When I woke up Wednesday morning the sun was shining and it made me all the more eager to go to school, even though I was a little disappointed that it wasn't the weekend yet. Rosalie, Alice and I would have gone shopping in Port Angeles. Needless to say, I was in great need of new clothes. It seemed to me that Alice's obsession was finally rubbing off on me, even though I would never admit that to her.

I did my morning rituals: showering, putting on clothes, eating breakfast, and heading to school in my truck. The day passed by rather uneventfully except when I was in the parking lot and saw Edward coming my way. He stopped when he arrived in front of me and before I could even think of anything to say, he had leaned down and kissed my cheek sweetly. He left without a word as I tried in vain to recover. What amazed me was that it resembled the kiss a boy would give his girlfriend to tell her goodbye. I almost felt my heart soar but I forbid myself to hope for anything.

I didn't have the time nor the energy to hope, when I knew all to well that it would only crush me at the first occasion. Even though, I told myself that a million times, even though I tried very hard to keep my distance, I knew in the back of my head that I was already in too deep.

It was the time that Edward's friends, Emmett and Jasper, choose to arrive. I was about to enter my truck but I heard Jasper call my name as I briefly wondered what level the operation 'Get Emmett and Jasper' had reached. I would have to remember to ask the girls later. I turned to face the guys and was surprised to see they had already reached my truck. I blinked. They were huge. Even though I was accustomed to spending time with Edward, I had to admit his friends, particularly the big one, were much taller.

"Hello Emmett, hello Jasper," I said.

"Hi Bella," Emmett grinned while Jasper only nodded. I had to admit his tendency to stay silent made me uncomfortable. As if he read my mind, he spoke.

"We have to talk to you, Bella," He said.

"Shoot."

"Are you going out with Edward?"

"Of course not. Why?"

"Because you seem to spend a lot of time together," Jasper continued.

"We are friends; have you ever heard of that word?" I asked, starting to get annoyed. I didn't like people prying in my life, and hell, I didn't even know these guys! Defensive, I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Not really," Emmett laughed. "I have never been friends with a girl."
"That's because you always go out with them," Jasper intervened. "Anyway, this is serious," He turned to me again. "We're here to warn you."

"Warn me," I repeated, not understanding.

"Yes, about Edward," Emmet said with such a serious expression on the face that I almost believed in the façade.

"What about him?" I asked, sighing.

"You can't go out with him. He's a player. He will only leave you crying."

"I'm not going out with Edward and I don't intend to," I told them firmly. Well, at least not until Friday, I thought. "And who are you to tell me who I can go out with?"

"We are only trying to protect you, Bella. He's no good for you," Jasper said.

"Why do you even care?" I asked, honestly caring for the answer.

"Well, you are Alice's best friend and she wouldn't want to see you hurt."

I sighed. "This is ridiculous. I bet Edward would pay a high price to know what you're saying behind his back. If that's what you think, why are you two friends with him?"

Emmett looked at Jasper and then at the latter's car. Jasper nodded slightly. After the little exchange, Emmett looked back at me.

"We only wanted to warn you, Bella. Now it's up to you." Then they turned around and left without a backward glance.

I got in my truck and drove to Rosalie's place, putting the encounter at the back of my mind, already deciding not to think about it. When I arrived there I was greeted by Rosalie's mother who met me on the door step and who had a pile of clothes in her arms.

"Hello, Mrs. Hale," I greeted her.

"Nice to meet you again, Bella. Would you like something to eat before you head off?" She asked, smiling warmly.

"No thank you, Mrs. Hale. We will probably eat after the movie." I eyed the pile of clothes she was holding. "Do you need some help?"

"If only Rosalie could ask me that from time to time. But don't worry, I'll managed," She winked then headed outside.

I continued my way to the living room and sat down on the couch, turning on the TV and waiting for Rosalie to get ready. We had agreed to go to the cinema because we didn't want to waste a sunny day. It would have taken us too much time for shopping but a movie fitted in the time plan of a school day. Well, according to Charlie. I had asked Jessica if she would join us and she said yes. She seemed to be a really nice girl and I was eager to know her better. We were going to meet her at the cinema.

I still didn't know what film we were watching, but I remember hearing something about a vampire falling in love with a human. It didn't seem that interesting but it sure was a nice way to spend an afternoon. I preferred that to being stuck at home doing homework.

Rosalie appeared at the top of the stairs, looking as dazzling as always in a beautiful casual dress. It was purple and it looked wonderful against her skin.

"Hey Bella, you're already here. I didn't hear you enter," She said.

"Come on. Let's pick up Alice before she has a mental breakdown," I joked.

"Yeah, she's really excited about the film, right?" Rosalie looked intrigued. "You're right: we'd better hurry."

It's a short chapter but it's only because I'm already writing the next one and it'll be up during the weekend if there isn't a power cut. Yep, there is a cyclone at my place. Pray that there isn't school tomorrow for me. Thank you! Review please!