I overslept again! Last two weeks of summer vacay. -_-

This should have been up two hours ago, I'm so sorry for the long wait. I'm done with the next chap so expect an update tomorrow. Thank you for all your reviews on the previous chap.

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Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight.

Something I Need

Chapter 6 – Blue

(BPOV)

It had been two weeks since Edward and I talked things out. Our old relationship was slowly coming back and I couldn't be happier. My best friend was finally back.

I spend lunch with him and Alice everyday and it was starting to become a routine for us. Sometimes I feel like we were kids again. I feel like an average person when I'm with them. They never treated me like someone was different from them. I really wish I had siblings; I envy Edward and Alice's relationship.

Today was Seth's flight back to Seattle so we'd be hanging out in my place later tonight. I couldn't wait to see him again; I have so many things to tell him. I need to tell him about Edward and Alice and maybe we can all go out together. It would surely be fun.

Edward and Alice just went home and I was on my way to my car when I spotted a rose, again, on the windshield. It was blue this time. Two days ago, a yellow rose magically appeared on my windshield and a note saying: I care for you. The following day, it was an orange one and a note saying: I'm fascinated with the way you talk. The note for today says: I wish it is possible for us to be together.

There was a part of me that thought of the act as stalkerish, but there was also a part of me, the girly girl part of me that found this very sweet. Seth shouldn't know about this though. He was one jealous boyfriend and guys around here were smart enough not to mess with him. This one, though, my uh…secret admirer was brave enough to give me this.

I wonder what color the rose would be tomorrow.

Ugh! Stop thinking about him, Bella, you have Seth, a perfect boyfriend who cares and loves you.

As usual, the drive home was short and uneventful. I thought I was going to die when I was in the elevator. I was unlucky enough that a group of young men who just got out of the gym in the ground floor were also inside it. My unit was on the thirtieth floor and theirs on the thirty-second. I had to hold my breath for almost three minutes. It was hell and I thanked God when I finally got out of the foul-smelling box.

I have almost two hours until Seth comes.

I took a quick shower and started the dinner. I'd be cooking seafood marinara, Seth's favorite and creamy mushroom soup. I was pretty messy while cooking so I had to rush cleaning the kitchen.

I was only placing the plates on the table when the doorbell rang. I opened the door and Seth was standing outside, grinning widely. Without thinking, I launched myself to him.

"Did you miss me?" he asked me sweetly.

"Yes, so much. I wish I could come with you. I was really sad when you said that you will be extending your stay for a week and a few more days," I murmured, nuzzling my face on his chest.

"I missed my mom and she wouldn't let me go," he said, pulling away from me. The smile on his face was gone when we went inside.

It made me wonder if there was something wrong.

We had dinner and he gave me compliments about my cooking as usual. He said that it was better than the food from a five-star restaurant. The comment made me blush lightly and I gave him a thankful smile.

He brought dessert, mango cheese cake and we ate it while watching a movie.

He had been quiet after dinner and that wasn't normal for him. Seth never ran out of something to say but for the past hour, I had done all the talking and he would only talk when asked.

"Seth, is something wrong?" I asked worriedly.

A few moments of silence passed and each ticking second was killing me. I hated suspense and surprises. They made me nervous as hell.

And finally he talked.

"Bella, I don't know how to say this without hurting you, but we have to break up. I found this girl—"

I couldn't hear more of it so I interjected.

"How long have you been together?" I asked, blinking back my tears.

"Six months," he answered truthfully.

The guilty look on his face didn't change the way I feel right now.

"Six months ago you went to Greece too," I said in realization.

"Yes and I met her. I wasn't sure of my feeling for her yet so..."

"So didn't break up with me, so you kept your relationship with her from me. Does she know that you have a girlfriend here? Did you cheat on her, too?" I taunted.

"I told her three months ago. That was when I realized that I loved her. This time, she told me that if I didn't break up with you—"

"More than you said you loved me? You're choosing her over me?"

Silence was all he gave me. I didn't have to wait for his answer because it was pretty obvious.

I couldn't help my tears from falling. I was so angry at him I want to hit him and scream at him but I felt weak and small. If I was standing, I would've fallen to my knees already.

What could I do? Fight for him?

I think no.

"I'm really sorry, Bells. I should have told you, but I didn't want to hurt you. You are also my best friend. I want us to stay friends."

"After what you did, you expect us to stay friends? What the hell, Seth? Maybe if you told me six months ago, there would have been a chance that we'll friends. You lied to me. Please leave my house before I kill you," I said coldly, looking straight into his eyes. He flinched and then nodded.

All too soon, I was all alone, cold and in tears. I hate myself for and trusting him so much.

I thought what we were for forever, I thought he was the one. He never made me feel that there was another girl; he was goddamn good at pretending he loved me more than a friend. I should have noticed that he was a little distant lately. He barely kissed me and if ever he did, it was only a peck on the lips or on the forehead.

It was almost midnight and I was still lying on the couch, sulking. I really need someone to talk to. The silence was driving me insane.

I called Angela first but her phone was off. She was probably at Ben's place. I also called Claire but she said she was finishing her reports. Where were my friends when I needed them?

I dialed Edward's number hesitantly. I was afraid that I was going to disturb him at work or that he might already be sleeping. I'm sure he was tired from all his jobs and he had to wake up early tomorrow.

It rang only once before he answered. "Bella?"

I managed to suppress my tears while I was talking to Claire, but I couldn't help them as soon as I heard Edward's voice.

"E…Edward," I squeaked.

"Are you alright? Are you crying?" he asked worriedly.

"I'm not okay," I admitted, "Seth and I broke up. He cheated on me, I can't believe he did that. He said he loved me and that we would get married one day and have kids."

"Do you want me to go there?" His voice was very soothing.

"Yes, please. I need someone to talk to," I pleaded.

"I'll be there in a few. My shift ends in like five minutes."

His words kind of made me feel better in a strange way. I wish he could be here now.

"Thank you."

What do you think? What will Edward do now?

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-ishi :)