Hellooooo lovely people! This is my contribution to the Babies at the Border compilation and is a continuation of the one shot, Forks Valley HOA. The original one-shot can be found under my profile. In the original one shot, Bella is an uptight, strictly by the rules, pearls wearing and golf cart riding president of her HOA. She meets a laid-back Edward and the sparks fly. This takes up right where that one lets up. To understand the dynamics of the group, I would suggest you read the original first.

I could not let these two go and when the opportunity came up to write for this very important event, I knew I wanted to continue their story. These are short chapters and I will update once or twice a week. I don't have a set day to update. It will depend on RL's bullcrap.

I want to acknowledge two people that took time out of their lives to help me with this project. The awesome banner was done by twi2escape (her first one!) and Edwardsfirstkiss lent her awesome beta skills.

Also, a HUGE thanks to all of the people who donated to this cause. Especially Jennie Boom and Consuelo Hernandez for putting the compilation together.

Disclaimer: As always, SM owns the original, but this neighborhood of nutballs, is all mine.

A Year in the Life of HOA President, Bella Swan.

August

Previously: July 4th.

Edward smiled and cupped her chin, tilting her head back so he could look her deep in the eyes. "Cookie, if you want to see my tattoo, you're going to have to invite me inside. Not even a rule flaunter like me would have the guts to get naked in a nice friendly neighborhood like this. Are you ready to break some rules?"

Bella's eyes widened for a heartbeat before grabbing his hand and dragging him inside her house.

The next morning Bella's garbage container sat in its usual place waiting for its Monday pick up. Nothing out of the normal except the large binder thrown haphazardly to the side of the dumpster that read; Forks Valley HOA Official Rules.

August- Edward and Bella have been dating since the previous Fourth of July. So, about a month.

"No Sugarlips, I'll do it, you did it last time."

"I don't mind Cupcake."

"I know you don't, Sweetums and that's one of the many reasons I love you."

"I love yu-"

"-For the love of God, just give it to me and I'll do it!" Bella, interrupted, grabbing the stack of plates out of Rose's hands, ignored the look of absolute surprise on her friend's face and headed towards the kitchen.

"You be quiet!" She ordered the snickering Edward, as she walked past him into the house. Still laughing, Edward grabbed a few plates and dutifully followed his girl into the house.

"You see? That's why I don't like nicknames. It may start out cute but it always ends up in a disgusting barrage of vomit inducing- "Edward silenced Bella in mid-tirade with a toe-curling kiss.

"-But I like calling you Cookie." Edward crooned into Bella's neck. He tightened his hold on her as she predictably began to succumb to his talented tongue, momentarily losing the use of her legs.

"Ugh, what are you doing to me?" She breathed heavily, leaning her neck to the right hoping he would continue his explorations.

He did.

"Bella, sorry that got out of han-what the hell is going on in here? Em, get in here!"

Bella squeaked and tried to pull away from Edward at Rose's loud interruption but Edward held her tighter in his arms. Bella was always worried about other's seeing their PDA, but he was an affectionate guy and she needed to get used to it. Besides, it was Rose's kitchen, not the middle of the town square.

"Babe? What's wrong?" Alarmed, Emmett rushed into the kitchen with Alice and Jasper on his tail.

"I just caught little Miss Snobby Buttons, about to mount Edward on my counter!" Rose explained, waving an accusing hand towards the still embracing couple.

"Way to go, man!" Emmett high fived Edward, who managed to extract his hand from the red-faced woman clinging to his chest. "Way to go, Bella!" Emmett's offered palm was rejected by the now glaring Bella.

"Seriously? You're giving them high fives?" Rose asked, with her hands firmly planted on her hips.

"Babe, anytime Bella loosens up is a cause for celebration." Emmett cajoled, tugging the now grinning Rose closer.

"You're right." Rose agreed, lacing her hands behind Emmett's thick neck. "Go ahead you too."

"Soooo," Alice slowly drawled, eyeing the two couples. "If it's okay for Bella and Edward to screw on the kitchen counters, does that mean that perhaps a little skinny dip in your hot tub would be okay?"

"You skinny dipped in my brand new hot tub?" Rose accused loudly in disbelief.

"What? No! I was just wondering if such a thing would be okay." Alice looked to Jasper for help, only to find him nodding at Rose and laughing.

"Alice!" Rose yelled as Alice hightailed it out of the room with the tall blonde on her heels.

"Dude, did you?" Emmett's nose wrinkled in mild disgust.

Jasper just smiled widely, not attempting to hide his and Alice's misdeed.

"Damn. I wanted Rose and me to christen the new tub, but that deserves a bump." Emmett's meaty paw shot forth for a fist bump.

Bella untangled herself from Edward's embrace and scoffed at the three men as they congratulated each other on their sexual escapades. "You three are gross." She commented over her shoulder in an indignant huff as she left in search of Rose and Alice.

"Little B, is still wound a bit tightly. You need to get on that, bro."

"First, I am on that, bro," Edward said, with a self-satisfied smirk. "Secondly, she's been wound tight for a while, I can't unspool all of that in a month. I have to slowly peel through her layers. This HOA stuff is a constant crap storm."

"Layers? Like an onion?"

"Yeah, Shrek, like an onion." Edward and Jasper laughed.

"I think you're wrong. I think B, just needs to rip off those pearls and live life. And I'm going to help her."

Edward raised an eyebrow. "Be my guest. Just don't come crying to me when shit inevitably goes sideways."

"Emmett, I appreciate your offer but I just don't think I need an assistant." Bella said, as she rushed around her basement rec room making sure all of the chairs lined up correctly.

Emmett leaned against the wall watching his friend amusingly as she moved chairs by fractional increments so they lined up perfectly. "B, if anyone needs help, it's you. Besides, now that I'm a part of this community I should see what this HOA stuff is all about." Emmett had moved in with Rose a scant three weeks after they began dating. Jasper followed suit, moving in with Alice only two days after Emmett. Bella thought they'd made big mistakes by moving so quickly. She preferred to build her relationship a bit slower. Edward still lived in his home, spending a night or two a week at Bella's house.

"I guess."

"Great! I'll be a big help. Think of me as a Vice President."

"Um, I don't think-"

"-Okay, fine. More like an assistant to the president?" Emmett asked with a dimpled smile.

Bella sighed. She was a sucker for his dimples. In addition, having an assistant could give her more time to concentrate on her efforts to have a life outside of the HOA, and by default free up some time for her handsome boyfriend.

"Okay, you can be my assistant. BUT you have to follow my lead. These people can be pretty demanding." Emmett laughed at her comment. So far, the most demanding person he'd encountered was standing before him in a green polo and a pearl choker.

"Deal." He offered up his hand to seal their deal.

Bella laughed as he ignored her hand to pull her into a patented Emmett bear hug.

"This is going to be great. You just wait and see." No sooner had Emmett made his promise when the first home owners descended.

"There is no rule that says you can't have a child's wading pool in the yard!" Peter Brewer from 1711 Hemingway, complained.

"No, but there is a rule about ADULTS using the pool as a beer cooler." Chelsea Huffman, Peter's neighbor from across the street retorted. The meeting had only been open for 20 minutes and had rapidly deteriorated into a cacophony of loud and irritated voices.

"What do you people have against adults relaxing with a few alcoholic beverages? The last time I looked, prohibition had ended in 1933!"

"I have nothing against alcohol! But I have everything against watching a bunch of drunk idiots parading around spouting profanity and making lewd gestures. I have children!" Chelsea's face was red with anger.

"Your children are in high school! You're just a bitter, lonely, old wo-"

Bella stepped in, stopping Peter's comment, knowing it would only increase the tension.

"That's enough! Chelsea, I didn't see anyone do anything I would consider lewd." Chelsea crossed her arms and huffed in Bella's direction as Peter smirked behind her.

"And you," Bella said turning to speak to Peter. "The next time you have friends over, keep your beer in coolers."

"Whatever!" Peter retorted, flopping back into his seat. Bella glanced over to see Emmett smiling and flashing her two thumbs up. She shook her head and continued with the meeting.

One hour later, she'd stopped two other skirmishes amongst the neighbors, reminded Mr. Bauer that it was still against the rules to mow a yard without a shirt on, set a date for the HOA Presidential election for next May, and had somehow, she still wasn't sure how, agreed to allow Emmett to start a neighborhood Facebook group.

"You'll see B, the FB group is going to bring the neighborhood together." Bella rubbed her temples, hoping to lessen the throbbing that the last hour and a half had caused.

"I hope so Em, I hope so." Bella said warily.

Emmett smiles widely, patting Bella on the back. "Seriously, what could go wrong?"

FORKS VALLEY HOA FB GROUP:

EMc2-Welcome to the Forks Valley HOA FB page! I'm Emmett McCarty, the new Vice President of the HOA. I'll post announcements and news that affect the neighborhood. I want this to be a place where we all can share ideas to make our awesome community better! So, post away!

JaneJackson- "Since when do we have a VP? I didn't get to vote!"

TheREALJackBauer- "And who the hell is Emmett McDonald?"

JaneJackson- "I just checked andthe HOA rules DO NOT allow for a VP!"

CoolGmaCope- " Jane Jackson-Don't get your panties in a twist! 'Dimples' is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood!'

JaneJackson-" CoolGmaCope- There are rules!"

AWeber—"EMc2-Congratulation on your new job."

EMc2- "Thank-you Angela!"

IsabellaMSwan- "Emmett, you're not the Vice President!"

Annnnnnd, we're off! Buckle up! If you think that this crew is going to have a calm year, remember that we're dealing with Emmett!

Thank you for reading!

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