Chapter three

A/N- So sorry for just kind of going MIA on this story. But I'm gonna try to keep it updated from now on. Hopefully, I'll be able to. And again, sorry.

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"I'm serious Jake." I warned throught the phone as I stood on my balcony. We had just gotten back from La Push and we were all a bit tired. Alice had gone to bed, Edward had left for his room, and yet I was stuck outside on the blacony having an insane conversation with Jacob. I sighed again, it was almost midnight and I wanted to go to bed so badly I was near whining like a small child.

"Come on Belle, I'm just trying to look out for you." He tried to persuade. And while I did appriciate that he was trying to only protect me, there was nothing to protect me from.

"There's nothing for you to be concerned about Jake. Now, please, can I go to slee-"

"Fine, you'll see someday."

I rolled my eyes, glad he couldn't see me at this moment. "Whatever you say Jake. Can I go to sleep now?"

"Yes." He granted permission. I rolled my eyes. "Hey, don't roll your eyes at me."

My eyes widened a bit. "You know me too well."

"Yeah, I kinda do."

I laughed softly to myself, my tone becoming more casual. "Night Jake."

"Night Bells. Don't let the Cullen boy bite." He said suggestivly through the phone.

"I hate you Jake." I muttered.

"Love you too Bells."

I hun up the phone, not bothering to give one last goodbye. I sighed, glancing out on the completely dark night sky. All there was was the moon and stars above me. It was peaceful...almost blissful.

"Bella?" I heard Edward's voice behind me, startling me. I turned aorund to see his emerald eyes starring at me with curiouslity. "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. Are you alright? It's kind of late to be out here."

I nodded, smiling a bit against my will. "Yeah, I was just finishing my a phone conversation with Jake."

"Ah." He nodded, finding his way to the railing and looking up at the beautiful night sky as I had been doing just moment before. "It's really nice out here."

"Yeah, it is. This balcony is my favorite place in pretty much the entire world." I commented, moving next to him and leaning against the rail myself.

"So, what were you talking to...erm, Jake about?" He asked awkwardly. I threw a curious glance his way.

"Nothing, he was just overreating to something. He's a drama king." I giggled softly to myself.

Edward smiled and I swear I almost feel backwards. "He seems to care about you a lot."

"Yeah, well, he's my buddy." I said, then looked down awkwardly. I didn't know anyone who made me this...shy and caught up.

Edward chuckled, probably because of my oddness factor. "So, tell me something about yourself."

I shrugged, looking back to the sky and starring at the stars. They kind of reminded me of Edward's eyes...okay, I really need to cut that out. "There's not a lot to tell. I like to play the guitar. I write songs."

"Really?" He asked, seeming impressed.

"Yeah. I mean, there no works of art, but they mean something to me, you know."

He nodded understandingly. "I write songs too. I play the piano."

"Seriously? That's so cool."

"I guess. Do you sing too?"

I bit my lips. "Only when no one else is around. My voice isn't exactly...lovely."

He nudged me slightly, grining. "I bet you're voice is beautiful."

I smiled, looking down to try to hide my blush. "Thanks."

He chuckled. "Not a problem. I would love to read some of your stuff sometime. If that's okay?"

"Yeah, sure." I nodded, smiling foolishly. "So, did you have fun tonight?"

"Yeah, it was pretty interesting."

"Yeah." I agreed, not sure what else to say. "Exctied about school starting?" Okay, stupid question.

"I guess." He shrugged, his gorgeous eyes still on the night sky. "It'll be something...new for me."

"I think you'll like it." I tried to persuade. "And I'm sure Alice would like it wherever you put her. She'll probably have no problems making friends."

"Yeah, she's a little out there." He said, glancing towads me. "I'm sorry about that, by the way."

I giggled a bit, looking back into my bedroom where Alice was sleeping peacefully. "Nah, she's a sweet girl. I really like her a ot."

"Yeah, she likes you too." He paused a moment. "So do I."

This caught my attention. My head snapped to his, though he was looking at the sky. "Huh?" I croaked.

"You know, as a general opinion. You're a nice girl. Quite honestly, I didn't know what to expect when my dad told us we were moving, but I think I'm gonna like it here actaully."

I nodded slowly, slightly dissipointed, but trying not to show it. "Yeah, I think I'm gonna like having you guys here too. Even though I didn't expect to."

He smiled, glancing back to where my clock hung on my wall and sighed. "Wow, it's pretty late. We better get some rest."

I looked back at the clock also, frowning at the late time. "Yeah, I guess you're right."

He started to move farther down the balcony, turning back and giving me a smile. "Thanks for taking us tonight. I had a good time. Night Bella."

"Night." I whispered, more softly than intended, letting myself back into my room quitetly so that I would wake Alice. I sighed as I layed down in my bed, curling up with a pillow.

I never was able to get to sleep. All I could think about was Edward Cullen.

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Okay, first, sorry it's short. And I know it's pretyt unevenful right now, but it'll get better with time. Oh, and people haev been asking baout Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper...well, they're coming soon. So things should get more interesting when they all come into the picture.

Reviews would be just lovely :)

-Peace!