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Chapter 8

Practice

EPOV

I got into my Volvo and waited for the rest of my family to arrive. Alice slid into the seat next to me with Emmett, Jasper and Rosalie in the back. I sped off to our home.

"So you're going over Bella's." Alice said, matter-of-factly.

"Why the hell are you going over there?" Emmett asked from the backseat.

I sighed. "Bella and I are partners on our English project. We have to recite a scene from Romeo and Juliet. We, well mostly Bella, need to practice."

Rosalie spoke next, "Why didn't you try to get out of it?"

"Rosalie, it's just easier to do this and get it over with." I told her.

"So," Jasper started. "After this project its over, you'll leave Bella Swan alone." He wasn't asking.

"I will."

We had reached the house, I stopped at the end of our drive way and they all got out.

"Alice," I said.

She turned and faced me. "Yes,"

I paused. "Will everything be alright, if I go and see Bella?"

She smiled. "Everything is going to be fine. Don't worry." I tried to see her vision, but she was blocking me out by reviewing Japanese sign language.

"Alice," I said warningly.

She laughed and waved a finger at me. "Trust me, Edward." She shut the door and ran off. Damn that little pixie.

I sped off to a secluded area that I went to when I needed to hunt and didn't want to go far. I got out of my car and ran into the forest. I thought about the relationship between Bella and I. I corrected myself. There was no relationship, there just couldn't be.

I found a herd of deer and quickly drained three, not fully satisfied. I would never be completely satisfied. There was another reason not to be around Bella. I was so dangerous to her. Her scent was so alluring and I wanted her blood, but I would never take it.

I went back to my car and drove towards Bella's house. The only way to protect Bella and save me from the monster I am, was for me to just ignore Bella once this project was over.

One part of my mind was in complete agreement with me, another was mad and wanted me to just take Bella, but there was this other part that was much louder then the other two. It cringed at the idea of being away from, it wanted me to just hold her and-

NO! I can't not think like that. If I did I would never be able to stay away from her. As if Bella could love a monster like me. Alice's visions can't be true. I can let them. Even worse than endangering Bella would be taking away her soul. She was too amazing of a person to do that to. The only way to keep Bella and her soul safe was to stay away from her. That's exactly what I would do.

BPOV

I got out of my truck and went into my house. I had about forty-five minutes before Edward would show up and we would practice. I trudged upstairs to my room, groaning as I entered it. The walls were still a light blue color. I made a note of going to buy paint so I could paint my room. Maybe a midnight blue, that would look good.

I went to my ancient computer and checked my email. I read one from my mother and emailed her back. My thoughts drifted to Edward.

He was so odd and so was his family. There was something not human about them. They are not related but they all have the same topaz colored eyes, pale skin, and in Edward and Emmett's case, strength that was too impossible for a human to have.

I opened up my favorite search engine and typed in, "pale skin, inhuman strength, not human".

There were 21,500 results. I figured it could have been worse. I strolled through, finding everything just about silly. I was about to exit out of page when I saw something that caught my eye. It was a website about vampires. I clicked on it, skeptical that it held any information that would be helpful.

The website said that vampires had very chalky, pale skin, super strength and speed. I briefly scanned the page, noting the part where it said they had long fangs and drank the blood of humans.

I was pulled out my research by a knock at the door. I yelped and jumped. I shut off my computer screen and yelled, "Coming!"

I ran down the stairs, tripping several times and opened the door. Edward turned around and my breathe caught in my throat.

He smiled, "Hello."

"Hi," I said breathless.

He chuckled. "Can I come in?"

I mentally kicked my self. "Of course. Come on in." I moved to the side and he walked past me. I closed the door and turned around to find Edward standing not but a couple of feet from me. As I gazed upon him, I noticed a slight difference in him. He turned to look at me. I found the difference. His eyes were much, much lighter then they had been in Biology and Spanish.

I was snapped out of my gawking and remembered my manners, "Can I get you anything to drink?"

He laughed, as if there was some inside joke that I was missing. "No, thank you."

I smiled, even though I was confused. His laughter was contagious. "So, do you want to start from where we left off in English or start from the beginning?" I walked past him, going into the living room and he followed.

"Let's start from the beginning." He said. I nodded and he started.

Just like in English, his voice put all other Romeos to shame. I wanted to match, his natural skill, so I brought every emotion out. Soon enough we were so deep into each role, you would have thought we were doing it as if our lives depended on it.

I was completely enthralled by Edward. His voice, like soft velvet, made mine seem like two rocks rubbing together. I barely noticed how close we had become, just a mere foot from each other.

"O, wilt thou leave me so unsatisfied?" Edward recited, with so much feeling. He stepped even closer to me.

He placed his hands on my upper arms. His hands were ice cold, but I barely noticed. "What satisfaction canst thou have tonight?" I put my hands on his muscular shoulders.

Edward leaned forward as I did. Our lips were almost touching when I heard, "Bella, I'm home." Shit. Charlie was home. Edward and I sprang apart so fast, I thought I might have had whiplash. Charlie rounded the corner, entering the living room. "Bella, who's car is…Oh. Hello." He said, noticing Edward. Charlie turned to me, "Who is this?" He pointed at Edward.

"Dad, this is Edward Cullen. We have a English project that we are working on and Edward came over so that we could work on it." I was sounding like blubbering, breathless fool.

Edward stepped forward, holding out his hand, "Hello, Chief Swan."

Charlie shook his hand and said, "Well, then. Are you two almost done?"

"Yes," I said, immediately. Edward shot me a strange look, I gave him my best pleading look.

He must have understood, because the next thing he said was, "Bella and I are finished now. I had better be getting home."

"I'll walk you to the door, Edward." I said, sliding past my father.

Edward picked up his jacket. "You did very nicely, Bella. You surprised me." He slid his arms into it.

I smiled. "Thanks. You know, you aren't half bad yourself. That part at the end though, you should put your hands somewhere else." I smiled.

A shocked look past over his face and I laughed. "Where should I put them?" He asked sarcastically.

I walked up to him and grabbed his hands, placing them on my waist. (HAHA! I love my confident Bella!) "You should put them there, that way it will be easier when I place my hands on your shoulders." As I said that, I did place my hands on his shoulders.

We stood there, staring into each other's eyes. Suddenly, Edward jumped back. "I have to go." he mumbled, opening the door. Before he closed it, he said, "I'll see you tomorrow Bella." He smiled.

I couldn't return the smile, I was in a state of confusion. "Bye?" I managed. He closed the door. I heard his car start and him speed off. I turned and went into my room. I sat on my bed and tried to process what had just happened.

UGH SO SHORT! I am sorry. I wanted to give you a update, before my precious internet is taken away! So I hoped you guys liked. I will write a extra long chappy when I get back!!! Loves yous!