Here's chapter Twenty-four! Classes were suspended today so I've got a minimal time to edit this. ^_^

This was done yesterday [ Thursday ]

Chapter Twenty-Four : Official

The reason I love you ... is you.

BPOV

Since this morning, Edward hadn't let go of my hand.

Mushy (I know), but I have no right to pull my hand from his as his girlfriend—rule number one. We walked on the way to school our hands intertwined while talking endlessly about Edward and Bella's rules. I should have suggested that to be called Edward's rules because believe me, I only have one rule: strictly no PDA. It took me so hard to convince Edward. I pleaded him and found his weak spot when I do that... he groaned when we reached the school grounds—I win.

Just like my first day, all eyes were on me... I guess Edward felt my anxiety—he squeezed my hand, magically erasing everything away. I looked up him and he was smiling down at me. There's something different about his smile. It was not one of his boyish and flirty grins—his smirk was hopeful.

We were almost late for Biology (blame Edward for his turtle-like pace). The lights were out and Mr. Banner is setting up his computer to connect to the LCD. Oh perfect! I thought sarcastically when I realize we're going to watch... My heart suddenly grew more uncontrollable, my breathing became shallow.

From the corner of my eye, I saw Edward twitching at his seat feeling uncomfortable as well. He was looking at me from the corner of his eyes so I looked away. We were sitting very, very close to each other—our arms were almost touching that's why it feels like there's electricity flowing between us.

You can do this Bella... He's just Edward... Just Edward. From the back of my head voice answered: The one that you love. Darn it. It didn't help! Please tell me what to do! Scoot away Edward, scoot away!

He seems to be answering to my mental telepathy because he shoved his seat away from me giving me a room to breathe. Thanks.

A moment after I successfully restart my heart, I saw Edward writing something on a white paper. I bent over to take a peek because he seemed to be enjoying what he was doing. He hid it immediately.

"Hey!" I complained.

"It was nothing." He murmured.

"Is that something illegal, Mr. Cullen?"

He smirked, "Does it bother you, Ms. Swan?"

I rolled my eyes at him, "Whatever."

I heard him chuckle very happy to see me annoyed. I felt him nudging me.

"What?" I hissed when he didn't give up.

He used his lips to point something in front of me—a folded paper.

I unfolded it:

Sorry =p

I placed the paper back in his hands. When he was bent over it, I bit my lip to keep from smiling then composed my face again when another paper was delivered.

Thanks...

Can I ask something from you?

I frowned at his words. I looked at him but he was looking at the screen.

I sighed then wrote: depends. What is it?

Can I hold you hand ? ^_^

I scoffed concealing my true feelings. Here comes my heart again. I wrote no.

I heard him groan, "Why not?" he whispered.

"We're here to study not to flirt." I said.

He pouted as sad pout, "But you're not watching right?"

"I am!"

"What was it all about then?" he challenged.

"Ab—About..." I trailed. Hate him already!

"See? You're intoxicated by my presence."

"I am not!" I defended.

"Admit it, my Bella—"he used his index finger to tilt my chin slightly, "you are."

I smirked, "Aren't you?"

"What?"

"Intoxicated by my presence?" I challenged back. Of course he is.

"Hmmm..." he hummed with a pout, "Already addicted."

My cheeks were so warm that it feels like anytime it would reach its boiling point!

"Not impressive Cullen."

"I know. But it's worth a try..." he whispered then leaned towards me... everything went still as he brushed the tip his nose down to mine with his eyes closed.

I stared at him wide-open; my mouth parted, feeling the electricity passed through our bodies.

"I love you, my Bella." He whispered before pulling his face completely away from me.

"I know," I said. I wouldn't speak my affection for him out in public.

"That's not what I wanted to hear, my pretty Bella."

"I told you already."

He softly groaned, "But I want to hear it from you everyday." He muttered with his mouth pulled out into a pout keeping his head down looking at me through his impossibly long lashes.

I chuckled it's so fun seeing him like that.

"Whatever you say," I laughed.

Without any other words, he pulled my hand in his and placed it on his chest as he stoop down.

The rest of the day was pure torture. Other than the fact that everyone was looking at me, I'm itching to hear Edward's voice. Finally lunch came. I'm not sure where to go... to the group or alone?

"My Bella!"

I gasped when he pulled me in a hug out of nowhere.

"Edward!" I groaned.

"What?" he asked innocently then pulled me out from the eavesdropping crowd. We went up from the place where it all started from: the library.

"I'm hungry!" I protested when we hid behind the dusty shelves. We sat facing each other.

"I got that." that's the first time I saw he was holding a black lunch bag, "I've brought these for you,"

"We're not supposed to eat in here."

"They're just chocolates, grapes and... sandwiches." He shrugged as he checked what's in the bag.

"And you think I will be full from those?"

He pouted, "No. But at least you'll be energized." He chuckled, "Eat."

I obeyed him, "Why are we in here anyway?"

"Peace. I like to have you all alone." He smirked then winked.

"If you say so," I picked up the plastic container of grapes and popped some in my mouth. He has the same paper again.

"What's with that paper?"

"Huh?" he asked looking up innocently.

"Don't let me repeat it, Cullen."

He pouted, "That was my line." He chuckled, "Anyway, this is what I want to happen and of course my rules that you have to agree." He said as he handed me the paper.

"You kept yourself busy all day... for this?"

"Yep. You see, that would be our daily schedule," he smirked, "I'll pick you up at school, we'll have lunch alone, and we'll go home together—"

"Wait! What is this, you'll sleep at my house?"

"Do you prefer my house?"

"That's not what I mean!"

He sighed, "I told you, I'll leave right after you fell asleep."

"That was stupid." I commented.

He ruffled my hair, "Stupid for you!"

I groaned, "So is this finished?"

"Not yet. I can't decide without you."

"Very considerate, Cullen," I mocked.

I heard him groan, "Can't you call me Edward?"

"I'm already used on calling you Cullen."

"Well practice yourself about calling me by my first name."

I snorted, "Can I call you Anthony?"

"Can I call you Marie? Or better yet, Isabella?" he asked back.

"Ha-ha,"

He laughed the placed his head down on my shoulder, "If you still don't like it, can I call you... mine?"

"Shut up." I said. I secretly rubbed my hand over my heating cheek.

"I'm just joking. We should have pet names you know."

"That was so mushy,"

"But you'll like it," he laughed. He took my hand in his, playing with my fingers.

"I prefer calling you Edward."

"Edward then... so, no new rules you want to add?"

"Just stick to no PDA."

He groaned, "Fine,"

I laughed. I don't know how long this joy between us... I was getting used at this.

After my last class, Edward was there waiting for me outside. I suddenly got unconscious when he hugged me tightly. I forgot to take a quick shower after playing badminton. I pulled away from me.

"What's the matter?" he asked.

"Can I excuse myself for a minute?"

"No,"

"Ed?" I warned.

He sighed heavily, "I'll wait."

"Thanks!" I shouted as I run off from him. I went to an empty restroom, wipe the sweat away, apply powder, brush my hair, and spray some cologne... I don't know what's gotten in me that I want to look fresh at his eyes. Maybe that was having a boyfriend feels like. With a sigh, I went door for my exit, but girls were approaching so I hid inside a cubicle.

The door was unlocked then I saw their stilettos in front of me.

"Did you hear? Edward has a new girl?"

"Really?" she laughed, "I saw them walking. Bella, right?"

"Yeah, she wasn't even that hot enough for him!" I know that, I thought.

"Yeah right!" a different voice said, "We've hooked up before, so I don't think it's anything serious, I mean, a guy like Edward getting steady over Bella? No way," She scoffed.

Not until now that I realize who Edward is. A player. Why had I forgotten about that? I stupidly said I love him for just saving me! We wouldn't last a night with doing something...ugh!

But we did. Last night. He didn't cross the line. After he kissed me, he just hugged me and felt contented that way! No. He's not playing with me... no. Not me.

After the girls got out, I immediately ran out taking the other way so that I wouldn't pass Edward.

When I successfully, exited the building, I ran to the gate with one last look towards the campus when a hand caught my arm.

"Are you running away from me, little miss?"

I gasped. It was Edward.

"I—I'm—!"

Before I could stop he placed me on his shoulders.

We went up to "our" cliff.

I was seating on his jacket we're still not talking to each other, just watching the stars and city as it grew more alive every hour.

"I never thought this cliff will ever be a special place." He said breaking the huge iceberg between us.

"Is it special now?"

He looked at me, "Everywhere with you would be special."

I smiled with my head down.

"Do you have something to tell me?" he asked.

"Nope,"

"I know you have... what is it?"

I let out a deep sigh, "Are we... just... for a day or temporary?"

He lifted my chin up, "What brought that out?"

I groaned softly, "Your history. You're a player... half of the girls at school had been your girl. So why suddenly go steady with me?"

"Come here," he sighed patting the space beside him.

"No," I protested.

"Come here," he ordered seriously. I protested again but he pulled me against his body. I was wrapped inside his legs his arms wrapped tightly around me, his head on my shoulder (like how Landon hugged Jamie). Was this his answer?

"We can still like this forever, you know?" he breathed.

"That doesn't answer any..."

"It does. I know you're scared. I'm too. I'm scared to hurt you the same degree I'm scared to let you go... but I'm too selfish so as long as you are there... I'll keep you forever."

I smiled. That was the sweetest thing I've ever heard on my entire life.

"So... we're really serious, huh?"

"Of course. We have to be."

"We have to be?" the question was kept hanging when he kissed my lips once again. I have no right to object to this.

EPOV

"Hi mom," I greeted my mom as I sat down in front of her. As much as I wanted to have Bella for my company, I can't. She needs to rest.

"She's finally mine now, mom." I whispered, "Finally found the girl... but I know I have to let her go."

I sighed fighting back the tears, "What took so long for me to find her? Why does it have to be now... that I'm nearly eighteen?"

"Everyone knows what that age means. Death for me..." I trailed off, "But I would do everything to fight for her mom. I will."

A/N : Yey! Fortunately we have no classes today due to something to do about the church... so my mom allowed me to work yesterday. I asked for my mom's editing job but this isn't the chapter I want her to read! I'm afraid she will be surprised on the things that kept me so busy. He-he.

Additional trivia: I wrote the first part on my Maths (Geom.) subject! Hahaha. My eye lids were getting so heavy so I have something to do about it.

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