A/N: Hey everyone! Here I am…with a new chapter for you. Just so you all know, I've put my other two stories on a hiatus because I don't have the energy or time to regularly update all three so this may come as good news to some of you…you'll be seeing more updates for this story in the weeks to come. So anyway enough of that…. Onto the story! (P.S. Cyber Reese's awarded to prettywheezy. Congrats!)

P.P.S. I forgot! I got this really good idea from one of my other stories and it worked PERFECTLY with what I wanted to do with the story. I ran it by one of my reviewers and she said she liked it…so here it is. I hope y'all don't hate me for it….ENJOY!

Playlist for Chapter 12: I Can't Break It To My Heart- Delta Goodrem

BPOV

"Bella?" a voice called somewhat distantly. I tried to shake the heavy fog that now clouded my vision. "Bella!?" the voice called more earnestly. "Please! Answer me! Are you okay?!"

I shook my head, trying to clear it. I looked up and saw Edward looking down at me.

"That's strange," I thought to myself. "Didn't I just leave Edward?"

"Bella," Edward said a little more calmly, "Babe can you hear me?"

I simply nodded. I was too confused to do anything else. I glanced up at him. He was pinching the bridge of his nose.

"W--what happened?" I asked shakily.

"You were unconscious. I came back from the bathroom to see you sprawled out on the blanket. Do you know how bad you scared me?"

"N-no. I'm sorry?" I said, making it sound like a question. Edward wrapped his arms around.

"It's okay. As long as you're alright."

I closed my eyes. I tried to remember what had happened. I remembered Edward leaving and then coming back and telling me he loved me.

"No!" I whimpered. "No! No! No!"

It hadn't been real! Edward had never told me he loved me. It all made sense now. I'd been dreaming. All the time that I thought had passed had really only been a couple minutes. Alice had never come to invite me over and no one had made plans for a competition. I felt hot tears stream down my face. My heart was silently breaking as the realization became clearer. I'd tricked myself into believing something I'd wanted to be true really was. But the reality was, it wasn't.

I tried, without success, to hide my tears from Edward.

"Bella?" he asked, concern dripping from his voice. "Bella, what's wrong?"

"Nothing," I lied. "I got some dirt in my eyes. It hurts." I tried to look in his eyes as if that would help my lie seem more believable. He looked back down at me. I saw doubt cover his eyes.

"Okay," he answered simply. He knew I was lying but wasn't going to push the matter.

I wallowed in self-pity for the next couple minutes. I tried to forget the wonderful dream I'd had. I wanted to rid my thoughts of what could be. It hurt too much to remember.

"Bella," Edward started.

"Yes?" I answered softly.

"Are you ready to go home?"

"Yeah."

Edward reluctantly let me go and then stood up, dusting his jeans off. He held his hand out to help me up, but this time, I didn't take it. Just a touch from him made me remember the one thing I wanted so badly to forget. I saw him grimace when I didn't take his hand and I felt my heart shatter once more.

"Let's go," he said a little more icily than I'd anticipated.

We walked with a large space in between us. The tension was almost tangible. The car ride home was even worse. We had small conversations but there was some awkwardness in it. I was getting sick of it.

"Edward, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing."

"Don't lie. Something isn't right. I know you well enough."

"It's just--"

"Just what?"

"I feel like there's something wrong with you too and I want to know, but it's obvious that you don't want to tell me. I just--I care about you. I want to help you if I can."

I started to get choked up.

"Edward--" I started.

"Oh Bella, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel bad."

"You didn't. Don't worry. And are you sure you want to know?"

"I'm positive."

"Okay I'll tell--" I got interrupted by my phone. I looked at the caller id and saw that it was Alice. "Argh! Your sister had horrible timing. Should I ignore it?"

"No," Edward said. "I know Alice and that might not be smart." He smiled slightly. I knew he was right. I opened my phone, causing her to be on speakerphone.

"Hey Alice! You're talking to me and Edward."

"Hi Bella dear!"

"Love you too sis," Edward chuckled.

"Oh, hi Edward."

I laughed. I was surprised at how fast Alice could make my mood change. I was suddenly extremely thankful for her interruption.

"So anyway Bella, what are you doing tonight?"

"Nothing as far as I know."

"Well now you do!" she answered excitedly.

"What exactly is that?"

"GIRLS NIGHT!" she yelled into the phone. Edward and I both covered our ears. Only Alice could make a scream that loud.

"Wait what? Why?" I practically whined.

"Oh please Bella dear. You know you're going to love it."

"Uhh…"

"Don't argue with me Bella. You know I always win."

"Okay."

"I'm going to pick you up in about 15 minutes to go shopping and--"

"Whoa Nelly!" Edward yelled into the phone. "Who said you could take Bella so soon?"

"I did you half wit."

"Well I say you can't."

"Ooh! Look who knows so much. Edward, I'm coming to get Bella in 15 minutes. That's final."

Edward pinched the bridge of his nose. I was slightly confused as to why he was fighting so hard to keep me with him. His head suddenly perked up with a grin on his face.

"You know what Alice? Okay. I won't fight you anymore, but I'll be over to pick up Jasper in about 15 minutes as well."

"Wait! Wait! Wait! Umm…"

I giggled. I knew Edward had gotten Alice.

"What Alice? Something wrong?" I heard Alice sigh heavily into the speaker.

"Fine. Take him. But you know this means war Edward. Meet us with all the boys in three hours over at Black Roses. You'll be given your assignment there. Goodbye brother. Bye Bella darling. Love you!" And with that, she hung up the phone.

Could this day have gotten any more interesting? What I didn't know then was that with Alice, interesting wasn't the extent of it.

A/N: Alrighty…here you go! What do you think? Do you hate me for using my 3 Little Words idea? It's just that the development of the story totally halted with them knowing they loved each other. So…here it is. Edward and Bella don't know they love each other. And now…I'm given so many more opportunities for better pranks!! YES! So…if anyone has any suggestions…. PLEASE let me know and you'll be given a small part in the story…just give me the idea and the name you'd like to be called.

Much love,

Ebony!