So, this chapter was kind of hard to write for me. This did happen to me when I was in college. I decided to post this chapter and the previous one, seeing as chapter 9 has no plot whatsoever, so enjoy both of them for now!

It was the first day of thanksgiving weekend and I had decided to stay in California. My parents were traveling and I had zero interest in going to Forks alone. So I stayed. Alice and Rosalie had both invited me to go with them for the weekend, but I politely declined. Even Alec had invited me to spend the day with his family, but it felt too soon, so I decided to do a party for myself. I ordered some pizza and prepared myself for a Netflix marathon.

I was in the middle of my 5th The Office episode when my phone went off. Facebook notification. Inbox. From no other than Edward Masen.

"Hey Bella, I am in California for the weekend. Did you stay here or did you go back to Forks? If you stayed we should meet. Let me know"

Fuck. What the fuck. Why now? This boy had the worst timing ever. I must point out that during one of my Facebook stalking sessions earlier in the semester I almost had an aneurism when I saw that Edward Masen was no longer listed as single on social media. No, according to his Facebook status Edward was in a relationship with Danielle M. Collins. What an ugly name. Not really.

I answered after 15 minutes of staring at the message.

"Hi, nice hearing from you. I did stay. We should totally meet, I can do Saturday" I could meet everyday but lets appear a little bit busy "You let me now"

Edward is typing…

And typing…

…

Jesus, was he writing the bible?

"Saturday it's perfect for me actually. Why don't I meet you at campus and you can show me around, I have never been to LA ;)"

Wait a minute, was he flirting?

"Sure, lets meet at the library at say 11 and take it form there?"

"Perfect, see you then"

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I was pacing in my room, Jesus what am I going to wear? I had changed outfits more time that I would like to admit. But this was Edward! And he had asked me out (sort of) In my mind I knew we were hanging out as friends, of course we were. There was nothing romantic about this day, from his part. But I couldn't feel like an over excited teenager on her first date. I finally decided on denim cutoffs (hey, it was California after all) a white tank top and a flannel shirt around my waist in case it got cold. I put on my white converse and grabbed my favorite black bag.

I started walking to the library, my palms were sweating and my heart racing. Jesus Isabella calm the fuck down, you are just friends meeting. Then I saw him. He was standing under a tree checking his phone. He had dark fitted jeans on, and a white t-shirt, sunglasses in place and white converse. We kind of matched.

"Hey" I said when I was in ear range

"oh, hi" He looked up from his phone and smiled at me "You look nice, California agrees with you"

"Thanks" Cue blush "So, what are you doing here in LA? I mean, not that I am not happy to see you I am just curious"

"Ah, one of my friends invited me to spend thanksgiving with him here and I thought I should contact you. He went to his grandmother's today"

"Tha is nice" I smiled at him "So, do you have anything in mind for today, we have my roommates car so we can practically go anywhere, don't worry about that"

"Great, there is somewhere I want to go first, but we can walk. Come on"

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We ended up in a little hole in the wall. It was a bookstore, every single book was used and it was charming, I loved it instantly. I was roaming around lost in my world while Edward talked to the owner. It turns out Edward had contacted the man before hand because he was looking for a Hemingway short story and it was been only published in paper in a book he couldn't find anywhere. The man had it ready for us when we entered. Jesus, could this boy be any more perfect?

After looking around we decided to grab some lunch before we headed to Los Angeles County Museum of Art, it was a typical tourist thing to do, but we kind of had to do it. We were currently eating at a hot spot in town. I was eating a salad and him a sandwich.

"So, how's been LA treating you?" He asked between bites

"It's been amazing. School has been kicking my ass, but architecture is a demanding degree, I knew that. I am really liking it" I took a sip from my coke "What about you, how's the east coast?"

"Ah, amazing, I've been having the best semester so far, I have great expectations for this third year" Was he happy because of her? "Are you still seeing that boy from Forks, you know, Alex? or what was his name?"

"Alec. And yes I am still seeing him. Things are getting kind of serious actually"

"Serious enough to leave you alone on thanks giving weekend?"

"For your information I decided not to go, he did invite me. But I decided not too. I had a lot of homework" How dare he! He knew nothing about Alec and me

"Sorry, sorry, I over stepped, you are right. I apologize"

"Apology accepted. So, what have you been reading lately…"

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After that awkward lunch moment, everything went back to normal. He insisted on paying for lunch and I let him. We the headed to the museum and it was amazing. I really enjoy being in museums the is such tranquility there. After taking some photos, looking around and commenting about the pieces we saw Edward asked if we could go to the beach. He said his friend was picking him up there later. We ended up driving down to Venice beach and after purchasing some drinks we sat in the sand. We were having such a nice time, I always enjoyed my time with him but this day had been amazing. I was falling in love with him.

"So, about earlier I really feel like a douche, its just that…that…" He said after some time. Why was he bringing that up again?

"Listen no need to apologize, it was not a big deal after all"

"It's just that you are such a nice girl you know? He should worship the ground you walk in. I just feel he doesn't deserve you" What? Where was this coming from?

"Edward…"

"Wait, I need to say this. You are beautiful and intelligent. You can hold a conversation really well. You know a lot about books, movies and art. You are passionate about things you love and if I were him I wouldn't let you out of my sight. I want you to know that if things had been different before, if I had met you earlier or if we lived in the same city I would…"

"Please don't" I interrupted him, my voice breaking "Please don't finish that sentence. There is no use in thinking about the what ifs. Life is how it is and you are not being fair to me or to your girlfriend saying this to me. You must have a clue how I feel about you. I like you Edward, but we can't be together anytime soon, so please don't fill my head with hopes and dreams that just wont be true, okay?"

"Bella…I just"

"No! Now you let me finish" By this time there were tears running down my face "You are being really selfish right now. You have a girl back home. I don't know her but no one deserves having their boyfriend telling other girls how pretty they are and how he wished things were different. And certainly I don't deserved to be let on by a boy I see two times a year. Edward I need to forget about you. And you have to let me. I don't think I can be just your friend you know? Ar least not now. Not when all I do is think about you every day. Even if we don't ever talk I just can't forget about you and it's messing with my head. I even cried when I saw you changed your Facebook status to in a relationship. How messed up is that?" I took a death breath and stood up.

"You are an amazing boy, but I have to take care of my self, and If that means I have to forget about you then I must, at least for now, so please let me do that" I said looking him straight in the eye

"I…I…am really sorry. You are right. and if that's what you need, I won't contact you any longer. But know this. If you ever need something you can always reach out to me okay? I am sorry things had to go this way, but maybe later in time we can be friends again"

"Maybe, but not for now. Please give me that" I whispered "I am going to go now. Have a safe trip back and good luck with everything. Good bye"

He didin't answer and I drove back to campus crying like a mad woman.

When I arrived to my dorm I laid in bed and began thinking. I had done the right thing. I needed to forget about Edward if I wanted to go on with my life without him distracting me. I needed to fall out of love with him. And I realized I was not being fair either. I needed to end things with Alec, how could I give my body and time to someone when I was not in love with him? It was not fair to either of us. So as I laid there I promised myself that I would forget about Edward and I would make things right in other aspect of my life. Maybe it was time I concentrated in school and forget about boys for now. Forget about him.

How was it? Do you think she did the right thing?