WARNING: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT. But I DO own an Edward action figure. :D :D :D
Okay ya'll. So here's another chapter of my story. First off I would like to give a BIG ROUND of applause for my new beta...drum roll please...jaimelotr4ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAY!!!! Words couldn't express how excited I was that she accepted my humble request. :D :D :D I would also like to thank some loyal reviewers....connor-rox, Nick1488, ritarocks, and HDCullen for reviewing the last chapter I wrote. Okay you guys are probably getting bored with my Author's Note...so
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She answered the door, a wide smile on her ecstatic façade. My eyes trailed downward to her amazing body, admiring every feminine curve she had. She was wearing tight skinny jeans paired with a pair of ballet flats. I almost laughed at the absence of heels. Nothing too complicated for my Bella.
My Bella? I thought to myself. Is she mine? I knew nothing would please me more than to call her mine.
And have my tongue in her mouth, sucking and biting on her bottom lip, my hands in her hair pressing her closer to me…Pull yourself together Cullen.
I came out of my stupor and grazed my eyes further up. Her gray t-shirt was simple but extremely alluring. It hugged her wonderfully, yet hung loosely at her waist. I wondered idly if she was wearing that sexy sapphire blue bra under the shirt.
"Mmmmm…" I muttered softly to myself.
"Edward?" She asked, noticing my needy sigh.
"Bella." I answered, my voice unintentionally husky. I cleared my throat quickly, running my fingers through my hair. "Good morning," I began again, my voice much more composed. "I trust you slept well?"
She smiled and stretched, reaching her arms over her head, arching her back. I suppressed a groan again, diverting my eyes from her chest. She was being so innocently seductive! Surely she knew what she was doing to me. Surely she knew how much I wanted her.
"I slept very well, thank you." I smiled at her, trying desperately to keep my raging teenage hormones in check.
"Care to tell me why you slept so well?" I asked, curious as to what her brilliant mind dreams about.
She simply smiled again and shook her head. "Not a chance,"
I sighed as I feigned disappointment.
She slapped my arm and I fake winced, teasing her again.
I tried again to break her adorably stubborn one-track mind. "Please?" I asked softly, my eyes smoldering, attempting to "dazzle" her as she so eloquently phrased it. Her chocolate eyes were slightly glazed over, her luscious lips parted as she stared into my eyes.
"Maybe…" She said very softly, her eyes still locked with mine. I leaned in closer, tucking a lock of her silky mahogany hair behind her ear. She subconsciously moved closer, closing the gap between our bodies. Her sweet breath flowed across my face as she held my gaze. I reached one hand up to cup her chin in my hand, stroking her cheek with my thumb. It would have been so easy to kiss her in that moment. It would have been so easy to get what I wanted.
But I couldn't. Not yet.
She only has a crush on me. I thought to myself. Not I, however. I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with this incredible girl before me. So I would treat her with respect all my days. I would wait for her forever.
I tucked her chin down and kissed her forehead in the same manner as before and pulled away, resisting the growing temptation to pull her into the heated kiss I had been longing for. She sighed heavily against, making my heart skip a beat. Could she possibly want me as much as I wanted her? No. No she couldn't. It was impossible. Improbable. I started to move away when she caught me by surprise as she wrapped her arms around my waist, resting her head on my chest.
"I wanted to stay close to you…" She mumbled almost incoherently. My heart stopped then picked up double time.
She does what to be with me. I thought to myself.
"Edward," she whispered quietly. "I can feel your heart beating…it's beating so fast."
I smiled at her and whispered, "It only beats for you."
She looked up at me, incredulous. "What are you saying Edward?"
I looked down at her lovingly, desperately hoping that she could see the love in my eyes. "I'm saying that…"
I was cut off mid-sentence by a loud car horn getting louder as it approached. "
"EDWARD!" A low voice bellowed. I closed my eyes and groaned in frustration knowing precisely who the voice belonged to.
"Dude, we've been looking everywhere for you. But Jasper thought you'd be here with—" I cut him off silently, my livid expression conveying my feelings perfectly. He shot me an apologetic glance, but I just narrowed my eyes into slits as I stared unblinkingly at him with fury. She pulled away as did I; reluctant to let her go and forced a smile.
"Hey Emmett." She called through a tight smile.
"Wassup, Bella?" He answered with a grin.
I turned to her again, attempting to apologize with my eyes. She smiled back, easy to forgive and forget, all tightness gone from her incredible lips. I pressed my forehead to hers, never breaking the contact of our eyes.
"We'll be late if we don't head out now. Are you ready to go?" I asked quietly.
She smiled and nodded then gestured for me to wait, holding one finger in the air as she quickly shuffled through her house. She came back moments later with her bag draped over her shoulder, a pleasant smile on her lovely face. I smiled back at her and held out my hand for her to take. She was taken aback by this small act, yet took it eagerly. As her cool, soft hand touched my skin, a shock coursed through my body. Our hands locked perfectly together, her fingers falling easily into the gaps between mine. Perfection. Could she feel it too?
I began to lead her towards my car and she walked beside me her hands still in mine. I courteously held the car door open for her and closed it behind her again. I briskly walked around the front, climbing in smoothly and buckling my seat belt. She had already fastened hers fortunately. I would not have been able to resist kissing her if her hadn't.
We rode in silence to school. The anxiety and thrill of first love were compelling me to fill the silence with witty banter or compliments or questions. But she seemed perfectly content to just enjoy each other's company. I parked my car in my usual space and almost as quickly as I unbuckled, I was opening the door for her.
She smiled up at me again and got out of my car, stumbling over her feet on the wet pavement. I let out a soft chuckle as she blushed furiously. She mumbled something to herself, hiding her face behind her gorgeous hair.
"What was that?" I asked, an amused smile in my voice.
"I said," she began turning towards me but not meeting my gaze. "I hate when I blush."
I chuckled again and kissing her cheek, reveling at the way her iridescent skin flushed scarlet at one touch from me.
"I absolutely adore when you blush," I replied as I tilted her chin up to stare lovingly into her beautiful eyes. "Don't be embarrassed," I murmured as I tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.
"Let's go," I murmured. "I'll escort you to your first class."
I reached out my hand for her to take, longing for her fingers to be locked with mine again. She once again, took it eagerly and entwined our fingers together. We walked down the hall together, ignoring the bewildered stares shot in our direction. We arrived at her class and I reluctantly let go of her hand.
"So," she said after a moment. "See you in Biology?"
I smiled at her and shook my head.
"No," I began and watched as her expression fell. "I'll see you before then; at lunch. Well, that is if you want to sit with me at lunch. I would really love if you would but I mean you don't have to if you don't want to. I understand if you have prior arrangements for lunch and you can't sit with—" She cut me off, smiling and pressing one finger to my lips.
"I would love to sit with you, Edward. I'm honored that you'd even ask." She replied with a wide smile.
"Wonderful," I exclaimed. "I'll wait for you in the hall outside the library. Is that okay?" I asked, cocking my head to the side slightly.
"That's perfect." She replied with an easy smile. "I'll see you then."
"Yes. I'll see you then." I replied, nodding my head slightly in confirmation.
"Bye Edward." She said as she slowly turned to walk into her class. And just like that, I was standing alone in the corridor, a inane smile on my face.
"Mmmm…goodbye, love." I mumbled to myself as I hurried off to my first class.
BPOV
I had never felt this way before in my life. It was crazy to be so completely in love with someone as perfect as Edward. He was polite and gentlemanly. He was courteous and brilliant. He was strong and….mmmmm…gorgeous. And those eyes. I swooned inwardly. Those piercing green eyes that were the windows to his beautiful soul. I found myself thinking about the way he had dazzled me this morning. The way those eyes had mesmerized me. When I had wrapped my arms around his waist, his intoxicating scent only pushed me further into a trance. The hypnotizing beat of his heart. His silky voice had told me that his heart only beat for me.
What did it mean? Did he love me the same desperate way I loved him? No, impossible. He couldn't. Why would her love me? I was just…Bella Swan. There was absolutely nothing special about me. And he was….Edward Cullen. A completely different species. One that I didn't think existed until I moved to the dreary town of Forks. His unruly bronze hair and adorable nose. His masculine jaw line and his amazingly soft lips. His slender neck trailing down to his wide shoulders and muscular chest and abdomen. His strong arms that lead to his large hands and long fingers. Did he feel that tingling felling when we held hands? I certainly did.
"Psst! Bella!" Angela whispered over the monotonous whine of my teacher.
"What?" I whispered back quietly.
"Why are you staring off into space like that? You always pay attention in class..."
I gave her a knowing smiled and she smiled widely back at me. "It's Edward isn't it!" She spoke a little more loudly.
"Shhh." I whispered with my finger to my lips then smiled again.
"I knew it!" She mouthed with excitement in her eyes. She was such an amazing friend. I motioned for her to write a note. She took a piece of notebook paper and began to write. A few moments later, she passed the slip of paper to me.
Are you the one who's gonna be waiting at the talent show on the front row?!
I smiled at her and nodded. She squealed inaudibly and I responded in my clumsy scrawl.
Why yes, yes I am. But don't tell anyone! I want Edward to be surprised! Oh and by the way, I won't be at the table at lunch. I'm sitting with Edward and his family. Sorry, Angie.
She smiled and nodded again.
"I won't!" She whispered. "And it's totally fine." I sighed happily to myself and began counting the moments until lunch.
Two hours and seven minutes.
EPOV
Seven minutes. Seven minutes. Seven minutes. I kept telling myself. I began fidgeting impatiently in my seat as I waited for the bell to chime. I began gathering my belongings so I could quickly make my way to the door.
"And for tonight's assignment, Mr. Cullen," Mr. Barrett said from directly behind me, startling me. "Is to write a two-page paper on…" his voice continued to drone endlessly as I gradually slipped out of attentiveness only watching the clock as the moments passed so painfully slow. I tapped on the desk with my finger tips.
Five, four, three, two…one! I thought as the bell rang and I raced toward the door and down the hall to the library corridor. She wasn't there yet, so I had a moment to compose myself and calm my frantic nerves before she came. I ran my fingers through my hair and leaned casually against the wall, folding my arms across my chest as I inhaled deeply, waiting for her to come around the corner.
I heard footsteps approaching me and a sharp intake of breath. I looked up immediately, knowing who was there and smiled crookedly at my angel.
Her delicious lips were parted slightly as she gawked at me, and I smirked at her. This girl was doing wonders for my self-confidence. I walked slowly over to her much in the same way she had the night she had come to work on our Biology project.
I smiled crookedly at her when we were close enough to where our bodies were inches apart and so agonizingly close together and I took her hand in mine, entwining our fingers together.
"Ready?" I murmured in her ear.
She gulped and nodded slowly, her lips still parted as we walked down the hall to the cafeteria. She almost tripped over her feet because of the way she was staring at me. I loved having this effect on her! Was it possible that I could have the same effect on her as she did on me? I almost laughed aloud at the absurdity of that thought. Impossible. We entered the cafeteria, making our way through the line and ignoring the unnecessary stares and whispers that seemingly came from everyone in the cafeteria.
I placed one hand on the small of her back and ushered her towards my table, resisting the growing temptation to slip my hand just a little lower. By some miracle, I managed to make it to the table without a single crack in my gentlemanly façade and even pulled out the chair for her before I sat down. My siblings and their girlfriends would soon be joining us, but for right now, I just wanted to enjoy our time alone together.
"Bella?" I asked softly after a few bites into my pizza.
"Yes?" She immediately turned her attention to me, ignoring her previous engagements. She looked up into my eyes with such a beautiful expression. So innocent, but passionate at the same time. My mind turned to mush when our gaze locked and her deep brown eyes were melting my soul.
"I—I, uhh...." I stuttered incoherently, trying to find my mind to tell her I loved her.
"Stop being so articulate, Edward." I heard a giggle come from behind me, knowing exactly who it was.
"I'll keep that in mind, Alice," I rolled my eyes as I turned toward her. Jasper was beside her, holding her hand delicately as they sat down together.
"Hey, Bella!" She exclaimed, smiling at her.
Bella smiled back. "Hey, Alice."
"Bella! Edward's main squeeze!" A booming voice came from behind me. "It's about time you two are together." Emmett and Rosalie came into view and Emmett looked at Bella and whispered, "Edward here has had his little crush on you for quite some time."
Bella blushed profusely before looking incredulously up at me. I smiled lovingly at her and nodded in confirmation only causing her to blush more.
"So, what brings you to our humble little table." Alice asked excitedly.
"Edward just asked if I wanted to sit with him today and I said yes." She shrugged nonchalantly.
Alice beamed at me and then returned to her conversation with Bella as I continued to play with a few strands of her hair.
"Yo, Bella!" Emmett interrupted. "You going to the talent show tonight?"
"Yep." She told him with a smile then proceeded to exchange a look with Alice, who smiled widely in return.
"What time do we have to be here tonight to get ready for the show?" I asked Jasper and Emmett.
"Uh, I think we have to be here at like…" Emmett started.
"Seven. The show starts at eight and we're going last so we need to be ready when we go up." Jasper finished.
I nodded my head. "So we need to leave the house around six-thirty?"
They shrugged. "I guess."
"Rose and I will be over at the house too, boys." Alice said with a huge smile on her face. "But don't wait for us to get ready, and don't come looking for us. I don't want you to see us until the show."
"Whatever you want my little pixie." Jasper said.
I feigned a gag as Emmett muttered, "Kiss ass."
Bella laughed her sweet, musical laugh and this mindless chatter continued. Alice was talking to Bella about what great friends they'd be and how she could take her shopping and I could have sworn Bella winced ever so slightly at that thought. I stifled a chuckle. After a little while, the lunch bell rang and I proceeded to walk hold out my hand for Bella and escort her to Biology quite eagerly. She smiled at me and reached out to take my hand, but Alice snatched her away before I could blink. She pulled Bella over to the side to discuss something with her. Bella's expression seemed to turn into a grimace but then back to a happy smile within moments. I was extremely curious and was dying of curiosity. What was Alice saying to her?
BPOV
I reached out to take Edward's hand, ready for our fingers to be locked together again when suddenly I felt an insistent tug on my arm, pulling me away from him. Alice spun me around so she could talk to me.
"Bella," she whispered conspiratorially.
"Alice," I whispered in the same tone, clearly amused. "Why are we whispering?"
"Because. Okay, Bella. Listen very carefully." She said seriously. "This mission, if you choose to accept it; will not only change your life, but it will also change the life of one of my best friends. I will come pick you up at 1800 hours. Do you copy that soldier? You are coming over to the Cullen house not seen by anyone but me and Rosalie. Our mission is to give you a makeover so unbelievably sexy, when Edward sees you front row tonight with me...he may have trouble singing in the show. Your job is to act sexy. Be the flirty self you know you want to be! This is high school for God's sake!"
I laughed quietly at her and agreed to her requests, secretly dreading the makeover I would soon be getting, "Do not. I repeat DO NOT tell Edward about this. I want it to be a HUGE surprise."
"Trust me, Alice." I said with a smile. "I won't."
Okay...so...I hope that wasn't tooooooo horribly awful. haha. tell me if it is......I kinda liked Alice in this chapter. hehe. but then again i ALWAYS love alice....but not in that way...ew...that's just....ew.... :D
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