Sorry for taking so long to update. School has started for me and I had to enroll at Uni so it was a lot of work. Anyway, hope you enjoy the story.

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CHAPTER ELEVEN

The sounds of the engine roared in my head, breaking the awkward silence that had filled the car and now pouring out of the cracks and crevices of the car. Dammit! Cullen and his hot, sexy self is making me nervous. Grrrr, I wish I could bite him I thought to myself. Maybe I should put some music on. Just as I was moving my hands towards the car deck, Edward's beautiful pale hands stretched forward. Oh cripes! I forgot you can read minds! Read this, you're not hot or sexy and… and… I hate you! I looked over to him, glaring at him. His mouth was stretched out in the biggest smile, making his eyes flicker with excitement. Without turning his head, his eyes met mines, looking irresistible. "Let's see what you've been listening to." He said as he slowly looked away and pushed play.

The soft, relaxing sounds of piano keys was now filling the car, my body that was once tense was now sinking into the car seat. I felt myself smile unconsciously and just enjoyed the sounds of the music.

"Beethoven, huh?" he asked with a hint of… what was it? Interest? I doubt

"Moonlight Sonata's one of my favourites. It helps soothe the raging beast that lies in me." I chuckled.

That crooked grin appeared and I was left almost speechless. "What else do you like?"

"Hmmm… I like Anton Bruckner's Kyrie Eleyson. Have you ever heard it? I asked.

"Not yet." He said now looking at the road, his left hand on the wheel while his right hand was placed on the hand brake. I quickly moved my hand to the deck to switch songs. I left it on number eight which was Kyrie Eleyson. The sounds of voices filled our ears. I could tell he liked the music. I heard a small sigh from him as his body relaxed. It felt like an eternity before we spoke. "What other pieces of music do you like?" he asked.

"Want me to play it for you?" I asked, looking at him in excitement. I was so happy that someone actually appreciated my taste for music. The boys liked it also but only because I forced them to listen to it every day when we were in school and now at our apartment. "I have a feeling you'll definitely like this one." as I looked at him and smiled. I changed the track and waited for the music to play. As the soft notes played I saw his eyes open in surprise.

"You like Debussy?" his voice was now full of shock.

"Clair De Lune is one of my favourites. Andrea, my mother, well, adopted mother, drilled it into my head. She loved this piece." I said quietly as my eyes gazed down to my hands that were now clasped on my knees.

"Tell me about your family." he said.

"Well, my father 's a two star Brigadier General in the Army. He's a very stern man, very strict. He adored me though. I do miss him terribly. He never treated me like I wasn't part of him. He was my father in every sense except biological. He treated me like a princess but one that wore combat boots and held an AK-47 in one hand and a scepter in the other." I laughed. "He taught me to protect myself with every weapon imaginable, some not even being weapons."

"What about your mother?"

"Ahhh, my mother, Andrea. She's a wonderful lady. Sometimes a bit too clingy but I think it's because she loved me too much. She'd be upset with my father when we'd be training together and I'd twist my ankle or my knuckles would be bleeding. She babied me, never wanted me to do things that would hurt me. She's always argue with my father and he'd look like he was so scared but he knows she was just concerned for me. Even though she wanted me to be a life-sized porcelain doll and just sit down and drink tea and do whatever they do even though I didn't like that very much, I do miss her. She's my mother after all. My mother." My voice was getting shaky as I felt heat against my eyes.

"Do you have siblings?" he was now looking at me for a brief moment before turning back to the road.

"I consider the boys my brothers since we're all so close but I do have an older brother. His name is Joe. Emmett reminds me of him. They're very similar in height, body structure and attitude. The only thing is that he knows when to be serious and has black hair. Other than that, they're one of the same. I think that's way I like Emmett so much. He reminds me of Joe." the heat in my eyes was now producing tears that were now trying to fill my eyes but I was trying my best to hold it back. His hand was now on top of mine as he slid his fingers between mines. I held his hand between mine and smiled. It felt so comfortable.

"Tell me more about Joe." He smiled at me so genuinely.

"You'd love Joe. He joined military school to be like dad. Well, not actually, dad wanted him to be more manly or something like that. I loved him so much, much more than my parents. We were like twins in a way. I'd know what he was thinking or feeling without him saying anything. He was very protective. The first time he came to visit me at Spencer, the boys were on my bed, Caleb and Pouge were very close to me and I was wearing a very risqué' sleepwear. I wasn't even awake fully when my brother opened the door and saw four boys on my bed and I'm half naked he called it. He ran up to Tyler first, grabbed a fistful of his shirt and slammed him against the wall. I had to jump out of my bed and hold on to him. I explained to him who everyone was and he calmed down but he glared at them still." I was laughing now as I held his hand tighter.

"Remind me to leave before your brother shows up next time, okay?" he chuckled.

"I'll think about it." I laughed as I stared at him

Edward's a really nice guy. I'm so glad I've met him. I hope this can continue I said to myself.

"So do I." he said

"Huh?" I was so confused as he started to laugh this beautiful magical laugh.

"Damn you Cullen! Stay out of my head." I said firmly as I let go of his hand.

"Sorry, I just couldn't help it. I love hearing you. You're really something." He said, as that beautiful crooked smile appeared on his face. I just smiled as he moved his hand back other to mine and I held it once again.

It seemed as if time was fast forwarded after that. In no time we were in front of my apartment. In no time at all, Edward was out of the driver's side and was now opening the car door for me.

"Thank you, kind sir." I said as I took his hand as he led me out of the car.

"You're welcome madam." he replied.

He closed the car door as I leaned against the car. My mind was now running at full speed, thinking of my meeting with Billy and Jacob and the Cullens. I was so nervous and scared but I knew I had to be strong.

"It will turn out fine. I promise." He said now staring at me looking very serious.

"I hope so." I said, unsure if to believe him or not.

"I will. I said so." the biggest smile in the world now appeared on his face.

I smiled weakly as I looked at him and sighed. "Guess I better get this over with." I said as I started to walk away from him. I was staring at the ground when I felt like I walked into a wall. Luckily for me, it didn't hurt at much. He raised his hand, holding my keys in his hand. "Forgetting something?" he said with a grin on his face.

I quickly moved my hand up to grab the keys away when he caught my hand in his. He then brought my hand to his face and gently yet passionately placed a kiss on the back of my hand. I was now staring at him in disbelief.

"See you soon Andy." he said as he slowly released my hand from his grasp, now side stepping me and walking away.

"Yeah, soon Edward." I mumbled as I tried to figure out what just happened.

"Sooner than you think." he said with laughter in his voice.

I quickly turned to face him but he was already gone with that musical laughter on his lips.