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Chapter 3

All Dawson's Creek Like

Once we got inside, I noticed that the entire family was now seated in the living room. Alice moved towards Jasper, while Bella and I sprawled out on the floor. We spent the next hour or so talking about Forks and what Bella could expect from living here. Once my parents left, we all decided to fill her in on how Forks High really ran. I began by telling her about Jessica and Lauren.

"Jessica and Lauren, you know the two that plowed you over, I don't know if you were properly introduced," I said with a smile. 'Those two are poison. All they do is talk about people. Trust me Bella; you're safer not knowing them."

"Safer? Thanks, but I'm a big girl Edward," she said with a dirty look.

"Yeah, we all saw that by you're 'kicking ass and taking names' showdown at lunch," Emmett said while clapping. "Don't worry, we all just wish you would have finished that sentence that's all."

Just then we heard Esme from upstairs, "It's getting late guys. Jasper, would you mind taking Bella home when you leave?"

"Umm...actually Emse, I'm staying here tonight. Em, Edward, and I need to work on some plays for Coach. Is that okay?" Jasper asked while Alice was silently jumping up and down.

"Sure Jasper, you know you're always welcome. Well then...Edward, would you mind taking Bella home?" Esme asked.

"Sure Mom, we'll leave now," I said trying to remain calm. What was my family trying to do to me?

"Ready to go Bella?" I asked while getting to my feet and holding my hand out to help her up.

"Okay. Thanks a lot for asking me over tonight Alice, I had so much fun," Bella said politely.

"Are you kidding me? It's about time we found a third girl. We've got an even playing field now boys, so watch your backs," Alice said while jumping into a ninja stance.

We all laughed, and then Bella and I headed for the door. I opened the door for her, and she got into my Volvo.

"Nice car. Bet you drive fast," she said as she buckled her seat belt.

I laughed quietly, "Yes, I like to drive fast, but don't worry I've never been in an accident."

She fell asleep on the ride to her house. Good thing I knew where the Chief lived. I kept stealing glances at her. She looked so peaceful and sweet sleeping in my front seat; I hated to wake her when we arrived.

"Bella. Bella, we're here," I said quietly into her ear.

"Oh, I'm sorry...that was rude of me. I see you found my house. Great, Char...I mean Dad's not home yet. Edward, I hate to ask, but...umm...would you mind staying with me until he gets home. It's not that I'm scared. It's just a new place for me; you know weird neighbors and all. We could watch a movie while we wait," she asked while fumbling with her keys.

"Sure, let me text Em and tell him I'll be back later. I'll meet you inside?" I said while opening my door.

"Thanks, I'll see you inside. I'll start some popcorn and pick out a few movies," Bella said sounding happy.

I got out my phone and shot Em a text: Gonna stay here til the Chief gets home. Don't wait for me to start on the plays. Edward

Before I had even got into the house my phone vibrated. Way to go Eddie! Don't do anything thing I wouldn't do man! ;)

Stupid Emmett. I'm sure everyone one knows now.

When I got inside, Bella had already had popcorn popping and some movies laid out on the table. Fight Club...Serendipity...Harry Potter...Bruce Almighty...interesting. "A little bit of everything, huh?" I called into the living room.

"Oh yeah...I didn't know what you felt like, so I just grabbed a few, " she said with a giggle.

"Well I like John Cusack, so lets watch this I guess," I said tossing her the case.

"It's kind of a chick flick, is that okay?" she asked timidly.

"That's cool. I'm in touch with my sensitive side and all that crap," I said before sitting on the couch.

She started the movie and we settled in.

"So what do you want to do after high school, Edward," Bella asked not looking over at me.

"Well I was thinking about going to Dartmouth and studying medicine. I've gone to the hospital with my dad before, and it seems really interesting. Well at least it's worth me checking into. What about you?" I asked before tossing some popcorn in my mouth.

"I'm still not sure. I guess I'm going to go to college, but I don't know where, and I don't know what I want to study. I'm good at Biology so medicine kind of interests me, but I'd have to do something that doesn't involve sharp objects. I tend to be a little clumsy, so the less I put myself in danger the better," she said jokingly. "Do you still play the piano?"

"You remember that?" I asked staring at her.

"Oh yeah, don't you remember me making you play chopsticks like 30 times a day," she said laughing.

I laughed, "I had forgotten that. Yes, I still play, but not as much as I should. I was actually just thinking about that today. I haven't composed anything in a long time. I guess nothing inspires me at the moment."

"Wow. Composed. I feel extremely insignificant," she said quietly while getting to her feet. "I'm going to go grab a blanket, would you like to see the rest of the house?

"Sure," I said standing up and following her to the stairs.

"This is Charlie's room, the bathroom, the spare bedroom, and this is my room," she said while flipping on the light. "Sorry it's such a mess; I wasn't planning on anyone else being in here."

"No problem. Wow, your cd collection might just rival mine. Like to read?" I said pointing to her overfilled book shelf. Bella likes the classics; Romeo and Juliet, Withering Heights, Pride and Prejudice.

"You know I probably have half of these albums at home too," I said while holding up a couple cases.

"Sometimes I just like to lose myself in music, you know?" she said while lying down on the bed.

I took a seat on the floor and we sat and talked for what seemed like hours.

"Bella? Bella, do you have company up there; it's pretty late?" I heard the footsteps getting closer with every word.

"I had fun…um…if you want when you leave I could leave my window open and…um…you could climb the tree to get in. I mean only if you want…we could finish talking," she said quickly before Charlie walked in.

"Hey Dad. I didn't want to stay here alone, so I asked Edward to stay until you got home. This is Alice's brother, you know the girl I had dinner with tonight," she said trying to ease his mind.

"Yes, I know…Edward Cullen. Your father is an excellent doctor. Edward, thank you for keeping my little girl company, but you should probably be leaving; it's pretty late," Charlie said while walking towards Bella's door.

"Yes, Sir. Good night Bella. Bye Sir," I said before walking out the door.

Had Bella really just asked me to sneak back into her room…by climbing a tree? I mean of course I was going to do it; I would do practically anything Bella asked of me. I just hope I didn't kill my self or get shot in the process.

I started my car and pulled it around the corner until it was out of sight. Then I made my way back to Bella's house being careful not to be seen or heard. As I started my ascent up the tree, I decided that it was definitely three times the size it appeared while I was on the ground. When I finally reached her window, I found it was slightly open. I pushed it open the rest of the way and climbed through quietly. Her room was empty, so I sat in the chair at her desk and waited.

"Good night Dad," I heard her say from the hallway. Then the door opened. She was in her pajamas. It was a tank top and bottoms; sexy but not too sexy thank God.

"I was wondering if you would come back; I hope you don't find this too Dawson's Creek like," she said with a giggle before sitting down on her bed.

"Dawson's Creek?" I said looking a little confused. Who was this Dawson guy?

"You know Dawson's Creek. Dawson and Joey; will they won't they. TV show full of teen angst?" she said completely surprised.

"Nope sorry," I said shaking my head.

She just laughed and sighed. We talked for a few more hours about music, my compositions and our families before I felt my phone vibrate causing me to notice the time.

"Crap. It's late," I said before reading the text.

Dude, where are you? It's 2:30. They'll be plenty of chances to flirt with Bella later. Emmett

"I should really go. I had a lot of fun…I guess I'll see you at school," I said getting to my feet.

"You could stay…I mean it's already late. I promise I won't try stealing your virtue or anything. I even have an extra pillow," she said as she tossed a pillow to me.

"Well…as long as you promise to keep your hands to yourself," I said before sending a text out.

Staying here tonight. Will be home before anyone knows. And shut it Emmett.

I settled in, and Bella threw an extra blanket on me.

"Thanks," I said while yawning. "Good night Bella."

"Night friend," she said softly.

Friend. Always and forever I thought to myself.

That was the first of many nights that I snuck into her room and stayed with Bella. We have been best friends ever since. But what do you do when you love your best friend?

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