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A/N: Wowza! Jebus, you guys! 12,000+ hits? For real? I'm seriously giving you all a cyber hug! Cuz, you know I can't see ya! :) For some of the reviews I have recieved that ask if Bella has let her guard down already...not all the way. She's still trying to trust him again so they're not back together yet. He's got some stuff to do. I promise! He's gonna work and...we'll talk about Tanya sometime. She'll pop up a couple times here and there. Furthermore, Bella's got to get a job! I'm thinkin'...you'll find out below.

Song for this chapter:

Dog Days Are Over by Florence+The Machine (.com/watch?v=ny4deVFsYuo)

Re-edited January 11, 2011

On with it!

Previously:

She whimpered, fighting for dominance against my teeth and tongue with fervor. Somehow, without my knowledge, my hands had managed to slide under her shirt, past her ribs and caress the undersides of her breasts, eliciting the most beautiful moan from her into my mouth as she still tried to lick at my lips, nibbling on my tongue. My hands reached her breasts, testing the weight of them, finding her nipples through the lace, started pulling and squeezing them.

As soon as Bella felt it, her hips bucked against me, awakening the frenzy to have her from deep inside.

BPOV (Leading to the grinding) *wink*

Jesus, I could live on this! I thought to myself as I was kissing, nipping, and licking at Edward's lips and tongue. This was it! He was going to take me! I was going to let him!

Keep the pace, Bella. Don't push him and he'll let it happen.

I took his bottom lip between my teeth, let go, and sucked it into my mouth, soothing the bites with my tongue. I fought against his tongue, trying to earn dominance over his mouth but I was slowly losing the battle, slipping into a state of euphoric pleasure as he slipped his hands under my shirt, passing my ribs and cupped my breasts, feeling the weight of them like it was the first time, his fingers locating my nipples through the lace of my bra, pulling and squeezing, making them tighten further.

A zing of electricity shot to my center, involuntarily pushing my hips forward to buck against him, shattering my plan to pace myself. I whimpered into his mouth, gripped the part of the couch next to his head with both hands, and broke off the kiss. I put my forehead gently into the crook of his neck and pressed my hips down on to the ridge of his jean-clad arousal. Oh, thank God I wore sweat pants. It made the contact closer, easier to grind on him. Edward threw his head back and let forth a groan from deep in his chest, gripped my hips and thrust upward, hitting a very sensitive and swollen area between my thighs.

"Nngah-huh!" was what came from between my lips. I attached my mouth to his neck to muffle anymore sounds from ringing out through his apartment, causing a ruckus. I spread my legs wider, trying to get as close as possible, obtaining as much friction as I could get with my pants on. Wetness flooded my panties, soaking through my pants, dampening the area of his jeans I was grinding upon.

"Baby," Edward whispered, his voice filled with want. "God, Bella, what are you doing to me?" His right hand slipped from my thigh to the waist band of my sweats, caressing the skin above it, making my stomach muscles quiver.

"Do it," I moaned, detaching my mouth from his neck. "Touch me, Edward. It's been so long. Please, touch me."

The dog days are over, the dog days are done, the horses are comin' so you better run... my phone sang, bringing us out of our haze.

"Goddammit!" I screamed, "why does the world hate me?"

Edward chuckled, rubbing my back, soothing me and gestured to my phone with his head. "You might want to answer that. It could be important." I remained in his lap, reaching for my phone and looked at the caller I.D.

Dad. I accepted it and layed my head on Edward's chest, my fingers playing with the buttons as his fingers stroke my temple.

"Hey, Daddy."

"Bells, are you ready yet? Why are you breathing so hard?"

"Oh, damn, sorry! I totally forgot. I had to run to Edward to get something and now...I...we were...um...talking." Edward chuckled at my stammering, his chest rumbling from laughter. I slapped his bicep.

"What ever you say, hon."

I sighed. "Okay, Dad, I'll be over in, say, twenty minutes. What time is it?"

"Ah, it's fifteen minutes to three."

"Alright, I'm coming. Is everything packed?"

"Yup."

"Okay. Bye, Dad."

"Bye, Bells."

I picked my head up from Edward's chest and looked at him, pouting. "I don't wanna go."

"Baby, you gotta get your stuff for Alice's," Edward cooed, smoothing my hair, brushing a strand behind my ear. "You'll be back tonight, won't you? I'll help you unpack as well."

"No, it's fine. It' might be late and you'll be tired and I don't want to burden you."

"Hey, hey," he said, "Bella, you are not a burden. Never think you're a hassle for me. Ok?"

I nodded and got off of him, took his hand, and pulled him up to follow me to the door. I grabbed the picture and walked to the door and faced him. "I'll see you tomorrow?"

He cupped my face and pressed his lips to mine, kissing me after every word. "I'll." kiss "See." kiss "You." kiss "Tomorrow." kiss "I." kiss "Promise."

"Ok," I giggled and licked my lips. I waved at him and walked down the hallway. When I got to the elevator, Edward called to me.

"Bella?"

I turned around. "Yeah."

"I love you, sweetheart. Remember that."

"I will." He smiled and closed his door. I got in the elevator and pushed the '1' button. "I love you, too, Edward," I whispered.

*~S~*

It was 10 p.m. and I figured she wouldn't be in bed yet so I knocked on the door of Alice's apartment, suitcases in hand, my dad and Jake behind me with my other stuff, ready to move in with her and Jasper. She opened the door, smiled at me and took one of my suitcases.

"Come on in, Bells. Did you get here okay?"

"Yeah, it was good. I would have gotten here earlier but Jake got hungry so we had to stop and eat," I told her, then smirked at Jake.

"When a man's gotta eat, he's gotta eat, Bella," Jake defended, my dad agreeing. I rolled my eyes and shook my head.

"Welcome to my humble abode!" Alice said guiding us with in with her hand and closed the door. Alice had great taste, pretty much the best looking apartment I've ever seen and that the fact her apartment is MASSIVE! They live in a penthouse and I don't know how they pay for it. It's anyone's dream apartment! Jasper comes from a wealthy family and he makes quite the paycheck as a photographer. He pretty much gets hired to take pictures for anything and he sometimes plays at clubs on the side and Alice owns her own clothing store so they're living the life. I've been to their old apartment but they recently moved and she remodeled the entire place to her liking and Jasper never complained.

"I wanna give you the grand tour! Come on!" Alice squealed and pulled me to the living room. "This is the living area!"

I walked in, taking in the room. The walls were a soft cream color, white carpet, a striped, light tan couch with assorted pillows that had a mug of something sitting on a newspaper,Jasper's bag sitting on the side, a bookshelf full of books behind the table next to the couch and a lamp on top of it. There was a white electric fire place with a fire burning, a large wood framed mirror hanging above it and Jasper's guitar next to it, a flat screen TV sitting on a entertainment center, DVD's lined straightly in a row. A giant, brown and tan striped rug lie under a solid wood coffee table, drawers on the front and what looked like it would open on top to store miscellaneous items inside and a large window with white and tan drapes behind the sofa.

"I love this Al, it's so warm."

'There's more, come on!" She took my hand, going into the next room. It was the kitchen. "Well?" She was really excited about this.

It was so pretty! Shiny, wood floors, black granite counters, a stainless steel fridge that had a built in clock and ice/water maker with a wicker basket sitting on the top, various fruits everywhere, cream walls and cabinets and you could see the dishes. A walk-in pantry, hanging lamps above the counter and a green stained-glass lamp next to the cupboards, pictures on the walls, a few cutting boards laying out, and four dark wooden stools with green cushions in front of the island.. It also had black wicker chairs with green and white pillows on them and a black wooden table in the dining area.

"Wow." It was all I could say. She pulled me away to the next room, squeaking a little. We went passed the living room, into a large, bright area.

"This is Jazz's and my room. What do you think? He had some say in it. Do you like it?" Cream carpet, a maroon rug with different designs on it, another burning fireplace, a large colorful picture sitting above, a wooden ceiling, and light brown walls. There was a large four poster bed, embroidered bedding, a head board that look like it was made from marble to look like it was from Greece with matching bed side tables. Lamps sat on top of the tables and a large closet for their clothes and shoes.

"I like it, Al. I do."

"Come see the bathroom!"

Their bathroom was a dream. Tiled floors, white walls, two white ceramic sinks, a large mirror, a massive jacuzzi tub and shower next to it. There were two robes with A and J sewed on them and a full length mirror/closet with sliding doors for towels. I was in awe, it was fantastic.

"I am so soaking in that tub one of these days!" I cried.

"Lets go see your room. I designed it and I really hope you'll like it."

"I'm sure I'll love it, Ali. You have great taste." I told her, squeezing her hand. She ran out of the bedroom, down the hall, and opened the door to what would be my room. It was amazing! It had a linoleum floor with a large purple and white rug, a queen sized what looked to have three thin comforters: a white blanket with gray spots on the bottom, a magenta blanket on top of that one, and a purple blanket to complete it. There was magenta bed sheets and various colored pillows, a wooden bed frame with tables built on and gray and white lamps. There were so many lamps! Two by the bed, two hanging above the bed, one on my dresser, one by the comfy blue chair next to the dresser, one hanging above the full length mirror next to my closet, and a friggin' chandelier above the end of the bed. I am gonna spend a fortune on light bulbs! I had dark red curtains and a painting of purple tulips hanging by the head of my bed as well.

"There's so many lights, hon," I told her.

She giggled. "I know. I promise you won't have to use them all and I know you like reading so I figured you would like. Do you not like it?"

"No, no, Alice, I love it. Is there more because I need to unpack."

"One more thing. Your bathroom! It's the last thing," she squealed.

"Alright."

She pushed me through the door next to the blue chair and walked in behind me. Tan tiled floors, cream walls, a heated towel rack, black and tan tiled shower/tub wall, a sliding glass door, toilet, good sink, a big mirror and a cabinet for all my toiletries under the sink. "It's perfect, Ali. Thank you for letting me stay here."

"Hey, the pleasure is all mine. I love that you're here." She yawned. It was getting late and I needed to unpack and look for a job tomorrow.

"Go to bed, Al. I'll lock up when my dad and Jake leave."

"Ok. 'Night, Bell. Love you."

"Love you, too." I walked out to the living room to retrieve my dad and Jacob so they could help me.

*~S~*

11:45 p.m.

"I'll see you in a few weeks, Daddy, okay?"

"Alright, baby girl. Jake and I are gonna stay with Carlisle and Esme tonight and head back first thing." Charlie told me and hugged me goodbye at the door. Everything was unpacked and I was beat.

"Bye, Jake. Tell Leah I'll see her later and give her a kiss for me." I hugged him as he walked behind my dad. "Bye, Bells. I'll tell her." I smiled and waved at them and closed the door, locking the dead bolt. I went back into my room and took my sweat pants off and climbed in bed. I decided to text Edward to tell him I got back safely and I would see him tomorrow.

Hey. I'm at Ali's now. I got here safe and sound and I'm going to sleep. This place is huge, you should see it. Will you come by tomorrow? -B

Hey, baby. It's good you got there safe. Is it really that big? I'd love to come tomorrow. What time? Address? -E

It's huge and I love my room. Around two maybe? Ummmm, it's 4553 Cherry St. Penthouse 2. I can give you a tour of the place and my room. It's really homey. -B

OK. Love, I'm gonna go to sleep now and you probably want to get some as well. I'll see you tomorrow. -E

K. -B

I love you, Bell. -E

I know. -B

I felt like teasing him so I didn't say it back immediately.

Bella... -E

Edward... -B

Come on, baby. -E

I giggled at the text. He was trying to coax me.

What? -B

You know what. -E

Edward I honestly don't know what you want. -B

Say you love me. I know you do. -E

Why do I have to say it if you know? -B

Because I want you to. -E

Hmmmmmmm... -B

Bella, please *pouts* -E

You say it. -B

I love you Isabella Marie Swan! -E

I love you too Edward Anthony Masen Cullen! -B

'Night baby, -E

Night, Edward. -B

I put my phone on the bedside table, turned off the lamp and fell asleep. It felt like I was sleeping for maybe ten minutes when I was awakened by the light shining through the window. I picked up my phone and looked at it. 9:15 a.m. I smelled coffee so I got up, put on my robe and went out to the kitchen to discover Jasper making breakfast. He looked up and smiled at me, mid-flip.

"Hey! Sleep well?"

"Yeah. That bed's really comfy. I love my room." I told him and walked over to the coffee pot to pour myself a cup.

"That's good. I picked out the bed. You want some breakfast?"

"You did? Good choice, Jazz. Yeah, I'd love some." I went to sit on the stool, taking a sip of the coffee. It good. Strong but good. "Where's Alice?"

"She's showerin' real quick. You want all the fixin's for your hot cakes?" he asked me, his drawl especially thick this morning.

"Absolutely. I never noticed but your accent is thick in the morning,"

"Oh, I know. I'm still tired. Alice likes it, I s'pose." I laughed and took another sip. He set my breakfast down in front of me. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, fruit, and some milk. Alice walked in looking awake and refreshed. She was wearing some jeans and one of Jasper's plaid shirts. She looked cute.

"Hey, Bells. Hey, baby!" Ali said to us and went to kiss Jasper and hug him.

"Hey, darlin'. Want some food?"

"Yes, please!"

I took a bite of the pancakes and moaned appreciatively. They were delicious. "These are orgasmic, Jazz! So fluffy and warm. With a hint of cinnamon?" I asked him.

"Yes, Bella. Cinnamon. I'm glad you like them." I spent the next ten minutes eating and drinking and talking to Ali and Jazz. I got off the stool, thanked them again for letting me live with them and went to take a shower. I had to go apply somewhere. When I got out of the shower I went to dry my hair and get dressed. It was a Saturday so I didn't need to impress anyone, also the 27th of November and I needed money to get presents when Christmas came around.

I put my blue bra and panty set on, my blue jeans, a light blue sweater, and some sneakers. I put my hair up, some chapstick on, grabbed my coat and purse, found my keys, waved goodbye to the other two and walked to the elevator, going down. I got in my Mini Coop, started it and went to find a job. I looked for any 'Now Hiring' signs and went in and applied. I'd take whatever I could get at this point. I went to what I would guess at least nine places to apply and this was my last stop. I walked into the clothing store and to the counter to ask a woman with curly, light brown hair, blue eyes, thin physique and her name tag said Jessica, for an application.

"Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice your help wanted sign and was wondering if I could get an application." The woman squinted at me and then squealed, walking around the counter and hugged me. Why was this stranger hugging me?

"Oh my God! Bella Swan! It's me. Jessica. You used to sit at my table in high school. Remember?"

"Jess? God, hi! Wow, I didn't even recognize you. How are you?"

"I'm good. Lost weight, fixed my teeth, learned to embrace my curls. I married Mike!"

"Mike Newton?"

"Yeah. We have two babies! Erin and Jesse." She showed me a picture of two little kids. A beautiful little girl and boy. They looked just like her.

"Awwww, Jess. They're so cute. How long have you been Jessica Newton?"

"Two years. What are you doing in Seattle?"

"I live here. I'm looking for a job."

"Oh sorry," she walked back around the counter and reached for an application. "Here you go."

"Thanks," I took it from her, putting it in my bag. "Well, I gotta go. I'm expecting company at home. I'll be back to turn my in application next week."

"Ok, Bella. I'll definitely tell the boss that you want a job here," she stopped me. "Shit, don't look. I hate this woman coming in. She's impossible."

"Who is she?" I asked, not turning around.

"Some blond witch who thinks she owns the place."

"What's her name?"

"Um...Tammy...Tina...Talia...Tawny..." Jess stammered, going through names.

"Tanya?" I asked, my eyes widening.

"Yes! That's it. Tanya Denali. Do you know her?" I gathered up my belongings, trying to get out before she saw me.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuckkity fuck fuck!"

Jess was looking at me like I was insane. I didn't care, I wanted out of here, I did not want to do this today. Knowing Edward got rid of her, she was probably insane with anger. Or just insane, period.

"Jessica, where is my order?" The bitch walked up to her, venom flying everywhere in her question. Shit shit shit! I tried hurrying and waved goodbye to Jess. I almost got out the door when the bitch spoke.

"Who's this, Jessica?" Don't rat me out, Jess, please! I don't want to do this today. I want go home and show Edward around. Oh God, oh God, oh God. Lord, please don't let her rat me out. I'll do anything, God.

"Why does it matter, Ms. Denali? Do you know her?"

"No. My friends don't dress like that," she fluttered her hand at my clothes.

FUCKING CUNT! At least my clothes cover my body, you stupid bitch!

I so badly wanted to turn around and give her a piece of mind. I gotta get out of here before I snap.

"Then why the interest?" Jess asked, acid in her tone. I was just about to walk out the door when I remembered I had to get Jess's number. SHIT!

"The guy I used to fool around with's girlfriend dresses like her. She also took him from me."

"Well, he obviously wanted her more than you if you used to fool around with him," Jess spat. "Who is he anyway?"

"His name is Edward Cullen."

"Never heard of him," Jess told the bitch.

"Well, obviously not. He's a lawyer and he doesn't come here. It's not someplace he would go."

"Isn't that nice for him?" I love your sarcasm, Jess.

"Whatever. I guess. Do you have my order?"

"It's in the back." I heard her heels tapping on the floor, getting more distance by the second. I nearly cried with relief. I turned around and flipped her off.

"Fucking skank!" I looked at Jess who looked really confused.

"You know her?"

"Unfortunately. I'm Edward's girlfriend. Well, sort of. We're on a break because of her." I explained to her. Her eyes widened and her hand slapped to her mouth.

"Oh my God! Seriously? She just insulted you. Why didn't you do anything?"

"I don't want to be arrested for homicide today," I explained. "Jess, can I get your number?"

She sobered up. "Yes," she wrote it down quickly. "Here. Call me whenever or text."

"Ok. Bye Jess." I walked out the door and got into my car, speeding away to the apartment. When I got into the door, I threw my stuff down and went to make cocoa. As soon as the water heated, someone knock on the door.

Edward. I ran to open it.

"Hi," I sighed and wrapped my arms around him, kissing the corner of his mouth.

"Hey, baby. How are you?" he asked, tucking a strand of loose hair behind my ear.

"I'm okay. Um, Edward, I almost ran into Tanya today."

He stiffened, closing the door. "What?"

A/N: OOOOOOOOOOO, I hate Tanya!

Bye, Lionlamb91 :)