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Bella POV

After spending most of the night chilling out in Edward's room, and him calming me down; we spent some time with the whole family. Of course, Jasper and Emmett had to tease me about my injury. They even started making bets on how many humans I would kill in my first year as a newborn vampire.

"Oh come on guys, ease up on her would you. She's going to be fine. The mutt just knows how to push her buttons is all," Alice said grinning.

"Don't worry my love, I will not let you kill any humans," Edward said.

"I know you won't, and anyway, I know, I'm not going to be the typical newborn. I know what I'm getting into beforehand. Plus, I have the advantage of choosing this life for myself," I told them.

"I can see that having some effect on your temperament," Alice chimed in.

After some more discussion, Edward took me home. When we got back home, I went to take a shower. I knew I probably still smelled like that dog, gross! I put on a cami and boy shorts to sleep in and went to my room to find Edward lying on my bed. My, he was gorgeous! He opened his arms to me, and I crawled in bed and lay beside him.

"Are you alright now, love?" Edward sweetly asked.

"Yes, I still can't believe he kissed me; I am so sorry that happened Edward," I said turning in his arms so I could look at him.

"I should have listened to you; you were right the whole time."

I was getting mad just thinking about it.

"I have only ever looked at him as a friend. I never gave him an indication that I wanted him to kiss me," I said.

I knew Edward believed me, but I just had to say it.

"I know baby, there was nothing you could have done to prevent it. His thoughts this afternoon were, well, let's just say he was very proud of himself; he had evidently been wanting to do that for a while," Edward said with a sigh, and then chuckled.

"And what may I ask is so funny about that Mr. Cullen?" I raised my eyebrow at him.

"Well, he seems to be under the impression you enjoyed it, you are just acting this way because you are stubborn." Edward quietly laughed.

I huffed and rolled my eyes at that thought. I couldn't believe Jacob was so blind. It took Edward kissing me, and then humming my lullaby to get me to calm down and go to sleep, but eventually I did.

Three Days Later…

JB POV

I couldn't believe it's been three days, and Bella was still mad at me for kissing her. I didn't see why she couldn't see we were made for each other.

If she would just give me a chance, I could prove how good I was for her. I knew I was a better choice than that leech, whose body was cold and made of stone. How could she want that instead of flesh and blood lying next to her? Not to mention the smell.

It just hit me, the most brilliant idea I have ever had. I could talk to Charlie; he hated Edward too, as much as me, if not more. He could get her to see the light.

Charlie POV

I closed the door; and made my way to the couch, and sat down. It had been an exhausting day. I just wanted to kick back, relax, and watch the Mariner's game in peace, while sipping on a beer.

I was doing just that, and enjoying it, when I heard the front door open. It was Bella, but unfortunately she was not alone. That boy was with her; I could have sworn she would be over him by now. I didn't see what's so great about him. I may not agree with Jake's tactics; but he's a good boy, and would be good to Bella, if she would just give him a decent chance.

"I'm home, dad," she called from the hallway.

"I need to talk with you, Bells, alone," I replied.

I heard her huff and puff, and heard the murmur of her and his voices.

Bella POV

"What does he want?" I asked Edward as we stood in the entryway.

"He wants to talk to you about Jacob, and giving him a shot with you," Edward whispered back in reply.

I huffed, and rolled my eyes then leaned my head on Edward's chest. He put his arms around me, and planted a kiss in my hair.

"Will you wait for me upstairs?" I asked him low enough that my dad wouldn't hear.

"Of course, my love, I'll just take a few minutes to drive my car home, and run back," he said.

"Ok, don't be gone long. I love you," I told him.

He smiled, and leaned down to give a peck on the lips.

"You know, I can never be away from you for very long. I'll hurry back to you, my love. I love you too," he replied.

He pecked me again, and then he was gone. I went in the living room to have a talk with my father.

"What's up, dad?" I asked sitting beside him on the sofa.

He muted the TV, but never took his eyes off of it.

"Jake came to see me today. He says that you're still angry with him about the kiss," my dad explained.

"Well, of course, I'm still angry with him. Why wouldn't I be?" I shouted instantly on edge.

This was just so typical of Jacob. When he couldn't get his way about something, he went whining to my father. Grrr, I swear one of these days he's going to push too far, and that would be it.

"Bells, there is no need to hold a grudge against the kid for just kissing you. He's in love with you, and wants you to love him back. Why's that such a bad thing?" he asked.

"Why? You're asking me why, when it should be as obvious as the nose on your face, dad. First, I have a boyfriend, who I love with every fiber of my being. Second, I don't click like that with Jacob. He's always been more of a brother to me, and I just simply can't see him as anything more. Third, he kissed me, against my will, knowing I have a boyfriend. How can you defend him dad?" I shouted.

"Bells, please calm down and try to see reason. When you're a guy in love, you do crazy things without thinking. Yes, I agree he should have asked you if you wanted the kiss, but he was just trying to get your attention is all. He went about the wrong way," he said.

"Me? See reason? Dad, you did not seriously just go there. What about you seeing reason, huh? What about you taking into account that I have the freedom of choice to choose who I want to have a relationship with? What about you stop holding a grudge against Edward?" I asked jumping up, and pacing the room.

I was getting angrier by the minute. I wanted to punch something again.

"Bells, Edward hurt you, and left you in the forest alone. How can you not see I have every right as your father to hold a grudge against someone who hurts my daughter?" dad asked.

Oh that was it, the last straw. I have had it. I stopped, and whirled around to face my dad, and glared at him.

"Well, I tell you what, dad; let's talk about hurt, shall we? Let's talk about the fact that Jacob is intent on trying to get between Edward and me, and that hurts me. You hate Edward, and love Jacob. You take his side against me, and that hurts me. Jacob doesn't care how much he hurts Edward and me by doing the things that he does, when he claims to love me, and that HURTS ME!" I screamed.

Charlie just bowed his head, and looked defeated. I stomped off to my room, and slammed the door. Edward was there, and had his arms around me before the door even shut.

I burst into tears while Edward held me, and soothed me.

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