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Chapter 07 – EPOV

Monday came and the first thing I saw at school was Bella… She was being bothered by Newton. He questioned her friendship with the Cullens and with Angela Weber.

"Bring Bella to me, Edward." Alice said in a normal tone, adding the teasing in her thoughts. That will give you the perfect excuse to save her from Newton.

I nodded and went to Bella. While I walked, human speed, I plotted a way to get rid of Newton and measure Bella's reaction to physical contact between us. I hugged her and just as I thought he would, Newton left cursing me endlessly.

That fucker thinks so highly of himself just because all the girls want him. He thought when he stopped cursing. And here I was thinking Bella would be above it… She almost melted when he touched her!

I knew he didn't get it right, he couldn't possibly be right. Bella didn't feel that way towards me, no matter how hard I wished she did. I was laughing at how impossible my wish was and Bella got curious. I was able to sidetrack her. Bella reminded me to release her from my hug and I was sad when I complied. I missed the contact.

She's wearing lip gloss? I wondered as I noticed some glitter on her lips. It suits her. Exquisite.

EDWARD! It's almost time for class and I have to talk to Bella! Alice shouted in her head, knowing it would seem just like she was screaming in my ear. I resented that.

We were going to meet Alice, when Bella asked me about my mind-reading ability.

"Edward, I know you must have been wondering why I haven't asked it yet, but you have a special ability like Alice's, right?" She asked. I think she was embarrassed for not noticing earlier, but it was not like she could notice my ability easily, since it didn't work on her.

"Yes." I nodded. "Just like you noticed, people's thoughts are no mystery to me." For me it was funny that she would try to be so polite about asking something as simple as that.

But things got more interesting when she processed something in her mind. In less than a second her face shifted from curious to thoughtful, to pissed, to embarrassment and then horror took place. She ran away and I wondered why until it hit me.

She doesn't know I can't read her mind! I reminded myself. So she thinks I know something she is embarrassed about… Some sort of secret? I mused.

Her silence would drive me insane someday, I knew that. I also knew following her wasn't the right thing to do, but my curiosity got the best of me. She seemed to taste the air near her in short intervals to make sure I wouldn't hear her conversation with Alice, but I didn't need to be near them to watch the conversation through my pixie sister's thoughts. Through her I heard Bella saying she thought I was sexy and how cute her embarrassment was. I could envision perfectly a pink blush coloring her cheeks. Alice told her that I couldn't read her mind and she seemed relieved. I, on the other hand, got even more frustrated. Alice bargained and got Bella to accept to have lunch with us.

Remember not to tease her or make any sort of comment regarding what you eavesdropped! Alice told me. Oh, and remember that she is oblivious as to both your feelings and her own. She sighed. She's too stubborn sometimes.

I chuckled and some students that were also in the hallway looked at me curiously. Bella was now vital to both my private life and my school life. With her, school wasn't a purgatory anymore. I would watch her through whoever was available. The World History teacher picked on her since she wasn't paying attention to the class, but was frustrated when Bella replied to all his questions without effort. Her classmates envied her and her teacher thought of studying to make a special test just for her.

She thinks she is so smart! It irritated me deeply the way his thoughts had a rude edge. Let's see if she can answer the next test's questions so nonchalantly!

She probably would be able to do it easily. Just like us, Bella already had lived through High School over and over again. Of course, Mr. Britt didn't know it and never would. Weber seemed to become fascinated by Bella's abilities, but she was also curious about the rumors people were spreading about us. Their conversation didn't really interest me until she asked the reason for the lip gloss, just like me others seemed to have noticed it too. Weber and her friends thought I was the reason behind it. Bella stumbled a little on her words and ended up sidetracking Weber. Apparently, Bella and I had become the newest couple according to "trusted sources".

We'd be the Vampires Sweethearts of the year. I mused jokingly.

I planned on leaving the girl talk without my eavesdropping, but when I heard her saying I was the "dream boyfriend" I had to study every single aspect of her expression to try to decipher what she meant by that. I could see she discarded that to herself and seemed a little unhappy about something.

Bella sat by my side at the cafeteria, but seemed uneasy. It took some time for her to adapt and begin to have fun. Jasper and Emmett helped by making fun of me, but it didn't really bother me if it was making her laugh and smile.

You're so deep into it. Alice thought happily.

Don't you dare to make her feel sad or leave, we like her already. Rose thought throwing daggers at me for God knows what reasons.

When lunch ended, Bella and I went to Biology together. She didn't complain when I greedily took her hand as we walked to our class. She also didn't mind working with me during the class. I could see, though, that she was having an internal debate and again I wished I could trade my power of reading everyone's mind to just being able to read hers. When Biology finished I took her to her Gym class, using Newton as an excuse to hug her again.

She went home that day before I got out of class, but left a note in my car. "Thank You" it said. Alice said it was related to how Newton had given up on her, at least for the moment. The rest of the week followed Monday's trend, a little progress followed by a step back. I almost got to kiss her, my desire getting the best of me, but she surely wasn't ready for that.

Soon she'll be. I hoped.

I was sad I wouldn't see Bella on Saturday, since it was going to be "girls' bonding time". Alice decided to help me and take me with her. Normally I would've dreaded the thought of shopping with Alice (carrying her purchases), but Bella was part of the package this time so the trade was totally worth it. Saturday morning we left early to Bella's house.

Edward, you have to wait in the car until I tell her that you are also coming. Alice told me silently. Bella is probably still 'asleep'.

"Asleep?" I asked out loud.

"It's some sort of meditation, she say is the closest thing to sleep that she ever experienced." Alice explained. "Sometimes she gets so concentrated that it really seems like she is asleep. The vision I had earlier showed me that today is going to be one of those. Bella is even better than us when it comes to pretend to be human, she really understands how their logic works."

"Therefore she acts like them in odd ways." I finished her thought.

"In some aspects, she feels closer to the humans than to us." She said feeling sad.

I saw Bella sleeping through Alice's vision and liked very much it view. She seemed peaceful, relaxed. That, of course, changed as soon as Alice entered the house. I gave them privacy, ignoring the sound of shower and their conversations. I just appeared when Alice gave me her ok.

Bella didn't seem happy to see me and that thought depressed me. If I had done anything wrong that jeopardized the slow progress I was achieving, I would use the trip to redeem myself. I didn't start right, though, but seemed to have earned some points when I got Alice to only make her go into clothes stores. She also didn't like shopping.

At least use the opportunity to take her to the movies! Alice suggested. She loves to go to the cinema from time to time and I can see that you two will enjoy yourselves if you go.

I liked Alice's idea. I wasn't much into modern movies, they relied too much on the technology, but if Bella liked it I'd happily take her to the movies. Alice seemed to get tired of waiting for me to invite Bella and decided to suggest it after we had bought a LOT of clothes, shoes and accessories (which Alice said where in the same category "outfits").

We ended up watching a romantic comedy. Bella laughed the entire movie and I had to admit that there were some parts I didn't even want to imagine Bella going through. Still, I sympathized with the main actor's character. Falling in love was hard, having to watch her being happily oblivious was harder, but seeing her with another man would be unbearable. Bella noticed I was uncomfortable, but didn't question further when I told her I had my reasons.

She seemed to have had a great time, though she couldn't understand how the main character could be so blind to the leading male's attraction to her. I wanted to laugh at the irony, she was just as oblivious as the main character, but instead of laughing I decided to tease her.

"Some girls just can't seem to notice the obvious." I teased, though Bella's eyes showed me she didn't understand the reason behind my teasing.

"I guess you're right." She ended up agreeing and disregarding my tone, I think she simply thought that she misunderstood my tone and that I was really only speaking about the movie.

I decided to change the topic's direction, not wanting to hint her too much. We talked about other movies as we waited for Alice. I found out Bella was really into comedy. It looked to me as if it was her way of escaping the hollow she had inside her, even if just for a few hours. I knew that all her laughing was a way to hide her pain, her suffering, she had created a mask to protect her from the outside.

I guess even she can't notice anymore when she's faking a smile or a laugh. I pondered. But I can see the difference easily.

I knew Alice had finished shopping and was just giving me some more time alone with Bella, but when she met us I wished for more time. I knew we'd have difficulties during the trip back to Forks, since Alice had made Bella buy so many things. I was right about it, they were buried in shopping bags. To my surprise, Alice commented about a photo and they talked about their last Thanksgiving spent together. It was a funny story, though Jasper would've hunt down the poor man who dared to touch his Alice. I was thankful to Alice, since I got to know a bit more about the time Bella lived with her family.

You don't need to thank me, Edward. Alice silently told me. But I would appreciate some help with my plan. She showed one of her visions, a party at our house to welcome Bella. I could imagine the background music to it, and it wasn't coming from Alice's vision. I was composing a new music, before even noticing it. Alice's vision changed, the party became a formal one and I would play for her. I wished to see how she would be dressed, but Alice blocked me on time. I would've glared at her, if I could see her under all those bags.

When we got to Bella's house, Alice went to her room to organize the purchases while Bella and I talked. We scheduled a hunt for sometime soon, both she and I needed it. After Alice finished arranging things, we left.

I think she likes you more than she is letting on. Alice thought smugly.

"Hopefully." I replied out loud.

"So, how is the composition going?" Alice asked.

"So far, so good." I replied.

"You think you'll be able to finish it by tomorrow?" I wondered.

"I don't know, all I know is that you are going to play tomorrow." She said showing me her vision. "This vision is rock solid, but you won't know how Bella will be looking like."

"You are a devious little pixie!" I groaned.

"Thank you." She smiled.

I spent the rest of the Saturday working on the music as it was a composition for Bella and I wanted her to listen to it as soon as possible. When the first rays of light began to shine through the glass wall, I decided to go get Bella and hunt before the party.

Edward! Alice called. I think you'll have to cancel any hunting plans for a while! Her voice was filled with worry.

She didn't say anything and began remembering how to write Chinese kanji just to block me from viewing what had her worried. I knew she was just by the river near our house and went to meet her.

"What's wrong?" I asked concerned.

"Nothing serious so far, but I would like you to do as I say and allow Jasper to be the one to get Bella." She whispered.

"Alice, I want to know what's wrong." I said frustrated.

"Trust me, Edward, if it helped I would tell you immediately." She sighed, I could see that she wanted to tell me whatever was going to happen, but couldn't.

"Should we cancel the party?" I asked concerned.

"NO!" Alice almost shouted and I was able to see a little of her thoughts, nothing that made sense though. All I saw was sunny beach, a small girl running from something and Bella's green eyes.

"Fine…" I replied and then asked. "But what does it mean?"

"I don't completely understand yet, but someone's searching for Bella." She admitted at last. "We just have to stay at home today and everything will be fine for now."

"For now?" I asked in a low whisper and she nodded.

Everything is still confuse, Edward. Alice tried to convince me. She'll be fine, she has a lot of people who care for her. I nodded. Anyway, I want you to stay here until Bella is already inside my room! Then, you go get ready in your room! I know you'll try to peek, but I won't allow you to see her before it's time! She chirped inside her head.

"I won't." I lied.

"You will." She said verifying through a vision. "You're so predictable!"

She stood up and left me there. I tried to understand the puzzle with the few pieces Alice showed me, but I couldn't make sense of it.

Maybe Bella was going to end up in La Push and some girl would see her and create a ruckus. I wondered. But Alice said there are people after her…

I saw Bella's car entering the garage and felt an urge to go to her, to make sure everything was fine, but I respected Alice's will. I only went inside after Alice told me I could. I got ready and met Esme waiting in front of my room.

She is your one, right? Esme asked filled with joy. For a long time she thought I would remain single forever and the thought saddened her. It's really her?

I nodded slowly.

She'll be breathless when she sees you like this! Esme sounded like any proud mother.

It's true that Bella was going to see my hair more ruled than she ever saw before and that it was going to be the first time she saw me in a tuxedo, but it was not like I was going to impress her even though I hoped that she would like. Maybe she would think I was sexy again.

I kissed Esme's cheek and went downstairs. There, Emmett and Jasper were already waiting, while Carlisle sorted some cds. The decoration was ready and all that was missing were the girls.

"Why must they always make us way so long?" Emmett asked, patience is not his forte when it comes to seeing Rose dressed up.

"One word: Alice." I replied.

Jasper contemplated glaring, but since it was true he did nothing.

It's time! Alice said excited. Gather everyone at the base of the stairs, Edward!

When they began to descend the stairs I froze. Bella was simply astonishing, wearing a light pink dress and her hair was flowing to the middle of her back. She wore a pink blush that made her look human every time that she lowered her head embarrassedly. When they hit the base of the stairs, Alice, Rosalie and Esme went to dance with their halves. Bella and I continued to look at each other until I asked her a dance. When I touched her, I felt electricity running wildly through me and I saw it in her eyes that she felt the same.

After some songs, she leaned her head on my shoulder. I held her closer and we continued to waltz until Alice interrupted us verbally, as I had ignored her thoughts, warnings. Bella seemed surprised at first, but when Esme explained that I would be playing her eyes began to shine brightly. I played a few songs, but decided not to play my newest composition yet. Alice, Esme and Bella were a little frustrated, but I promised they would hear it eventually and they let go. The sun was rising when I finished playing. The others went away to do whatever they had to do, but Bella stayed. She took my hands in hers as if they were something to be treasured and complimented me.

"I'm glad you liked it, I played especially for you." I said with the intensity of my feelings for her, trying to convey them to her.

"I hope you'll allow me to listen to your playing again." She pleaded sweetly.

"Whenever you want me to, I'll play for you." I vowed, again using a strong intensity in my tone.

She thanked embarrassedly and hid her eyes from me. I freed one of my hands to lift her chin. She was not being fair to me, her eyes were the only way I could access her thoughts and she couldn't hide them from me.

"Why do you want to know what is going on inside my head?" She asked trying to decipher my thoughts the same way I tried to decipher hers.

How could I begin to explain to her? I would've tried if Rose hadn't interrupted me. Always the egoist queen, she only thought about getting to school on time because she didn't want to look bad. I was so mad at her that ended up allowing Bella to go get ready while I argued with Rosalie. I knew Alice would also want to have a talk with her later.

It seems like I'll have to wait for another opportunity. I thought sadly as I went to my room to get ready for school.

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Well, I had to change this chapter a bit… Explaining Rose's real motives would give some things away… ^^"

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