A/N: okay so here's chapter 4 it's my favorite so far! There's a bit of growth in Edward in this one, which gets kind of explained later on…
Okay well I hope you like it…
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Dialogues
I left my dorm in hurry as the clocked neared seven. Rushing my way through town leading my way to the empty section where the only major features were a gas station and a starbucks.
I sighted it just down the street, and rushing in I saw josh already stationed at a table with his lab top out.
"Hey" I said walking over to the table
"Hey" he said smiling looking up from his lab top.
"Sorry I'm Late"
"Yea no problem, I just got here anyways"
"Alright, so what should we get started on?" I said taking of my jacket and placing it on the chair.
"Well I think we need to research this a bit, have you read the book?" he questioned
"Yea well sort of, a while ago actually like when I was ten so I remember the basics of them just not the specifics, have you read them?"
"Yea I read them also, fairly recently actually they were an assignment in my children's literature class"
"That's good" I said sitting down
"Yeah, well I doubt Cullen's read them or will read them"
"You're probably right on that, well should we get started?"
"Sure" he said earnest
We worked tirelessly through the evening drawing up a rough draft of our argument over the biblical comparisons between the books; finally the night began to lean towards ten o'clock.
"Well I think we did good, for tonight" Josh said packing up his lab top.
"Yea we got a lot done" I said beginning to put away my things as well.
"Bella?" josh questioned
"Yeah?" I said turning around to face him
"I was wondering, well okay you see there's this party for homecoming coming up in the next week, and it's thrown by the football team, and I was wondering if you would like to go with me, as my date" he stuttered out.
Although I hadn't really considered Josh has nothing more then a friend, Edwards assumptions put aside there was something very endearing about his innocence and sudden shyness in asking.
But did I really want to go to another party? The first one hadn't been the greatest but Josh was an okay guy right?
"umm…" I said debating "Sure, I guess if you don't mind having an extremely boring and lame date"
"Bella you'd be anything but lame or boring" he said reassuringly a smile playing on his lips.
"Okay but I am warning you parties really aren't my thing"
"It's okay I'm not much of a party go-er either, but at least I'll be in good company" he said with a charming smile.
I couldn't help but smile and let a small giggle slip through me lips.
He was a bit charming and cute, but not in the arrogant way Edward presented himself. No there was something very humble about Josh.
"Well see you in class Bella" Josh said wrapping the shoulder strap of his bag around him.
"Yea see you!" I said waving him good bye
I finished packing up my things and headed out.
I felt the deepening contrast between cold and hot as I left the coffee house.
It was only September but already the temperatures were dropping to the low fifties and high forties.
Wrapping my scarf around my neck tighter hoping to conceal more heat, as I began my trek towards home. The Town around campus looked so different at night. Most of the building were dark, no glowing lights alight in the darken signs. I could faintly see a soft glow in the distance surrounding the more hopping part of town adorned with a dozen bars, and other night life options for partying college kids. I doubted that I would ever see that part of town.
I walked unsurely through the down town, studying each building I passed trying to remember if I had passed on my way to the starbucks. Every few I would faintly remember something, buy each leading to no further help. I began to grow increasingly lost as I wandered farther and farther into the older part of town. The building began more rustic and old. Most of them were obviously abandoned, but some still remained in use servicing as storage warehoused.
I couldn't believe I had become lost. I only had about 4 blocks to walk from the coffee shop to campus, and some how had managed to take a wrong turn in between, well a lot of them actually.
Finally giving up on my navigational skills I bent down placing my messenger bag on the ground, and beginning to rummage through it, in search for a map of campus and the surrounding city.
"Hey" I suddenly heard a thick raspy voice grumble.
I turned around to see a short middle aged man standing at the end of the street. He looked to be about fifty standing no more then five foot eight, not an obvious threat. He wore a rather worn red and blue flannel shirt and extended around his beer belly, faded blue jeans completed his look. He looked like he hadn't showered in days, dirt soiling his face. His hair slicked down in greasy light brown wavy curls resting down on his shoulders.
"You need help" he said barely audible as began to attempt to walk towards me, stumbling rather.
"No, I'm fine" I said gathering my things and whipping the strap of my messenger bag around my shoulder.
I continued on quickening in pace as I noticed the man begin to follow me. I took an uneven course darting down many different and unfamiliar streets as a precaution to assure the man wouldn't be following me.
I walked another few blocks ending up closer to the more developed part of town, meeting the very edge of the so called "parting district" I was stopped out side an older bar. Obviously not a large scene taking place. Only a few locals seemed to crowd the area, as three seemingly uninterested men leaned against the building. I stopped at the corner feeling safe again, and restarted looking for the map in my bag. I searched relentlessly through my bag finding all sorts of papers and brochures but never the map.
"Ugh" I sighed in frustration.
I couldn't find the map.
"There she is" I heard a familiar raspy voice whisper
"Ugh not again" I groaned harshly, but silently to myself. I felt safe that nothing would happen to me as I was in a more popular and crowded area of town.
"She's pretty isn't she" I heard him continue
My tolerance level for this man began to fizzle, as I no longer found him to be any kind of threat but rather a large annoyance.
Aggravated I went to my last resort whipping out my phone, and decided to call Alice. But before I could even press a button, I felt a hand securely grab my shoulder.
"Hey there are you lost?" A 30-something year old man with messy brown hair said staring me in the face.
"Ugh, no I-I'm fine" I said backing away from him, however I didn't get to far his hand was still tightly gripped around my shoulder
"Really you look lost" he said a sinister smiling playing on his lips.
"No really I'm fine"
"You sure?" he said in such a tone that made me shiver
I felt my breaths begin to pile up choking in my throat, as I felt my whole body restrict. My mind was telling me to run away as fast as I could screaming, but my feet refused to move even an inch.
"Yes" I mouthed breathlessly
"Then what about a drink then?" he question further, a hint of seduction lingering in his voice.
My mind was thinking repulsive, throwing back insults at his dumb attempts, but yet there was a side that was too utterly terrified to mouth any opinion.
He didn't seem like the man that was safe at all. He wore a black leather vest, with tattoo's littering his arm. A cocky grin always prominent on his face.
"No, I have to get going; my room mate is expecting me"
"Well why don't you invite her too" he face glowing at the idea
"No, really I have to get home" this time I said with a bit more assurance.
My confidence began to grow slightly as I was able to move my feet and take two steps away before he caught me again, this time by my wrist.
"Come on just one drink" he said trying to be alluring
"No, Really I can't I have to get going" I said almost pleading with him
"Just one drink, it won't hurt" he said tightening his grip around my wrist
"No, now please let go" I said slightly angered
"I don't think so" he said in a sinister snide, his grip once again tightened, I felt the throbbing pain as circulation to my hand stopped and the began to build up in my wrist.
"Let go" I said my voice shrieking "Your hurting me, let go" I said begging him
All he could do is stand there and laugh as his grip tightened
"Stop, please" I said pleading, my voice growing more frail, as my hope began to fade.
"Not until I get what I want"
"Stop" I shrieked one last time "Let go"
"No" he said sternly between chuckles
"No, I suggest you let her go" A third voice chimed in.
I suddenly felt the removal of the hot tightly guarding hand on my wrist replaced with a softer, and slightly colder one, gentle guiding me away.
I felt myself breaking down, tears streaming down my face as broken sobs erupted from my chest.
"Bella" I heard my velvety voice sing but was interrupted from further continuation
"Hey man, I don't know what your deal is" the tormenting voice of the brown haired man said as his hand clamped down on Edwards jacked
Edward Quickly turned around his eyes a burning glaze, boiled with anger glaring at the man
"I am going to suggest you leave us alone right now, before I decide to take action against you, or further report this to the police" he said venomously
The man still filled with anger and desire reluctantly stepped back from Edward and I.
"Bella" Edward began as he Lead me away from the scene "Are you okay?"
I opened my mouth to speak but words wouldn't come out, instead my sobs continued and I struggled to gain control. Finally after a few minutes my sobs were silence as I was able to speak.
"I'm sorry Edward" I said quietly.
"Bella, you have nothing to be sorry for" he said lightly chuckling.
"I didn't mean to cause you any of this trouble"
"It's alright, but you should really learn to be more careful of who you choose to keep in your company" he said snaking his arm around my wrist.
"Of course because I just invite all these creeps into my life" I said in an attempt to lighten the mood.
"Well whether you invite them or not, you seem to be a big attraction for them"
"I know" I breathed
Edward looked at me, seeming to be a little worried and yet perplexed but didn't push or speak anything further.
We walked in silence down the brightly lit streets.
"Didn't you have a date tonight?" I asked curiously as I remember him telling me so.
"Yes I did" he said nodding his head
"Th-then why are you here?"
"I was taking a bit of fresh air, just walking around when I heard your screams"
"Oh, sorry"
"Bella it's quite alright"
"Where are we going" I asked as we continued down the street.
"Well I have to get back to my date, I wouldn't want to be rude and ditch the girl, but I can't leave you alone"
"Really Edward you don't have too, I'm fine I can find my way back to the dorms" I said lying I highly doubted I would be able to get back with out getting lost again, but I didn't want to impose on Edward and his date either.
"Bella it's Fine, and there is not way that you will be leaving my sight tonight, I don't know if I could take having to rescue you from you creepy little friends again"
I blushed at this.
"Sorry again" I said embarrassed
"Maybe now you'll see just how much fun you could have with me, and decide to take me up on my offer" He said smirking his egotistically side slight peeking through.
"mmhm" I snuffed
"Come on Bella" he said smiling, pulling me into a club.
We weaved our way through the crowd, making our way to the back where I saw Rosalie and Emmett sitting, along with a tall skinny blonde, whom I recognized from as the same blonde Edward sucked face with at the party.
"Bella, you know rose and Emmett, and I'd like you to meet my date for the evening Lauren"
"Bella" Rose said smiling "what are you doing here?"
"ugh long story" I said kind of embarrassed
"She got lost" Edward interjected
"Oh, well I'm glad you joined us!" rose said
"Yeah" I nodded sheepishly taking a seat next to rose
Edward and Lauren we seated at the opposite side of the circular table from us.
I noticed Lauren didn't seem too happy with Edward at the moment but I disregarded it, and looked around the club admiring its décor.
Furniture seemed to be themed it white, as all entire table, chairs, sofa's etcetera were colored in white.
However a giant purple glowing back drop that was dimly lit displayed pictures gave some color to the place, as well as the light vibrant lights flitting down beams of yellow pink and green, danced around the club.
"Let's get a round of shots!" Lauren said signaling down a waiter.
The drinks arrived and everyone but Edward and I proceeded to take one.
In truth I didn't drink too much, as my tolerance for alcohol wasn't very high.
"Come on Bella" Lauren said encouraging me on as I reluctantly proceeded to take one.
The rounds to seem to come on an endless span, and each time I reluctantly took one,
Slowly the night began to grow hazing as I felt the numbing of my heard, and the dwindling of my clarity of vision. But over all I felt a blissful warming sensation inhabit my body.
"Bella, come dance with me!" Lauren said grabbing my hand
"Okay" I giggled as I allowed her to lead me to the dance floor
I felt so free in the moment I felt the immediately release of my body as it flowed to the booming music. I felt the headed touches of those around me as I grinded into the crowd.
"Bella" I heard Lauren giggle as she wrapped her hands around my neck.
"What is she doing" I heard Edward voice faintly but his conversation was further drowned out by the music.
I felt Lauren shift closer to me, and even in my inherit state I felt a bit uncomfortable, but silenced the feeling and let my mind lead into the vibration of the music and just dancing for fun along to the thriving rhythm.
"Lauren, I think I need to take Bella home" I heard Edward say, his voice loud from his apparent closeness
"Edward, why? We're having so much fun, you could join us if you want"
"No, I really think I need to get Bella home"
"Edward" she whined and I giggled at her game.
I watched transfixed as she moved closer, her body gliding towards Edwards. She began to seductively dance her fingers in circles around his chest as she leaned up to whisper something in his ear.
I felt a slight longing in my chest to be able to do the same thing, but silently watched on.
He violently shook his head in disgusted, as she tried to further her negotiations with him. She lead small kissing down his cheek and neck, adding in little nibbled in licks, and she furthered her self, unbuttoning the top buttons of his shirt, he pushed her away.
"Lauren I need to take Bella home" he said sternly taking a hold on my hand
"Your no fun anymore Edward" Lauren whined
But Edward paid no attention to her, instead he looked at me.
"Ready to go?"
"No, this is fun!" I said smiling, I didn't want to leave it felt so good to be this free. I was positioned in a place were nothing mattered but my own happiness and bliss, and I truly felt it.
"Bella come" he said placing his hand on the small of my back and leading me away
I felt a electric shock spark through my skin as his touch.
"You really are no fun Edward" I said mimicking Laurens words and laughing in the process.
"Is that so" he said smirking leading me out of club.
I felt the frigid air wrap around my skin and immediately began to shiver.
"It's so cold" I said wrapping my hands around my uppers arms.
"Didn't you have a jacket?" he questioned
"Yes, but I took it off silly!" I said touching his nose in a playful Mannering.
Edward smiled widely, before biting his lips seeming to be trying to suppress a laugh
"Here take mine" he said shrugging out of his jacked and wrapping it around me.
"Thanks" I whispered lightly as I snuggled into the warmth of his coat.
We started down the street heading north towards campus, my legs felt wobbly and out of my control and I stumbled down the street, every so often Edward would have to reach out and catch me before I went crashing down onto the ground.
Eventually he wrapped his arms around me supporting me, making sure I wouldn't tip over.
I snuggled closer to his chest, loving the feeling. It felt so good to be this close to Edward, it felt so right. I let his feeling and smell seep into me, as the night took on a dream like trance.
"Your very Gorgeous" I mumbled into his chest as my fingers began to playful draw patterns on his shirt.
"Is that so?" he questioned as we crossed a street.
"Yes" I breathed
"and very nice sometimes" I said my mouth over exaggerating each movement that formed the words.
"And others?"
"Arrogant" I said a bit more harshly.
"and which do you prefer" he said looking deeply at me
"When you nice, I could almost fall in love with you if you were always like that, and I think I am" I said openly, a short giggle followed and the beautiful and silly statement.
"Your lying" he said frankly
"No I'm not" I said pulling away from him, I felt my eyes widen as I urged to dispel the offensive statement.
"Bella your not exactly lucent right now, or in your right mind" he sighed
"I am, I am" I urged
"No Bella you not" he said slipping his arm behind me.
"But…" I began but the continuation of words was obstructed as none came to me.
"Shh… Bella you've had a tough night, and what I am predicting to be a tough morning tomorrow, so lets stop before you lead me on to do something we'll both regret"
"You don't love me?" I questioned sadness filling me at the prospect
"I don't know about love, but I do care for you, in a way I don't understand" he sighed in frustration
"How?" I questioned further
"It's difficult to explain and one I'm not entirely ready to do so, at least with the possibility of you forgetting it, or not being able to accept it"
"I'll accept, and I promise not to forget" I said trying to convince him to continue
"Now, but tomorrow, when your you again, well that might be different"
"No, it won't, I promise" I said crossing my fingers
"Shh… Bella just for tonight can you wait? If you feel the same way tomorrow I promise to tell you"
"Promise?"
"I promise" he said smiling…
"You really are amazing sometimes Edward" I sighed leaning into his chest again as he continued to walk me home
"I know" chuckled
I scrunched my face in distaste, but relaxed again soothing myself with the comfort of his touch.
"Bella" he said after a couple minutes of silence
"Yes?"
"May I ask how you got out here in the first place, and ran into your 'friends'?"
"oh, well I was walking home from working on the project with josh, and I got lost"
"So your date didn't even walk you home?" he said laughing
"Shh… it wasn't a date, but no he didn't walk me home, why would he?"
"To insure you didn't get yourself into a situation that you did tonight. I'll have to talk to him about that"
"Edward" I sighed, but gave up on the battled of argument before I waged it.
"Yes?" he said responding
"You really are amazing" I sighed before pulling slightly away
I looked up at him in all his glory. He was gorgeous, and had a side to help that could be gentile, kind, nice and caring. Standing there looking magnificent as he always did I felt a rush of emotions over take me. An over whelming feeling of lust for him fell upon me. Before I could sort out my thoughts I moved closer to him leaning up on my tip-toes and kissed him gently on the mouth. I reluctantly started to pull away when I felt his lips move against mine, and his hands securely cup my cheek. I felt our lips move as one, and the taste of his breath leaking through his lips enchanted me leaving me almost more intoxicated the my already assumed state.
Eventual he pulled a way, a gentle smile grazing his lips as his eyes twinkled comparing to those in the darkened sky just over head.
I leaned into his chest again as he continued to lead the way home. I felt an overwhelming tingly sensation rake over my entire body.
My eye lids began to feel like heavy weights, as I felt exhaustion creep in and inhabit my body. Reluctantly I let my eye lids fall, and sleep over take me.
"Bella, we're here" I heard a velvety voice whisper into my hear as my eyes twittered open.
Edward Held me in his arms as he lead me into my warm apartment, placing me on my bed.
"h-how" I said groggily
"Alice let me in" he finished
"oh" I said leaning back on my bed
"Sweet dreams Bella" he said as I felt his warm lips gently brush against the top of my forehead.
*okay so i was just wondering if I should do an Edwards POV of this night?? tell me what you think...*
A/N: okay so that was chapter 4 yay! It's my favorite so far, it's a bit confusing a little fast, but hopefully future chapters and Edwards perspective on the chapter with clear things up a bit. However I have to warn you that Edward and Bella as a couple or dating doesn't come for a while… But it adds to the story and makes it more interesting that way…
Review Please, they push me to write more often and hopefully I'll have the next chapter out later this evening or tomorrow!
And if you have any questions feel free to ask…
