Chapter fourteen; Unexpected surprise.

EDWARD'S POV.

"So, I'll see you tomorrow?" Jessica asked, her words sinking right into me. I felt, as if I wanted to promise her that. Actually, I wanted to promise her the world. I wanted to give her the world. For everything she had been threw. Jessica, was everything I didn't expect her to be. She was smart, and funny. Sometimes loud, other times quiet. Sometimes a mad man, other times sensitive and vulnerable. She, was a face of many people. But tonight, with her heart warming life story; I saw the true her. The real Jessica.

"Of course. We have English, after all." I smiled, watching her unlock the door and result into the warmth of her home. She nodded, giving me a smile. A breath taking smile. One, I knew I'd remember for the rest of my eternal life.

"Goodnight, Edward."

"Goodnight, Jess." And with that, she was gone from my sights. I stayed there for a few moments, listening to her. Listening to her heart. Her breathing. And just watching the house. The girl, I had rejected; who was turning out to be a far better person I gave her credit for; was inside there. Only a matter of moments away from me. Well the saying was right. Never judge a book by its cover. Everything that Jessica was, was turning out to be allot more in depth. She, was one in a million.

I walked home. Slowly. Her scent was still lingering around me. Everything around me reminded me of her. Her smile. Her laugh. Her breathing. Everything. Even down to the small shine in her eyes that I had never saw before. There was more to Jessica than a pretty face, and I was now only coming to realise that. I had been a prick; but she had forgiven me. We were friends. That's all we could be. Friends. Close friends for a while; and then when Carlisle moved us away again; I'd lose contact with her. Just like every other friend did in the world. I'd be a memory. And Jessica, would always be in my memory. Even after the years of her life. Jessica, would forever be in my head. Always running threw it. Because I had never met anyone like her. And honestly, I didn't want to meet anyone else like her. I wanted it to just be her. Jessica Stanley. The hidden, fun to talk to, secret keeper, funny girl from forks. Who had managed to sneak her way into my life, and cause me to care.

"I'm home!" I called, pushing the door open and shutting it behind me. Once the door was closed behind me, I set my jacket onto the stand, and went towards the living room. Stepping into the room, I looked to Rosalie admiring the dress that Alice had picked out for her. While Esme nodded in approval. It be withered me on how much they agreed with this. But Carlisle had said it was better for us to be comfortable in our new home before we had to leave again. He also said Jessica was a nice girl; which she was. But at the time, I didn't believe it. How wrong I was. After hours of telling Alice and Rosalie they looked fine, and that the party would be great- Well it was mostly Emmett going threw with that. Jasper was still worrying about himself and the others. I reassured him a hell of a lot of times that everything would be fine. And if anything came to Alice's attention; then we'd make sure things would be safe. He, still looked reluctant. Esme and Carlisle departed. Leaving Alice in charge. Oh, how wrong they were. After a small goodbye, I managed to somehow escape and hide within my room. Laying down on the sofa, I closed my eyes for a short moment. My hands trailed into my pocket, and pulled out my cell phone. The last thing Jessica had touched belonging to me. I smiled to it, then frowned as it lit up. On the page of contacts.

Jessica S; Awesomest person in the world.

I chuckled. She took the liberty with saving her own number in it. Well, I'll be keeping that. Just in case in a time of need? I suppose, since we were friends; it was okay to have her number. I wasn't breaking the rules. I wasn't planning on using.. unless I had too. I could keep it; and not tell anyone about it. My little secret? I scanned the name once more before resting it down; and letting the night carry on.

"Your not leaving are you? We have so much to do!" Alice practically begged for me to stay home like the rest of my family. There were two reasons now that I wanted to go to school. I wanted to get the hell away from the organising of the party. And the other; was to see Jessica. I found myself not wanting to see her smile. But needing too. Whatever it was I felt with seeing her smile, it was the best feeling that had ever taken over me. She made me feel human. Like I had nothing to hide. That I could just be me, and be accepted. Not have to worry about the fact I was a blood thirsty monster that could kill everyone in the blink of an eye. I wanted to spend as much time as I could near her. For as long as I had left with her. Because I knew, once this party was over; Alice would expect me to be normal. To say 'hello' to her and that was it. To just get on with my life, and to move on. And one day, once she was dead and gone; for me to live like I had before I had known her. But as much as it was strange, I knew that would never happen. Jessica was a part of my life now. And I wanted it to be there.

"Alice. Stop worrying. You'll get it done. You have Emmett, Rose and Jasper. I'm sure you don't need my hands."

Alice rolled her eyes, and shooed me off. Which, I took quickly. Getting the hell out of there as quickly as I could.

Reaching the school was easy enough. I had half expected to see Jessica with Lauren, Angela and the rest of the 'gang' but she wasn't. My first lesson was Math, so Jessica was in chemistry. Next, was history; so she had math. Yeah, it sounded stalkerish, but I knew her classes. Due to her mind. She was in school; I saw a few minds that passed her every now and then. I'd just have to wait until English to see her. Well, either English or lunch.

English was just before lunch. I got there early. Sitting there, like I always did. But my head was set on listening to her. Was it strange that I liked this feeling of having a friend? Did everyone else feel like this when they had friends? Like they didn't want to lose them? I wouldn't know; since I usually stuck to myself. I never wanted to lose this. I wanted it for as long as I could. No matter what; I wanted her to be my friend.

"And she was like 'Ew, no.' And then I was all like 'Whatever, girl. When are you going to open your eyes and grow a brain' But honestly, I don't she will ever grow a brain. I mean.. she asked me how to spell orange." Jessica's voice mellowed threw the class, while walking beside Lauren. Like usual, Angela was wandering behind.

"Oh. Em. Gee. Some girls these days are seriously dumb." Lauren smirked.

I snickered to myself and watched them pass. Taking there seat behind me.

"So what happened last night with your mom?" Lauren caused me to frown. Something happened?

"She didn't get home until late. I was pissed, like..." Jessica scoffed, clicking the tip of her pen.

Just like Jessica. I had noticed allot that she used the word 'like' quite allot. That she always made her words dramatic, so people would want to listen. Jessica, loved attention. Where as I hid from it. It didn't make sense on how I had become so over joyed with her presence, but I liked it. And from her mind; she liked it as well.

"Hi, Edward." I smiled to myself, and turned around in my seat. I saw Lauren roll her eyes, and go into conversation with the others all around. "Hello." Instead of turning around, and getting on with the work like I usually did; I stayed looking at her. Her mind was warping around for any thing to say. So, I took it upon myself to think of something. Naturally, our conversation would start flowing. Well, I hoped.

"So, you excited about tonight?" Stupid question, but it did make her eyes light up.

"Yeah! Who isn't? Alice told me she got ALLOT of replies back. Emails and stuff. Seems the whole school's dying to come." Jessica giggled, leaning forward so she was talking to me, and me only.

"That's what scares me." I chuckled to myself. Jessica frowned, and shook her head; leaning forward more. I swore, she was going to give herself a damage. Cut of her breathing or something. "Don't be! It's going to be great. With the dancing, the drinking and the food. Can't forget the food. Oh, and music! Alice and I picked out all the best songs. She even hired a DJ. So, Tyler's bummed, since he wanted to do it. But.. now he gets to soak up Lauren's attention." She whispered the Lauren part. Obviously not wanting to give him a red-neck for ratting him out. I chuckled, and nodded. "So, you'll sit with us at lunch, right?" Jessica then asked; her eyes watching Mr. Greene walk threw the door and into the class.

"If you like." I noted, and turned in my seat.

"Awesome. It's a date."

I could of sworn I felt my insides curl and twist. Not to the fact I wanted it to be a date; because I didn't. I didn't, I didn't, I didn't. It was the simple fact that she had said it. When I made it clear I couldn't date her. But, it was a simple human mistake. I could see in her mind she didn't mean it like that. A date, was meant to be a one on one thing. Jessica and myself would be surrounded by her friends. Just a regular lunch date. Nothing special. Or, so I hoped.

Lunch went by rather quickly.

They ate. We talked. They laughed. We smirked. They frowned. It went on. Jessica and I were on our own little world. Sometimes, Mike would try and mutt in; but Jessica would just give him a glare. He didn't take it as anything harsh though. His thoughts to her were normal.

The last two lessons, I spend in silence. Jessica, nor was anyone I wanted to speak to was in my classes. So, it went rather slow. I departed from the class, said goodbye to Jessica and returned home. Expecting to see Alice on the roof or something. Knowing her, you didn't know what she could get up too.

Alice, was something strange. She was so complex, it was unbelievable. But that may be the reason everyone loved her so much. I for one, wouldn't be able to even think of life without her now. From the moment she turned up on the doorstep of our home a long time ago; our bond clicked. Alice, became my best friend. Freaks among freaks. Us freaks, had to stick together. And although it looked like Alice had the upper hand on me; and as true as that was- our relationship was pretty much the same. I'd do anything for her, and she would for me. It seemed that was what our family was all about. Looking after one another. As it would forever be.

I had heard, that Jessica had driven home with Mike. Seemed the only reason to that was because they were going together. Why did that still seem to bother me? I sighed, and headed up into the home. Alice's giggles where what I hared coming threw the door. A smile planted onto my face. At least someone was happy.

"Oh, it is ever so good to see you! Thank you for inviting us."

No. It can't be. Please tell me it isn't!

I walked into the room. My eyes growing wide as they set onto the five figures. All being greeted by my family. Long, thin and beautiful. Golden eyes and hair as blond as the sun. Help me, oh lord.

"Edward!" Crap. She saw me. In a blink of an eye, her arms were wrapped about my shoulders. A hug that no one would be able to get out of. So I let it happen. I patted her back gently; and put on the best fake smile I could.

"Tanya.."

A/N;;

Ooh. The Denali's are here! :o What's going to happen? find out in the next chapter. The start of the party. (': Review?