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Song Rec: Steal Your Heart by Augustana (Really sweet song, I recommend giving it a listen)
"Ugh, how can you eat that?" I look over at Edward in disgust as he devours his banana flavored ice cream. He didn't even get a fucking cone.
"What?" he giggles. He fucking giggled. And it was sexy as hell.
"Ice cream isn't supposed to taste... Healthy." my nose flares as he lets out an exaggerated moan and licks his spoon clean. I shake my head and return my attention to my rapidly melting cookies 'n cream. Now this is ice cream.
"It's not healthy Bella, it's fucking delicious." Damn he's hot when he cusses. "So... On to the heavy?" he asks quietly.
I sigh and take the last bite of my cone.
"You know you don't have to tell me."
"No, it's not that. I want you to know."
"Why?" he asks. I shrug.
"I guess, maybe because you're interested in Marie? I feel like you deserve to know. Maybe... Maybe because I like you? You're a good guy, a good friend."
"You like me?" he blushes. Abort! Abort! Don't let him know how you feel! Don't scare him away!
"I already told you that you were one of my BFF's." I joke, trying not to show that he's become so much more. In so little time. Too little time, maybe.
"Yeah," he chuckles, running his hand through his hair.
"How about I make you a deal?" I tell him and lay back against the grass. After we got our ice cream at Coldstone, we started walking back to my truck when I spotted a park across the street. It's a beautiful night, and perfectly clear for once; I insisted that we stop there and talk. Edward sighed heavily, but said nothing.
He follows my lead and lies next to me, his head upturned to gaze at the millions of stars on display in the sky above us.
"It's a beautiful night." I comment, noticing his smile.
He chuckles and turns his head to me. "Beautiful." he agrees. "Now what's this deal you speak of?"
"I really want to tell you everything. Things that I've never told anyone... I want," I hesitate, eyeing him, "No I need you to tell me about Tanya."
His smile vanishes. "Bella-"
I stop him. "Just hear me out. I'm gonna bare my soul to you... I think it's only fair that I get something in return. You know, a tit for a tat kinda thing."
He's quiet for a moment. "How do you even know about her?"
"Rosalie mentioned her today at the shop."
"How the hell did Tanya come up in casual conversation?" he sneers her name, and I know I've hit a sore subject.
"She was just telling me she hasn't you smile like you are since before Tanya. I asked her who Tanya was, but she wouldn't tell me." he doesn't say anything, just returns his gaze to the stars. "You don't have to tell me everything. I just want to know who she is... What happened." he still doesn't speak. "Only if you want to, of course. You don't have to tell me anything if it makes you uncomfortable." still nothing. "You know what? Forget I said anything."
"Alright." his voice is barely above a whisper. "You're right. Tit for tat. It's only fair." he nods, almost to himself. "What do you want to know?"
I scoot closer. "Can I go first?" he pulls me to his side and nods.
"Whenever you're ready."
Tomorrow we learn about Marie…