The morning after my interesting evening was hectic; I spent most of it running back and forth between upstairs and down trying to make myself at least half way presentable for today. This lasted until my mom asked me to come and sit with her in the living room. My dad, thank god, was out on a fishing trip with some of the people from the station; so he would miss out on what was sure to be an exciting and fun conversation. More like an embarrassing and awkward one. I fidgeted once more with my ponytail as I sat down beside her on the couch.
"Bella, what is with you this morning? Do you have somewhere you need to be?" I thought it was best not to totally lie, she was sure to figure out sooner or later.
"Actually, yes, I'm going out with a friend." I wasn't quite ready to go full in; I thought maybe that would satisfy her curiosity. I should have known better, my mom is the nosiest person I know.
"Well, that sounds fun. Who is it?"
"Just a friend." She would find out soon enough…
"Is it that Jessica girl that came over the other day? She was nice, but a little chatty." That was an understatement, Jessica was a lot chatty. And quite a bit annoying.
I figured I'd just let her have it, it would be over a lot sooner. "His name is Edward. I met him at the… library last night." Even though I was being honest, I wasn't ready to tell her where I had been last night. My dad was a cop and I had broken more than one law, it didn't take a brain surgeon to figure out what would happen if he ever found out. I would have to make sure to tell Edward never to mention that night around him, ever. I also had to think of something to tell him I would do to him if he ever did. But I would save that one for later. My mom's eyes were about to poke out of her head.
"It's a boy?"
"Yes."
"But, Bella, a boy?" What was the big deal? Was it that big of a shock that I was going on a date? I know I never went out before, but come on! I am seventeen.
"Yes, mom. A boy. And he should be here soon."
"Well, I have to go make a pie!" Huh? Okay June Cleaver, you just go do that.
"No, why would you make a pie? You can't cook."
"Oh, that's right. Wouldn't want to scare him off would we." She sat back down on the couch.
"Well, we'll leave that to your father." She had meant it as a joke, but my eyes grew wide. I had completely forgotten that I was going to have to tell my dad about Edward eventually.
"Could we maybe not tell dad about this just yet? I mean, it's not even that serious."
"I don't like lying to him."
"Well, if he doesn't ask, then technically it's not lying, it's just not telling the whole truth."
"I guess, but if he asks, I'm telling." I leaped over and gave her a tight hug. Then the doorbell rang and we both froze, eyes growing wide. She was the first to regain her composure. She carefully pushed me away, and smoothed her shirt. The doorbell rang again, and she went towards it.
When she opened it, I heard her gasp. I smiled; Edward did have that effect on people, especially me. He flicked his eyes over to me and grinned. Then he went back to my mom.
"Hello! You must be Mrs. Swan. I'm Edward Cullen, and I'm here to pick up Bella to show her around Forks. If you don't mind, of course." His voice was smooth and alluring.
"Hi there, Edward. Please, come on in." She still sounded a bit breathless. He gracefully glided over to me.
"Hello Bella. You look quite lovely today." I looked down at my ripped jeans and t-shirt and raised an eyebrow.
"You have got to be joking; I look like I just got off of a double shift at McDonald's." He cocked his head to one side as if he was confused. About what, I couldn't possibly imagine.
"I think you look utterly beautiful, and like I told you last night, I'm usually right." This boy was a smooth talker. He spun around to face my mom again.
She spoke first this time, "I can see that you are anxious to leave," Wonder what pointed that fact out to her, me inching closer to the door every few seconds, or Edward fiddling with his keys. "So, it was nice to meet you, Edward." He smiled at her.
"It was nice to meet you also." We all three walked out the door and he opened my side of his Volvo for me. I slid in and gave one last wave to my mom; she still was looking a bit starry eyed at Edward. Then he had slipped in the driver's side and quickly started the car.
As he was smoothly pulling out of the drive, I said, "Oh yeah, by the way, if my mom asks, we met at the library, okay?"
He rolled his eyes. "Did Bella sneak out last night?" He asked teasingly.
"I didn't have to, no one was home. I just walked out the front door. Well, I was actually pulled out by Jessica, but the effect is the same."
He headed out of town and suddenly grabbed my hand. "Are you ready for a fun filled day around the adventurous town of Forks, Washington?
I giggled, "Oh yes! I'm sure it will keep me on the edge of my seat!"
He laughed, a slight gleam coming into his eye; and only then did I begin to wonder just what he had in store for me.
