Edward's crooked smile was intoxicating, I skipped a whole heartbeat. "No one asked me to go to the dance." I answered half-heartedly.
"You can come with me," Mike said.
"No way, Mike. If she's going with anyone. It's gonna be me!" Eric claimed boldly.
"You forget about me, the great and handsome Tyler!" Tyler exclaimed.
"Hah. You! Great, handsome. Don't make me laugh. Too late!" Jessica didn't seem to care that she had wounded his ego.
"So, Bella will you go to the-" Mike started.
"Bella. May I ask you a question?" A smooth, sweet voice was behind me. I looked at Jessica, her eyes were bulged, shocked and dare I say it, jealous. Hah! The most popular girl in school was jealous! Of who though? I turned around and instantly knew the answer. She was jealous of me.
Edward Cullen stood there right before my eyes. He was closer than his voice had led me to believe. I jumped at how ridiculously close his face, his lips, were to mine. Only a few inches. I could make that in a second couldn't I? My thoughts were interrupted by Jessica's whimper "Edward Freakin' Cullen…" then I thought I heard her say so softly I think, no I hope I heard wrong. "What the heck does he want from Her of all people?" She was so totally jealous!
"May I speak with you?" Edward repeated. Mike got up too. "Alone." Edward added. Jessica was fuming now. This was so funny. What I wouldn't do for a camera right now.
My anger towards Edward disappeared at the instant I looked into his beautiful, light golden eyes. Any resistance I had was long gone by then. Just to get Jessica mad I said. "Of course." Edward took my hand. WAIT! Rewind and freeze! Edward took my hand and led me into the hallway. I was getting a little nervous. I have never been alone with a boy. I wasn't planning on that happening for a long, long time from now.
He turned to face me with the most grace and agility I'd ever seen. "We shouldn't be friends." He stated.
"WHY?" I asked. "What if I want to be your friend."
"I said that we shouldn't be friends, on the other hand I-"
"Will you go to the dance with me?" I asked before I could control myself. I'm so stupid of course he's going to say no…
"I thought you hated me?" He asked confused.
He did the eye thing again and I, unfortunately, confessed. " Why would I hate you, I… I like you…" Oh, crap I said it. He seemed amused by some silent little joke. He better tell me later. "Yes or No?" I asked embarrassed.
"You were serious?" He stopped laughing. "Yes of course!"
"Hah! So you do like me." That was kind of creepy I don't know why. It was strange to know that someone who looked like a God would have a crush on me. Isabella Swan.
He swooped up so fast I didn't even notice until he took my hand gently from it's place at the side of my body and kissed my hand.
FLASH.
A camera just took a picture of Edward Cullen kissing my hand. I was hyperventilating now. I could barely breath. Sure we were going to the dance together now but a picture that will probably be on the front page of the school newspaper had been unleashed and he had only said yes to my invitation to the dance about 30 seconds ago.
"What the heck!?" I yelled at the photographer running away with the latest gossip. I could see it now: EDWARD CULLEN DATING NEW GIRL BELLA SWAN. At least Mike, Tyler, and Eric would leave me alone. I could finally ask Edward a question without it being too awkward.
"I'll… pick you up tonight then?" For what? I was about ask then I saw a poster for the dance oh my goodness the dance is tonight!!
"Edward, I need to talk to Bella for a minute." A high soprano musical voice told Edward matter-of-factly.
"Fine Alice." He said. Edward walked out of the hall.
"You need a dress for tonight, Bella. I have the perfect dress. It matches your eyes." Alice told me.
"I'm sorry, who are you?" I asked.
"Edward's little sister." I could tell that wasn't the whole story. That question was for another day.
The dress was beautiful. Dark chocolate brown, knee length. It was gorgeous, but not my style.
"Edward's eyes will pop out when he sees you in this dress!" Alice seemed pretty sure about that. Oh well. If Edward would like the dress, then I was all for wearing it!
"Okay, I'll wear it… Thanks Alice." I said.
"Don't mention it. Edward is NEVER late. He'll be there at 7 sharp. Okay?" Alice was already leaving. "Don't forget some makeup too!" she added.
"Thanks!" I called out again. Was I ugly? Is that why Alice told me to wear makeup? No, that couldn't be it…
I returned to the cafeteria to find no one there. No one except Mike. Who had been waiting for my return. Very impatiently I might add. "We need to get to biology, quick! Class starts in five!" I was walking as fast as my legs could carry me. Phew! Made it. As I walked up to the teachers desk that was labeled 'Mr. Banner' I saw Edward. I instantly felt the blood rushing to my face. "I'm Bella Swan." I told Mr. Banner. He signed the slip.
"Take the empty seat please, Miss Swan." Mr. Banner replied. I turned and to my excitement the empty seat was at Edwards side! Yes! I was rejoicing inside my head.
"Hello, Bella." Edward's sweet voice ran through my eardrums and I wanted more. Keep talking, please… "Ladies first?"
"Yes, thank you Edward." I replied a little too highly. "Prophase." As I wrote down my answer he checked to make sure I was right.
"Prophase." He agreed a tad bit giddy…?
As I walked to my truck I saw Mike, Tyler, and Eric looking very depressed. Oh well. That was their fault for not asking me to the dance sooner. The loud noise of my truck startled me and I jumped. I saw Edward getting in his shiny, silver Volvo. He was laughing. But at least he was laughing good-naturedly.
When I got home I finished my homework and made Charlie's dinner. Tonight he was having noodles and garlic bread. Plain but quick. I heard his cruiser ride down the drive way.
"Hey, Bells! I'm home!" said Charlie.
"Kay, Dad! I have to get ready for the dance!" I answered.
"DANCE?!! I thought you hate dancing?" asked Charlie.
"I do. But Edwards' worth it…" I drifted off before I could embarrass myself further.
"Who? He must be special to get you on the dance floor." Charlie continued.
"Edward Cullen." then more softly. "He's more than special." "I have to go get ready! I have a half hour!"
I didn't look like me anymore. I looked like I fit right in with the Cullens'! I was so beautiful!
DING DONG DING DONG!
He's here!
"Dad. Can you get the door?" I asked.
"Sure, Bells!" My Dad replied gruffly.