Chapter 4

While we were in Alice's car, I sat on Edward's lap as usual.

But something else wasn't the same.

What was different was that I kept getting glares from Megan.

I could see her from the corner of my eyes but I didn't look back at her.

A 5 min. drive seemed like 3 hours long.

We finally arrived at the mall after getting several glares from Megan.

As we started walking toward the mall, I noticed that Megan was at Edward's side no matter what, whether Edward was talking to her or not.

As usual, Alice was really excited to shop for tons of stuff.

She took us all around the mall buying whatever she found cute.

Finally, Alice took us to the last store, Wet Seal.

I thought that store was too girly for me, so I stayed back.

I went to the nearest bench available and I sat down.

Edward was going to wait with me, but suddenly, Megan pulled Edward's arm and said, "Edward, I want you to pick which shirt will go better with the skirt, so can you come with me inside?"

"But what about Bella?" he said and looked at me.

Megan looked at me and gave me a glare. She saw me looking back at her and she turned away really quick.

"Oh, it's okay. I can wait here by myself without causing any injuries" I said and gave him a smile.

He laughed, but he was pulled 'forcefully' by Megan.

"Come on. Edward!" Megan said anxiously and pulled Edward toward the store.

Edward took one last look at me before he went inside with Megan.

I was left alone. Although I said that it was okay, I felt lonely without Edward always being at my side.

I was getting tired from all the shopping I did.

I was falling asleep before someone called out my name.

"Bella, is that you?"

I turned to look who was calling me and saw a beautiful vampire standing there.

Nick

"Hey Nick, what brings you here?" I said as I rubbed my eyes to keep me awake.

"I was just wondering around and that's when I saw you. You were alone so I came so you wouldn't be lonely," he said.

"Oh, well thanks," I said and smiled. He was so nice.

I didn't know what I should talk about with him.

I just thought of something and asked, "So, did you get used to the school?"

"Well, I guess, yeah. I already know all the school work since I already did it few times. But I'm really glad that we moved here. The weather is good, there aren't that many people, and I'm really glad that I met the Cullens…… and you, especially," he said and stared right into my eyes.

I just couldn't help but to stare back at him. He was so beautiful.

I turned away and noticed that my cheeks turned slightly red. Nick laughed and I smiled along.

Then I noticed that Edward, Alice, and Megan were done shopping and they were coming toward us.

(Edward's POV)

Alice and Megan finished shopping so I went outside to check on Bella.

There, I saw Bella sitting with Nick. Bella was blushing slightly red. I read Nick's mind.

Man, Bella is so cute when she smiles and especially when she blushes.

I was so mad at Bella and Nick. Nick, for getting close to my love and thinking my love is cute, and Bella, for flirting with another guy.

I needed to talk to Bella.

(Bella's POV)

"Did you find something good?" I asked quickly.

"Yeah, I bought the clothes that Edward picked out for me," said Megan and turned to Edward and smiled at him.

Edward smiled back at her.

Edward turned around to look at Nick.

"And… what is Nick doing here?" Edward asked and glared at him.

"I was just wondering around until I saw Bella sitting here all by herself, so I stopped by to company her… you know, so she doesn't get lonely," Nick said and looked back at Edward.

"I think I should be going now," he said and left.

I said bye and I told Alice that I wanted to head for home. She nodded and we went to the car.

On the way home, I didn't talk to anyone.

When we all went inside the house, Edward turned around to look at me and said, "Bella, can I talk to you?" and I nodded.

I followed him upstairs to his room.

He sat down on the coach, so I sat down next to him.

Then, he started, "What was Nick doing with you?" He sounded mad.

"Like he said, he was just companying me because I was alone," I said and looked at him.

"Why didn't you ask me to stay with you? Then I could've stayed with you instead of Nick!" he was now, starting to yell at me.

"Well, Megan wanted you to be with her. Megan wanted you to pick out the clothes. And she wanted me to be alone and not with you!" I was now, starting to yell too.

"Oh, so now, you're making it Megan's fault!"

I was shocked and disappointed. I wanted to cry. He was thinking about Megan instead of me! Who does he love, Megan or me!

I turned away and I didn't say anything.

Then, there was a knock on the door. The door opened and it was Alice.

"Sorry to interrupt, but can I borrow Bella?"

I stood up and started walking toward the door before Edward even said yes.

"Bella, I'm not done yet, I still have something to say!" Edward said.

"But I don't have anything to talk about with you!" I said and slammed the door behind me.

I followed Alice to her room and I sat on her bed.

She came in front of me and started, "Is everything okay with you and Edward?"

"Yeah, we're okay. Why do you ask?"

"Well you don't look okay to me, and especially after the argument you just had with him."

"I don't know…" I didn't know if I was supposed to tell her.

"Come on, Bella! Spit it out!"

"Okay, okay… well, I was just thinking that Edward was with Megan lately instead of me."

Alice didn't say anything. She just kept looking at me.

"But it's okay! Seriously, just forget everything I said."

"… Bella, I think you already know this, but Edward will and always has loved you more than anything. So you don't have to worry about anything," she said and smiled at me.

I don't know why, but I felt a little better.

"Bella, I think you need to spend some time with Edward. I know! You and Edward can go ice skating tomorrow!"

"I don't know. I think he's mad at me right now…"

"It's okay! I'm going to go ask Edward so stay here!" she said and left the room.

(Edward's POV)

I was sitting on my coach. I couldn't believe that Bella was mad at me.

Then, there was a knock on the door, and Alice walked inside.

"Edward, I know that you and Bella aren't doing so well together lately. I think you should spend some time with Bella together, alone. Why don't you go to ice skating with her tomorrow?" she said.

"That's a great idea!" I said, "Okay, so tomorrow at 11?"

"Yeah, okay." Alice said and left the room.

I was so excited. Alice was right; I needed to spend some time with Bella. I just knew that the date was going to be awesome.