Disclaimer: Twilight is not mine.

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CHAPTER 13

The next couple of days have been very busy for me. Student Government is organizing a fund raising project while the Science club is finalizing the papers for the science camp. I was not able to sit down and tutor Edward properly. I just gave him quick lectures and some notes to read and several problems to work on. After three more tiring days, the work load finally subsided.

"You're not sleeping properly" he said as I yawned for the fourth time as we drive towards their gang's place.

"I've been working a lot lately. It's crazy but it was fun. How are you doing? Are you studying diligently?"

"You are a workaholic. You devoted so much time on that club projects, you don't even teach me seriously. I read whatever notes you handed me but it's still different when you are there explaining the concepts."

"I'll make it up to you, I promise."

"You really should or else I will tell Ms. Watson that my tutor does not take good care of me" he smirked. He helped me out of the car and held the door of their place open for me. Tanya squealed when I entered the door and she immediately got hold of my arm and dragged me inside.

"Finally, you're here! I've been waiting for you Bella" she smiled.

"Me too!" Emmett agreed.

The next hours were split between discussing Chemistry lessons to Edward and talking to Tanya and Emmett. After briefly explaining to Edward, Tanya or Emmett just pulls me out of my chair and they urge me to sit on the couch. On the third and final tutoring hour, I decided to just give Edward a research assignment and left him pondering on the study table. I joined Emmett and Tanya on the couch. Tanya and I are planning for her big meeting with Jacob while Emmett and I are talking about his artwork display schedule on the gallery.

Maybe we were a bit loud that's why he got pissed.

Edward abruptly stood up from his chair and stood in front of us. There is no doubt, he is not happy.

"You're so noisy!" he started. Tanya smiled a little while Emmett continued murmuring into my ear.

"Emmett, stop whispering and you Tanya, there is nothing to smile about. Bella has not been here for so long. She has not been able to teach me properly because of too much stuff that she is doing for her clubs and now that she is here, you guys also decided to bug her about your issues."

"There is nothing wrong with that, she is also our friend" Tanya defended.

"Well just to remind you, before she became YOUR friend, she was MY tutor. Get it? MY TUTOR. Mine, not yours. Ms. Watson asked her to help me, not help you or Emmett."

"Dude let's keep our cool, 'kay?" Emmett said trying to lighten the mood.

"Emmett I am not angry but I am just pissed because I should be her priority."

"Edward, I am doing my tutor duties. I think it's not bad to have a little chat with my friends."

"A little chat? C'mon you discuss shortly then you talk to them immediately."

"You are being so selfish! Yes, she is your tutor just like what you overly emphasized earlier but it does not mean that she will just give you all her time. If she wants to talk to us and leave you on the study table then it's her choice" Tanya argued back.

"In that case, I guess Bella and I should just find a more appropriate place for our lessons."

He went back to the study table and gathered his things. He got my sling bag and pulled me up.

"Hey, where are we going?" I said while trying to loosen his hold on my wrist.

"I don't like it here. I can't concentrate well. We're going somewhere else."

"It's not fair!" Tanya whined.

"Just let them go Tanya, you know how Edward is."

"Yeah, Emmett is right. You know how stubborn I am and you are also right about saying that I am selfish. You can talk to her when we are done."

He pushed me inside the car and he drove in silence. I checked his face, he looked serious. "That was rude" I commented.

He grunted and she continued his no-talk behavior. He stopped the car and the front gate opened.

"Where are we?"

"In my house" he finally answered.

My eyes widened when the entire mansion came to view. Edward really has a big house. I think our house can fit inside theirs. I did not notice that Edward already got out of the car until he tapped my window. I got out of the car and straightened my blouse.

"You have a big and beautiful house" I told him.

"If you sleep here every single day it ceases to be special. It just looks like any ordinary house." The butler opened the door for us and we were welcomed by helpers lined up to greet Edward a pleasant evening. Edward did not even greet back he just walked straight, ignoring everyone else. He led me to the living room and called his butler to ask for some snacks. Their living room is elegant and really spacious. Marble flooring, gigantic television, white sofas and a glittering chandelier hanging above.

"Okay, what do you want me to discuss?" I asked directly for I remember the time. We only have 30 minutes till 8pm.

"Oh yeah, it's about the research you asked me to do. I've already searched the Internet when we were still on the gang's place" he said as he handed me his paper, "Just read over it." I read his work and nodded. "There's nothing wrong in here." He shifted uncomfortably on his seat and began munching over the cookies on the table.

"I think you understood the lesson Edward, this paper just proves it."

"No I didn't, you were so busy with somebody else that is why I did not get what you are teaching" he said childishly.

"Stop arguing with me. I know you got the lesson, then why is that you are so pissed earlier?" I interrogated him.

"Well because" he began nervously, "you're noisy."

"You are not the type of person who gets angry just because it's noisy" I teased as he gets more nervous.

"Fine, I got angry because you are paying more attention to them than to me. I've said it earlier, I should be the priority" he admitted his cheeks slightly reddening.

"You're really immature" I commented as I laugh a little, "but okay I'm sorry. It's just that Tanya and Emmett also need my help. I'll just have some other time for them."

"Good."

I stood up and stretched a little, "My student acts like a stubborn 8-year old who easily gets irritated, but it's kind of funny and cute anyway." He looked up and smirked.

"I'll tour you around the house." We started with their kitchen, then their backyard which has a swimming pool then we proceeded upstairs. He showed me every room. They have a library inside their house, now that just made their house even better. He pushed me out of the library and led me to another room.

"This is my room."

His room has navy blue wallpaper and white carpet. He has a really big bed and a great view on his window. I scanned his room looking for some pictures but I didn't see anything.

"How come you don't even have pictures in your room?"

"Why should I have pictures?" he answered as he lay on his bed.

"I just thought it's normal to have a family picture or some pictures from your childhood in a frame or on the walls of your room."

"I bet you have pictures inside your room" he smiled.

"Of course I do, I only have few friends and my dad but I love pictures." I walked up to his shelf and ran my hands on the books and CDs lined up until a saw his Polaroid.

"Wow, you have a Polaroid" I said excitedly as I pointed on the camera.

"You want it? I can give it…"

"No, but can I try it out?"

"Sure, I don't even use it. I think my dad sent it." He handed the Polaroid to my eager hands and watched me silently. I ran to the window and made sure that the scenery will be captured. I smiled and clicked the camera. After a few seconds my picture came out. He grabbed it immediately and looked at it.

"Hey, give my photo back."

He hid it on his back and just told me to get another picture.

"It's not good anyway, just go and get another one."

We ended up taking pictures of ourselves. We laid all the photos on his bed and teased each other. "I'll get this one" he said. He got a picture of us with me laying my head slightly on his shoulder. He gave me the rest of the photos.

"Thank you for the photos. I should get going though."

"Oh yeah, I'll drop you off your house."

The drive home was different. I kept laughing because of the silly photos we took.

"You look stupid here" I said in between laughter.

"I don't look stupid woman" he chuckled.

We arrived shortly in my house and I gathered all the pictures inside my bag.

"Oh, how come I did not see your parents?" I asked all of a sudden.

"They are not here. They are in Germany."

"You live there all by yourself?"

"Unless you want to move in with me…"

"Ew, thanks but no thanks." He roared with laughter.

"Edward, apologize to Emmett and Tanya okay?"

He whined and just told me that apologies are not needed. I got my phone out and dialed Tanya's number.

"What are you doing?" he panicked.

"Hey Tanya, I'm still with Edward but he wants to say something." I handed him the phone but he pushed it back at me.

"I'm not saying sorry" he said firmly

"Yes, you are" I turned the loud speaker on so that Tanya can hear our conversation.

"Edward you shouted at them earlier, they deserve an apology. It's not nice sleeping with a misunderstanding with your friends."

"I always sleep peacefully."

"Just say sorry!" He roughly took the phone, "Tanya, you know I don't say sorry and I am definitely not saying sorry to you or to Emmett I just want to…say that I did not mean to shout earlier. That's it bye." He shut my phone and gave it back to me.

"You always put me on the spot."

"That was not so bad Edward. I am satisfied."

"You should. I almost had a heart attack, see I am even perspiring heavily." I got my handkerchief out and patted his forehead. He's not joking after all, guess he was really dead nervous.

"The next thing you should do is to greet back when your helpers greet you. Smile a little or nod a little when you get back home."

"I don't know, I'll try…but it's your turn next time."

"What do you mean?"

"You have to tour me in your house."

"Sure."

"Great" he opened the door for me and walked me up to our front door.

Charlie has not arrived so I'm not in trouble. I cooked dinner and went to my room. I looked at our pictures again and I can't help but laugh at our faces. It's fun to hang around with Edward I guess. He sure acts like an 8-year old at times but I enjoy his company. I placed all the pictures inside my photo album and prepared to sleep when my phone vibrated.

Helpers: Pleasant evening sir. Welcome back.

Edward: Uhh yeah…

Then I smiled a little. I did it okay, don't bother replying I know you're exhausted. Sleep well Bella, good night.

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Author's Note: Vacation time!!! I studied hard for the last exam but oh well, hope everything will be fine. Opinions about this chapter? Edward really is changing, I love it. I'm excited with Jacob and Tanya meeting.

My plans for this summer break: Finish this story and hopefully start a new one. I have a plot ready for a new story. Then I want to write all my favorite lines from Twilight and saga and Harry Potter series. Gossip Girl marathon. Clean my room (uhhhhh should I really do this??). Learn how to bake. Hit the beach. Love summer!

true-blued: You go girl! I'm glad you're planning to write a story. I'll read and review. Good luck on that.

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