I sat on my bed and tried to understand the situation. I needed to understand my own feelings. Why was I falling for Edward? He obviously did not have feelings for me because he talks about how good friends we are. He doesn't want anything more. Does he? I had become really close to Edward Cullen this year. It all started in Biology when we had to sit next to each other. We would talk and work on projects together. I never could really talk to anyone before him. But not once did he ever try to kiss me or touch me or even hug me. Yet I want to do all those things and more to him. Oh goodness, I really need to stop thinking those things. My mind wanders into these fantasies when I'm with him. My cheeks turn to a deep shade of pink and I can't face him. He always asks what is wrong but I lie. I have to. But now it's becoming unbearable and I have to say something. A knock at the door disrupts my thoughts. I go downstairs to answer it and to my shock Edward Cullen is at my doorstep.

"Edward, what are you doing here?" I knew for a fact that we didn't have any projects in Biology.

"I just wanted to see how you were. Last time you saw me, you looked really upset." That's because I want you. No, don't think that, Bella.

"Um, I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed." Please believe that

"Liar. Did anyone ever tell you that you are a horrible liar Bella Swan?" he asked. His brilliant smile made me melt even more.

"All the time," I say and attempt to smile back. I let him inside and lead him to my room. I sat on the bed and watched him pace. "Are you alright?"

"Yes, of course."

"Then why are you pacing like that?" He looks down and smiles sheepishly.

"I had no idea I was doing it actually." He sat on the bed and looked at my face. I suddenly became aware of the two inches of bed that separated my left leg from his right. It was like electricity. I had to change positions so I sat on the center of my bed with my legs crossed.

"So, why are you really here, Edward? I think you should tell me."

"To be perfectly honest, Bella, I don't know. I just felt like I needed to see you, to talk to you." I knew this was the perfect time to tell him how I really felt but I didn't know if I could. Rejection was always my biggest fear. Why would he pick me anyways, he always has girls falling all over him at school. How am I different? "I really like you, Bella. I feel like I can talk to you about anything."

"I feel the same way for you." My eyes began to water and I could tell I was already crying.

"Bella, what's wrong?" he asked, genuinely concerned. He tried sit next to me but I stood up instead.

"Nothing's wrong." I wiped the stray tears and prayed that no more would fall.

"Stop lying and tell me the truth." I couldn't tell him the truth, because it would hurt too much. "Please Bella, I'm your friend."

"That's the problem," I mutter.

"What?"

"Edward, I can't be your friend," I tell him. The hurt look on his face is one that I will never forget.

"Why not?"

"Because it's just better if we aren't friends."

"I need a better reason than that."

"Fine, you want a better reason? Well, here it is. I love you." I sucked in a breath when I realized that I actually said that. Oh, goodness.

"What did you say?" he asked, obviously trying to make sure he heard me correctly.

"I love you Edward Cullen. I'm in love with you." I made sure he heard every word. I blinked away my tears so I could see his face and I noticed that he was looking at the floor. I decided that this would be my opportunity so I continued. "I don't know when it started but I can't be away from you. My heart beats a lot faster when I'm near you and it's harder to breathe. I've tried to suppress it but nothing works. I want you." The tears had stopped as my confidence grew. I reached out and held his right hand with my left. "You're so cold." He immediately dropped my hand and rubbed his on his pants.

"I think that you were right the first time. We shouldn't be friends Bella." I smiled. Was this really happening? "I think we shouldn't see each other at all." He looked at my face for a second and abruptly walked out of my house. I took a deep breath and collapsed on my bed. He said he didn't want me. I didn't know how I could face him the next day.