"Are you sure you'll be okay?" Edward asked for the fifth time while brushing my cheek softly.

"Yes," I answered, gazing sternly into his eyes. Edward, Emmett, Carlisle and Jasper were all heading off to their occasional hunting trip. Which left me without Edward yet another weekend. I wasn't fond of the idea, but there really weren't any choices. I hung my head and looked away from Edward.

"Hey," Edward said softly, lifting my chin with his free hand. "I'm a phone call away."

"I know," I sighed. He was trying to cheer me up, and I knew it killed him to see me upset. I forced a smile while looking into his eyes once more.

"I love you," he whispered in my ear. This time, I smiled for real.

"I know," I said again. He grinned.

"Wrong answer!" And in an instant, we shared our last passionate kiss before he waved from the car and drove off.

I walked back up the patio and thought of things to do on this fine Saturday morning... that for some reason didn't seem so fine anymore.

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"Please, Jessica!" I begged. She had to do this for me. It was the perfect opportunity to show Bella who is really the right guy for her.

"No, Mike, I can't do that to her and Edward," Jessica insisted yet again on the other line.

"But it's strictly friends, I swear, Jess! I swear to god, I just want to be friends with her again!"

I could hear Jessica sighing on the other line. It was working! I could sense her giving in.

"Alright, Mike, but no funny business, okay? And I'm serious!"

"You got it!" I reassured her before disconnecting the line. I stood there for a moment and finally chanted a nice, excited, "Yes!"

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I was sitting at the computer, my eyes fixed to the screen. Jessica had sent me an email with the cutest video I'd ever seen. They were cats, running into walls, hissing at their reflections in the mirrors, and jumping from couch to couch. They seemed all high, which was so adorable.

I needed a good laugh, anyways. I just wished Edward were here to watch it with me… ouch. Edward. I missed him and it had only been a couple hours since he left.

When I refreshed the page, I saw a new email, from Jessica. Hopefully, it was another funny video, because she had a great taste in humor.

To: Bella

From: Jessica

Subject: Good plans

Listen Bella, I don't wanna see you coped up in your room all day just cause Edward isn't there! Mike and me are planning to see a movie tonight and we want you to come. Meet us there at eight?

Jessica

I smiled, and without hesitating, replied yes. If I needed anything, it was a night out with friends to clear up my fogged mind.

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Later that night, I took a shower and got dressed to go to the movies. I threw on just a simple t-shirt and jacket with dark jeans. I grabbed my keys and headed to Port Angeles to the movie theater.

Once there, I saw Mike waiting at the concession stand. He smiled hugely and headed up to hug me. It felt awkward, since Mike and me were only acquaintances.

"Where's Jessica?" I asked him as we walking to our theater where we were to watch some silly romance comedy.

When he didn't answer, I looked over to him. He just smiled and finally said, "She couldn't make it."

And at that point, I felt most uncomfortable.

We took seats towards the top. Mike held a bag of popcorn and a soda, and me, a water bottle. He kept smiling at me from across, and I tried my best to return them as realistic as possible.

"So, do you like romantic comedies?" Mike asked casually as the previews played.

"Um, they can be funny." There was a short silence. Then, I added, "Well, I like them more than horror movies."

Mike laughed. "Yeah, I can see where you're coming from." And just then, a commercial for a horror movie played. I looked away as people were shred to pieces and screamed their heads off. I saw Mike laughing at me. He didn't seem affected by it at all!

"Hey, don't laugh!" I whined and playfully hit him on the shoulder.

"It's over," he said shakily, trying to suppress his laughter. "Oh wait, brace yourself!" I looked away even further, but slowly turned to face the screen as I heard sweet music playing, the kind you don't hear in horror films. And what do you know, it was a preview for The Spongebob Squarepants Movie!

I instantly blushed as Mike continued to laugh hysterically. "That's cruel!" I said to him sarcastically. I pouted as he continued to laugh.

"Oh, that was funny, Bella! You're funny!" We looked into each other's eyes for a moment and smiled. For some reason, I think this all meant much more to him than it did to me. But I know I could keep things under control. I'd enjoy my time with Mike as a friend, whether he viewed it like that or not.

When the movie finally ended, I concluded that I had a great time. There were so many funny scenes that at one point I had began tearing up with laugher. Mike would through a tissue in my face while laughing his head off as well. My legs felt like jello as we headed out of the theater and continued to laugh here and there.

"Wow, that was just hilarious!" Mike exclaimed.

"I know," I agreed happily. "I'll be sure to drag Edward to this one." And suddenly, the laughter was over. Mike's face grew grim for a moment, and I knew I should not have just said that in his face. Great, I just ruined the mood!

"Let's get some ice cream," I suggested. And it worked; Mike's face was beaming once more.

"Okay!"

Turns out Mike asked the cashier to mix the vanilla and rainbow sorbet together. The cashier looked skeptical, but fulfilled the customer's orders as he was paid to do. I got a scoop of chocolate and was slightly disgusted as Mike ate his multi-flavored ice cream. However, after the second bite, he gave up and threw it away.

"Ugh, that wasn't too tasty," he admitted. We sat down together on the grass near a fountain. Eventually, I threw my ice cream away.

"What time is it?" I asked. It was very dark outside, so I guess it was really late.

Mike looked over to his watch. "It is…almost eleven."

"I should get going," I sighed. I got up to my feet.

"Wait!" Mike called. "I mean, can't we just sit and talk a little?"

I smiled and sat back down. "Sure."

We sat there for a couple minuets, looking at the star filled sky.

"Hey, Mike, I had a really great time," I finally said. And I was being completely honest. "I mean, it's been a while since I had this great of a time with friends."

"Me too, Bella." I looked at Mike to see him staring at me suggestively. This was the time to put my guard up. Mike was too ahead of himself. I had to be carefully…I couldn't let Edward down.

"Listen, Bella, I'm having a pool party tomorrow and I'd really love it if you would come. Jessica will be there and a bunch of other people."

"Sure, Mike! I'd love to!"

He smiled, content with himself. Just then, I realized how awfully close Mike was sitting to me. His hand lifted my chin to face him. His piercing blue eyes were gazing into mine. He leaned in, closer and closer. My heart was racing. What was going on? Why wasn't my guard up? Why couldn't I stop him? Why? Why is he doing this to me? I closed my eyes and imagined it was Edward. Imagined he was here with me.

He whispered in my ear seductively, "You're so beautiful, Bella." And then his lips moved towards mine. I felt his hand snake up my back. I took mine and brushed it off gently, knowing this was completely wrong and that I would regret it. But his eyes were so distracting that his hand was the only thing I pushed away. For the first time, a pair of warm lips touched mine. For a mere second, I enjoyed the warmth. The feeling of another human being's lips. It felt right, in one sense. But I immediately opened my eyes and pulled away, or at least tried to. Mike's hands were now holding my head to his. I pushed him off, and when he got the message he let go. And that's when I saw the person I had just betrayed standing right in front of me.

"Edward!" I gasped while jumping to my feet. Mike flailed behind him to see Edward towering over him. Edward's hate-filled eyes were on me, then on Mike. He stared at Mike for a few moments. I hoped to God he wouldn't make a mistake and hurt Mike. But his eyes…they scared me. I was afraid to look at them. Edward walked over to me as I looked away. He stood in front of me for a moment. I could feel my heart beating harder and faster than it had ever done before, and surely Edward could feel it. He lifted my chin so I looked right into his eyes.

But this time they weren't filled with hate. Tears began streaming from the corners of my eyes. He was heartbroken. I could tell by the look in his innocent gaze. He looked disappointed, upset, shocked; everything a broken hearted person would feel. The tears were falling so fast down my cheeks. I felt horrible. I had broken his heart. I felt truly, honestly, horrible.

And I was scared. Not of his temper or what he might do to Mike. But of our relationship, our love. It couldn't end this way, over a mistake I made. I wished I could say I was sorry and tell him over and over again I didn't mean it. But I couldn't, because it didn't matter. He wouldn't believe me. Edward just saw me kiss another guy. And not just any guy, Mike Newton.

"Edward…" I whispered, my voice cracked and shaky. He opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out. Instead, he walked away.

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Hmm... Please Review? Should I continue!