Chapter 9

I walked into the auditorium to see everyone staring at me. Being me I blushed and looked down. I walked to the stage with my head down the whole way.

"sorry I'm late," I said to Ms. Clark when I sat down with everybody else in the seats.

"don't worry you're not late. Besides I'm just happy that you showed up." she said with a smile. I understood why she would think someone wouldn't show. I didn't want to but since it was my grade on the line I did anyway.

"ok time to get started. Let's start with the scene where Landon asks Jamie if she will help him practice his lines for the play." she said cheerfully.

Great a scene with just Edward and I that is going to be so much fun! Note the sarcasm.

I walked on the stage followed by Edward. We both opened our lines and began.

"Jamie," he said walking over to me.

I turned around to face him scoffed and than turned back to where my locker would be during the actual play. "what do you want Carter i've known you for years and you have never been the first one to come up and say hello." I said lightly like how she does in the movie.

"I need help with my lines." Edward said with his hands in his pocket while he looked down.

I turned around and faced him. I raised my eyebrows "Landon Carter's asking me for help." I said in a voice mixed with amusement and astonishment.

"yeah" he said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

I sighed "okay, i'll pray for you," and I began to walk away.

"no Jamie look I really need-"

I cut him off, "you've obviously never asked anyone for help before right." I paused while he looked down but didn't answer. "A request like yours requires flattery and groveling. It can't be all about you, it has to be for the common good of everybody."

"It is for the common good." he replied viciously. "ok Eddie Zimerhoff deserves the best." he paused and gave me a small smile. "please."

I was suddenly dazzled he looked so cute and so helpless. I quickly snapped out of my little daze.

"ok one condition though Carter."

"and what's that." he asked.

"you have to promise not to fall in love with me." I said completely sternly and completely serious.

He started chuckling "that's not a problem," he said looking at me as if I just told the funniest joke.

"ok i'll see you this afternoon after school." I walked off the stage.

"ok" he sighed and walked off the stage.

"Brava," Ms. Clark cried. "you two work so good together." she complimented as we walked back on the stage.

I looked around and saw shocked looks on all the students. Everyone stopped what they were doing and had their mouth hanging open and eyes wide. They were speechless.

I just rolled my eyes at this comment and walked off the stage with Edward following me.

We did a few more scenes and than Ms. Clark called for a break.

I looked to see I anybody I was friendly with was here. Unfortunately no one was. I did how ever see a girl who was in my spanish class who seemed really nice. She was sitting alone so I figured she was shy. I walked over to her with a smile on my face.

"do you mind if I sit here?" I asked.

"no of coarse not," she replied politely.

Than I realized that the girl was Angela. She was pretty she had light brown hair and dark eyes. She was tall probably standing at 5'6 around the same height as Rosalie. She was wearing light blue skinny jeans and a nice white spaghetti strap tang top.

We talked for a little while. She was really nice and I could definitely see us being good friends. Next spanish class instead of sitting around like a loner I'm going to talk to her. I can't believe I didn't before. When I met her at the assembly she seemed really nice,

Suddenly Angela's eyes went really wide and she was looking behind me. Did I do something wrong? I turned around and was met by Edward's face a mere centimeter away from my own.

"mind if I steal Bella away for a little bit?" he asked Angela all though his eyes never left mine.

"um yeah sure I was going to go talk to Ben anyway...see you tomorrow Bella." she said with a wave.

I smiled at her and than turned around and glared at Edward.

"what the hell Edward I was talking to her that was really rude." I said as I pulled back from him and got up to leave.

"wait," he said grabbing my wrist, "I didn't mean to I just wanted to talk to you."

"well than you could've come over and joined the conversation you didn't have to chase Angela off." I said while turning around to face him and pulling my arm out of his grasp.

"I'm sorry you're right that was rude," he said looking down ashamed.

Aw he looked so sad maybe I could cut him a break.

"I just wanted you to notice me." he added looking into my eyes to see my reaction.

"it's hard not to notice you" I muttered.

"really why because you are so attracted to me, well Bella all you have to do is ask and I could prove to you I'm just as attracted to you as you are to me." he said with a seductive wink.

Ew that pig. I can't believe I felt sorry for being mean to him. I was practically gagging but I decided to have a little fun so hid my distaste for him and put on a flirty smile.

I looked up through my eyelashes purposely being flirty. "if I knew I only had to ask I would've begged by now." I said bitting my lip in a way that I thought looked sexy but was mostly me trying to stop myself from laughing at his expression.

He looked shocked but he quickly masked it. "well beg no further," he said leaning into me. When he was about to press his lips to mine I slapped him across the face but not very hard.

"what the hell was that for," he shouted causing everyone to look at us.

"for being a pig," I replied shouting back at him.

"oh please you wanted me to do that you were just scared you weren't experienced enough." he yelled with a cocky grin.

"oh please more like I was scared you didn't have enough experience." I yelled back.

His grin turned into a frown and my scowl turned into a grin.

He opened his mouth to yell back when Ms. Clark interrupted.

"what's going on here." she asked.

"Bella's being a prude." Edward said and his smile returned.

"Edward's being an ass." I said my smile never leaving his face.

"how is it that two people with so much connection on stage can have so much hate towards each other." she asked while shaking her head.

"oh just spend some time with Edward and I'm sure you'll figure it out." I said smiling at her.

"everyone is dismissed I am canceling practice tomorrow therefor I expect to see everyone on friday." she said as everyone left. "you two follow me." she said pointing to myself and Edward.

Great now I'm in trouble because of this ass. So I will tell you I was shocked when she brought us to the principles office.

"wait here," she said as she walked into the office.

I took a seat and Edward took a seat next to me.

"I can't believe I'm getting in trouble because of you," I mumbled breaking the silence.

"me you're the one that slapped me." he yelled at me.

"oh please it wasn't even hard and it's not my fault that you went to go kiss me." I yelled back.

"you said you wanted me to." he screamed.

"I was joking a deaf man could've heard the sarcasm in my voice," I screamed back getting really pissed off now.

"I'm sorry I didn't realize you were joking when you told me that you wanted me to kiss you," he yelled standing up now.

"you didn't realize because you are such an ass who thinks everyone wants you," I yelled back while I followed him in standing up and facing him.

We both heard a loud bang and turned around to see Ms. Clark and Mr. Meyer the principle.

"see what I told you Mr. Meyer they need this." Ms. Clark exclaimed.

We need what?

Mr. Meyer sighed. "I guess you're right." he paused for a little bit, "you are both dismissed from school tomorrow." he said.

Wait. What!? We were being dismissed. .god. What if it's because we are being suspended because we were being bad. I began to hyperventilate.

"please I swear i'll be good you don't have to suspend me I didn't do anything it was all Cullen is swear it wasn't my fault." I rushed out. How could they take such drastic measures?

"Miss. Swan please calm down I would not suspend a student for doing nothing wrong, you don't have to worry. Ms. Clark here just told me about how you guys aren't getting along. She proposed an idea and I agree with it after seeing what I did when I came out." he said looking between Edward and I.

Ms. Clark was the one to speak now, "I suggested that you two take the day off tomorrow to spend with each other." my draw dropped was she kidding. I could see Cullen smirking out of the corner of my eye. Damn you Cullen. "you two will go to a place that represents something you are good at and share that experience with the other." with that Mr. Meyer and her started to walk away. "oh and don't think you can skip this because we will call in to check and make sure you two are together and not killing the other and you have to be out the whole school day." with that they walked off.

I just stood there blankly staring ahead with my mouth hanging open. A few seconds later I heard a voice behind me.

"i'll pick you up around 8 when classes start so we could go out to breakfast." Edward said happily.

"you must be loving this Cullen." I spat at him.

"more than you will ever know," he replied with a crooked grin in my direction.

I scoffed at him and walked off. Unfortunately his room was in the same building and same floor as mine so he followed.

The walk was silent and so was the elevator ride which I was grateful for. I didn't want to talk to him. Out of the corner of my eye I could see him open his mouth a few times to say something but that closing it as if he thought better of it.

When we walked out of the elevator we went out separate ways to the girl and boy hall way.

"see you tomorrow morning." he called after me cheerfully.

"whatever," I mumbled.

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I was having the greatest dream. I don't know where it came from but I liked it. Edward and I were sitting in a meadow talking. He was being really sweet and opening up to me.

He kissed me and I kissed him back. It was the best kiss of my entire life. I moaned into his mouth. "Edward," I moaned.

I heard a chuckling. My eyes snapped open. Standing in front of me wearing the biggest smile in the world was Edward Cullen.

"fuck!" I yelled and I fell off the bed causing Edward to laugh harder.

"ouch" I whispered while rubbing my head. He tried to muffle his laughter but didn't really succeed all that well.

I sent him death glares.

"I'm sorry it's just you should've seen what you looked like when you fell off your bed." he said while cracking up.

"glad I amuse you," I said while getting up.

"have a nice dream?" he asked while raising an eyebrow.

"I guess. Why?" what was he getting at?

"did you know you talk in your sleep."

I froze my eyes going wide. Renee always told me I sleep talked but I never believed her. Oh god what did I say in front of Edward? Than I remembered my dream. Shit! I'm screwed.

"what did I say?" I managed to ask.

"nothing bad you just moaned my name a few times." he said with a huge smile.

"you know you're not the only Edwards I know." I stated.

"ok name one other." he said with a cocky smirk.

I didn't say anything. Truth be told I didn't know any other Edwards.

He smiled triumphant at me. "don't worry I feel the same way." he said.

"ok first of all so we are clear it wasn't a sex dream or anything ok maybe there was a kiss but nothing more." I said as I watched his smile stay on his face. Maybe I shouldn't have told him about the kiss. Oh well too late for that now. "second I don't feel that way about you and even if I did I wouldn't date you because you are an arrogant pig." that made his smile turn a little.

"well I'm hoping today will change the way you view me," he said looking sincere.

Ha good luck. "lastly tell anyone about this and I will make sure that you will stay a virgin for the rest for your life. Get it?"

"got it."

"good." I said with a smile.

My smile instantly vanished when he said "let's go."

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we arrived to the parking lot about two minutes after we left. Luckily everyone was in class already so we didn't have to explain why we were sneaking off campus together.

I started walking to my car. My nice Ferrari that Charlie bough me before we came up and had brought here. It just arrived today and I couldn't wait to take it for a drive, even if Cullen had to be there when I did.

"where do you think you're going?" I heard a voice ask as I felt hands wrap around my waist.

The position I was in with Edward's arms around my waist felt so right but I knew it was wrong. He did this to every girl. I wasn't any different I was just another girl to make out with. I quickly shrugged him off and turned around to look at him. He looked so hurt and I instantly felt bad for causing this pain. I wanted to comfort him but knew that would be awkward so I didn't.

"to my car of coarse," I said with a smile to lighten the mood.

"nope sorry but we are using taking my car, you had your conditions now I have mine." he said with a stern tone.

Oh please we are so taking my car. I put on a puppy dog pout face, "but Edward it just came today and i've never gotten to drive it please."

I saw him soften immediately. Ha that was way to easy.

"fine," I smiled "but only if we drive my car next time."

yeah like there would be a next time "thank you thank you thank you," I said while I grabbed him into a hug. He stiffened and I let got. "sorry." I said sheepishly.

"I didn't mind," he said.

I rolled my eyes. "well anyway it's a done deal baby we take your car next time." I said jumping into my car.

He didn't move. "hello are you coming?" I asked what was taking him so long. Than I realized it. I called him baby. Oops I can't help it I call everyone baby, honey, sweetie, and names like that. Oh well.

He climbed in slowly. "sorry if that made you uncomfortable but I call everyone baby that's just how I talk," I shrugged.

"what? Oh don't worry about it. It's fine." he mumbled.

We went to starbucks for breakfast and sat there for about an hour enjoying our coffee and just talking. It was surprisingly really easy to talk to him.

"ok well it's your pick first so where to?" I asked truly curious.

"don't worry i'll direct you." he said with a chuckle.

About ten minutes later we pulled up to gym. Oh god please no.

he must have seen my reluctance because I heard him chuckle, "don't worry I won't kill you." he joked. "and besides we have to do this you don't have a choice." he added with a smile.

I reluctantly walked beside him as he went into the gym. There were all types of machines but he brought me to a door on the other end of the room and led me through it.

On the other side of the door there was a basketball court. I should've known. I shook my head.

"what?" he asked.

I smiled "well obviously you would bring me to a basketball court." I said laughing.

He shook his head "there is more to me than you think" he said and than with a smile added "plus after seeing you play yesterday I thought you could use some help with your skills."

I stuck my tongue out at him and he raised his eyes brow at me.

I picked up a basketball from a rack. "ok captain show me what you got." I said throwing the ball at his chest.

He easily caught it and chuckled, "are you sure you want to challenge me."

I snorted, "oh please you don't scare me."

ten minutes later the score was Edward 50 Bella 0 and that was each shot counting as one point.

"ok you are the all mighty basketball player have mersey on me please." I said dramatically throwing my body on the ground to bow to him.

He chuckled and helped me up "how about we work on those skills now." he said with a smile.

I unwillingly agreed.

An hour later I knew all the basics and I wasn't that bad except for when I would occasionally fall which surprisingly I rarely did.

We decided to play another game hopefully this one I would lose by a little less. I was hoping to score at least one basket.

I checked him the ball and he checked it back. I went in but he stole it easily. He went up for the shot and scored.

"winners ball!" I called.

"Bella why don't we do losers ba-"

"winners ball," I said cutting him off in a menacing voice. He stopped arguing right away and went to the half court line to check me the ball. (we were playing half court ball). I passed it back to him he started dribbling up and I went to guard him. I purposely got really close so that he could feel my on his body. He froze. I smiled just the reaction I was hoping for. I quickly stole the ball and went in for the layup. I scored!

"yes!" I cried.

He just stood there motionless.

I picked up the ball and went to the half court line. "come on Edward winners ball." I said mockingly.

The rest of the game went like that. I was able to stop him from scoring some but I was still creamed. The final score was 42 to 8 which was a huge improvement.

"good game," he said congratulating me.

"I owe it all to the man who taught me everything I know. The big man on campus Edward Cullen." I said in a fake announcers voice.

He laughed and I soon joined in.

"ok it's already 12 time to go to the place you chose."

I instantly became nervous. I was about to show him something i've never shown anyone. What if didn't like it. Well only one way to find out. Gulp!

20 minutes later we pulled up to a building. We got out of the car and I silently went into the building with Edward following. He must have noticed how uneasy I was because he didn't speak. I turned on the lights and he gasped.

"where are we?" he asked looking around astonished. (I was going to stop here but decided to keep going because that would be mean)

"a recording studio," I said simply but on the inside I was freaking out.

"you sing?" he asked with wide eyes.

I shrugged "occasionally, I like to and Charlie decided to by me my own studio as a welcome to LA kind of present."

"can I hear you." he asked.

I took a deep breath. "well I dragged you all the way out here didn't I?"

"but before I do please know that you are the first person out of my family to know about this not even Alice knows so please don't tell anyone, oh and I write my own songs don't tell anyone else that either. I also play the guitar which don't tell anyone that too please."

he nodded "of coarse."

"oh and I don't care how bad I am just pretend I'm good." I said to lighten up the mood.

He chuckled, "I'm sure you're amazing."

yeah you've never heard me is all I thought.

I took a deep breath and started playing my guitar. I played the recording of just the drums and other instruments with it so the music was complete.

We don't have to try

To think the same thoughts

We just have a way

Of knowing everything's gonna be ok

We'll laugh 'til we cry

Read each others minds

Live with a smile

Make it all worthwhile

Make it all worthwhile

Life has moments hard to describe

Feeling great and feeling alive

Never coming down from this

Mountain we're on

Always knowing we're gonna be fine

Feeling great and feeling alive

Never coming down from this

Mountain were on

The view is so clear

And it's crazy up here

Life is amazing with you on the ride

We don't wanna sleep

Just wanna stay up

There's so much to say

And not enough hours in the day

We'll laugh 'til we cry

Read each others minds

Live with a smile

Make it all worthwhile

Make it all worthwhile

Life has moments hard to describe

Feeling great and feeling alive

Never coming down from this

Mountain we're on

Always knowing we're gonna be fine

Feeling great and feeling alive

Never coming down from this

Mountain were on

The feelings so clear

And it's crazy up here

Life is amazing with you on the ride

No time to be lazy

The journey is perfect

The pace is so crazy

The race is so worth it

I will be with you

We'll do this together

Always together

Life has moments hard to describe

Feeling great and feeling alive

Never coming down from this

Mountain we're on

(Mountain we're on)

Always knowing we're gonna be fine

Feeling great and feeling alive

Never coming down from this

Never comin' down

Never comin' down

Never comin' down (from this)

Always knowing were gonna be fine

Feeling great and feeling alive

Never coming down from this

Mountain were on

The feeling's so clear and it's crazy up here

Life is amazing with you on the ride

The place so is crazy

The race is so worth it

Life is amazing with you on the ride

I finally looked up at Edward for the first time. He looked shocked. His mouth was literally hitting the floor and his eyes were practically popping out of their sockets.

"so what did you think?" I asked really nervous.

"Bella was that really you?" he asked still looking shocked.

"yeah." I said looking down.

He came over to me a placed his finger under my chin lifting it so I was looking him in the eye.

"Bella that was unbelievably stunning." he said.

"you know I was just kidding when I said you had to tell me it was good no matter what, you can be honest and tell me what you really think." I mumbled. There is know way someone like him with a voice like that could think what I just did was even slightly good.

"ok fine you're right I will be truthful. That wasn't just stunning it was so much more. It was breathtaking, the most amazing sound I have ever heard in my life, the only voice I ever want to hear again." he said looking into my eyes.

"you're just saying that." I muttered.

"Bella I am not just saying that you are the most amazing girl in the world. I don't get why you don't see it. You are an amazing person and your voice is like none other. You don't need voice modifiers it's perfect the way it is and so are you." I started to tear. His eyes looked so truthful and I knew he was being honest.

"thank you Edward, but remember don't tell anyone about this."

"never." he hugged me until I stopped tearing.

I broke apart from him and he looked offended.

"look Edward I know you say you want to be with me and I know you are trying to change but the thing is I can't just go out with you three days after I saw you making out with a different girl every period. I'm tired of fighting this though, I really want to be your friend." I actually wanted to be more than that but I couldn't trust him yet and if he wanted to earn my trust he was going to have to work for it.

"i'll take what I can get from you Bella, but know that I will always be waiting for you." he whispered in my ear.

After a few minutes we got up. It was now 2:10 which means school was over so we should go back. Ms. Clark didn't even call once but I didn't care because I saw a knew side of Edward today. A side I could see myself falling for. A side I was already falling for and boy was I falling fast.

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A/N: good? Bad? Let me know what you're thinking. Ok so I'm slightly upset because I didn't get a lot of reviews for the last chapter so to make it up for me I want everybody who reads my story to review and I allow anonymous reviews so even if you don't have a name or don't want me to know who it is you can still review! Ok so I'm not going to kill you or anything if you don't review bu it would make me so happy and make me write faster too :D. some of you might have thought this chapter was slow but i love Edward and Bella fluff not to mention we needed to have them friends i mean they can't hate each other but don't worry there will still be drama between them if you want and the only way for me to find out if you do want more Edward Bella drama before they get together is if you tell me in a review! Ok so if anyone had any magnificent ideas on how to finally get Bella and Edward together or on anything else let me know. Even if you just want to babble about my story or what you were thinking do it I LOVE long reviews!!! ok so with that note continue to READ AND REVIEW PLEASE!!! :)

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