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How are you guys? Here's Chapter 4 of my story.

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Just the overprotective brother, Alex.

Chapter Four: New Connection

I went by the restroom and looked at my reflection at the mirror. I combed my fingers through my hair and it flowed out beautifully from my crown to my nape. I smiled and went out. I could see my fellow students filing in to the room 2 meters from here. By the time I got by the door, the bell rang.

So much for free-time chat. Bummer. I thought to myself and frowned. Oh my God. What are you thinking? Okay Bella, snap out of it. You are not going to let yourself drool over Mr. Edward, okay? Please. No more unusual trances and daydreaming.

I nodded and walked towards my seat. I placed my books down and exhaled quietly.

Honestly, I know I'm going insane. Not because of Edward himself but because of how I think and act when he's the topic of my illusion. I don't know what to do. I think I'm really falling for him. There's something that bugs me though. I feel that deep down inside, there's something in him that he's not showing me or anyone else. I don't know if I'm just being paranoid or what. I just feel it because what he did during the accident was beyond him. He himself clarified that he's not the hater type. So who is he?

"Bella?" someone called me. It was Jessica. I smiled at her and she passed me a crumpled note. I flipped it open and it said:

Do you want to eat lunch together? ~J

I pouted and wrote down on it. I allowed my hair to make a screen so that Mrs. Watkins won't be able to see me.

Can't. I'll be eating with my brother. But you can join us if you want to. ~B

I placed the paper on her desk and seconds later, I could hear her scribbling. She slid it down the table and I quickly grabbed it.

Is it okay? I mean aren't this your brother and sister bonding? ~J

I smiled and turned around. I gave her two thumbs up and mouthed 'it's okay'. She nodded and giggled as I turned my head to the board. The time flew as always and made me long for the day to end.

-OoO-

At lunch, Jessica and I walked to the cafeteria. It was awkwardly silent since we barely know each other. I waved at some of the familiar faces passing by and we stopped on an empty table.

"What do you went Bella? It's all on me." She said and smiled widely at me.

"No. It's okay." I said. "Alex will be the one who'll be buying me my food, Jess."

"Oh. Okay." She nodded and stood to buy her food. I looked around and I saw Edward by the athletes' table with his friends. I glanced at him then looked away almost too soon. My brother was already walking towards the table I was in.

"Hey Bells." He kissed my forehead and sighed. "I'm tired. So? How were your classes?"

"Bearable." I laughed as Jessica placed his food tray on the table. "Oh, Alex. Jessica will be eating with us today."

"Sure." He smiled at her and they introduced themselves to each other. As they talked and talked, I started to feel a bit sleepy. Since it was my free time, I decided to stay by my paradise and sleep there for a while. I guess nobody could catch me there.

"I have to go." I whispered at Alex's ear. "I have to run Jess."

"Where are you going, Bells?" he asked me. "How about your lunch?"

"I'm full." I ignored his first question and fleeted out of the hall and unto my haven. I got so excited that I practically ran and busted through every door that I walk to. When I reached the garden, I sighed. As always, it took my breath away. It was beautiful and serene. I could never get used to this place.

"You dropped this." Someone said softly. The first thing my eye caught was my white wristlet my mother gave me. My eyes grew round and I snatched it away from the founder's hand.

"Th-Thank You." I stammered and sat by the benches. I inhaled deeply and looked at the founder's face.

Edward.

He was staring at me and I cleared my throat loud enough for him to hear. He smiled and went to lean by an old maple tree. I placed my bag on my side and bit my lip. "What are you doing here?"

"I saw you run away. I thought you and your brother fought." He simply answered. "Did you?"

"No." I grinned and patted the seat next to me. "Don't just stand there."

He happily sat beside me and I moved a little to maximize the empty space. "Whose is it?"

"What?" I asked while eyeing my wristlet. "This?"

He nodded and turned his torso so that he could face me. I smiled to myself and stroked the bracelet with my fingertips. "It was my mom's. She gave it to me the year before she died."

"I'm sorry." He whispered.

"I don't know why she loves to wear this. I thought it has Voodoo Magic that's why she won't take it off." I laughed and continued. "Then I realized that I made it for her when I was young. I knew because I wrote my initial at the back of it. She said it was a friendship bracelet that I made during summer camp."

He grabbed my hand and checked the wristlet. I blushed at the touch of his hand and looked away. There was a static feeling when his touch connected to my skin. It was awakening to tell you the truth.

"It's nice."

"Thanks." I slowly pulled my hand away and it landed on my lap and an idea shot through my head. "Hey. Is it your free period?"

"Yeah. You?" he asked and I nodded. "Well, can we—"

"That's what I was thinking." I blurted out and opened my bag. It was then that I realized: my book was at my locker. "Damn."

"What?" he looked at me as I pinched the bridge of my nose and closed my eyes.

"I forgot my book." I muttered and looked at him. "My locker is at the other side of the building. It would take me forever to get it."

"We can use mine." Edward offered. I cocked my head to the side and shook my head as if to clear my thoughts. I guess Edward knew what I was thinking and so he answered my questions. "I brought my book everywhere with me so that if ever we'll meet, we could study."

"Let's start?" I asked him. He nodded and our tutorial began. It was a nice feeling when I helped someone especially if that someone is a person I'm beginning to like. Two hours passed and we decided that it was enough for the day. I totally agreed. I was tired and I wasn't able to get my sleep so that made it even worse. I still have one class to take and Edward has two so we both went to our separate ways.

"See you." I smiled softly and turned around. This was the best day ever!

"Bella?" he called my name gently. It was the sweetest tone I have ever heard in my entire life. I smiled and turned my head. "You look beautiful in your dress."

I laughed and he joined me. I nodded once then walked slowly towards Building B.

"Bella?" he called me again and this time, he caught my arm. He turned me slowly and pecked my cheek. "Thank You."

I blushed deeply and I looked down. "W-Welcome."

He slowly released my hand and I walked again. This time, I walked really fast.

Oh my God! He kissed me! On the cheek! Oh dear. This is not turning out well. Bella, it was just a thank you kiss. Duh! It was nothing. That was his token of appreciation.

"Yeah. It is." I sighed and shook the thought out of my mind. "He was just saying thank you."

My class went by in a jiffy since Mr. Roberts has an appointment with his dentist. He bid farewell to us and all of us inside became wild short after he left. Others were texting and chatting with their boyfriends and girlfriends through their cellphones. Others were sleeping. Others were gossiping about the outfit of the cafeteria lady. It was jaw-dropping to watch. Instead of staying here with the Neanderthals, I decided to just go home and rest. I grabbed my bag and as I got out, I passed by many classrooms. One of which Edward was in. His eyes snapped from the board and his attention landed to me. I gasped and smiled. He smiled back widely and his friend tapped him on the shoulder. He looked at him, his smile fading and looked back at the board with a hard expression. I sighed and took a taxi.

Ring! Ring! Ring!

"Hello?" I answered my phone. "B here."

"Hey Bella!" someone chirped on my phone. My back stood straight and I pressed my phone on my ear even harder. I can recognize the voice. Was it…?

"Alice?" I yelled and she giggled. "Oh my God! Alice!"

"Bella!" I laughed at the sound of her voice and made me teary-eyed. "How are you Bells?"

"I'm still breathing. Don't worry about me." I babbled. "How about you? You sound different."

"That's because I am different." I heard Rosalie snort from the background. Rosalie was Alice's older sister yet they hang out like they have the same age. The Hale family are very much rich. Their parents own thousands of restaurants world wide and they are very close to my family. "Shut up Rose."

"Whatever." She said.

"What took you so long to call? You do realize I have been waiting." I told her and she laughed.

"That's because I wanted you to miss me." I paid the taxi driver and went inside the house. "I guess it worked."

I turned the knob of the door and looked for Charlie. It was his day-off so I knew he was in the house somewhere. When I slid the glass window by the backyard open, I dropped my things on the ground. I gaped at what I saw. It was… It was…

What or Who do you think was at the backyard?

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