Author's Note:

Alrighty guys, sorry for taking so long for an update but my life has finally slowed down enough for me to update. If anything I'm going to warn you that some ideas that I've written in past author notes may be slightly altered due to the fact that part of me would just like to finish my story, get it over with, and part of me would like it to go on forever xD

Long story short, I'm working on finishing this up within the next two months or so. Yeah I know that's a long time, but lacrosse for /school/ is over, but I still have camps in June and then I'm in Florida, where the story all began, for three weeks in July. Not to mention exams. Anyway. Basically… the story –cross fingers- will be done by the end of July.

Chelsea ♥

Bella POV

I was sitting in Edward's living room, we were working on the lines for the play but now, we're just hanging out and getting to know each other. It's funny, today when I was driving home, Edward following, to show him the way… I was very nervous. The nerves flew away as soon as we stepped into my house, he like he said he would, helped clean. Let me tell you, he is one of the fastest cleaners I have ever met in my life… the time it took to clean was about one third of the time it normally takes.

On the drive to his house we were completely silent, though it wasn't one of those completely and utterly uncomfortable silences… it was more of a completely bearable, we could talk but don't want to, silences. When we arrived here at the house… I was in complete shock and awe. The house was huge, not to mention it being in its own little field. Once we stepped through the door, I knew I was in love. Let me say now, if I was ever to build a house or buy a house… it would absolutely have to be this one.

As I said before, we rehearsed our lines for what seemed like eternity. What actually came out of our practice is that I've learned Edward, if he doesn't become a male model; he has to become an actor. What I've learned about myself… I should be standing still at all costs… and that after this assignment I will never ever perform Shakespeare again. Not only do I twist up the words every other sentence… the fact that I can't speak them also means sometimes I don't understand. It's a joyful experience.

Edward eventually gave up on me, stating we'd practice after we had a break… leading us to our current situation, me sitting and Edward a cushion away from me, watching some random reality show. The basic outline of this past hour had been, watch five minutes of the show, Edward asks me some random question, I answer, and then we go back to watching TV again. Thinking about this now, it's about time for another random question.

Sure enough, "Hey, Bella, where do you want to go for college?"

"Yale"

"Why Yale?"

"Just cause."

"That's not a real answer."

"What's your definition of a 'real answer'?"

"The truth… oh and more then two words."

"Well aren't we demanding?" I said laughing slightly. "Alright, the truth… basically it's where my father wanted me to go. It's silly really but he wanted me to go there… and after he died I feel like I have to go there now." I sat there realizing I had just told an almost complete stranger an almost secret of mine. "Why I told you that…" I started "I have no idea." I looked over at him to see that he was studying me again.

"I'm glad you told me," he replied. We then fell into another comfortable silence as the television went to commercial. I just sat there thinking, I've been doing that a lot lately. As another five minutes passed, I decided it was my turn to ask a question.

As he opened his mouth I cut him off "So Edward, where do you want to go to college?" He gave me a playful glare and began to answer.

"I'm not completely sure yet. Yale sounds good." I started to laugh.

"No, really, where?"

"Yale. I have to set my standards high," he replied with a smirk.

"Oh right, as if all mighty Ed wouldn't get into any school he wanted. Any would be lucky to have you."

"Edward," he said sharply.

"What?"

"It's Edward. I despise Ed… Eddy… any of it. Just Edward."

"…okay then." That is when we fell into and uncomfortable silence. He stopped asking questions after that, I didn't think I'd done anything that bad… but apparently he is overly offended when people call him something other then his formal name. No nicknames, I took a mental note. For some reason I decided that I really do care about how Edward looks at me. I feel that he had to like me, why? I'm not sure yet… I'll let you know.

"Are you hungry?" Maybe the random questions really aren't over yet.

"Kinda"

"Would you like to go out to eat with me?"

I thought for a moment before replying. I knew it wasn't a date… merely just friends hanging out, though the scary part was that I wish it was a date. "Sure."

"Good," he smiled "come on." He stood up and offered me his hand, which alone shocked me, the whole non-contact thing had been working for me. As I reached my arm up, I shook a bit, but then put my hand in his and he gently pulled me up, like a real gentleman. He started to walk away, and I just stood there a bit, studying him. It was so strange, the Edward I had known a day or so ago… had changed dramatically. He noticed I hadn't followed me and turned around and looked in my eyes, a smile playing on his lips. "Well," he chuckled slightly, "are you coming or not?"

I was pulled out of my trance and smiled back, "Yeah, I'm coming." I started to follow. He didn't move till I came up to where he was and walked past, surprised to feel his hand on the small of my back steering me towards his car's passenger seat. Part of me knew I should be insulted or uncomfortable with him touching me… but for reasons unknown by me… it felt completely natural. Once he pulled away and I sat down, I felt the burning sensation once again. I didn't and couldn't understand what was happening; all I knew is that I liked it.

He sat in the driver's seat and looked over at me, probably noticing the very noticeable blush that had risen to my cheeks as I had realized the pleasure I had gotten from his touch. I glanced at my side, and met his eye involuntarily. He gave me a small smile, then started to drive.

At the time I hadn't thought much about it, until I looked out the side and noticed how it seemed everything was blurring past us. Really, I thought it was just my mind… you know how in movies they blur things to make it seem like all that matters is that moment… but then I glanced at the speedometer… and let me just say now, it was not saying the speed limit. "Edward!" I nearly shrieked.

"What?"

"Why in the world are you going so fast, do you want me to die?"

"If you died… I would to, wouldn't I?"

"Then you have a death wish. Guess what? I don't… slow down." I watched as he pressed his break and watched the little bar go down to a reasonable number, "Thank you" I said accompanied by a sigh or relief.

"Welcome," he mumbled under his breath. He seemed aggravated, but not really. I state of amusement and aggravation was displayed on his face. "What kind of food are you interested in?"

"Anything," I said as my stomach rumbled.

"Alright then," he replied as he pulled into a seemingly very expensive restaurant.

"What is this place…"

"A restaurant, I believe," he replied laughing.

"No, I mean… never mind" I grumbled.

"Don't worry Bells, this place is in our budget," he said as if reading my mind. He got out of the car and opened my door faster then I was able to just unbuckle my seatbelt. He, again, offered my hand. This time though, after pulling me out, he didn't let go… and part of me didn't want him to, to begin with. "This way," he said leading me across the parking lot.

"I can see the entrance," I said with a smile, and I couldn't help but notice he was smiling too.

We entered the doors and were greeted right away, "Table for two," Edward said gracefully. I couldn't help but notice the female waitress eye me, but she dropped the gaze.

"Table or booth?" She asked with a smile, obviously hoping for some sort of recognition from Edward.

"Booth is preferable," he said as if he was making a business transaction, no emotion once so ever.

The hostess led us to an open booth and handed us out menus, "Your server will be with you shortly," she said, noticeably, right to Edward.

"Right," he said as he looked at me. I looked at her then Edward, then opened my menu, noticing right away that everything was, as I expected, very expensive. "Order anything, don't worry about it."

"Edward," I started saying doubtfully.

"Bella, I wouldn't tell you unless I didn't mean it." And with that he tipped the menu back into my eyesight. Everything looked good, but for some reason my hunger seemed to disappear, just being here with Edward was just… enough. "Have you found something yet?"

"Oh, yeah… I think I'll just go with the pasta," I know, amazing choice.

With that he waved over a server and ordered just one meal for me, and two Cokes. I raised my eyebrow, he noticed "I'm not that hungry," was all he said.

The food arrived and conversation was minimal, the occasional "Is it good" and "Are you sure" were on repeat. Once I had finished my food, Edward called over a waitress, and paid. I stood up and Edward came to my side and we walked out. As we headed towards the car, his arm wrapped around my waist, slowly and lightly. He looked down at me as I looked up. I knew he was waiting for affirmation or rejection; I just placed my hand on his, and looked forward, knowing that after this night… nothing, at all, was going to be the same.

As we got in the car there was a peaceful silence, "Home?" Edward asked, I nodded in agreement. As he pulled out of the parking lot, his free hand found mine. "So…" he started. "What does this mean?"

"I don't know," it was the only truth I could offer.

"I know you have a date to the dance, but, would you mind saving me a dance?" I looked into his eyes and I saw something there that I'd never seen before… and still I can't put a finger on what it was.

"Most definitely," I said with a smile, and gave his hand a light squeeze.

It didn't take long to reach my house, due to his super speedy driving. He walked me up to my door, where he released my hand. "Hey… this weekend," he started, but I cut him off.

"I'm busy tomorrow, maybe, actually I'm not sure, and Sunday I'm not…" he started to laugh, while placing a silencing finger on my lips.

"Okay, I'll call you tomorrow once plans are finalized." I just blushed at his touch and smiled. Suddenly his hand swept across my face, tucking my hair behind my ears. "Mind over matter, getting easy," he murmured so quietly I could have sword he hadn't said anything at all. He then turned and walked away, "I'll call you tomorrow," he said again. After he got in his car I just watched as he drove away, till he turned into a fading glowing dot in the distance.

I then walked into my house, my phone suddenly beeping, notifying me of getting a new text message, it was from Sam.

Sam794: Hey, meet me at my house tomorrow; we're going to Rhonda's ;-)

I smiled and sent back a "Okay," and headed to bed. I sat there; replaying the night's events in my mind… realizing that Edward and I… had more of a connection then ever would have been thought possible. It was definitely the start of something new.

Author's Note:

Haha the last line, yes from High School Musical, oh well, I'm over it xD Anyway. I liked the way this chapter turned out. Edward and Bella have something but, at least Bella, doesn't know what's going on yet… or how to feel. I most definitely made Edward way way way more comfortable around Bella, which I believe is the way it should be. He obviously has no problems touching her… but that's to be expected lol.

Next chapter will be all Sam and Bella at Rhonda's… and more then likely a phone call between Bella and Edward… some Onyx conflict probably. Either way… I enjoyed writing again. My muse is back.

Obviously I'm going to preach read and review but… it doesn't always happen. Though I have 50+ people that have this story in their favorites and I believe 70+ people have it on alert… so I'd like to thing that at least half of the people who have it in their favorites would review… all of them would just be lovely.

Either way, thanks for reading, be looking for another update soon.

Chelsea ♥

Music:

"Friend" Kaitlyn Harner

"Best Days" Matt White

"Go The Distance" Lucas Grabeel

"Must Have Done Something Right" Relient K