I know I took my sweet time with this chapter, I apologize. I am not motivated to write since it seems that not too many people are interested in the story. While I do enjoy writing I am not going to go out of my way to post chapters unless people express interest in the story. I hate to be that person who begs for reviews however I guess I'm going to be that person. I have decided that every 5 reviews I will post a new chapter within the week. However long it takes to get those reviews is up to you. I am also looking for good fanfic to read. If you know any good ones let me know so I can check them out. Thanks J

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Chapter 7

"Hello Tristan how was your flight?"

"Hey Bella it was weird. The seat next to me was taken and I kept turning to them to say something only to realize it wasn't you. I miss you so much already."

"I'm sorry Tristan, I miss you too."

"You won't wait too long to see me right?"

"No I won't wait long. When I get home I will book everything."

"Where are you if you are not home? It's almost time for school."

"I'm at the Cullen's. They set up a room for me so I wouldn't have to stay at the house alone."

"Bella I don't like the idea of you being anywhere but our home."

"You are the one who said I should stay here with them, it wasn't their idea. They are only trying to keep me company while you are gone. Not only did you tell me to stay you also asked them to keep an eye on me. I'm sure they now feel responsible for me."

"Your right, I am just so lonely here without you. I'm not sure how long I will be able to stay without you."

"You will be fine. You have your work to keep you busy and you know it's for the best that I stay here."

"Your right. Well I need to go get started with my work. The sooner I am finished here the sooner I will be back home. I love you so much Bella. Don't forget to make the arrangements to visit."

"I love you too Tristan. I won't forget. I will probably purchase a laptop so that I can keep it here. It will be much easier than trying to bring the desktop over."

"That's a good idea, goodbye Bella"

"Bye Tristan"

After my conversation with Tristan I started to feel guilty again. Here I was without my mate in another vampire's home and having the best time. He was stuck in Italy miserable without me having to work. What was wrong with me? After that phone call I should be booking my flight to Italy without a seconds delay. Instead I am sitting here, eyes closed, in someone's home.

I laid in my new bed thinking about the last few months until Alice came bounding into my room to get me dressed for school. I didn't even want to tell her that I could dress myself I just let her do whatever it was that she wanted. She kept talking about getting my stuff after school, how she was going to go through my clothes so I only kept the good stuff.

"Alice can we talk?"

"Of course"

She plunked down on my bed and patted the bed for me to sit next to her.

"I really do miss Tristan, but I'm so happy with your family. When I am with you guys I forget about Tristan, and then I feel guilty like I betrayed him. When I talk to Tristan all I can think about is Tristan and I'm so unhappy. Will I ever be happy all the time?"

" Bella you are going to miss him, he is the only person you have really known since you have been turned. You have never been without him, it's okay to miss him. I'm glad you are as happy being here as we are having you. I can see you will find happiness soon I promise."

I got the feeling that Alice was keeping something from me as she smugly jumped off my bed to continue dressing me.

School was as normal as it could be. Without Tristan the male population of Folk had seemed to find their balls and tried to make conversation with me although it didn't last too long. Edward quickly scared off any male who wanted to talk to me. He walked with me to all our classes and took Tristan's seat next to me. Having Edward next to me was comforting, and I found myself thing about him more and more. The whole school was talking about his sudden protectiveness of me in Tristan's absence.

Even though all of us had the same eyes there was something different about Edward's. When he looked into my eyes I struggled to remember what I was thinking or talking about and became flustered. I didn't have to pretend with him. I didn't have to show up on time all the time, and he didn't treat me like a child. His caramel eyes seemed to sparkle reflecting kindness, and interest. There was those ladies at the spa "…look at the way he looks at her…"

I must be missing Tristan more than I thought I was. Here I was two days after my mate leaves emotionally attaching myself to the only male friend who is single. I know I have never been without him but man I didn't know I was going to be like this! Good thing I realized what I was doing before I made a mistake and embarrassed myself. I quietly laughed picturing Edward's horrified face as I tried to make a move on him. Good thing he can't read my mind or he would never talk to me again.

The end of the day came quickly and it was time to my stuff. As soon as we arrived Alice went straight to my closet to pack what clothes she allowed me to have. She insisted that I wouldn't need many clothes and that she would make sure I had a full closet. I didn't have much to move since the house would still be here and my room was already done. I grabbed my book and cd collection as well as the few pictures of Tristan and I. Stuffing my journal and the clothes Alice deemed worthy into my bag we were out the door. I quickly ran through the house to make sure everything was locked up and nothing important was left behind. Walking out of the house my chest hurt. I felt like I was walking away from my home with Tristan. I knew that was silly since as soon as he done we would be together again, but I felt so lonely.

I decided I would go purchase a laptop after my stuff was dropped off at my house. I didn't say anything to the others, I thought it would be nice to be actually on my own to think about things. Tossing my bags on the floor I noticed a box sitting on my bed. Opening it up I found a new laptop.

"I hope you don't mind that I took it upon myself to get you a laptop. Alice saw you purchasing a horrible one and I couldn't let that happen."

He shot me that crooked smirk that always left my thoughts it tangles.

"No it's fine Edward thank you so much. Please let me pay you back."

"Not necessary. Think of it as a welcome to the family gift."

"You have been so sweet to me already, thank you."

"You will have to get use to us spending money on you. You would be swimming in new clothes already if we didn't convince Alice you would need to be eased into it."

"Yeah thanks for that. Do you mind getting this set up for me? I'm not very computer savvy, Tristan usually does those kind of things."

"No problem Bells, I could do it now if you like"

"Sure I was planning to go buy one so I have plenty of time to book my trip."

"Leaving us already?"

I could see the pain and longing behind his caramel eyes.

"Not really I would only be going for a few days to Italy to visit Tristan."

"Oh"

We sat in silence while he figured out my laptop. I would catch him looking at me out of the corner of his eye. It looked like he wanted to say something but stopped himself before he could. We sat next to each other completely silent for a half hour. Every now and then I would hear the crackle of the static that was always present when I was near Edward.

"Alright I think it's done. If you have any questions just call for me I will be in my room playing."

"Thank you Edward."

"Anytime Bells."

When he stood up to leave I had to control myself not to pull him back into my bed with me. It was like he had some sort of pull over me. I wanted to be with him all the time. When he was away from me I miss the static between us. When he was in his room he was close enough for the static to still be slightly felt every now and then.

Time to book my trip to Italy for the weekend. I started to book my trip when I heard Edward's piano next door. I had never heard the song before it was so full of raw emotion. It seemed so sad but hopeful at the same time. It was a melody of hope, love and want. The song came to a close and the house was extraordinarily quite. I realized I had opened the explorer browser but was staring at the same page as I listen to Edward play. I decided I would see what I could find for this weekend. Once I saw Tristan I'm sure the fabricated feelings I have for Edward would disappear and I could go back to thinking of him as my friend.

I had found tickets for this weekend and was about to purchase them when I felt the static in the air grow. It was only like that when we had been apart. When we were together the static was more like a light tingle although I could always hear it in the air.

"Um… Bella I was wondering if you would like to go with me to Seattle this weekend. I wanted to pick up some new sheet music and there is a really nice bookstore there I think you would like. My treat I will get you whatever you want."

"Sure I would love to get something new to read but I can pay for my own stuff. Are you sure you don't mind me tagging along?"

"Bells I enjoy your company I feel….at ease when I'm with you."

Bells? Since when did Edward call me that? I like the way it sounds coming from his full lips.

"Me too Edward" I answered quietly.

I stared at him leaning on my door frame, legs cross, arms at his side, those smothering eyes, and his sex hair. Oh my gosh did I just say sex hair?!

"I look forward to our trip. I'm going to go back to play unless you need anything?"

"I'm looking forward to it as well. I enjoy listening to you play. The last song was so powerful I have never heard it before. I will have to watch you play sometime."

"Thanks Bells I wrote that song a few weeks ago. My door is always open for you, come over anytime. When you are done in here come over and you can watch I'll play whatever you want. I'll even teach you to play if you like."

"Wow I can't believe you wrote something with such raw emotion. I will be over as soon as I am done I was just about to buy my plane tickets."

With that he made his way back to his room. I heard Claude Debussy flowing from the room next door relaxing my whole body. Listening to him play took me away from myself and all I could concentrate on was the beautiful music he played. Once the song was over I managed to get back to booking my trip. I noticed I was about to buy plane tickets for this weekend, I had just told Edward I would go with his to Seattle. I quickly cleared my cart and purchased tickets for the following weekend. Labor Day weekend was a three day weekend I could take Friday off and spend two full days with Tristan. That would work out better than one day and I could have more time with Tristan.

Tristan would need the time to make sure he didn't have anything going on with his Dad. Labor Day weekend would work out much better for us than this weekend.

Whatever you have to tell yourself came a little voice in my head.