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Chapter Seven

His lips broke from mine, and then I saw his face. An expression of defeat, but also one of satisfaction. What was I doing? I had known this man for 5minutes, and I was already in lip lock! No—

I had known him for much much longer.

"I'm sorry, that was uncalled for." He said, wiping his mouth.

"Don't be sorry," I pleaded, but to no use. He was already walking away.

"Edward!!"

I left the room, the other direction in route to the bathroom, crying.

The bathroom proved enough comfort for now. It was a pretty bathroom, with flowers on the wall, but then I saw connections.

A rose.

Love.

Edward.

A towel.

Tears.

Edward.

The soap was yellow.

Topaz actually.

Edward's eyes.

Nothing comforted me anymore.

"Bella, are you in there?!!" Laura was knocking on the door.

"No, go away."

"Awh, honey." She came in and gave me a hug, despite my remark. "What just happened there? I thought you didn't know him."

"I didn't. And I don't think I ever will."

"Bella, if that's not knowing a guy, then I don't know what it!"

"Laur--- you can't be serious. You do that with guys you don't know at parties. Don't tell me about not knowing a guy." I realized that I was shouting, and pretty loud. I quieted.

"But you don't. Bella I know you. Any guy who has ever tried to take advantage of you, you simply shove off. But you didn't to this guy. You knew him. I could see it. It was like you were past loves come back after years and years."

"I don't know what happened Laura, I really don't. And I don't know whether I wanted it to or not. All I know is that I need to find Edward."

"Edward??"

"Laura, the guy!"

"I know, I just needed to snap you back into things. Alice filled me in on everyone before."

"Okay, my turn now… Alice?"

"She was the one you saw me with--- the Shirley Temple." Trust Laura to make a new friend in two minutes.

"Oh."

"That's his sister. And the other, big guy was Emmett, their brother. Jasper and Rosalie were the blondes. They're Alice and Emmett's boyfriend and girlfriend. Edward's all alone." I winced at Jasper's name, for of what I suspected, the email I had gotten.

"That's not an open offer Laur."

"Not anymore Bell." I froze.

"Well, as far as Alice explained, Edward saw you at the game Sunday and took an immediate liking. But he was afraid to start anything because of how shortly they would be here. They live up North, near your dad."

Forks. How I detested it.

"I need to find him." I looked out the window through tear stained eyes, as did Laura.

"I'm sure you will, Alice followed him the moment he left, and I don't believe she would leave without a fight."

We both got up to leave, me taking one last wipe of my tears, and then stepped out into the party.

Alice had not left without a fight, and all we needed to do was follow the noise. They were outside, at the end of the street in the road circle, and Alice was screaming at pitches I didn't believe humanly possible. Rosalie, Jasper (wince), and Emmett, were almost to them, ready to intervene.

"Edward!! That was the cruelest thing a guy could have done! How could you do this to her! I thought you wanted to BE WITH HER, not break her heart the first day you saw her!" Alice screamed.

"I do!! I don't know what happened, I lost control!" He was defending his kiss, why should he have to have an excuse?

"You and I just CAN"T lost control. You know that! If you want any chance of her ever coming to--"

"Alice, honey we're not alone anymore. You might want to stop. Besides, I can't take any of this drama either." Jasper, as much as I detested him at the moment, rescued her. But me, move to what? I didn't know. I didn't know if I wanted to. As Jasper said this, I felt a cool burst of comfort, and the air felt more at ease. The rest of the family turned towards me, and it did not escape me to see Rosalie give me a glare that would make water boil. That killed any comfort I had had.

"Oh Bella Honey!" Alice zoomed over to me at inhuman speed. "Oh, sorry, I'm Alice, neither Laura or Edward have been able to introduce me tonight. But I really want to be your friend." She gave me a bone-crunching hug.

"Alice, right? I don't understand any of this. What is happening?" I was confused beyond any point of reason. I could not comprehend the situation at all.

"I can't explain now, but I promise I'll let Edward explain in due time." No! I wanted to know now! This would keep me up for nights on end.

"Promise?"

A new voice rang out, "I promise."

Edward walked toward me with one hand extended. I took it gingerly, once again noticing its coldness. For one amazing moment, his eyes and mine met, and those eyes that had so recently been a glorious honey color were now pitch black. But they were still dazzling nonetheless. I couldn't look away.

He broke my trance. "Everything that I have done today was rash and rushed. Can we just start over and let matters of the past be the past?"

How could I not? I worked to form a coherent sentence, "Of cour….sure."

"Then that's resolved. I am Edward Cullen, I am very pleased to make your acquaintance." He took my hand, then knelt and kissed it. I laughed. I liked this, but still, I liked our kiss better.

"I am very happy to meet you Mr. Cullen. I am Bella Swan."

"Well, that wasn't so bad was it?"

I heard two giggles. I had forgotten everyone else was here. Well, Emmett and Rosalie had already left, but Laura, Alice, and Jasper were getting antsy.

"Alice, stop doing that and you may excuse yourself."

"Edward, you kill my fun. Laura, Jasper, let's go!" They left, but not without whispers of gossip.

"Now, I do believe we were dancing before I abruptly cut us off." Edward now slipped his hand on my waist, and adjusted my hands to where they were before.

"Don't blame yourself for that. I mean, what's there for you to blame yourself for, and it takes two to kiss."

We were now steadily swaying in a circular path, in the street, and I could think of nothing that could make me happier. But then fate and luck stepped in again.

I fell.

"Well, you just keep getting yourself into more predicaments, don't you?" Edward obviously found this amusing.

"Don't make fun. I'm surprised I stayed on my feet this long."

"Well, maybe you'd do better with good leading and some music." He lifted me back to our previous positions and started swaying again, but this time singing in my ear.

That's when I'll be there Always

Not for just an hour,

This could make me happier. I wish I could freeze this moment in time and never leave. I knew he had to leave; I had picked up that much from his and Alice's conversation. He was leaving…when all this was so good; I would never feel this way with him again.

Not for just a day

Not for just a year

I could never feel this way again.

But Always.

"Always," he whispered in my ear.

Even after he stopped singing, we just stood there, just as if we had been dancing. I don't know how long we stood, it could have been hours. A few sunless weeks could have passed.

After what seemed forever, he said, "You have to go."

"Why do you say that?"

"Bella, I know our time together may be short, one day I may hope for it to be longer, and I want for us to have time together. But just trust me; it would be better if you left now." He started to lift me, but I resisted.

"Edward Cullen! I have known you for all of a night. I have seen you for all of a week. And in that time, you've slammed a door in my face, treated me like a pariah, and kissed me without warning. I barely know you! We can't just be jumping into declaring ourselves like that without being together otherwise before!"

"Bella, I will explain everything in due time. I promise. Then you can see why I know these things that I do."

I started to hum the chorus of our song, yearning to dance once more.

"Not for just a year. But always. Always." That voice, so enchanting.

"I still have to go don't I?" I noticed, even though we had begun dancing again, he was tenser.

"I don't want you to, but it's better if you do. Besides, it's probably past your curfew by now? Eleven, right?"

Curfew, how did he know my curfew?

"Uhhh, yea, how did you know?"

"In all due time Bella, all due time."

He lifted me, kissing my hair, and then carrying me to his….Porsche. I had never ridden in such a nice car. Wow.

"You have a really nice car."

"Thank you, my dad collects custom cars."

"I still don't fully understand your family situation. How can you all be such close ages?" Dammit Bella, that was rude. Don't get nosing into other people's business. I scrunched my face and gave myself a small hit to the head.

"I can see your expression. I don't mind talking about that aspect of my life. Alice, Emmett, and I were all adopted by Carlisle and Esme Cullen a while back. Jasper and Rosalie Hale are Esme's adopted foster children, and they have been with us since they were eight."

"Oh."

"It's a story that can be confusing, but that's the summarized version anyway."

We had arrived at my house, in less time we should have taken. And before I knew it, Edward was opening my door and leading me up my steps.

"So, will I see you soon?" I inquired, curious, hopeful, needing him.

"Look for something tomorrow, I'll make sure to see you. I promise." And then under his breath I swear I heard, "Always."

"So, goodnight?"

"Isabella, that is no fit farewell."

"So what is?"

He then leaned down, his breath smelling sweeter than anything the Earth could contain, and kissed me…on the cheek. Then he drew back.

"Edward, that is no fit farewell." I pouted.

"Goodnight Bella," He kissed me for only the shortest time on the lips and then very swiftly was back at his car, leaving me swooning over the night's events. Imagine if I hadn't gone to that party! Oh, but Prince Charming's always found a way to their princesses.

I was a princess?

I marveled on this while I walked up to my room. All those dreams seemed so true now. But then I was jostled. I would make Edward sad. That dream that happened, was it only a few days ago? A day? It seemed like it had been a lifetime.

I slept soundly, with no dreams, for nothing could compare to that night. When I woke up, I found a red rose placed on my pillow. There was a note wrapped around the stem—

Dearest Bella,

I had a little something in mind for today for the two of us. Emmett's idea. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a change of clothes. Hold on, no Alice says she'll take care of any clothes matters for this trip. Tell your mom that the Cullen's are taking you out for a day, she'll understand. Carlisle called her last night to explain our plans. Hopefully she's kept quiet. And don't worry, we've called your school, you're still sick according to them.

Call me once you wake, the number is by the phone.

Wishing I were there,

Edward

P.S. You can thank your mom for delivering this note as well. I hope you slept well, with good dreams.

My angel. He had thought and planned and given me a surprise. I don't really care for surprises, but this sounded okay. Wait, what was Alice doing for clothes? I didn't like the sound of this. She seemed a bit like Laura, and Laura LOVED to shop. O crap.

I got changed into simple jeans and a hoodie over my tank top. I was presentable. No. This was my angel, and angels can fly, so I have to keep this one grounded. How could I possibly hold him? Not look too enticing though. I am not Lynne.

I rushed downstairs, not bothering with the concoction Renee left on the table but instead substituting cereal and milk. I was still antsy for today, and her food would not sit well on my stomach.

I quickly ran up the stairs to brush my teeth before calling Edward. Not that he could tell if my breath was good or not, but it mattered to me. I was finally ready. I tried as hard as possible to calm myself and walk peacefully down towards the phone. No luck. Fate and gravity had it in for me again. My nose met the floor very abruptly.

At least I wasn't bleeding. Thank god for sparing me that much.

I floated over to the phone, and look at the number. I dialed, and it seemed to roll off my fingers.

"Good Morning." Oh, that voice, it took my breath away.

"Goo—d Morning…" I stuttered, star struck.

"So I'm guessing you're wondering what we're doing today?" There was a hint of humor in his voice.

"Just a bit."

"Alice will be over to pick you up in a couple minutes."

"What? No clues?"

"Nope, no clues."

"You will find I hate getting surprises."

"Well, in that case I hope you enjoy disappointment. Alice should be over in five minutes."

Five minutes?? How could she manage that? My house was at least twenty minutes away from theirs.

Nonetheless, five minutes later, a bubbly Alice arrived at my front door.

Let the day begin.

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