ONE

Two things I knew without a doubt.

I was in love with Edward Cullen, and he was leaving for Chicago tomorrow. Edward, fellow student,

vampire, and best friend of five long years, had a "scholarship" to some fancy school of medicine. The rest of

the Cullen's were staying here, in Forks, with me until I graduated high school. Then, we were all planning

on moving to Chicago.

Another thing I knew was that Edward had no idea, at all, how I felt about him. Alice, his sister, and my

other best friend, knew-of course. She knew everything. She promised not to tell him, or to let him pick it up

from her mind. But, she insisted, he felt the same way for me. Right. It didn't matter. I was completely

content being his best friend. I'd lived with the Cullen's for three years-since my folks died. Ever since that

first day, Alice, Edward and I have never been far from each other. It was really nice seeing him all the time,

and I wouldn't want to ruin that by my silly feelings coming out into the open. Occasionally, we'd sneak

away to our meadow, while Alice was with Jasper. She always knew, but pretended not to have a clue.

Today was just such a day. We'd left the house around seven this morning, and didn't really plan on going

back. Well, not until Edward found me anyway. We played hide and seek at least twice a week. By my rules,

not his. He couldn't use sound, smell, or sight. Sight was his idea. He claimed it would still be too easy to

find me if he could see, and he reassured me that he would not get hurt. He was the vampire I suppose.

One reason I loved coming here, was because no one could touch us. It was our own little world. Well, no

one but Jake. He was my.. once upon a time best friend, oh, and werewolf. We had drifted once I chose the

Cullen's over him. But, once he realized how in love I was, he sort of came around. Sort of.

I heard a twig snap, and turned around instantly. Speak of the devil, and he shall rise. I smiled, and

motioned for him to be quiet. Didn't want Edward to find me after all.

"Bella! Sorry to bug you when you're with..him, but I was curious. Did you wanna hang out tomorrow night?

Ya know..after the bloo-Edward leaves?" He asked with a slight grin.

He knew I hated that name. Bloodsucker. He wouldn't like it if I referred to him as a dog, or mutt! Creep! I

just glared at him. Maybe he'd go away. Pft. Right.

"Come on, Bella! Don't be mad. I didn't finish it! That should count for something right?" He pleaded weakly.

Jerk.

"No, Jake. I don't want to do anything tomorrow except mope. Besides, Alice is keeping me company. Maybe

this weekend, okay?" I replied tersely. It wasn't a lie. It just wasn't the whole truth. I wanted to stay home,

and be bummed. Alice agreed with me. She said it was good to allow yourself one full day to mourn the loss

of well, anything, and then get on with your life. Maybe if I did that, I wouldn't be so sad the rest of the

year. Maybe.

"Great!" He exclaimed, loudly. "See ya later!" And then he took off, laughing the entire way. Jerk. He

wanted me to be found. He hated Edward and I being alone together. Jealous maybe? I sighed heavily, and

made my way to the middle of the clearing. This was a new spot for me. Usually, I ran into the middle of the

forest, and hid behind a tree. Or, I'd get brave and climb up it. He always found me that way though, so I

figured since he was blindfolded, might as well take advantage of it. Right?

"Forget it Isabella! I heard you and Jacob talking! You're as good as found!" He yelled out to me. I stifled a

laugh, and sat cross-legged on the forest floor. Fifteen minutes later I was about to forfeit, in fear he had

gone to Canada looking for me. He had done that once, when I went back the house to hide. I didn't find it

very funny. I opened my mouth to call out to him when I felt his arms sneak around my waist.

"There you are." He whispered, a smile in his voice. I couldn't help but smile back. He always made me

smile. "Took ya long enough." I stated cockily.

"I had to make you think you'd had me stumped. Alice told me where you'd be today. She said she didn't

feel like rebooking my plane ticket for tomorrow." He replied, pulling me to my feet. My mouth dropped open,

and my face flushed.

"Betrayed by my own best friend!" I exclaimed, in mock sadness. His chuckling made me smile therefore

ruining the effect. "At least I know I would have had you fooled otherwise. What's the rush anyway?" I

asked, walking slowly next to him. He hesitated before answering, that meant I wouldn't like the response.

Great. What did they have planned this time?