A/N: So… shall we continue on with the story?

Chapter 3

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

I jumped at the sound of my alarm clock and quickly hit the off button. I sat up. How I had gotten home and in my bed I do not recall. I glanced at my alarm clock to find out what time it was. 6:50, on a Saturday.

I suddenly remembered the events from the night before. I must have fallen asleep in Edward's arms, or maybe it was all a dream. I weighed out the chance of someone as perfect as Edward Cullen being interested in me. Never in my life.

Rolling out of bed I headed toward the shower. Angela and I had signed up for tutoring the local elementary kids today. Tutoring started the same time regular school started. It was just at the elementary school down the road. It was supposed to look good on our college resume. Something about showing love for your community and the next generation.

I trudged toward the bathroom and turned on the water. Yup, that whole Edward thing never happened… just my imagination. It had all felt so real though. My lips tingled where I had imagined his touching mine.

I went through the routine of getting ready and blow dried my hair putting on some makeup and runnings downstairs to fix breakfast. There were some dishes soaking in sink so I quickly scrubbed them and placed them in the dishdrainer. I fixed some bacon and a bagle and put charlie's in the microwave writing him a quick note explaining where I was going.

The horn beeped outside and I grabbed my purse shoving my cell phone in my pocket. I ran out the door thankfully not tripping and closed the door quietly behind me taking a bite of my peanut butter bagel. Angela unlocked the doors and I slid into her car.

"Peanut Butter bagel?" Angela assumed.

I nodded. "As always."

She grinned. "So, how was your night?"

I shrugged. "I think I fell asleep in Edward Masen's arms last night?"

She gasped. "You think? What, did you have a party and get high? Why aren't you sure?"

I giggled. "No Angela. I don't know because it just seems to good to be true. I've learned that most things that seem to be too good aren't really what you think they are."

She sighed and we pulled into the elementary school parking lot. "Oh Bella, when will you ever see just how great you are?"

I rolled my eyes and climbed out of the car waiting on Angela as we headed toward the old school. Charlie had gone to this school when he was yonger, that's how old it was. I walked into the hall and to the gym. We were supposed to meet our kids there. I ran my fingers along the rail leading up to the gym and Angela led the way to the sign in table.

"Names please." A congested lady asked Angela and I.

"Angela Webber and Isabella Swan." Angela told the lady.

"I prefer Bella though." I pipped in.

She nodded and checked up off writing our names on the small name tags. "Here you go ladies, if you'll just walk over to that table over there they will hand your child off to you."

We headed off in the pointed direction and we walked up to the second table. The man's face lit up when he saw us. "Ah! More volunteers! Bella and Angela."

He looked over this list. I noticed a couple of kids wrestling on the ground and one kid was running around half the gym screaming "AHHHHHHH!"

The guy turned around and started yelling names. "Joshua! Craig! Get over here now!"

One of the kids that were on the floor broke from his match and pranced over to us. "Joshua, meet Angela. She's your helper for today, okay?"

He nodded and grinned taking Angela's hand. The man handed Angela a room number and a book full of what I assumed as work. "Now, for you miss Swan." He turned around again. "Craig! Over here now!"

The kid who was running around screaming his head off looked up and with an evil grin pranced over toward me. Oh great! Give me the ADD kid. (A/N: Pic of Craig on my website photo gallery)

The man gave me an apologetic smile. "Bella, this is Craig. He's in fourth grade."

Craig grinned at me. "Very nice to meet you miss Bella. Will you help me?" He grinned a crooked grin and I couldn't help but smile. His smile reminded me of Edward's.

"Okay, come on Craig." I took the package from the man and we walked out the door and toward the classrooms. "So Craig, tell me about yourself."

He grinned. "Well, I like to play baseball. I'm 9. My birthday is next Saturday."

I smiled. "Well happy early birthday."

We turned off and walked into a chilly classroom with two other groups. We sat down at the table and the lesson went rather smoothly. He would fidget with his pencil and when he got frustrated he would pinch the bridge of his nose. It was a very grown up way to calm down. We had finished everything early. He really didn't need tutoring.

"Craig, why are you here? You're almost better than me at this stuff." I gestured toward the books.

He frowned. "I don't know. My parents have to work on Saturdays so I get sent here every Saturday."

I stood up. "Well now, that's not very fair."

He grumbled. "Yeah, tell me about it." He switched the conversation. "Bella, you're very pretty."

I smiled. "Why thank you."

He grinned. "Will you come tutor me next week?"

I shrugged. "I don't know, it depends on what I'm doing." I felt bad for this kid. His parents were too busy for him. "Craig, do you have any brothers or sisters?"

His face fell. "Not that I would consider as family. He's under the title as transportation to jail on Saturdays. He acts like I don't exist."

I really felt bad for this kid. I sighed. "Well, how about next Saturday you get your transportation to drop you by my house and we'll do something fun for you birthday!"

A huge grin appeared on his face. "Really? You would do that for me?"

I nodded. "Sure, how about it?"

He jumped up and hugged me. "Bella, you're the best! Will you be my sister?"

I smiled. "Sure, I'll be your adopted sister. I always wanted a little brother."

The bell rang signaling that the tutoring session was over. He grabbed my hand and hauled me out the door and toward the gym. I decided to wait with Craig to make sure it was okay for us to spend the day together next Saturday.

We were playing eye spy when Craig's eyes darkened. "He's here."

I turned around to see Edward's perfect form walking through the door. He had on a white t-shirt and dark work pants. There were oil smudges on his face and his hands were dark with oil.

"Edward's your brother?" I asked Craig.

He frowned. "Yeah, it sucks." He grabbed my hand lightening his tone. "Come meet him!"

He yanked me toward the door but Edward was scanning the crowd looking for his mini me. "Edward!" Craig called.

Edward looked up and his eyes met mine. A huge smile appeared on his face as I was towed toward him. "Bella?" He had confusion written on his face.

"Hello Edward." I smiled.

"What are you doing here?" He asked as the air tensed up between us.

"Tutoring your little brother." I answered.

Craig started jumping up and down. "Edward! Bella is going to take me out for my birthday next weekend! Isn't that great?"

Edward studied his bouncy sibling and then me. "Yes, I supposed. I kind of hoped Bella would accompany me tonight though."

Craig grabbed my hand again and then Edward's. "Can we keep her? Please? I'll take care of her. She can have my room and I'll sleep on the couch. Please Edward?"

He chuckled. "If Bella were to come home with us, I might not give her back."

A smiled played on my lips. "And that would be a bad thing?"

He ginned. "Well Bella, would you like to come over?"

I nodded. "Sure, let me just tell Angela."

I quickly walked over to Angela. "Angela, I don't need a ride home." I huffed out and she turned around.

"Why?"

"Because I'm going with Edward." I gave her a quick hug not waiting for her reaction and then headed off toward where Edward and his brother were waiting.

We climbed into Edward's old truck. Craig sat in the middle and I sat by the door. We pulled up to a apartment complex and Edward frowned. "I know it's not much. But we get by."

Edward handed Craig his keys and he ran up the stairs ahead of us. I placed a finger on his lips. "Sh, it's fine."

He grinned and kissed my finger. "So, do you still need help with that homework?"

I smiled. "Maybe, but I thought we were hanging out tonight."

We moved up the stairs and before we had gotten around the corner he stopped. I turned around to find why he had stopped. He just smiled at me and cupped my face with his hand. "Bella, can I kiss you?"

I nodded and his lips bent down softly brushing against mine. I heard footsteps behind us and Craig make a gagging noise. "Ewww! Bella, why are you kissing my transportation?"

I pulled back and Edward wrapped his arms around my waist from behind. "Sorry champ." Edward laughed. "I really like Bella."

Craig glared at Edward. "Nu uh! I like Bella! You said I could keep her."

He chuckled. "Nope, she has to go home and get ready for our date."

After a peanut butter and jelly sandwich Edward, Craig, and I were back in the truck on the way to my house. Edward came to open my door for me and helped me out of the truck.

He walked me to my door and bent down to lightly kiss my lips. "Goodbye Bella, I'll see you tonight at 8. Were something warm."

My heart soared as I closed the door behind me.

Wear something warm? What was that supposed to mean? "Must call Angela."

I felt like I was walking on cloud nine as I glanced at Charlie's note on the counter.

Gone camping up north at the lake. I'll be back late Sunday night.

Dad

This wasn't new. Charlie left on frequent fishing trips with Billy. Each time they would be back with a cooler full of fish for me to cook. I was fine with this though. Charlie got some man time and I got my alone time. Usually I would just read, but this just meant that I wouldn't have to break it to Charlie that his little girl was growing up.

I pulled my cell phone out of my pocket and dialed Angela's familiar number. "Hello?" She always answered the phone so shyly.

"Hey Ang, it's Bella, do mind coming over?" I skipped up the stairs falling and banging my knee on one of the steps. "Ouch!"

She giggled. "Sure Bella, is everything alright?"

I sighed. "Yup, everything's perfect."

"Okay Bella, I'll be right there." The phone clicked off and I stood up heading toward my room.

Wear something warm? Okay I would wear something warm. I pulled stuff out of my drawers and wished I had the urge to go shopping one day. I had always figured I would never have to worry about dating, but now I do.

The doorbell rang and I ran downstairs to get it taking my time on the steps. I flung the door open and grabbed Angela's arm pulling her inside.

"Jeez Bella, if I didn't know any better I would think that you were kidnapping me." She giggled.

I shrugged. "No, I'm just a little nervous."

Confusion inundated her face as she studied my words following me silently up the stairs. She sat on my bed and looked around my clothing clad floor. "Okay, spill."

I grinned. "Edward is taking me out tonight. He told me to wear something warm."

She nodded her head overexagerating a little. "I see, well it looks like a tornado has gone through your room." She starting picking up various items of clothes. "What are you going to wear?"

I shrugged. "See, that's why you're here. You always know how to fix everything. Can you help me find something to wear?"

Her eyes grew wide. "You know fashion isn't really my thing Bella, I can try to help you though."

I gave her a hug. "That's all I'm asking, for you to try."

She started folding the clothes that had gone askew and picked up an off white v-neck sweater. Examining it for a second she got up picking up different clothes and settled for a dark blue camisole.

"How about this? It's warm and cute." She showed me the clothes. "You could wear jeans with it and your sodapop boots."

I gave her a tight hug and then shuffled through my drawers for my one pair of skinny jeans. I usually wore bootcut, but my mom had insited I get a pair for my boots. It was unbelieveably difficult to stuff the ends of my regular pants in my boots.

"Angela, you're a genius." I started picking up my other clothes.

She rolled her eyes. "Yeah yeah, don't go all fasionista on me."

She picked up her bag and headed toward the door. "Okay, well I'm going home. Ben and I are going to Seattle for our one month anniverseray."

I smiled and shooed her out the door. "Go go, this is an important date for you!"

She gave me another hug. "Thanks Bella."

I was a little confused. "Huh? Wait, I should be thanking you. Thank you."

She giggled shaking her head. "No, thank you for being my friend. I really trust you Bella."

I followed her down the stairs and to the door. "No problem Ang. You're great. You know I love you."

She smiled weakly. "Take care of yourself Bella."

I nodded. "Will do, you too Ang. Bye!"

A worried look was placed on her face and she headed off toward her little corolla. I shook it off and headed upstairs to take a shower. I wasn't very experienced in the whole make up and hair department, so I knew I had my work cut out for me.

After scrubbing my hair with my strawberry shampoo and conditioner I scrubbed off the day with my sponge. I stepped out of the shower and wrapped a fluffy towel around my wet body.

I scampered into the room and towel dried my hair checking on the time. I blow dried my hair as usual and pulled the curling iron and straightener out of their boxes. I rarely used them if ever. I proceeded to straighten my hair and then I curled the ends into spirals. I applied my foundation and then my eye shadow. My hand curved up to paint my eyelashes with mascara. Powder was placed on my face and then a clear lipgloss to bring out my pink lips.

I carefully slipped on the dark blue camisole so I wouldn't smear my make up. I did the same with the sweater. I pulled on my jeans and then my white ankle socks. Finally I slipped on my boots and I was ready. I grabbed my purse and my chestnut carhartt coat. I carefully descended down the stairs as the doorbell rang.

A/N: I'm trying to write longer chapters so I can get farther in the story. Anyway their date is next. What did you think about Craig? His picture is on my website… remember the link is on my profile.

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CHALLENGE: Think of a song to fit Edward and Bella. I'm thinking Love Story by Taylor Swift… as in how adorable they are together.

Kayla