Chapter 2 – The Carnival

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Belle POV

"Bella please let me choose your outfit." My roommate Alice was begging me. In the small amount of time I have known Alice I could tell a few things about her. She liked clothes, and if she doesn't get her way right away she will find a way eventually.

"Alice I am not getting dressed up just to go to some school carnival. I am dressed just fine the way I am now."

Alice sighed and sat next to me on my bed. She looked at me, her big hazel eyes pleading with me. "Come on Bella." She whined. "You have already worn those clothes today. People have seen you wearing them."

I flopped back on the bed, letting out a sigh I looked over at Alice. "Alright fine" I gave her a warning glare. "Nothing over the top. I mean it."

Alice bounced up and down on the bed. When she settled down she bounded off the bed and to the closet. So now after my shower I am putting on a pair of black jean Capri's, a white spaghetti strap tank top and a pair of white flip flops. I had to admit I looked good. Alice really knew what she was doing. In exchange for her being able to do my make-up she let me do my own hair. Oh course she had to stand in the bathroom and watch as blow dried my hair. But it was something that I could live with.

Alice was the best roommate anyone could ever ask for. My other roommate Rosalie was great. If by great you mean snotty, self centered, I care only about how I look way too much than she was super great. I already knew that I was going to have to avoid her at all cost. This should be easy since she seems to be avoiding Alice and I like the plague.

There was a knock on the door. "I'll get it" All three of us said within seconds of each other. This in turn caused Alice and me to go into a fit of giggles. Rosalie didn't look too pleased at all. "It's my brother" Alice said just as I said it. We burst into full blown laughter. Bumping into each other at the door as we reached it. It took us a second to compose ourselves enough to open the door.

Edward POV

I had dressed in a nice black polo shirt and a pair of jeans, along with a pair of sneakers. Jasper, Emmett, and I decided that we would go and pick up our sisters than go to the welcome back carnival. When the guys were ready we headed out of Masen Hall and over to Brandon Hall. As we entered the girls' dorm a group of five or six girls walked past us giggling. We reached our sisters' room. After we knocked on the door we heard giggles followed by laughter. I wonder what's going on in there.

When my sister opened the door standing next to her was the most gorgeous girl brown eyed angel ever. I was staring and her brother was less than a foot away, and he could kick my butt in a heartbeat. I just frankly didn't care. The blush that was creeping up her check was the most wonderful thing. As if she couldn't be more stunning. Her brown hair done simple. Hanging down around her face.

My sister spoke. "Edward this is Bella. Bella Edward." So Bella was this beautiful creature's name. The name suited her perfectly.

Bella POV

Standing on the other side of the door was the most attractive guy I had ever seen. His green eyes shimmered in the little light that was available. His bronze hair was a mess, but it was a tidy mess. I just wanted to run my hands through repeatedly. The smile that was growing on his face made me want to melt. I could tell he was famous for his crooked smile.

I could feel my face start to heat up. When Alice introduced us I have him the best smile that I could muster. I could feel my heart rate starting to pick up. I could not believe I was feeling this way over a guy. "Are we going to go to the carnival or are we just going to stand in the doorway?" Thanks to Emmett I was awoken from my trance. I did want to smack him though, I could have and wanted to stand there and stare at the god-like boy before me all night. I blinked and shook my head a times clearing my head.

As we walked down to the carnival I was between Emmett and Edward. Life was just couldn't get any more great. Alice was on Edward's other side talking animatedly to Jasper. Rosalie seemed to chatting Emmett up. We made our way down to the carnival. It was amazing. There was food, games and rides. It mostly consisted of games and food but there was a few rides. There was a ferrous wheel, tilt-a-whirl, bumper cars, and even some swings.

It was my dear brother who only has a one track mind that spoke. "Let's get some food." He boomed out. It figures he would be worried about food. Next to girls food was all Emmett thought about. I looked up at Emmett. "What would you like to eat?" I asked. He thought about it for a moment. "A hot dog and fries sounds good." I shuddered. I couldn't stand the taste or smell of hot dogs. Grilled hot dogs maybe every once and while. This was not about what I wanted though; it was Emmett who wanted to food, so I started to look around for a stand that sold hot dogs.

"Oh my!" Alice exclaimed. Everyone looked at her. "Cotton Candy!" She took Jasper's hand and flounced away. Emmett had found a stand where he could buy hot dogs and fries. So the four us started to make our way over in that direction.

"Oh look elephant ears" Edward said pointing to a food cart. (A/N: Elephant ears are fried dough with powdered sugar on top. Just for those of you who may not know.)

"My favorite carnival fair food." I said with some excitement

"Would you like to share one?" Edward asked. My face lit up like a Christmas tree. I felt like a kids on Christmas morning. I almost had to pinch myself to make sure that this was actually happening. "That would be great." I replied happily.

Edward and I made our way to the food stand. I started to take out my wallet when looked at me and put his hand in the air for me to stop. "What do you think you are doing? My mother would disown me if even think about paying. Kill me and burry the body if I actually let you pay." I looked at him skeptically.

"But I am going to be eating…" Edward cut me off there. "You are not paying for this. Not even a penny. I offered so I am paying." I blushed. The last time I went out with a boy he made me pay for my half of the meal. So this was a complete 180. Edward and I weren't even dating.

I found us a table to share while Edward went and ordered us the elephant ear. As I went to sit on one of the picnic tables I missed the bench by about half an inch and fell to the floor. Standing up I looked around to see if anybody caught my little show. My luck at least a dozen people saw what I had done. I was blushing as I actually sat down on the bench this time.

Edward walked up to the table and placed the elephant ear on the table along with two cokes. Edward then sat across from me. "Next time I will try and catch you before you hit the ground."

Edward POV

Bella blushed even deeper, if that was even possible. Before I could stop myself I spoke in almost a whisper. "You have the most beautiful blush." I wanted to hit myself on the forehead. I did I just embarrass myself and her like that. Her face turned even redder to my surprise. I watched her a moment as she took a sip from her cup. I wanted to get to know this girl.

"Favorite band?" I asked.

I could see her think about her answer. Bella really intrigued me. She pulled of a piece of the elephant ear. "I don't really have a favorite band. I like to listen to a little bit of everything. You?" She asked popping the piece in her mouth.

"I enjoy bits of everything to. I also enjoy classical music." I was unsure why I just admitted that to her. The only people that know that besides me was my parents and sister. Bella was just so easy to talk to. I smiled as her face lit up. "Really? I love Claire de Lune. It's great."

My smile grew wider. "So do I. It happens to be one of my favorite classical pieces." We continued talking as she ate.

Alice POV

Jasper and I were enjoying the big pink fluffy cotton candy he had bought for me. Really for us to share. Turns out he loves cotton just as much as I do. I found out some really interesting stuff about him. He loves history, he is a senior like myself, and was thinking of starting a band.

As we finished the last of the pink sugar we came across a game. It was one of those you shoot water at the target, and fill up the tube. Whoever fills up the tube first wins the prize. I saw the cutest teddy bear and wanted it. I started towards the game booth. By the time I reached into pocket to pull out a dollar bill Jasper had already paid the game attendant for the both of us. He was such a gentleman. He was defiantly my ideal man.

We took our seats and the bell rang signaling the start of the game. I took an early lead. I was bouncing in my seat as my tube was filling up with water. I was going to win. Then I started to watch Jasper's tube fill with water. My aim at my target was slipping, my tube had stopped filling up with water but I didn't notice. What brought me back to reality was the sound of the alarm going off as someone won the game.

I looked over at Jasper, who had a smile on his face, pointing to the bear that I wanted. The man in charge of running the game handed him the bear which in turn he gave to me. "Thank you so much." I told him excitedly. I gave him a hug and kissed him on the check. This was a great night, and it was only going to get better.

Jasper looked at me. "So what would you like to do next Alice?" I looked around the carnival. "Hum…" That's when I spotted it. "The swings look like fun." We walked side-by-side to the swings. As we were waiting in line Jasper looks at me.

"So Alice have you thought about where you wanted to attend college?" I smiled at him.

"Maybe New York or Texas. Really anywhere that is not in Washington. I am ready to move away from there."

"Texas sounds nice. I have a few aunts and uncles that still live out there."

So he was from Texas. I knew that I detected a southern drawl. We were loading on to the ride. I took the outside swing. I sat down in the seat and pulled the safety bar down in front of me and my bear. I had one arm wrapped around the bear. Jasper leaned over and took a hold of my hand. Gosh this boy was one of a kind. I think I am falling in love with him.

Emmett POV

Rosalie was truly a rose. Most girls would grossed out by watching me eat three chili cheese dogs, a load of fries and two cokes. She just sat there watching me all the while sipping on a diet coke. We talked, well mostly she talked I was busy eating, about our childhood, and where we grew up.

We finished with our food and walked around some. "Hey Rose lets go on the bumper cars." She agreed but it might have been only to please me. Either way I was happy that the golden blonde beauty was choosing to hang out with me. It also helped that everyone took off and left just the two of us.

I was watching Edward as he went off with my sister. I had to watch that boy. He was up to something with my sister. Boys like him don't treat girls. They use them for what they want and then when they get it they will dump the girl. I would have to keep a very close eye on him.

I was brought out of my thoughts when the ride attendant said "sir you can head in now." I nodded my head in thanks and entered the ride. I looked over at Rosalie. "Hey baby why don't we share a car?" She glared at me for a moment. "Don't call me baby. I am not your girlfriend." Not yet anyways I said to myself. Oh how I wanted her to be my girlfriend. Before the winter dance she will be fine. "And we both know that we both won't fit in one car together." She was right I was a big guy. Star quarterback.

"You could always sit on my lap." She gave me a warning glare that told me I was pushing my luck. I watched as got into a pink car. Her long legs stepping over the side of the car one at a time. Her short skirt accenting her tone legs. I ran my eyes down her legs stopping at her shoes. It figures that a girl like her would where heels to a carnival.

I climbed into the closest car and buckled up. The signal for the ride to begin sounded. I looked over towards my right and saw Rosalie; I smirked at her and started towards her. On my way to her some 13 year old bumped into me. I would get him back later, you can bet on it.

I had my sight set on the blonde; I flashed a mischievous smile her way. "Don't you dare!" I heard her yell. My grin just got bigger. I stepped all the way down on the pedal. I was going as fast as the bumper car could go. I slammed into Rosalie, and started to laugh as I turned the car around reading to hit her again. As the ride came to an end both us were laughing hard. We had made it our mission to harass that 13 year old. We kept tag teaming him going at him from both sides. It was truly hilarious.

Bella POV

Edward and I were having a fantastic time. We had so much in common; not only did we share similar taste in food and music, both us were the youngest in the family, and only had one older sibling, both of us were juniors in high school, and we both liked to cook. This boy just could not be real. He seemed too good to be real.

It was getting late and Edward and I were making our way to the ferrous wheel. It was the only ride we had left to ride, mainly because I was afraid of heights, and I was not going to admit to this guy that I just met. I could handle one little bitty ride around the ferrous wheel.

We waited for about two minutes in line. All the younger kids seemed to have gone back to the dorms. I guess they just couldn't handle late nights. We were loaded into one of the carts on the wheel. I took a deep breath as the bar came across.

"Breath Bella." I heard his velvety voice say, and I let out the breath I had been holding in.

The wheel started to rotate. I was concentrating on my breathing. I heard a soft chuckle from beside me; I looked over at the bronze hair boy to see him have the crooked smile I have seen a lot over the night. "Bella you look like you have seen a ghost. What is the matter?" He asked me with concern in his voice.

I gave him a sheepish grin. "Just a little afraid of heights is all."

Edward looked at me concerned. "Bella all you had to do was say something and we wouldn't have come on this." He said picking up my hand.

Edward POV

Bella was white as a ghost. I thought she was going to faint she was so pale. "I thought I could handle it" she said weakly. I pinched the bridge of my nose. That is why we rode everything else at least twice. "You really didn't have to." She looked me in the eyes. "I know I just…" she trailed off a moment. I continued to rub the top of her hand. "I really did think I could handle it."

I smiled at her as I heard the bar being realized. "I have to say you did good." I then helped her off the ride.

Bella POV

I did good? What does he mean? I didn't realize that we were back on solid ground, or the fact that I stumbled some and Edward had his arms around me. "Careful" he warned sweetly. Edward was the most caring guy ever. The only two guys that seemed this caring and protective of me were my brother Emmett and my father Charlie.

Edward lead me over to a table and sat me down. "Don't move. I'll be right back."

I watched as he walked over to a food cart, returning with a bottle of water. He handed it to me and took a seat next to me. "Thanks" I said grateful. I opened the bottle and took a few small sips. Looking at him I asked "Why didn't you get anything for yourself?"

"I'm on a special diet." (A/N: Sorry I just couldn't resist) he said smirking. I was confused and my face must have showed it because he started to laugh a little. Now I was even more confused. "Not really, I was just worried about you. I wasn't even thinking about myself." He replied once he got enough composer back. "Oh" was all I managed to get out.

He started at me for a minute or two before speaking. "Would you like to head back to the dorms?" I nodded my head. Edward watched carefully as I stood up. I guess to make sure I didn't fall or worse faint. "You really don't have to walk me back. You can stay and enjoy the carnival some more."

"Yes I do. It was on my account that you went on that ride."

I was truly touched by him. The rest of the walk to the dorm was quiet. Each of us wrapped up in our own thoughts. When we reached the doors to the girls' dorm Edward held the door open for me. I wasn't surprised with all the other things that he has done for me tonight. He reached the elevator just a step ahead of me and pressed the up call button. Thankfully the elevator was already on the ground floor and the doors opened immediately. Being the gentle man that he is Edward let me on first.

Once we were on my floor and walking towards my room he spoke. "I had fun tonight Bella." I chanced a look at him; he was wearing that crooked smile that I was quickly growing to love. I returned his smile with one of my own. "Me too."

We were now at my door. He stood and turned to face me. He stood and turned to face me. He took a step closer to me. Our faces inches from each other. The moment was perfect. Or so it would have been if we had actually kissed. On the other side of the door there was giggling , or should I say squealing because that is what it really sounded like, and from behind there was a loud clearing of a throat. It only meant one thing, Alice and Emmett were watching. There was going to be a whole lot of explaining to do.

A/N: Sorry I took so long to get this chapter out. I told you guys that this would be the case. I tried really really hard to get it out before Saturday. But then I had to travel for two days and didn't have a chance to get to a computer and type up the rest of the chapter and then post it.

The next chapter: Emmett confronts Edward, Alice talks with Bella and Emmett warns Bella.

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