Chapter 4: We Meet Again

Edward had been walking for a few minutes when the rain started. He put his hood up to cover his bronze hair. When he was almost to school, he saw a rusting red truck noisily make its way down the road, pulling into the student parking lot.

He watched the driver get out, a small crowd engulfing her as she stepped out of her truck. Among those in the crowd, Edward could see Alice Brandon, a sweet girl that barely came up to his shoulder and said hi to him sometimes. Her boyfriend, Jasper Whitlock, walking beside her, his arm wrapped delicately around her tiny waist. He also saw Rosalie Hale, the cheer leading captain, who was holding on to her boyfriend, Emmett McCarthy, the quarterback for the football team.

And then he saw the face of the girl that had stepped out of the truck. It was the girl Edward had seen the night before, in the bank. He stopped dead in his tracks as he realized who the girl was. How could he ever have thought he had a chance with her? A girl that popular would never go for him, a loner. Especially a girl like Isabella Swan.

Edward continued walking, but watched in horror as Tyler Crowley pushed his way to Bella's side, wrapping his arm around her waist. She looked disgusted and immediately pulled away. Tyler's face turned red, rejection completely visible in his eyes. A chorus of chortles followed his wasted attempts, the loudest laugh coming from Eric Yorkie.

Edward shook his head slightly and looked down, watching the sidewalk pass beneath his feet. He entered the parking lot just as the first bell rang, the students scattering to go to their classes. With the rain and the students around in a storm as they rushed to class, Edward didn't see her, and she didn't see the small hole. And then, as usual, she tripped, colliding with him.

Edward felt the impact, surprised, and fell back, Bella landing on his chest. Bella looked at him, her eyes wide with surprise. Edward looked up at her, entranced by her eyes.

"Oh, my gosh. I am so sorry, I didn't mean to fall on you," Bella said, apologetically, as she got up, trying to brush herself off.

"Oh, no, really. It's okay, I probably should've caught you. I'm really sorry," Edward said kindly as he lifted himself up.

"Are you sure you're okay? You don't need a doctor or anything?" she said, her eyes saying sorry, "Do you need anything? I mean, is there anything I can do for you, because I really, really did not mean to do that."

"No, no, really. It's okay. I'm Edward, by the way, Edward Cullen." He reached out his hand.

"I'm Bella Swan," she said, shaking his hand.

"Well, I better go or I'll be late. I hope to see you around again!" Edward waved, then turned to go to his first period.

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Bella took her place by Alice just as the last bell rang.

"What happened to you?" Alice whispered, eying Bella's soaked jeans.

"I...fell?" Bella hesitated.

"Again? Bella the way you fall, I'm surprised that you haven't broken anything," Alice hissed to her, mumbling under her breath something about getting Bella some new clothes.

"Well, you wouldn't believe where I fell this time," Bella said excitedly.

"Where? On Mike Newton?" Alice sarcastically asked in a bitter tone.

Bella's face dropped. "Alice, be serious, please."

"Just tell me," Alice interjected.

"Well you remember that beautiful guy we saw in the bank last night?"

"Sure, but I'm not gonna say that he's beautiful. I've got Jasper for that," Alice stated impatiently, then she understood.

"Whoa, are you serious?! You fell on him?! Bella, you don't even know him," Alice said.

"Yeah, I know, but he's just so handsome, and I love his eyes, I mean, how many people do you see with eyes that green? And his hair is just amazing. And his face is so perfect. Oh, and his lips, the shape of them is so wonderful, I just-"

"Bella," Alice interrupted, "Stop rambling. Now, I've got this figured out: Congratulations! You're in love!"

AN: i hope you guys are enjoying the story! and you know...i really do like reviews...

I would also appreciate if you guys would read my other fanfics:

Day of Night

When the Sun Meets the Horizon (sequel to Day of Night)

Have a Nice Trip!