I lay in bed feeling anything but sleepy. After Rose left I pulled myself together enough to respond to Edward's text. Maybe it's completely against the rules but Rose said that since we're not dating there are no rules, so... Why do I even care? Ugh! Seriously. Aren't we getting too old for this?

I simply couldn't resist sending him a response to his "too bad the walls are see through" text asking if he thinks that's a turn on, people watching us. I look back on the sent message and cringe, but I didn't know what else to type. I desperately want him to forget about the first one that made me sound like a Valley girl.

I'm in bed and really I should be sleeping, but now I'm too anxious to see his response, if he'll response at all that is.

I nearly drop my phone when I realize he's replied.

wanna give it a try? i'll let you rip my clothes off ;) - E

I snicker to myself while texting.

your clothes look expensive. would you charge me for it? - B

A minute goes by before I get a text back.

you can afford it Swan, being the boss and all. in fact you should give me some extra. Consider it charity - E

I laugh at that.

oh, well. if it's for a good cause... - B

I press send and wait for a response. I had forgotten how fun texting could be. I hated it intensely for a while, but I had my reasons. That's how I found about James and Lauren. Don't think about that now, I tell myself. It's easy to shrug it off actually. I'm far too excited waiting for Edward's text.

But minutes go by and I'm afraid he's ignoring me.

Right. As Rose said, if that happens I shouldn't take offense. We're not dating. No pressure what so ever. He's just not that interested, not tonight. I'll lay low from now on. I take a deep breath. I should probably go to sleep anyways. I have work in the morning after all. I set the alarm and put my cell on the nightstand. There. Now sleep.

Waiting for it. Soon sleep will sweep me away and I'll dream sweet dreams and...

I can't sleep. Damn it!

How much time has gone by since my last text?

Five minutes.

Oh God. He's totally ignoring me.

Right.

Don't take offense.

Be strong. Independent. This is all just for fun. I can have fun right? No obligations. No feelings hurt, nope. Not here. Not tonight.

He's probably gone to sleep. He's got an early start tomorrow too, right?

But then I hear that buzzing sound. I practically throw myself at the nightstand picking up my cell.

i was thinking about throwing a charity ball on friday - E

Oh? I text back.

Not even a minute goes by before he texts me again.

;)

Oh just a smilie. Oh, oh! Another text.

my place around eight? - E

I snort out loud. He's funny. I'm smiling like an idiot now. I'm going to see Edward's apartment and hopefully rip his clothes off. How exciting is this? What should I wear? No Swan, focus. First thing's first. What should I text back? Must not come off as overly excited but intrigued, interested and a bit mysterious.

well i do like to contribute... - B

Within seconds he responds. Two texts coming at almost the same time.

it would be most generous - E

now be a good girl and sleep - E

Giving me orders is he... Hm.

How bold should I be? Rose said something about making sure I'm on his mind so how do I end this... I want him to fall asleep lusting after me.

;) night - B

Okay.

So maybe that wasn't the sexiest text I've ever seen, but I guess practise makes perfect. I'll just have to blow his mind on Friday night. Ugh, I realize flirty texting kind of backfired on myself. Edward got the reigns on this one. Now I'm the one lusting. I groan frustratedly but feel like laughing at the same time.

How am I going to fall asleep now?

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