Me: I am so very sorry to have been away for so long. I am alive but the last couple of months had been hectic. I had to write up a Multi Genre project that took most of my time, it is a major factor that goes toward my teaching license. I had a lot of writing to do, if you want a link to my site let me know and I will send it. Also I was sick over the holidays….my family was finally here to visit and I was sick…I know sucky timing.

Emmett: Is that all you have to say for yourself?

Me: yeah that is all.

Edward: there is nothing else you want to explain yourself for?

Me: What more would I explain?

Emmett: *pulls out my blackberry* How about this interesting theme you have? *flashes screen on phone which just so happens to be Stefan from Vampire Diaries*

Me:…..you weren't supposed to find that

Emmett: How could you do this to us? How could you cheat on us so?

Me: Look my brother got the season Blue ray and as I was confined to the sofa I started watching it with him… I didn't mean for it to happen it just did!

Edward: A likely story

Me: look it doesn't mean I care about you guys any less it's just that VD has a darker image and a love triangle that spans centuries…. If it matters you guys are still a couple of my favorite vamps, right above Damon.

Edward:…What about that Stefan guy?

Me:….would you look at the time! Its time to get this show on the road! I do not own anything that has to do with Twilight or Vampire diaries except for the Twilight Blue rays and the Vampire Diaries Season Blue ray

Emmett: You bought the season for yourself?

Me: *ignoring Emmett*: The characters all belong to Stephenie Meyer and L.J. Smith

Chapter 19: Alice's Party Part 2

(Edward POV)

Wow….that was the only thing that was going through my mind as I watched my angel walk down those stairs. I admit things have been awkward between us since the incident at the diner. I mean it would have been awkward for anyone if you saw a shit load of condoms pop out of someone's purse, it didn't help matters that Alice found ways of bringing it up any chance she got….thank God she didn't say anything around Emmett….that it one conversation I wish to never have with him.

All this was going through my mind as she made her way towards me and she managed to slip a little near the last step. It was the fastest I have felt myself move as I went to catch her. When our eyes met it was like we were in our own little world, no worries or embarrassing situations. It wasn't until Chief Swan cleared his throat that I remembered we were in front of our families…namely her father dressed in his uniform…..complete with gun….

We jumped apart like we were on fire and had an awkward moment of not knowing where to look. After a heart beat or twelve I held out my arm in the most gentlemanly fashion (still looking to score some points with her dad…What? You would too if your date's father was a gun slinging police man!)

As I was leading her to the dance floor in the living room Leah walked up to Bella and whispered something in her ear, too low for me to make out. Whatever it was, Bella's face turned three different shades of red. I looked between her and her weird sister only to see Leah wink at me and smirk….well this was going to be a fun night…

I managed to get Bella to dance for about an hour and a half…. but after tripping over my feet a couple of times and elbowing Jessica in the face we gave that up and made our way to the kitchen for refreshments…I really hope Em didn't spike the punch considering his dad….THE COP….was here. Luckily no one else was there and we actually got a chance to talk.

Being the gentleman I am I got the drinks before joining my stunning angel who was currently leaning against the counter. "Enjoying yourself so far?"

"Why yes I am, who knew Alice could get everyone into some sort of themed costume." Ah the evil pixie. "How was she able to get your parents to dress in the Arabian outfits?"

Man I wish she hadn't brought that up, "it wasn't too hard considering my parents already had them from last year's Christmas party." She looks so cute when she is confused. "Trust me you don't want to know."

She considered my comment for a moment before shrugging her shoulders. "I can just ask Alice some other time." Damn, I had to think of something to get her off that topic, that Christmas party was extremely embarrassing; at the time I had to be the damn monkey since I was single. I placed the punch on the counter as I placed each arm on either side of her, being as close as we were I could smell the soft hint of her perfume and the sent that was all Bella. It didn't hurt that she blushed three different shades of red.

"You do that; mean while this is the first chance of alone time we have had in a good while." I leaned in and placed a soft kiss at the bottom of her throat, remembering that with her I had to be soft, slow, and careful. It would kill me to do anything that could hurt her. I was rewarded with a small gasp as she tilted her head to the side.

"You're right" she mumbled, "Rose and Em took off an hour ago to Lord knows where to do God knows what." I hummed in agreement as I made my way up her neck. She looks way too tempting in her gown and I would have to remember to thank Alice for this neckline, I swear my sister can read my mind sometimes.

"Wow good thing I was the one sent to find you two" other times I think she was sent from hell to annoy me.

Pulling myself away from Bella I turned to see the evil Bo-Peep herself and a sheepish cow boy in very tight pants (poor Jasper, he needs to learn how to say no to the puppy dog look…and the fake tears).

"Alice what do you want?" I swear I meant for it to come out nicer sounding.

"To not see my brother molesting my best friend for one thing but that is not what I came in here for. Bells, your parents and sis are leaving but Seth won't leave till he hugs you good bye. Still staying the night?"

Bella gave her a nod "yeah, let me go and give the kid a hug." She gave me a quick kiss on the cheek "I will be right back, don't go anywhere." With the look she was giving me I would make sure to stay where I was even if the kitchen caught on fire. I watched her leave as though my life line was leaving too…. Until I heard a snicker that reminded me I was not alone in the kitchen.

Alice didn't even try to hide her smirk "You have got it bad my brother, she has got you whipped" Jasper said with a shake of his head.

"You are one to talk my friend."

"And I wouldn't have it any other way." Got to admit that was a nice save on his part. Ally was all over him in 2.5 seconds and I was starting to wish that I hadn't promised to wait for Bella in the kitchen….I really need family therapy…Hell any kind of therapy would do at this point….maybe even shock therapy…

Thank God I didn't have too long to wait till Bella came back through the doorway. I didn't waste any time before grabbing her hand and getting the hell out of dodge. "Where are we going?" She laughed.

"To the music room, aka our room, where we don't have to worry about siblings or party goers, or over protective parents with guns." I told her as I lead her to my favorite room in the house.

"Why are you still so scared of my dad? It's not like he would ever shoot you." I gave her a look "That was a paint ball gun, A, and B it was an accident."

I pulled her down next to me on the love seat "Whatever you say Bella." I loved that way she instantly melded into my side. We sat in silence for a little bit, just enjoying being able to cuddle, shut off from the outside world…okay maybe not the outside world but that party was starting to get a little crazy. It was nice to be just the two of us…nothing against our friends but sometimes they can be intimidating….

"What are you thinking about?"

I gave her a smile, "nothing really, I guess you can say about how quiet it is in here."

"Oh…I like quiet, gives you a chance to think and process things."

"Speaking of things to process, want to talk about what your sister whispered to you earlier this evening?"

Her face got a new shade of red…I don't think it even has a name "Nope, I would rather not."

"Please?"

"Nope"

"It can't be that bad."

"It's Leah, you forget that she took it upon herself to give my 'the talk' and managed to scar me for life."

"True". We went back into that comfortable silence where I occasionally gave her a kiss on the top of her head. I still can't believe that I found her after all this time. Who knows where this can go, I mean I'm an in the moment kind of person but there is something about her….

I was about to suggest that we go back out before Alice came for us when she brought up a topic that completely threw me off. "So I know we haven't talked about the future much but what are your plans for after high school?"

"Where is this coming from?"

"Well I was just curious; I mean acceptance letters and stuff should be coming in the mail any day."

"Yeah but that is still a while off, I mean it's not anything we have to worry about now." She pulled away from me and I immediately missed the feeling of her in my arms.

"Yeah but every time I try to bring something likes this up you change the subject, I'm just trying to get to know you better, I mean people talk about these things. We are seniors, so it is natural to talk about college." Okay she had me freaking out here. Who the hell knows what they want at eighteen? That thought alone had me jumping out of my seat and pacing the room.

"Edward," I felt her put her hand on my shoulder but I just shook it off, "look I didn't mean to upset you but this is something we need to talk about. I mean what are your plans for the future? Its okay if you don't but I would like to know."

"Why?" I asked as I turned around, "Why is it so important for you to know, right this second, what I even want to do?" I thought that would stop her questions but I was wrong.

"I mean, we are in a relationship, isn't this something people in a relationship talk about? Don't they want to talk about possible futures where they might be together or at least know what each other plans to do?"

"And you have that figured out? What you want to do?"

"Edward, first of all keep your voice down, do you want the whole house to hear you?"I didn't even realize that we were raising our voices "and second of yes, as a matter of fact I do know what I want to do after high school, I was just curious about what your own plans are for God's sake."

"Why? Why does my future even matter to you?"

"Well, if I'm going to be part of that future I would like to know what it is." I will forever for the longest time regret what I said to her next. I didn't even mean it and I regretted it the second the words were out of my mouth but by then it was too late.

"What makes you think you are even part of my future?"

Bella looked at me with such hurt in her eyes that it made me want to cry. I reached out for her but she walked backwards to the door, never taking her eyes away from mine. Even when the door opened to reveal a shocked Jasper and furious Alice she didn't take her eyes away from mine.

"Well then, what are we even doing now?" before I could get a word out she held up her hand for me to be quiet. "You think on that and get back to me when you figure out an answer. Alice, I'm sorry but I think I am going to head home tonight instead, I will see you Monday."

And with that….She was gone….

I was numb….I didn't even feel it when Alice smacked me in the face.

"What the Fuck did you do?"

"I have no idea…I think I just made a mistake…"

Me: Please don't shoot me there is a reason for this and trust me they will be back to the mushy stuff by the next chapter or so, but every couple has their first fight it can't all be rainbows and butterflies. And the next chapter will be out much faster than this one was. Trust me I showed this to my sister and she threw a pillow at me so it has to get done soon.