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Chapter 7-Where The Boys Are
The next couple of weeks went back completly to normal. By normal I mean before Nate went to "the dark side" as we now called it.
We all hung out everyday with the exception of Edward. He still comes around but not nearly as much. He always claims he is tired or has to study, which frankly I don't get considering its summer, but whatever.
I have been calling him for days now trying to get him to come hang out with us, I missed him. But he stopped answering my phone calls and texts.
Its really starting to bug me. I know its because of Nate, he doesn't like him. I guess I understand he's only heard bad things about him. I just don't understand why he has to ignore us too.
I don't know why he just won't give him a chance, its not fair he doesn't know him. Alice loves Nate, she did almost immediatly. Which I know only irratates Edward more.
Today Edward is coming to hang out with us for the first time in over a week. Its sure funny the day he decides to come is the day Nate's out of town. His little thing with Nate is getting old fast.
We decided to hang out at Rose and Jasper's by the pool, like always. Me, Rose and Alice were sunbathing and Emmet, and Jas were in the pool. Edward wasn't here yet.
"So you think he'll really show?" I asked everyone.
"He's coming he told me this morning." Alice said confidantly. Like he's never lied to her before, yeah right.
"And he promised me. He better come." Emmet pouted. We laughed.
Emmet and Jasper really missed Edward, there happy Nate's back of course but they still got close to Edward and are bummed he's not been around as much.
"He's coming" Alice said again.
Just then he walked out the backdoor. Emmets face lit up like a little kid in a candy shop.
"Hey stranger." I called excitedly. He just looked at me giving me a tight smile. Me face fell instantly. He didn't look like my Edward. Something is wrong he never smiles like that at me.
He slowly walked over to the lawn chairs we were on.
"Hey where have you been?" Rose asled him.
"Nowhere really just busy."
"Oh well we've missed you." Rose smiled sweetly at him.
He smiled his beautiful crooked grin back. "I missed you to Rose."
"Hey. What about me?" I asked playfully.
"Yeah you to." He answered coldly.
I looked at his completly shocked. What is wrong with him he never talks to me like this.
"So where"s your boyfriend?" He asked sarcasically.
"Who are you talking about?" Is he talking about Nate? Nate isn't my boyfriend anymore.
"No one." He mumbled, still with no emotion, as he jumped in the pool with the boys.
They were all talking excitedly and tackling eachother and having fun. I couldn't help but feel a little jealous, why is he only standoffish to me, im glad he's normal with them. But what have I done.
I sighed heavily laying back into my tanning postion, fully frustrated now.
Alice and Rose looked at me with curious eyes.
"Bell. . ?" Rose said knowing somthing is bugging me.
"Whats wrong?" Alice asked.
I was contemplating whether to tell them or not. I have never hid how I was feeling to Rose, mostly cause she knows me so well that I dont need to tell her, but Alice is his sister. Its kind of akward.
I shook my head. "Nothing" I mumbled, still a little annoyance in my voice.
"Edward?" Rose asked. Does she always have to know exactly what im thinking.
"Ugh yes." I said angry sitting up now to spill out my frustration. " I mean did you see how he looked at me. He was pratically forcing himself not to glare at me. But he's all buddy, buddy with the boys. Why is he only mad at me? Its not fair I haven't done anything to him." I took a deep breath, running out of air from my rant.
Rose and Alice both chuckled.
"What this is not funny." I glared at them. This is so not something to be laughing at. My good for nothing best friends.
"Bella honey it is. Its so obvious yet you can't see it." Rose said sweetly.
"Whats obvious? That Edwards and ass. Belive me I see that." I spat out at them still a little worked up.
They laughed again. I dont get whats so funny. Okay me calling Edward and ass is a little funny. But he is just really starting to piss me off.
"Well there's that. But I dont think thats what Rose is talking about." Alice giggled.
"Then what is Rose talking about." I looked at both of there amused faces. They are enjoying my frustration way to much.
"Bell its so obvious. He's jealous." Rose told me as if it was the simplest thing ever.
"What jealous? Of what?" What in the world could he be jealous of. These girls must me smoking crack behind my back or something.
"Bells oh my gosh. Think. When did Edward stop coming around?" Alice asked me.
"The day after Nate came over." I still don't understand what that has to do with anything.
"Okay yes. Now when did you notice he started to act different?" Rose asked this time.
"Um the day Nate came over?" I asked, unsure if thats the answer there looking for.
"Yes Bella but think of when more specifically" Alice said a little impatient with me for not catching on to what goes on it that little head of hers.
"Okay um. ." I tried to think. He was okay when Nate first got there just a little quiet, then me and Nate went in Em's room, Edward came and got us then. . . Oh! I remember now. He was different towards me once me and Nate came out of the room.
Oh so thats where there getting at. That is ridiculous. He cannot possibly be jealous of me and Nathan. For one nothing is going on with me and Nate and second he wouldn't even care if there was something going on between us.
"You guys are crazy. He is not jealous of me and Nate." They smiled because I finally understand where they are getting at.
"Bella you have got to be kidding me . It so obvious. Have you seen the way he looks at you?" Rose asked. Of course I've seen the way he looks at me what kind of question is that.
I looked at her like she was stupid. "Okay I get it. Dumb question. But you know what I ment." She said a little annoyed with my desregard for the subject.
"Ugh your insane. Thats not it." I told her confidantly. I may not be confidant in a lot of things but this is one thing im sure of.
"Okay im probably breaking some type of sibling code by telling you this but. . " Alice trailed off looking behind her to make sure no one could hear.
"The night Nate was over, after we went home Edward was mad, I mean mad. I had never seen him like that before. He kept going on about how he was going to hurt you again and all other kinds of nonsense. I tried to calm him down saying he seemed like a nice guy and you guys were obviously happy he came over. 'Yeah I noticed' he said bitterly. I asked him what was really bugging him and he told me he walked in on you and Nate cuddling on the bed and was positive you guys were getting back together." She finished.
Rose hit my arm. "Why didn't you tell me about Nate and you cuddling." She asked hurt.
"I did remember, I told you about the conversation we had about when we first started dating." I explained.
"Yeah but you didn't tell me there was cuddling involved." I rolled my eyes at her and turned back to Alice.
"Anyway. . " I said sarcastically giving Rose an irratated look. "That doesn't mean anything. He was probably just worried we were getting back together because he doesn't want to see me hurt again. Just concerned for me as a friend nothing more." I shrugged nochlantly, as if it was that simple.
They both rolled there eyes at me. "Okay whatever. You'll see." Alice told me.
I just sighed in frustration again and layed back down. See this is why I don't tell them everything. They get these absurd ideas in there head.
A little while later the boys came out and we all talked and laughed like usual. Well almost except for the fact Edward almost delibertly ignored me. He would only talk to me if I asked him a question, and barely at that, and he wouldn't look at me for more than 10 seconds at a time. Its really getting on my nerves.
"I need to use the restroom." Emmet blurted out all the sudden, while running into the house. We all laughed at him, I swear he is five years old sometimes.
"Im thirsy any one else want anything?" Jasper asked standing up.
We all shouted out what we wanted all at once.
He chuckled. "Ill help." Alice got up and they were gone.
Then all the sudden Rose's phone rang, she looked at the screen. I could of swore it said Alice.
"Oh I have to take this." She said running inside.
And with that me and Edward were alone. Real subtle guys.
A few moments went by . . . silent.
"Edward are you mad at me or something."
"No" He mumbled looking in the opposite direction.
"Then why have you been ignoring me all day?" I accused.
"I haven't." He mumbled again, still not looking at me.
Ugh. This boy will spit out whatever the heck is wrong with him even if I have to beat it out of him.
"Then why won't you look at me." He turned around and stared straight at me dramatically, raising his eyebrows.
I rolled my eyes. "Whatever. Be mad at me im done trying to figure out what's wrong with you." I stood up.
"Bell no please." He grabbed my elbow. I looked at him and he was really looking at me now. I looked into his beautiful green eyes and seen pain in them. I sat back down.
"Im sorry. I have been rude. I just need to know. Are you back with Nate?" He asked.
"No. Dont you think you would have heard if I was? I mean we are best friends with the same people." I tried to say as lighlty as I can. But I was curious. Why does he want to know?
"Thats what Alice told me. But I wanted. . . needed to hear it from you. I am truly sorry." He apologized again.
"Its okay. As long as you stop being wierd and come around again." I warned.
He chuckled his musical laugh. I smiled instantly, I have missed that sound more then anything.
"Deal." He said hugging me and kissing the top of my head.
I had my Edward back. I've missed him.
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Edward had stayed true to his word. He started hanging out with us again, even when Nate was there. It was a little akward but they were cordial to each other.
Tonight we decided to stay in and watch a movie. We went to the Cullens' house, which was beautiful.
It was our turn to pick, since the boy's picked the last movie. Alice picked, of course, and decided on Hairspray. She loves musicals. So do me and Rose though so we didn't mind, plus none of us minded watching Zac Efron for and hour and half.
I had gotten there early and no one was there yet. I looked for Alice around the house first then in her room. She was no where to be found.
"Her and Rose went to grab come snacks." I jumped as the velvet voice called out behind me.
He chuckled. "You scared me." I hit him playfully on his arm.
"Sorry. Um I was just listening to some music. Your welcome to come listen with me." I nodded. What else was I going to do.
I followed him upstairs into his room. I have only been in here a couple of times but I loved it. His whole back wall is a window with the most gorgeous view of a river, he had and entire wall dedicated to his music collection. It was very sophisticated but manly at the same time. He had a big bed with black and gold bedding and a big leather couch, which I sat on.
He closed the door and sat beside me.
"So what kind of music do you like?" He asked me.
I shrugged. "Mostly anything. Im not very picky."
"Obviously, you dated Nate." He muttered under his breath.
I slapped his chest. That was his new thing. Teasing me about having bad taste because I dated Nate. He thought it was hilarious. I however didn't appreciate it.
He chuckled. "Im just kidding Bella."
I just glared at his perfect face. He is not getting off that easy.
"Bella. . " He called. "Are you not talking to me?" He asked with obvious amusement in his voice.
I just turned my head and folded my arms across my chest.
He chuckled again. "Will you at least smile?"
I turned towards him with a straight face, which was incredibly hard to do. He chuckled again.
"Ill take that as a no" I raised my eyebrows letting him know he's right.
"Well I could always make you." He said holding his hands out.
"Don't you dare." I warned.
He grinned wickedly and before I knew it was tickling me non stop.
"Edward. . . Cullen. Stop. . .ah . . .right now." I yelled through my laughs. He was laughing too now. Mostly at my attempts to get out of his hold.
I was pinned down on my back on the couch he was on top of me holding both of my hands above my head with one of his. He was freakishly strong.
"Well, well what do we have here." We heard a small bell like voice call from his door.
We both looked at a very amused Alice and Rose staring at us.
Edward hopped off of me and I sat up. "Edward was just attaking me for being mad at him." I said quickly.
"Uhuh" Rose said sarcastically. Of course the wouldn't believe us. Our position would have looked a little suspicious.
I rolled my eyes walking towards them. "Come on. Lets go."
They just giggled and followed me out.
Rose and Alice bought a ton of snacks and we decided on eating cookies. So we set out the cookies as we were getting ready to start the movie.
Alice and Jasper shared a big, white chair. Emmet, Rose and Edward sat on the big couch and me and Nate on the smaller love seat.
"I dont get it. Why is that fat girl singing?" Emmet asked when we started the movie.
"Because its a musical Emmet" Alice said obviously annoyed with him.
"Its still wierd." He shivered as if it freaked him out. Alice just rolled her eyes at him and continued watching.
Me and Nate silently laughed at there argument.
As soon as Zac came on we started gushing about how hot he is.
"He's gay." Nate said with bitteness in his tone.
I smiled "Oh Natey are you jealous because Zac's so much hotter than you." I teased.
Everyone burst out in laughter, Edwards a little louder then necessary.
"You think he's hotter than me?" Nate pouted. I had to laugh at his face. He looked like a sad puppy.
"Um dear. He's hotter then everybody." All three boys stopped laughing to shout "hey".
Which only made me, Alice and Rose laugh harder.
"Hey its true" I lifted my arms up, defending myself. Rose and Alice nodded in agreement.
They all huffed. I looked over and Nate was still pouting. I smiled to myself. He really is cute. I forgot how much I missed his oversensitiveness.
"Aw Natey, are you sad?" I asked in a baby voice. "Do you need me to get you another cookie?"
"No." He said sourly.
I laughed. "Im sorry. Will you forgive me?"
He looked at me trying to decide if I was forgiven. I smiled, and he cracked.
"Fine but only for a kiss." He said pointing to his cheek.
I saw Edward tense up and everyone just stare at me waiting for my answer.
I didn't think anything of it. "Of course." I said and gave him a peck on the cheek. I always gave him kisses on the cheek. I don't think its a big deal.
He beamed his smile at me. "Okay all better." He said.
I laughed and unpaused the movie, we had it paused during our conversation of who was hotter than Zac.
"Im gonna make popcorn, Bella come help me." Rose suddenly blurted out.
She grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the couch.
"Ill come to" Alice chimed. "Pause the movie." She called to the boys around the corner.
I don't understand why it takes three people to make popcorn but whatever.
We turned the corner into the kitchen and Alice and Rose pounced on me.
"Spill" They both said at the exact same time, causing them to laugh at each other.
"Spill what?" I asked confused.
"Oh please Bella we come home and Edwards stradling you on his couch, and now your flirting with Nate and kissing him on the cheek. What is going on?" Alice asked anxiously.
"Nothing. We're just friends. All of us." I told them sternly.
"Oh please Bella. You pratically have both of those boys drooling at your feet. The question is which one do you like?" Rose asked suggestively.
I sighed. "I don't know. Its complicated." I told them. I really don't know. I mean I love Nate still, of course, but I have some trust issues with him. But me and Edward have gotten really close and I couldn't deny that I couldn't possibly be falling for him.
"What is so complicated. Do you like Edward?" Alice asked straight to the point.
I might as well tell them, they won't leave me alone till I do anyway. I sighed and nodded.
They both squealed like ten year old girls. I had to smile at my two totally girly best friends.
"Oh my gosh Bella seriously?" Rose asked. "Wait do you like Nate?" She asked suddenly.
Ugh I might as well tell them this too. "Of course. I mean its Nate. I have loved him since we were 10." I explained. They both nodded understanding what I ment. "Thats why its complicated."
"Wanna hear my advice?" Alice suggested.
I just rolled my eyes and nodded. Knowing she would tell me no matter what.
"Have fun with this. They obviously both want you, so until you know which one you want. Make them work for it. Make them squirm and fight for you." She told me with a evil smile on her face.
"Alice thats awful I can't do that." I pratically shouted.
"Bell your doing it now anyway, no matter if you mean to or not. Might as well have fun with it." She looked at Rose who nodded in agreement.
I sighed, im not gonna play two great guys well I try and make up my mind. Thats cruel and rude.
"No." I said defiantly.
"Fine. Be bored then." Alice said dropping it knowing I wouldn't give in.
We went back into the living room and totally forgot to make the popcorn.
"Finally. We thought you guys ran away." Nate joked as we walked back to our spots.
"Wait. Where is the popcorn?" Jasper asked confused.
"What? No popcorn." Emmet asked sadly.
We looked at eachother and started laughing when we realized we forgot our purpose to going in there in the first place.
"Um we couldn't find any." Rose answered coolly.
"You guys just bought some." Edward said confused.
"Whatever start the movie." Alice dismissed the conversation.
They all looked at eachother obviously confused by out lack of popcorn and our wierd behavior about it.
We looked at eachother again and giggled silently as Jasper hit play.
Once the movie was over everyone was asleep except me and Rose. We were both squished by the boys sleeping on the couches so we decided to sleep on the floor. We layed out a blanket and pillows and settled in.
"So you honestly like both?" Rose whispered to me in the dark.
"I sighed. "Yeah Rose I do."
"What are you going to do?"
"Well neither of them has actually told me they like me or asked me out or anything so I can relax until one of them does, if one of them does." I still don't fully except that either of them likes me.
"Oh they will. You just better be ready." I nodded knowing I should probably be prepared just in case.
"I will. Night Rosie." I mumbled now drifting into sleep.
"Night Bells" She mumbled.
I smiled. We have said goodnight like that since we were 5. It would be strange to not have those be the last words I heard before I fell asleep.
I stir slightly. I looked up at Nates sweet sleeping face. Then I glanced at Edward. Ugh how am I ever going to choose.
It would almost be simpler if I was right and neither of them felt that way about me. Thats what I would hope for. That we could all just stay friends. I can handle that. . .All the sudden Edward smiled in his sleep. Gosh its even stunning in the dark. . . I think.
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