*bang bang. rattle* "Come on you damn thing! Give me my chips!" I had pressed C3 for Salt & Vinegar chips which of course with my luck, got stuck. I had just wanted something to eat. It was such a damn rainy day and I ended up dropping my lunch in a puddle. Great way to start off my first day of freshman year.

"Need a buck?" I jumped and turned around to see… a chest? I looked up into stunning green eyes.

"Uh- Uhm.. no it's ok. I'll get it out eventually." I replied rubbing my neck.

"Well," He started reaching the vending machine. "The only way to get it out is to do…" He inserted a dollar. "This." The chips rotated and fell. He reached in and handed me the bag.

"Here." I took the bag and he smiled, his top teeth shining. My brain melted.

"Th- thanks."

"Don't mention it. I'm Edward Cullen by the way." He held out his hand.

"Bella… Swan." I took his hand. I felt a rush travel up my arm to the rest of my body, like… an adrenaline rush. Like right before you get to open your presents as a child on christmas. Or right before you ride your bike with no training wheels for the first time.

I looked up to meet his eyes. He changed his expression to a smile so fast I couldn't see what he previously had plastered on his face.

After that we were friends, best friends, but nothing more. At the time I wanted to get through my first year of high school. No distractions. Which certainly meant no boyfriend. I didn't think about it often, I just knew right off the bat it was the only way I would be able to focus.

Having Edward as a best friend was like a breeze. He is smart, funny, relaxed (most of the time) and over all, gets me. He made my life so bright. I could honestly say I loved him and family. I'd only known Edward and his family for a year and a half but it felt like five years.

I had given thought what it would be like if Edward were my boyfriend. I always knew he was stunning from the day I met him. When I chose to stay boy free for freshman year I had told Edward. Not right away, but only after he told me that he thought I was beautiful. I didn't want to scare him off so soon so I didn't tell him at first. After three months of being friends he confessed to liking me but I told him I liked him as a best friend.

I remember that day like it was yesterday. With all the honesty in the world in his eyes he held my hand and look me in the eye and replied 'That's ok. I understand.' He gave me a hug and I could still feel our little spark. I always have, even today I do.

About another three months later he had a small thing with Lauren. Something tugged at my heart but it calmed after a while. When he and Lauren broke up I felt no different. So things went on.

A Year and a half and we're still going strong, together… as best friends. Forever?

*brrrrrrrrrrringggg* I hit the off button on my alarm clock and got up.

I got ready for the day and grabbed breakfast. The door opened.

"Hey Bells!"

"Hey!" Edward walked in sat down.

"Bagel?" I asked.

"Mmmm. Please." I tossed him half.

"Thank you."

"Yup."

When we got to school we met up with 'the crew'.

"Hey bitchas!" Emmett boomed. Heads turned and chattered then returned to their casualty.

"Jeez Emmett, don't be so loud."

"Sorry clumsy, just feelin' good today." He replied with a playful, yet hurtful punch to my arm. I returned the favour.

We went through the day the same as usual but when it came to English we had news.

"Alright class! Settle down I have some news." Mr. Anthony boomed.

"As you all know the winter dance is coming up and Alice is the head of planning the theme."

"Well why can't it just be a winter them like usual?" Mike. Blah.

"Because that would be boring. Don't you guys want to kick it up a notch? You know, make it a cha cha or ballroom special." Of course Alice would say that.

"Well what ever happened to having a normal theme like Monte Carlo or-"

"Alright Mr. Newton, that's enough. It's up to Alice to decide what the dance's theme shall be. If anyone would like to have part in the dance set up you may consult with Ms. Cullen." The class lightly chattered and then the bell rang. Lunch, YES!

We grabbed our books and headed out.

"Edward! Edward!" Alice chimed.

"Yeah? I'll meet you in the cafeteria kay Bells?"

"Yup." I shuffled out with the rest of the class, hearing squeals from Alice and groans and complaints from Edward.

I ended up NOT seeing either Edward or Alice at lunch and no Edward in Bio. I didn't have classes with either one of them after so I'd have to wait until the end of the day.

After gym was over I hurried to get dressed so I could get to Edward's car before he did. I got ready in a flash and pulled out my phone.

1 New Message. TGIF. Waddya wanna do 2nite?

Dunno. Maybe watch a movie at my place? Charlie's working late so he won't steal the t.v. lol.

K. Sounds good. I'll bring over S&V chips?

You know I have food. That's what a fridge is 4.

Yes. But they R ur fav and you're ALWAYS out. :)

Fine. :P I had reached the car by now and set my bag on the hood.

SYI10S

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"See you in ten seconds." I jumped.

"Jesus Edward!" He laughed. I punched his chest.

"Haha OW!"

"Well it didn't hurt as much as my almost heart attack!"

"I think you're being a little over dramatic."

"And I think you're being a douche!" He sniffed.

"Ow. That hurt right here." He pointed to his heart. I rolled my eyes and got in the car.

He drove swiftly to my house and parked in the driveway. I got out.

"So Alice wants me to help plan the dance."

"Ooo, fun."

"Yeah.. but thing is… i'm the only other person helping her." He came over to stand by me and leaned against the car.

"That sucks." I smirked.

"I think that would be your que to step and and say 'Oh I could help you out Edward!'" He mocked in a high pitched girly voice.

"One, I don't talk like that. Two I have already been informed i'm getting an English paper assignment on Monday and it's due next Friday, the day of the dance. I'll already be busy enough with that."

"And you don't think I will? I have assignments too! If we team up I can do some planning for a bit while you do work and you plan while I do work. See it's solved." He started to play with a strand of my hair.

"Well what happens if I don't help you.?"

"I'll cry myself to sleep every night and never speak to anyone again!" He cried and pouted his lips. Obviously a fake reply. I rolled my eyes and leaned on the car on my side.

"And what happens if I do?" He smiled.

"Then you get a gold sticker and the feeling of achievement and… friendly helpfulness." He paused then smiled a pleading smile. Damn that boy is a monster. I didn't say anything.

"Oh come on! Please Bells! Puh-lease!"

"Ugh! Fine. But I swear Edward Cullen you owe me big time!"

"Thank you thank you thank you! I will I swear!"

"You better!" I warned.

"Thanks Bells! I'll be back in an hour with your chips and a clean, non-stinky Edward!" He leaned in and pecked me on the lips. Something he had never done before. He had kissed me on the cheek but only on occasions like these where he owed me so much after what I did for him. Which he never returned. But I always forgave him, how could I not?

He turned to head to the drivers seat when he stopped in his own tracks. This time I KNEW he felt the spark. It was the one that I felt since the first hand shake. When he kissed me it was like my lips were numb after.

He slowly made his way over to me again, this time standing directly in front of me. I was still leaning against his volvo.

"Did you…. did I just…." He trailed off. My mouth was wide open. I was too in shock to do anything but close my mouth. He looked me in the eyes and looked down at my lips. He moved in closer and traced my lips with his thumb. He traced them until his lips met his thumb on my lips and then he moved his hand to my cheek. My breath hitched. I felt his lips brush mine and then he placed a soft amount of pressure and I melted.