Sorry guys, I've been grounded for awhile and Word wouldn't work on my other computer. Anyways, New Story! For those of you reading Rising Sun, I promise to update soon, okay? Ok. Now I do not own Twilight *sob* READ THE FRIGGIN' STORY ALREADY!!!!!!! Oh, most human by the way.

Chapter 1

Bella POV

I looked across the room at my best friend, Edward Cullen. We had been best friends since we were little, kinder-garden, to be exact. Us and Jacob against the world, that's what it felt like at times.

"So…" I said, trying to start a conversation; that was getting harder these days. I had so many secrets to keep from him. Well, technically only two, but they caused me to lie to him all the time. "What do you want to do for our birthdays this year?" I asked.

"Oh, Jake and you aren't going to be busy? That's good, because it's almost like you're keeping something from me." He said scornfully. (AN: I'm not making Eddie a jerk, promise.) He had a good reason to be mad though. We were keeping secrets, for his own well being though.

Secret one, Jacob was a werewolf. I found this out last year, when I felt him drifting away and wanted him back. That led me to find out about the other secret I keep from him.

Secret two, Edward's adoptive parents, Carlisle and Esme, are vampires.

"No. I'm sorry Edward. Please, forgive me- us. There's a good reason, but I understand why you're mad." I answered calmly. He just answered by snorting. We sat in silence.

"We don't need to do anything big, we are only turning 17. Let's not freak our parents out, Ok?" He answered after the uncomfortable silence. He and I always celebrated together since we had learned our birthdays were two days apart.

I nodded in agreement as soon as he began talking. I had missed being with Edward. Ever since I figure out I liked him, I never wanted to be without him.

I looked at the time and realized Charlie would be home soon. I realized I probably should start dinner soon. Edward must have noticed my preoccupation, or my furrowed eyebrows.

"That's okay. I should probably get home now anyways, Esme will most likely starting dinner now, too." He stood and I got up with him.

"Are you sure you can't stay for dinner? I know Charlie wouldn't mind," then I added, very quietly,"much."

"I'm sure. I'll see you tomorrow anyways. First day of school!" Edward said in mock enthusiasm. I was glad he was joking with me again, that meant that he forgave me, somewhat.

"Yippie! So much fun, first day as a junior." I used the same tone as he had. He was suddenly serious.

"It will be, I promise. You won't have anything to worry about. We'll have fun." He began to walk out of the room, and I fallowed. I was in a daze. What was that? We were never like that, at least not in this sort of context.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow then, Edward." I prayed he didn't notice how I let my voice caress around his name lovingly. He kissed me on the cheek, and he got in his car. I watched him drive away in his shiny Volvo. I became angry. Stupid shiny Volvo owner! Can't you see that I love you?

I sighed and walked into the house. We would never be able to get together, that was for sure. I felt like we were right for each other, but he had plenty of other girls pinning for him.

Edward was hands down the sexiest guy at our high school. He had tousled bronze hair that contrasted perfectly to his pale skin, and eyes to die for. His eyes, an emerald green could make you stare into them forever and never have your fill of them.

I went upstairs to see if anyone was on AIM. I needed to stop wallowing in misery, we weren't going to happen. I knew this because I couldn't tell him that I liked him, it would ruin everything. The truth-or-dare games for one. Those were so much more fun with guys.

I turned on my laptop that Edward had bought me for my sixteenth birthday, after watching my frustration at my slow, old one. I logged into AIM. Alice was on.

SHOPaholic: Hi Bella!

Bellbear: Hi. Oh, god, who changed my s/n again?

SHOPaholic: guilty

Bellbear: fine, if I'm a bear, then… ROOOOAAAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!!

SHOPaholic: That was terrible; you are the worst bear ever. Change your name to barbiebella, or I'm taking you shopping 2morrow.

Bellbear: UGH! Fine. I'll brb.

Bellbear has signed off. (3:33)

Barbiebella has signed on. (3:35)

Barbiebella: Happy?

SHOPaholic: exceptionally. Hey, were u with Edward 2day? He seemed happy when he got home.

Barbiebella: I was. He did? That's great! I think we made up 2day 2.

Alice was the only other person on this earth who knows that I'm in love with Edward. She doesn't care that he's her 'brother' by law. She believes he's been on his own too long, and a relationship will help him. That only makes me sadder. I know she thinks I should be the other half of that relationship, but it wasn't going to happen.

SHOPaholic: good. Its about time u 2 got 2gether. I give u my blessing.

Barbiebella: I didn't say we made out!So, no need 2 do tht Alice. There's nothing 2 bless. We r not 2gether and never will b.

SHOPaholic: Say what u will bells, but I'm going 2 get u 2gether one way or another.

I heard Charlie come in from downstairs.

""Bella?" He called.

"One minute Dad!" I yelled back. I sent a message to Alice.

Barbiebella: g2g, dad just got home, oh, and don't even think about getting us 2gether, or I'll have Carlisle take away all ur credit cards.

SHOPaholic: humph. Grrrrrrr.

I laughed and logged off. If anyone would get Edward and I together, it would be Alice. I didn't want that to happen though. We were friends, and that's all we wanted it to be.

I went downstairs to serve Charlie his dinner and sulk.

Edward POV

After dinner I went over to the piano, as usual. Instead of playing a song that I enjoyed by someone else today, I began to ply notes in an unfamiliar way. It was beautiful, so I quickly wrote down the notes. I got to a moment in the middle, and I got stuck. I slammed down on the keys and buried my face in my hands. My family was standing behind me.

"Edward, that was beautiful. Please, don't stop." Esme said. I thought about it. I played what I had again. I couldn't come up with another part. I got frustrated and got up to go to my room.

"Don't worry, Edward. The end will come to you in time." Esme assured me. I ignored her and went to my room.

I opened my computer to see who was on AIM. Oh, god. The only person I found in my list was Tanya. Bella's name was highlighted for a minute, and so was Alice's, but they both got off. I sighed as Tanya sent me a message.

Headcherleadr: Hi Edward.

I could already see her smiling.

Pianoplayr: Hi Tanya. Whats up?

Headccherleadr: Not much. I was hoping u were on.

I groaned. Again? I asked, even though I already knew the answer.

Pianoplayr: y?

Headcherleadr: Well… there's that movie coming out tomorrow. I was wondering if u wanted 2 go c it with me?

I made plans as fast as I could. I didn't hate Tanya, she just wasn't the girl for me. As far as I could tell, none of the girls at school were for me.

Pianoplayr: oh, well, I'm going to be with Bella at my house tomorrow. Srry.

Headcherleadr: Oh! Well, some other time then, Eddie baby.

I panicked.

Pianoplayr: srry, g2g. Esme's calling me. C u tomorrow scool.

Headcherleadr: Fine. Whatever. I'll c u tomorrow then.

I could see her face grimacing since she had read Bella's name. I logged off. I didn't want to talk to anyone anymore. Alice bounced into my room then, of course.

"Hey, Edward?" She asked as she closed the door.

"What?" I asked, trying not to sound as irked as I really was.

"Can you, um, keep a secret, from Jacob - Bella, even?" She went on nervously.

"Maybe. We don't keep secrets from each other though." How I wished that was true. Bella had admitted this afternoon that they were keeping at least one secret. I still didn't know what it was, though. "I can't garuntee."

"Well… Nevermind, then. I'll see you tomorrow morning. Good night!" She said, and rushed out before I could respond.

"Yeah…" I said to the spot she was just at. I was even more confused than ever now. What was so important that I couldn't tell Bella, or Jacob? What was Alice up to?

Okay. That's the end for now. I'll update everything as soon as possible, and I have another story coming, so hold tight. I'll try to make some chapters longer. This one comes out to 1,516. Please review, add to favorites, add to alerts. You know the rules. I'm going to shut up know instead of babbling. So………….. Bye!