This is a new story where Edward is Bella's music teacher and have fallen madly in love before school even starts. There love is as strong as when vampires find their mates, it can't be broken. It was love at first sight for Edward and Bella, follow them through their life, even when the Cullens intervene.


Hiding Our Love

Today was a day that I have been dreading for the last week, I was moving. Ever since my mother and her new husband Phil got married I have felt like the third wheel around the house so I decided that it would be best if I moved to Forks to live with my father Charlie. I held a sinking suspicion that my trip to Forks would last longer than planned, but kept ignoring those thoughts. My plan was to graduate high school and then head off towards college.

I was the shy girl so I didn't have many friends, and the little that I did weren't very close to me, no secrets were shared. I never even had a boyfriend, nobody ever asked me out. My mother was my best friend, she knew everything about me, and there were no secrets. Renee did not want me to move away from her, but I knew that it would be sacrificing her new relationship if I were to stay; Phil was traveling for baseball so with me moving in with Charlie would be my best choice in this matter.

I wouldn't call myself beautiful but I would say that I was pretty. I have long brown hair that goes all the way down to my waist, and matching mahogany eyes. I always dressed plain, a usual shirt and pair of jeans, I didn't care much for fashion but I liked to look decent.

Renee was one step away from hysterical as she hugged me goodbye. I couldn't look her in the eyes as I walked on to the plane, or I would break too. I needed to be strong though, Renee needed Phil, and Charlie seems excited about having me live with him so hopefully this will be a halfway decent year and a half. That's correct, I am starting in the middle of the year, I would have started at the beginning at the new school year but Phil was headed out again, so I only had a week. I would be starting at the beginning of the new semester though; currently everyone was on their winter break so I would start school in three days.

Charlie was poking his head out of the crowd of people, standing on his tip toes with a worried look on his face when I spotted him in the airport. I smiled and waved in his direction, once he saw me his face broke out into a large smile, making him look ten years younger. The car ride was mostly small quiet except for the small little bit of small chat that started up. He was just as comfortable with the silence as me so that made me happy; we were similar in many ways like this.

Once we got home Charlie announced that he bought me the rusted old Chevy truck in the driveway, I was elated. It was definitely my style, it had character. I thanked him for it while his cheeks tinted and announced that he was going to watch television. That was one of the best things about Charlie, he doesn't hover.

I found my old room easily, and found that I would be sharing a bathroom with Charlie. My room was normal sized, with things from when I was a child. Now I was going to have to replace the childhood things with things from my new age.

I don't have many hobbies but I did share a love of reading and piano composition. I was signed up for personal piano lessons at the school, and also taking a music appreciation class. I knew how to play the piano but I knew that I needed to improve, that's why I decided to take the extra lessons twice a week. I have composed a few songs but I can't seem to get the ending right on the last one that I wrote.

I looked at the clock and noticed it was around five o clock, so I decided that I should get something started for dinner tonight. I quickly went down to the kitchen and opened the fridge door. I gasped and called out to Charlie, "Dad can you come in here?"

He walked into the kitchen with a wary look on his face, "What is it Bella?"

I looked back at the fridge and then to him, "What on earth have you been eating for the past years? I doubt someone could live off of eggs and bacon for years on end," I told him.

He looked sheepish before shrugging, "I am not a very good cook," well that was obvious.

I walked around the kitchen opening the pantry and different cupboards, examining what food he owned. There wasn't much so I made a decision. "Well I am going to go grocery shopping, and make you a real meal," I told him happily. I always liked to show off my cooking skills, it was a small hobby of mine to read up on some new recipes, and try out new dishes from time to time. I think I got that gene from Renee but hers are different from mine because my were more....edible, I guess you could say.

"Bella, you don't have to do that, I can cook for you," I was shaking my head before he got to finish his sentence.

Charlie gave me the keys to my new truck and his credit card so I could purchase the food. I found the store easily from the little note paper Charlie gave me for directions. The parking lot was empty except for a small blue car along with a shiny silver Volvo. I parked next to the Volvo, and grabbed my wallet.

There seemed to be a strange buzzing in the air, and it confused me. Was this just my body reacting to the new air because of the humidity deduction? Still, I have never heard or felt anything like this before. The tingling sensation made the hair on my arms stand on edge, and my entire being seemed to have come to life by feeling this current evoked from my body.

I grabbed a cart from the corner and started in with my shopping. Down the first isle I notice someone is already down it so I scoot my cart to the edge of the isle, the man looked up from the can he was inspecting and turned towards me.

I gasped at what I saw, he was so beautiful. He was tall, over six feet with bronze hair and green eyes. His eyes drew me in, the sparkling green depths screamed for me to go closer to him, but my feet seemed grounded in place. The electric feeling was in full force now, and it seemed as though I wouldn't get out of the store without spontaneously combusting from the thick feeling in the air.

I finally seemed to find my voice, "Hello, I'm Bella," I held out my hand. This seemed to break him out of the similar trance like state that he was in. "I'm Edward," he took my hand by my fingers and kissed the back it. I blushed and he smiled even wider, I smiled timidly back. "So Bella, why have I never seen you in town before?"

I now found something good out of my travels to Forks, "I just moved here from Arizona," I gave a brief explanation, and I wanted to hear his velvet voice again.

He looked like he was in a half-dazed state and never looked away from my eyes. "So when did you arrive?"

"I arrived a few hours ago, and when I tried to make dinner I noticed Charlie doesn't cook, so I took over kitchen duties," I explained.

"Charlie?"

"My father," I explained.

He seemed to be slowly stepping out of his dazed state and his bright eyes now held an emotion that I couldn't seem to understand so I ignored it. "Do you mind finishing your shopping with me?"

I thought about that for millisecond before my answer was obvious and sticking right in my face. "Of course," I answered in an obvious tone and he smiled at me, he still hasn't stopped smiling yet.

"Arrived a few hours ago, and you're in a grocery store? That doesn't seem fair," Edward hedged.

"Charlie can only cook breakfast items, so I will be taking over kitchen duties," I explained.

"Still, a long flight from Phoenix, you must be tired," he looked concerned.

"I'm fine," I laughed. "I napped on the plane, and I am trying to get adjusted to the time change," I shrugged.

We walked throughout the store talking easily about random things and picking up the necessary grocery products. I even helped him do a little shopping and helped him plan a few meals, from what I understood he was single and living alone.

What seemed to be the current of gentle electricity that was flowing thickly through the air never entered my body but stayed on the outside, making me even more nervous to be around this man. I could now understand that the electricity was connected to him and wondered idly if he could feel this too, and what he thought about it. I could feel something burning in me it was an unidentifiable emotion that I was feeling for this man, and ten more minutes into random conversation I knew what the specific emotion was; Love.

I fell in love in the course of a half an hour of knowing Edward Mason.

I identified the emotion much more easily than I thought that I would. I could tell that I loved him because it was instinctive, and primal. Something that I didn't know much about. I worried for my own sanity for a bit, this seemed to be way too quick for a normal person for this too happen.

I took a deep breath and focused on the situation at hand, talking to Edward.

I found it more difficult than I thought that it would be because of his obvious good looks. His green eyes smoldered at me, almost like he was daring me to get closer to him. The scary part was that I wanted to be closer to him. I wanted our bodies touching without a drop of oxygen between us. This feeling was so strong inside me that I felt like I was going to implode from the strength of it. I was dizzy.

I paid for my groceries after a few minutes of arguing over who would be paying for my groceries and then we left. The old man at the register didn't seem even the least bit interested in our conversation. I walked over to my truck and opened the passenger side door to unload the groceries while Edward went to the silver Volvo and unloaded his own groceries. I knew he was close by me and I could feel him getting even closer, but when he put his hands on my waist and spun me around I melted into his hands. I couldn't seem to even breathe.

The sweet current flowed through my body effortlessly; my small gasp followed his as well. It was so strange from going from the outside of my body to touching all of my insides, like it was just hovering over the surface, and now it had finally gotten it's freedom. It was odd by how right this felt, like he was supposed to be here with his hands on my body. I have never felt so at peace in my life, and I closed my eyes briefly to just enjoy the sweet sensation.

Edward broke me out of my trance and I opened my eyes. His eyes were piercing right through my body, and the way that his hand were holding onto my waist, made me feel like this was a very intimate position between the two of us, but knowing that it was Edward holding me I certainly couldn't complain, not that I would want to. "Bella, what are you doing tomorrow?"

Is he serious, is this like a date? I have never been on a date before but with Edward it didn't even seem like a date, it seemed like destiny. I was being so corny today and I couldn't seem to stop myself from thinking it. "Nothing much, just going to straighten up my new room and organize my book shelves," I told him truthfully.

He seemed to be excited about this but still seemed appeared to be nervous. He took both of my hands in his large ones and held them together. "Bella, can I take you somewhere tomorrow? I want to show you something special", he smiled nervously.

There wasn't a second thought in my head besides 'yes'. "Of course Edward," I was beaming now and so was he. Edward's eyes were dancing with excitement and happiness; this made me feel even more excited about tomorrow.

"Can I pick you up tomorrow?" He appeared so shy that it made him look like he was ten years old, it was adorable.

"I thought for a moment and then remembered Charlie. "Actually I don't think that my father would like that very much. How about I meet you there?" I knew that Charlie would throw a hissy fit if he knew that on my first day here I acquired a date. So meeting him someplace and then making an excuse for Charlie would have to do.

He looked a little saddened for not getting to pick me up but then brightened up again. "Okay," he gave me simple instructions to some stop on the highway. I had no idea what he wanted to do on the highway but he just told me to pull over when I reached his vehicle.

"So what are we going to be doing on the highway?" I questioned curiously. I could practically feel the trust I felt for this mystery man flowing through me almost as strong as the electricity current.

"That is going to be my surprise. You will need to wear walking shoes though, I don't want you to fall," he said seriously, while I laughed.

"You have known me for less than a day and I am surprised to say that you haven't seen 'Clumsy Bella' in action. I sometimes even take people down with me, so I am warning you now," I told him seriously.

He grinned and wrapped his arms around my waist, so his hands were rubbing my back. I felt so comforted in his arms, like he was my protector. "I will catch you when you fall," he told me seriously while staring straight in my eyes, barely blinking.

I couldn't say anything I was completely dazzled by his eyes and scent. I can't believe I didn't notice it before but it is so wonderful. It's a mix of sweet honey and spice, just the perfect amount of each, so Edward. I could tell that he didn't use cologne or cologne it was too natural for anything artificial.

We stood there just staring at each other with his arms around me, still rubbing my back for a while until I remembered that there are groceries in my truck and groceries in his car. "Edward I should get home, I don't want the ice cream to melt," he got a sad look in his eyes before it disappeared into a smile.

"So I will see you tomorrow then?" he looked sad again to see me go but I needed to get out of here before I pass out from his very presence.

"I will be on the highway at nine AM," I promised happily, already thinking when I was going to see him again.

He smiled at me before he got a calculating look in his eyes. Before I could even say anything he lowered his head and gave my cheek a small kiss. I have heard of people seeing fireworks when they are kissed in movies but when it was on your cheek I didn't know that I would be seeing stars. It was a small but sweet and loving kiss. He blushed and looked at the ground, "So I will see you tomorrow?"

I giggled at his shyness and gave his cheek the same loving kiss he did me. "I believe that I already promised you that I would be there. I wouldn't miss it for the world," I told him smiling. I watched him as his cheeks turned back to their original pale shade of white.

"Goodbye Bella," he smiled one more time and jogged over to the driver's side of his car, while I jumped into the cab of my truck. He waved bye as he sped off towards the main road.

I made my way home in a daze; did all of that really just happen? Did I really fall in love with Edward Anthony Mason? I guess that I will find out tomorrow.

Edward's Point of View:

I met an angel today….

Bella's Point of View:

Charlie helped me bring in groceries while I unpacked everything and put it all away. He looked excited at the idea of something new for dinner, so I quickly started making enchiladas for dinner. We talked a bit of small town talk and Charlie brought up something I would hope he forgot. "So what took you so long at the store, I didn't know grocery shopping took three hours," I blanched.

Were we really talking for that long? It seemed like only a few minutes, I quickly made up an excuse to pacify Charlie. "I needed to adjust to the new store, so I was planning dinners, and getting used to the town a bit," I told him innocently.

I was glad that he didn't find the need to ask me about the store, because I wouldn't know. I was paying too much attention to Edward throughout the store.

The rest of the day passed by slowly with me constantly looking at the clock while organizing my new book shelf, and just waiting for the time to come so I could see Edward again, my love.

When morning finally turned around I was dressed and ready to go by five o clock AM. It took me about an hour to dress, and that's saying something. When I was finally done my outfit consisted of a pair of blue jeans and nice blue blouse. I would have dressed up a bit more but I didn't want to get it ruined, wherever we are going. He said to wear walking shoes so I know that we were walking somewhere, maybe a hike?

At eight thirty I headed out leaving a note for Charlie saying that I would be going hiking today. I wanted to get home before him so I wouldn't have to lie so soon, but another part of me was screaming for my time with Edward to last longer than a few hours. I could really only hope for the best and give out more hope so I don't make a fool of myself.

I drove down the highway looking for the silver car when I finally spotted it parked at a small turnoff. I parked the truck and Edward hurriedly ran over to truck, pulled the door open, and pulled me into his protective embrace. "I see you made it here early," he sighed into my hair, and I thought I felt his lips on my head giving me another small kiss. It felt incredible to be in his arms, like he was protecting me from the world by keeping me safe in his strong loving embrace.

"We are going to be doing some hiking," he smiled and took my hand and pulled me over to his car. He pulled out a picnic basket and a soft blanket; he closed the trunk then turned to me. "I hope that you are up for a bit of a hike. It is a few miles, but I will happily carry you if you like," he winked while I blushed.

"I said I am clumsy, not that I am hobbled," I playfully smacked his shoulder, the buzz flowing through my hand. He laughed and led me over to the woods, not to the trail. "Aren't we going on the trail?" I was nervous now; this would be the ultimate embarrassment.

"No, the spot that I want to take you doesn't have a trail made. It's very secluded to a point where I think that I am the only person that knows about it," he explained to me.

"Alright," I smiled uneasily at him. It wasn't that I didn't trust him, because I did, immensely, it was just that I knew that I was most likely going to make a complete fool out of myself if I attempted to

The hike went by surprisingly fast and we talked about everything and anything. I just felt so free when Edward and I talked. He held my hand the entire way, and I didn't fall once, well I should say that I did trip but never got even close to the ground, Edward would drop the basket and blanket in a second and catch me with both arms. I offered to carry something but he just kept telling me that he had got it.

I learned a lot about Edward on our walk, like how his parents both died when he was fifteen years old, when he was in his first year of college. He misses them deeply but he doesn't seem to be grieving anymore from it. He is currently twenty one years old and is working as a music teacher at Forks high school.

That's when it hit me. "You are Forks high music teacher?" I questioned, I had to make sure.

"Yes, that would be my job. Bella dear, are you all right?" He asked as he looked at my extremely pale face.

I grabbed his hands and made him stop walking to look at me, "Edward I am going to start school the day after tomorrow, at Forks high school," his face paled similarly like mine had.

"Isabella Swan?" he gasped out my name. I nodded my head and looked down.

We were both still for a few minutes as we both had thoughts racing through our heads, I was pretty sure mine were matching his. He could get arrested. This is illegal. This is wrong. Charlie's a cop….

Finally he closed the distance between us, and pulled me into his arms while I silently cried into his shirt. I didn't want to get him into trouble because of me. "Bella," he called my name but I wouldn't look up at him, I was too ashamed. "Bella, I can't stay away from you. Everything about you draws me in. I love you too much to let you go, I will follow you anywhere, my love," he told me.

I looked up at him through my watery eyes and told him, "I love you too Edward, with all my heart," he smiled and kissed my forehead.

The rest of the walk to wherever we were headed ended and we finally got to a breathtaking meadow. I gasped and felt Edward come behind me put his hands around my waist and lay his cheek on the top of my head. "I have never brought anybody here before. I have only found it a few months ago, but I still come here about twice a week. It is not just my meadow anymore, it is now our meadow," he kissed my head and took my hand leading me out of the shadows and into the small heaven.

The wildflowers grew to my knees with the soft grass coming just inches below it. The sun was shining through the small area yet the rest of the forest was dark, it matched perfectly with the blue sky's reflection of the small waterfall pond that looks like it would be fun to go swimming in sometime. I looked back at Edward and saw that he was looking at me, studying me for my reaction. "Edward I love it, almost as much as I love you," I had tears in my eyes and hoped that they didn't spill over.

He smiled down at me, "I loved you the second I saw you Miss. Swan, and nobody will break us apart, it doesn't matter if I have to hide you away here for days on end. I would be happy to rescue you from the real world," the tears slipped over and I let out a small giggle, he took my face in his large hands and kissed the moisture from my face, and I smiled. "Can I kiss you Bella?" I nodded my head eagerly. My first kiss.

He looked me in the eyes with so much emotion I couldn't control the last few tears that slid down my cheeks. He still had my face in his hands and slowly lowered his lips to mine.

His lips were soft and gentle but my entire body felt as though it was set on fire. Every nerve ending muscle in my being was screaming at me, this was the most wonderful feeling in the world. I felt as though I was finally settled and found my place in this world. Like I have been floating on earth but was now held down to the ground, Edward held me down. The comfort that his arms offered me makes me feel as though I will always be protected and safe from any harm to come.

I was home.

Edward's Point of View:

I was home…