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~Bella

Chapter 21. Shock

Edward drove me home, us talking more on the way. We got there soon, parking in the drive way. I turned to Edward, not wanting to leave.

"Bye," I said, a bit sad.

He leaned closer to me and whispered, "Bye, Bella." He kissed my foreheadsweetly and leaned away, smiling a little. I smiled a little back, and opened the door. I grabbed my bag and closed the door. I walked away regretfully, and went to the porch. When I turned around, Edward was just backing out. I waved, opening the door. I walked inside and went upstairs. When I got in my room I fell on my bed, sighing happily.

"That was the best day of my life." I heard movement next to the door and looked up. Aria walked in the room, frowning. "What's wrong?" I asked. She sat on my bed, looking irritated.

"Your friend Jacob." She spat his name out like it was a bad word. "called. He said he was worried. Who does he think he is? Your boy friend?" She was going into a temper. I could tell.

"When did he call?" I asked.

"An hour ago." She looked miffed. She leaned one of the wooden railings attached to my bad.

"What did you tell him when he found out I wasn't here?" I asked.

"I said you were with your boy friend," she stated simply. My eyes widened in shock, but a smile spread across my face.

"Is that what he is?" I asked. I guess he was. The kiss could make it that. Unless he doesn't want to be.

"Well, I hope so," Edward's voice came. I jumped in shock. He came and sat me down on his lap. I smiled, leaning into his chest. He kissed the top of my hair. I felt a smiled on his lips.

"Did you guys kiss?" Aria asked excitedly. I groaned, hiding my now over heated face in Edward's chest. He chuckled.

"You guys did! I bet Alice saw it. This is perfect! Now all of us are with someone." She was smiling broadly when I turned around. I couldn't help but smile at the facts, though. Edward and I were together. You don't know how good that feels to know.

"So, what else did you say to Jake?" I asked.

"Um. . . I told him that you had a boy friend, you were out with him, and that you're fine. He didn't believe me though." She then made a face. "He's really annoying, you know that?" I nodded my head, smirking. They would make good friends, right? Not. My phone went off across the room. I got over and picked it up. Caller ID said "Jacob." I sighed and opened it.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Bella! Why haven't you called me? I was worried." I sighed. Aria was right.

"Sorry. I was out with my boy friend." I smiled at the last part.

"You have a boy friend?" he asked, bewildered.

"Yes. Didn't Aria tell you?" Silence.

"Was that the annoying girl that answered your phone?" he asked.

"Yes. She's my cousin. We're both living with my uncle." I heard a grunt on the other end.

"What is she? A Winged human too?" He was being sarcastic.

"Uh, you could say that," I answered shakily. Aria narrowed her eyes at the phone. She looked like she wanted to run all the way to Forks and attack Jacob.

"What do you mean?" Jacob asked, sounding suspicious.

"Nothing. Yeah, she has wings," I amended quickly. I could just picture him scrunching his thick eye brows together.

"What are you not telling me, Bells?" he asked.

"Nothing, Jake. Every things fine. I've gotta go. Dinner." I hung up, feeling bad for doing that to Jake. Edward kissed my hair reassuringly, letting me know every thing will be fine. I smiled up at him.

"What if he comes?" I asked, worried. "He's always been one to over react." Edward grinned.

"Ah, well, we've got vampires. Remember. There's two coven's here, plus winged humans." I frowned at him.

"You know that's not what I meant." He nodded.

"Yes, but he's a young werewolf. All I want is you safe." I nodded, smiling a little. I didn't want Jake hurt though.

The Next Morning

I woke up to Edward at the bottom of my bed.

"Good morning, Sleeping Beauty," he greeted, smiling lopsidedly. I sat up, rubbing my eyes, and smiled.

"Good morning. Can I have a human moment?" I asked groggily. He chuckled and nodded. I stumbled out of bed and made my way to the bathroom. I hopped into the shower, rinsed and washed my hair, got dressed, brushed my teeth, did my hair, and made sure I was ready. I walked out of the bathroom ungracefully, and sat next to Edward.

"So, I'm I riding with you?" I asked, grinning.

"Only if you want to." He looked like he was begging silently.

"Of course I want to," I replied happily. "Why wouldn't I?" He didn't answer. I knew why, though.

"Edward," I sighed. He looked up at me, alarmed. "You're not a monster. How many times do I have to say it? I love you the way you are." Wait. Did I just say I loved him? I thought about it, realisingI did. He was a wonderful gentleman, that protected me and was good to me. He was that and much, much more. Yes, I loved Edward. I couldn't ignore that.

"Did you just say you love me?" Edward asked quietly. I looked up at him shyly, and nodded. A huge goofy grin spread across his face, and he crashed his lips to mine. I was startled but responded all the same. He pulled back slightly and whispered, "I love you too, Bella Swan." I smiled and kissed him again.

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We were on our way to the school. Edward held my hand, the other on the steering wheel. He parked the car in the school parking lot. He got out, and opened my door while I got my bag.

"You're still fast even at human speed," I complained. He smiled and kissed my forehead. I sighed and grabbed his hand. He let go of it and wrapped it protectively around my waist. He growled, only low enough for me to here.

"What's wrong?" I asked in a whisper. He tilted his head towards the enterance. What I saw made me freaze in place.

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~Bella