Chapter 7

Disclaimer: I own two new bottles of Propel Fitness Water. One Grape flavored. And the other Kiwi-Strawberry flavored. I do not own Twilight.

Edward's Point of View

As I ran back the the house, I tried to knock the grin off of my face. Kissing Bella had been better than I'd dreamed. Her lips were sweet. Almost like they were coated with sugar. I licked my own lips remember the taste of hers. By the time I reached the house, I could hear a full uproar coming from the living room.

"Seriosuly sweetheart, you need to get a life." I heard Alice cut into someone else.

"I know he's here. I want to talk to him!" I heard Tanya's voice say.

"I right here Tanya." I said as I entered the room.

"Oh there you are Eddie!" Tanya cheered as she rushed up to me throwing her arms around my waist to give me a hug, but I brushed her off.

"Look, I think we need to talk." I told her as I placed her arms at her sides.

"Yes we do." Tanya said. "What kind of a boyfriend goes to a party and doesn't invite his girlfriend?"

"You are not my girlfriend." I spit out.

"Oh Eddie, of course I am silly." She tired to hung me again but I took a step back.

"Look Tanya." I noticed there were quite a number of people gather around us now. "I went out with you because I felt sorry for you. It was wrong, I know it, and I'm sorry. I sorry for leading you on, I'm sorry for making you think I had feelings for you, when I never did. But you have to get it through your head!" I tried to stay calm. "I don't not like you in that way. Never have. Never will. It's time you wake up to that fact, and move on ok?"

"Eddie..." She said in a small voice.

"And my name is not Eddie!" My temper was lost.

"Who is she?" Tanya asked. My head shot up. Did she know anything about Bella? I looked over to Alice only to find a look of confusion. "Well? Who is she? For you to give me up, this new girl must be a knockout! I want to meet her. Where is she? She's here I know it!"

"There isn't anyone else Tanya." I lied.

"No, I don't believe that. Either there is someone else or...or...you're gay." Snickers came from our audience.

"No not gay. And no, there is no one else I assure you." I only lied to keep Bella safe. Who knew what these fools would do if it got out that I kissed her. I would do anything for her. To protect her.

"Whatever Edward! I am so sick of this!" Tanya yelled. More people turned to look at us. "You wouldn't even had sex with me!" Some people took in gasps.

"That's because you had sex with every male in Seattle!" I shot back. I hated being rude to people, much less girls, but Tanya needed a dose of her own medicine.

"What? Ah? Um...." Tanya couldn't come up with anything so she turned on her heels and stormed from the house. People laughed harder when the door bumped her butt on the way out. I was just relieved to be done with her and her drama.

"Thank you Edward! I was really about to let her have it!" Alice squealed.

"She really was a witch." Rosalie hissed.

"Can't believe you finally gave her the boot." Jasper said. "About time I might add."

NEXT DAY AT SCHOOL

"God, I love taco day!" Emmett said as he shoved his 4th taco in his mouth.

"Yeah me too!" Rosalie joined in, only she ate her with a fork.

"So where did you run off to in the middle of the party?" Emmett asked me. I was waiting for the right time to bring the subject of Bella up. It just was never the right time.

"Um...I think I see Alice. Let me go say hi." Rosalie lifted her tray and walked towards Alice and Jasper as they were waiting in line. Which left me alone to face Emmett. He was bigger than me, a year older, and I wasn't afraid of him. I was more afraid of his reaction. What would he think of Bella? Did he approve of Bella and I? Did he think it would cause some kind of war between the two school? Would he get mad if this messed with his chances with the college scouts.

"I went to go talk to this girl." I told him.

"Yeah? Good for you man! Do I know her?" Emmett said in between bites.

"Um...no. She's new in town."

"Really? What's new name?" Emmett asked.

"Bella. Bella Swan." I answered.

He took that in. After a few seconds, I saw a lightbulb went off in his head. "Wait, there aren't any new girls at school. She must be in La Push right?" He asked.

"No not La Push." I paused. "East Forks." I told him.

"Oh. I see." Emmett put his taco down to look me in the eye. "You know what this means don't you?"

"Yes. I do. And I'm sorry Emmett. Really, truly sorry." I hung my head.

"No, brother. It's ok. If you really like this girl, then go for it. But I do have a favor to ask."

"What is that?"

"It's just, you know how much playing for Seattle University means to me, and with the scouts coming...."

"I know. I told her we should keep is private. For now." I told Emmett as my head started to gain height once more.

"Good move." Emmett told me as he picked up his taco again. "So did you tell Alice yet?"

"Alice knew before I did...funny how she does that isn't it?"

"Yeah, Alice will be Alice." I chuckled.

After lunch I walked in the hallway to my next class. My mind drifted back to First Beach and Bella. After I had gotten rid of Tanya, I went back to the Beach to talk some more with her. I learned that she didn't have a favorite color. It changed day to day. I learned that she was an only child, that her parents divorced when she was young. I learned that she took care of her mom, that her mom was her best friend and that she missed her so much. I learned that she took care of Charlie, and secretly but him on a diet since she was the one cooking the meals. I learned she didn't like Forks, because of the rain or the cold, but Jacob and Charlie made it worth it. I learned that when she got angry, she cried. And as I graced her cheek with my index finger, I learned she blushed too.

We came up with a plan, which Jacob and Angela offering to help us with. We would meet once a week in La Push. Either at Jacob's house or on First Beach. Everyone would think Bella was off hangin out with Angela while Angela would go along with it, as she enjoyed the beach too. I told everyone I was hanging out with Jacob. Teaching him football.

By now I had reached my classroom, so I took my usual seat and whipped out my phone to text Bella.

( Ok so bold is Edward texting to Bella. And Italic is Bella texting to Edward. )

Hey, are you busy?

No, just finished a test in Biology. You?

No, lunch ended early so I have sometime to chat. How was your day so far?

Pretty good. Although English was pretty rough. Huge test I didn't have a chance to study for.

I'm sure you did good. Has James given you any trouble today?

Actually, I haven't seen him. To think about it, I haven't seen Jessica either. Weird, must be some family thing.

Hope they aren't up to something.

You really think they'd try something?

I'm not sure what they're capable of. You just let me know if anything happens ok?

I will.

So is it ok if I call you tonight?

Yes, but call after 9 ok? Charlie will be sleeping by then.

Alright, I'll call at 9:01 on the dot. Count on that.

Oh, have to go. Teacher is starting to circle the room. I have to look busy. LOL

Ok, talk to you later then.

Yes, talk to you later. Bye.

Bye.

"RING/RING/RING/RING/PLEASE EXIT THE BUILDING/PLEASE EXIT THE BUILDING/RING/RING/RING" The fire alarm was going off.

"What the hell?"