BPOV

What the hell had just happened? I stared at Jasper's back as he walked off, probably somehow blaming me for this. I tried not to think about what he was going to do with the girl he had just walked upstairs with, especially when I could still feel the taste of his lips on mine.

But I knew and I couldn't help but feeling angry. Whore. I tried to think back on what had led up to what I could only call an explosion between us. How had I done that to Edward? And with Jasper? God, I was an idiot. I wasn't even supposed to be here tonight! If all had gone as planned, I would be with Edward right now and not wondering how I had ended up pinned against the wall by his best friend.

4 Hours Earlier

I put down the blow dryer as I heard my phone ring. Edward. We had plans to go out for New Year's Eve. He would be spending winter break at his house and I would still be at school so we planned on going out for dinner and drinks and then spending the rest of the night at my place. This would really be the only time we'd get to see each other until school started.

Alice would also be spending the rest of her break at home, seeing as how she hadn't seen her family since last Christmas because of her summer internship. I was looking forward to having the house to myself. I had seen Renee at Christmas, but I had a job at a local clothes store so I had to be in town to work.

"Hello," I answered with a smile on my face, I had really missed Edward over the past week.

"Hey, I got some bad news," he answered back grimly. I tensed up, sensing that I wasn't going to like what he had to say.

"What?" I clipped out.

"Don't be mad Bella, my Dad had some potential donors to the hospital unexpectedly come in for the holiday and he wants me to stay and play the piano. You know, show the whole family off."

"You have got to be kidding me Edward. What about your plans with me? I can't even remember the last time we went out just the two of us." I could not believe this. When had our relationship become so complicated? It was like we needed to schedule appointments to be with each other.

"Bella…" he drawled out, I could practically see him pacing his room while pinching the bridge of his nose.

"You know what, forget about it. I'm going out. I hope you have a great fucking New Year's." And with that I hung up on him. I stood glaring at the phone. No way was I going to let him ruin my night.

I quickly dialed Alice to tell her what had happened.

"Let me guess," she said as soon as she picked up. "Edward bailed on you." I looked at the phone. Sometimes it was scary how much Alice knew without me telling her anything. I had learned to not be so surprised when she did this.

"Yeah," I mumbled into the phone, I was definitely pouting.

"Bella, you need to go out and have a good time. Go over to the sorority tonight and blow off some steam, it'll be fun."

"Are you sure Alice?" That actually sounded like a really good idea. I needed to just blow off steam and not worry about Edward and school and work.

"Absolutely, they all know you over there. It'll be fun."

"You are a lifesaver. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow."

I quickly finished getting ready and headed over to the house. If I were honest with myself I knew I was acting a little bit childish but it still stung my pride that Edward had bailed on me.

I took it personally, it didn't make a girl feel good when her boyfriend bailed on her especially when he knew I was going to be wearing the short black dress that I knew he loved.

I definitely wanted to be wanted tonight. I was pissed off and I was frustrated. Now that I knew Edward wasn't coming tonight, I was pretty much guaranteed no sex for the next month until school started.

So that's the way Jasper had seen me, grinding on the first guy who seemed interested. I knew I was probably taking it too far with this guy but damn it felt nice to know a man wanted me.

I had been furious when he had tried to grab me. Why of all people did it have to be him who had seen me? If it had been Emmett I probably would have started crying and told him all my problems. It didn't help that I knew he hated me and it definitely didn't help that he looked so damn good.

Who the hell was he to tell me what to do? I couldn't stand him touching me, his hands bringing to memory the last time his fingers had been on me. It was the kind of attitude I expected from him anyway, telling me what to do and being indignant when I wouldn't listen.

If he hadn't followed me the night would have been very different, but when he pushed me against the wall I had nearly lost my breath at his nearness so I struck out at him demanding to know why he thought he had the right to interfere.

When he had said it was because he couldn't stand that guy touching me, I knew he hadn't been speaking as Edward's friend but as a man. I saw his eyes drop to my lips and I hadn't even thought of resisting.

That kiss. It had easily been the most passionate kiss of my entire life and I knew for a fact that if we hadn't been in a crowded basement we probably would have finished what we started.

I blew out a breath and realized I was trembling. I suddenly realized I wasn't in the mood at all to stay here and I quickly went home and hopped into bed alone with my thoughts.

The Next Morning

I woke up early the next morning although I wasn't sure why. I quickly ran over the night before in my head, deciding that Jasper and I had just had another 'episode' and that combined with drinking had led to a stupid, idiotic mistake.

I felt a twinge of guilt as I realized that yes, I had no intention of telling Edward about it. I honestly didn't feel like I anything good would come of me telling him. It was a one-time thing as far as I was concerned.

I decided to get up and make myself some coffee. I pulled back my covers and jumped out of bed. I squeaked. Holy hell, it was cold in here. I quickly glanced to my window. No, not open. I went into the living room to check the thermostat. Forty degrees. I tried to turn the heat on and heart a low rumble in the basement and then nothing.

You have got to be kidding me. I went and grabbed my cell phone and quickly dialed my landlord's number.

Two Hours later

I bounced impatiently behind my landlord Marcus as he fiddled with the furnace. "Well?" I asked as he stood up. He looked at me apprehensively and gently put his hand on my shoulder.

"Now I know you are not going to want to hear this but the furnace is shot." I slowly stared back at him, not fully comprehending what that meant for me. He looked at me, seeming to get the gist of my look.

"The earliest it will be ready is a couple of days before school starts. This furnace is so old I'll have to special order the parts."

"Okay…." I still was staring at him, and?

He sighed, "Bella, you're not going to be able to stay here until it's fixed." I looked at him in disbelief. I think I had expected him to say, 'Oh the furnace is broke but don't worry because I have a solution!'

"What am I supposed to do?" I asked shrugging his hand off my shoulder. He stared at me sympathetically, making me want to punch him. It was his fault this was happening.

"I don't know, go stay with a friend. Obviously you don't have to worry about rent this month…" he trailed off, clearly uncomfortable with how obviously mad I was. "I'll let you know as soon as it's fixed." He gathered up his tools and gave me one last look before heading out the door.

I slowly walked upstairs and sat down on the couch. Where was I supposed to sleep? Marcus was right, I couldn't sleep here. It was midday and I was already freezing. I wouldn't be able to stand it at night.

I mulled over my options. I didn't have too many friends that I would even consider asking and those I would were gone for break. It would be too far of a drive to stay at my Dad's and drive into work. Even if I did do that any money I'd make would be lost on gas money.

I sat motionless on the couch for a long time trying to think of any way this could work. I felt my stomach drop as I realized I did have one option. I picked up my phone and stared at it before finally getting the nerve to call him. What other option did I have? I bit my nails as I heard it ring. Finally he picked up, "Hello?"

"Edward, I need a favor."

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