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"Have fun and be careful," were the parting words from my Father as I exited the house into the cooling March night.

"Will do," I called back, closing the door. I took off at a brisk pace pulling my jacket tighter around me against the wind. The night was eerily quiet and there was no-one in sight as I headed towards the main road on my way into town, but I wasn't bothered by the stillness, I always feel safe when walking through .

My Dad had insisted on driving me but I'd convinced him that I'd be fine. I was in a good mood and fancied a nice walk. It wasn't that far to town. I'd lived here my whole life so I knew all the short cuts. I had my music to keep me company as well.

As I walked I pondered the future, my current life and how it was about to change. Alice and I were about to head off to University where we'd be house mates and we couldn't wait. We'd already found a house and some other house mates who all seemed lovely. I was going to study medicine whilst Alice was going to study Fashion. I knew she'd be amazing at it. She was already my own personal stylist. Not that I had a choice.

It was Alice's 21st Birthday that I was on my way to celebrate. I'd been working before hand, so, much to Alice's disappointment we couldn't get ready together but I'd agreed to meet them at the bar. I was only going to be about 30 minutes late. I'm sure others would be even later.

I enjoyed my walk into town with my music as company; I was in a good mood when I entered the bar to be welcomed with Alice's laughter.

"Bella!" she squealed before launching her arms around my neck. I think she'd already had quite a few; I had a bit of catching up to do.

"Alright Alice?" I smiled down to my best friend. She beamed back before grabbing my hand and leading or should I say dragging me over to everyone else. "Hi everyone."

"Hi Bella," was chorused back at me. I sat down in the crowded booth and was soon engulfed in conversation, laughter and merriment. I was on my third drink when Alice decided it was time to dance. I'm not a dancer but I knew how much it would mean to her and it was her birthday so I swallowed my dignity and got up.

It was pretty crowded and loud as we made our way through groups of people towards the dance floor. I accidently bumped into a guy on my way, we both apologized quickly but mine fell short of my lips when I looked into his face, gorgeous was an understatement. His piercing eyes captured mine before I was wrenched away from him by a surprising strong miniature human.

When I looked back he was gone much to my disappointment, Alice was of course oblivious so I moved on and forgot about him, it's not like he would be interested in me anyway. I think the alcohol had taken effect because I was having a great time and really couldn't care less about how I looked. Alice and I would sometimes dance stupidly on purpose or take the mick out of others around, we were both laughing hard most of the time.

All the laughing was making me thirsty so I told Alice I was going to get a drink, she offered to come with me but I didn't want to disrupt her fun so I left her with the others. After grabbing a water from the bar I thought I had better freshen up so I made my way towards the back of the bar where the loos were. I was surprised that I didn't look like a sweaty mess, I just had a pink hue to my cheeks which was rather flattering, not quite the same as my signature blush. My eyes looked bright and I had a slight smile on my face that I couldn't and didn't want to get rid of.

"Ooof. I'm so sorry," I said to the hard chest I had just walked straight into and semi winded my self on as I exited the restrooms.

"It was my fault. Are you okay?" came a husky masculine voice from above.

My eyes slowly travelled up the lean chest to the handsome face and familiar piercing eyes. My mind went blank for a split second.

"Hi, we have to stop meeting like this." He smirked. Wow was he sexy when he did that, my eyes focussed in on his lips and I couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to kiss them.

"Err yea," I mumbled, taking a step back.

"I'm Edward," he said proffering his hand to me.

"Bella," I said taking it, it engulfed mine which I kind of liked, it made me feel delicate and feminine.

"Well Bella, how about I buy you a drink to apologise for keeping on bumping into you."

I was stunned that this hunk of a man would want to spend any more time with me than necessary but I wasn't about to send him away, so I responded with all that I could manage, which was a nod. He led me to the bar with his hand on the small of my back, all I could concentrate on was the heat radiating off of him.

"What are you drinking?"

"Vodka, lemon and lime please." Whilst he ordered my drink I searched the dance floor for the girls. I could see Alice dancing away as happy as could be.

"Here you are," he said, handing me my drink.

"Thanks, you really didn't have to."

"I wanted to. So what brings you out tonight?"

"My friends birthday, you?"

"Just meeting some friends, do you want to go somewhere quieter where we can talk?"

Really? Wow, okay.

"Sure, lead the way." I couldn't believe this guy wanted to talk to me, spend more time with me. He led us over to a quiet corner near the back of the bar, virtually next to the fire exit.

"Are all your friends dancing?"

I glanced back towards the dance floor but it was obscured by the bar and some pillars.

"Pretty much, yea. Where are your friends?"

"They're not here yet but I will introduce you when they get here."

I just nodded shyly and sipped at my drink. "Are you not drinking?"

"No, I don't feel like it tonight." He was leaning on his elbows over the small table between us, gazing intensely at me. I was starting to feel uncomfortable under his scrutiny. I didn't know what he was so interested in. "You're not used to attention are you?"

"Is it that obvious?" I shrugged.

"I don't know why, you are quite stunning."

I didn't know what to say, I wasn't the best at taking compliments so I just nodded my thanks again, even though I didn't quite believe him.

The drink I had must have been a double because I was feeling the effects pretty quickly.

"It's hot in here, want to get some fresh air?" he asked.

I should have said no, that I had to go find my friends again, but in my inebriated state I agreed, it was hot in here after all. He opened the fire exit and guided me outside. It obviously wasn't an alarmed door because nothing went off when he opened it.

After closing the door behind us he backed me up against the alleyway wall adjacent to the bar and leaned into me, he was so intoxicating and sexy. Was he going to kiss me? I wanted him to kiss me, I was so stupid. He was so close, everything was starting to go fuzzy from his proximity.

"Bella?" he whispered, so close I could feel his breath on my lips, my eyes closed awaiting their touch.

"Yea?" I breathed back.

"I'm sorry."

My brow creased, why was he sorry? Why was I so tired and heavy? Why couldn't I open my eyes? I felt him sweep me up off my feet and carry me, I couldn't tell where, I just knew we were moving. I could hear an engine running and felt the change in height when he stepped into said vehicle. I tried to talk, to ask what was going on, why did I feel like this, where were we going? But my mind seemed to be disconnected from my body; everything was so slow and heavy. The dreaded thought that I must have been drugged engulfed me in terror just as I succumbed to the darkness, powerless to stop it.

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