Okay, so I've kinda been a lazy butt. But I got this idea, and I have a basic idea of where this is going. However, I need a Beta badly. So anyway, I'll update as often as possible, and I will update and finish this. And now for the summary:

Edward is cold hearted, never loved anything besides money and his line of work. And when Bella, comes into his life, he must come to terms with his beliefs. Is he falling for her? Is she the one who will warm his heart?

Anyway, onto the story. Review please! :)

I was made to believe I'd never love somebody else
Made a plan stay the man who could only love himself.

-Half Of My Heart

John Mayer

"Edward, you're such a wimp." Alice remarked, extremely agitated.

"And you are such a noose," I responded crossing my arms around my chest at my whimsical and stubborn sister. "You haven't gotten out of this house in ages," Alice reminded huffing. She was wrong, I did after all work everyday for countless hours.

"Don't you use the excuse of work," Alice interupted curtly, not only interrupting my response but also interrupting my train of thought. "That doesn't count, all you do is work, work, work! You never take any vacation days and you've never had a sick day. And besides, when was the last time you went out on a date?" Alice rambled. I hadn't gone on a formal date in or had a girlfriend in five years.

Relationships, after all, are transitory and pointless. "And don't you dare ignore me!" Alice spat. "It's easy, since you're prattling on. Now go to your damn party, you don't want to be late after all. And I won't be missed," I chuckled her eyes darkening in color.

"I'm not taking no for an answer this time. I know this girl, and she's perfect for you." Alice started. Perfect, she'd set me up with another date. When would she find out I didn't want a date, I didn't want to venture into the waters of love.

"She's shy and really smart, and she..." Alice prattled, before she could say any more I clamped my hand gently on her motor mouth. "Has it ever occurred to you I don't want you to be involved in my love life?" I questioned, could she understand now?

"You mean your nonexistent one," Alice corrected. I shook my head at her correction. I have no desire to have a love life, Why didn't she understand or see, that I did not have a desire for a love life?

"I do not want you to set me up with this girl. Now would you please leave me alone?" I nearly shouted. Shocked, Alice took a step back, and the anger erased from her face. "Please, Edward, do this for me," Alice pleaded. This would not work on me. "No," I replied briskly turning away from her.

Alice did not move an inch as if she was frozen. Oh what the hell, I'll do this for once. Maybe she would leave me alone if I agreed. "Fine," I sighed and she squealed. Before she could go off again, I reminded her: "I will stay for a little while," I warned. She grabbed my hand and raced up the steps. She shoved some sort of garment bag at my chest.

"Change into this," Alice demanded pushing the door of my bedroom open. I shut the door, and sighed. I had no idea of what I got myself into. I put the black tuxedo on, and it reminded me of how long ago it had been since I'd worn something like this.

I opened my door cautiously waiting for Alice to go off like a robot about how much 'fun' I'd have. As expected, she did. I ignored her, and wish for a switch or a remote to turn her motor mouth off.

Alice drove to the party, babbling about how much time and effort she'd put into this. Most importantly how much she did not want me to mess this up. Once we got there, Alice eagerly led me into the lavish ball room.

I was astonished how many people were stuffed into such a small setting. Alice peeled through many people and finally we caught a glimpse of the others. Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper were in the least populated section.

"Keep him here," Alice ordered to Jasper. Jasper was more than happy to oblige.

"Great to see you out of the house, you hermit," Emmett bellowed, and as a response I threw a glare at him.

"He's right you know, you haven't stepped out of that house in a long time." Rosalie piped up, holding on firmly to Emmett's arm. I grumbled under my breath.

"It's good for you, Edward. You know, fresh air. Drinks, good music, hot chicks," Emmett remarked, winking. Rosalie threw him a glare. "Of course none of them are as hot as you babe," Emmett corrected himself. Jasper laughed at his comment.

I heard Alice far off instructing someone. I heard a softer voice, and more conversation. Alice brought in a brunette beauty. She was a vision, absolutely breathtaking. Her brown locks were piled and strung into bouncy curls. As she made her way into the room, she tripped feet from my arms.

My first instinct, of course was to catch her. As I caught her, her cheeks reddened into a scarlet color. She was able to balance herself properly, and she looked incredibly embarrassed.

"I'm so sorry," She whimpered, meeting my eyes for a moment. Her brown chocolate eyes were depthless. I scolded myself at getting carried away, even though I abstained from love, I could still admire beautiful women.

But I could tell that something was different about her.

"Good job, Bella. Sorry about that, this is Bella," Alice spoke breathlessly. As Alice spoke, Bella grew even redder, and she shook my hand. Her small soft hand fell into mine for a couple seconds and she released my hand from her grip.

"A pleasure to meet you," I spoke politely. Alice winked at me, and Bella's blush grew more pronounced as she focused on the ground. I found it somewhat endearing that she did not have as much to say. She was like some sort of mystery.

Alice walked us out onto the balcony and the cold air made both of us shiver. Alice grinned at both of us and walked back into the ballroom. The peacefulness of outside was much appreciated.

"I'm sorry Alice set us up," Bella apologized, but quickly corrected herself. "I mean you're not bad at all, but Alice probably tortured you," Bella explained her eyes meeting the ground once again.

"I suppose so," I responded, she did after all probably torture Bella also. She didn't seem like a party animal, in fact she was the exact opposite. "She probably dragged you here, too," I whispered under my breath. Bella leaned up against the side rail, and looked down.

She turned towards me seconds later. "You can leave if you want," Bella spoke and started blinking her eye lashes quickly. "Don't worry about Alice," She finished, assuring me. She truly was a selfless creature. That was very hard to find these days.

I pursed my lips and she waited for my response. As far as set-up dates go this one was very nice. Bella was a charming young women. rAlice brought me someone who was far above my standards, she shattered them instead. That's why I couldn't be here. Bella deserved to spend her night with someone better.

"I must go, Bella, I have work tomorrow morning," I spoke deciding to go the coward's way out. I needed to get away from her, Bella needed to get away from me. A person like me should look not touch her beauty, all I could do was admire.

"I completely understand," Bella nodded her face emotionless. "There's stairs to the left. Have a good night, Edward," Bella instructed. "Thank you, Bella. You too," I spoke as I made my way down the stairs. I reached my car, and drove all the way home.

I could not however slow down my heart which was beating frantically in my chest. Only as I got into the house did it slow down finally. As I caught my breath and tore off the suit Alice forced me in I turned in for the night.

I did not care that Alice would likely kill me in the morning for breaking her rules and being a rebel. Being a rebel is all I know how to do, but I could not break out of this shell. Not that I did want to, but sometimes I wish I could see the view outside of here.

And Bella, seemed more alluring than ever before. But once again perhaps my feelings were false, perhaps just a fluke?

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Always,

PIB

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