Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. Stephenie Meyer does.
BPOV:
I stood there frozen. What was I supposed to say?
"Bella? Are you alright?" Edward asked. I looked over at him and notice he held nothing but concern in his eyes. He was afraid that I would run away. I knew that I needed to keep my reactions on the down low, so I didn't make him all distant again. Surprisingly enough though, I didn't have the urge to run away. I mean sure its awkward saying that you are designed for this person, but it was Edward. He was beautiful, and kind, and caring.
"Yeah I'm fine." I came back to reality. I turned to him and gave him a small smile, which he returned with his crooked smile. How did I get so lucky?
"Good, I didn't want to freak you out or anything. I mean it was kind of unexpected. But now that you know about the whole us being soul mates things, you do know that you don't have to be with me. You could still choose anyone you wanted. But will you give me a chance and go out with me Friday night?" he asked. He looked nervous as if to think I would say no to him. Ha.
"Yeah, I'd like that a lot." I said. It was Wednesday night and I was sleeping over my soul mates house, not awkward at all. But that ment I only had to endure one more full day until our date.
"Awesome, I'll pick you up around 7? I figured we could go out for dinner and a movie." He said. Wow, this would be the first date that the guy actually picked me up for.
"Can't wait." I said with a sly smile. He looked taken aback by my response. I was surprised by it myself. Instead of waiting for him to respond, I walked out of the room and went to Alice's room. I wanted to leave that room before the blush came.
As soon as I ran into Alice's room she literally pounced on me.
"Oh my gosh!!! Tell me everything!" She screamed in my ear.
"Well what do you want to know? Everything is a pretty big category." I said trying to stall.
"Start with the date with Mike then everything leading up to now. And don't stall with me missy. You're going to spill everything." Alice said.
So I told her everything. Up to when I ran into her room. She seemed satisfied with everything that I told her. And I was pretty sure that she was going to give Mike hell tomorrow in school.
"I totally knew that you and Edward were going to be together!!! I'm glad that he told you sooner then later." Alice said.
"How long have you known about this?" I asked her.
"About three days after you moved here. He just needed to realize that you weren't the same as all of the other girls he went out with. He needed to fall in love with you first." She said.
"Wait, wait, wait. Who said anything about him being in love with me? I mean sure the whole soul mate thing but seriously? He's not in love with me. He doesn't even know me. How could he love me?"
"Oh Bella, how could you not see that he loves you? Everyone in this house knows he's in love with you. Both of you just haven't figured it out yet. And he knows more about you then you think he does. We vampires are very observant." Oh gosh, now I'm scared of what he knows about me.
"I guess I'll have to keep that in mind from now on." I said mostly to myself. "We'll we still have school tomorrow and since you don't sleep I'm going to bed. Night Alice." With that I plopped onto Alice's bed and fell fast asleep, dreaming about Edward.
The next morning, when I walked downstairs everyone was trying to keep a straight face. Did I look that bad? I ran into the bathroom, but I looked the same I had last night except I looked more rested. When I walked back out they were still trying to keep a straight face.
"Alright what's so funny guys?" I asked irritated. Suddenly everyone cracked up. Esme and Carlisle weren't home to quiet them down and tell them to behave so they laughed even harder. Finally I got my answer.
"'Edward, Oh Edward, thank you for saving me from Mike. My hero'' Emmett said in a high pitched girly voice. Everyone just started laughing harder, even Edward was cracking a smile. He was to gentlemen like to laugh directly at my face like everyone else.
I finally realized what he was talking about and why everyone was laughing. Stupid sleep talking! I blushed harder then I thought possible and ran back upstairs. I ran into Alice's room and jumped onto the bed. I covered my head and tried to hide my embarrassment, until I heard a knock at the door. I didn't bother answering because I knew they would come in anyway and I didn't feel like moving. I felt someone sit next to me on the bed, but I still stayed under the covers. To my surprise they got off the bed. I figured they were just going to walk away and see me as a hopeless cause. Nope, whoever it was started crawling under the covers too. When I uncovered my eyes from my hands I noticed Edward staring at me. Embarrassed, I hid my face again. At least I tried, but two cold hands pulled my hands away from my face.
"Don't hide your face, it's too beautiful to be covered by your hands." He said. I just blushed again, and I thought I got rid of that from downstairs, but no it just shows up again. He put his finger under my chin to force my head up to look at him.
"Bella you have absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. Emmett is just a big idiot, what else is new there. Plus, I like your sleep talking, it lets me try to see what' going on in your mind." He said. His golden eyes pierced into my boring brown ones. "Come on, let's go get ready for school. I'll drive us and everyone else can take Emmett's jeep." All of a sudden, the comforter was pulled off the bed. I tried to hold onto it as hard as I could but my strength isn't that much, especially in the morning.
After Alice played Bella Barbie for an hour I was 'ready to go to school' according to Alice. As promised, Edward drove me to school. We took his Volvo and I would just come back over later to get my truck. The car ride to school was quiet. It wasn't awkward, it was comfortable. We just listened to Debussy on the way there. I was surprised to find out that he liked it, I thought it was just me. After about one song we pulled into the parking lot of school.
"Bella! Look at that! You already messed up your hair!" Alice said pulling me aside to fix it. "Alright, spill girl. What happened in the car?" She asked.
"Nothing at all. Seriously all we did was drive to school and listen to Debussy." She looked disappointed and we went back to the group.
Edward gave me a questioning glance and I just shrugged, thinking it probably had to do with what Alice pulled me away for. The first bell rang and we went off to our separate classes. The morning passed in a blur. I can't even remember what we were talking about in class today. At least lunch will be more fun.
I walked in and everyone was already at the table. Once again the only seat being next to Edward, not that I minded that much. That was until I saw the two people I hated most come up to our table.
Tanya came up to Edward and Mike came up to me. I don't think that they saw all the glares they were getting from everyone at the table. Especially the one Emmett was giving Mike, because if Mike saw he would run back to his table with his tail between his legs.
Tanya came up to Edward and practically sat on his lap. "Hey Edward! It's been way to long! Maybe sometime soon we could catch up? For old times sake?" She asked batting her eyelids. I wanted to punch her. I suddenly felt jealous of her. She could have Edward and was beautiful enough for him. While I wasn't.
"Sorry Tanya, I'm not dating anymore. I'm kind of on reserve." With that he looked at me and winked. She noticed and stomped out. And that left only one. Mike.
"Hey Bella! I had a great time last night. We definitely have to do it again sometime soon. Hopefully next time it won't be interrupted by unnecessary third party observers." He looked at Edward when he said that. Edward simply smiled.
"Sorry Mike. I don't think that would be a good idea. That is if you like your life or not. That was the worst date I have ever been on. And I'm sure if you tried anything again like you did last night, Emmett, Jasper and Edward will enjoy beating the crap out of you. So please, for your sake and mine, stop talking to me." I smiled sweetly. He finally looked around the table at all the guys. Emmett with his death glare, Jasper with the same look, and finally Edward who looked like he would kill Mike right there.
"So you're going back out with this freak? I thought he dumped you or something. Whatever, I don't date trash like you." With that last statement, all the guys stood up. Mike looked like he was going to piss his pants, but ignored their looks and started walking away. That wasn't happening with the guys. They got up and followed Mike. Next thing I knew they all disappeared.
When they came back, five minutes later, Mike was no where to be seen. After they sat down, Mike came limping in. He came back up to our table. Was he suicidal or what? Instead he did something I never expected.
"Bella, I'm sorry about how I just treated you now, and how I did last night. Please forgive me for my stupid behavior." He asked. He looked nervously around the table and his eyes grew larger when Emmett cracked his knuckles.
"Whatever Mike, get away from this table now. And don't ever talk to me again otherwise I cannot promise your safety." I said that. With that he attempted to run back to his table. It didn't work to well with him limping and he looked pretty stupid.
"You know you guys didn't have to do that. I could have handled it." I said. Although I was thankful for it.
"Bella, no one messes with my little sister. End of story" Emmett said. Jasper just nodded his head in agreement. The conversation started up again and everything that happened earlier was soon forgotten.
"You ok?" Edward whispered in my ear.
"Yeah I'm fine." I said.
"You're not trash, you're the most beautiful person I have ever met, and I've been around a while. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I mean your name does mean beautiful in Italian." He said. I blushed. Emmett laughed again. The bell rang signaling the end of lunch. Time for biology with Edward. I was doing a little happy dance in my head.
He stood up before me and started to pull out my chair. When I was out of it, he offered me his arm.
"Shall we Ms. Swan?" He asked.
"We shall Mr. Cullen." I said, shocked at my willingness to comply. If I was doing a little happy dance before by just having the same class with him, I was doing the full out disco now. We walked into biology hand in hand. Girls stared in envy and hatred when their eyes turned to me. Edward didn't seem to notice and kept his attention turned to me.
When we got into biology Edward pulled out my chair for me. Mike looked ready to kill Edward but once Edward looked at him he shuddered and turned around in his seat. Jessica was staring daggers at me which was weird because I thought we were friends. Apparently things change. But when her eyes noticed Edward staring at her, she put on a fake smile and started batting her eyes, just like Tanya.
"This is going to be a long class." I whispered to him.
"Not long enough if you're here with me." He responded. I blushed again. "I love your blush." Which caused me to blush more.
Mr. Banner called the class to order and he gave us a lab to do with our partners. Blood typing. Not good, for me or the vampire next to me. I noticed Edward's eyes get blacker as Mr. Banner poked Mike's finger and the drop of blood came out as an example to show the class. I realized that Edward had stopped breathing and was rigid in his seat. I felt like I was going to pass out any second. Blood makes me queasy, and obviously makes Edward thirsty. We both needed to get out of here.
I started planning in my head. Mr. Banner was coming around with everything for the lab. There was only one way to do this and it was the only way out. I had to slice more then just a little prick of blood. I actually needed to cut myself in order to get excused to go to the nurse. Which my lab partner would be able to take me to. I was more concerned about getting him out of here then myself getting sick. He kept his eyes focused on the table. By now they were pitch black. I took the probe and 'accidentally' cut a long gasp on my palm. I raised my hand.
"Mr. Banner? Can I go to the nurse? I accidentally cut myself with the probe and its bleeding like crazy and I'm getting very queasy and I think I may get sick." I said. Well the whole getting sick part was true.
"Of course Bella. Mr. Cullen, would you be able to escort Ms. Swan to the nurse's office?" I just noticed him nod his head and stand up. We practically ran out of the room. We both took our books with us, not planning on going back. Once we were away from the class and outside I stopped and took a band aide out of my backpack. You always need to be prepared when you're as accident prone as I am. Edward just stood there and watched me apply it to my cut.
"Thank you" He said abruptly. He knew that I knew what he was talking about.
"It was no problem. You weren't the only person who needed to get out of there. Blood makes me queasy." He laughed a little at this statement.
"Do you want to just ditch the rest of the day? I mean its only two more classes. No one will really miss us and hopefully Alice won't attack us when she gets home." He said.
"Ditching sounds wonderful." I smiled up at him. Suddenly I was air borne. I looked around to see where the ground went but then I realized that Edward was carrying me. "Edward put me down! We're in the middle of the school parking lot!" I said. He didn't listen.
"Nope. You said you feel queasy. I don't want you getting sick and passing out on me so I'm going to carry you to the car that way you don't injure yourself." He said.
Once we were in the car, he drove more slowly then normal, probably to help with the whole queasy statement. About ten minutes later we pulled up to his house, which was starting to feel like my second home.
We ended up laying next to each other on the couch watching some stupid movie. I soon fell asleep against his cold chest. I was very comfortable and didn't feel like ever moving. But all good things come to an end. Everyone else came home from school and started smiling when they saw how I was laying. We soon moved and Edward walked me out to my truck. Alice said she would but she had to much 'homework.' That lying pixie.
"So is it ok if I pick you up for school tomorrow?" He asked.
"Sounds great. And thank you for today Edward, it means a lot to me." I said.
"I should be thanking you. If you hadn't have gotten me out of that classroom I don't want to know what could and probably would have happened." He said shaking his head.
I drove away and couldn't wait for tomorrow to come.
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