Hello there.
I'm sorry that this chapter is short, but this is how it went. This chapter is just how their friendship grows, even if it is only a few hours since they met.
Read on!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Except for Bambi. And the concept.
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"Ugh, Bambi's such a pain in the neck. I should've just gotten a Yorkie, like Rose said. I just had to get the furriest dog in the shelter..." I droned on, walking with Edward through the park.
His eyebrows rose. "You got him from a shelter?"
"Why does everything I do surprise you?" I asked, taking two water bottles out of my bag.
Edward smirked, grabbing a bottle, "This is plastic. Aren't you supposed to be using recycled paper bottles, or something?"
I rolled my eyes, shoving him in the gut. "I'm not that crazy about stuff like that. I still use electricity, you know."
It was absolutely crazy. We met an hour ago, and we're acting like best friends. But every time he laughed, I felt a little shiver go through me. His head thrown back, his pale skin in the sun. He was extremely handsome. And funny, too!
I've never met such a witty, sarcastic person!
We sat on the nearest bench we could find, gulping down the water.
I pursed my lips, studying the man next to me.
He smiled at me, clearly knowing that I had something to say. "What do you need to know, Isabella?"
I played with my fingers. "I don't know. Why did you look so devastated to be dumped? Guys really don't care."
Edward grinned, running a hand through his crazy lion hair. "That is a horrible assumption," I blushed.
He sighed, continuing, "I actually don't know why I was...like that. I guess I was more mad than sad. I've put myself out there so much. I really thought I was going to marry her. I've always thought that. With every girl." And with that, he smiled at me, as if he weren't telling me such a sad story.
"Wow. I think I'm in love."
He pursed his lips, sitting back. "How so?"
"I'm the exact opposite."
"Your heart's never in it."
I smiled, subconsciously moving closer to him. "Exactly."
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"What do you do?" I asked, taking a sip of my soda.
Despite the lack of touching, it felt like a date.
Jake had taken me out on dates before, but they were always rushed and planned out. It was never like this. This was impromptu, and it felt right.
But it wasn't a date.
Or maybe it was. A friendship date.
Friends have dates all the time!
"Well, I'm a dentist."
"Ew." I said, covering my mouth. I despised dentists. I've been brushing like a maniac to keep away from them.
He laughed, making our shoulders touch. I loved it.
My phone rang again, and I cursed myself for putting it back on for just a moment.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Bells." Jacob. I cringed, looking at Edward beside me. I put a finger to my lips to let him know he was not to speak.
I bit back a sigh before saying, "Hey! How are you?"
"Good. Just checking up on my favorite woman in the world."
My cheeks flared. I felt so bad. "Aw, thanks, man. I'm fine. I'm just waiting for Bambi to finish."
"Alright. Love you."
"You too. Bye."
Edward grinned at me, arrogance clearly radiating from him. "That was him, huh?"
I groaned, putting my sunglasses on and leaning my head on his shoulder. He tensed for a second before folding his arms on his chest. Too soon for touching?
"It's just...he's too sweet. And he's overbearing. He used to call me every twenty minutes at work to just say hello!"
Edward laughed above me. "This is why guys are always hiding in their rooms, crying. You've just gotta tell him."
"I don't break up with people. It's not me."
"And I always get dumped. Deal with it, Isabella. Or he's never going to go away."
I sighed, getting up. "You're my new best friend, man."
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"So, here's my number if you need me. Alright? Are you sure you're going to do it tonight? Isn't it too soon?" He gave me back my phone, his eyes showing nothing but concern for me, not for Jacob at all.
I nodded. "I'm going to invite him to come over and tell him. I'll say: 'Jacob, I think we should stop dating.' Bada bing bada boom. Done. And no breakup sex."
Edward gave me a tight hug and a pat on the head to a freshly groomed Bambi. "And we meet at the Bus Stop at twelve tomorrow. Same place."
I smiled, nodding again. "Bye, Edward."
"Goodbye, Isabella."
And that was it.
I walked away, blushing fiercely. I felt my phone vibrate. I picked it up.
"I just wanted to say hello."
I laughed, "Shut up, Edward."
Bambi could sense my happiness, strutting instead of dragging himself along the Seattle streets.
I bought myself a carton of chocolate chip mint ice cream and a book to read. I wasn't completely sure if I'd be able to call Edward after breaking up with Jacob. It would just be too hard.
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