Hey! this is the third chapter of the fanfic.

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I woke up early this morning. The weather was somewhat cold, wind blowing silently past my window. Everything outside looked foggy. The sun definitely won't come out today.

I planned on confronting Edward about this project. Project due next week. Project due next week. –The thought kept flashing back into my mind.

"Bells, time to go to school." I heard Charlie call me from the living room; he was also getting ready for work.

"I'll be down in a minute, dad," I replied and heaved a sigh.

I got my car keys and went into my truck. As I went in, it started drizzling. Oh, terrific. Never have I enjoyed this kind of weather in my life. The weather in Phoenix was way better than this. Well, I can't do anything about this. Might as well go with the flow.

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I drove to school and saw Edward's car – a shiny, silver Volvo. I always dreamed of a car like that. I entered the school, went past the hallway towards my locker. And then I saw Edward, he was walking towards this direction. Is it time to put my earlier plan into action? I thought and thought. With the project due next week, there was no time to waste. I decided to approach and talk to him.

"Uh, hi Edward," I said in an awkward, low voice.

"Good morning, Bella" Edward replied.

"About the project, I figured, with it due next week, we should really get started on it." I started to talk.

"Yeah, we definitely should. What about we go to my house after class?" Edward's voice sounded so warm and concerned.

"Okay, sure." No turning back now. I smiled shyly as Edward looked at me with those beautiful eyes.

"How about I give you a ride in my Volvo going to my house?"

"No, it's ok, I have my truck with me."

"Okay then, if you say so." Edward left after that.

Okay that's done. Anyway, it's a project. I can't take this personally. As I shut my locker door, the bell rang. Then, I rushed to my classroom.

The whole day seemed to go through well – which meant I had no clumsy moments yet. I stared at the clock. The bell for the last class is going to ring soon. I anticipated the ring of the bell so as to get out of this boring class.

And so, the bell finally rang and class ended.

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I hurried to my locker and to the parking lot. I got in my car and drove home first where I could do some thinking before I ever reach Edward's house.

Charlie was not yet around when I was home. I went upstairs and inside my room. I once again reminded myself – Edwards house – for a project which means for a grade in biology. There is nothing personal about this. After a few minutes passed, I decided to freshen myself up and get ready to drive to Edward's house. I washed my face and changed my jacket into something more casual. Then, I decided to leave.

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On the drive, I tried to keep my mind away from the fact that I was nearing his house and I was going to meet his whole family just for a project. To no avail, I was not able to do so. I had this worried feeling about how the family would welcome me. Especially Rosalie, the sister of Edward who seemed snobby in school.

I reached his house and I found out that Edward was waiting outside. I parked my car and before I could open the door, Edward – the gentleman as he is, opened it for me.

"Thanks." I replied to his kind gesture.

"So, let's get in and we'll start on the project."

As I went in the house, I saw Alice, Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper. They welcomed me warmly, especially Alice who was pretty nice and perky.

"Hey, Bella!" Alice said happily.

"Hi, Alice." I said back.

"Shall we proceed to the study room to do the research and project?" Edward asked me.

"Yeah, sure." I replied.

We walked together towards the study room. His house was such a dream house. It felt very homey and cozy. We entered the study room. I took out my books and started to discuss about the topic. Edward listened intently and paid very close attention to every word I spoke. After I talked, he gave some ideas about the topic too.

The research went on well and we successfully accomplished something. I was happy about the thought of this and so the worried feeling about this whole thing eventually faded away.

Time passed and the night set in. I glanced at the clock and it said 6:30 PM. I had to go home now. Charlie would be waiting for me.

"Edward, it's getting late. I'd better start to head home." I said softly.

"Oh yes, I guess you should." He replied.

"Okay, it's been a productive day." Having nothing else to say, I smiled at him.

"Yeah, it has."

"Okay, I'd better go."

"Thanks for being cooperative in this."

"Don't mention it."

Edward accompanied me to my truck and I started the engine and drove off. Looking at the side mirror, I saw him wave goodbye together with Alice.

On the way home, I thought of how safe and comfortable I felt with him. Everything seemed normal, nothing out of the ordinary.

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