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Edward kept me wrapped in his arms as we made our way through the parking lot. We were headed in the opposite direction as everyone else, and I seemed to be the only one noticing. Alice didn't even look back when Edward veered us off away from everyone. Finally we stopped in front of a shiny silver car.

"WOW! Fancy shmancy!" I rubbed my fingers down the length of the car, from the door to the trunk. "What's this baby got under the hood?" Edward eyed me suspiciously.

"Do you know a lot about cars?" He asked.

"Nope. I have just always wanted to say that." I smiled up at him, "I sure sounded cool just then, though, didn't I?" He chuckled and nodded never once taking his eyes away from me. "What kind of car is it." I was standing directly behind the car now, facing him. He raised his eyebrows at me. I looked down for a second noticing a shiny silver emblem the said 'Volvo' on the side of the trunk door. "Oh. Never mind. Silly question." I looked up at him sheepishly.

"Would you like to get in?" He was standing with the passenger door open wide while motioning with his hand for me to get in.

"Sure. I just wasn't sure if this was actually your car." I walked around the car and slid in the seat. "I thought you might be trying to look cool by pretending you had a cool car. Now that would've been funny. I have to say though I am very happy it isn't a hatchback. I don't think even you could pull of the soccer mom look." He shook his head with a smile still spread across his face as he shut my door and walked around to his side.

"You are truly the strangest person I have ever met." He said as he put the key in the ignition and started the car.

"Is the car actually on?" He smiled over at me, and nodded. "It hardly makes any noise. My truck sounds like a thunder storm when I start it up. Do you ever try taking off when the car isn't actually on?" We were pulling out of the parking lot at this point and Edward was trying very hard not to laugh. "What's funny?" I asked, glaring at him.

"You." He said simply.

I shrugged, "I try." I looked down at the speedometer to see that he was going well over the speed limit. I drew in a deep breath and let it out slowly. "Am I really annoying you that much?"

"What?" Edward turned his head towards me quickly with a serious look on his face. "No! Why would you think that?"

"Well you are driving like a crazy person." I pointed down at his speedometer. "Either you are desperate to get to…wherever we are going, so you don't have to be cooped up in the confined space of this car with me or you want us to crash in hopes that some piece of this shiny car will break off, hit me in my throat, destroying my vocal cords rendering them completely useless. I am betting it's the latter." I shrugged and looked down at my hands.

"You are absurd. I always drive like this." He looked at me and his smile returned. "Do you want me to slow down? Now that you mention it, being stuck in the closed, confined space of a car with you for an extended period of time doesn't sound to bad." I laughed and rolled my eyes.

"Just keep driving buddy." I said rolling my eyes. "Alice would send out a search party if you are any more then five minutes behind her."

"She is rather impatient isn't she?" He stared straight ahead, watching the road carefully.

"Impatient, protective, insane, hyper, fantastic…there are a lot of ways to describe Alice." I looked up at Edward to see him smiling while, still, looking through the windshield at the road. "She is a little, well, a lot, overbearing at times, but she is one of the most amazing people I know, also the most annoying."

"I can tell how close you guys are. You act a lot like sisters." He looked over at me with a kind smile, taking his eyes off the road for only a moment. "When someone is so close to another that they act like siblings, then you know that they have a real bond."

"I suppose." I shrugged. "I am an only child. We both are. We kind of just gravitated towards each other and filled that need for a sibling. She annoys me just like any good sibling should." I smiled as big as I could at him and he chuckled a husky, deep, sexy, chuckle.

"Well, I'm glad you guys found each other." He grabbed my hand with his and started rubbing circles on the back of it with his thumb. "If Alice wasn't in your life you would have never given me a chance."

"You never know." His brows pulled together, "If you really were to come back every night just to get my name then I probably would have ended up giving it to you just so you would stop pestering me."

His laughter filled the car. His smile was amazing, reaching fully across his face, and little dimples formed. His eyes shined, and his head fell back slightly. He really was a beautiful specimen to behold.

"I would have come back every night of forever just to get your name," He said as his laughter died down, and gave me a quick side glance. "I would probably end up moving into that place to get your number." He chuckled lightly at his joke. "Alice really helped me out that night. I am forever in her debt for, in a way, forcing you to go on a date with me."

"Yay for Alice." I said sarcastically but kept the smile on my face.

"We're here." He pulled into a parking garage and parked in the first open spot he saw.

"Where is here exactly?" I looked around trying to figure it out but saw nothing.

"I'm not allowed to tell you." He smiled apologetically at me. "Sorry."

"Stupid Alice." I grumbled. "She knows I hate surprises."

"You hate surprises?" He looked shocked. "I would have thought the opposite the way Alice always insists on surprising you."

"Yeah…I think she does it on purpose." I glared over at him. "Why are you helping her. Whose side are you on anyway."

"I didn't know there were sides." He said with a chuckle.

"Then why are you doing everything Alice says?"

"I have a feeling if I get on her bad side I will regret it. I am pretty sure that if she doesn't approve then I don't stand a chance with you." He looked me square in the eyes. "I really want to have a chance with you." I took a deep breath and looked away. I stayed silent for a few moments, unable to think of something to say. Finally Edward broke the silence. "You ready to head in there."

"I would be more ready if I knew where we were." I said looking back at him. He swiftly got out of the car and came around to my side, opening the door for me. He put his hand out to help me out of the car but I knew if I took it he wouldn't let go. I pressed my lips together and stared at his hand hovering in the air in front of me trying to think of what I should do. I wanted to take it, but quite frankly, he was on Alice's side at the moment, and he needed to be punished a little for it. Finally I lifted myself out of the car walking right by him and his outstretched hand. I heard the door shut and feet walking up behind me.

"Are you upset with me?" He asked sounding a little hurt by the thought.

"No. But you are helping Alice surprise me, even though I told you that I don't like surprises. Girls usually don't like it when a guy they like sides with there best friends over them. Gives kind of a mixed message." I shrugged and started walking.

"So you like me?" He asked with a big smile.

"You are just digging yourself deeper. Maybe you should pull out one of those fantastic pick up lines that you always try to use on me next."

"Ok." I went quiet for a few seconds. "What's your sign?"

"Hilarious." I said sarcastically. I started walking faster.

I was trying to stay a few steps ahead of him but had no idea where I was going. Suddenly Edward grabbed my hand and swung me around so I was facing him. He leaned in closer to me until leaving only a few inches in between us. He stared me straight in the eyes and made sure I was staring back before speaking.

"We are at a club called 'The Coliseum.' It plays horrid music and has a lot of sweaty body grinding going on inside. I have come here once before and never had the desire to come back. But, I am positive that if you are in there with me the experience will be a thousand times better."

It was hard to breath. He face was mere inches from my face. One slight move and our lips could be touching. I could feel his breath fan out across my lips as he spoke and his voice was barely over a whisper but was still intense. I swallowed once, and took a deep breath. "Thank you."

He smiled brightly at me and intertwined our fingers together. "My pleasure."

He pulled me forward to the front of a giant building with a huge line forming around it. There in front standing near the bouncers was Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett. Alice spotted us instantly and started jumping up and down while waving in our direction. I tried to turn and run but Edward held me firmly in place almost pushing me towards the entrance. I whimpered. Edward leaned down and whispered in my ear.

"We will go in for a little while, then if we are still not enjoying ourselves I will take you home. Deal?" I looked up at him skeptically.

"What if Alice makes you promise to keep me here all night?" I challenged. "She won't be happy if you refuse."

"I am not concerned with her happiness, Bella." He said staring me straight in the eyes.

"Yeah. Seeing is believing, I suppose." I picked up our pace figuring I should just get this venture over with. Besides, I might have fun with Edward here. Then something he said before hit me. "Just how bad is the music here?" I asked getting scared.

"Excruciating." He said simply. I gulped and stared straight ahead. The beat of the music was thumping through the walls of the building and when we reached the door, I could actually here some of the lyrics. I thought my ears were going to start bleeding.

Alice turned to the bouncer as soon as we reached her and he stood aside to let us through. He was a big guy, not quite Emmett's size but definitely intimidating, and he had his hair buzzed. She patted him on the shoulder as she walked by him, "Thanks Tucker." I know she comes here a lot, but I hadn't realized she was friends with the bouncers. I smiled timidly up at him as I walked by and he smiled warmly back.

Once inside the music assaulted my ears. Rap. Horrible, disgusting, vulgar rap. The lyrics said things that would make a little girl cry and a grown man want to masturbate. I looked up to Edward horrified at what I was being subjected to. He nodded his understanding but pushed us forward to a couch against the far wall. He kept his arm securely around my waist, keeping me by his side. We walked by sweaty grinding bodies. The women were grinding and bending for the men and the men stared intently at the women and moved their hips against the them. I looked at Edward again and pulled him down by his sleeve so I could speak into his ear.

"Its like a giant orgy." He laughed and motioned for me to sit. After I sat he squatted down in front of me and put his hand on my knees.

"Would you like anything to drink." I shook my head. I still must have looked scared because he stood abruptly and walked over to Alice. He whispered into her ear and she turned her head quickly towards me with her eyebrows pulled together. Edward nodded and came back over and sat down next to me. "She say we have to have atleast 1 drink and dance twice before we can leave. If you want me to sneak you out of here before that I will."

"I think I can handle that." I said smiling. "I will just have some water I guess."

"Are you sure you don't want something stronger?" He asked, "It helps drown out the incessant noise." I shook my head.

"I don't really drink much." I explained over the music. "I think alcohol tastes bad and smells worse." He smiled brightly at me.

"Two water then." I looked up at him and he stood to go get our drinks.

"No. You should have something to drink. I didn't mean that you shouldn't." He smiled and walked towards the bar.

I sat back with a huff tried to take in my surroundings. Clubs are definitely not my cup of tea. The music is too loud, and usually sucks. This place has particularly bad music though. And the way people dance with each other is just gross. If anyone ever danced like that outside of a club they would get arrested for indecent exposure. I felt the couch sink from the weight of someone sitting down next to me.

"Edward please get something to drink if you wa…" I was stopped short. There sitting next to me was Mike. My mouth fell open and he just smiled at me.

"Hey Bella!" He finally said. "I guess we do get to hang out tonight."

"Mike." I said with as much enthusiasm as I could muster. "What are you doing here."

"I come here all the time. I love the music." He was yelling much to loudly. "So you wanna dance?" I started to panic.

"Um, I cant…dance." I said lamely. "Sorry."

"I'm sure you will do fine." He grabbed my hand and started to pull me up with him as he stood. I did my best imitation of a rock, trying to make myself as heavy as possible. He seemed to catch on to my reluctance and smiled reassuringly at me. "Just watch how everyone else dances and do what they do."

Ha. Fat chance. I am not one to go hump someone in the middle of a club and pretend its dancing. I looked around trying to think of a way to get out of this when I saw two angry green eyes staring straight at Mike. Edward started walking faster towards us then until finally looked down at me. I smiled and mouth an 'it's ok' to him. His pace slowed but he still reached us just in time for me to be saved.

"Here you are Bella." Edward said handing me a glass of water. Mike dropped my hand and looked at Edward then to me. I smiled timidly. Edward turned around and looked at Mike, holding his hand out to him. "Hello, I'm Edward."

"Mike." Mike slowly grabbed Edwards hand wincing slightly as Edward squeezed. "I work with Bella at the coffee shop."

"Oh, Mike." Edward said back knowingly. "I have heard a lot about you." Mikes eyes about bulged out of his head and a smile began to creep across his face.

"Have you?" He asked sounding to cocky. I stood up then and put my arm around Edward and he returned the gesture.

"Are you ready to dance Bella, or would you like to just take off?" Edward asked, turning his full attention back towards me, ignoring Mike's murderous gaze. I bit my bottum lip nervously.

"Alice said we had to dance, right?" I asked. He leaned in closer to me and put his lips next to my ear.

"Yes, but I think she will understand." He whispered. I looked at him hopefully.

"Lets get out of here then." I said quickly, "This music is making my I.Q. drop." I grimaced when I realized I said that loud enough for Mike to hear. "Sorry Mike." He gave me tight smile. "I guess I will see you at work." I pulled Edward away and started walking quickly towards the exit.

"Hey, slow down." He said, "We should at least tell Alice we're leaving." I thought about that for a second, thinking of how it would turn out if we didn't.

"Your right. Lets make it quick though." He smiled at me and nodded.

Alice was just leaving the dance floor when we spotted her. She whined a little when we told her we were leaving but then practically pushed us out of here when she heard Mike was here.

"Just go, and try to stay away from that retched little loon." She said and handed me a coaster from a nearby table. "Throw this at him if he comes near you."

"Um, thanks, Alice." I backed away and we started making our way out the door. We got out to the car quicker then I thought possible. Edward opened my door for me then went around to his side and sat down. He turned towards me with a curious look.

"What is with the coaster?" He asked looking down at my hand which still held the coaster.

"It's our deffense against old women." I said as I shoved it in my purse and buckled myself. "By having me use it on Mike she is saying he is about as threatenting as an old woman. Not very nice."

"I'm sorry, what?" Edward looked completely confused. His eyebrows were knitted together and his mouth was slightly open.

"Long story." I said looking up at him. He motioned for me to continue. "Just make sure to not throw a coaster at someone when an old woman is sitting behind them. She might shank you." He started the car, still confused and pulled out of the parking space.

"You are going to have to tell me the whole story later, but for right now just tell me how to get to your house."

I pointed out the way to my house and he drove slower then before. The drive took longer then it should have even for me going to speed limit. When we finally reached my house he parked and took his keys out of the ignition.

"Where do you think your going?" I asked him and he reached for his door handle.

"Well right now I am going to get your door for you, and then I am going to walk you up to your apartment to make sure you get in ok." Before I could say anything back he was out of the car with the door shut. He opened my door for me, offering his hand to help me out. I took it this time.

"You really don't have to walk me up there. I will be allright." I said stopping before we reached the door.

"Just humor me Bella." He opened the door and I walked in, rolling my eyes.

He followed me up to my apartment. Neither of us saying anything the whole way. When we got to my door, I turned and faced him.

"Well, this is me." I said motioning towards the door while starring up at him. "I actually had a lot of fun tonight."

"I'm glad." He said smiling.

His head started lowering slowly towards mine, his eyes looking from my eyes to my lips. He was going in for the kiss. His green eyes were slightly darker then usual, and his lips look scrumptious but I didn't want to give him the upper hand so I leaned in closer too. Just as our lips were about to touch I reached my hand up, grabbed his chin, and turned his face to the side. I swiftly, but tenderly gave him a kiss on the cheek and the moved my lips right next to his ear.

"Thank you for the amazing night." With that I turned and unlocked my door and walked inside my apartment. I turned before shutting the door to see him standing there in shock. The look on his face was pricless. I barely contained my giggle, but manage to form a few words. "Have a nice night, Edward." He smiled at me with his crooked smile.

"I will talk to you soon Bella." He said as I closed the door. As soon as I heard his foot steps desend down the stairs I leaned against the door and smiled. Soon wasn't soon enough.