NOTE: Next Chapter will be the last for this story. However, I have new story up. It's called First Time. It is a non- Twilight story and is rated mature, if you are interested. I plan to start putting up "The Bet" after I'm done with "Second Chance."
BPOV
I decided to avoid thinking of Edward as anything other than a friend. He would be my friend, only.
I took my seat next to Edward in Biology. He was quiet, too quiet.
Finally, he spoke.
"So, Alice took you shopping huh, how was it?"
I looked at him as if he was crazy.
"What do you think?"
He laughed.
"Yeah, she is quite a shopaholic.
"Yeah, to say the least."
Edward Looked away, snickered. I took this time to look him over. He was truly adorable.
Stop that!
Think friend.
Realizing we really didn't have much to talk about, that was pretty much the end of our conversation, followed by awkward silence.
After school, Alice found me.
"Sleep over tonight, my house and I won't take no for an answer."
I laughed at her forwardness.
"Sure." I answered, knowing there was no way to beat her.
Alice and I headed to her house. When we got to the door, Esme was blocking it, holding a suitcase in her hand.
"Oh, nice to see you dear, we were just on our way out. Alice you know the number where to reach us?"
Alice nodded as Esme continued, smirking.
"See you Monday, be good girls."
We waved goodbye as she headed to the car where Carlisle was waiting.
Curious, I asked.
"Where are they going?"
"Five year anniversary." Alice answered, heading inside.
"Oh."
I followed behind her, heading to her room.
Alice spoke as she walked.
"Yeah, ah Rosalie and Emmett are vacationing and Jasper is camping. So, it looks like it's just going to be you, me and Edward." Smirking as she said it.
She's up to something.
She slowed to a stop, knocking on Edward's door.
"What is it Alice, I'm trying to study?" Edward said, obviously annoyed.
Alice ignored him, going in.
"Jeeze, relax, I just wanted to say Lis is spending the night. So if you want to hang, we'll be in my room."
I looked Edward over, uneasy.
"Hey?"
Edward nodded towards me, before looking back at Alice.
"That all? I got to get this done."
Alice rolled her eyes.
"Yes, come on Lis." She said leaving Edward to his studies.
I wanted to forget the scene but Alice kept bringing it up.
"I don't get it; yesterday he couldn't stop talking about you and know he has an attitude.
I froze, silently smiling.
Edward talked about me?
Just then there was a knock on the door.
"Yeah?" Alice questioned.
Edward peeked in.
"So, what are you guys doing?"
Alice smiled widely.
"Oh, we're about to watch a movie."
Suddenly confused, I turned to her.
"We are?"
She ignored me, continuing.
"But you wouldn't be interested, it's a romance."
Edward replied quickly.
"No, I'll watch nothing else to do."
Alice grinned ear to ear. That was never good. Edward sat next to me, clueless. As Alice went through her movie collection.
"Let's see, ah yes, here we go."
Alice picked a movie as Edward raised an eyebrow.
"Pretty Woman, that's your big romance?"
Alice crossed her arms to her chest, defensively.
"Hey, don't knock it."
"Yeah, I mean Pretty Woman's a classic!" I pitched in.
Edward snickered at our excitement.
"Ok, put it in."
Alice and I were both shocked to find that Edward was into the movie.
Before long, I started getting sleepy, laying my head on Edward's shoulder. He put a pillow on his lap so I could lie down. Alice smiled across the room at us. Edward continued watching the movie, as he played with my hair. I passed out.
"Okay, time for bed." I heard Alice say.
"I'll stay, no point in moving her if she comfortable." Edward stated.
"I'll be downstairs." I heard Alice's cheery voice fade, as she walked out the room.
"Lis, you ready for bed?" Edward asked, sweetly.
"Hmm."
Was the only respond I could say, being how tired I was.
I felt Edward pick me up, carrying me over to his bed. He laid me down, gently. I heard him start to leave. I slowly opened my eyes.
"Stay."
Edward slowly approached, lying next to me.
I snuggled against his chest, loving the warmth it brought me. Edward pulled me closer, wrapping his arms around my waist. My eyes closed instantly.
The next day, I woke up in Edward's bed but something was off. I didn't feel arms around me. I looked around me but Edward was nowhere to be found.
That's odd.
Tired, I headed down stairs where everyone was, except Edward.
"Morning Lis, sleep good?" Esme asked, smiling warmly.
I looked around a little bit confused.
"Ah, yeah, I slept alright. Anyone know where Edward is?"
They all turned towards me in shock. Esme responded first.
"He's not in his room?"
I shook my head.
"No."
Esme tense up at this.
"Oh dear."
Worried I asked.
"What?"
Alice giggled.
"Oh nothing, she just worries a lot." Alice said easing some of the tension in the room.
"I'm a mom, it's my job." Esme stated.
Alice sensed my nervousness.
"Don't worry Lis; I'm sure he's fine. Besides, it's a school day. He won't miss that."
Somehow, that didn't comfort me, but I put a smile on for her anyways. Emmett added.
"Yeah, I mean, dudes crazy about you."
I snapped out of my thoughts.
"What?"
Alice slapped the back of his head.
"Ow, what, it's not like it's a big secret, jeeze!" Emmett said rubbing his head.
I was stunned.
Edward was crazy about me?
Was that even possible?
Alice smiled, watching me take it all in.
Come on Lis, we don't want to be late for class." She said, pulling me out the door.
I went to class anxious, looking for Edward, but he was nowhere to be seen. I was confused and from the looks of it so was Alice.
Once school was over, I headed to my car, shocked to find Edward standing by it.
Alice came bouncing over, happily.
"You showed! A little late, but you showed! I knew you would!"
Edward looked less than thrilled.
"Alice, can I talk to Lis alone, for a moment?"
That didn't sound good.
But Alice was oblivious to it.
"Sure, sure, take all the time you need."
I rolled my eyes, watching as Alice skipped cheerfully away.
"So, what's up? You were gone for a while."
Edward sighed now looking at me.
"Yeah, ah, I had some personal things to work out."
Curious, I asked.
"Like what?"
"It's not important; I just wanted to apologize for not being there when you woke up."
I almost laughed.
That was a weird thing to apologize for, but sweet.
"Edward, I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself. I don't need you to protect me."
Edward stiffened, looking hurt.
"Sorry, I must be thinking of someone I once knew."
I froze, realizing who he was referring to, Bella.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean…"
Edward held out his hand, silencing me.
"No, you're right; you can take care of yourself. I guess I'm just use to being needed." He confessed, looking at the ground.
"I need you." I stated, feeling awful for making him feel otherwise.
Edward head quickly snapped up.
"You do?" he asked, sounding surprised.
"Yeah, you're a great friend."
Edward face turned from relieved to serious in matter of seconds.
"Friend. Lis, I don't think I can be friends with you." Edward said as a matter of a fact.
I stood there, confused and hurt, trying, not to let it show.
"Okay?"
Edward continued.
"You see the thing is, I li…"
"Hey Edward's back!" Emmett interrupted, embracing Edward in a bear hug.
Edward awkwardly, got away from his strong grip.
"Yeah."
Upset, I started to walk away.
"Lis, wait!" I heard Edward calling after me.
I ignored him, leaving.