Bella hummed as she put on fresh clothes. Turning her phone on, the first thing it did was blow up with text messages and missed calls. Most of them from Alice, Edward, and Emmet. But a particular group chat caught her attention.

I swear Bella swan if you don't text us by Monday, we are going to break down your front door! You can't hide from us forever! - Raquel

We wont be breaking down any doors Izzy! We just want to know your alive! That abusive psycho boyfriend of yours cant keep you locked up forever ! - Jonny

No! agree with Raquel! If I see one bruise left on your skin, I am going burn that creepy house down! - David

Bella just contact us as soon as you can! We love you! - Aleshia

Bella felt tears fill her eyes as soon as she finished reading the messages.

Her friends really cared, and she was beyond grateful for them.

She quickly typed back a reply and just hoped they would meet up with her.

"Seth?" she called "do you want to ride with me to port angles?" Seth always smiling, flashed her a set of pearly whites.

"sure Bella! What are we getting?"

"Jacob's nephews need some stuff… I figured I save him one less thing to worry about…"

Seth's eyebrows went up as they jumped into her truck.

"wow… that's… that's really kind of you Bella. Hey… you're not… you're not doing this because of what the council told you are you? like a last-minute hoorah for Jacob?"

Bella grinded her teeth.

" no. Seth. The council can go screw themselves and anyone else who objects to my… friendship with Jacob."

"im sorry Bella. I wasn't trying to make you upset… I just… I hate to see you and Jacob hurting. I mean we all know he's in love with you but… he knows that imprinting could ruin that… and I am just angry at lot of people choices that will change a lot of things…"

"what do mean Seth? What's going on?" Seth shook his head.

"don't worry about it bell. Lets go. Can we get some food?" "you just ate!" she laughed.

…...

Bella fidgeted as she and Seth walked around the babies r us.

They probably aren't going come… and that's fair… I deserve there anger…

"what about this one Bella?" Seth asked as he pointed to a brown crib with a connecting changing table.

"that is not the one you want, its too small." A familiar voice spoke. Bella turned, and let out a girly scream without shame.

"RAQUEL!"

"IZZY!"

The two girls were quick to hug, Raquel ripping Bella a new one.

"I swear if you disappear on us again, I am going to chain you up!"

"not if I get to her first!" A male voice greeted.

Bella was then swept up by a short dark skin man, with curly black hair.

"¡Chica, juro que eres un problema!"

"David! You know my Spanish is bad! I have no clue what you just said!" Bella laughed as he put her down.

"I said girl I swear you are trouble!"

"she's not trouble. Trouble find her."

Bella looked up to see more of her friends joining them. "Johnny! Aleshia!"

Before she knew it Bella was in her friends arms and crying. Group hugs were a big thing of theirs.

"I was wrong you guys and you were right. You all were. You tried to tell me! But I didn't listen. I was so stubborn! Thank you! Thank you for sticking with me. I was a horrible friend…"

Still in their group hug, it was Raquel who spoke for all of them.

"we were never mad at you Izzy. We just wanted you safe! You were doing so well, you and jake were getting along greatly and then that bastards sister had to appear. I mean when we met you, you were depressed, suicidal and ready to give up and then… then you came back to life and you were so happy. So, when you left to go save bastards tail, we didn't know what would happen to you and obviously we were right because he kept you from us for two months! Two months Izzy! The Cullen's had this weird hold over you but from now on we won't let them! You wont let them! You have to stand up for yourself bell, cause you are not leaving squad!"

The group burst out in laughter a Raquel's declaration.

"I love you guys!" Bella laughed as she wiped away tears.

"We love you too Izzy, now as I look around it seems we are in a baby store… Are you pregnant? Oh my gosh, did Edward knock you up!?" Johnny asked in horror.

"what! oh gosh no! Ewww… gross, just no… but…. Jacob has- "

"so, the baby is Jacob's! It's about time!" Raquel cheered.

"no! guys! There is no baby! I mean there is but its not mine! Jacob just received custody of his twin nephews and since he's been so busy, I told him I would do the shopping. They need a crib and well, pretty much everything."

"Twin nephews! Oh my gosh if they have those genetics then they must be adorable! Alright let's get started!" Aleshia cheered.

With nods of their heads, the group dispersed and began to fill up Bella's cart.

"Bella? Who were those guys?" Seth asked as he put a few teddy bears in the cart.

"… Those guys Seth? They are my best friends…"

...

"guys you really didn't have to pay for all this!"

"oh my gosh, Bella. We wanted to. We know how hard Jacob works. So, with all our money combined everything is paid for!" Raquel said as they sat down in the food court.

"well now that the shopping is done, Bella why don't you tell us how things are going? Like between you and jake?" Aleshia asked.

Seeing that the girls needed some time alone, David and Johnny stood.

"hey Seth, why don't we go to game stop!"

Not waiting for a reply, they pulled the young boy out of his seat and away from the girls.

"Man, I am glad those guys can take a hint. Now lets get to the details Bella. You have this weird glow about you… spill!" Aleshia squealed.

Bella played with her food before she finally caved. It was different, being able to have friends to talk to about normal things. Normal human things, like…. having sex for the first time.

Yes, she would have to eliminate the supernatural details, but it didn't take away from the joy she felt.

"… well, I was finally able to see Jacob a few days ago. For the most part Edward had kept to my side but the guys in his family went on some random camping trip which gave me the chance I needed. I was supposed to go see his sister, but I didn't to went to see Jacob. Girls, it felt so good to see him. And he smelled so good… anyway, he's working on the bikes and I'm watching him and… well, I wanted to ask him about some traditions in his tribe. Well, these traditions are extremely strict and kind of limit Jacob. There were a lot of things he couldn't do or wasn't t allowed to do. Like college for example. He could probably go online but leaving wasn't an option. Anyway, when I told him that Edward and I would be leaving for Dartmouth right after graduation he became visibly upset, which he had a right to be… but in the end, he asked me if I was happy and if being with Edward was what I wanted then he would support me. I cant tell you how angry I was. I didn't want to go with Edward or his family… I wanted to stay with Jacob… and… I told him that…"

Bella stopped, taking a sip from her drink.

"ok so what next! Bella come on!" Raquel urged jokingly.

"ok. Ok. SOOO, after I told him how I really felt… he- he asked if I was sure I wanted to be with him. I told him yes but was going to tell him it was impossible. Instead, he cut me off with a kiss and… and… We had sex on his garage floor. At least for the first round…"

"oh no, no, no. Izzy you have to give us details! Was he… you know… big?" Alesha asked.

"oh my gosh yes. I mean it hurt at first but after a minute… it felt so good." Bella practically moaned.

"ok, so your doing it on the garage floor. That's kind of kinky. You two could have been caught and then what cause the way your looking, there is way more detail to the story." Raquel giggled.

"your right! So then, I wake up and were at his bachelor pad. He apparently bought it secretly so he could have some space to himself and oh my gosh… Girls… it was everything I wanted it to be… and then… afterwards, I walked into the kitchen and there he was… on… one knee…"

'WHAT! NO WAY!" they squealed.

"yes way! He proposed!" she laughed as she pulled out her engagement ring. Not to draw suspicion she had put it on a necklace under her shirt.

"Izzy do you know what this means!?" Raquel asked.

"no what?" she asked in confusion. "LINGERIE!" her friends urged.

With giddiness, Bella's friends had her up and dashing to the most lingerie store they could find.

It was going to be a long day. She just hoped she could return to Jacob before the night was over.