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Chapter 16

15 minutes later I heard Emmett's jeep pull up in the driveway. How did he fit everyone into that one damn car? That had to be against some law. I got up and walked over to my vanity to make sure i was presentable. I mean, just because I didn't like Edward half the time doesn't mean I can't look my best around him right?

Yeah..that didn't make much sense Bella.

I had just finished racking a brush through my long curls when i heard the front door close. I set the brush down and skipped my way down the steps praying i didn't somehow slip.

"BELLA!" Alice squealed from the sofa. "You look so cute! Is that your natural hair?"

My head was started to thump with all that squealing.

I walked over and engulfed her in a hug which was eagerly returned. Damn this girl has grip! I regained my breath before answering her question.

"Yep, this is how it normally is before i torture it with my trusty flat iron." I finally surveyed my living room which was now filled with my friends. I waved.

"Hey guys!" I made my way around the room giving them hugs as well, no favorites played here.

I was met with "hey Bella"s and returned hugs. It was funny how everyone had their own way of hugging. Rosalie's was fierce, but gentler than Alice's, Jaspers was very gentle but strong at the same time, and Emmett's was just suffocating. It's as if their hugs reflected their personalities. I scanned the room for the uninvited Cullen, sure enough there he was in his sex god glory, leaning up against my wall. I gave him a simple nod. I still haven't forgiven him for that shit he pulled in the music room today. Bitch.

"Well Bella, i think you should leave it like that more often! It's beautiful" Alice sang while running her hands through my locks. I swear I even heard her mutter "so soft" during her strokes. I giggled and felt my infamous blush heat up my cheeks. I've never received so many compliments ever. In Arizona, i mean a few boys thought i was attractive, but here is a whole different animal.

"Thanks Alice. Maybe I'll wear it curly more often." i replied while heading toward the refrigerator. "Yall want anything to drink?" I asked while pouring myself a glass of Sprite, aka the only soda I will drink. I'll have to thank Charlie for stocking up later.

"Yes please!" replied everyone but Edward. I shook my head. I need to stop focusing on what he does, or doesn't do. He's a jerk and I tried to make my peace with him. He wants to act like a 5 year old, so be it. I poured four glasses, put them on the tray and carried them out into the living room. The only problem I couldn't get to the couch without passing Edward and his unwavering emerald stare because he refused to sit. Why come if all you were gonna do is act childish?

"Are you gonna sit, or just stand and stare at me all day?" I asked my tone cold. I didn't care. I was tried of him fucking with me. His eyes froze over, and squinted.

"Well Isabella, you didn't offer me a drink. How rude." He sneered while looking dead into my brown eyes. I almost blushed, but i fought hard against it. Why did he have to be so rude? So insensitive. Everyone else got along fine with me, he was the only one causing problems. It's bad enough he was a douche, but to top it off he was absolutely gorgeous. On one hand i wanted to punch him, on the other i wanted to make out with him. Ugh.

But i wouldn't fall for him and I wouldn't let him get me down. I had my best friend moving into town, a group of great new friends, a chance at a better relationship with my father.. so many things that were so much more important than Edward and his mood issues. So i would be nice. I would be the exact of opposite of what he expected of me. I'd be the better person. Starting now.

I took a deep breath and planted my most genuine smile on my face.

"I'm sorry Edward. I called out and asked if anyone wanted anything. But I'll gladly go back and get you a glass." As i turned around to head back in the kitchen I swear i saw his jaw go slack and he glanced around in surprise. I smiled to myself.

You won't win this Cullen. You won't win.

I returned with another glass on the tray. "Here you go Edward" gesturing for him to pick one. He lifted the glass with hesitation, as if he was wondering what I may have done to it. I giggled. "I didn't poison you, or spit in your glass Edward. I promise." I threw him a brilliant smile as I continued into the living room to give the rest of the gang their drink.

"Here ya go guys, sorry about the wait." I huffed as i plopped down on the heavely sofa. Oo, a LazyBoy..nice splurge Charlie. The gang all offered their "no worries" as they began to sip on their sodas and continued watching whatever they had turned to on the tv which I just reconized as Jersey Shore. Ha, that show is crazy. Entertaining, but crazy. Emmett reached over for the remote and switched off the tv and turned to face us.

"Okay. Enough Snooki time, how was everyones day? Anything new?" He asked while munching on a bag of chips that must've been sitting in here the whole time. Mm, looks tasty. I reached over and grabbed myself a handful of chips and daintily stuffed them in my mouth. "How was your first day Bella? Anyone I need to beat up?"

I decided to omit the whole situation with Edward today in music. Another step in the "be nice" plan. I don't wanna continue to be the indirect source of drama in the circle. I'm lucky they so readily accepted me, I wasn't gonna screw things up. I swallowed the chip I was chewing and replied. "Mm, everything was pretty good. Everyone was relatively nice to me. Well, except Tanya and her clan, but I can handle them bitches." I replied as i put my straw to my mouth to take a sip. Ah, how i love Sprite.

"Well that's just dandy Bells. I'm glad things are coming along nicely. I'd hate to have to cut a bitch." he said with a straight face but cracked a smile which completely revealed his way too cute dimples. Ah, how I love my brother.

Alice soon piped in after she finished sucking the last bit of her soda out the glass.

"Yeah i'm so happy Bella. You fit in so well with me and Rosie." she wiped away a fake tear. "We love you Bellsie Boo!" she squealed as she fell into with open arms and squeezed. Rosalie soon followed suit and i felt like i was in a sandwich of love. I hugged back and confessed my love as well. "I love yall too. I'm so grateful for you guys."

After a few minutes of pure girl sappiness, we pulled apart to see Edward finally sitting on the couch. He looked so unsure of himself, like he didn't belong. And to be honest, in this situation, he really didn't. But I remembered my plan and decided to make him belong.

"You don't wanna join this sap fest Edward? Isn't being engulfed by multiple girls a guys a wet dream?" I said jokingly as i began to tie my hair up into a ponytail.

"Don't" Edward blurted out. I looked around in confusion trying to figure out what he was trying to prevent.

"Your hair." He tried to clarify. What was wrong with my hair? I looked down at it. It looked fine, shiny actually. I shook my head still confused. He cleared his throat.

"I mean don't put up your hair. It's really pretty down." He stammered out and found anything to look at but me. The room had taken and a pregnant silence. Rosalie was looking around, Ali was inspecting her nails, Jasper was looking at Edward, and Emmett was glaring at Edward. Oh God. It was was my turn to clear my throat. Play it cool Bella.

"Oh you think? Thanks Edward." I smiled at him and picked up the remote.

"More Jersey Shore shall we?" I clicked the TV back on and drowned out my confusion with Snooki's ditzy babbling.

He will not win this. I wont let him.

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