Hey guys, sorry to keep you guys waiting for this chapter. I've had a major writing block lately and I had no idea how to continue the story. But thank heavens I finally got an idea. Of course I couldn't have done this without some contribution of ideas from k2thein. Whom I am absolutely grateful. She provides most of the humour in this story actually. So, I'm leaving for my holidays this Saturday and won't be back till next Wednesday, I will be bringing my laptop along so maybe I'd finish one chapter on the trip and post it on when I come back.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. Stephenie Meyer does. I do however, own the character of Winry and Joseph Hawkins.


Edward's P.O.V

Edward opened the door before his new roommate did. He ended up staring at a dude who looked a lot like a dude from some… some…boy band. Conner brothers? Loners brothers?

"Whoa…I keep meeting weird people today." Joseph muttered.

"Join the club." I said under my breath.

"I'm Joseph, but you can call me Joe." His face brightened as he broke into a wide smile. He extended his hand as though to shake hands with me.

I stared at his hand blankly. I gave a small smirk as he withdrew his hand awkwardly. Just then, I saw what happened in the past five minutes being replayed in his mind. It wasn't like I wanted to. It wasn't exactly a happy memory. It hurt me slightly that Bella never told me about this guy before, but through the evident pain etched on her face I could tell it was sensitive spot for her.

Then I read what he was going to do. He was going to pursue her. A low growl rose in my throat but I quickly masked it with a cough and then extended my hand to shake his. He gave me a confused look followed by a look that clearly said are-you-crazy-or-not?

He stretched out his hand, gave mine a brief shake before letting go.

His hand is freaking cold. Geez.

I finally opened my mouth.

"I'm Edward, Bella's boyfriend."


Bella P.O.V

Finally I got through half of the day of college, it wasn't as bad as I thought, it was bearable I guess. I bounded down the flight of staircase leading from my classroom to meet up with Edward for lunch. I was so glad my reflexes had improved and I could walk, dance or bounce across a flat surface or any surface without tripping.

Edward was waiting near the bottom of the staircase, he was clad in a light blue sweatshirt and dark jeans, his textbooks were clutched in his hand by his side. I could see girls throwing amazed and ogling looks at him. Edward barely glanced at them. A wide smile stretched across my face as I walked towards him. His face opened in an answering smile. Several girls gasped at this. Ah yes, the power of Edward.

I knew how they felt, after all I once been through that. Edward clasped my hand in his and gave me a light kiss on my lips. Several of the stares became evil daggers, aimed mostly at well, me. I didn't care as my vision was now consumed only by Edward. He smiled my favourite crooked smile.

"So, how was your day?" he said in a small murmur that he knew only I could hear. I saw burning questions behind the liquid golden eyes.

"Mostly bearable."

His hands brushed away some of my hair that was falling across my face and he pulled me in the direction of the cafeteria.

The cafeteria was seriously whacked. Thousands of heartbeats rained down on me like water. I felt I was being dragged into deep waters, where thoughts were hardly coherent.

Edward led me over to where the rest of our family were sitting.

"Hey, Edward, Bella, what were you guys doing? Making chemistry in a classroom?" Emmett said. His mouth opened in a wide grin and his eyes glinted.

"Geez, Emmett. Corny much?" Alice smacked him on the shoulder. She then froze for a second, her eyes glazing over. Then, just as suddenly, her eyes refocused – on me. A weird look came over her face and one of eyebrows rose in a questioning look.

Before I could ask her what happened, Edward dragged me unceremoniously to the line that was forming rapidly for lunch after greeting the rest of the family.

"So, what would you like to eat today?"

"I'm in the mood for an irritable grizzly…"

Weird and definitely awkward silence.

"Then what's this about Joe, or should I say Joseph Hawkins?"

I looked away abruptly. So this was the problem. I babbled incessantly as I searched for the right answer.

"He's a….guy… no…no…friend…met…in…in…"

He looked at me the whole time. His eyes burning with curiosity. When I looked into his beautiful golden eyes, I blurted out the whole truth again.

"He's my ex-boyfriend. Actually I wouldn't call it ex, his more of a jerk that really hurt my feelings before, when I was human –"

Speak of the devil and the devil shall appear.

"Hey guys. Whatsup?"

We gave him venomous stares.

He seemed to feel he had done nothing wrong. "I'm not interrupting, am I?"

"As a matter of fact, you are." Edward said softly. Even though Joe couldn't hear it, I heard the underlying threat in the voice.

"Well, I'd just like to hang out with my new roomie eh?" He mock punched Edward lightly on the shoulder.

"You guys are roommates?!" I glanced between them, aghast.

"Yeah, your boyfriend didn't tell you did he?"

I glanced at Edward; he was looking at me the whole time. I glanced down at my hands nervously. I didn't know what to do. I finally picked the easiest thing to say.

"No."

"Ooops…awkward." A smirk appeared on his face and it required all my will power not to lunge forward and attack him.

"Would you guys mind if I sit with you?"

"Yes, we would, very much indeed." Edward growled slightly, this time the threat was unmistakable.

Joe started walking backwards with his hands raised.

"Just kidding. You guys have fun."

"You probably don't have to give me the full details, I just saw the whole experience in his head. So it was all just a prank on you right?" Edward said softly, but his voice was deep with emotion.

A long silence spread between us as I remained quiet. We bought our food and were starting to head back to our table when I finally opened my mouth.

"They all though it would be fun to toy with the outcast feelings, I never fit in back in Phoenix, you know that, that's why when a guy like him asked me out I couldn't help but say yes. And I found I was accepted for once. Before the part where he unceremoniously dumped me in front of the whole school and made a huge joke out of it."

"But it was a long time ago so don't worry about it." I continued before he could open his mouth.

"I would worry more about his fate than yours."

I glanced at him, half expecting him to be joking. Evidently not.


Joesph Hawkin's P.O.V

I saw the both of them whispering quickly under their breath as they walked slowly back to their table. Or should I say the 'Cullen' table. It already had a name. Surprise, surprise.

I couldn't believe they actually lived together. In their original house. And then again, maybe it wasn't much of a surprise. I saw the blondie and the big tall guy snogging under the stairway.

Not to mention Bella and Edward's obvious displays of affection for each other. Really disgusting that one. It just made the desire to steal her back from Edward even more prominent.

Suddenly, Edward glanced at me, his brows furrowed on his forehead, and the glance hardened into a glare. Directly at me.

It was like he could read my mind.


Alice P.O.V

I saw it. Crystal clear. All in my mind.

I saw Bella walking with that Joe guy, on some sunny day. They both sparkled, not only that, they were holding hands and looking extraordinarily happy. Did Bella change him?

A bright white flash of light and the scene changed. Bella was still with Edward. Looks like the future is very much uncertain. But I hoped that Bella wouldn't leave Edward. He would go on his suicide mission…again. Yet, the possibly of those two leaving each other was like a very hard to grasp concept. Seriously, you'd find no less the two people who are hopelessly in love with each other in the whole world.

Sheesh. Edward's coming, better hide my thoughts. I started thinking about going hunting this Saturday.


Edward P.O.V

"Couldn't agree better, Alice." I grinned at her as she thought of possible spots to go hunting that Saturday.

"Uh huh."

"Hey Bella!" A girl hurried to our table from across the room. At least that was a girl, I think, not some luminous torch or something.

"Oooo… I like her, she has good taste." Alice said with a grin spreading across her face.

"Yea, if she wants to light everyone's way in the darkness." Emmett guffawed.

"Stop messing with her!" Bella hissed at him.

She was at our table now. She should be banned from wearing orange or something. Urgh, my eyes stung.

"Hey, Winry." Bella smiled up at the girl before turning to us and said, "Guys, this is my roommate."

A chorus of 'Heys" resounded around the table. Winry smiled at all of us. Wow, one who's actually not that afraid of us. That's a surprise. I glanced at Bella. Then again, maybe not.

"You mind if I if I sit with you guys?"

"No." I said.

Bella gave me a weird look.

"'Kay."

She plopped her tray down. I didn't notice it till now, but she had a really big appetite. Well, at least she wasn't one of those crazy diet girls.

She was staring at all of us curiously; I wondered what she was thinking and opened my mind to her thoughts.

I was used to Bella being all beautiful but I didn't know the rest of them were sooo hot!

My eyes widened slightly in disbelief.

She looks at me.

Ooo he has cute hair!

I coughed awkwardly.

Ooo that big guy is… BIG!

Ooo that blonde has pretty eyes! … So does that guy and the other guy and the other one and the other girl and Bella...

I did an inward sigh.

Ooo why's their skin so pale and why do they smell so nice and pretty and did they get bashed in the eyes or some -

"OKAY… You're weird."

"… I didn't say anything." She says hesitantly after awhile.

Everyone was looking at me funny now. Crap.

"Er…I mean with the outfit and everything."

"Nice save." Alice murmured next to my ear.

I looked back at her. She and Bella were now deep in discussion about some homework that they were set. I doubt how deep Bella was in the conversation, it was like she was trying to avoid the subject of her ex-boyfriend.

Suddenly Bella looked up.

"Oh, I forgot my manners; really, I forgot to tell you who is who." She gestured at each of us in turn and said, "That's Edward, Alice, Jasper, Rosalie and the big one is Emmett."

"What do you mean by 'big one'?"

"Well, pardon me so saying this Emmett, but haven't you realised you're kinda er… I don't know…big?" She said, sarcasm in her every word.

Emmett growled mockingly. "I will get you for this."

"Bring it on."


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