I can't believe Alice planned this without me knowing" Bella says to Angela and Rosalie as they sit on lawn chairs in the Cullen backyard.
It's Saturday, the day for celebrating Bella's 18th birthday; today was a rare sunny day in Forks and they were having a bar-be-que outdoors. Alice kept the party simple, only inviting Angela, Emmett's new friend Heidi, Rosalie, Jasper, their mom, and to her surprise Charlie.
Mr. Cullen, or Carlisle as he insisted to be called, is working the grill engaged in a conversation with Charlie; Esmé and Anne are sitting under tree's their gazes shifting from their kids to the men. Heidi, Emmett, Alice, and Jasper are in the pool playing a game of water volleyball, Edward's inside changing clothes and Bella is resting in the blue chair, Rosalie to her right and Angela to her left.
Everyone is in warmer clothes, as if it were a trip to Florida instead of rainy Forks, smiles on their faces. Mrs. Cullen is wearing a red sun dress with matching red heels; donning the appearance of an elegant hostess, Ms. Hale is in a light blue skirt with a black blouse across her chest. Carlisle seems very relaxed in his khaki shorts and white t-shirt; Charlie, ever the awkward man, is wearing jeans though he does have a light t-shirt on as well. The boys, Emmett and Jasper, are in swimming trunks proudly showing off their chiseled well-built chest to everyone; Heidi is in a bright orange two-piece bathing suit that made even Bella do a double take when she first laid eyes on the woman. Alice ever the fashion expert is wearing a black with pink stripes bathing suit looking tiny and cute as she bounces around in the pool; Angela is also sporting a swim suit though it's covered by a long skirt. Bella and Rosalie are the only ones among the women who decided on shorts for this occasion.
"She's Alice" Angela chuckles. "She can do anything" Alice planned the event inviting everyone, all the while Bella believed that they would just have quiet group time by the pool; though Bella enjoyed it this way.
"Are you going in?" Bella asks Angela gesturing towards the pool, Angela shakes her head.
"No, I'm not that much of a swimmer. I'm just here to enjoy the rare sun today" Bella smiles at her turning around she faces the quiet Rosalie, who was silently observing the game taking place inside of the pool.
"Hey" she whispers softly to gain the blondes attention. "Are you going in?" Rosalie shakes her head giving Bella a small smile.
Later when the sun begins to hide behind the clouds and the food's been eaten, Bella sits with Emmett at the edge of the pool talking while the others enjoy the Jacuzzi.
"So how's it going with Heidi?" Bella questions kicking her feet lightly in the water.
"It's going good Bells; she makes my dick feel great!" Emmett booms out a laugh and Bella blushes.
"That's not what I meant!" she squeaks out, pushing against his arm. Emmett laughs again putting his arm around her shoulder pulling her closer.
"Yeah, I know but I just love to see you blush." He teases with a grin on his face. "It really has gone well though; she keeps up with my childish ways"
"That's cool"
"Yup, now are you sure you don't want to know what goes on behind closed doors because I-"
"Emmett stop harassing Bella" Alice pipes up from behind the duo, Rosalie standing next to her. "Bella can we borrow you for a moment?" her eyes find Bella's quickly averting them to her left at Rosalie. Bella nods standing up glancing to Emmett.
"Yeah, I'll see you later"
"Sure, sure" he replies waving his hand.
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