The Twilight Twenty-Five
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Prompt: Crush
Main Character: Edward
Rating: M
Word Count: 358
"OK Bella, close the books. It is time to go meet Rose and Emmett," said Alice excitedly. "And it is a beautiful day! Woo hoo! I can't wait! We are going to have so much fun having the gang all together again!" Yep, Alice talks in exclamation points.
"Oh, and by the way, Jasper said Edward was going to be joining us," she said in a sing song voice with a twinkle in her eye.
I felt my face heat up in response. I have been in love with Edward Cullen since we were in eleventh grade biology together. Five years later it is still going strong. And he has no idea, although I am pretty sure everyone else does.
Alice and I met up with Rose, Emmett, and Jasper in the quad.
"I thought you said Edward was joining us?"
"He will be here soon Alice. He had to pick up something," replied Jasper. He looked apologetically at me and refused to meet Alice's eye. Rose glared at him, daggers shooting from her eyes. I wonder what that is all about.
Rose, Alice and I gathered together to catch up while we waited. I have really missed Rose and Emmett since they graduated last year. Even though we are all still in the same town, it is tough to find a time when we can all get together.
"Eddie! Hurry up man-day's a wastin," shouted Emmett.
As I looked up I understood Jasper's look and Rose's anger. Attached to Edward was Tanya, the beautiful sophomore who has been following him around like a puppy. Apparently, that was the something he had to pick up.
"I am sorry honey," said Rose as she gave me a hug. Apparently, she knew Edward wouldn't be alone.
"I am so sorry Bella, I had no idea he was going to bring someone. Jasper only said that Edward was coming and I didn't think to ask."
"Alice, please don't worry about it. After all this time I have gotten used to it. It is called a crush for a reason. If it wasn't expected to hurt, it would be called something else."