Chapter 3

BPOV

I woke up feeling drained, like I ran a marathon in my sleep. I don't remember the dream entirely, I just remember who was in it. I made my way to the bathroom to take my shower and get ready for the day ahead. Angela, Eric, Mike and I are going to First Beach.

They arrived at 9 on the dot and I was ready to go. I brought my book of compositions and a blanket just in case I got board or cold. I like to be as prepared as possible to any outcome. I loaded into the back of Angela's Range Rover and we were off.

"I can't wait to put my toes in the sand," Angela bounced in her seat as we got closer and closer.

"Angela, calm down, it's not like we haven't been there hella times before," Eric was just as excited, I could see it, but he wasn't showing it as much.

"But this is the last weekend of summer and I always miss the weekend beach trip, but not this year. I am so beyond excited."

"We can see that," I wanted to share her excitement but I really don't see the point in going to the beach if you are not going to swim. I was going because it got me out of the house.

"Bella, what's wrong?" Angela asked peeking back at me through her rearview mirror.

"Nothing's wrong, I'm just tired," I lied. Really I wanted to talk to my mystery man. Maybe I should come up with some kind of name for him, not just mystery man. Maybe I'll send him my Google IM; then we could talk all the time because I have it on my phone. I'll have to mention that next time I talk to him. When would be the next time I get to talk to him, he said he was going to the beach all weekend. I wonder if he has Google on his phone. Would that be considered stalking? Would that be crossing some unknown like of online chatting if I were to send him an add request? He did basically invite me to it; he told me it's the same as his other accounts.

We were pulling into the parking lot that looked over First Beach; it was a view point and parking lot combination. The beach was a long walk down a trail then onto the beach. There was a majestic feel to it, very spiritual but also very unnerving. The waves crashed in front of us and even being incased by the vehicle and the windows rolled up, you could still hear them.

Mike opened his door and the wind had a slight sting to it when it hit my skin, but only for a moment. I could smell the salty air as it filled and wrapped around me like a blanket. I got a chill the moment my phone vibrated and it scared me so bad that I nearly dropped it. No one noticed because they had all gotten out and ran to the edge of the view point to look at the beach.

I looked down and saw that I had an IM, the only person that ever IM'd me was my parents, Angela or Mike. When I got it I had an add request, "Badassvamp360 wants to be your friend…accept or deny". I laughed out loud when I read it, did we really both think the same thing? It seems I'm not the only one with a minor obsession. I accepted and messaged him right away.

Vamplvr1987: Great minds think alike…I was literally just debating on whether or not I should send you an add request or if you would even have a way to get it right now.

Angela was eyeing me skeptically as I smiled widely at the screen on my phone. I was so ecstatic I was talking to him now rather than Monday night after school like I had feared. I shoved my phone into my coat pocket and exited the car. I walked up to where everyone else was standing and I half smiled at Angela.

"What are you all smiles about?" She asked nudging me with her shoulder.

"Just talking on Gmail," I replied dryly. I didn't want to tell her about…my M&M.

"Who to?" she asked quizzically and her smile loosened a bit.

I decided to tell another little fib, "My mom, she was telling me about something that happened to her when she got up this morning."

"Uh huh," she didn't buy it but she let it go.

I felt a vibration in my coat pocket and I retrieved the phone quicker than I thought possible. I had an IM.

Badassvamp360: Awesome, I wasn't sure if you would be upset that I sent you a request. I didn't want to wait any longer to talk to you. I don't have many people that actually listen to me, you make me feel human.

Vamplvr1987: OMG I was thinking the same thing, I was afraid I wouldn't hear from you until Monday. I was really just thinking about sending you a request.

Vamplvr1987: I like talking to you, too.

I returned my phone to my coat pocket and grabbed my stuff out of the car, my blanket and my book of compositions, and we all walked down to the beach. I think I really like talking to my M&M because he always says the sweetest things to me. I'm not used to that kind of treatment, especially from a guy. Usually I get the cold shoulder, but I probably bring it upon myself; I'm very private and I tend to shy away from other people. That's why I like online chat; I can open up and be myself.

When we got down to the beach I noticed we weren't the only ones who thought of having a beach trip today. Half the school was here along with some of the kids from the La Push reservation. I haven't run into many of them often, but they sure were a sight to see.

They were all built tough and huge in comparison to the kids at Forks High. They all attended the school on the res., they had their own laws to abide by. Their skin was copper in tone and all the males had long flowing black hair that tended to reach the middle of their backs. I couldn't tell if it were attractive, it was like you either liked it or you didn't; there was no happy medium. I liked it but it was an odd kind of like.

A bunch of the popular kids from school were here too, including Edward and his whole family. I recognized Dr. Cullen and his wife Esme. I'd gone to his practice for years, he wasn't my physician but I'd seen him on a few occasions. His brother Emmett and Rosalie were here along with his sister Alice and Jasper. Tyler and Lauren were side by side; they wouldn't admit that they had a thing but everyone could see it.

When Jessica saw that Mike was with me I noticed a sour look on her face. I smiled to myself that I have something she wants and that something doesn't want her. Even though they were made for each other, it still felt good. I let Mike up to me just so I could rub it in just a little and I noticed in my periphery as we passed her that she was scolding me. That made it all worth it.

Angela laid out her oversized blanket that she has used every year since I've known her; probably years before that. It fit all four of us on it comfortably; I laid down on one end and Angela on the other. She was doing it to get some sun which was peeking its way through the clouds, I was laying down to read some music in hopes that my phone would talk to me.

I read through three pages before I felt a vibration.

Badassvamp360: So what are you doing, it's pretty nice where I'm at.

Vamplvr1987: Just sitting on the beach enjoying the rare moment of sun my little town sees. What are you doing?

Badassvamp360: My family and me are about to go out on our boat. I'll be zipping my phone up into a plastic bag here momentarily.

Vamplvr1987: That sounds like fun, I've been on a boat once it was a fishing boat, but not out on the ocean.

Vamplvr1987: Does that mean you won't be able to talk anymore?

Badassvamp360: Yeah, it's a bit bigger than a fishing boat; I guess you would call it a yacht. We bring it down here from the dock we keep it. It's fun, but I'd much rather have a speed boat on a river any day.

Badassvamp360: I can still talk as long as I can see through the plastic.

Vamplvr1987: I've always want to drive a jet ski, I don't know why but they look fun. Something about being right on the edge of the water, the wind flying by just sounds exciting.

Badassvamp360: Oh they are fun, we have a few of them and if I ever get the pleasure to meet your acquaintance then maybe we can ride together.

Vamplvr1987: That would be nice, I don't know if that will ever happen, only time will tell. In a way…I wish I were there, too.

Badassvamp360: I can't put my finger on you; I'm usually really good at reading people and knowing their true intentions inside and out; even over IM. But you, something about you is clouding my judgment, it's very intriguing.

Vamplvr1987: I feel the same way, like I can really be myself, live I've known you forever. It's nice being able to talk to someone, I won't lie I'm not very popular were I'm from. I have all of about 2 friends, 3 if you count a semi stalker as a friend.

Badassvamp360: Do you count me as a friend?

Vamplvr1987: Of course I do, more than you know.

Badassvamp360: If you have a stalker what makes you think you aren't popular?

Vamplvr1987: Trust me, I know I'm not.

Angela and Eric were putting their feet in the water and splashing each other in the process. It was peaceful watching them while they were in their bubble. When they thought no one was watching they were very affectionate and made each other laugh often. Even when they knew people were watching they weren't afraid to show their love for one another. I envied them in more ways than one.

I moved my gaze across the short beach and noticed Jessica and Lauren getting into a small boat that was occupied by the Cullen's. There was a massive boat anchored a few hundred feet from the shoreline that I assumed was the smaller boat destination.

Mike was lying next to me watching Angela and Eric, "Ya know, that could be us," he gestured toward them as they kissed gingerly.

"Ugh, Come on Mike." He always got the same response from me. I don't see where his motivation comes from.

I was minding my own business, about to check my phone, when out of nowhere a Frisbee tried to decapitate me. It slammed directly into my shoulder, totally catching me off guard, "Ouch."

"Sorry, sorry about that," a boy yelled as he ran toward me. He was a Quileute boy, "I'm so sorry, the wind caught it and blew it right off course." He continued when he got closer.

"I'm fine," I rubbed my now bruised shoulder and winced from the pain t caused. I reached down to grab the Frisbee but the Quileute boy had his hand on mine before I could pick it up.

"Oh, let me get that," I pulled my hand back, startled at the warmth of his skin, even in this cold, wet, windy weather. "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you…I'm sorry about hitting you with my Frisbee."

"It's okay, it's okay, I'm fine. I'm Bella," I extended the hand that still stung from the skin to skin contact and he wrapped his monstrous palm around mine.

"I'm Jacob, you can call me Jake," he smiled a very huge grin and it made me crack a small smile of my own. I'd never seen a boy smile that way when talking to me, not even Mike.

"Nice to meet you Jake what brings you to First Beach?" I was trying to make small talk. I knew nothing would ever happen between this Jake and I; something about him screams comfort and reliability. Not boyfriend or crush—I guess you could say I was getting the friend zone vibe.

"This is part of the res, we always come here."

"We?" I knew he was referring to his friends but I had a curious nudge to find out who they were.

"My cousin and my friends, we all come here basically every day. It's the thing to do around here.

My pocket vibrated and reminded me that it vibrated earlier and I never checked.

"I have to talk to a friend, but it was nice meeting you."

"It was my pleasure," he said gentlemanly. He was cute; I couldn't deny that, in a childish kind of way; I could tell her was younger than me. As he ran off to his cousin and friend I watched him gracefully make his way down the drive; what a clean get a way they had planned. Heavy…..sarcasm. I reached in my coat and pulled out my phone going straight to Google IM.

Badassvamp360: Well you seem like an awesome person to me. I could sit her all day and talk to you and never lose interest. Everything you say catches my eye and I have to know more.

Badassvamp360: What's your favorite movie?

Vamplvr1978: Sorry someone threw a Frisbee at me and it bruised my shoulder.

Vsmplvr1987: A walk to remember, I'm a chick flick kind of gal….what's your favorite movie?

Badassvamp360: Someone hit you with a Frisbee?

Basassvamp360: Superbad, I'm a comedy kind of guy?

Vamplvr1987: Yeah, it wasn't on purpose but it hurt…that is a funny movie lol

Badassvamp360: Can I ask a more personal question, like your hair color?

Vamplvr1987: I'll save you the trouble, I have brown hair brown eyes, I'm part albino and an educationaholic. I'm very serious about school, I will get out of this small town and I will be something when I get older.

Badassvamp360: I like my little town, it has character and all of my friends that I grew up with are here, how many people can say that?

Vamplvr1987: It's different for you, you're very liked in your town, my town doesn't even know I exist. Everyone that I've grown up with has either talked crap about me, talked crap to me, or has done something terrible to me. I can't wait to get out of here.

Badassvamp360: Conversation change-Do you play any musical instruments?

Vamplvr1987: Hey…I asked that question first and you changed the subject on me…but I do and it's a sour subject. Do you?

Badassvamp360: Mine is a sour subject as well but I want to share it with you. I haven't told many of my friends about this except the ones that are really close to me.

Badassvamp360: I play the piano.

Vamplvr1987: You play the piano…have you played on an actual piano before?

Badassvamp360: All the time, my mother bought a grand piano when I was young and that's what got me interested in learning.

Vamplvr1987: OMG, my dream is to play on a grand piano; I've only played on a keyboard. I'm pretty good though, I've been playing since I was 5 and basically taught myself.

Badassvamp360: I'm telling you, I could literally make all your dreams come true. Riding Jet skis, playing pianos, do you need any more signs?

Vamplvr1987: No more signs, just time.

In a way, it was odd that he pushed meeting me, what was his hurry? We just started talking a week ago, we barely know each other. Really, we don't know each other at all.

Chapter 6

We didn't talk much after that; I got too involved with my group because Angela forced me to leave the comfort of the blanket and make a sand castle with her. I'm sure my M&M was busy with his family, too. I got a message here and there from him telling me something funny that happened or asking me some random question. I never messaged him out of the blue because I didn't want to bother him.

The Quileute boy I met was looking at me a lot more than was necessary and I was beginning to think I left some kind of impression. I was looking back at him whilst he was looking in the other direction and he wasn't wearing a shirt. I could tell he was very well built his chiseled muscles along his chest, his legs and his back were proof of it. They were everywhere and the bronze skin just made it look more defined.

He smiled when our eyes met and I ducked my head under my hair. I really wasn't trying to get his attention, that's the last thing I wanted. I've never had a boyfriend; I wasn't out enough to find one and all the boys at school would probably be too embarrassed to approach me even if they were interested. I guess the closest thing to a boyfriend I have ever had is my M&M, and that's strictly platonic.

I heard someone step close to my head and when I looked to see who it was the sun was shining all around them. It took me a few moments for my eyes to adjust and we they did I saw it was Jake. I think I knew it would be, something about the way he smiled told me he was going to do this.

"Hey," his voice was husky from the jog over and the cool sting from the ocean breeze. I scrambled to a sitting position before I answered.

"Hey, what's up?" I asked, trying to sound uninterested.

"Not much, just wondering what's up with you?"

"Not much," I replied back. "I just made a sand castle with my friend and I was about to study my book." He glanced down at my book on lying on the blanket and back at me.

"What are you reading?" his hand started towards the book and I snatched it out of his path before he could reach it.

"It's a little…personal," I said lightly gripping the book close to my chest.

"So what brings you to First Beach," he sat down next to me in the sand, not bothering with the blanket at all and looked out toward the sea.

"Today marks the last weekend of summer," I said dryly. I hated being the third wheel to everything even though Mike seemed to balance that out. I refused to be seen as Mike's girlfriend or anything other than his friend.

Maybe this year was going to change that.

"Colds not so bad, I've been looking forward to it." He leaned back on his elbows and faced towards the now cloud covered sun. He looked at peace with himself; he fit right in with nature like it was built around him.

"What do you Quileute's do for fun?"

"Plenty, cliff diving, motorcycle riding, bon fires, sacrifices and voodoo magic," he smiled, "Ya know, that kind of thing."

"Sounds like more fun than my day to day life," I suppressed a huff. "Pretty sad when the natives have more fun than I do."

"What was that?"

"Oh nothing: Voodoo magic huh?" I always seem to run people off this way and this time I wasn't doing it. Jake seemed like a really great guy and someone I could be lifelong friends with. I really didn't want to screw this up. I felt a vibration in my pocket and I ignored it for the moment; I was talking to my new friend.

"Well, if you're ever in La Push, look me up. Everyone knows me so I shouldn't be hard to find." He nudged me with his shoulder and hoped to his feet in one fluid movement. My eyes followed him in awe at how graceful he was for a boy; not to mention a Quileute boy.

"I'll keep that in mind," I said before he ran after his friends who were yelling threats of leaving him behind. I reached in my pocket and pulled out my phone.

Badassvamp360: There people are so boring, I feel like I'm going to fall asleep…keep my awake my Marie.

Vamplvr1987: Your Marie huh…what if I told you that I call you my M&M???

Badassvamp360: I would say I like the sound of…why M&M??

Vamplvr1987: Because you're my mystery man…LOL you haven't given me a name to call you by so I had to come up with something.

Badassvamp360: No, I like it, let's leave it at that until we share our true identities…muahahahahaha!!!

Vamplvr1987: Very dramatic and vampiric of you.

Badassvamp360: When it comes to my Marie, anything's possible.

Vamplvr1987: It looks like we are about to leave so I'll talk to you in a little bit.

Vamplvr1987: Would it be easier for you if we stuck to Google?

Badassvamp360: Whatever is easiest for you, I'm fine either way, as long as one of them stays intact.

Vamplvr1987: Okay Google then…I'm always logged on.

Badassvamp360: As am I, you can message me whenever you like…late hour early hour, I'd love to hear from you at anytime.

Vamplvr1987: I'll keep that in mind…I'll IM you soon.

Badassvamp360: Soon isn't soon enough.

I helped Angela fold up her blanket and wrapped my blanket around me and my book. As we walked up the trail to the car the Cullen's and their guests could be heard all the way from their yacht. I turned to look and I could see Edward leaning against the railing looking out at the sea. He was holding something I couldn't quite make out but when he moved it the lights around him reverberated off of it like it were made of glass…or plastic.

Sunday flew by, I didn't talk to my M&M much but I took what I could get. Even though he told me I could message him anytime I want I didn't. I'm sure his anytime was different than mine and I didn't want to seem like a stalker. I had plenty of experience with stalkers and I definitely didn't want to step into those shoes.

Monday was the start of fall which meant my birthday was one week away. I will be 17. It also meant that I was going to have a laptop all to myself. I will be able to use the internet in my room or anywhere in or around the house. I couldn't wait.

School was the same as always until we got into trig. Every year at the end of the school term Mr. Varner asks us if we want to be tutors the following year. I signed up because I wanted to put my books smarts to go use. I didn't think in my wildest dreams that I would end up having to tutor one of the Cullen's, let alone Edward.

He had a different trig class than I did, but there was allocated study time before lunch and that's when we were scheduled to meet.

"So did you get your assigned dim wit?" Angela asked as we walked down the hall towards the library.

"Yeah, did you get yours?"

"Yeah, Tyler Crawly, I cannot believe I have to spend a half hour a day with that pig."

"Hey, I got Edward Cullen, so I don't feel bad for you," I said scornfully. Her steps faltered and I had to pause just so she could catch up to me.

"Edward Cullen? Really?"

"Yeah, I know, it sucks. I can only imagine how this is going to go." I wasn't good at talking to people, boys in particular, especially attractive boys like Edward Cullen. Jake, the Quileute boy from First Beach was an accomplishment. This was going to be torture on my self esteem.

"Good luck," Angela said as we stood in front of the library door.

"We are definitely going to need it," I agreed under my breath as we walked through the door.

Tyler and Edward were sitting on the top of one of the tables—rather than the chairs—and the librarian was looking at them with her arms crossed and sneering. Tyler noticed us when we walked in and he slid off the table and onto the floor with a quiet thud.

"Hey there," he looked Angela up and down, licking his bottom lip and rubbing his chin. "You game for some after school activities?" He smiled and winked at her.

"Ugh," she slipped out from under him and sat down at the chair closest to her. He followed and sat across from her. I went to sit in the closest seat available to me, which happened to be right next to Angela, but when I looked to see where Edward was I was shocked. There was a table off to the side of the study area that was far from everyone else. Edward was sitting at it watching my every move. I pushed the chair back into its place and made my way to the table, watching my feet as I stepped. I didn't want to fall on my face in front of him. I could feel his watching eyes judging me and it made my heart lurch in all directions.

"Hello Edward," I greeted him.

"Hi Isabella," he replied dryly.

"Um, Bella…it's less formal." No one called me Isabella except my parents when I was in for an ass chewing.

"Okay Bella," the way he said my name, even with agitation, sent a shock right through me, "Let's get this going, I have to bring up my grades so let's be serious about this."

"No problem, I'm always serious about education." I pulled out my trig book and opened it to the first chapter. "What are your problem areas?"

"I have the concept in my head but I have trouble transferring that information to paper." He ran his hand through is messy locks and I almost got caught staring. He was really nice to look at, like a forgotten Picasso.

"Okay, we'll start with the basics then go on to the more intricate process." I flipped through the first chapter which was basically introduction until I got to chapter two. We worked on it the whole half hour only talking in reference to the book.

When the bell sounded signifying lunch was in session, he stood from the table in the same moment like he'd been watching the clock, "Same time tomorrow?" I looked up and his green eyes were dejected and I had to remember how to breathe. I'd never seen him so close, never noticed how much he looked to be in pain. What happened to Edward to cause that? Was it Tanya?

The last half hour of school flew by and I couldn't wait to get out of school to see if I would get a message from my M&M. When the last bell rang I darted out of the room to the girl's locker room to change. My dad was waiting at the curb like he always was when I walked across the lawn.

My phone vibrated in my pocket and caught me off guard. That isn't good considering I have to concentrate on every step I take. My foot caught on an evergreen tree root and I prepared for the impact to my face on the grassy covered ground. At least it was concrete. I felt something warm wrap around me and the impact never came.

"Careful Bella, you could really get hurt." I recognized the voice instantly and winced at how embarrassing this moment truly was. Why would Edward catch me? More importantly why was Edward close enough to pull it off?

"Thanks," I replied shyly as he helped me to gain my footing.

"See you tomorrow," he looked at me concerned and then took off to join his siblings where they were watching.

I held on to whatever piece of dignity I had left and walked carefully, the few steps I had left to the cruiser. Once inside I took a deep breath.

"What was all that about?" Dad asked the cruiser pulled away. He reminded me I had a message.

"Oh, my phone went off in my pocket and it scared me, I tripped and he caught me." I retrieved my phone from my coat pocket and there was an IM from my M&M.

Badassvamp360: How was your day my Marie?
Vamplvr1987: Good, interesting but good. How was your day?
Badassvamp360: Good actually, better than usual. I think I'm progressing in my troublesome areas at school.

Vamplvr1987: That's good, education is very important to your future.

Badassvamp360: That is very true, that's why I'm working on it.

Vamplvr1987: I could help you, like an online tutor.

Badassvamp360: Thank you but I have a pretty good tutor at school. She really knows her stuff, very clumsy though.

Vamplvr1987: Haha…sounds like me, we would get along great. Except for the fact that she actually gets to spend time with you, I'm a little envious of that fact.

Badassvamp360: Don't worry, she's too into her school work to worry about boys, especially me.

Vamplvr1978: Sounds like she has a good head on her shoulders. What are you doing today?

Badassvamp360: I don't really know, I guess I'll just see where life takes me.

Vamplvr360: I wish I had the mentality to think like that, I'm always thinking about the future and planning accordingly.

Badassvamp360: That isn't a bad thing, you should be proud of that not a lot of ppl our age think that way.

Vamplvr1987: My mom always says I was born 35 and I get more middle aged every year.

Badassvamp360: For some reason that doesn't surprise me.

Vamplvr1987: Haha…so no 20 questions today?
Badassvamp360: What are you doing for your birthday?

Vamplvr1987: How do you know my birthday is coming up?
Badassvamp360: It's on your IM. The 13th of September this Saturday right?
Vamplvr1987: Oh..right, yeah this Saturday. My family and I always hang out and have dinner, cake and ice cream, that kind of thing.

Badassvamp360: Is that what you wanna do?
Vamplvr1987: I don't mind. I've don't it like that every year since I was born. I like being in my bubble, it's sane and real. Not crammed with fake people and drama so bad that girls cry in the bathroom at my school. I just prefer it that way I guess.

Badassvamp360: I agree with you on the drama girls crying in bathrooms thing. I guess that's common because they do the same at my school and the men just crack jokes and take pride in their claims. Nobody in high school takes anything seriously.
Vamplvr1987: Are you one of those guys my M&M?

Badassvamp360: I will admit I'm not as bad as some of my friends but I do get noticed more than others. It's not like that with me though; I take pride in myself respect.

Vamplvr1987: Good to hear you aren't a complete pig. LOL

Badassvamp360: What are you doing now? We've been talking for over 3 hours.

Vamplvr1987: Well, between pauses and messages I was doing my homework. Then I started a load of laundry and picked up my room…which was seriously in need of it I might add.

Badassvamp360: Oh, my Marie is responsible…I like it. I need a responsible person in my life. All the people around me, well beside my family, are a bunch of party animals. Its nice having someone to talk to that actually listens….I can't wait to meet you.

Badassvamp360: Sorry….I had to add that last part. I couldn't help it.

Vamplvr1987: I'm very responsible; you have to be if you want a stable successful future. I hate living in this small town where everyone knows everyone and you can't go anywhere without seeing someone that knows your whole life story. I refuse to stay here forever.

Vamplvr1987: As for us meeting, I still haven't decided.

Badassvamp360: I'll wait as long as you need me to, I'm here to stay. My Marie, you have won my heart with your words and I cannot wait to hold you in my arms.

Vamplvr1987: That's very sweet, but how can you say that? We have been talking for what…two weeks now. How can you know that? Not that I'm not flattered.

Badassvamp360: Because I know. You are always on my mind. I'm always looking at my phone, making sure I didn't leave it on silent or something and missed a message from you. I can't wait to get out of school so I can talk to you; find something else out about you.

Vamplvr1987: You are very sweet my M&M, I don't know what to say about you. Most boys my age are conceded pigs and only say what girls want them to hear. You seem to be the complete opposite of that; or a quintessential example.

Badassvamp360: I am the complete opposite, I will show you some day.

Vamplvr1987: I have to go for dinner and my parents don't allow me to have my phone at the table so I'll IM you when I get back to my room.

Badassvamp360: Haha….I was just going to tell you the same thing.

Badassvamp360: Talk to you soon.

Vamplvr1987: K

I didn't really know what to make of everything that my M&M said. He was certain that he knew he liked me, even without seeing me. I know it's possible and it does happen but it's kind of weird that it's happening to me. I left my phone on my bed and went downstairs to join my parents for dinner.

Thank you for reading everyone and thank you for your comments, they totally make my fkin day. I hope I didn't bore you with all the IM's but they talk a lot so that's inevitable. The next chapter has a surprise waiting for all of you lovely reviewers. I hope it's a good one for most, some of you maybe be unhappy with me but we will see.

I will update as soon as I can, I'm sorry I don't have a set update time but my life is so crazy and busy I would be breaking promises and deadlines all at the same time. Please bare with me as I can't wait to see where this journey takes our Marie and M&M...

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