EPov

When I found out Bells was coming over, I was happy.

And when I realized she was sleeping over, damn, I could hug the pixie.

I know that's kind of mean to say considering she's upset but Bella will be under the same roof as me tonight and that calls for a celebration.

I cleaned up my room.

You know, just incase Bella stumbled in there while looking for the bathroom or something. I didn't want her thinking I was a pig.

"Edward!" my mother yelled, clearly annoyed that I was talking my time to get ready.

Truth was that I didn't even want to go. All my Grandmother would do is bitch and moan about my grandfather and his young new girlfriend and nag my father for not taking us to visit her more often. As if three times a year wasn't enough...

Alice whistled when she saw me. "Well look what the cat dragged down. Cullen, looking hot."

I shook my head, grinning. "Thanks."

"You know, I'm glad you found your balls and asked my girl out."

"Technically, she's my girl now and I don't share." I said, joining her on the couch.

She scooted over, her blanket clutched in her hands. "I figured."

Alice looked smaller than she really was, curled up in the corner of the couch, covered in a blanket. Her eyes were still a little bloodshot, and she still had a sad look to her.

My mother taught me to always comfort a friend in need and even though Alice and I rarely spoke, I considered her a friend.

Clearing my throat, I said, "Listen Alice, um, I don't know everything that's going on between you and Jazz but I know it will all work out. You'll see." I awkwardly patted her shoulder.

"Thanks Edward." she leaned over to give me a small hug.

Rosalie came into the living room carrying Luc.

He was dressed in the small tux he always wore when we went to fancy dinners or parties.

He tugged at his bow tie with a scowl.

"Oh Edward, you're all romantic now that you have a girlfriend." Rose cooed.

"Shut up."

Luc gasped. Then giggled. "Quarter."

Fuck.

Wait?..

"That's not a swear," I defended myself.

"Uh-huh!" Luc crawled on my lap, poking my cheeks. "Momma says so."

"Nuh-uh."

He took my face into his warm little hands and eyed me seriously. "Bella says so too."

Rosalie and Alice laughed.

I sighed. "Fine. I'll put a quarter in the jar," I grumbled.

Rose patted her son's head. "Cullen getting beat by a kid."

Alice laughed while Luc grinned proudly.

"Come on boys. Time to go!" My mom sang, holding her hand out of Luc to take.

Luc hopped off my lap and hugged his mother tightly. "I'll behave for you."

Rose took him into her arms, kissing both his cheeks. "Thank you baby. And don't forget, no elbows...," she pauses, letting him finish it.

"No elbows on table." he giggled.

"Watch him Ed." Rose leaned in to whisper after Luc walked out with my mom, both bundled up in their coats.

"I will."

As I was walking out the door, Bella was climbing up the steps to my house looking adorable in her big hoodie that seemed to swallow her.

"Hey," I met her halfway.

"Hey stranger," she grinned.

I leaned down to give her a swift kiss on her lips. "I'll see you later, right?"

She giggled.

So cute.

"I'll be the one in the fuzzy bunny slippers." She shook her said bunny slipper clad feet.

I chuckled.

"Alright. Save me a spot on the couch."

She nodded. "Have fun."

Then she stood on her tiptoes and kissed my cheek.

Her soft cheeks flamed up.

God, she was beautiful.

"Not much without you." I brushed my fingertips across her cheekbones.

Again she blushed and ducked her head, shyly.

"BELLA!" Alice screeched from the front door. "Let's goooooo!"

I laughed while Bella rolled her eyes.

"I better go inside." Bella shrugged.

"Yeah, I'll see you later."

A quick kiss on her cheek and I walked down the steps toward the car my parents were in.

"Oh Edward, you two are completely adorable!" Mom squealed.

I blushed.

"I can see wedding bells ringing! Oh Carlisle, we must ask your mother for her ring!"

I sighed and so did Luc, copying me.

"Long ride, right buddy?"

He smiled and nodded.

We both ignored my mother's ranting about my future with music.