Hi everyone, I was running this idea through my head yesterday and wrote down every detail while at work -which happens to be produce dept until I finish school, coincidence? Nah :). I decided it couldn't hurt to post it. Please let me know what you think, I'm new at this writing thing. It's sort of my second story ever. There will be lemons later but not too much later! I'll get the next chapter up within a couple days, and it will be longer. Enjoy!

All characters are owned by Stephenie Meyer.

I didn't know who was next to me. I felt the depression as the person sat down into the large seat in first class. Even if I looked up from my train of thought, I still wouldn't have known he was a famous actor. Maybe it was my slow social life since Alice and Rose moved to Los Angeles for their new jobs two years ago. Maybe it was the crazy studying and paper writing I did for the four years of college the girls and I spent in New York. Or maybe it was because I've been shoved up my novel's ass for the last two years, intent on becoming a published author. Either way, I didn't know who the man was who was seated next to me on my flight from JFK to LAX. I actually didn't even notice him until I took a break from my novel about an hour into the four hour flight.

I had an interesting thought related to my book as I was walking onto the plane, and immediately whipped out my notebook, twisted my hair up into a tight ponytail, and threw on my reading glasses. I was useless to the outside world for two hours, scrupulously jotting down my ideas. We waited for over an hour on the tarmac, and were an hour into the flight itself when I finally came up for air. Pleased with my addition, I glanced up and took a look around the cabin. The flight was full, but first class was amazing. I'm glad I relented to Alice and Rose- they were begging me to allow them to upgrade me from coach. I pulled my ponytail out and shook my hair, took off my glasses, and gave a big stretch with my arms over my head. I reached for my Ipod to listen to my "Relax" playlist and plugged in the little headphones. I was in the process of putting them on when I glanced to my right at my seatmate. The most beautiful pair of striking green eyes met and held my gaze.

I'd been toying with the idea of moving to LA with Alice and Rose for some time now- I only stayed in New York to write. I knew the city life of LA would never allow me to concentrate, yet I'd grown accustomed to the hustle and bustle of New York City. It was home now. After graduating from NYU, I gave myself two years for my dream of becoming an author to become a reality. I saved up in college working at a campus bookstore. I had enough, if stretched tightly, for two years exactly. I was almost finished with my masterpiece, and truth be told, I really missed my friends. Rose had been trying to convince me for the last six months to move in with them in LA, because she has great connections working in PR, and for the cheap rent. Finally, I caved. Honestly, I was getting writer's block. I figured a change of scenery couldn't hurt, and as long as I work while writing, I can extend my two years out a bit more. I just couldn't give up my dream when I was so close to finishing. If this writing gig gets me nowhere, I might go back to school to get my PhD- although failing with this book would break me for sure.

I'd been living virtually solitary, save for Skype with Rose, Alice, and finally after many frustrating attempts, my mother. Renee lives in Europe with her long time boyfriend, Phil. They've been traveling for over a year, and plan on staying for a couple more. She's a free spirit; I think that's how I was able to move across the country to attend college, where I met the girls. Charlie wouldn't be convinced to try Skype, and I wasn't foolish enough to try. The phone is just fine for him, and I don't even think he owns a computer. Charlie still lives in good old Forks, Washington, and although I miss him I know Sue is taking good care of him. He mentioned in his own words how happy he is that I'm moving closer, at least to the "West Coast is the Best Coast" as he calls it. I never said my dad was cool.

So here I am on my way to LA to be with my friends, and on my way to try to make something of my English/Creative Writing double major. I'll be living with the girls, paying what I can and working at a Whole Foods in the produce department. Hey, at times like this, I'm thankful just to get a job.

The green eyes that I swear will haunt me until the day I die were still gazing into mine.

EPOV

I noticed her the moment I saw my seat. She was in the window seat typing away at her Mac Notebook, pausing briefly only to turn it off and switch to pen and paper when the engines turned on. She was concentrating hard and just so… into it. She looked so in the zone creatively that all I could do was look at her. She wore glasses and her long dark brown hair was pulled up into a high, tight ponytail. She had a pale, long and slender neck- it was beautiful… and I've never said that about a girl's neck before. That wasn't exactly manly of me to say, but she was beautiful. I knew she wouldn't notice me glancing at her, but I sort of wanted her to if I was being honest with myself. It was nice to be ignored though- for once…

Then I got to thinking, what will happen when she notices me? Would she recognize me? I don't think I want her to… I've been having problems lately with women pretending to be interested just to further their careers. It would be nice to see a genuine woman still exists in this shallow world. Not like Tanya… why did I ever go out with her? Queen Shallow, Em called her. And what am I talking about? Dating this woman I haven't even said one word to? Talk about getting ahead of yourself…

I went to school at University of Washington in Seattle and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Biology/Pre-Med. I had every intention of going to Med School, when fate intervened. I was at my brother, Emmett's, hockey game in LA with my family when we got on the jumbotron. About half an hour later, a talent agent named Hannah Siobhan came up to me and asked me if I ever wanted to act. She gave me her card and told me to let her know. I sat on the idea for about a month before I called. My first part, albeit small, was in a big budget movie. I enrolled in a couple acting classes. Pretty soon I was acting regularly and getting better parts.

I finally broke the news to my family that my life goals have changed for now and I would be putting Med School on the back burner. They were all very supportive, although my father, Carlisle, had some reservations. He was a top surgeon and had always wanted me to follow in his footsteps. I reminded him that eventually I will become a doctor because I thoroughly enjoy it but for the time being I really wanted to act. Plus, with the money I'm making, and saving, I won't have any loans to pay off. My family has money, but we were raised to recognize how fortunate we are, and that others are not. I know the value of a buck.

As I became a more recognized actor, women started noticing me more and more. I know I'm not an ugly dude, so I had fun with it for a while. I got into a relationship with Tanya Denali, a well-known actress, and things were really fun for a while. However, soon she only wanted to go out and got into some serious partying. She always wanted to be seen with me and I began to feel suspicious of her motives. I broke up with her when I found her cheating on me with an established actor, Jake Black. She freaked out about what it would do to her career. The tabloids had a field day with it, and it's made me weary to date anyone ever since. Even though I don't nor do I ever really think I had feelings for her, I still can't help but want to beat the shit out of Jake Black. It doesn't help that it seems like we're always up for the same roles.

I listened to music for about an hour when I saw her stir from her creative trance. I looked over just as she was releasing her mahogany waves; it smelled amazing. She took off her glasses and stretched her arms above her head. Her shirt rode up her flat stomach, revealing even more creamy skin. My eyes made their way up her lean body and over the soft swells of her breasts… okay, need to stop looking before my pants get any tighter…

I looked to her face just as her head moved towards me. Our eyes met and that was it. I had never seen a woman so perfect as her. Her eyes, infinite pools of chocolate brown, inviting me in; her lips the softest pillows, her cheeks tinged with the most delicate rose colored blush… I was mesmerized.

She looked down quickly, embarrassed to catch me looking at her, her cheeks took on an impossibly deeper blush. She glanced up at me again and bit her lip. A nervous habit, perhaps.

"Hi", she said, a soft smile playing on her lips. Her voice was smooth, perfect.

BPOV

"Hi", I said. Normally I would have turned away speechless to anyone this gorgeous, but his eyes made me want to confess even the most embarrassing of secrets. He was truly breathtaking. His hair was in wild disarray, and the most peculiar cross between copper and brown… bronze, I decided. His cheeks and jaw were chiseled and intensely masculine; any divine being would be jealous. His nose was perfectly straight, and his lips were welcoming me… just begging to be touched. Something about him made me throw my shy demeanor out the three inch thick airplane window. We were staring intently into each other's eyes as I waited for him to say something- anything.

It was a full five seconds before my shyness returned, and I was mortified. He still had said nothing. What made me so confident that he would want to talk to me? My face was painfully hot with my blush and I cursed my momentary ballsiness under my breath while turning my head towards the window.

I look like a mess, why would he talk to me? I look… like I've been on a plane for hours! I'm a fool-

"Hi, I'm Edward." He even sounded beautiful. "And you are?" He smiled, expectant; I very nearly swooned.

"Bella," I managed to squeak out. I took a breath and regained some composure. "It's nice to meet you, Edward." I like saying his name. His voice is deep, smooth, velvet flawlessness.

"It's nice to meet you, Bella." He smirked and held out his hand. Although I thought it was a little silly to shake hands, I also wanted any excuse to touch him. His hand was warm and slightly callused, his fingers slender but strong. "It looked like you were working pretty hard over there, what were you working on?"

I wasn't really ready to share my book with anyone and yet I couldn't say no. So I explained my book to him, how I had given myself two years to work on it, and hope to reap the rewards and become a published author. He listened as though what I said was the most important thing in the world.

We talked the rest of the way to LAX. We talked about everything; books, music, our friends, families. His brother plays hockey for the LA Kings, that's the first thing that brought him to LA. He thought it amazing that my mother is in Europe, just living and being free. We joked, we debated favorite cereals as kids- his was Count Chocula, mine Lucky Charms. The biggest, funniest thing we disagreed on was favorite Nickelodeon show growing up. He loved 'Are You Afraid of the Dark', and I was definitely a 'Clarissa Explains it All' girl. We both lost it when we realized both of our favorite shows had been 'Saved by the Bell'. We talked about school, when we both went to college and him one day wanting to become a doctor. I even told him all about working at the Whole Foods produce department, when I would normally be a bit embarrassed-Alice and Rose were insanely successful and I... wasn't. I was that comfortable around him. He was funny, charming, and desperately handsome.

"So you'll be the first award-winning author who started out in produce of a grocery store," he smiled to convey he wasn't making fun of me, but encouraging me.

"Pretty much that's the plan!" I said, giddy. "So what about you? What do you do, Edward?"

So that's the first chapter! Let me know what you think, even if it's not so hot news, ok? I really respect other's opinions. Chapter two will be up soon!

-Mel