Chapter 7

I was awoken to "My Immortal" and Jesus Christ that song was getting on my last nerve as it is the reason i woke up (as you can see i am NOT a morning person). I slamed my hand down on the clock with a little too much force causing it to fall on the floor. Much to my dismay, it did not break or stop the song for that matter so i stumbled out of bed and turned it off, then placing it back on my side-table i put on my wig and picked up my clothes for the day that were already laid out thanks to the pixie, and went to the bathroom. I forced Alice to keep my outfit simple and after a lond debate (and i mean long one) i was wearing black-faded skinny jeans, black and white checked vans and a white mickey mouse t-shirt. When i was washed and dressed, i walked into the living area and noticed that everyone, bar the pixie who was sitting on the couch eating a cereal, was still in their rooms.

"Hey Alice" i said with a faint smile. Sleep was so obvious in my voice.

"hey, sleepy-head, sleep well?" she asked chirpfully. I internally questioned how someone could be so lively at this hour in the morning.

"Yea, thanks. Is there anymore of that"i asked pointing to the cereal that she was holding.

"Yea in the cupboard above the sink" she said with a smile. I trudded into the kichen and found a bowl and the cereal. Just as i was pouring the milk, Emmett stumbled in like the walking dead. He sat down on the chair at the breakfast bar while i put my bowl down. I turned around to put the milk back and when i went to grab my cereal, it was no longer there but rather in the hands of my annoying twin brother.

"Hi Bella, how did you sleep. I slept fine Emmett, thank you. Your very welcome Bella, is there anymore cereal? Yes there is Emmett. Could you make some for me Bella please? Considering you asked and didnt just take it then yes i will Emmett. Why thank you kind sister." I rambled out loud how the conversation should have been. Emmett just lifted his head to smile a huge grin at me-with his mouth full-and continued to eat my cereal . i muttered "ass" under my breath and went to get another cereal, this time for myself. I sat down beside Emmett who got up from the table and put his dirty dishes away. I sat thinking about mine and Edwards date last night. where did it leave us? He walked into the kitchen only to completely ignore me. He got his food then walked out and once again i was eating in silence.

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"Good morning students, you are all very welcome to California State University. Mrs. Finton over in that corner, " the principal, Ms. Hayden, pointed to the far corner on the left where sat a woman that looked to be in her fifties. "Will give each of you a map of the campus and also your timetable for your lectures for the year. At U of C we take or attendance to lectures very seriously and we hope you will do the same in going to each and everyone of your lectures for the acedemic year ahead. Thank you very much. " Ms. Hayden smiled then walked of stage. We were standing in the auditorium of the campus. Emmett stood to my right with Rosalie having her back to his chest. Alice and Jasper were to my left and Edward was at the far-end of them-away from me.

i walked over to the now crowded table to collect my things. After waiting in line for a minute or two, it was my turn.

"Hi hun. Whats your name" Mrs. Finton asked me.

"Bella Masen"i replied. The woman looked up at me then smiled.

"Of course. Here you go. Have a nice day" she said with a big smile.

"Thanks" i said. i walked outside and found a bench. I looked at my timetable.

Monday – Singing – Ms. Darcy – RM 21 10am - 12pm

Tuesday – Composing – Mr. Neady – RM 19 12pm – 2pm

Wednesday – No Class

Thursday – Singing – Ms. Darcy – RM 21 10am – 12pm

Friday – Composing – Mr. Neady – RM 9 12pm – 2pm

i didnt really care what was on the piece of paper all i was thinking about was Edward giving me the cold-shoulder. I replayed the conversation that we had in the park yesterday after the kiss.

Flash-back

"Bella, do you honestly think that i regret that kiss?" he asked. I couldnt look at him so i just nodded instead. It hurt me to admit this.

"Well i hate to burst your bubble, but that was the best kiss ive had yet. No regret" Edward said in a stern tone. I turned on my side to look at him. He was already on his side staring at me.

"so what does it mean" i repeated his early question.

"i want it to mean that you like me as much as i like you Bella" i blushed, i bloody blushed. He touched my cheek with his fingers and started stroking it. "Do you?" he continued. Without hesitation i replied by whispering a simple "Yes".

End of Flash-back

I was starting to think that maybe he did regret it, that he lied yesterday so as not to hurt my feelings. I looked at my watch and noticed that it was 11 o'clock (we were given the day off lectures today). I decided to go back to the room and call Dani. As i got up from the bench Edward came up to me

"Hi" he said. i looked at him-dumbfounded. All he could say was "Hi"? he noticed that i wasnt going to answer so he continued.

"Um....."he took a deep breath "Ok, here goes. Im sorry that i was being a world class jerk to you i just.....i needed to think about something. And well i was wondering if maybe youwouldliketogooutwithme?" he said the last partso quick i couldnt catch it.

"Im sorry, what was the last thing you said?"

"I said, would you, Bella Masen, be my girlfriend?"he said scratching his neck. I stared at him. I wanted to say yes but i couldnt get my mouth to function. I opened it but nothing came out. Part of me hurt because it wasnt me, Bella Swan, he was asking.

"I get it. Its ok. Ill leave you alone." He turned to walk away and i sucessfully moved my mouth.

"Yes." I said, so quietly i afraid that he didnt hear me. Edward turned around to look at me.

"What?" my voice was stronger now. I stood up of the bench

"i said. Yes i will be your girlfriend Edward Cullen." The smile that broke out on his beautiful face was breath-taking. He picked my up and twirled us around. I brought my face down to his level and our lips met. He set me down on my feet and we sat back on the bench.

"Eddie, Eddie is that you?" Some nasal-voiced blond said approching us. Edward stiffened beside me.

"Shit" he whispered into my ear.

"It is you silly. How are you? I missed you baby."baby? did she just called my boyfriend baby? She sat down on his other side and kissed him on the cheek.

"Edward whats going on. Who is that?" i asked pointing to the girl.

"I am Edwards girlfriend and the only blond love of his life" she said sneering.

"What?" i asked yanking my hand out of Edwards grip.

"Shes not Bella. Lauren just doesnt understand the word no. No matter how many times you say it. Let me explain, please." He looked at me pleading with me. I didnt know what to think. I just wanted to be as far away from here as possible.

I grabbed Edwards arm and dragged him across the campus. When we got in the door i turned around to him with my arms folded across my chest.

"Ok. Explain." I looked at him.

"Lauren was this girl in high school who had a crush on me and i kept turning her down but i was just her obsession. Im sorry Bella well and truly, i didnt want this. Please understand." He explained. I took the step filling the gap between us. I wrapped my arms around his torso and rested my head on his chest.

"I feel like an ass. im sorry, i must seem like an possessive freak." I said. he wrapped his arms around my waist. I heard his chest vibrate from laughter. I looked up at him.

"Your not Bells. Your my girlfriend, your ment to be concerned. " he said kissing my forehead.