*S. Meyer owns all twilight characters although none of the characters in this story are vampires.*

She's my best friend,

She knows me better than anyone,

I can tell her anything,

And never have to worry about her leaving me.

She's my best friend,

She knows all my secrets,

All but one that is.

I wish I could tell her

Sometimes she's clueless, but

She's sweeter than chocolate,

She's as crazy as me.

She doesn't know it,

But she stole my heart from me.

I'm in love with my best friend,

And she doesn't even know.

How I long to see her face,

How I need to hear her voice,

How much her hugs mean to me.

I'm in love with my best friend,

And she doesn't know.

I'm in love with my best friend,

Does it show?

How can she not know?

I'm finally going to admit it…

I'm in love… With my best friend.

She knows me better than anyone,

She treats me better than I could ever imagine,

Sure she has her flaws,

She'd lose her head if it weren't attached,

But she's perfect in my eyes.

I'm in love with my best friend,

I just wish I knew if she felt the same.

-Edward-

Bella and I have been best friends for 16 years now and she means everything to me. She has been a rock in my life and keeps me sane when my life gets difficult. We moved out of our parents' house about a year ago after getting our college diploma and starting our careers. Even though we lived in the same apartment complex I haven't seen much of her because of our busy careers. Bella and I have done many things together; same high school, same college, same apartments and I've missed her dearly lately.

It's been about 2 weeks since we actually hung out. She was coming over today to watch a movie with me and I couldn't sit still. I watched the clock as it ticked minute by minute as I was now pacing in front of the door. I knew if she was here she'd tell me to sit down and stop fidgeting because I was making her nervous. I had to smile at the thought. She was definitely my best friend! Hell what am I kidding I loved her. I loved her more then anything but could never find the time to tell her. I came to this realization about 2 years ago when we were about 21.

*2 years earlier*

It was Bella's 21st birthday so I made plans on going to a local club and invited Ben and Angela. Angela agreed to be our designated driver since she was the only one that wasn't 21 yet. I hoped she didn't feel left out but Ben said he wouldn't be drinking either. Bella argued with me for an hour to ignore her birthday like she has every year.

"Bella you know we are going to celebrate like we do every year so I don't know why you still request me to ignore it."

"I'm hoping that one day you'll listen to me" she just about screamed at me.

When she finally walked down the steps of her parents house, and I looked her over like I always did but something was different. I felt a spasm of lust but quickly shook it off and tried to concentrate. "You look amazing Bells" I whispered as I brought her into my arms for a tight hug. She giggled and slapped my arm playfully.

The night was amazing and she had a lot of fun. I was so happy that I was able to do this for my best friend. She drank a ton of fruity mixed drinks and even though I cautioned her to take it easy she just laughed it off. I was nervous when we started to leave the club because she was a little wobbly on her feet. She started to walk down the stairs, her hand in mine when her foot slipped and I caught her right before her face hit the cement. My silly Bella, can barely walk sober….a drunk Bella is even more clumsy.

Ben and Angela climbed in the front seat and I laid Bella across my lap in the back seat. Her head was in my lap and she was facing me but her eyes were closed. I brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and felt lust fill my body. Why was I feeling this way and about my best friend? This is Bella for Christ sake. She leaned into me and inhaled my scent before pulling her face to mine and placed her soft lips to mine and very gently pressed her lips to mine. Sparks flew through my body and I almost whined when she pulled away. "I love you Edward" she whispered, her eyes still closed. "I love you to Bella."

The next day she didn't mention the kiss and neither did I but that was when I realized that I not only loved her as a friend but there was definitely more there then just friendship. I haven't mentioned this to Bella and I have no idea if she has more then friend feelings for me so I just kept my feelings to myself.

I heard a key enter my front door and jumped up to turn the handle and jerking the door open. I was so excited to see her that I scooped her up into my arms and spun in circles as a giggle escaped her lips. Man did I love that giggle!

"Edward you act like it's been years" she said.

"If feels like it has been!"

"So over dramatic"

She was still in my arms and I had to let her go so with one more squeeze I placed her feet back on the floor. "I have missed you Bella" I said as my eyes looked towards the floor.

"I've missed you to believe me! Work has been kissing my ass lately."

Bella now works at a doctors' office as a Pediatrician assistant. She is planning on going to school again soon to become a Pediatrician but that was another 4-6 years of school and she stated that she 'needed a break'. She took after my father in that aspect. She had always loved the way he cared for others and said that she would be a pediatrician because she also loved to help others and absolutely loved children. She works 50-60 hours a week and is usually exhausted when she gets home. I didn't blame her though. Who wouldn't want sleep after all that hard work? After school I opened my own book store and spent many hours there. I had two employees but I preferred to be there most of the time to make sure nothing went wrong while I was absent.

"What would you like to watch tonight" I asked as soon as we got comfortable on my black leather couch.

"I think I'd like to see City of Angels tonight."

"Bella we have seen that movie a million times."

"I'm well aware but I love the movie and its not completely a chick flick. I'm not in the mood for a bad ass male movie" she chuckled.

"Fine I'll throw some popcorn in the microwave and put the movie on. Don't pass out on me!"

"I would never!" She seemed shocked….I guess she forgot it's happened a few times before. All I could do was laugh.

After the popcorn was popped and in a bowl on the coffee table and the movie was on, I sat on the couch and got comfortable again. She hadn't fallen asleep but she was close to it. I propped my feet up on the coffee table and placed the popcorn in my lap. I looked over to see Bella pouting. "What is it Bells?"

"The popcorn has seems to be in my spot" she said as her lip stuck out of her gorgeous face. I laughed and picked the bowl up of my lap as she laid her head down on my legs, sighing in comfort. I placed the popcorn on the couch in front of her and told her not to move too much so it wouldn't fall.

"Why do you like this movie so much Bella?"

"I'm waiting for my angel to come find me" she said jokingly.

God if she only knew. I wanted to stand up and shout 'IM RIGHT HERE' but I closed eyes and bit into my lower lip.

She looked up at me and I wasn't expecting her to see me fighting back the words I wanted to say so badly. "Edward what's wrong?"

My eyes shot open as I gazed into her gorgeous brown eyes. 'This is your opportunity, tell her Edward' my inside person was screaming at me at this point. "I was trying not to laugh. I'm sorry" I said spitting out a fake laugh.

She shook her head and turned back towards the TV. Then she jumped up, knocking the bowl of popcorn to the floor. "OH EDWARD I forgot to tell you! Jasper asked me out today and I wanted to run it by you before I answered him. So…what do you think?"

My heart stopped! Jasper was my long time friend, we've know each other since we were running around in diapers. His mom was best friends with my mom, his sister Rose was best friends with my sister Alice. OH MY GOD he asked out Bella, MY BELLA! My heart sped up and I couldn't speak. I opened my mouth to talk a few times before thinking twice and shutting it again. Bella was watching me with curious eyes.

"Whatever makes you happy Bells." Please Please Please whatever you do please say no! What would I do if my best friend was dating my Bella?

She quickly picked her phone up and lay back down in my lap. I could see her texting Jasper. I read the text as my heart sunk into my chest.

He didn't argue with it so I guess he doesn't care. What now? ~Bella~

Did she have to do this in front of me? I knew she was clueless to my feelings for her but I couldn't help but feel angry and hurt. I didn't show her though. A couple minutes later her phone vibrated.

Well officially then: Bella would you please honor me and be my girlfriend? ^Jazz^

She didn't waste anytime to respond and I wish I would just look away from her phone but it was like I was watching a car wreck. My eyes were glued to her phone as her response broke my heart into millions of tiny pieces.

I'd be delighted! Yes, Jazz I will be your girlfriend! ~Bella~

WHAT DO I DO NOW? My best friend, whom I love more then anything, is not dating my life long friend? I must fight the feelings I have for Bella and allow her to be happy. I have to try at least!

*I hope ya'll enjoyed this chapter. I was cleaning house and this story popped into my head so we'll see where it leads to.*