So here is a very cute chapter-more towards the end of course.
I had a bit of writer's block so I apoligize for its quality. :
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Bella POV-
I slipped into the cute dress Alice had gotten me, without my approval of course. It was white and somewhat long, but I could spin and look like Marilyn Monroe. I had light makeup on, trying to go for a naturally pretty look. Jasper left to go find Emmett so I was alone. I worried about what Alice was telling Edward, hoping she wasn't being too harsh. I shook my head, he was a player. He had forced me into the date, right? No, I could have disagreed to go. I was the one who agreed to it.
There was a nock at the door, and I took in a deep breath as I opened it. There stood the most beautiful guy in the world. A light blue button down shirt and dark jeans that I recognized were a name brand. His lips turned up into his crooked smile that I loved. I felt my cheeks burning as he stood there, staring at me. "Hi," I said and then bit my lip. His eyes finally skipped down my body, but in a normal way, not a player way. "Hey," he seemed to have trouble speaking right. More blush was added to my already apple cheeks.
I smiled and closed the door behind me as he took my hand, I willingly didn't let go, but smiled bigger. "One date, that's enough for me," he said with a grin. I rolled my eyes. "So what did Alice do to you?" he laughed, and shook his head. "She picked out my outfit, made me go over my manners, and told me to behave myself," My eyes widened as I looked over his outfit again. Alice must know me too well. "I would have chosen this outfit myself though," I raised an eye brow, but he just shook his head and chuckled some more. "Where are you taking me?" I asked since he didn't answer. "Somewhere," he said as we passed through the food court. People ignored us as we made our way by, luckily.
We made our way to the football field and he pulled me across to the middle. I had to close my eyes. "I swear if I fall," I warned. He chuckled as he helped me sit down. I didn't feel the cold damp grass, but rather a blanket. He finally let me open my eyes and the first thing I saw was the big open field around us. I glanced down to see a basket filled with food and a blanket, which we were sitting on. "A picnic?" I asked, he smiled. "A picnic under the stars," he corrected me. I smiled, "I love it, thank you," he grinned, pulling out a sandwich for himself. "Emmett is a surprisingly great chef," he added, flipping the sandwich around in his hands.
I grabbed a sandwich and giggled at his joke. We talked and I found myself crying with laughter. Edward was either a really great actor and should go into the business or he was incredible and perfect-to me at least. His laugh was like music to my ears, and his smile was like seeing heaven-added with his eyes. The sky glowed blue from the full moon and stars that scattered across it like rose petals.
When we were finished eating we laid down and stared up at the sky, just talking. "So, you like it here," he stated the fact. I nodded, giggling a little as he light touched my hand. He didn't notice that I was laughing. "Do you, really like Jacob?" he asked suddenly, serious. I thought about it for a moment. "I'm not sure, he's been acting differently," Edward tensed up a little. "In a good way?" he asked. I shook my head. "No, more annoying, like he's trying to out do you," he would have laughed at this, but I was alone in laughter. "Don't worry, your winning," I said. He relaxed now, his hand taking mine. His hand was warm, comfortable-it felt right. Not like when Jacob held my hand. "Bella," he said in a still serious voice. I turned my head and looked at him, though he continued to stare at the stars above us.
"What," I asked in a soft whisper. He looked sorrowful, "Do you really want me to leave you alone?" he asked out of nowhere. I had totally forgotten about that! I thought about it for a few moments, not really sure if I should lie or tell him the truth. I thought about how he acted around everyone else, and how he was acting now. I liked him now, more than I should, because I knew that once we were around others again, he would act like the stuck up jock that I hated. "No, I don't want you to," I told him the truth, though I knew it was a mistake. Lies got you nowhere in this world.
"I'm glad," he said with a sigh. "I was worried, that this would be the last night I talked to you," I rolled my eyes at this. He had to be playing me. "You're a really good actor you know," he looked at me now, hurt in his eyes. "I'm not acting Bella," I sat up. "Players are always acting. And that's why they are so lonely, because no one can tell when they are acting or not, whether they are really in love or not," I said. He glared. "I'm not lying to you Bella, I'm serious," How could he just sit there and lie to my face? How could he continue to lie after I had already told him I knew!?
I stood up and started trudging off, when my cell phone went off. I recognized it as Alice, and ignored it. Edward caught my arm, but I twisted out of his grasp. "Edward it's so stupid, I know your just lying to me. I know what you want, and your not getting it from me!" I yelled. I let me go, nothing but pain in his fake eyes. For all I knew he wore contacts that made his eyes that amazing and life threatening.
I walked back to the dorms annoyed and frustrated. I slammed open the door to see Alice looking a little worried on her bed with her face stuffed in a book. "I can't believe him!"I yelled as I slammed the door. Alice dropped her book and chased me into the bathroom while I ripped off the dress. She leaned against the door frame with a sad look on her face. "I can't believe he would sit there and lie to my after I knew he was lying!" I yelled. She stared at me with wide eyes. "Bella, I'm sorry," She said. I shook my head, slipping in to the shorts and tank top that I had left in the bathroom. I pulled my hair up in a ponytail and sighed. "It's okay. It was one date, that's it. He said he'd leave me alone after one date," Alice bite her lip, like she knew something I didn't-but of course I didn't notice it.
"You should get some sleep, it might help," she said as I walked into our bedroom and threw myself on my bed. "You're right, night Alice," I said as I curled up and closed my eyes, facing the wall. She smiled and climbed into her bed too. I couldn't fall asleep of course, not able to stop thinking about Edward.
I sighed as I thought about it. What if he hadn't been lying, what if he really did like me? But why, why would a guy as great as him like me? I was nothing compared to him. He was the type of guy who fell in love with a girl like Rosalie, not me. I was so ordinary. So, not perfect. I felt bad now, thinking that if he did like me, I had accused him of lying. I had stomped off like a child, stupid, stupid little nine year old Bella. I would have to apologize to him tomorrow, if he would even talk to me. I just hoped, he would understand. I hoped. And that was all I could do. So after thinking about it for over an hour, I drifted into a sleep.
The next morning I slipped on a skirt and a tank top with another shirt over that with my skater shoes. I grabbed my things and decided I would grab my breakfast in the food court. I ran to the food court after saying goodbye to Alice and glanced around, trying to find him. He was nowhere to be seen, and I felt instantly guilty. I remembered my first class was math, I had math with him. I could apologize then. I ate quickly, and then almost ran to my class. I stopped outside the door and caught my breath, not wanting to look too eager. I walked into the room, my eyes down as I went to my seat. I was still early, but he was already there. I ran my hand through my hair and sat down behind him. He didn't look back at first, since he was in a conversation with his friend that sat next to him, he hadn't even noticed that I sat down. The other students were just now arriving. He still didn't look back at me, though his conversation had ended. I bit my lip and taped his back with my pencil. He spun around and looked first at the pencil, and then his eyes rose to mine slowly.
He didn't say anything, I looked down and dropped my pencil. "Um, I need to talk to you, after class," he nodded, his eyes seemed to be concerned. Did he seriously not know what I was talking about? "Okay, I'll walk you to your next class then," he said with no hint of humor. I nodded, and he turned back around to the teacher as she walked in.
Math class seemed to never end. I wanted to tell him I was sorry, I really did, but I was on the edge of tears when I thought of him hating me. Then I would stop thinking completely. How could I get that upset over him? I went on one date with him? Was it because he followed me around for a week and kept asking for that one date? Was it because he had tried so hard to get that one date? No, it was because I fell too easily for men. Damn it!
Class finally ended, and everyone darted from the room. I sat in my seat, staring at my hands. Edward stood up, his eyes full of emotion. I stood up and grabbed my things. I looked up and was surprised by how close he was to me, less than inches from my face. His cold, icy breath set my heart into butterflies, I fought them back, knowing it was wrong to like him. "Edward," I looked down and he took a step back. "I-I just wanted to say I was sorry, for last night," he was quiet for a moment, his face thoughtful. Then he raised his eyes to mine, "You're apologizing for giving me one of the best night of my life?" he asked. I didn't laugh, I just nodded. He was just trying to lighten up the moment, that was who he was. He was a kind hearted person who didn't want others to feel bad- Damn it! Shut up Bella!
"Edward, I'm serious, it was stupid. I was hurt too many times by people, and I didn't want to think of that happening again, I was afraid," I said in a whisper. He sighed, his eyes serious though. "It's okay Bella, really, just let it go," he said, wrapping one arm around my shoulder and giving me a slight hug. He walked me to my next class and then said goodbye. I could stop thinking about him now. I felt better now that I had apologized.
I went on with my day as if it was any other day, though I did notice Edward glancing at me more than usual. He sat with us all at lunch and I had to promise Rosalie and Alice I would tell them what happened later. They were so curious Alice kept shooting me looks when Edward would flirt with me-I turned him down every time. He was still a player, and I knew that. I didn't want to get involved with a player again, not again…
To my surprise after my classes my phone went off and it was Jacob. I was sitting in the food court with Edward and Jasper when he called. "Hello," I asked, sipping my smoothie. "Bella, where have you been?!" he yelled. I raised an eye brow, a little took back that he was suddenly so angry with me. "I'm on campus, why? What's wrong?" I asked a little concerned. "So you're cheating on me with Cullen I hear?!" he yelled. Edward stared at me, ready to jump out of his seat and kill someone. Jasper raised an eye brow at me. "What are you talking about? We're just friends," I said. Edward's eyes narrowed and he seemed a little hurt by this, but I missed it. "Don't play dumb with me you little-," he hung up. I flicked my phone shut and sighed.
"Jacob thinks I'm cheating on him with Edward," I said in a normal tone to my surprise. I wasn't really with Jacob, and I wasn't with Edward. I rolled my eyes and Edward relaxed. "I think I'll head back to my dorm," I said as Jasper stood up to go meet Alice for their date. Edward bit his lip, "I'll walk you back," he said in a soft voice. Jasper waved to us as he ran off. It was getting dark already, so Edward and I decided to just go for a walk around the football field. He kept his distance to my surprise, I almost, didn't like it. I spun around in a circle with my eyes closed, taking in a deep breath of the chilled air.
"You're in a much better mood," he said. I didn't answer since it was a fact, I was in a good mood. He just watched me with a pleasant look in his eyes, but I didn't notice. "So, you're not with Jacob?" he asked suddenly. I laughed without humor. "Of course not, I was just in a flirty mood that night and he happened to be the one to ask me to dance," I giggled, and then stopped spinning. "That sounds rather sluttish," I commented with a frown. He shook his head, "No way, you couldn't be a Lauren if you tried," I giggled and glanced up at the star filled sky. My eyes flying from one star to another, Edward stood and said nothing, but I felt his warm gaze on my face. "You look great tonight," he commented. I turned and smiled at him, "I dress like this all the time," I said as I glanced down at my outfit.
"Exactly my point," he said in a soft voice. I smiled again as he stepped forward and took my hand in his. He was just a player, just a player I had to keep reminding myself. He didn't really like me. He couldn't really like me. It wasn't possible he actually liked me. I didn't pull my hand back though, instead I raised my gaze to the stars again, enjoying his touch more than I should have. "Thank you," I said. He didn't say anything, but his eyes fell to my face again. I simply smiled and shook my head, looking down at the ground again. "You always make me feel so special," I whispered, still looking at the ground. I giggled a little, he just stared. I glanced up at him, his lips were set in a small smile, more astonished than anything. I shook my head again, "Come on," I said as I turned and headed back towards the dorms.
I never let his hand go, not wanting him to go…
The next few weeks Edward and I grew very close-as friends. I didn't mind being close to him, though it still sent my body into butterflies. He didn't seem to mind either-it was like we were best friends. We were, best friends. I sat now on his lap, my legs stretched out across the couch in the mall while Alice and Jasper sat on the couch across from us. We were laughing over the look on Alice's face when Jasper said he would rather be watching football than shopping. Never put shopping on your low list if you're going out with Alice.
Edward had one arm wrapped around my waist and the other resting on my thigh as I sent rude comments across the small sitting area. He was silent except for a few laughs here and there.
"I can't believe you," Alice said with a glare in Jasper's direction. She was curled up on the couch with him-as far from him as she could get. His lips curled into a devious smile and I giggled. Jasper reached over and pulled her down on her back to where her head was on his lap, and began tickling her till she was crying with laughter. I too, was crying with laughter as the other people in the mall shot us glares and strange looks. Edward started laughing too, but not nearly as hard as Alice pleaded for him to stop.
I smiled at Edward just as Alice ripped me off the couch and dragged me across the floor to Aeropostale. She sighed when the guys were out of sight, leaning against the wall. I giggled, "Tough work you got there," I commented as I glanced through on of the sale racks. She rolled her eyes. "He always tickles me-its pure torture," she struggled to regain her lost breath. I shook my head, "You guys are so cute together," I said. She smiled, "So are you and Edward," I shot a playful glare at her. "You know we're not dating, he's so much different from me," I said with a slight drop in my voice. No matter how much I would ever want him, he'd never want me. Never…
"Yea right you guys act like a happily in love couple," she said with a giddy smile. I rolled my eyes. "How much do you want to bet they are out there talking about the same stuff?" she put her hands on her hips. I sighed, still glancing through the sale rack. "Drop it Alice, you didn't even want me to be around him and now you're trying to hook us up?" I asked in a sarcastic tone. She pouted, "That was then this is now. He has changed! Haven't you noticed?" I shrugged, I had noticed. He hadn't been flirting with any of the girls in a long time, but maybe he was just starting to grow out of it. It didn't mean he was changing for me…
"You're so stubborn," she breathed. I rolled my eyes again. "There's nothing here, can we go?" She smirked at me as she walked past me towards the door. "Bella misses her Eddie-kins," she teased. My mouth dropped open and I ran after her. She laughed as she ran and jumped on Jasper's lap. I rolled my eyes and walked now, over to the couch Edward sat on. He smiled up at me, his eyes scanning my face. Then out of nowhere he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me down into his lap, his head on my shoulder as he tightened his grip. I giggled. "Hey you," he said. I smiled, blushing a little. "Did you miss me?" I asked in a low voice while Jasper started teasing Alice again. "Terribly," he said in a serious voice. I smiled to myself, relaxing in his grip. He noticed it, I was sure.
"Really," I said in a low voice again, Alice and Jasper in their own world. He chuckled a little. "I would never lie to you," he whispered into my ear. I bit my lip, "I say we run," I said as I glanced at Alice and Jasper. He was silent for a moment. "On three," he whispered lower, his voice capturing my heart. I nodded. "One," I said with a slight giggle. Jasper started tickling Alice again. "Three," Edward half yelled. I was surprised he skipped two as he jumped up, grabbing my hand and pulling me after him as we ran down the crowded walkway of the mall. Alice and Jasper didn't notice. I giggled as Edward pulled me behind him through the people.
He stopped and leaned against the wall. I stood in front of him, laughing with him as we watched Alice and Jasper finally realize we were gone. I looked up at him-those freaking amazing green eyes. He smiled his crooked smile, throwing away the key to the cage he now had my heart in. I blushed a little. "Hi," he said finally. I shook my head and laughed. "Hi?" I asked in confusion. He nodded still smiling. My eyes fell back to where Alice and Jasper were, they were slipping through the people, going the opposite way of us. "Looks like we're-," I was cut off when someone ran behind me, hitting me to where I fell forward into Edward. Our faces were less than inches from each other, his cold breath freezing my heart in place.
"Alone," I whispered in a soft voice. His eyes searched my face, and I realized he had caught me with his hands on my hips. I smiled a little, his crooked smile returning. "Sorry," I said in barely a whisper. "I don't mind," he said as I stepped back. His hands slipped off my hips, unwilling?
After our rather embarrassing near kiss we walked around the mall-hand in hand- together. We never found Alice and Jasper, and we assumed they weren't too concerned in finding us since Alice could have simply called me. We had a lot of fun, just running through the stores and joking around. We had a few other times we came a little too close-as before, but we brushed them off. I didn't mind them either, but I didn't want to fall for a player. Edward was a great friend, one of the best friends I had ever had-but I wasn't sure if he would be a great boyfriend with his…reputation. All the girls still drooled over him, and they even had a fan club going for him now. I went to his football games, though we didn't usually see each other.
So when we got back to the dorms I decided to test something. We stood now at my door, me laughing hysterically at him as he explained what it was like to have Emmett snore at night. I was standing rather close to him, my hands in my back pockets. He ran his hand through his hair as I just stared up at him. He seemed a little nervous, not that he had a reason. I was the one who should be nervous. I bit my lip, and in an instant I jumped up on my tippy toes with my hands on his shoulders and pecked him on the cheek. His face froze as I spun around and went inside, shutting the door. I continued to bite my lip as I blushed like a tomato. I leaned against the door, hoping I hadn't just ruined our friendship. It was just a friendly kiss, right? Yes, it was. Nothing more than that.
I pulled my hair back behind my ear and glanced up to see Alice smiling deviously at me. I shook my head and giggled as she opened her mouth to send out hundreds of questions. She stood up and ran towards me, but I got into the bathroom and locked the door too quickly for her. She squealed on the other side and demanded a response for why I had just turned so red and looked so happy. I ignored her as I thought about him. Not that I could ever stop thinking about him…
Well that just made me smile rereading it. :
Lol
So they are like-Best Friends now? YES.
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