INTERROGATIONS

When I woke up the next day, I was trying to make sure I was still in the book Twilight. My talk with Edward was true; I did think I was in some alternate universe or something. I can be dreaming, too.

The dreaming thing scared me. I don't like the thought of all of this being unreal and could be ripped away from me just like that.

I got up and straightened my long brown hair. I put on my Miss Me jeans and a long sleeved purple v neck.

I then put on my Uggs and went downstairs. Dad was already gone today. So I ate my breakfast in peace.

I walked outside with my backpack and shivered at the cold. I couldn't wait to get some heat.

The silver Volvo made me stop in my tracks.

Oh right! This is when we ride together. I'm such an idiot.

"Good morning?" I tried to act confused.

"I was wondering if you would like to ride with me, today." He flashed a smile.

I smiled back. "Sure! Thanks."

I slid in the warm car and happily sighed. He ran inhumanly fast to his side of the car and sat down.

"So what caused this?" I said, raising an eyebrow.

"I told you I wouldn't let you out of my sight. For your safety and my selfish purposes." Edward grinned, pulling out of the driveway.

After a few moments of comfortable silence Edward asked the famous question, "What are you thinking?"

"Hmm…"

"Don't edit either!"

"I don't edit much." I said.

"I beg to differ." He said.

"I only edit the part you don't want to hear." I replied.

"What are you thinking, uncensored?" Edward asked, his joking tone coming out.

"I'm thinking how good this car smells and how I wish that all of this not to be a dream."

"You dream about me?" He asked.

"All the time. Before I met you and after I met you." I said honestly.

"So I was your favorite character?"

I laughed. "Yes. You were the one I fell in love with in the books. I liked Emmett, too."

He scowled at that. "Emmett?"

"He's always funny!" I defended him.

"But I was your favorite, right?" He asked.

Oh my God, he's not going to let this go. "Yes you are and always will be my favorite."

"Good." He smiled.

"Where's your family?" I asked.

"They took Rosalie's car. Ostentatious, isn't it?" My eyes scanned the parking lot for the red BMW convertible.

"Cool wheels." I said.

"We try to blend it, but drastic times cause for drastic measures."

"You don't succeed in the whole blending in thing. I do feel bad that your family had to take their own ride in order for you to drive me, though." I honestly said.

"Well, I'm breaking all the rules now. They don't like it." He said.

"They don't have to." I replied, lost in his eyes.

"That's what I'm thinking." He said, smirking.

We got out and started walking to my first class. I didn't know his was nearby.

I passed my group who was staring at me like I was dyed green.

"What are you going to tell Jessica?" He murmured, following my gaze,

"Huh?"

"Jessica's mind. She's waiting to ambush you in class. What are you going to tell her?"

"That depends. What does she want to know?" I asked.

He grinned. "That's not fair."

"No, not sharing what you know isn't fair." I said.

He pondered this. "Fine. She wants to know if we're secretly dating and how you feel about me."

"Jeez. What should I say?" Playing innocent. That's the way to go.

"I suppose you should say yes to the dating, it's easier to explain. If you don't mind of course." Edward said, his eyes wide and bright.

"Trust me, I do not mind one bit." I said.

He laughed at this. "And the second one…I'll be waiting to hear that myself." Then he walked away.

I grumbled incoherently and he turned around. "See you at lunch, Aubrie."

I walked towards my classroom and out my books down. I wonder what I'll say to Jessica…

"Hey Aubrie." Mike greeted.

"Hi Mike."

"How was Port Angeles?"

"Port Angeles was awesome. Jessica got a really cute dress." I replied.

Mike's face visibly brightened up. "Did she say anything about our date tonight?"

"She said she was really excited for it." I said, smiling. Mike is finally more interested in Jessica. This is good.

I paid attention as Mr. Mason went on with the lesson.

The morning passed by quickly and I ended up in Trig faster than I thought I would have.

Once I sat down, Jessica practically jumped on me with questions.

"Tell me everything!"

"Well, what do you want to know?" I asked.

"What happened last night?"

"Like I said, we bumped into each other on the boardwalk over the bay. I kinda got lost, and he offered to buy me some dinner. He was asking what I liked and I said Italian. He drove me to the restaurant and you guys were there. He bought me dinner and drove me home. It was nice." I explained. Over half that stuff was lies, but I couldn't exactly tell her the truth, now can I?

"Was it like a date? Did you guys plan it?" Jessica asked.

"I guess it was like an unexpected date. No, we didn't plan it. But it had all the date elements in it." I said smiling.

"What was he like?" Jessica asked, eyes full of curiosity.

"Very gentlemen like. We had a heart-to-heart and he didn't judge me. We're closer, now." I answered.

"Better than Trevor?" She asked.

"Way better than Trevor." I drug out the way as long as possible.

"So, he picked you up for school today?"

"Yes. That was unexpected, also." I replied.

"Are you guys going out again?"

"He's driving me to Seattle this Saturday because he thinks my truck is the cause of global warming." I said.

"Oh. My. God. You are going out with Edward Cullen." Jessica practically screeched.

"Shh…" I said, trying to stop her from jumping up and down.

"Has he kissed you?" She asked.

"It isn't like that." I replied, a little bit disappointed.

She looked disappointed, too. "But he must like you!"

"I don't know…he's always bipolar." Ha, take that you eavesdropping vampire.

"But you guys would be so cute together! He's so intimidating, though…" Jessica said.

"How so?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Well, he's completely gorgeous for one." Jessica said.

"Yeah," I agreed. "But there's so much more to that. He's smart, funny, and a gentleman. He's the whole package. He may not be perfect, but I feel like his flaws cancel out mine."

"Oh my God. You guys need to get together!" Jessica instructed.

I blushed and tried to pay attention to the teacher.

"So you like him, then?" Jessica giggled.

"Yes." I whispered.

"Like more than a friend? Because you keep on insisting you guys are friends." Jessica said.

"Yes, I really like him. Like like him. More than a friend like him." I answered. How more blunt can I get?

"How much do you like him?" Jessica asked, raising her eyebrows at my answers.

"Way too much. It actually scares me how much." I answered, looking down.

"Why?"

"Because I know it's more than he likes me. And I can't really do anything to change that." I added the 'For now' part mentally in my head.

When Mr. Varner told us to stop talking, I prayed a thanks to the Twilight gods. Jessica was getting too much information. So was Edward.

After class I sidetracked Jessica with Mike's and I's very brief conversation about her and their date tonight. This kept her busy all through Spanish.

At lunch she saw Edward approach me in the line.

"Okay, you're totally not sitting with us. Go fly little birdie, fly with Edward Cullen!" Jessica said.

I laughed at her excited expression. "I don't even know what you say sometimes."

She giggled and sauntered off her our group.

"Hi." I looked up to see Edward full of amusement…and irritation? Oh yeah, he heard what I said.

"Hey." I replied.

I grabbed a tray and automatically reached for my orange juice. I grabbed a tray of french fries, a slice of pizza, and two mini oranges.

"Someone likes oranges?" Edward commented as I bought my food.

"Absolutely! I'm obsessed." I said.

I sat down at a secluded table and Edward followed me with his own tray with just a slice of pizza.

I decided to make him suffer. "What would happen if someone dares you to eat human food?"

"You're a curious one, aren't you?"

"Please." I batted my eyelashes and looked at him innocently.

"You're going to be the death of me…" He murmured before taking a bite off his pizza. He chewed and swallowed. His face of disgust was priceless.

"You're too kind to me. I already knew what food tasted like to you. It was in the books." I giggled.

He feigned shock towards me and broke out into a grin. "Did you, now? That deserves some time of punishment."

"And that would be…?" I asked.

He reached across the table and pulled my face towards it caringly. His topaz eyes were looking deeply into my blue ones. His thumb ran over my chin longingly. What the…?

"I get to dazzle you." He whispered before pulling back.

My face must've been stunned because he was howling with laughter.

I scowled. "That wasn't very nice."

He looked over my shoulder. "Jessica is looking at us very intently. She's going to give you a play-by-play at P.E." The name Jessica brought back some irritation to his features.

Here we go…

"Better than Trevor, huh?" He asked ever so casually.

I nodded slowly. "Way better, remember?"

"And sometimes I do come off as bipolar, don't I?" It was his turn to scowl.

"Well, how else am I supposed to describe it? Mood swings?"

"Something you said to Jessica, well I didn't particularly like it." Edward started.

"You're not supposed to like everything I think." I replied.

"But you knew I would be listening."

"I thought you wanted to know everything I was thinking, uncensored?" I shot back, raising an eyebrow.

"You're quite good at arguing."

"I learn from the best."

He leaned closer to me. "Do you really think you care more for me than I do for you?"

I blinked. "Are you trying to dazzle me or what?"

"Sorry." He replied quickly before leaning back again.

"I didn't know if you were doing it on purpose or not. I really can't think coherently when you do it."

"Just answer my question." Edward said.

"Yes, I really do think that." I admitted.

It was silent. I opened my orange juice and drank half of it from thirst. I started to peel my orange when Edward finally spoke.

"You're wrong." He said.

"You can't know that." I scoffed.

"What makes you think so?"

"Well aside from the obvious, I feel like any moment from now you are just going to say goodbye and never see me again. Like you don't want to deal with me." I said.

He nodded, considering my answer. "What do you mean 'aside from the obvious'?"

"I'm pretty ordinary compared to a sexy vampire," I said quietly. "Well, other than the near death experiences."

"You don't see yourself clearly." He growled.

I rolled my eyes. "Look, I don't need a buildup pep talk."

"Oh but you do. Why would you not think you were beautiful? Because you are. Even compared to a sexy vampire." Edward said.

"Truthfully?" I asked.

"I want the truth." He said.

"Well, I think it all started after Trevor cheated on me. Talk about a major blow to the self-esteem." I whispered quietly.

"Aubrie, whatever that bastard did to you was a huge mistake. He knows it, too. You don't know what the whole male population was thinking when you walked in on your first day." Edward said, looking at me intensely.

"Okay, okay. Enough." I said, this was getting embarrassing.

"And for the goodbye thing, that shows I care for you more." He said triumphantly.

"I don't think so."

"Don't you see? I care the most because I'm willing to do it. If leaving is the right thing to do, then I could do it. Your safety means more to me than anything, Aubrie." Edward explained.

"But how does that prove anything? I would do the same, but you're not going to be in any danger."

"Well, too bad so sad." Was his comeback.

I rolled my eyes. "You're too protective."

"I told you I wouldn't let you out of my sight." He reminded me.

"But leaving would let me out of your sight." I said.

"But that's the thing, if it's the danger I'm trying to protect you from, it would follow me and not mess with you."

"Whatever. I care the most." I said, eating my orange slices.

He sighed angrily but let the conversation go. "Can I ask you a question?"

"Well you didn't give me much of a choice there, did ya bud?"

He rolled his eyes. "Do you really have to go to Seattle that day or is it just an excuse for your admirers?"

"God, you were really annoying when you cut me off so Tyler could ask me out!" I ranted.

He laughed. "If I asked you, would you go with me?"

"Probably. Weren't you listening earlier? I like like you." I said, rolling my eyes.

He laughed. "Alright, alright. But back to my question."

"No, I wasn't really planning on it. Any alternatives?"

"Well, the weather is supposed to be nice and I try to avoid the public eye when that happens. You could stay with me, if you want." He explained.

I raised an eyebrow. "Are we going to play checkers?"

"No, silly. I could show you what happens to me in the sun, although you probably know already. But wouldn't seeing it in real life be better on a movie screen or imagination?" He asked.

I nodded excitedly. "Very much so."

I ate some more and decided to ask him a bold question. "So how were the bears?"

"It's weird you knowing all this stuff." He said looking at me with curious eyes.

"I think it's really strengthened our friendship, don't you think?" I said brightly.

He laughed at my expression. "I suppose so."

"So how'd your family take the news?" I asked.

"Some better than others. We ultimately agreed that if you wanted to expose and hurt us, you would've already."

"You know I would never do that to your family." I said.

"I know that. They are interested in the books, however. Emmett especially. He wants to see the movie."

"Maybe some time when I know the entire first book is done. I don't want to affect the future. I've done enough already." I said.

"I don't know what you mean by that."

"You will in time. I promise." I vowed. "So what's your favorite to hunt?"

"Mountain lion." He smiled.

"Delicious. Almost as good as oranges, I bet." I said sarcastically.

"Better." He argued, pretending to not pick up on my tone.

I laughed at our conversation. Man, I love him.

"I mean, I guess the woods do well here. There's a surplus of deer and elk so they do." Edward explained.

"Oh, I know! What's with that? No fun in herbivores! Bring on the carnivores all the way." I said.

"It's an outrage, isn't it?" He grinned.

"Totally." I agreed, finishing off my orange juice.

"Tell me what you're thinking, please." He said.

"I'm thinking about how I love our conversations." I said.

"They are the best, aren't they?" He agreed.

I smiled and got up from our lunch table and noticed everyone else is gone.

Why does that always happen when I'm around him?

Author's Note:

Alrighty, chapeter 10! I've actually written 15 chapters, but I want to be ahead of the game. School's really kicking my butt right now, which almost gives me no time to write. Ughh... Anyway please review! They mean a lot to me! Also check out the pole on my profile page if you have time or you're into that type of stuff.

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