Edward [POV]

I took the next few days to keep to myself and get my work done. I went over my script hundreds of times until I felt comfortable with it. Bella crossed my mind numerous times and made it hard to concentrate, but I finally got through it.

I had been meaning to give her a call at the store or go by and see her, but just hadn't found the time. I really hoped she wasn't thinking I had let her down on my word.

Once I hung up the phone with my agent to inform him of my progress he gave me my schedule for shooting the next day and for the rest of the week. Today would really be my last chance to try and go spend time with her before the week started and I would be swamped.

I took a quick shower and grabbed my phone and keys before heading out the door. I was in such a hurry I had to double check everything, from making sure my zipper was up to seeing if my shoes were on the right feet. I was letting myself get more excited than I would of expected.

The store was quiet like it had been the first time I entered only this time Bella wasn't sitting at the desk. I scanned the room to try and find her, but was greeted by Jake. He explained she was in the back grabbing a few things and he would let her know I was here.

I was kind of amusing to watch how he acted around me. Not that it was a bad thing, I could just tell he was a fan, but was still trying to act normal for me. It was a very nice gesture.

My mind kept racing as I thought of what I would say to her, or how I would react to having her in my presence again. I didn't realize how much I kind of missed her over the time we spent apart. Hell we had only spent one night together and I still didn't know much about her and still felt that connection. It scared me a little to feel that attached to someone so fast when we knew little about one another.

I toyed with a paper on the desk and noticed the book she must of been reading. I picked it up and flipped through the pages. It had obviously been read more than once since it looked worn and had writing inside around certain paragraphs.

"Hey, thats what one would call invasion of privacy." A familiar voice spoke from behind me and I put the book down. I turned to face her and put my hands up in apology.

"It won't happen again." I was so glad to see her in that moment and I couldn't explain why. She made this goofy grin spread across my face that I was unable to stop.

"It's nice to see you again Edward." She smiled and bit her lip like she was nervous all over again. Inside it gave me more hope she wasn't going to run for the hills and was honest with the words she spoke.

"I don't want this to sound weird or...obsessive, but I couldn't stop thinking of you and our time we spent together." I looked down as I spoke and slowly lifted my eyes to see her reaction. I was only greeted with her glowing red cheeks and a cute smile.

I watched as she moved to sit on a couch against the wall and I instantly followed and sat beside her.

"This is really weird." She said and I gave her a confused look. She quickly spoke to make things clear.

"Not like that. I mean just you. Like... you, Edward Cullen thinking of me. No wait. That came out wrong.

Ugh let me try again." She laughed. "It's not really you are famous, I mean yeah that adds on to the unthinkable happening, but the fact that someone was actually thinking of me in general."

I chuckled at her stammering. How could one not think of her constantly? "I get it."

"Honestly I was really worried you weren't going to come back by. Like I was too odd and complicated for someone with such a busy life. It really makes me happy you kept your word. Means a lot to me."

I was amazed at the little things she seemed to hold onto so dearly. I usually thought along those lines and it was nice to see us on the same page.

"I plan to come by a lot more as long as you allow it. Also when I'm not filming or dealing with the public." I kind of hated my job at that moment.

"We certainly have no reason to ban you from here." She teased. "I would really like to see more of you."

"Are you always here or do I have a better way to contact you? Wouldn't want to come by looking for you here and you not be around. Would be very disappointing." I was being honest after all.

"I don't have the money for a cell phone, but I do have the store phone and our home phone."

I quickly took those numbers and put them into my phone like they were a life line. Damn this was getting to be weird the feelings she was making me have.

"Are you guys really hurting that badly?" I took note of the not having money part.

She shrugged before speaking. "It could be better. I mean I have lived my life this way forever. I really don't know what it's like any other way to have things handed to you. I've always worked for what I have whether or not its a lot."

"Is there anything I can do to help?" I felt the sudden urge to take some of her struggles away. I didn't like thinking of her having a hard life and things always turning out for the worse. If things kept on the path it was going I was going to make a promise to myself to not hurt her or let her down and help her any way possible.

Almost as soon as the words left my mouth she was pushing them aside. "Edward I could never ask anything like that of you." There was that stubborn side again. Maybe I could break that down eventually.

"You can't blame me for trying."

"Why did you come back? I can't be that interesting of a person." I looked at her as she spoke a little speechless. Most people really didn't see what the rest of the world saw. I didn't know if I had the courage to let her know the true feelings that were developing. I didn't want to drive her away and really did want to take this slow and figure things out before making choices.

"You have no idea how interesting you are. I can't really explain...how you make me feel. Something about being around you and talking to you keeps me at ease and just feels... right." I played with my hands a little as I spoke since it was difficult for me to admit something like that. After a moment I looked up to meet her eyes.

They surprised me. I expected her to seem nervous or curious to find out more. She looked at me like she admired me and trusted me and my words. The way she looked at me was warm and comfortable. You could still tell though this was once a broken person and she was still trying to pick up the pieces. I could then understand why she looked that way since she had told me she hadn't been around someone like this in a long time.

I suddenly realized if I was going to try to make something of this I was going to have to work at it. Let her know there were people in the world that did care and wouldn't drag her down. I would do everything to pull her up from the bottom and make her feel wanted. Help her along the way. I shook my head as I was getting too far ahead of myself. I still had to work at other things before worrying about that.

She finally spoke after the long silence. "You are nothing like I would of expected. I just always pictured people like you to be selfish and full of themselves. I don't get that vibe off of you at all. It's nice."

I laughed a little. "I'll take that as a good thing." I reached over to place my hand over top of hers that was resting on the couch beside me. I could feel her tense under me slightly, but I wasn't about to pull away. I wanted her to know what I was feeling in any way possible.

Bella [POV]

Over the next few days I didn't see Edward at all. He kept in touch with calling when he could between shooting and sleeping. My life was starting to change before my eyes and for the better this time. Even if it wasn't my store changing and working out at least something good was happening in my life.

When he placed his hand on mine I could tell that what he was saying was true and he really felt it. My feelings for him kept growing stronger the longer we talked and the longer I was sitting around the store without him around. I was starting to really miss him even though I wouldn't allow myself to admit it.

This was all very new to me. I had been in one serious relationship before, but it was completely different.

So full of weird situations and violence. Constant worry and helplessness.

The direction of what I guess I was calling our relationship seemed to only be growing and I didn't see myself without him around anymore. Every day since I had last seen him I was always expecting his call and wanting to hear his voice.

Jake was starting to worry about how I was acting with all the excitement, but he was enjoying it just as much as I was.

I found it a little amusing that we still had not spent that much time together or shared everything information wise that we could and still I felt this way. It made me want to get to know more about him and just be around him.

I started getting restless one afternoon after not hearing from him for a day and randomly starting cleaning. I let my mind wander to what he might be doing and if he was having a more exciting day than myself.

I also drifted to wondering if he was really feeling the same way I was. I didn't know much about the celebrity life, but in the back of my mind I did fear he would start to fade away. Realize that his co-stars and other famous people were probably better off than me. I also had to worry about what the media would say about him and his co-stars.

No, he wasn't like that. I couldn't help but feel and believe everything he spoke to me even if my mind wanted to have doubts. I shook off that gut feeling of insecurities and went back to cleaning.

Our relationship had only consisted of talking really and getting to know one another. Nothing physical and I started to wonder what that would be like. Then the evil side of my mind decided to interrupt and wonder who he had been with and what he had done.

I started having an inward battle between thoughts and finally sighed and sat down on the couch with my duster in hand. This man was going to be the death of me with all this worry. I always thought myself to not play the stereotypical female, but there was no escaping that all females worry themselves to death. Dammit to hell.

I tossed the duster in the floor and decided to just sit there and relax a moment.

The phone ringing stirred me out of my current train of thought and I jumped up to get answer it. It was the voice I had been waiting all day to hear and I couldn't help but have this stupid grin spread across my face.

"It's about time." I said trying to sound serious, but he knew instantly I wasn't.

He chuckled on the other end. "I'm sorry, work is extremely tiring and this was the first chance I've had to call."

"I'm happy you did. I miss you." Yeah I did it. I took that step and over time was trying to open up more to him. I wanted to be comfortable and feel like I could talk to him about anything.

"Well, what are you doing tonight?" He asked as if he was up to something.

"The usual. Lock up here and then head for some dinner."

"Why don't I come pick you up and we spend some time together? I can be there in 30 minutes."

I grinned, how could I not agree to this? "I'll see you in 30 then." and I hung up the phone. I yelled at Jake to lock up the store and take care of things while I hurried home. Thankfully our apartment wasn't for and I had time to change and freshen up. I grabbed a few things as well before walking back down to the book store to wait for Edward.

Edward [POV]

Once off the phone I left the set and went to change out of costume. I took a quick shower and grabbed my keys before getting into my car and driving to the store.

There she was, sitting outside on the steps waiting for me. I had been looking forward to this night for days. Every day on set all I could think about was her and what she was doing. I felt bad only being able to contact her through the phone and unable to spend time with her.

The feelings I had at this point were though with the type of work I had and it always trying to make things difficult I wouldn't let it get in the way.

I got out of my car and greeted her along with opening the passenger door for her. She smiled at me and seemed grateful. God it was so nice to see her again. I had to hold back the bouncing boy of excitement within me as I got in and drove off.

"So what are the plans?" She asked looking over at me as I kept my eyes on the road. I wished I didn't have to so I could see her face.

I risked quick glances at her when I could. "Want to just hang out and watch a movie or something?"

"At your place?" She raised her eye brow just to give me a hard time.

"Or yours, which would you rather?"

"Well, you won't get much movie watching done at our place since we have no movies, so I guess it's on to your place." She smiled and I headed toward my home.

"Thats what I thought." I grinned and nudged her slightly with my elbow.

We didn't talk much on the way back to my place, but it was a comfortable silence.

I pulled into the driveway and watched as she looked around. I didn't live in a huge fancy house, but it was nice and decent enough for just me. I tried not to let my fame get to my head and show it through my spending habits.

I helped her out of the car and inside where she stood quietly acting a little uncomfortable.

"Whats wrong?" I asked concerned.

She looked around my place then back over to me. "I just forget this is you. When we are together and talk you are so normal, but seeing this and what you have just reminds me of the life you live."

I started to get a little worried at her words. "Is that a bad thing?"

"I just wonder how well I will fit in."

"The same as when it's just me and you anywhere else." I smiled trying to reassure her that just because I had this I wasn't any different.

She nodded as she came to my side and looked through my DVDs so we could find something to watch.

"Edward..." She spoke and I turned to face her. She took me by complete surprise when her hands reached up to cup my face and pulled me against her lips. I dropped the DVD I had been holding and instantly wrapped an arm around her body. Placing my other hand on the side of her neck near her jaw.

She pulled back for a second to breathe and quickly returned to my lips once again.

My heart felt like it was going to pound out of my chest as she created further excitement through out my mind and body. The feel of her soft lips against mine was nothing like I imagined it to be and the pure surprise of it all made it so much better. I had been waiting to build up the courage to do this and she pulled one over my head.

I took a risk and slid my tongue over her bottom lip trying to get her to deepen the kiss further. She quickly gave in and ran her hand into the back of my hair gripping softly. I tried so hard to hold back the moan she had created in my throat and slowly pulled away so I could regain control of myself.

Once my eyes opened and I could focus on her again and not the excitement within myself I realized my body was shaking. I tried to pull my hand up and steady it as I pushed a strand of hair behind her ear and let my hand brush against her cheek.

"Are you ok?" She had obviously taken note of my current situation. I just smiled and nodded, it was all I could think to do at the moment. I could not even begin to explain the new feelings and thoughts I had running through my head. Just slow down Edward, take it one step at a time.

"That was a surprise." I spoke as I still held onto her.

"It had to happen sooner or later didn't it?"

"I guess so." I chuckled a little and she blushed. I liked that she made such a bold move and took the upper hand.

She ran her hand down my back as we stood there and met my eyes. "Why are you shaking?" I could tell she looked worried.

"I just don't want to screw this up." I admitted. I didn't know how hard this was going to be with our lives so different and me always being busy, this was all knew to me. I had never felt so attached to someone before in all my life.

"You're doing a fine job so far." She pulled away from my gently and went to sit on my love seat. I was still going crazy inside and I tried to breath slower and keep myself from having a heart attack. I put the movie in and then joined her.

"Where would you like to go eat after this?" I asked.

She looked over at me and thought about it a moment. "Why don't we just order something?"

That was actually a good idea and I liked the fact she wanted to stay in my home alone with me. There I went again letting my thoughts get ahead of me. I shut them out and ordered us some food.

We didn't speak much as we ate and watched the movie, but I was still enjoying every minute of it. I took a risk and placed my hand on her leg, which she placed hers over mine happily. I wanted to take the lead this time so I placed my free hand under her chin and pulled her up to my lips. She didn't fight against me which was a good thing. I wanted to feel her against me again so badly.

She eagerly claimed my lips with her own and shifted on the sofa. Before I realized it she was in my lap with one hand on her hip and the other in her hair. Oh God please, I fought with my body and struggled to keep it from reacting to her. It might not of been so bad if she wasn't sitting in my lap. That just made it even more difficult. I pulled back and tried to get lust off the brain.

"You're so beautiful." I spoke honestly and caressed her cheek. I could see the blush forming on her face and smiled.

"I really didn't think it was possible to feel this way about someone so fast. I hate rushing things and getting myself in trouble, but you make me feel so...complete. Like I haven't ever felt so comfortable around someone in my whole life. However I'm terrified." I looked at her eyes for questions. I didn't want her to be scared of what could be us.

"Why are you afraid?" I asked concerned.

It took her a moment to figure out the right way to put what she was going to say. "It's not you. After everything I have been through I've just had a hard time trusting people in this way."

"I couldn't see myself hurting you Bella." I took her hand in mine and kissed her knuckles.

"I don't know how I got so lucky then. I figured I was doomed to be alone forever." She laughed softly.

"You always have Jake." I teased.

"Gay remember?" We both laughed and she leaned her body against mine to rest her head on my shoulder. I took in her scent without really knowing and sighed happily. The moment was ruined when my phone started ringing. She started to move off my lap and I grabbed her arm to stop her and reached for my phone. She smiled and stay put while I answered it.

It was the director letting me know of a meeting in the morning with the rest of the cast to go over a scene change. I made the conversation short since it was rude to Bella and hung up. I instantly returned my arms around her and just enjoyed being there with her.