A.N.: Hello! :)

So... yeah... sorry this is a few days late. :( I went away for the weekend and was unable to update. I promise to sit my ass down at the computer to post Ch 4 this Friday... so that means DOUBLE UPDATE this week! YAY! :D

I know many of you are already hating on Charlie though nothing has really happened yet, though after this chapter you will hate him or hate him even more if you started hating on him.

I hope you like this! ENJOY! :D

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CHAPTER 3

Lace up your shoes
Here's how we do

Run, baby, run
Don't ever look back
They'll tear us apart if
You give them the chance
Don't sell your heart
Don't say we're not meant to be
Run, baby, run
Forever will be
You and me

Another picture got sent to me from Alice.

Edward again. God he was fucking gorgeous as he sang in the microphone.

I thought back to the other times I saw Edward, all the fun we had just being with eachother in the beginning of our relationship. I also was able to remember the time that instead of band practice, I invited the guys over to my house. Oh yeah... I remember that time clearly. It was one of the most intimate times being with Edward. Well, not that intimate, but as in being close and realizing we couldn't get enough of eachother. The time I realized I was being rebellious for once and starting to go against my father's wishes.

FLASHBACK:

Rose, Alice and I continued going over to Edward's to watch the guys play immediately after getting off the bus. Never have we actually ran home from the bus stop! Everyday we saw them, and instead of walking twenty minutes, we ran seven. The guys were of course all gentlemanly and greeted us so nicely with some Cokes. Then after drinking some we would say hello. They feigned offense when we would do that.

The second time meeting them, I finally noticed that Emmett and Jasper also had piercings and tattoos like Edward. Jasper had snake bite lip piercings and a tribal tattoo on his left shoulder, while Emmett has his right eyebrow pierced and a half sleeve on his right arm. Let's just say that Alice and Rosalie found tattoos and piercings hot, too.

Over two weeks time we would be there after school. And it seemed everytime we were rushing home after losing track of time to set up the act of us doing homework for at least an hour while I make the quickest meals known to man. Charlie so far has not noticed that I'm making really easy meals for dinner.

But anyway...

In those two weeks I've gotten to know the guys, especially Edward. We were now our own little group, even if we only saw them for an hour a day during the school week. But I always look forward to just seeing Edward for an hour. Better than never, right?

He and I talked of everything and I mentioned that I really liked his piercing and his tattoo. I had to lift his wrist up close to my eyes to really read it. From my viewpoint, it just looked like 'pride', but Edward rotated his wrist and when I read it again, it said 'Irish'. Then he flipped it again and it read 'pride' again. 'Irish pride'.

"Oh that's so cool!" I exclaimed.

"Yeah, it's an ambigram," he told me. "There's many different types; mine's a rotational one. Read something one way, and in another way, it's a different word. Or it can even be the same word. But because I'm Irish, I wanted to do this dedication to my heritage by permanently inscribing my Irish pride. And since I wanted it on my wrist, I was able to do an ambigram of both words to fit on my wrist. Got it when I turned eighteen."

"And the lip piercing?"

"Eh... just wanted one. When I was fifteen I went through a little phase where I was a little troublemaker. Not anything illegal, but I was being a little bastard," Edward laughed out. "Didn't want to listen to my parents, didn't want to behave in school. I actually came real close to failing.

"Anyway, I got my act together. But I liked... I don't know, I can't really explain it. I guess I just wanted to be a little bit different with my appearance. Started dressing in some black, listening to heavy rock music... then I decided I wanted to get a piercing. I settled on the lip. I had to wait till I was sixteen to get it, though with my parents' permission. They were really reluctant to let me get it. Hesitant at first, but they gave in, as long as I didn't regret getting it later on. Three years later and I still like it. I was thinking of getting the other side done, but I'm content with the one. I like tattoos more. Only got one, but I'm gonna get a few more later on."

"I want to get a tattoo," I honestly told him.

"Really? A good girl like you?"

"Yeah! I don't think I'll go too crazy, but I want to get one. Though I don't want to be cliché and get a butterfly or a flower or a tramp stamp. Something meaningful, but is feminine. I'll decide when I'm ready. And when I'm out of Forks."

Edward even told me the real reason of why he moved, and with his cousins, too.

"Well, as you know I'm nineteen. I wasn't planning on going to college at the time I graduated high school, so I just worked at the supermarket for the six months I was still in Chicago. Then I decided that I didn't want to work at the supermarket for the rest of my life. I found a passion in music, composing it really, and I planned on applying to the SAIC–"

"Wait... SAIC?" I interrupted.

"Oh! School of the Art Institute of Chicago."

"That's so cool!"

"Yeah... I mean, I have no idea what I want to do, and I don't want to work at an office. Music has always been a passion, so I wanted to pursue it. My parents were all supportive of me wanting to put in an application for the fall of this year. But then they said that we were moving to Forks, of all places. My dad was offered a spot as a general surgeon at the hospital there and he thought change would be nice. Not that I couldn't have stayed behind since I'm of age and my parents couldn't tell me what I can and can't do, but I didn't want to be alone in the city. I mean, I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself, and I wouldn't have minded having my own place, but I like knowing my parents are in the same city. I could see them anytime if I got my own apartment and they still lived in our house. If I stayed, I probably would have been on the next flight to Seattle and got a car and drove up to Forks. I'm a momma's boy, I guess."

"There's nothing wrong with being a momma's boy, you know."

"I know," Edward chuckled. "But it was a change and I freaked a bit. Said I didn't want to go. I wouldn't know anyone, and plus it's a small ass town where logging is the career of choice for those who live here. Emmett lived in Chicago. He's the oldest of us and had his own apartment and was just working odd jobs and living off a trust fund his grandparents on his mom's side gave him when they passed away. His parents kicked him out after he graduated high school when he said college wasn't for him, and for him getting pierced and tattooed.

"Anyway, coincidentally the apartment needed a renewal of lease by the end of December. I asked him if he wouldn't mind coming with us, just so I could get through living here for a little while I researched going to school by next spring, and he was all for it. So that's how Emmett came to live with us. My parents were a little miffed that I went and asked Emmett to come without their knowledge, but because they're the best parents in the world, in my opinion, they agreed."

"Though I gotta play rent!" Emmett butted in.

"Well, so do I!" Jasper added.

We all laughed, then Edward continued. "Yeah, Jasper didn't want to stay in Texas anymore and originally was gonna travel around the country until he rooted himself somewhere. He came for a visit when we first moved here just to help us out and never left. We didn't get to see Jazz as much since he was in Texas, and my aunt, my dad's sister, is a bit cuckoo."

"You talkin' 'bout my mama?" Jasper asked, sounding offended.

"Yeah."

Then Jasper completely did a 180. "Yeah, she's all sorts of crazy," he stated shaking his head. "Really the reason I didn't want to stay in Dallas. My mama got real religious the last couple of years since she married my step dad, and he was a reverend. Day I came home with my piercings and my tat, it was like they wanted to do some sort of exorcism on me, saying I had the devil in me. And music... forget it. They said the devil was in rock music. I tuned them out, but finally I had enough. I just up and left. And now I'm here."

"I'm really glad you left, Jazzy," Alice said to him.

"Me, too, darlin'."

Well now I know Alice is head over heels in love with Jasper. They only had eyes on eachother.

Same thing with Rose. She was in heat when it came to Emmett. God, she won't stop talking about how he gets her hot and that they've already had phone sex a couple of days ago. Yep... she's fallen, too.

I was real close to falling for Edward.

We learned of our favorites, and we had a lot of similarities when it came to music, movies and books. Food there were some issues, but we promised eachother we'd try something the other liked when one of us thought it was disgusting.

One day, about three weeks into knowing eachother, I decided that the guys could use a break one Saturday afternoon. The girls and I have done our homework for the weekend and my parents were working for the day, so I had the house to myself. I wanted to hang out with Alice and Rose, but I also wanted to see Edward. Less than twenty-four hours later, and I was severely missing him.

I texted Edward, Hey! Want to hang at my place for a bit? The girls and I are alone for the afternoon. ~ B

Yeah, sure! What time? ~ E

Now ;) ~ B

Sure. Be there in a few :) ~ E

Not even five minutes later we saw our three rebel looking boys coming up the street. Edward looked good as usual, in his band tee (Smashing Pumpkins this time) and his ripped up jeans and Converse, holding a guitar case. His hair was in its sexy disarray and his green eyes were, to me, gleaming in happiness. I mentally patted myself on the back for coming up with this good idea.

"Hey," he said to me as he stood in front of me. My friends were already making out with their guys. Shit, they moved fast!

"Hi," I replied, my blush coming out to play. Everytime Edward spoke to me it did.

"So... you wanted us to hang out here?"

Oh fuck! I spaced out!

"Yeah! Sorry!" I said loudly, breaking out of my Edward induced trance. I took his hand and led him inside the house. Our friends followed and we settled in the living room. It surprisingly didn't get awkward because when I decided to invite everyone over, I didn't plan on things to do, thinking we'd just wing it.

Rose immediately suggested that we watch a movie, so we did. After the movie, we played a few card games, Alice just kicking our asses in everything, even Go Fish! So we gave up on that.

It was around 4:30 when the girls and the guys paired off to be alone (sort of) – Rose and Emmett making out in the corner and Alice and Jasper on my laptop watching some YouTube. Edward and I were left alone. After a minute of silence, Edward asked if I'd like to hear him play some.

"Yes."

He started playing random notes after tuning the guitar, then started strumming a slow melody. I closed my eyes and let the music fill me. It was so beautiful. So I told him.

"That was so beautiful."

"Thank you," he murmured.

"What's the name?"

"Untitled as of now."

"Wait... that's one of yours?" I wondered.

"Mmhmm."

"Wow!"

After playing a few more songs, he asked if I'd like to learn to play the guitar. My mouth dropped open and I asked, "Seriously?"

"Of course," he smiled.

"Sure."

Edward pointed out all the parts of it and showed me how to tune it. Then he moved a bit more closer to me and placed the guitar in my lap, putting his left arm around me and lifting my left hand to hold the neck.

Then he took my other hand, while keeping his left hand on mine as I held the neck, and moved it to the strings. He quickly grabbed a pick, placing it between my fingers, then proceeded to tell me more.

"OK, so I'm gonna show you how to play a C chord. Move your fingers into this position," he said, already moving my fingers, "then strum the strings."

I did and the sound of me playing that one chord vibrated and echoed.

"Oh my God, I'm actually playing the guitar!" I squealed quietly.

"Yep. Now this is an A chord."

For the next few minutes, Edward showed me all the chords. I messed up some, but Edward never scolded me for screwing up. He only helped me out more until I got it right. He was so sweet, even though he had this rebel exterior.

He then asked me to play them on my own without his help to see if I remembered.

I did!

I was so proud of myself that I quickly put down the guitar and jumped into Edward's lap and hugged him tightly, his arms wrapping around me. "Thank you!"

"You're welcome, love."

His arms stayed around me and we just looked into each other's eyes, completely ignoring everyone else around us.

Until our bubble burst and my dad came home.

Fuck! Was it five thirty already?

"Bella... who are these boys?" he asked me.

I'd already jumped out of Edward's arms and stood up, Edward following suit. Rose, Alice, Emmett and Jasper, too, stood up.

"Hi Dad! Um... Dad, this is Edward Cullen, Emmett Cullen, and Jasper Whitlock," I introduced. "Guys, my dad."

"Hello," the said simultaneously.

"Evening. Um, is dinner made?"

"Sorry, Dad. We kinda lost track of time," I said.

"Hmm... um, I think it's best that everyone goes home now. Ladies, Bella will see you tomorrow. Guys..."

It was like a universal symbol for guys that when a girl's dad just trails off like that, they just scatter. Well, they didn't run for their lives, even though my dad has a gun, both his gun for work and a couple rifles. They just said goodbye to me and their girls, and Edward whispered he's talk to me later, kissing my cheek, then leaving. My dad saw the whole exchange.

Once I had said goodbye to everyone, I walked into the kitchen and started pulling out ingredients for a salad 'cause I didn't feel like cooking. And we could use some salad in our systems.

"Who were those boys, Bella?" my dad asked in his pissed off voice.

"Friends, Dad. And they're also Carlisle Cullen's son and nephews. You know Dr. Cullen, right?"

"Yes. But those were his son and his nephews? They look like troublemakers to me, not a doctor's son and nephews."

"So what? They're actually very nice and I doubt in the four months they've been here that they've caused trouble," I scoffed.

"I don't want you hanging around them. They look like hoodlums who'll get you into trouble."

"Oh Dad! Don't start that!"

"Don't raise your voice to me, young lady!"

"Dad! That's not fair! They're my friends, and Jasper and Emmett are Alice and Rose's boyfriends! And I really like Edward. He's not a bad guy. So freaking what if he's got a piercing and a tattoo and wears clothes you don't like. You can't tell me what friends I can and cannot see."

"Yes, I can, Isabella! I'm your father! You live under my roof, you live by my rules. And I do not want you seeing those boys. I'm calling Rose and Alice's parents about this, too."

"You know what, Charlie, that is so second grade. If you must know, Mr. and Mrs. Hale and Mr. and Mrs. Brandon don't care who their daughters see or don't see. It's called being teenage girls. And I bet it's better having us be with guys from town than guys from Port Angeles, and better to be out in the open than hiding. And they want them to be happy. I guess you don't want to see me happy," I seethed.

I finished tossing the salad, dropped the bowl onto the table, and huffed, "Here's your food. I'm not hungry." Then I left the kitchen. Just as I was stomping up the stairs, my mom came home. I bet now she and Charlie were having a conversation about what went down.

I flopped onto my bed and whipped out my phone and called Alice and Rose. Conference calling had to be the best thing on my cell phone at times like these.

"Hey, girl!" Rose said.

"Hi!" Alice followed.

"Hey," I mumbled.

"What's wrong?" they said together.

"Just got in a huge fight with my dad. He said I wasn't allowed to see Edward, Emmett and Jasper anymore. He called them hoodlums, for fuck's sake! They may look like troublemakers, but I've yet to hear anything bad about the Cullens," I ranted.

"What the fuck?" Rose screamed in my ears.

"That's so unfair!" Alice exclaimed.

"Yeah, well... it's not like I'm gonna listen to him. Just no more Saturday get togethers at my place. We'll still have our afternoons with them."

"Great! It's good you finally got a backbone, Bells," Rose congratulated me. "You're eighteen, free to do what you want. You really don't have to listen to Charlie or Renee, though I wouldn't say that in front of them because my parents actually pulled the card on me saying they have the right to kick me out."

"Yeah!" Alice agreed. "So continue hanging out with Edward... but just lay low. And tell him the deal... but don't surprise him saying he has to be a secret if your parents catch you. Tell him up front that it's only for not even two months."

"Yeah, you're both right. I think I'm gonna text him now. Tell him what went down a half hour after he left my house."

"Good," Alice said.

"OK, I'll talk to you tomorrow. Love you, both."

"We love you, too, Bella!" they yelled together. I smiled, finding it funny how they're able to do that. After hanging up, I texted Edward's number.

Hey ~ B

A minute later, he replied. Hey back ~ E

I'm sorry that our day ended so soon. And I apologize for my dad, too. ~ B

No worries. I'm glad we had our day together. I had fun! :D ~ E

Me, too :) ~ B

Then I typed another message out. Um... my dad said I can't see you or your cousins anymore. :( ~ B

Oh... yeah, it's fine. ~ E

I'm not gonna listen to him. ~ B

What? ~ E

I'm not gonna listen to what he says. He can't tell me who I can and can't see, Edward. ~ B

Bella, listen to your dad... if he doesn't want me around you and you around me, then do as he says. ~ E

That's not gonna make me budge, Edward. I really like you, Edward. And I don't want to stop seeing you. I'd go crazy! ~ B

Really? ~ E

Yeah ~ B

I really like you, too, Bella. :) I don't wanna stop seeing you either. ~ E

Then let's not. ~ B

OK ~ E

But I guess we just gotta lay low... no more Saturday hang outs at my house. I'll keep coming to band practices... so will Rose and Alice 'cause I know they're head over heels with Em and Jazz. But definitely we'll hang out on weekends somewhere else. ~ B

Then I added, I don't want to hide you... I want to walk around town with you and not be afraid that someone will squeal to my dad. ~ B

No problem :) I kinda like the whole secret thing we got going. Haha! ~ E

LOL! :D ~ B

Do you want to go out with me this Friday? ~ E

I replied without so much as thinking it over for minutes. I knew my answer the millisecond I read the text. Yes! ~ B

Great! I'll see and talk to you later, love. ~ E

OK... night! xoxo ~ B

Night, love. xoxo ~ E

It was only eight thirty by the time I was done talking to my friends and Edward. I sighed deeply, the swooning kind of sigh 'cause I couldn't wait till Friday for my date with Edward.

END FLASHBACK


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