Sorry, sorry, sorry. I apologize for the 2 week gap. Full time work, horrible head cold and 2 busy girls has killed my creative juices. Some Starbucks and time alone was the only thing that helped.

I hope you enjoy. PLEASE let me know what you like or don't like. Like most writers I want the good, the bad and the ugly reviews. I have started on the next chapter so hopefully the gap won't be as long.

SM owns Twilight, I own a crazy cat and this plot line.

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Chapter 10

I was dumb struck, literally struck dumb. I stood there in the kitchen finishing the breakfast on autopilot. I had no idea what had just happened. When I looked up Emily had the goofiest grin on her face, like the Cheshire cat. I was expecting the inquisition or at the very least 20 questions but she just sat there with a shit-eating smile.

"What?"

"How long have you known him?" She was pulling her croissant apart bit by bit.

"I only met him yesterday, just like you." I looked down and tried to hide behind my hair but Emily was having not of it. I could feel her eyes boring a hole into the top of my head. Emily was the master of getting information out of me with very little effort on her part.

"Fine!" I huffed out. "I've technically never met him before yesterday but I have 'sensed' him around campus and at Riverfront par"

"What the hell do you mean 'sensed'? Do you have some super powers that you're holding out on me?"

"You know the feeling that you get when you're being watched or when someone is around. Well, I've noticed that since late April and there is always this scent when I felt it."

"Oh, you mean that incredible musky male smell that comes from him. He has got to bottle that because it's fantastic."

"I know. But I never actually met him until yesterday afternoon, and now I have a date with him for tonight." As soon as I said it the panic started to creep up. I had no idea where we were going or what I was going to wear. I was out here for a casual weekend with friends not to go out on a date with the male specimen of my dreams.

"I can see the panic already and don't worry. I have some stuff with me that will work but let's enjoy the day first." As soon as she said that, I could hear a car coming down the driveway. Our friends had arrived and the day looked like it was going to be glorious.

As Emily ran towards the door I grabbed her arm. "Can we keep this between the two of us for now?"

"Of course. You're my best friend and I can tell that this Edward thing is freaking you out. No worries. I will need a blow by blow account of the evening later but mums the word right now." I hugged her hard and made my way to the door with her.

The morning and day were crazy. Our friends were enjoying the lake and the paddleboats that they took out. I did not relent about the speedboat because I just didn't need the headache right now.

Thankfully I was able to catch some time to myself because most of the people were friends of Emily's or friends of friends so I wasn't needed to entertain as much. At around 5 o'clock I snuck out of the kitchen area, where everyone was getting dinner together, to have my shower and check out what Emily had chosen for me.

I was lucky that the cabin was Louise's because I got the bedroom with the ensuite so I could spend as much time as possible getting ready. The cabin had 5 bedrooms so it was more like a house than anything else. Once I was out of the bathroom, I could hear the crowd on the back deck barbequing dinner. I looked out at the deck and thought about last night.

When I stepped out there to watch the stars I was not expecting a visit from Edward, then I sensed him there. I didn't know where but I knew he was close enough to hear me. I felt like I'd walked into a bad romance novel as I talked to him. No sane person talks to a guy she just met like he's an old lover but that's what it felt like. I felt like I knew him but that could just be the whole character thing. I would never be able to talk to him face to face like that so I had to take my chances. They obviously paid off because he came back the next morning.

As I sat on the bed, all I could think about was how unbelievable he looked standing there this morning with his basket of goodies. He was wearing long khaki pants and a tight fitting t-shirt that showed off his muscles to perfection. He is not a muscular man but you know that he is strong. His hair was short but an astonishing shade of brown or bronze almost. What took my breath away were his eyes. I didn't recognize them yesterday because I spent too much time looking down but today they were a shade of green that I have never seen before, green but almost clear. There was a sparkle in them that told me there was more than met the eye.

When we met yesterday, I knew right away that he was the one who was following me or should I say stalking me. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect him to be that incredible but when he introduced himself that was it.

Edward, seriously!

I could tell what Emily was thinking just by the look she gave him. I felt like I was spiraling out of control. There was no way that my life was turning into a teen fiction but there standing in front of Bella was the unbelievably handsome Edward. I wanted to scream but that would send him screaming for the hills.

So now that I had met him what was going to happen next? My overactive imagination was wondering if he was a vampire with extraordinary powers and that we would fight werewolves and societies restrictions, blah, blah, blah.

I was smart enough to not believe in all of that fantasy stuff but there was something in the back of my head that wished it was true. I had a feeling though, that reality would be just as interesting with him as the fantasy.

A little knock on my door brought me out of my reverie. Emily stuck her head around the corner. "Are you alright or do you need help?"

"No, I was just lost in my thoughts but I'm good. I love the outfit that you picked out for me." I looked down at the black dress shorts and blue silk top that were lying next to me.

"I know that the top will look incredible on you. It's so good with your complexion."

"Thanks Em." I checked the clock to realize that I only had 20 minutes before Edward would arrive. "Oh my God, I've got to get ready."

Emily helped me with my hair because I wanted to pin it up due to the heat. I wasn't sure where I was going so I had to do something that was good for everything. I kept my makeup light because it was summer and I couldn't imagine us going to a club or anything way out here. The best that was available was a local country-ish bar but I'm sure that wasn't Edward's scene. Like I know Edward at all.

When I was done, I stepped out to the front porch to wait for Edward. Emily and Katie were sitting there chatting. "You look great, Bella."

"Thanks, Katie. I hope it's not too much." My nerves were starting to take over my body. I didn't know what to do with my hands and I kept fiddling with my purse. I was not a nervous person usually but something about being alone with Edward was doing me in. I was just about to have a seat when I heard the purr of an engine approach.

I turned to look up the driveway to see the most exquisite vehicle I had ever seen, a green vintage Jaguar E type. The chrome on the 2-seated convertible was gleaming. As I stood there drooling over the vehicle, Edward stepped out of the driver's side.

"Oh my God!" I could hear the comments from Emily and Katie behind me.

Edward's casual but confident manner was exuding sex appeal of an earthquake magnitude. I couldn't believe that this sex god was coming to take me on a date. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't a prude but I was promiscuous either. I have had boyfriends and sex but not as much as some girls.

I could hear Emily and Katie practically panting behind me. As Edward got closer I could see the smirk on his lips giving me the impression that he was used to this kind of reaction.

"Good Evening ladies," with a gentle nod in their direction. Then he turned his eyes to me. "Bella, you look exceptionally beautiful this evening."

I stood there like a statue as he lifted my hand to his full lips and placed a lingering kiss on the back.

"Thank you," was all I could choke out.

"Shall we go? I have reservations and I don't want to be late." He never let go of my hand as we made our way to his car. He opened my door for me, and continued to hold my hand until I was seated.

I watched as he slowly made his way around the front of the car. As he sat down next to me, I gave a small wave to Emily, who was still drooling, and then we were leaving the driveway.

Edward leaned over to me and brushed his lips next to my ear as he said, "I hope you don't mind if I drive fast."

Just a quick heads up, I might have to change the rating to M because this story is taking me on a bit more mature journey.

Love ya, SET