*Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, or the characters. This is simply a reflection or alternate story of the wonderful characters written by Stephanie Meyer

Okay so here is the new chapter, we are back in Edward's point of view. Enjoy!

Chapter 6: Friends?

EPOV

I awoke to the sound of my alarm clock and leapt from my bed. I made my way to my bathroom and made quick work of my morning routine. Foregoing trying to do anything with my disheveled hair, I dressed and headed downstairs. My mother was just getting to the kitchen when I bounded in.

"Looks like someone is up early today" my mother smirked.

"Yeah, just figured I would get an early start today, you know, so I wouldn't be rushed" I replied trying to sound nonchalant about it.

"Interesting" was her only reply. "Would you like me to make you some breakfast?"

"No thank you, I think I'll just have a bowl of cereal" I said as I got out a bowl and got myself some cereal.

After I finished my breakfast I hurriedly rinsed my dishes and loaded them into the dishwasher. I grabbed my bag and keys, and swiftly made my way to the door.

"Bye Mom, love you" I called over my shoulder while heading out the door to my car.

"Love you too dear, have a good day" she said chuckling.

As I drove to school my thoughts went again to the beautiful Bella. She had been all that I could think about lately. I hoped that I would get a chance to speak to her today.

When I arrived at school there were only a few cars in the lot. I sat in my car pondering how I would approach her, when I noticed the Cullens arrival. I watched as they exited their cars and began to make their way towards the school buildings. Bella was just as stunning as I remembered. She was wearing a pair of dark, fitted jeans that clung to her curves in all the right ways. Her sweater was a deep, burgundy that accentuated her flawless, pale skin. She also had on a black pea coat and black heeled boots. Her hair hung in loose curls down her back and gently framed her heart-shaped face. She was absolutely breathtaking.

After they entered the building I grabbed my bag and headed over to my first class of the day.

The day seemed to pass agonizingly slow. I again had to endure Jessica Stanley's advances which were even more desperate it seemed today. Apparently she didn't like all the attention that was being shown to our newest students. Lauren Mallory seemed downright livid with their new found popularity and interest.

Finally the bell rang ending the torturous class and it was time for lunch. I made my way to the cafeteria and through the lunch line grabbing a coke and pizza. I took my seat at my usual table and chanced a look at the Cullen's table, which was empty. I pulled out my IPod and stuck the ear pieces in my ears, to drown out the chatter, and started eating my lunch. It wasn't but a few moments later that I felt a sort of electricity in the air. I looked up and quickly scanned the room. My eyes met hers as she was exiting the lunch line. She stared at me intently for a moment, and then she broke my gaze shaking her head lightly and walked over to join her family.

I kept my eyes on her face for the entire lunch period hoping that she would look my way again. Each time she looked up and noticed that I was watching her, she would quickly turn her head away. I couldn't seem to take my eyes off of her, even after having been caught numerous times ogling her. I was completely entranced and unable to turn away.

When the bell rang I gathered my things, dumped my trash and headed to the science building to our Biology class. When I stepped into the classroom I noticed she was already seated at our table, she seemed to visibly stiffen when I entered. I couldn't help but to think that I was the reason. I took my seat and wrung my fingers together under the table. My heart was pounding but I knew I had to do this. I wanted to get to know her.

"Hello" I greeted her. "Hi" she spoke at the same time.

We both laughed and then we fell into silence again. I didn't want this to be awkward and I knew that I needed to say something to get her talking.

"So where did you move here from?" I asked the first thing that came to mind.

"Oh, um, we moved here from Alaska" she softly replied.

"How about you, have you always lived in Forks?" she questioned.

"Oh, no we only moved here three years ago from Chicago" I responded.

"Well that's a big change. Do you miss the big city?" she asked.

"Not really. It's just my mom and me, and the peace and quiet of this small town is nice." I replied. I noticed how she seemed to be turning the questions back on me.

"What about your family?" I asked. I noticed that she seemed to tense up when I asked about her family. I wondered what could have caused her to react that way.

She didn't get a chance to reply because Mr. Banner called the class to order. We turned our attention to the lecture he was giving. Time seemed to pass much too quickly and all too soon the bell rang ending class.

"Well I guess I'll see you in class tomorrow" she smiled at me.

"Yeah, see you tomorrow" I gave her a crooked smile in return.

I made my way out of the classroom and over to the gym for my last class. Walking to my car at the end of the day, I saw her family getting into their cars to leave. She turned and looked at me as I approached, so I waved casually to her. She gave a gentle wave in return and got into the Porsche and they quickly sped away. I hoped that tomorrow I would be able to talk more with her.

The following day at school I was extremely anxious to get to Biology. The morning past uneventfully and I soon found myself in my 4th period class. The bell rang for lunch, but unfortunately we were held a few minutes after class to discuss our homework. I was in a rush to get to the cafeteria, to catch a glimpse of her, but I still had to swing by my locker to grab my Biology book and gym clothes. As I turned down the hall I saw her walking near the end of the hallway heading to the cafeteria. She had her back to me. It was then that I saw Mike Newton swiftly walk up behind her. At first I thought that maybe they might be friends but then I noticed the look of frustration and annoyance on her face. Mike started asking her something but I couldn't hear what. She smiled awkwardly, replied to him and turned to walk away. What happened next made my blood boil and my fist's clench at my sides. Mike got in front of her and started moving in closer to her while speaking lowly. For every step forward that he took, she took one back, until her back was against the lockers. He had a look of determination on his face. Then he put a hand up on either side of her face, against the lockers, essentially blocking her there. I had had enough by this point. He was in her face and his voice was low and deep. She had a look of worry and confusion on her face. I grabbed Mike by the shoulders and spun him around to face me as I held onto him firmly.

"What the hell are you doing, Newton?" I seethed.

"None of your business, Masen, I was just asking Bella here a question" he said cockily.

"Well it seems to me like she was done talking and you cornered her" I said slow and calmly with acid in my voice.

"I'm fine Edward, really. And Mike the answer is still NO" she spoke softly but with a fierce determination.

"Maybe you should take a hint Newton. No means NO" I glared at him. I wanted to punch him in the face so badly, but I knew that it wouldn't help matters.

Bella took a step to the side and around us, and began heading off to the cafeteria.

I leaned into Mike and spoke with as much force as I could. "If you were smart, you would stay away from Bella. Next time you get near her I won't hesitate to knock your face in."

Mike wasn't as tall, or built as me and he knew well that he wouldn't stand a chance. He took a step back and turned to walk away the opposite direction that Bella had taken.

"Whatever Masen, she's not worth the hassle anyway" he called over his shoulder once he had made it nearly to the end of the hall.

I took quick strides and caught up to Bella just as she made it to the doors of the cafeteria.

She turned to me and gave a smile. "Thank you Edward".

"No thanks necessary. Mike is a prick and he should never have gotten in your face like that" I stated and smiled at her in return.

"Okay well still it was nice of you. So I'll see you in Biology?" she said as she paid for her lunch and headed toward her family's table.

"Yeah see you there" I hurriedly replied. I wanted to ask her more about it but I didn't get the chance.

I paid for my lunch and headed to my own table. I watched as Bella conversed with her family. All of them seemed to tense slightly while she spoke. The big guy looked like he was about ready to murder someone. Then they all slowly turned and looked straight at me. The pixie girl smiled at me and the huge guy even seemed to relax and he gave me a quick nod. I assumed Bella had told them about the incident with Mike. I nodded in return and they went back to their conversations.

At the end of lunch I grabbed my bag, dumped my trash and hurried to catch Bella so I could walk with her to class.

"Edward, you know that I can take care of myself, you don't have to walk me to class" she said with amusement in her voice.

"I know. But I want to walk with you" I responded.

"Why would you want to walk with me?" she asked softly.

"Well I'd like us to be friends, and I feel somewhat protective of you" I answered. The second part came out as a hushed whisper that I wasn't sure she even heard it.

She smiled a dazzling smile at me and held out her hand. "Friends?"

I flashed my best crooked smile and shook her hand "friends".

Her hand was ice cold, but that wasn't what was so startling. I felt this electric current pass through our joined hands. It was almost like a gentle shock. She must have felt it too, because she quickly pulled back her hand. She looked at me warily and I was completely enamored by her deep, golden eyes. We just stared at each other for several seconds. Then she broke away from our gaze and headed into the classroom.

We didn't get to talk much during class. We had barely made it in the door when the bell rang. Mr. Banner announced that we would begin working on a project in two weeks and that it would require additional work outside of the classroom. I was ecstatic. It would mean that I would get to spend more time with Bella. Those two weeks could not pass fast enough.

So the next chapter will be BPOV/EPOV and the story picks up quit a bit. Edward will get to learn some interesting things about our vampy Bella. I know it's been alittle slow going but it has to make it's way as it goes.

Thank you to all of those who have reviewed, I love hearing your thoughts on the story. I should have the next chapter posted in a couple of days. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the story so far.