Before I could answer to that cryptic and most intriguing response, Alice appeared at my elbow.

"Oh, my God, Edward, get your own friend. Seriously, don't you have something else to do? Like something that doesn't involve harassing my bestie all night?"

I didn't even have a chance to protest. Alice dragged me out through the kitchen and onto the back porch.

Once the cold air hit my face, I wrenched my arm away.

"Ow, Alice! What is your problem?"

"Don't pretend with me." Her eyes, so like her brothers', twinkled mischievously. "I heard you and Jessica arguing. You're finally going to go for it with Mike? It's about time!"

I groaned. "I have bigger problems than Newton. Some creep keeps kissing me in the dark!"

Maybe your brother, I added silently.

She just rolled her eyes. "Puh-lease. It's gotta be him! He's single and ready to mingle, and everyone knows you've been hot for him for forever. Kiss him back next time, for Pete's sake."