Angela, Mike, and Jessica. Everyone said their hellos and drinking continued. A few more of our friends showed up after that.

Jacob came and sat next to me. "Um, so did you talk to Leah about coming tonight, Bells?"

"Yea, I did. I gave her directions and she said that she'll be here. And, I swear Jacob Black, that if you don't say a damn thing to her tonight I am going to tell her you have a little dick and she doesn't need to waste her time with you."

"Ok, ok. I am going to talk to her tonight. I promise. No need to be so harsh. Thanks and by the way you look pretty tonight."

"I don't think I am supposed to be going for pretty tonight. Sexy or hot is more what I am looking for," I said with a laugh.

"Well, you know what I mean. Go get em' tiger!" Jacob said with a quick kiss to my cheek.

The doorbell rang and he got up to answer it. I got up and followed him to the door. He opened it and low and behold was Leah looking like a whole different person. She was looking pretty hot. I just had to smile because Jacob had yet to say anything and looked like a freakin' idiot standing there.

"Hey, Leah. Come in. I'm glad you came out. You find the place alright?" I asked while Jake still stood in the doorway. I grabbed Leah's hand and led her to the patio.

"Yea, it was easy to get here," Leah said.

"You are looking hot by the way. I told you that Jacob wouldn't know what hit him. Jake is still back there looking like an idiot. I told him just a few minutes ago that he needs to man up and talk to you."

"I hope tonight goes well. I've been up and down like a whore's drawers," Leah said in shaky voice.

What? I knew I liked this girl.

"Funny. You'll be fine," I said.

Everyone said hi to Leah and she seemed to relax a little. Jacob came up behind her and asked if she needed anything to drink. He grabbed her a bottled water and sat down to finally start talking to her. It seems like they could be a cute couple.

"Looks like Jake quit being a girl and talked to Leah, huh?" Rose came up to me.

"Yea, finally."

"When do you think Emmett and Edward will be here?" Rose asked me.

EPOV

I didn't know what to wear. I knew that the party was going to be out in the country but that's about it. I think that I am just going to opt for a button down and jeans.

"Are you ready to go Edward?" Emmett came barging into my room.

"Yeah," I said buttoning my shirt and taking a last check in the mirror.

"I have a feeling that we are going to have an excellent night," Emmett said with a smile as we headed out the door.

"Be careful tonight boys. Please don't get into any trouble," Mom said and blew us kisses.

We got into the Jeep and Emmett plugged in his iPod.

"What's on the play list tonight, Em?" I asked.

"Tonight is dedicated to old school hip-hop."

(Got Your Money by Ol' Dirty Bastard)

"Wow. I haven't heard this song in forever," I said as we were pulling out of the driveway.

(Too Close by Next)

I am pretty sure I was in junior high when this song came out.

"Emmett, I am thoroughly impressed by the music selection tonight."

Em and I liked a variety of music so it was pretty easy to choose something to listen to when we were together.

We passed by the hospital so I knew that we were getting close to town. The stereo was pretty loud and being in the Jeep only allowed more attention to be drawn to us. We were at a stop light and the car next to us was filled with girls. They had to be about sixteen because they were all giddy, jumping up and down, in the back seat and saying "He's sooo cute. OMG!" and pointing to us. Emmett waved and turned towards the Subway.

(Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison)

We pulled into the lot and Tara was waiting for us. She had changed from her work uniform and was in a Red Hot Chili Peppers tee and jeans. Tara was a nice looking woman. She had to be only a few years older than myself but she could probably still rock it. I might even have to say that she was MILF.

"That is a nice looking Jeep, boys. I must say that I haven't heard that song in a long time. My husband use to think he was a mack back in the day and played it all the time. I finally got sick of it and burned the tape. Yes, a tape," Tara said.

"Thanks. The playlist tonight is dedicated to old school hip-hop," Emmett said.

"Nice. Now, let's not keep the ladies waiting. Follow me. My brother's house is not that far from here." Tara turned to get in her car.

"Did you say ladies are waiting for us?" Emmett asked.

"Oh, yeah. I hope you don't mind but I told my friend Bella that I was bringing some new guys over to meet," Tara replied and it seemed that she might have said something else at the end of that sentence but I didn't catch it.

"Did you say something else?" I asked her.

"Yeah…..I mean you guys have to know that you are good looking, right? So, I might have told her that some eye candy was coming tonight," Tara said.

"Please tell me that Bella is single," Emmett pleaded.

"Yea she is, as well as one of her best friends Rosalie. They are going to be the only single girls there tonight. But, hey, I'm happy to admit they are not fuglies. You're in luck!" she said and got in her car.

"YES, YES, YES! We are sooooo going to have a great night. I think that Tara is trying to hook up her friends," Emmett shouted and punched my arm.

"Fuck, Em, that hurt!" I yelled.

"Quit being a pussy."

We followed Tara out of town and it seemed that the only thing that surrounded us were corn fields. It was starting to get a little creepy. It was dark and there were no street lights anywhere. Just the headlights were leading the way and the road was no longer paved it was just rocks and dirt. It was quiet and all you could hear were the crickets, frogs, and the swaying of the corn stalks. You might even think that there was no wildlife out here but a few rabbits ran across the road.

"Emmett, do you think that she is taking us to the back of the woods and has a mass murderer waiting for us? This is Children of the Corn scary."

"No, I don't think that. You have noticed that everything in this town has corn fields surrounding it. I mean the back of our house has a corn field in view. The fucking Wal-Mart is surrounded by corn. When did I get a sister?" Emmett shook his head in disbelief.

We turned into a driveway that was lined with trees and more trees. Cue creepy music…we were going to the back woods to die, weren't we? I felt a little relieved when right ahead were parked cars, loud music, and lights coming from the back of the house.

"See, man, it is just a party in the back woods," Emmett encouraged and parked the Jeep. We jumped out and headed towards Tara's car. Emmett got to the car first and opened the door for her.

"Thanks Emmett, so gentlemanly of you," Tara said.

If she only knew that he was the opposite of a gentleman.

"Did it creep you guys out that we were so far out in nothing but corn and woods? Most people do."

"Eddie boy here did. He asked me if I thought a mass murderer was waiting for us in the back woods," Emmett and Tara laughed at my dispense.

"You never know these days and it was getting to look like a horror movie scene," I defended.

"I gotcha, Edward. I hated coming out here when I was younger because all I could think about was Children of the Corn and Jason coming out of nowhere and killing us all," Tara said. "But I promise that there is nothing but my brother and some horses lurking around here."

Tara led the way up the porch and into the house. The music was loud but it didn't seem like there were too many people here. We walked though the house and out towards the back patio.

"Hey, Sis!" Must be Tara's brother Jared. He stood up and walked towards us.

"Jared, this is Emmett and Edward. Guys, this is my little brother Jared," Tara said, and Em and I shook Jared's hand.

"Where are Rose and Bella?" Tara asked Jared.

"Getting right to the point, huh, Tara? What makes you think that we are going to let these guys talk to our girls?" A new guy walked up from behind Jared. I thought Tara said that they were single?

"Shut up, Jacob!" Tara smacked his arm and turned back towards us. "Anyway, Jacob this is Emmett and Edward."

"Don't worry about these two douche bags," Tara said pointing to Jared and Jacob. "The girls and they have been friends since they were in the womb, and they can get stupid when it comes to the girls."

"Oh, well, is that so bad?" I asked Tara. What's wrong with trying to protect their friends?

"I like this guy. Edward, right?" Jacob said and shook my hand.

"So, where are the girls?" Tara asked again.

"Oh well, right behind you?" Jared pointed.

We turned and there stood three beautiful girls. I think that my jaw hit the floor. One of the girls was a small little thing that couldn't have been taller than five feet and a blonde bomb shell, but most definitely not my type. I am sure Emmett was all over that. Right in the middle of the group of girls stood the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen. She had long, wavy brown hair that flowed down her back. Her eyes were the prettiest dark brown, her skin was flawless, and her face held the slightest blush. Her lips wore a soft red lipstick and most definitely kissable. As I looked to what she was wearing, I could tell that she must have been dressing to impress. She had a dark coral, form fitting spaghetti strap top with lace that accented her breast, but it wasn't whorish, it looked perfect on her. The jeans she wore were a dark, skinny fit and sat just right on her. To top it all off were a pair of high heels that matched her top. Absolutely perfect.

"Hello, Edward? Are you there?" Emmett whispered and nudged me. I came back to reality and realized I was staring like a typical guy.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm here." I ran my hand through my hair, trying to clear my thoughts. This girl is unbelievable and here I am blowing it.

"This is Rose, Alice, and Bella." Tara pointed them all out and I shook their hands and greeted them. Alice excused herself and went to sit in some guys lap.

"Well, you girls are looking smokin' tonight!" Tara said.

"Thanks, T," Bella said and her face turned crimson. She still looked amazing.

"Can I get you guys something to drink? A beer?" Rose asked.

"Sure," Emmett said.

Rose left and Emmett followed her. Em was wasting no time tonight. Bella stood there playing with the bottom hem of her top.

"Well, I am going to say hi to everyone else," Tara said and left me with Bella. Talk about awkward.

"So, you are new in town?" Bella asked.

"Yeah, you probably already know that my dad is the new doctor at the hospital."

Rose and Emmett were back and handed Bella and I a beer.

"You guys wanna meet the rest of our friends?" Rose asked.

We were introduced to the rest of the group. It was a relaxed gathering and everyone just seemed to be hanging out.

"Edward, Emmett, I am going to take off," Tara said. "I guess my son is bouncing off the walls and won't go to bed. Sam gave him chocolate knowing that he becomes extremely hyperactive every time he eats it. Men. I'll talk to you later."

"Alright, yea, thanks for bringing us," Emmett said.

"Do you wanna go sit by the fire?" Bella asked turning towards me.

"Sure."

We descended the stairway and followed a short sidewalk that lead to a fire pit area. It was set into the woods somewhat. We sat on a bench and I took a drink of my beer. Bud Light, my favorite. The music was playing and it seemed as if speakers were placed somewhere close. But it was kind of far out here to be running wires and speakers.

"Are there speakers all the way out here?" I asked Bella.

"Yea, Jared had wireless speakers installed throughout the house last week. We are outside a majority of the time during the summer and especially out here in the woods. So, when we are hanging by the fire we couldn't hear the music from inside. Now, we can," Bella explained.

"That's pretty cool," I said. "Your friends are pretty laid back aren't they?"

"Yea, we like to just relax and have a good time. We do like to play drinking games and things can sometimes get crazy, but it just depends where we are at. We take turns having people over but usually we are at Jacob's, Alice's, or here," Bella said.

"It's really quiet out here. I am not going to lie, when we were following Tara, I thought that we were going to get killed by the Children of the Corn," I admitted.

Bella started laughing so hard that a tear fell from her eye. She had a very whimsical laugh. Then the only thing that I wanted to do was graze my fingertips across her soft face and wipe the tear. I had this huge urge to just touch her.

"Sorry. That is really funny," she wiped the tear and took a drink from her beer. "I have lived here all my life and I guess that nothing like that really scares me. Mike Myers on the other hand, is one scary m-effer."

"Really, you think so? I thought his mask was kind of stupid," I said and took a swig of my beer.

"Alright enough about scary stuff. How do you like Plymouth?"

"We have only been here three days and Tara is the first person we met so, I can't say much else. I do have a question. Why are there so many baseball fields? We were in the park earlier today and seen five fields."

"Baseball is the American past time, but we do have eight fields. There is a practice field by the high school and two more across town," Bella stated.

"Do you play? I mean, it would seem that everyone in this town would have to play," I asked.

"Actually, no, I have never played on an actual team. I am more of a swimmer."

"Me too. I played soccer and have swam since I was like, six," I replied. "So what have you been doing this summer?"

"Eh, working," Bella said. "You?"

"Nothing much. Em and I have been hanging out with my mom. Her and my dad want to spend as much time with us as possible because they say "it could be our last summer together," now that we are going into our senior year of college. I keep reminding them that I still have med school to go through." I said.

"A doctor, huh? Just like your father?" Bella asked.

"Yea, I have always loved the field. I think that if I get tired of practicing medicine that I can become a college biology professor. What about you? What are you majoring in?" I asked.

"Biology. I want to be a doctor. An OB/GYN and when I get tired of looking at vags I wouldn't mind being a college biology professor. Great minds think alike," Bella said with a smile and finished her beer.

"Want another beer?" Bella asked.

"Yea, I'll go grab one inside," I said.

"No need," she turned to her side of the bench and reached down to what looked like a boulder, lifted it, and pulled two beers out. "Built in cooler. We thought of everything when Jared decided to do a backyard makeover."

"That is awesome. What else is hidden around here? A golden path that crosses over a troll's bridge, leading to an elf's tree house, and a gnome's cabin? It seems pretty magical out here," I joked.

"Ha. No, but you're pretty close. We do have a tree house and a cabin but not a golden path. A rocky one is more like it." Bella pointed over the fire and sure enough you could see a lighted trail into the woods.

We opened our beers and continued with conversation and got to know one another. I have never felt more comfortable with a girl that I just met. It wasn't forced conversation and we talked freely. I think I really like this girl.

"Hey, do you know what time it is?" Bella asked me.

I looked down at my watch.

"It's 12:30am. Wow, have we really been out here this long?"

"It feels like we just started talking. This sucks, I really need to go home. I have to be at work in five hours."

Bella stood up and started to grab her empty beer bottles but I took them from her and then grabbed mine. We walked back up to the patio and everyone was sitting at the table playing some drinking card game. I put the bottles into the recycle bin next to the table.

"Hey, guys. Where have you been?" Emmett asked and it was surprising to see that Bella's friend was sitting in his lap.

"Down by the fire. What are you guys playing?" Bella asked.

"Circle of Death," Rose said and smiled up at Bella.

"I am heading out guys. Gotta be at work in a few hours," Bella said.

"Ok, bye Bells," Jacob said, and the rest of the group waved bye.

"I'll walk you out," I said. I wasn't ready to say bye to her yet. How am I going to ask for her number?

We headed inside and Bella went into the kitchen. She opened a container and there were brownies inside.

"Want one? I made them. It's Jared's grandfather's recipe and I swear you will never have a better brownie," Bella said.

I grabbed one and took a bite. Bella wasn't kidding. These are delicious.

"These are really good," I said wiping my hands on my jeans.

She was digging through her purse not able to find something.

"What are you looking for?" I asked.

"My keys. Let me check the key basket."

She looked by the front door and didn't find her keys. So she asked if anyone seen them. Nobody had.

"I might have left them in the Jeep."

I followed her outside and to my surprise she had a Jeep Commander. She didn't seem like a girl that owned a SUV. She pulled on the door handle and the alarm beeped once and the inside lights came on. The door was locked, but as you peered inside you could see the keys sitting on her seat.

"You have got to be kidding me! How is it even possible for the keys to be sitting there, the doors locked, and the alarm set? Bella asked frustrated. "My dad is not going to appreciate my calling him right now."

She was cute, all angry and throwing her hands in the air. If I offered her a ride home, it was the perfect opportunity to spend a little more time with her.

"I can take you home if you want. It's not a big deal," I offered.

"I don't want you to go out of your way. I live on the other side of town, before you pass the hospital," Bella said.

"Then you will be a small pit stop. We live far past the hospital," I said.

"Oh, okay. Will your brother mind leaving this early? I know that Rose is enjoying his company," she giggled.

"I noticed. I'm sure that it will be fine."

We went back inside the house and Emmett just handed me his keys. Apparently, Rose was taking him home tonight which was fine by me. It gave Bella and I more alone time.

I helped Bella into the Jeep. It was lifted so it was a big jump to get in.

"I can take you through a short cut but we will be going through country roads and corn fields. That is if you aren't scared," Bella laughed.

"Haha. Real funny. Just show me the way." I rolled my eyes.

The country roads had some curves and were lined with corn but nothing too scary. It only took five minutes to arrive at Bella's house. It was a very short trip. I pulled into her driveway and shut off the engine.

"I had a nice time with you, Bella." I looked right into her beautiful brown eyes.

"Me too."

She reached into her bag and pulled out her phone, then handed it to me. I knew exactly what she wanted me to do. So I pulled my phone from my pocket and gave it to her. We sat there for a minute putting each other's numbers in the phones. This was a lot easier than I thought it would be. We handed the phones back and I walked to her side to help her out.

"I can't have you falling out of here," I said and slowly pulled her from the Jeep. My hand sat on her hip and I gazed into her eyes.

"Thanks, Edward. I really appreciate the ride."

Bella smiled up at me and I nearly melted. She was beautiful. Before I knew what I was doing, I leaned in and gently pressed my lips to hers. When I pulled back, Bella opened her eyes and simply beamed.

"Get some rest, okay? I'll talk to you soon," I told Bella and grabbed her hand and put another small kiss to it.

She walked up to her door and waved goodbye before she entered the house.

I left and couldn't have had a better night.