A/N: I'm going to admit that my last two chapters weren't that good. Here's the chapter to redeem my story. A lot of you are wondering why Edward is so worried. It's because he thinks she'll be repulsed by the idea of how he wanted her back in highschool, actually how he 'thought' he wanted her. I don't know about most girls, but a guy only wanting me for sex would pretty much piss me off. He's only worried she'll break up with him because she might think he still only wants her in that way. So please enjoy and sorry it took so long to update.
Savanna06: I know about the age/grade thing. I should have given it more thought. But it's my first story, it's bound to be a little off. The whole New York and swimming thing, I've mentioned in the last chapter, is unrealistic, and I do realize that. When I thought of the idea I couldn't find a nearby state that would be warm enough for that. So I meant for it to be that way. Not every story has be to 100 percent realistic. And it's okay to critisize, because as mentioned, this is my first story. It'll help me learn. But yeah, I have realized these things and I plan to do better.
Disclaimer: Twilight and all it's characters belong to Stephenie Meyer.
The Roommate
Piano Students and Movie Creeps
I don't know if you've ever felt like you just wanted to sleep for the rest of eternity or just be unaware that anybody else exists, or something like that. But when I'm with Edward, all I wanted to do was be with him. I just wanted to be with him and only him, to have no interruptions. When I'm with him I just want the rest of the world to vanish. But wishing that is very morbid. Other people have to and need to be in our life, it can't just be him and I 24/7. I guess thinking that was just me wishing we would never get tired of eachother.
When I fell asleep in Edward's arms I was vaguely aware that I had told him I loved him. I was somewhere in between awake and asleep, he probably thought I was fully asleep and was just saying things. But I completely meant it. We haven't known eachother for that long, but it's gotten to the point where I don't care. Edward was perfect in every single way. Mind, body, and soul. He was the one I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. I was truly in love with this man.
Last night, as I was falling asleep, his breathing was off and it made me search into his eyes to see what was wrong. Edward didn't seem to notice me staring at him at all. I had kept my breathing at a minimum, as though I was really asleep. His beautiful emerald eyes seemed troubled with something. I was going to ask him about it if he didn't bring it up soon enough.
I had woken much too early for my liking and left Edward, hesitantly might I add, to take a shower. I didn't have anything to do today, work didn't start for another three days. I had four sketches in the proccess to show my boss, I was sure she'd love them. Unlike any normal human being, I was excited for my first day. I would have started sooner, but there was no way I'd pass up any time with Edward.
The hot water felt good against my skin, because when I left Edward's arms I grew cold. The water had become my new source of heat after leaving him. Even though I wanted to take a much longer shower, Edward had work today and of course he'd need to take one. I shut off the water and carefully wrapped a towel around my body before I made my way out into the hallway.
Unlike any other time, I didn't check the hallway to see if Edward was there or not. Just my luck. I ran into something hard and looked up to see Edward balancing me with his hands behind my back. He gave me a pleased smirk and bent his head down, grazing his lips across the hollow of my throat. "Good morning, beautiful."
"Edward," I warned, but couldn't help but smile and blush insanely as he continued his lips in a path up to my own. I felt him smile against my lips before he pulled me in tightly against him. My eyes shut and I tilted my head back after he had kissed me and moved back down to my neck. My breathing went out in ragged patterns and I allowed one hand to fly from the spot on my towel, the spot that was holding it up, and let it roam through his messy bronze hair.
Edward groaned lightly in pleasure, looking down at me with nothing but passion in his eyes. "Why do you like that so much?" I whispered.
He shrugged and his hands moved down to my waist, making me shiver. He noticed this and chuckled. "Go get dressed Bella."
I nodded, more than responsive, and bit my lip as I made my way back into my room. When I had reached my room, I shut the door behind me and took a deep breath. I looked into the mirror to find that stupid goofy grin on my face. That kind of grin, only Edward could put on me.
Edward Masen, my boyfriend. Whatever events had occured to this, I was more than grateful for. A highschool dream had finally come true. There was no chance in hell I was ever going to let him go now. Whatever was troubling him last night, I hope I can assure whatever it was by saying how much he meant to me.
Hopefully he knew how much I wanted to be with him. How long I've wanted to be with him. If he was having doubts about this I would just have to assure him now that he's mine, I'm not letting go. No matter the case, or whatever we may go through in the future. I'm not letting go of something I've wanted this long.
I finished dressing in a pair of jeans and a plain blue v-neck long sleeve. For once my hair seemed manageable so I kept it down and brushed through all the tangles. It was a bit wavy, but it looked pretty good. I smiled at the mirrored image of myself, but it turned into a frown at the realization that I would soon be alone for hours on.
Edward had to work. On a Friday none the less. I was certain the gang would all be going out later tonight and if Edward had to stay up late to write more compositions, that would dampen my day even more. Sure I'd be slightly happy being with everyone else, but Edward assured my 100 percent happiness.
When I walked out of my room, Edward was leaning against the wall just across from me, looking as perfect as ever. He stood straight and complimented me yet again with all his little 'beautiful' statements. I gave him my best smile as he kissed me. Before I could let it get any further, he pulled me tightly against him by the loops of my jeans and laughed. "How about you come with me to work today?"
Suddenly my heart was picked up from the floor and jolted to life. I hugged him to me and smiled widely. A day not spent alone is a day worth getting this excited over, especially if I would be spending it with Edward! I've been curious to see just how Edward teaches his students. How old were they? I wouldn't think it capable for him to teach an adult older than him, I think it'd be a bit weird. He took my hand and considered my hug as my answer.
As we made our way downstairs, Edward grabbed his brief case full of compositions and a few teaching books. I released my hand from his and ran back up the stairs and came back down with my backpack and put my sketchbook and a few other books in it. If Edward had a student he needed to spend a lot of time with, I wanted to have something to do. He automatically knew why I had brought it as well.
Clayton, for once, wasn't there. I was sorely tempted to ask someone about it. From what I've heard Clayton never takes days off. That was understandable if he was alone as he seemed. I was over-joyed, actually. I knew it was a bit rude, I mean what if something happened to him?
We neared Edward's car and I hestitated as I reached for the handle, was I ready for another hectic round of Edward's driving? I had to reason myself that it wasn't as bad as I was making it out to be. We haven't crashed, yet.
Seeing my hesitance, Edward laughed and opened the door from the inside and I stepped in, not wanting to be teased about being nervous. Edward placed one hand on my knee while driving, I shot him a glare that said he couldn't do that unless he drove the speed limit. He shot me a mischeivous look back. I half expected he'd shoot his hand back to the steering wheel, but it rose up further and rested on my thigh, making me shiver.
I glanced at the speedometer and it was at least twenty over the limit. I grabbed his hand from my thigh and placed it back on the steering wheel, slapping it once as if cementing it down. Edward only laughed some more.
After fifteen minutes or so we reached a small building. The inside was decorated with paintings and many cultural items. When I saw beautiful things like these it made me wonder why I didn't go into interior deisgn, but that's more of Alice's area. Irony is my job is more of her area. Hey, I have to let the creativity out somehow. I like making people happy and I love expressing my ideas on paper, there was no problem in that. It may have been more in Alice's expertise, but I'm sure she'd do much better at actually making the clothing, rather than drawing them.
Clothing is one of the simplest things I could ever learn how to draw. And I draw because it kicks you out from the real world and you just want to concentrate on this once piece. Sometimes it's just easier to get out of the real world. But now I wasn't so sure. I was afraid to drift off into my dream world, what if I would lose Edward? He'd finally become reality for me, I didn't want that to slip up and for him to become my, literally, dream guy again.
I was sure Alice would be one of those stay at home mom's that shopped over the internet all day, if she and Jasper decided on children. I was moving too far ahead of myself, they're not even married. Though I am expecting a ring to be on her finger any day now.
Edward showed me into a room where a teenage boy about 14-15 years old was sitting next to a girl around eight years old. The boy had black hair that went down to his shoulders and his skin was really dark; more than your average tan, especially for being in a place like New York. He had the darkest color of eyes and he seemed a bit too...boyish to be learning piano. The girl was a blonde with pink hair ties to hold her hair into pigtails. She had on a pair of overalls with a pink undershirt and her eyes were a vibrant shade of blue.
"Hey Eddie, who's the girl?" The boy asked pointing towards me, asking Edward. I laughed at the use of his nick name, but Edward suddenly glared at me and I stopped.
"This would be my girlfriend," Edward smiled a bit too proudly and I had to roll my eyes as he pulled me around the waist and against his chest. "Isabella Swan. This is Jacob Black, one of my students."
The way he had said 'students', it didn't seem that he liked this Jacob very much. I gave Edward a peck on the cheek for introducing me and found myself messing with Jacob's hair, to mess with him. "Well it's nice to meet you, Jacob."
To my surprise he laughed and didn't shove my hand away. I knew Edward liked me running my fingers through his hair, but I was practically messing Jacob's up completely. "Nice to meet you too, Bella."
I gasped. "No Isabella? First meeting and people usually call me Isabella. I already like you!" Jacob placed a feverish kiss on my hand and behind me I heard Edward scoffing. That kiss on my hand had made me blush. I just wasn't use to the gesture.
What was wrong with Edward? Jacob was eight years younger than me. What exactly was going on in that man's head. If he hated the guy so much, why teach him? It made me wonder if he was mad that someone else could make me blush. What, did he think he was the only one? Sure he was the only one that could take my breath away, but I blush in nearly every situation.
Ignoring Edward's intense gaze on my back, I moved to the little girl and smiled. "And what's your name?"
"Marie." She replied shyly holding out her hand.
"Really?" I shook her hand and found my smile growing wider. "My middle name is Marie. That's a cute name for such a pretty girl like yourself!"
"Thank you." Marie blushed and tried hiding it with her pigtails. This girl could have been my twin if she hadn't been blonde. Already I felt attached to her. Edward seemed to notice and put his arm around my shoulder, pulling me away from Marie.
"Do you mind if I spend this first half teaching Jacob? You can spend time with Marie before her teaching time is up."
"I would love that! She's so adorable." I already knew my eyes were twinkling as I looked past Edward at Marie. Edward was staring at me much to intense for my liking. When I looked back he had a smile upon his face.
"You're going to make a great mother someday."
"Can you see the future?" I muttered, completely shocked at why he said that. I hadn't given much thought about having kids. I've had bad experiences babysitting, but I never really saw having kids being in my future. This girl, Marie, just sparked my interest. If Edward were to be that father though. . .
"No," He chuckeled and kissed my forehead. "I'm only saying."
"Edward I am a major clutz. I would drop the poor child."
"You wouldn't. I know you'd be careful and you are much too observant to let a kid out of your site."
In my dreams about Edward, I had never once dreamt about kids. So for this conversation to happen it was a bit irregular. My dreams were about living eternally, just him and I. But the possibilities of that happening were zero..to none. I shoved Edward by his shoulder and back into the room. "Go teach piano already."
"Alright, alright."
Edward nodded his head to Jacob and he, reluctantly, glanced in my direction before following Edward into a private room. Marie gave a small pout as Jacob left the room and turned shyly towards me. I walked over and sat on the floor before her. "Hey Marie, do you like drawing?"
Marie nodded her head once and I tore a page out of my sketch book before handing it to her. "What do you want me to draw?" She smiled happily as she laid down beside me on her stomach, and grabbed a pencil once I had laid out several.
"Surprise me!"
And before I could say another word, Marie was drawing with her body at an angle over the paper, so I couldn't see it. It was a surprise. She was taking a lot of pre-cautions to make sure it remained a surprise. To make her happy, I turned my back to her and she let out a low 'thank you'.
Suddenly I felt more creative than I had been in awhile. I glanced towards Marie and began drawing a nice spring dress. Never have I drawn a child's outfit, but there's always time for a first. Starting at the top, were plain t-shirt-like sleeves and a swoop neck line to boot, and going down it grew more of a flow and stopped at the knees. I drew my clothing by drawing a doll-like model, it was a bit harder than usual as I had to draw the base much smaller than usual.
The pattern on the dress were roses and I grabbed a box of prisma colored pencils out of my bag to color in the details. I laid some of the colored pencils out for Marie as well. The actual background of the dress was a peach color and the roses, I decided should be a shade darker of that peach.
"Marie, what's your favorite color?" I asked, nervous that she wouldn't like the colors I chose. I wanted Marie to have the dress once it was made. I would have to ask, hopefully not plead, my boss to make this. I know my business wasn't desiging children's clothing.
"Pink!" Marie turned her head and shouted cheerly. "What about you, Bella?"
"Mine would have to be blue." I poked her nose and she laughed lightly.
"That's not right. Blue is a boy's color." She teased.
"Not always. You know, there's always different shades of blue. Light blue is more of a girl color than a boy's."
She put a hand to her chin and thought about it, her face showing a lot of doubt. "My eyes are blue! So that must mean it has to be a girl's color too."
"You're absolutely right. But I have to say, lately my favorite color has been changing from blue to green."
"Why is that?"
"Can you keep a secret?"
As she nodded her head eagerly, I leaned forward and whispered in her ear. "Because that's what color Edward's eyes are."
Her tiny laugh rang out and she stared at me, occasionally glancing back at the room Edward was teaching Jacob in. "Bella, do you love Mr. Masen?"
"What?" I asked, surprised at the sudden question, though I thought it was cute that she called Edward by his last name. Jacob hadn't been too formal with that.
"You heard me, silly!"
Looking down at my sketch, the grip on my pencil tightened. Yes, I loved him. But I didn't want Edward to hear. Sure he heard me in my sleep, but he probably thought I was just saying things. If he knew it were real, what would he say? Once I was sure the piano in the other room was loud enough I turned to Marie and nodded my head. "Yes, I love him."
"That's good. I haven't seen Mr. Masen so happy in awhile. But these past few weeks, he's been smiling a whole lot."
"I've been smiling a lot too, believe me," I closed my sketch book and leaned back with my hands supporting me. "Marie, how long have you been learning piano?"
"Since I was six years old! Two years now. Mommy said I can become a piano player someday if I practice enough."
"A pianist, huh? I think that's a great profession for you. I bet you play very good."
The sound of the piano in the other room suddenly came to a stop and I really wanted to hear Edward play for once. It was easily heard that Jacob wasn't so good at the moment. But with Marie's eager attitude, I was sure she was much better. She also had this sparkle in her eye when she spoke about her mom. She surely wanted to please her mother by playing good.
Edward stepped out of the room and smiled at me, but frowned as he was bumped into by Jacob. It was a light, accidental, shove. Or that's what it seemed like. "Did you have fun Jacob?" I asked, being polite.
"No," Jacob laughed and sighed as he looked at his watch. "When I was ten, my mom wanted me to learn to play and write her a song. She's gone now, though." A small frown came upon his face and he shook it off before I started frowing as well. Over the years I've learned other people's pain was my own, even if I didn't know them. "So, for her I'm going through all of this."
"You're doing fine for learning this long, Jacob. I'm sure when the year is over you'll be able to start your own compositions." Edward complimented, giving Jacob an encouraging smile.
"Thanks, Eddie."
Before Edward could react, Jacob flew out the door, laughing. That nick name effected Edward. It seemed like we didn't share the liking to shortening our names.
Edward simply rolled his eyes and kneeled down to Marie. "Are you ready, Marie?"
Nodding her head, she handed me her picture before sending off into the private room. She didn't say anything, I was certain she was embarrassed. When I looked at the picture I nearly blushed myself. It was a picture of Edward and I holding hands. A typical children, romance, drawing. I smiled anyways, of course. She got the exact color of Edward's hair and eyes, and I ran my fingers over his stick figure perfection.
Noticing my blush, Edward snatched the picture from me, and held me back so I couldn't take the picture out of his hands. He had a warm smile on his face as he handed the picture back. "The picture is all wrong."
"What do you mean?" I snapped, ready to argue that she was just a kid.
"You're much more beautiful." He mumbled into my neck, kissing his way up to my lips just as he did this morning. I gave a light moan and my head tilted back, allowing him more room than I intended. His lips made it's way down to my chest and my fingers tangled into his hair. When I realized that Marie was just in the other room, I pushed his face lightly away from my chest and glared at him.
"There is a child in the other room, Edward. Behave yourself, or we'll have limits, again."
"You wouldn't like that either."
"No, I wouldn't. I would stay with Alice or Rose, so you wouldn't be able to do that much."
"You wouldn't dare."
I gave him an look insinuating 'just try me', before smirking. "Yes I would. Go. Teach. Now. Before I make such a decision."
Without thinking twice, Edward kissed my cheek before going into the room, leaving me alone. For the next hour I simply listened to how Marie played and finished sketching her dress. Marie came out and hugged me before running off to her mother outside. I smiled warmly and looked up at Edward who had wrapped his arms around me.
My cell phone started buzzing in my pocket and I reached inside and grabbed it, leaning back against Edward's chest. It was only a text message from Alice saying to meet her at the movie theater. "Have the guys said anything about seeing a movie tonight to you?"
I could feel Edward shake his head against my own. "I don't have anymore students today, so how about we go? Wouldn't want to upset Alice, now would we?"
"Certainly not," I laughed and turned around in his arms, facing him. "But I do have one favor to ask."
"And what would that be?"
"Play for me?" I smiled sweetly, trying my best at batting my eye lashes, putting on my best puppy dog pout.
"Anything for you." He bent down and kissed me before leading me into the private room.
He sat me down on the bench next to him and I waited while decided on a song to play. Giving me a hesitant glance, he elegantly placed his fingers on the keys and began playing. I cringed when I heard that this song was the one I had heard on the CD, the lullaby.
I looked down at my hands, enjoying the sound as I closed my eyes. There was still a hint of jealousy inside of me. Whoever he wrote this for he must have really liked, maybe even loved.
When the room came to a silent echo, I opened my eyes and saw Edward nervously looking down at his hands on the keys. I rubbed the top of his hand with my own, and kissed his cheek. "It was lovely, Edward."
The truth was it was more than lovely. It was even better hearing it in person rather than on a CD. Edward reached forward and took my face in his hands, lovingly kissing my lips. "I'm glad you think so."
"I'm curious though, what was your inspiration to this?" I apprehensively bit my bottom lip and turned to look at the ground.
"Does every song have to be inspired?" He quipped, and put a hand to my chin, forcing me to look at him. In his eyes there was a bit of tension in them, something that made me more than a little uneasy. Not because I was afraid he was holding something back, something he was afraid of telling me. I was uneasy because I thought I had asked the wrong thing, that he wasn't ready to tell me. But I gave him an amorous look and held my eyes with his own as he answered, "You did, Bella."
"Me?" I quivered, tears in my eyes. "But why?"
"Because there's something very special about you. I don't know what it is yet. But," He suddenly haulted, struggling to find his words. "You may find it silly, but I've.. liked.. you ever since highschool. You were so different than everyone else."
Suddenly, I scoffed. "If by that you mean tripping all over the place, than yeah."
"No," Edward laughed and rubbed tiny circles into my cheek. I leaned my cheek into his hand and shut my eyes as he went on. "I mean you're not the only observant one. I've noticed people do exactly what I expect them. But you surprise me all the time. Girls use to look at me all the time and I expected them to always try something, flirt, talk to me. But you did the unexpected and turned away with a frown on your face."
"Wow, Edward. You sound a bit conceited there." I joked teasingly and sighed, opening my eyes again to look at him. "I never realized you were watching me as much as I to you. I noticed the girls Edward, and that's why I never smiled when you would look back."
"But they never caught my attention as you did."
"I still don't understand why. Why do I catch your attention the way I do? I'm simple, plain, Bella..."
"Well simple, plain, Bella to you, is complex, gorgeous, Bella to me. I don't understand you like I do other girls. You're.. just intriguing. There's something else to it, but I gurantee you, I'll find what it is. But as I said, you're complex. By the time I figure you out I'll be old and wrinkled."
This sudden confession was making my heart soar as I leaned forward and rested my head in the crook of his neck. My heart was beating so rapidly I was sure it would fly out of my chest. I grabbed his hand and placed it on my chest, laughing. "Do you see what you do to me?"
"I can certainly feel it," He laughed in unison with me and I felt myself blushing at the sudden realization that his hand was on my chest. I hastily grabbed his hand and linked it with my own. He held that same troubled look on his face as he did last night, I used my free hand to rub it over his creased brows. His expression only lightened slightly as I did so. He was hiding something from me.
"Edward, what's wrong? You had this same expression on your face as you did last night." I whispered.
He kissed the top of my head and stood up, picking me up in his arms. I stood straight on my feet as he rubbed circles into my back. "I'll tell you soon, okay? Right now let's just go have fun with our friends."
"Soon and no later, alright?"
I looked into his eyes again and saw that he was telling the truth. Right now, we'd have fun. Later, we would talk about what was troubling him.
Edward lead me back into the car and it was silent throughout the whole ride to the theater, it was a good silence considering once we got to the movies it would be loud due to Alice.
As expected, once we reached the theater, Alice and, surprisingly Rose, threw themselves in my arms and laughed. "Nice to see you guys too." I smiled.
Pulling me into a secure corner outside, Alice started one of her interrogations. The guys were laughing about something, huddled in a spot infront of Edward's car. "So.. what did you and Edward do last night?"
"Dinner, that's all, really," I said instantly, looking away from her. She realized there was more to it and kicked me square in the knee. I yelped with surprise and glared down at her. "What was that for?!"
"Tell me the truth!"
"Okay, okay! Edward and I are.. together now."
"So the limits didn't suit you well, did they?" Alice gave her mischievous grin and I automatically knew she was behind everything. Alice was the better Cupid, afterall.
"Alice, you meant for it to turn out like this, didn't you? You knew I wouldn't be able to handle limits after I set most of them off."
"You could say that."
"You devious little pixie." I laughed.
Alice gave me a shocking look. "You're not mad?"
"Of course not. I have the guy I've wanted since highschool. How could I be mad?"
"Well I'm happy for you Bella. You two were meant to be together."
I nodded as she linked her arm through my own and made our way back to the guys and Rose. Emmett had a sly smile set on his face, whereas Jasper just smiled normally, and Edward and Rose were awe-struck by something.
As we stood in line for the tickets I noticed that a boy around 20 with a round, child-like face, pale blonde hair, and blue eyes, was staring at me. I shifted uneasily as his look was anything but innocent, he reminded me of Clayton, only younger. Edward noticed and turned to the source of my discomfort. He wrapped his arm around my waist, rather tightly, and shot a warning glance to the guy.
Taking the hint, the guy looked away. Edward seemed to buy it, but not me. Even from the corner of his eye I could see him looking. When he was certain Edward wasn't watching, he quirked his brow suggestively at me and I choked, glaring at him. He must have been thinking I was staring at him for a 'good' reason.
I was more than happy when we got our tickets and received our snacks for the movie, but that hapiness didn't last long when I noticed the guy was sitting just a seat infront of me. Cautiously, I pulled up the arm rest and laid my legs across Edward's lap, he looked at me, confused, but not removing my legs none the less. When I bobbed my head to get him to notice the boy that had been looking at me, he nodded, understanding.
Edward rubbed my leg, just above my knee, and leaned towards me, whispering in my ear. "If he even so much looks at you, let me know. I'll be on the lookout."
"Edward, please just enjoy the movie. I think he'll take the hint if he sees me comfortable with you."
He seemed hesitant, but nodded, clearly not wanting to argue with me. Alice and Jasper were seated at my right, and Rosalie and Emmett were seated by Edward, so we were stuck right dab in the middle. The previews to the movies lasted awhile and I simply spent the time playing with Edward's fingers. I didn't take much interest to previews. I'd rather be surprised when I saw the movie, good or bad.
The movie we picked was a romance, comedy. I was hoping there'd be more comedy than romance. I'm not sure I could take watching people suck face when I was with Edward. Sure the room was dark, but he'd notice my blushing anyways. It was like he had some sort of sensor built inside of him.
When the previews were finally over, my mouth grew dry from the popcorn and I instantly regretted not getting a drink. Like usual, Edward noticed, as if he could read my mind, and handed me his drink. I took a sip and handed it back, laughing randomly. Edward was bewildered at my sudden epiphany as he took the drink in his hands. "And what got you laughing so suddenly?"
"I just remembered how back in elementary boys were afraid of getting cooties from girls. The invention of the great cootie shot! I didn't have very many friends back in elementary, but I use to watch the girls go around scaring the boys just because the boys would always accuse them of having cooties, but the girls were smart enough to play along."
"I was one of those girls!" Alice and Rosalie mused in unison. Emmett and Jasper merely rolled their eyes, not expecting anything less from them. I shook my head at both of them and laughed some more until I got shooshed by someone, as the movie was now starting. I bit my lip to keep from laughing, I was surprised when Edward kissed me impulsively. I had to clutch my hands at my sides to keep from entangling them in his hair, as I loved to do.
"You look so cute when you bite your lip like that." Edward let out a low playful growl, one that both surprised me and made me laugh in a hushed tone.
"Whatever you say, lover boy. Keep your lips to yourself for the rest of the movie, or you'll find them locked together."
"And how would you do that?"
Alice nudged my elbow and I looked at her, giving her my attention without answering Edward. "What's with the confidence? You seem so.. free around him. I've never seen you joke around or act like this with anybody but me."
I shrugged and patted the spikes on her hair. "You taught me well, I should be promoted from grasshopper now." I sent Rosalie a wink, acknowledging her for her teachings as well. Truth was it wasn't only because of them. It was because Edward was actually interested in me. He didn't pretend like he was listening, he cared. And for that I could be myself around him.
"Bella, I'm really happy for you." Alice patted my shoulder. "You have no idea how glad I am you've finally come out of that shell of yours. You use to be so shy and now.. you're open to everyone as you are to me."
"Well not everyone. I'd say just this batch of great, old and new, friends I somehow managed to meet."
"Awe, Bella. I'm so glad to be including in this." Emmett placed a hand to his heart and I laughed.
"Of course, Emmett. I may not know a lot about you, but you're a great guy. With a great girl, I might add. I don't care how big you are, but I'll hurt you if you ever so much think about hurting her."
"Oh, yes. A great man like myself is killed by a tiny squirt like you, by having a klutz attack when trying to throw a punch, only to land head on into me, thus pushing me into a lake, unconcious." Emmett joked, and I certainly found some humor in it, at least.
"Emmett." Edward snapped.
"It's okay, Edward," I waved a hand to hault any fight and/or argument that would go on. "Funny, Emmett. But I'm serious."
Emmett beamed and wrapped his big arm around Rose. "Well no reason to worry. I'm surprised I even got this vixen in my life. No way I'm going to do anything to hurt her."
"Oh and Edward? The same thing goes to you. Bella is my best friend, I may be little, but do not judge my fighting skills on that." Alice retorted.
Edward sighed and I looked up at his face, yet again the trouble look held his features. "I would never do such a thing to such an angel. She's too good for that." He whispered so softly, I wasn't sure that Alice was meant to even hear it. He was looking at me the entire time he had said it.
He leaned down and kissed my forehead and both Alice and Rose let out a heart felt 'awe', making me blush. Edward started chuckling as he ran his hand over my heated face.
We were hushed by a rather large group of people, so we began paying attention to the movie, which of course started out with a couple kissing. Gladly Edward kept his lips to himself.
Half way through the movie, more comedy was placed in then romance and we were given free reign to finally laugh without be hushed again. I kissed Edward's cheek and got up from the seat, about to walk away when he grabbed my wrist. "Where are you going?"
"The bathroom," I whispered. "I didn't think I needed permission."
His attention turned towards the blonde guy infront of us, and once he was certain he'd be staying there, he let me go. I did my best to walk out of the aisle without tripping over someone or myself. And I made it out successfully and went to the bathroom. When I was finished, I walked out into the hallway and ran into someone, dropping my purse along the way. "Oh, sorry. This seems to be happening a lot lately." I mumbled, recalling the night at the club.
"It's okay." The voice laughed, in an almost nails-on-chalkboard manner. I looked up to see it was the blonde. Instinctively, I took a step to the side and back, but knowing I should be going forward and getting away from him. We were in the bathroom hallways, I would be noticed if I was attacked. This guy would be stupid to trying anything like that.
"I should be getting back to my friends."
"May I ask what your name is?" He asked, blocking my way out.
"No." I said, confidently. This wasn't going to be like the club night. I was not going to let him take control.
"Why not?"
"Because I don't know you."
His ear bursting laugh came out and he reached out to touch me, but I stepped back again. "That's kind of the point. We exchange names, get to know eachother."
"I'm not up to meeting new people right now." I lied, hoping he'd back off, but he didn't.
"It's just a name. What's the big deal?"
"Look. You seem like a nice guy," There I go, lying again. "But I really don't exchange my name with complete strangers."
"Can I at least give you mine?"
Biting my lip harshly, I clutched onto my purse. "Fine."
"It's Mike, Mike Newton. Look me up if you ever want to hang out."
I tried my best to keep myself from laughed as I nodded my head. "I don't think I'll remember. So I apologize if I don't. And I do have a boyfriend."
"It can be strictly friendship only. Scouts honor." Mike raised two fingers to his head.
"Okay. Look, I'd love to stay and chat," Third lie so far. Third time.. is the charm. "But I really should be getting back to my friends now."
As I tried to walk away, his arm flung against my shoulder and he pulled me into a rough hug. I squirmed against him and tried pushing him off, but he tightened his grip on my back, hurting me.
"Let go of me!" I gasped, wanting air. But he didn't release his grip and I felt something slimy against my shoulder, I realized that it was his lips. I shoved him off and kneed him straight where it hurts. He tumbled to the floor, grasping himself in pain. I found Edward and Alice staring at me, shocked.
Edward shook off the shock and walked over to Mike, grabbing him by the collar of his shirt and dragged him outside. I was about to chase after him, but Alice stopped me. "He's not going to start a fight. Don't worry, Bella. We were worried you were taking so long and we didn't think this guy would follow you. When we noticed you were taking so long and that guy was missing, we came to look for you. I warned Edward you hated fighting, especially if it's over you. He promised he would only.. talk. With slightly fowl language."
My worry lightened and I smiled a little, but it wouldn't be full until Edward got back. Honestly I wouldn't have minded if Edward just socked one on him.. just one. I think I got my satisfication out of kneeing him. Because I knew I did it hard enough, because it even hurt me. I walked back into the bathroom and grabbed a napkin, wetting it down with a lot of soap.
I wiped it over my neck where filthy Mike had slobbered all over it. When I saw how red my skin had gotten, I threw the napkin away and grabbed a new one to dry my neck off. Alice gave me some lotion out of her purse to assure more cleansiness.
When Alice and I got out of the bathroom the rest of the gang, excluding Edward, were sitting outside waiting for us. "What happened?" Jasper asked and he linked hands with Alice.
"That creepy guy was messing with Bella. Edward is talking to him outside." Alice said for me.
"By talk, you don't mean?" Rose asked.
I shook my head. "He promised he wouldn't be violent."
"And I'm a true man to my word," Edward said from behind me. He wrapped his arms protectively around my waist and pulled me in close. "I'm so sorry I didn't notice he was gone."
"It's okay, Edward. He didn't do that much." I assured him, although I loathed that he kissed my neck. My neck had almost become territorial for Edward. It seemed he thinked that too as he glanced at my neck. He still seemed a bit unnerved and anxious, as if he did want to hit Mike.
"You're becoming a magnet to such vile men."
"Hmm," I sighed and grabbed his hands that were wrapped around me. "Maybe so. But I've managed to attract one of the most alluring men of them all."
The guys laughed at our, how they would say, 'cheesy' moment, but the girl's were on my side. However, Edward gave a strained look as if he didn't agree with what I said. "I think Bella is just a magnet to everything." Rosalie smiled, patting my back.
"Gee, thanks." I rolled my eyes.
"Well the movie's over and I think we've had enough of a hectic night. So I say we should all head home, right Rose?" Emmett grinned playfully as he tossed Rose over his shoulder, much to her complaints. "Bella, if I see this guy again, I'll be sure to pop one straight in his face, okay?" He winked and walked out of the theater with Rose frantically waving good-bye to us, apologizing to me for what happened.
Alice hugged me in a death grip, making me wonder how such a tiny creature could do that. Jasper ruffled his hands through my hair and kissed my cheek, very brotherly; I thought of him as my brother just as Alice my sister.
And maybe Rose was right. I not only attracted danger and disaster, but rotten, perverted men. And to this, I had no idea why. Maybe I wasn't a good women for Edward, I'd have him on his toes 24/7. He was a bit protective, and I could see that. I didn't want him to have to deal with this. But I couldn't leave him, never. I would only leave if he wanted me to, even then.. I still don't think I could, being my stubborn self. "Now are we going to talk about what keeps putting that look on your face?" I asked silently, kissing every inch of his face to get that look off, it only made him smile a little.
"Can we talk about it tomorrow? Just distract me."
"Why?"
"If you don't, I don't think I'll be able to resist myself from trakcing this guy down and-"
I kissed him abruptly, putting him in silence. "Tomorrow is fine. Was that distraction good enough for you?"
"Mmm. I don't think it was enough." He teased.
I laughed and pressed my lips to his again, asking for entrance with my tongue, which he gladly accepted. I was more distracted then he to notice he had lifted me up and outside. He broke the kiss only to place me inside the passenger seat, and after he did so he gave me a chaste kiss before going into the driver's side.
Here I was trying to distract Edward from one man, yet he was distracting me from the world around us. My heart fluttered sporadically as I looked at the god sitting beside me. The moon was the perfect lighting for him, as it bounced off every curve, every bit of his skin, and his bronze hair. This wasn't luck that we were together, it was fate. It was then I decided I wasn't going to allow anything to come in between us.Whoever said it wasn't wise to intervene with fate, was certainly right.
I hope you enjoyed and I hope any confusion from the last two chapters is cleared up. If not, please feel free to ask questions. Sorry it took a little longer than a week to put this up.