Hey guys!

No, I have not fallen off the face of the earth, school started. (AHHHH!) I've had so much work! I don't think teachers understand the concept of easing in.

Anyway, I wasn't planning on posting tonight, but lucky for you, my friend Veronica (Veronicareader) (sends big shout out!:) ) helped me out with my geometry homework at lunch today! YAY!! So I was able to post tonight!!

So, anyway, I have a challenge for you at the bottom of the page. Be sure to read it. Thank you to everyone who reviewed!!

:) goalicego

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Chapter 6

A few weeks later Edward called me and invited me over to his house. I got into my old red truck and drove over to his house before lunch.

As soon as I parked, Edward was at my door, smiling and opening it for me. He took my hand, "Hello."

"Hi," I said, feeling the heat in my cheeks. He brushed his fingers over my blush and smiled wider.

"I'm so happy you came."

"Of course," I said. "Why wouldn't I?"

"I don't know. I just sort of panicked, thinking you'd changed your mind."

This time I was the one who, having to reach up on my tiptoes, lightly kissed his cheek. His expression immediately changed; he looked enchanted. He smiled wider. "Thank you."

"No problem."

Edward led me up a few steps to a porch that ran the length of the whole first floor. His house looked amazing; it was so big. He opened the door for me. The inside was even more beautiful. It was so light, so open.

Edward led me over to the couches where his parents were. They were smiling.

"Mom, Dad, this is Bella," he said. I think Edward could sense that I was nervous because he started rubbing soothing circles, with his thumb, on my hand.

"It's very nice to meet you, Bella," Edward's mother said. She stepped forward and gave me a hug.

"It's nice to meet you too, Mrs. Cullen."

"You can call me Esme." I smiled. Edward's father stepped forward then, to shake my hand.

"And you can call me Carlisle. I'm very happy to know you."

"You too," I said. I didn't really know what to say.

Edward spoke then. "Well, I'm just going to show Bella around, if that's okay."

"Of course!" Esme said. "Please feel at home Bella."

"Thank you," I said.

Edward showed me the rest of his house, but what I couldn't get out of my head, was the look of the grand piano sitting right at the entrance hall of the house. I was trying to imaging Edward sitting there, playing it.

We ended up in his room. It was a cool room. The whole back wall was made of glass, and it was a wonderful view. He also had a huge cabinet overflowing with CDs.

"Wow. What a collection! It's amazing!"

"You really think so?"

"Definitely. Your house is beautiful. It's so light, so welcoming," I told him.

"Well, thanks. I'll tell Esme; she absolutely loves complements like that."

"There is one thing I was wondering…" I trailed off.

"What's that?" he asked.

"Will you play the piano for me? I've been anxiously waiting to hear you play something."

He smiled, "Alright." He took my hand and led me back downstairs to the piano. He sat me down next to him. He placed his fingers on the keys, but then turned back to me. "Don't be a harsh critic, though!" he teased.

"We'll see," I smiled.

He began playing then. It was amazing! It flowed wonderfully. His fingers glided over the keys. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard, besides his voice of course. "Wow," was all I could say.

He smiled wider, "I'm glad you like it!" He continued playing for me. "You know, my whole family really likes you already."

I blushed.

"Actually, they liked you before they even met you. They were extremely happy when I met you because I stopped mopping around everywhere. Esme absolutely adores you; she is happy because I'm happy."

"I'm glad," was all I could say.

"You've completely won my parents over. That's one pair down one to go."

I frowned at this. "Well, we don't have to rush the second pair. Do we?"

"I guess not, but I think it would be nice if they knew. Then we could spend more time together."

I smiled. "That does sound like an appealing offer…"

Edward had played two upbeat songs, and now changed to a slower piece that was just, if not more beautiful. I found myself staring into his beautiful green eyes. He stared into my eyes as well, and after about twenty seconds, I couldn't hear the piano anymore.

I felt like I was looking deeply into his soul, and in an odd way, saw that he cared for me too. He started bending his face down to mine, slowly. I could feel the heat rising. My heart was beating uncontrollably. There were all these emotions playing out for me. I was scared because I had never kissed anyone in this way before. Was I ready? Of course I was. I loved him. The most prominent emotion, though, was pure joy,. Excitement flooded through me.

He was now just a couple centimeters away, but the front door burst open. "Hey Bella!" Emmett yelled.

Edward and I jumped and straightened up. "Hey Emmett!" I said. He gave me a huge bear hug.

"It's great to see you Bella!" he told me. "Especially here!" Edward elbowed him. "Yeah," he continued. "I didn't think he'd have the courage to bring you here." Edward glared at him. "Anyway, have you guys done anything fun?" He raised his eyebrows. He made the words sound dirty, by the way he said them.

I blushed, "Edward was just playing the piano for me. He is amazing on those keys." I smiled at Edward.

"Right," Emmett said. "That cannot be the only fun thing you've done." We both stared at him. "Oh, come on! Are you kidding me? We've got a couple amateurs here!"

I felt my cheeks burning. "Emmett! Leave! Now!" Edward said.

"Thanks. It's nice to know I'm so loved," Emmett said. Edward glared at him. "Well, I guess I better go clean my room and scrub the floors," Emmett said dramatically. "Especially since I won't have any help at all."

"Great! Will you do my house after?" I asked. "Thanks so much!" I told his stunned face before grabbing Edward's hand and running out the front door.

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Thanks for reading, as always.

So, I've got a challenge for you. Since I don't really have time to write during the week, I will have to be doing it on the weekends, and there will be fewer posts. :( I've also noticed that my story is getting a lot of hits, and only like 5 reviews per chapter.

So… I've decided that if you give me 38 reviews by Saturday, I will dedicate the whole day to writing! (It's a good thing I have Monday off!) If you give me 50 reviews, I'll spend Saturday and Sunday doing nothing but writing. Then, I will post at least 3 times next week!!

It only takes a few minutes! You can tell me anything you want. You could say things like: Do you like it? Not enough drama? Want more of a certain character? Do you have any ideas for things to do? If you would like me to read your fanfiction.

So please review and make me happy!!

:) goalicego