Author's Note: Just graduated had a rough month. Hope you like the chapter, I decided to finally update after all the PMs I got.

Bella Swan…

My phone vibrated in my back pocket. "Hold that thought," I said, quietly. Why did this caller have to interrupt now?! I sighed.

Edward looked relieved, and answered quickly, "Okay."

I flipped my phone open quickly, hoping to get the call over with as quickly as possible. "Hello?"

"Hey! Bella, I been looking everywhere for you. What is going on?" Alice.

"Sup, Alice. Nothing! I'm hanging out with Edward."

Alice chirped a laugh, "Jasper! You owe me five dollars!"

I frowned, "What?"

"Nothing, Bella! Have a great time, bye!" She rushed through her words, hanging up before I had a chance to open my mouth.

I closed my phone, still deep in thought.

What was she up to this time? Everyone was acting so weird! My thoughts were interrupted by Edward. "You ready to go? It's starting to get cold."

"Yeah, okay." I nodded, shivering. I stood up, walking over to the nearest trash can and throwing my half eaten food into it. I wrapped my arms around myself and hurried toward the shiny Volvo.

To my surprise, I felt a pair of arms wrap around my shoulders. I turned my head sharply and looked up to see Edward, purposely averting his gaze.

My shivers stopped slowly, and I smiled up at him. "Thank you."

"S'okay." He croaked.

We finally made it to the car and Edward opened the door for me.

I smiled up at him, and he returned it, before taking off his jacket and giving it to me.

"Thanks." I smiled shyly.

He continued to avert his gaze. "You're welcome."

I got into the car, pushing my sleeves through the arms of his jacket. It smelled heavenly.

He closed the door and walked around to his side of the car, getting in quickly out of the cold.

He still wasn't looking at me.

When he started pulling out of Burger King I decided to ask.

"Is everything alright?"

He looked at me. "Yes, of course. What could be wrong?"

I shivered, suddenly blushing and looking down. "I don't know. But… you've been acting kind of weird…"

"Oh…" He answered.

The rest of the ride was silent.
When he pulled over in front of the house, I didn't move. I removed my arms from his jacket slowly, savoring every extra second I spent with him. "Um, thanks again….for the jacket and meal, and everything."

Way to be awkward, Bella! I chided myself. "See you tomorrow." I reluctantly pulled open the door, surprised to see him stepping out also, ready to walk me to my door.

I could see the living room light on. Charlie must be watching.

I handed Edward the jacket, smiling at him tentatively. "Goodnight".

Edward opened his mouth but nothing came out. He exhaled in a sharp gasp. He breathed, "Bella, I…"

"What is it?" I frowned. Was this the source of his tension earlier?

He looked away and took a deep breath. "Bella, I wanted to tell you…um,

Alice wants you to call her when you get inside…"

I didn't remember Alice calling Edward… but I nodded. "Okay, I will. Bye, Edward."

I got out my keys and opened the door. Edward smiled slightly; before whispering, "Bye"

When I closed the door Charlie called me into living room.

"Yeah, dad?"

His tone was a little irritated. "I was looking for you. I called and everything, why didn't you call me?" His voice softened. "I was getting worried."

I bit my lip. "Sorry about that. I had a rough day, so Edward and I went to Burger King."

Charlie frowned, his eyebrows pulling together. "Well, I ordered pizza, but it might be cold by now…"

I told him no thank you and walked upstairs.

-- --

Once I was up, I called Alice. "Hello?"

"Hey, Bella. What's up?"

"Nothing." I answered, waiting for her to tell me why I'd been asked to call her.

"So, how was your time with Edward?"

"Erm, fine thanks."

Alice snorted, "You are so clueless!"

"What?" I demanded.

"You love Edward." She said simply.

"Duh, he is like my cousin!"

"NO! You are in love with him!" She insisted.

My mouth dropped to the floor. "What! No, that's crazy!"

"Mmhm, whatever." She said condescendingly. "You are the only one who hasn't noticed. The only one!"

"So you wanted me to call so you can argue with me!?" I said, frustrated.

"No, you called me!"

"You told me to call!" I retorted.

"When?"

"Well, Edward told me you want to talk to me!"

Alice laughed, "Bye, crazy woman!"

"I am serious!" I wailed.

But she had already hung up. I stared at the phone thinking about all the things we talked about.

Did I really love Edward or was Alice just crazy?

And if I did, why would Edward fall in love with me when he can have a cooler and prettier girl than me?

I had trouble getting to sleep as my thoughts whirled around my head. The next morning, I was a little nervous about going to school and seeing Edward again. I mean; if your friend tells you that you're in love with her brother you would feel a little awkward!

So I got up, pretending it was a normal day and took a very cold shower. I dressed myself in a plain purple shirt with dark jeans and went downstairs for a cereal bar.

"Hey Bella!" Emmett boomed, as I jumped 5 feet in the air.

"EMMETT!" I screamed, "You scared the heck out of me!" I yelled back.

He smiled, saying sweetly, "I love you too!"

I couldn't help but smile back. I really do love Emmett, he always make me happy. "Are we driving my truck to school?"

Emmett snorted, "Bella, I don't want to be seen in that truck. Edward is coming over later."

I scoffed, "I am taking my truck."

"Why?"

I shuddered, thinking of a good lie. "I haven't droved it in ages"

"Okay" He tossed me a bar.

I ate it slowly and grabbed my jacket and book bag. "See you at school!" I said as I closed the door. I ran to the truck and locked the doors so Emmett couldn't come out. I started the truck and droved away.

I was the first one at school but I didn't care; it was quiet, but cold. I stayed in my truck and rolled down the windows. My cell phone vibrated but I ignored it because I knew who it was and why they were calling. I didn't want to talk to anyone, not even Emmett. I didn't know what to think, the only thing that was going through my mind is that I might love Edward and I
didn't know. But I am not going to make any type of move because I didn't want to mess up my relationship with Edward. I sighed, my head hurt. I tried to stop thinking about this whole thing and just sit there…but that only lasted five
seconds, as I saw a familiar Volvo come into the parking lot.

"Shit!" I whispered and grabbed my things getting out of the truck. They were looking for me…

"Hey, guys!" I said, in my calmest voice I could mange. Alice didn't make any eye contact, not like I wanted it. I was pretty mad that she told me; my head was spinning. I was definitely going to fail my math test.

-- --

"Hey, why didn't you ride with us?" Rose asked, like she cared.

"I just wanted…um, to ride myself for once." I stammered.

The bell rung and everyone dived into the school. I waved and walked quickly
to my locker.

"Hey Bell!" Jasper yelled, not fast enough.

"Mm?" I said acting like I forgot my combination.

"You okay? You look pale" he noted.

"I am fine. See you in lunch" I finally opened my locker and took out my book and walked to class alone for the first time, ever.

Author's Note: I guess it is kind of shorter but, you got a taste of it. I just want to thank all the people who offered to edit my chapter:

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