Chapter two

--- In which Chucks are lost and phones are found ---

6 Months later . . .

" Bella ?" A velvet voice called from the sofa . I sighed dropping my pencil to the table with a quiet clatter . This was the third time he'd interrupted my study session .

" What Edward ?" He came clattering into the kitchen hopping on one foot with one shoe on and his hair in a beautiful disarray .

" Have you seen my other black chuck ?" I rolled my eyes at him . The boy may as well be blind he's losing everything so much . pinching the bridge of his nose in a way that makes me want to jump him there and then he manages to jump over my back pack which is lying in the doorway.

" Have you checked under your bed " I asked in a bored tone not once diverting my attention from my work. He plunked himself on the white chair next to me and ran his hand through his hair.

" Yes !"He almost shouted at me . I decided It was just going to be easier If I did this myself . I pushed myself up and walked through to his bedroom . Sure enough sitting right at the foot of his bed was one black chuck lying on its side in plain sight . I grabbed it and walked back to the kitchen to finish my essay . Chucking the shoe at him as I sat down .

" Open your eyes next time " I grumbled as I turned back to my paper , pen in hand .

" Aww don't be like that Bella . Tell you what how about I do dinner tonight ?" He asked lacing up the shoe .

" You said that last night " Screw the paper I was never going to focus now . I shoved the papers into a neat – ish pile and turned to face him .

" Not my fault and you know it ! How was I supposed to know you need to cook the pasta with water ?" He was now rummaging round the apartment looking for his phone . The boy was clearly clueless .

"Uh – huh .Who would ever think of adding water to the pan ?" I called back with sarcasm lacing my tone. Finally he found his phone and shoved it in his jeans pocket .

" Ha – Ha very funny miss gourmet chef . I will make the best meal you have ever tasted tonight and you will regret ever doubting my cooking skills !" Now on the hunt for his student ID card he was emptying the contents of his underwear drawer onto his floor . Seriously who looks for thier ID card in thier underwear drawer ?

" Whatever Edward . You won't find it in there by the way it down the side of the sofa !" I glanced at the clock and realized I had to leave for work any minute . Quickly buttoning up my green shirt over the tank top I was already wearing and grabbing my green cap I was ready to go . Just then Edward walked back into the kitchen looking like he was having an internal debate with himself.

" Bella Can I talk to you ? " His usually beautiful eyes looked troubled .My alarm buzzed telling I had to leave for work .

" Um later okay I really have to get to work . Don't forget your keys are by the door . Bye Edward !"

I had to practically run out of campus and across the road to get to the Newton's shop in time for my shift . As usual the place was empty except for Angela sitting at the till .

" Hey Angela! "

" Hey Bella , I got to shoot of so I'll see you tomorrow okay ?" She said as she scurried towards the door.

" Sure ,Sure Bye !" I didn't get a reply because she was already out the door leaving me alone in the shop . I pulled out my phone and tapped in a message .

Hey E.

What did you want to talk about ?

B.

It took several minutes but I eventually got a reply .

Hey B

Nothing . How's Pizza sound for tea .

E.

Typical Edward . Just then the bell of the door rang and a familiar looking boy a few years younger than me walked in .

" Excuse me . Do you have any gummy worms ?" The young boy asked .

" No . This Is a hard ware store we don't sell anything edible unless you want to eat the glue . I highly recommend you don't though "

The same boy walks in everyday and I tell him the same thing everyday . Once the boy left I had a chance to read Edward's message again.

Gourmet meal my ass . That boy needs cooking lessons and fast .


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