Allo allo! So over the past few days I've literally been on a writing spree. Was just hit up with so much love for this story, I became inspired once more, which I haven't felt in a while, so thanks :)

Last chapter, we found out that Bella is not pregnant and is going on a date with Caden. Let's see how it goes, and as always, reviews are love ;)

S.M owns full rights to her characters. I wish I was that imaginative.

Previously:

I smiled upon reading the text. In all fairness, I had been horrible for leading him on like I had, the least I could do to make up, was dinner with a friend. Besides, not like I had a baby to think about or any more drama with Edward Cullen. I deserved to get a little drunk, with the week I'd had.

I totally understand Caden, and I'm not mad. What time? :) –Bella

Chapter 20:

BPOV:

It had only taken a few minutes to get a return text from Caden, who seemed surprised to have gotten a text back from me at all. Both agreeing, we decided that he'd pick me up at my new address in about 2 hours-definitely enough time for me to clean up and re-compose myself. Today had been such a mess, in more ways than one and I decided that it was about time that I started trying to let go. Edward clearly didn't want me in his life, and there was no mini-edward in me to tie him to me, so he was free to make his own decisions. He wanted Tanya back? I didn't like the bitch, but I knew what it was like to be madly in love with someone-I would respect him wanting to be with her. I just refused to sit around and watch anymore like the lovesick fool I'd been.

Usually a shower was a place of comfort for me; a place to think and just relax but unfortunately, it was all a blur to me as I stumbled out and into my room. Towel in hand, I paced from one end of my closet to the other, no clue what to wear. I knew we were going to dinner so I'd have to look semi formal but I also wanted to make an impression. I wished I could've called Alice, but somehow didn't think she'd approve of my late-night surprise date after the week I've had. Besides she was probably in the middle of sexing Jasper, I shuddered yet again. I sighed, realising I was officially on my own for this one.

Knowing it didn't matter how much time I spent in front of my closet, my clothes wouldn't magically change or become different, I finally chose a little midnight blue number. With a reasonable v-neck, the dress shimmied down to just above my knees and surprisingly, fit like I dream. Not surprisingly however, I never remembered actually buying it.

Alice, I thought, smiling at my reflection in the mirror. She managed to help me with my clothes without even being anywhere in vicinity of me.

Luckily I only owned one pair of heels due to my naturally clumsy state, so it didn't take long to strap them on. Might as well get a little practise walking around in them before I fall with Caden. I'd just finished applying some mascara when the doorbell rang.

Opening the door, Caden instantly made me catch my breath with that smile of his. He looked totally at ease in seeing me again; a good sign that tonight wouldn't be awkward like I'd originally thought.

"Hey there stranger", I smiled, inviting him in, glad to hear him chuckle in response. It'd been awhile since I really genuinely smiled.

"Bella", he started, turning me so that I faced him, his blue eyes piercing, "just wanted to thank you for giving me a second chance with you here. I was a drunk jerk and I promise you that I don't ever hook up with girls that spontaneously. I-"

"-Shh", I interrupted, placing a finger on his lips to effectively cut him off. "No need to thank me okay? Let's just agree we were both drunk jerks", I smiled as he kissed my finger before taking my hand in his.

"Deal", he agreed. "Now, how about dinner?"

"I am pretty hungry."

"Then let's be on our way".

The ride to the restaurant consisted of us sitting comfortable silence. With Caden, I liked that I didn't feel the need to make small talk. We were just ok with being with one another physically. Even dinner was amazing, and I didn't just mean the food. Caden wasted no time in getting to know me better; he asked me everything from aspects of my childhood to my first kiss. We had a good laugh over the waiter as he tried to flirt with me, and I got to know that he was as interested in a number of books just as I was.

"...You've got to love Mr. Rochester's dedication to her", Caden commented on the latest book I was reading, Jane Eyre."

"No way!" I argued, "The man was as insane as the woman he kept locked up in the attic of his house!" I laughed.

"But he was in love with Jane! He was only so obsessed because he adored her-he would do anything for her, and yet she turned him away."

I stopped arguing my point there. "Jane was smart to get away while she could escape any further hurt. Mr. Rochester was folly in his actions and it would've never worked out".

I couldn't help but bring the situation to terms with my own predicament. When the going had gotten tough with Edward, I'd left but unlike Jane, my past was coming back, haunting me in more ways than one.

Caden seemed to sense my demeanour and immediately changed subjects, instead choosing to focus on my taste in music, happy to find that we both adored Muse. Dinner seemed to have ended much too soon, as Caden paid the cheque, and we left the restaurant, his arm around me. Not ready to go home just yet, I suggested we take a walk around a nearby park to which he agreed immediately. It was almost too easy to please Caden, but I appreciated him not trying to force himself onto me.

Our conversation continued on into the night, and we'd soon made ourselves comfortable on a bench, me snuggled into Caden's arms as of course, I'd forgotten my coat at home. I smiled as I felt him kiss the top of my head. It was so easy to be with Caden, that I almost completely forgot about the problems that awaited me at home, the main one taking the form of a certain Edward Cullen.

"Uhm, Bella?" Caden asked softly, shaking me of my reserve.

"Yes?" I asked, looking up.

"I think we should get going. It's getting a bit late".

" Yeah, I mean, sure", I responded quickly, standing up.

"Just before we go though", he started, leaning towards me slightly, until his lips softly touched mine. I closed my eyes as I kissed him back just as softly, enjoying the innocence of the kiss. All too soon, it was over, and both of us chuckled, looking away as we walked back to car.

"Just thought I'd try that since last time..." Caden blushed, causing me to laugh softly.

'Well I didn't necessarily stop you, did I?" I winked, glad to for the first time, to be the one who wasn't blushing.

The drive back to my place was just as silent as the drive to the restaurant, but there was a new type of chemistry in the air. Caden had helped me forget so much this evening, and I didn't want him leaving to bring on all my problems again. He had just stopped the car in front of my apartment, when I suddenly flung myself onto him, pressing my lips against his.

Stop stop stop! My mind yelled at me, but there was no way in hell, I was about to do that.

I moaned as Caden's hesitant lips became surer, moaning into my mouth as I gave a slight tug on his hair, bringing him closer to me. I was in ecstasy as he licked my bottom lips, begging for entrance.

"Upstairs" he breathed into my mouth as he tried to pull me out the door with him.

"Ok", I breathed back, my head spinning.

I caught my breath in the few seconds we were apart, as he locked his car door, before completely lining every inch of his body against mine. I felt the wall of the outside of my apartment behind me, as Caden pinned me up against it, my arms also pinned up behind me. We broke apart again as we made our way through the hallway, Caden sending my senses into overdrive as he kissed along my neck, my collarbone.

"Hurry" he growled against my neck, as we finally made it to my floor.

I brought his lips up back to mine and literally attacked him. Butterflies didn't even begin to explain what I was feeling in that moment, especially when he lifted up a part of my shirt to place his hand on my waist. Still shamelessly making out, we rounded the corner to my door, but upon turning to get my key, I shrieked, jumping a mile apart from Caden, who seemed just as confused.

Standing at my door, staring at me in horror, was no other than Edward Cullen.

"Hi Bella".

I could feel Caden's confused stare on my back, and shivered as he held onto my waist a little tighter.

Oh shit...

Hey guys, so look who decided to join the party ;) I'm sorry this hapter was a little boring, but I needed a filler. Forgive me?

So that little make-out scene was inspired by the song 'The death of you and me' by Noel Gallagher which is seriously a fantastic song. It's lazy, but great for a hotter scene.

For anyone who hasn't read Jane Eyre and didn't get the reference, sorry about that, but I'm reading it right now and absolutely adore it!

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