A/N: Welcome back. I have no idea where this story is going... I need something to happen. Something not so lovely. Because that's what I'm like, that's how I write.
Disclaimer: The characters are not mine!
I saw the whole world from your eyes, at least the glimpse you let me see - William Fitzsimmons.
(Edward POV)
Holy shit, she actually is willing to spend the day with me. And Alice you can't forget Alice. But really, she's spending the day with us. Not to mention the fact she spent the night, and wore my clothes. She slept in my bed and actually liked the pancakes I made.
Am I in heaven or what?
I still know that's it bad. Bad for us to be together, to know each other. There will be obstacles. We aren't together. Just friends.
We are friends right? I'd certainly say so.
Right now, Alice and I are in the parking lot of her apartment complex so she can get changed.
"Edward, what are you thinking about?" Alice asks from the backseat.
"A lot." I reply truthfully.
"It's okay." Alice tells me.
I look back to her, over my shoulder. "What are you talking about?"
"I know you're still stubborn." She rolls her eyes. "But you see, Bella likes us too!" She claps her hands together. For real.
"Alice." I sigh. "Alice, Alice, Alice."
"What, it's true and you know it." She shrugs. I close my eyes and pinch the bridge of my nose. "Just be happy."
"I know." I growl. "I know, Alice."
I feel my cell phone vibrate in my front pocket. I turn back to the front and grab it out. A phone call and it's from Jasper. I pick it up, "Hello?"
"Dude, you're alive." He chuckles.
"Ha ha." I say. "What's up?"
"Nothing bored actually. Hey I'm back in town." He replies.
"How was California?" I ask.
"Warmer than this shit!" He laughs. "What have you been up too?"
"Not too much."
"Like always. How's Alice."
"Really good actually." I reply and smirk.
"And you, how are you?" Jasper asks me. "We need to get together sometime and have a drink or something."
"Yeah." I agree. "And I'm pretty good."
"Nice. Really though, what have you been up to?" He asks again and I stare out the dashboard. I can't see far since it's snowing. It's snowing heavily. If it keeps up like this, by nightfall we'll have nearly eight inches. Maybe more.
"I… met someone." I hesitantly say.
"A chick?" He asks.
I snort. "No an alien."
"I knew you were into that freaky shit." Jasper replies sarcastically. "What's her name?"
"Bella."
"Bella… Hmm… I don't know any Bella's." I can just picture him shaking his head.
"She's uh, new in town."
"She's real?"
"Of course." I chuckle.
"She must be, you're chuckling." Jasper responds. "She must be great."
"She is." I reply instantly.
"I want to meet her." He continues and I can barely make out her form as I see her start to walk towards the car.
"Look, I can't talk right now. I'll call you later and we can catch up, alright?" I ask quickly already getting ready to press the end button.
"Sure, have fun with your lady." He's using his thick southern accent to say that.
I roll my eyes and hang up.
The passenger door opens and she slips inside, it's cold for a moment when the door is open. "Holy smokes, it's snowing like crazy!" She exclaims and puts on her seatbelt. She rubs her hands together. "I grabbed my warmest coat."
"Good. I'm sure you'll need it." I chuckle. "You still want to go outside, Alice?"
"Uh…" I see in the review mirror she's looking out her window. "Maybe?"
Bella laughs musically. "You're a crazy one."
"It's a blizzard." I chip in. "Maybe later it will calm down." I start to pull out of the driveway.
"Drive slowly." Bella pleads. "I don't care if it takes you hours to get home."
Home. I smile.
"Alright." I promise. "I have snow tires anyways."
"Still." She pushes.
"Okay." I say and turn on the windshield wipers faster.
…
I finally got Alice to leave us alone for a while. The snow is still coming down like crazy but it's not windy anymore so all three of us went outside.
Wow, three of us.
Alice, Bella and I. I smile.
Bella and I have a warm cup of hot chocolate in our hands from the coffee shop down the street and were at the park watching Alice run around with some other kids.
Looks like we aren't the only crazy people to go out in this weather.
"She seems to be getting better." Bella nods to Alice. "When I first met her, she really didn't get close to people so quickly."
"Yeah… She is getting better." I agree. "I'm glad for that."
Bella sips her hot chocolate. And I hear a ringing noise. "Oh, that's my phone." She grabs it with her free hand out of her back pocket. She presses a few buttons and sighs, she sounds upset.
"What is it?" I ask nosily.
"Stupid jerk." She huffs and tucks her phone away. She looks back to me and smiles shyly. "Ex."
"Oh." I mouth back to her.
"Yeah, my dad kind of made me date him ya know? Thinking the guy would be good to me, good for me." She huffs. "That wasn't the case."
"What happened?" I question softly.
"He's a big jerk! Just because he's aspiring to be a lawyer like his father, well he is. A new lawyer…" Bella shakes her head. "He cares about money first. His career. I was just a show and tell piece."
"Typical business man." I mutter.
"Yeah, I don't even remember one time we had a decent conversation to know each other!" Bella sighs. "He took me out to the fanciest places, but I hate that. I'm not that kind of girl."
Thank God.
"So, I called it quits. I left him with a note and got out of there. Soon after I got this teaching job, so I came here." She shrugs. "And I haven't heard from him since."
"Good for you." I smile. "Won't put up with someone's bull."
"Yeah. My dad on the other hand, wasn't so happy. We haven't been talking much lately." She sighs and takes another sip of her hot chocolate. "I'm nothing in his eyes if I'm not with Tyler. I mean I love my dad and I get he wants what he thinks is best for me… but I'm an adult and I can make my own choices."
I lift my hand and wipe a snowflake off the tip of her nose and she giggles. "Thanks."
"Tyler Crowley?" I ask hesitantly.
"That's him. How'd you know?"
"His family business is rather large." I sigh. "His dad worked with my Dad's death… The suspect's case, that is. He's pretty good, somehow the guy almost got away with murder. Crowley really pleased the crowd." I growled.
"That's horrible!" Bella said.
"Yeah, the guy is in jail for life… but it still wasn't a fair deal. We didn't get to charge him or anything." I sigh.
Bella shakes her head. "I just don't like lawyers, they're too professional. Most of them anyways. My dad likes Tyler though; his job involves quite a few lawyers. Chief of police and all."
"I bet." I agree.
"As I said. That's not me." She bites her lip. "My dad wasn't to keen on me being a teacher either."
"Why not?" I ask.
Bella shrugs. "Not living to his standards, I guess."
"You're an excellent teacher."
"Thank you." I think she blushed, but her cheeks were red from the cold anyways. I hear Alice talking to someone out of the corner of my ear and look over to see it's a little girl.
"Anyways…" Bella sighs. "Enough about me. Tell me something about you."
"Hmm." I take a sip of my hot chocolate though it's not so hot anymore. "I'm thinking about buying a home. An attached home out on Maple street."
"Really? That'd be nice." Bella says and steps closer to me. I smile softly and nod.
"Yeah, three bedrooms, two baths. Two levels. I guess I'm tired of my apartment. I've spent lots of time alone there and now I have Alice, I want to start fresh." I explain.
"That makes sense." Bella agrees. "When I earn some more money, I want to get a house."
I nod. "Apartments aren't my kind of thing."
"Me neither." She replies shyly. "I've always wanted a family house, not too big but not too small, with a nice backyard and nice neighbours."
"You will one day, I'm sure of it." I tell her honestly.
"Yeah maybe in a few years." She shrugs.
"I really like you, Bella." I whisper. "It's nice finally having someone to talk too."
Bella smiles up at me. "I really like you too, Edward."
"And I'm sorry about Mrs. Thorne and that principal and everyone else…" I ramble.
"Why?" She entreats.
"I understand, we aren't supposed to really talk or hang out." I sigh.
"Oh." She replies sadly. "I know. It's not their business though."
"It's your job." I tell her.
"Yeah and this is my social life. If I can't be friends with who I want, then I'd rather get another job." She admits. "There are other schools."
"Really?" I ask.
"Yeah, you're right. I won't put up with someone's bull." She smirks.
…
"Why?" Alice pouts at me.
"Because." I argue back.
"'Cause why?" She asks and yes, she's still pouting.
"Because I said so." I reply and ruffle her hair. "Come on, I want my share too."
"Fine." Alice huffs.
"You're the one who wanted this." I remind her.
"But Mrs. Tinkles is so boring…" Alice sits on the floor and crosses her arms.
"You're acting like you're a four year old. Stop." I laugh and pick her up easily. "Come on, for me? Please."
"Alright." She nods and kisses my cheek. "Have fun." She hops down and walks to the door, putting on her shoes. "Bye."
"You'll have fun." I smile and Alice leaves.
I've sent her down to the neighbours for her to get babysat so I can actually have some time with Bella. I'm taking her to the restaurant down the street. It's Italian and my favourite restaurant out of the whole town.
Bella comes out of the bathroom and over to me. "Alice is gone?"
I nod. "She wanted to come."
Bella pouts. "She could have."
I shake my head. "Come on," I walk with her to the door and hand her coat, which she puts on quickly. I zip my own up and hold the door open for Bella.
"Thanks." She says and steps outside into the hallway. I follow her and close the door, making sure it's locked. "Good thing it isn't snowing that much anymore."
"There's still six inches or so." I chuckle, "But yeah, it will be easier to walk in."
"See my place isn't near any coffee shops of nice restaurants." Bella tells me as we walk down the stairs and outside. "So boring."
We continue to walk and we're on the snow-covered sidewalk in no time. "It's just ahead." I point upwards. "Trust me it's good."
"I believe you." She laughs and misplaces her footing, slipping. I quickly place a hand on her hip to steady her. She grabs hold of my hand for further support. "Thanks." She breathes. "I'm so clumsy."
"It's fine." I assure her. "It is slippery." And it is. Really slippery, I have to watch my every step because if I go down, she won't be able to catch me. If anything, she'll come down with me. She doesn't let go of my hand as we continue to walk and I smile at the warmth.
Within a few more minutes, we're outside the restuarant. I hold the door open for Bella and she steps in, bringing me in with her by a tug on my hand. "It's cozy in here." She says and looks around.
"Hello!" A waitress greats us. "Booth or table?"
"Uh, booth." I reply. More privacy with a booth.
"Follow me," She walks over to the closet booth and sets down two menus. Bella and I slip in on either side, letting go of our hands. "Anything I can get you to drink?"
"Iced tea?" Bella asks and the waitress nods, looking over to me.
"Cola." I say.
"I'll be right on that." The waitress turns to walk off. Bella grabs a menu and looks through it quickly.
"There's a lot to choose from."
"I know, all of its good too."
"Great." She said sarcastically. "The choice will be even harder now."
...
"She's adorable." Bella smiles, leaning in the doorframe of Alice's room watching her sleep peacefully.
"She can sleep through anything, I swear." I chuckle. Bella softly closes the door and we both stand in the hallway looking at each other.
"Can I ask you to do something for me?" She asks me softly, her voice was just a whisper. I nod instantly, a little nervous, a little anxious. "I couldn't help but notice in the living room you have a guitar. It's far too big to be Alice's…"
"Yeah that's mine." I admit shyly.
"And you play?" She asks. I nod again and look away, embarrassed. "Will you play for me?"
"I'm horrible." I admit. "Your ears will bleed."
She rolls her eyes. "Come on just one song. I don't care what song; it can be Smoke On The Water for all I care. I just want to hear you play."
I sigh. "Okay, grab the ear plugs." I hear her faint laughter as she follows me to the living room. I grab my guitar off of the stand and sit on the edge of the coffee table. Bella walks over to the couch and sits on it, watching me intently.
I strum a few chords to make sure the guitar is in tune before I start to play a song. Marcus Foster's song, I Was Broken is what I chose to play. I know it off the top of my head and it wasn't entirely difficult.
I'm shaky though, that is difficult. I don't play in front of people, only Alice. I've played for my mom a few times in the past as well but that's about it.
I hum along but don't open my mouth to sing.
"Marcus Foster?" Bella asks once I place the guitar down on my lap at the end of the song. I nod. "Love him."
"Me too."
"You're a great guitarist." Bella adds. "I didn't need ear plugs."
"That's a surprise." I chuckle.
"Oh!" She exclaims and hops up, walking off. I curiously follow her but smile to myself at the fact she is comfortable enough to freely walk around. I follow her as she goes into my room and over to my bookshelf grabbing a book. "Can't forget this."
Ah, Wuthering Heights.
"I left it here, after last night and all." She blushes. "I forgot it when we stopped at my place so I could get changed."
"I see." I walk over to her and I see her checking out all of my books. "See anything you like?"
She nods. "You have a nice collection."
"Thanks." I watch her closely. Her every move, the way her eyes will light up when she sees a book she's particularly fond of. New ones, old ones, ones she's seen before, one's she's read. "You can have any you'd like to read."
She nods but doesn't grab any. "I'm good with this." She admits and holds her book to her chest tightly. "Thanks again."
I just smile.
"For everything." She continues and my smile falters. "Yesterday, today, dinner… I had a great time."
"Me too." I say truthfully. "Unexpected but welcomed greatly."
Bella agrees. "We actually have quite a bit in common. It's a relief finding someone like that. I mean I have friends and all, but even Ang and I don't have all that much in common."
"Yeah, most of my friends aren't big readers." I want to chuckle at just picturing Jasper with a book before him. Highly, highly unlikely. She looks over to me and I see that she is biting her lip. A small smile tugs at me lips.
We watch each other for a bit and I notice our breathing matches. I take a step closer and she tosses the book on my leather couch softly. "Edward," She breathes out in a sigh. My smile widens and I look down at her adoringly.
She closes the distance between us and I instantly place a hand to her hip, holding her in place. I watch her bite her lip again and her scent radiates off her skin. I breathe it in almost hungrily. With my other hand I tip her head up so we're looking eye to eye.
Her brown eyes are soft and caring. Compassionate.
I lick my dry lips and she steps on her tiptoes.
This is really happening.
I won't suddenly wake up and see it was a dream.
I let out a breath that crosses her face and tip my head down to meet hers. Softly our lips meet and our eyes close. I feel her hands come up and lock themselves around my neck. My hand under her chin moves to cup her cheek, leading her in closer.
Her lips part and I part mine letting her breath swarm into my mouth. Her lips close again around mine and she sucks my bottom lip into her mouth greedily. I sigh in content and both my hands find their way to wrap lazily around her midsection. One of her hands moves from my neck to rest on my chest just over my heart.
My heart that's pumping fast, I can feel the beating in my ears.
Pulling back briefly for air, I whisper her name. "Bella." With my eyes still closed, she presses her mouth back to mine. She's standing as tall as she can get on her tiptoes to get as close as possible.
I place both hands on her hips and lift her up easily. She wraps her legs around my waist and her hands trail up until they tangle themselves into my tangled, unruly hair. My tongue darts out and licks her bottom lip, slowly.
Mesmerizing.
All to soon, she pulls back once again needing air. I slowly open my eyes to find hers open as well. Her cheeks are red, but not from blushing.
"This will work." She murmurs softly and leans in to kiss me again briefly. "We'll find a way."
A/N: I don't know what to write anymore. What should happen?
I need something big to happen, ya know? Would you be mad if something bad happened? Or should I go further into their relationship?
Review please?
