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Chapter 27
Confrontation
Written by: Selene11
Edited by: Rockishelle
EDWARD'S POV
***OUTSIDE THE ORPHANAGE****************************************************
I went out to get some fresh air. I made sure that Bella was safe from the clutches of The Evil Dork, Jacob. I saw Bella help the kids take a bath and accompany them to their room. Jacob wasn't with them so I was peace. This was a very interesting experience. I've never been fond of kids, but I don't know, I just really enjoyed today. If only it was just Bella and I, I sighed. If only there was no Jacob in the picture. I don't like Jacob , I snorted to myself . I've never been this irritated with him before seeing him with Bella.
"Hey," a voice called.
Speaking of the devil. Why can't I enjoy this beautiful night? I turned my head towards at him then nodded.
"May I sit here?" Dork-head asked.
"No," I answered, but he sat anyway.
"Whatever," Jacob muttered.
"You asked me and I answered."
After that short conversation, silence fell between us. Well it was better that he was here rather than with Bella. He cleared his throat and tried to restart the conversation. I really wasn't interested.
"So, how's it going with your movie?"
"Movie's fine. Maybe next month it will be shown in theaters."
"Oh, cool. The movie that I'm doing is supposed to be showing next month too. Hey, can I bring Bella on the premiere night?" he asked.
"You wish," I answered smugly. He laughed at me and told me that it was fun seeing me jealous. I looked at him coldly.
"Hmmm, can we talk about Bella?" Jacob questioned seriously.
"She's mine," I declared.
"Woah, relax. Fine, she's yours at the moment, but I don't know for how long," he said. I closed my eyes and calmed myself. God, please give me more patience. I swear I will punch this guy straight in his nose. I'm usually not violent, but this guy really knows how to push my buttons. Edward, relax. He's just a dork, don't let him get to you.
"You know, Jacob, you should just respect what Bella and I have. We are together. Please just accept it."
"Do you love her?"
I was startled by his question. Love? Do I love her? I saw Dork-head smirk.
"It's just a simple question, Edward. Yes or no?"
"Why do I have to answer that?! I mean, it's personal. Mind your own business," I answered, sounding a tad too defensive for my liking.
"You know you're so lucky to have her. If I was in your place I wouldn't hesitate to say, 'Yes, I do love her'. I'd be proud of it, unlike you, who's stuttering like an idiot."
"First of all, I am not stuttering," I defended myself. "Second, I am not an idiot. Third, you will never be in my place."
"Edward, stop being arrogant and childish. Do you know I like Bella?"
"You are just a friend for her. She told me herself."
"But I still like her. I like her as more than a friend. I've liked her ever since high school." Why is Dork-head telling me this?! I freakin' don't care if you like her because she does NOT like you!
"Bella's really nice, so I understand why you like her, but let's get this straight - she is now with me."
"I know."
"Then, why are we having this talk?! I don't get you, do you really like annoying me?"
"No, but it's interesting seeing you annoyed."
"You're nuts." I turned away, but Jacob grabbed my shoulder.
"Treasure her, Edward. Don't make her feel that what you guys have is just temporary. Don't make her feel that at any moment she might lose you. Make her feel special, make her feel loved. Tell her how much you value her," Jacob suddenly said as I glared at him.
"What makes you say that I am making her feel that way?"
"I can see it, Edward. She looks at you with a mixture of happiness and sadness. It's like she's too afraid to get attached. I see uncertainty in her eyes."
"You're imagining things, Jacob."
"I'm not. I am just telling you the truth."
"Bella's someone really special to me. I'll do anything to make her happy. I'll also protect her from the things that may cause her pain," I said honestly, starting pointedly at Jacob.
"And you will do all of this because you love her?" he questioned.
"Huh?" I was confused. My head was still spinning from this conversation.
"Edward, just admit it. Admit it to yourself." Jacob pointed a finger at my chest. I didn't respond. There was nothing to admit. Bella's special, that was it. I didn't love her, right?
"You accompanied us because you don't want her to be alone with me. You're jealous every time you see us talking. Your eyes tell me everything," Jacob winked. "Bella is special, because you love her - you're just denying it."
"Are you some kind of a fortune teller or something? I mean, how can you read eyes?" I joked, trying to lighten the mood. Jacob shook his head and told me to be serious.
"Bella will always have a place here in my heart, Edward, but I know that for her I am just a friend at the moment. I am telling you this because I want you to realize her importance."
"So does this mean that you are giving up on her?" I asked a little to quickly. I hoped Jacob didn't notice. I was eager for Jacob to get off my case .
"I never said that," Jacob answered with a smirk.
"Argh!!!"
"So, if I were you, I'd love her with all my heart. Don't give me a chance to steal her, because if I see the slightest chance to take Bella away I'll definitely grab it," Jacob concluded.
"I will never let you steal her," I swore. Jacob just raised his eyebrow.
"Okay, fine. Sometimes you make me so jealous that I just want to grab your neck and bang your head against a wall, or shoot you," I admitted grudgingly. "I'm still going to take good care of Bella," I promised.
"Good," he said as he punched my arm.
"HEY!! Why did you punch me?!!" I shouted as he ran inside the orphanage.
"That's my revenge for stealing my first love, you dork!" Jacob shouted back.
"I AM NOT A DORK! You're the dork here!" I retorted as I heard his laughter. He wasn't so bad after all. I sat down again, contemplating our conversation. Him telling me that I love Bella and that I was just too scared to admit it. Why does he pretend to know more than I do? I mean, this is me, I should know myself. I should know when I am in love and when I'm not. Right now, I'm so not in love… yeah… I'm not… of course… I'm… not? I scratched my head, now I can't think properly! That Jacob Black just messed with my thoughts and my emotions. Amidst my confusion I heard Bella's voice. I hadn't even noticed her presence.
"I saw you and Jacob talking…" she started.
"Yeah, we're just talking about the movies and other stuff."
"Like...?"
"Okay, we talked about you."
"Me?" Bella sounded startled.
"Yeah, he said he's liked you ever since you were in high school, that he liked you more than a friend." I waited for her reaction. I wondered if she was going to blush or be embarrassed, but all I got was a nod. This was a good sign, it meant Jacob didn't affect her.
"Jacob, for me, is a friend, just like Alice, Jasper, Emmett and you." Good… good… Jacob's just a friend. Nothing more, nothing less. A friend like Jasper, Alice, Emmett and Me. Huh?! Why am I included in the FRIEND'S list??!!
"Wait a sec, a friend like Alice, Jasper, Emmett and ME??!!"
"Yeah," Bella agreed.
"Me? A friend?!"
"Yeah, what are you supposed to be if you're not a friend?" she answered smilingly.
"Oh… ummm... well…I thought that… like… I'd be in a position… higher… you know… higher than a friend?"
"Higher than a friend?"
"Yeah… ummm..." I tried explaining when Jacob suddenly interrupted us.
"Hey you guys, I think we'd better go. I've already bid everyone goodbye. The kids are asleep now."
"Okay, let's get going," Bella agreed as she stood up.
"But, we're still talking Bella…" I moaned as I followed them closely from behind. It seemed that Bella was so distracted that she didn't hear me. Bella and I bid goodbye to the Mother Superior, then we hopped into Jacob's car. While on our way home, I was still thinking about what Jacob had said. Make her feel special. Hmmm, maybe I'll ask her out to watch a movie or to buy her something. We haven't been out for a while. Yeah, that will be perfect.
We arrived at the front of my house and we stepped out of the car.
"Thank you for coming with me and spending time with the kids," Jacob grinned.
"No problem. It was nice visiting the orphanage and seeing the kids happy," Bella said as she glanced at me.
"Yeah, it was a great experience."
"Hope this will not be the last time that you guys visit the orphanage," Jacob said.
"Definitely not," Bella shook her head firmly.
"Yeah, we're sure to go back," I agreed.
"It's fine, Edward, if this will be your first and last…" Jacob teased then laughed.
"Funny," I retorted. It was wasn't...
"I'll go now. Take care. I'll see you at school, Bella," Jacob smiled at Bella, then he nodded at me. Bella and I watched Jacob as he walked towards his car door. As fast as lightning, Jacob ran back to us and kissed Bella on her cheek, then winked at me and stuck his tongue out.
"YOU BASTARD!" I shouted at him after a delay. The words from my brain had struggled to reach my mouth. Dork-head had already started his engine and was waving his hand at us as he drove down my gravel path. I quickly reached for my handkerchief and wiped Bella's cheek with it.
"You need to disinfect this, that guy has loads of bacteria!" I said, but Bella just laughed and walked away from me. It wasn't funny! Now what have I said before, Jacob Black's not so bad after all? Dead wrong! He's so bad, the worst guy I've met! I followed Bella.
"Hey Bella, remember the friend-thing?"
"No. I'm going to bed now, Edward, good night," she answered and strode up the stairs.
"But, Bella!!!"
"Good night Edward!" I heard her door closed.
Tskkk, I really can't be in the friend's list. No... no... never… never…
Author's Note: Next chapter will be about Jasper and Alice. He visited her right? Let's see what happened….please review! Take care everyone. *hugs*
I still love you adam just as much as I love Archie…I love runner ups…lol ^.^V
