Chapter 4

The club had a decent size crowd, but it didn't take long to get in. I shrugged off my jacket and checked it in at coat check. Then since I didn't see anyone I headed to the bar. I got a water to start off with; I wasn't sure how this night was going go. I started my circuit around the club when I finally heard the voice of an overexcited pixie, "BELLA! Over here Bella!"

"Hey Alice, Emmett!" I glanced at their partners and continued with "Hello Jasper and Rose, I've heard a lot about you both." Where these people part of a cult? Jasper was handsome. He had a lean body like Edward's but he was a little shorter. He had curly blonde hair that framed his face perfectly and striking blue eyes, like the ocean. Rose was hands down the most beautiful girl I have seen, I mean Alice was beautiful, but Rose had long blonde hair, violet eyes, and long legs, she could have easily been a model, I mean a model you would give your soul to look like.

"Hey Bella, it's great to meet you" Jasper said as he waved in my direction.

"Hey Bella, great shoes!" Rose said to me with a smile. From there we fell in to easy conversation. We talked about their move here, how long I've lived in Seattle and even about a few of my tattoos.

"So why freesias?" asked Rose.

"They are my mom's favorite and I love the smell of them."

"And the cupcakes?" Jasper asked with a bit of a chuckle.

"Well a huge part of my life has been about baking, and I felt that it should be represented, kinda strange but I love them."

I had been at the club for about 20 minutes and realized that there was something missing from this picture.

"Hey um where's Edward?" I felt a faint blush crawl up my neck at the mention of his name.

"Oh Eddie left to get a drink, just before you found us, probably got lost" Emmett laughed

"Why don't you go try and find him Bella, you don't have a drink yet anyway" smooth Alice. She just winked at me.

"Yeah sure, be right back" I got up and headed to the bar, and it wasn't hard to spot the full head of bronze hair.

As I approached Edward, a lump formed in my throat. Of course he would find a girl, we were at a bar. I put on my brave face. I would at least let him know his family is waiting.

"UhHh Tanya was it; I really need to be getting back to my family, and uh girlfriend." Edward said uneasily. My heart instantly felt lighter. He may not be into me, but he certainly wasn't into her.

"Well Eddie, I just want to thank you properly for helping me out." The blonde purred to him. Desperate much and he hates the name Eddie.

"That's okay; I just didn't want that guy to take it too far. You're ok." At this point I took it upon myself to step in.

"There you are handsome; I've been waiting for you with the others." The blonde, Tanya instantly shot me a glare while Edward looked at me with relief and happiness floating across his face.

"Hey love, sorry I was helping out Tanya here when she had some unwanted advances." Edward answered while dropping a chaste kiss on my forehead. I enjoyed it far too much for how quickly it was over.

"Aw Sweetie, you are always the gentleman, and that is why I love you." I love you!? Shit Bella, this is just an act. I had to fight the blush as not to blow our cover, but I just wanted to run to the bathroom and hide.

"I love you too" And for two seconds with the way Edward was looking at me, I could have sworn he was telling the truth. I was stunned.

"Well Tanya" Edward spoke up "It was great meeting you, have a great night and be careful"

"Bye Eddie, perhaps I'll see you around." With that she sauntered off. Can't she take the hint?

"Thank you, so much. That was greatly appreciated. I was held hostage for far too long."

"No problem Eddie, haha, but come on everyone is waiting." Edward cringed at the nickname but shook it off as he grabbed the beers and followed behind me.

"Bella, you look absolutely stunning tonight" Edward whispered in my ear and it sent chills down my spine.

"You don't look so bad yourself." And he didn't. He had on fitted jeans with a blue fitted button down, with the sleeves rolled to his elbows. I've never seen anyone more effortless attractive.

"Damn took you long enough and I will have my beer" it was becoming easy to see that Emmett always had something to say.

"Sorry man, got held up unfortunately, but Bella was there to save me" Edward replied giving me a sly smile and wink.

And the night flowed from there. Edward mentioned that he found an apartment downtown which was actually close to mine, but a quick drive to the university. By the time midnight rolled around I was bushed and told the gang I was heading out. Alice asked if we could go out to dinner tomorrow and I agreed. I wished everyone a good night and let them know I would see them tomorrow. As I was heading to the exit after grabbing my coat I felt a tap on my shoulder.

"Hey Bella, um I just want to make sure you get a cab ok."

"Thanks Edward, but they usually pull up right outside, I'll be ok."

"Oh right, well…um ok you caught me. I really wanted to know if you wanted to hang out tomorrow. I need to get some things for my apartment and I figured since you live here you kn-"

"Edward," I cut off his babbling, he was too cute. "I'd love to hang out tomorrow. Give me your phone" I added my number in his phone, and he called me so I had his number.

"Great! I'll um call you in the morning, not too early of course and we can meet up."

"Sounds great. Good night Edward."

"Good night Bella, sweet dreams"

I hopped into a cab, and headed home, not 5 minutes later my phone received a text.

I can't wait to see you again.

-E

He was so sweet. I texted him back quickly

I'm looking forward to it.

-B

I used his phrase from earlier in the day. Yup, it is official, I'm falling down the rabbit hole for Edward Cullen, and there's no use trying to climb back up.