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A failed marriage and long divorce left Edward with a lot on his hands. Moving his kids closer to his family in New York was the fresh start he needed so that his family could thrive. Not knowing how he would juggle work and caring for his kids, he jumped at the chance to hire his brother's nanny to care for his own kids. But the moment Bella walked into his house everything changed. She started out as the nanny, but she quickly became everything he wanted.
Bella's POV of this story is posted as Everything I Needed.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Angst, Drama, Family, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Stories I've Already read, My favs past present and future
Chapters: 36 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 101886 Read Count: 89369
Date: 22 Mar 2016 Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 32
Hopefully, having a frest start for Rosalie will benefit her in the long run. Edward seems to be going out of his way to may sure everyone is happy. Carlisle and Esme need to get their heads out of their asses.
Sherry
Date: 26 Apr 2014 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18
I like seeing them moving forward.
Date: 10 May 2014 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19
I'm hoping it goes as planned.
Date: 12 Jun 2014 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20
Online shopping rules.
It was wise of Edward to confide in Eleazar about Heidi.
Seth could be a problem, but hopefully he'll be an ally.
Date: 23 Aug 2014 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21
I can't wait until Charlie finds out.
Date: 23 Aug 2014 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22
Bella needs to completely confide in Edward about her past.
Date: 28 Nov 2014 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23
Getting a puppy for Christmas, the kids will love it.
Yep, I think Rosalie's change in attitude is only temporary. She's gonna hit the roof when she finds out about her dad and Bella.
Date: 22 Jan 2015 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24
I feel like this is the calm before the storm.
Sherry
Date: 25 Apr 2015 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25
I'm not sure the conversation with Tanya is gonna go well.
Sherry
Date: 03 Dec 2015 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31
Awesome!!! They have a venue.
Sherry
Date: 26 Sep 2017 Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 33
The wedding is coming fast.
Sherry
Bella and Edward have been friends for as long as they could remember. They grew up together and now, live in the same apartment, ‘saving’ money on rent. Bella was just dumped by her boyfriend, Paul and Edward had been single for a long time.
One night, Edward drunkenly tells Bella that he’s horny and lonely. They ended up having sex.
Awkward morning after follows…
Out of everyone they’d been with, Edward and Bella admit that they are really compatible with each other, but a relationship between the two just can’t work. They are almost like family. So, they decide to become friends with benefits…
What happens when one realizes that they want more??
Banner by Chandrakanta! Thank you girlie!
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Erotica, Friendship, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: G8or Favor8s Read, Stories I've Already read, Dumbeline's WIP to read list, Bella's Must Reads!, Bella 84's To Be Read List, Stories I've read, Read & Enjoyed, TBR, Tufano79 Stories
Chapters: 151 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 177969 Read Count: 983473
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 69: Chapter 69
I'm saying it with you... HEA...HEA...HEA...
At least Bella realizes she has her head up her ass. I hope someone approaches Edward at the club and makes Bella jealous. Was Heidi using Felix name as a decoy to get information from Edward? I'd like for her to show up at the club.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 68: Chapter 68
Operation Woo Bella is a go.
Your AN about the club makes me anxious.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 67: Chapter 67
Ha!! You had us panicing over Heidi for nothing. Maybe starting over is exactly what Edward and Bella need to see what is in front of them.
Date: 11 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 55: Chapter 55
Well that arranged meet-up just backfired on Charlie, lol.
Edward laid it on thick, but truthful. Can't wait to see how Bella responds. Something tells me they'll play it off and not take it seriously.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 66: Chapter 66
If Heidi is showing interest in Edward. Things just got more interesting and confusing between Edward and Bella. Bella needs to pull her head out of her ass soon.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 65: Chapter 65
Oh Emmett. You gotta put two and two together. Surely he's not that naive.
Rose needs to go away. I'd love for Em to have her charged with stalking.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 64: Chapter 64
I really hope Bella figures it out soon. Edward is just too perfect.
Date: 18 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 79: Chapter 79
About time Bella pulled her head out of her ass. I guess Edward just needed to vent to get her to see what was in front of her. I'm glad she's gonna give it a go with him.
Date: 18 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 80: Chapter 80
I'm so happy they're on the same page now. I am concerned about future drama that may arise. Hopefully, they'll come through stronger than before. Looking forward to Grand Canyon roadtrip.
Date: 15 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 58: Chapter 58
Emmett gave Edward some good advice.
Since you asked... I think Edward will be honest with Bella about his growing feelings for her. It will cause them to end their friendship and she'll possibly move to Port Angeles to work at the high school and maybe 'try' dating Jacob, even though she doesn't like him that way. She'll do it to get over Edward.
All the while he'll sit at home, maybe date a few girls having to connection with them... always thinking of Bella.
Something big will happen that will pull them back together and make them talk and realize how much they do love each other.
OR I could be completely wrong on that theory. But I still think he'll confess his feelings to her. If for some chance they stay living together. It'll take Edward 'moving' on and dating someone new for Bella to admit to herself she loves him and wants him, then she'll have to fight for him.
Looking forward to what you have planned for these two.
Date: 13 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 56: Chapter 56
I do believe Bella is breaking Edward out of his comfort zone. Looking forward to more.
Date: 18 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 78: Chapter 78
Well that can of worms is open now. No going back from that.
Date: 10 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 54: Chapter 54
How are Bella and Edward gonna make it two weeks without seeing each other? Hopefully the time away will make Bella's heart grow fonder for Edward.
Date: 15 Apr 2014 Title: Chapter 95: Chapter 95
I love that Rosalie is up the creek without a paddle. Damn girl just never learns. Poor Edward though. I bet he is scarred for life. Bella needs to nurse him back to health after that shocking reveal.
Date: 19 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 32
Mercy, your tumblr visuals are to die for, along with your words. You're killing us slowly, in a good way. Keep it coming.
Sherry
Date: 06 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 52: Chapter 52
Looks like they were thinking along the same lines as Christmas presents for each other. Forks is gonna have some Skype sex.
Date: 08 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 53: Chapter 53
Appears Alice was setting Bella up to where she'd have to call Edward for a ride.
Not a big fan of Jacob. Hope he'll go away quickly. Loved Edward's suggestion... maybe he can start with the small stuff and work up and take Bella by surprise.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 63: Chapter 63
Looks like Bella will be getting nursed back to health by Edward.
Date: 18 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31
I know these two are just getting started, but I'm already a drooling mess wanting more. And the visual aids... mercy me. Edward needs more alcohol, it makes him a sex god and loose his inhibitions.
Sherry
Date: 12 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 75: Chapter 75
Booze and a pool sounds like a great combination. Bella states she's gained weight, could she possibly be pregnant and not know it? Wishful thinking...
Date: 12 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 76: Chapter 76
Looking forward to the moment dawns on them that they do belong together. For now, I'll settle with some pool fun and games.
Date: 12 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 74: Chapter 74
I'm hoping this trip will be a turning point for them.
I suspect something is gonna happen with Edward's credit while he's on vacation.
Date: 23 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 37: Chapter 37
And that's how Friends with Benefits was born.
Looks like Edward made a huge impression on Bella as well.
Date: 20 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 81: Chapter 81
This chapter left me smiling. I think Edward will enjoy Bella's surprise for him, though I think her 'going slowly' will be tossed to the wayside soon.
Date: 25 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 39: Chapter 39
I'm betting Bella is 'buzzing' to sway Edward's decision in her favor. He needs to get over to her room and seal the deal.
Sherry
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 61: Chapter 61
More sensual kissing. Please
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 62: Chapter 62
Bella may need to face the possibility of losing Edward to see what she has.
Date: 21 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 35: Chapter 35
*fans self* That was amazingly hot, but you have me worried. You keep asking what does Edward remember. I don't know if my heart can handle either one of them not remembering everything, especially their changing feelings.
I'm looking forward to EPOV, maybe he remembers more than you are leading us to believe.
Sherry
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 60: Chapter 60
It looks like they'll be kissing now. Damn, that cyber sex was hot.
Date: 07 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 73: Chapter 73
Well that would explain how she knew about E/B's financial situation. Rosalie is something else. I wonder if she has screwed Emmett over by stealing his identity too.
Looking forward to Mesa.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 72: Chapter 72
I was kinda hoping Edward would've brought the blonde home with him to make Bella more jealous.
Wishy-washy describes Bella to a T. She gives me whiplash. Edward is just too perfect, willing to wait for god knows how long. They're already acting like an old married couple bickering. Why can't she see that?
Hopefully this trip will rekindle more than their struggling friendship.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 71: Chapter 71
I'm starting to dislike this stubbornness of Bella's. She knows what her hold-ups are, maybe she should get some therapy for it.
Date: 06 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 70: Chapter 70
Edward admitting to Emmett the girl he talked about was Bella is huge. Glad Em figured it out. I hope he decides to do some meddling that causes Bella to see Edward more clearly.
The fun is just beginning at the club?
Date: 27 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Interesting... Can hardly wait to see how they progress.
Date: 28 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
I wonder how long it will take them to take care of each others needs. Can hardly wait for the friends to turn lovers.
Date: 28 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Edward and Bella seem so close already.
Looking forward to more.
Date: 29 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
Pretty babies indeed. Yep, Bella needs to stop looking at Edward as her quasi brother, and start appreciating him for the man he is. I think Edward may have stronger feelings toward Bella than just a quasi sister. Alice needs to do some meddling and set them up on a blind date.
Date: 14 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 57: Chapter 57
Does Edward mean he's willing to make Bella's Millennium Park a reality? He said he was imaging her fantasy and what all he needed to do it.
These two can get hot enough to start a fire in the bedroom. Lookis like they may start getting creative.
Date: 30 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Asshole is too kind of a word to call Paul. He's a real douche, of the lowest. He really has some audacity, or he's really stupid.
I'm glad she called Edward and forwarded the text messages. I can hardly wait for Edward's POV.
Date: 30 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Edward is adorkable. Five years is a long time to go without. He needs to bite the bullet and ask Bella to be his date. They both need to relax and have some fun.
Date: 31 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
I hope Edward doesn't get so involved with working with Eleazar that he forgets about being home with Bella for Paul's visit.
And he also needs to explain his impromtu introduction of her to one of his bosses. She'll need to play the part.
Date: 31 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Why would Bella even bother with trying to make Paul realize what he'll be missing now that they are broken up? She needs to let the jerk go. He didn't appreciate her while he had her.
Can't wait for her reaction when Edward explains what he's done. Nor when Paul shows up.
Date: 31 Dec 2013 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Paul has served his purpose for this story. He should move on with his pathetic troll of a life.
I can hardly wait for Bella and Edward to forward. They've both made some pretty significant declarations. Now to see those come to life.
Happy New Year
Date: 01 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10
I'm quite fond of adorkable Edward's.
Can they not see they pretty much already are a couple? Look how they plan things out.
Date: 01 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11
No tongue, where's the fun in not having tongue? At least she didn't get too upset with him. Though, the kissing could lead to more. They fit together so easily. They should listen to Esme and Alice.
Why not go sorta canon with the 'special' dress and go with blue. Since he loves the way her skin looks against blue.
Date: 02 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12
It seems eveyone knows what a great couple Edward and Bella would make except themselves.
Date: 02 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13
They just need to throw caution to the wind and give each other a shot. It's obvious they care more than they are willing to admit for each other at the moment.
How much longer before the 'friends with benefits' begins?
Date: 03 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14
Alice will having nothing but the best for Bella to wear. The benefit will be the turning point in their relationship.
Date: 03 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15
Bella needs to face the facts, she no longer is thinking of Edward as a pseudo-brother, but a lover. I really like her sassiness.
Date: 04 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16
Rose is a piece of work. She has some nerve, claiming Edward's room, in his parents house. Can't say I blame Esme for wanting to murder her. Someone should've put her in her place.
Date: 06 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17
About time someone told Emmett he deserved someone better than Rosalie's selfish ass.
Edward should consider Emmett's words about Bella. They are both in so much denial, it's became habit thinking they way to do and not what they actually feel.
I'm glad Edward went to share a bed with Bella... for whatever excuse it was.
Date: 06 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18
Emmett needs to wake the fuck up. If some bitch came into my home and acted that way toward me or my guest. She'd get thrown the fuck out, not only by me but my son wouldn't allow anyone to disrespect me or my home.
I was so hoping Bella would go Rocky on Rosalie. Bitch needs put in her place like yesterday.
Date: 06 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19
Rosalie demanding Esme to make her something to eat. I can't fathom why Emmett allows her to disrepect his mother. Good head or not, you only have one momma. Bitch needs to go.
Blue hair... classic gag, but so worth the revenge and laughs.
Looks like Bella is seeing/thinking 'more' of a shirtless Edward these days. He needs to catch-up on that train of thought.
Looking forward to more.
Date: 08 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20
I'm so proud Emmett finally stood up for his family. Rosalie is a bitch, a little tough love would work wonders for her. Hopefully Emmett can stand strong and not succumb to her 'skills'. Carlisle rocks for putting Rose in her place.
Edward and Bella need to see they are more than friends already.
Date: 08 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21
I guess everyone is wondering how Rosalie knew what Bella paid in rent. Emmett? Not that it really matters now.
Glad Edward was able to talk Bella down and get her to chill out on the amount she pays. Pride is a bitch sometimes.
Again, I like how coupley they are. When are they gonna get down to the good stuff?
Date: 09 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22
I thought for sure Emmett was gonna confess to Bella that Edward admitted to him he was lonely and horny too, from their conversation in the basement.
Bella's sweet to try on console Emmett and encourage him.
If Rose does come back she should kiss ass and beg forgiveness from everyone, after she has a complete attitude adjustment.
Date: 09 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23
Looking foward to more of Edward and Bella. They're just so good together and they don't even realize it yet.
Date: 10 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24
I want more of a pushy nonfiltered drunk Esme. She needs grandbabies.
Date: 11 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25
LMAO. I floved dthe Christmas Vacation reference.
If I had to pay $82,000 a year to decorate with lights for Christmas... there would be no lights at this Grinches house.
Date: 14 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26
When are they gonna see each other clearly and do something about it?
Can hardly wait for them to get to the party and start acting like boyfriend/girlfriend. Is this the beginning of 'friends with benefits'?
Date: 16 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27
Can hardly wait for them to get to the party and start drinking, getting loose, and then Edward make his confession of being lonely and horny.
Date: 16 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28
I adore Eleazar, the lawyer/cupid, and his encouraging them to kiss. They need to get many drinks into them by the nights end, to loosen their inhibitions.
Date: 17 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 29
Loved Bella telling Jessica off. Bella's gonna get trashed now, but that's a good thing for Edward, right? She's already awakened the anaconda.
Date: 18 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30
The pic teases just killed me. This chapter has me giddy as hell wanting more. It'd be nice to have EPOV too. I'm strapped in for this bumpy ride.
Sherry
Date: 20 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 33
Oh holy hell! You are killing me with the hotness.
Sherry
Date: 20 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 34: Chapter 34
I know they're completely trashed by the alcohol, but please let them remember. The passion and chemistry is too good to forgot. They don't need an ackward morning after, only the resolution for doing it more.
Sherry
Date: 23 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 36
Oh no, Edward doesn't need to have 'buyer's' remorse. He needs more sex with Bella, and to remember the best relationships start as friends, growing into more.
Date: 24 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 38: Chapter 38
That AN was as interesting as the chapter itself. All I could think of was... does his wife know what occured between the two of you? lol.
Bella's rules was too disconnected... to cold. Edward needs to counter her proposal, use his lawyer skills, work out on arrangement that meets both their needs. I think she'll be the first to fall 'in love' now.
Sherry
Date: 27 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 40: Chapter 40
Your AN makes me think Edward is gonna get hurt at some point. But for the moment... Hell yeah! Sexy times is a go.
Date: 27 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 41: Chapter 41
I'm even more concerned about Rosalie now. Can hardly wait to see if she has her eyes on Edward.
I liked Jasper telling Bella she was in denial, and Alice sending the wedding dress picture texts.
Date: 28 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 42: Chapter 42
Holy hell... there's no stopping them now.
Date: 28 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 43: Chapter 43
The not kissing rule needs chucked out the window. Bella is foolish to think not kissing Edward will detour any feelings from arising. Getting it on a daily basis... they're gonna be sex addicts before long.
Date: 30 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 44: Chapter 44
Demanding Lawyerward? That would be a YES!
Date: 31 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter 46
Hmm... double dating with the boss, could be interesting.
Date: 02 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 47: Chapter 47
Renegotiating the FwB rules is a small win for Edward. He's at least getting his cuddling out of it. Bella still seems more-so emotional detached than Edward. I can't wait for her to fall in love with him.
Date: 02 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 48: Chapter 48
Damn! Who wouldn't want this man to take control like that?
Date: 02 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 49: Chapter 49
*strikes match and lights up cigarette* I'm exhausted.
Date: 04 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 50: Chapter 50
Edward will probably get carried away and let his confession of love slip out in the heat of the moment.
Date: 05 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 51: Chapter 51
Hmm... possibly some phone sex coming up?
Date: 18 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 59: Chapter 59
Edward was a little oversensitive about Emmett calling 'the girl' his 'fuck buddy', not knowing it was Bella, but Em's right that is exactly what she is and I think Em will figure it out soon enough.
Date: 14 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 77: Chapter 77
No, I don't think Edward would settle for the friends with benefits any longer. He's acknowledged his feelings for Bella, as to where she's knows she wants more with him, but she isn't ready to admit it. At least she subconciously allows the intimacy. I hope she gets her head sorted soon.
Looking forward to Drunkward with loose-lips.
Date: 25 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 83: Chapter 83
Looking forward to possessiveward.
Date: 26 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 84: Chapter 84
I quite enjoyed the 'take-charge' Edward.
Date: 27 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 85: Chapter 85
Hopefully the writer's block will go away. Even if you did struggle with this chapter, it came out fantastic. The dry-humping was pretty damn hot.
Date: 28 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 86: Chapter 86
I love these two together. Things seem to be going good now that they got on the same page.
Curious as to who is calling Edward. The bank?
Date: 29 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 87: Chapter 87
I knew that call had to pertain to Rosalie in some fashion. I keep expecting her to fraud Edward somehow. Poor Emmett. He was to good for Rosalie.
Glad Edward confided in Emmett about his and Bella's relaionship. I hope Em finds someone that makes him happy soon.
Date: 01 Apr 2014 Title: Chapter 88: Chapter 88
After hearing the wager, I thought for sure Edward would have thrown the game to get his hands on her. All the possibilities of where a sensual massage can lead to.