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Chapter Eighteen

I stared at Edward's back as he walked away, dazed and confused. I didn't look away until long after he turned the corner and disappeared. I still felt as if I were frozen in place, I was trying to wrap my mind around the fact that Edward had just pushed me up against a wall and kissed me.

Edward kissed me.

I wasn't sure if it even really happened. Was I dreaming? If so, I never wanted to wake up. I brought my hand to my face, lightly pressing the tips of my fingers to my lips, that were still buzzing from Edward's touch. I took the time now, to revel in the way his mouth felt against mine. His lips were so soft and yet still firm, the taste of him lingered on my tongue. I closed my eyes and leaned my head against the brick wall of the building, I could still feel the warmth of Edward's body pressed against mine.

But what the hell was his problem? He just assaulted me with his mouth and fucking walked away. Who does that? Edward fucking Masen, that's who.

I jumped when the bell rang, signaling that I was late for biology. I pushed myself away from the wall and scurried off to class, still floating from Edward's kiss. I doubted that he would show up to class today, not after what happened. I headed straight for the class room, stopping mid-step as I crossed the threshold.

Edward was sitting at our lab table and he was looking straight at me. We made eye contact, his eyes boring into mine. The intensity of his gaze caused every hair on the back of my neck to stand up. I turned to walk out of the class room, but a hand on my shoulder stopped me from moving.

"I don't think so Ms. Swan," Mr. Banner's voice said. Slowly I turned to face him, he was glaring at me. "Get to your seat," he commanded in a clipped, annoyed tone.

I groaned softly and slowly made my way to the lab table, purposefully keeping my gaze from Edward. Should I mention the kiss? Should I pretend like it never happened? Is that what he wanted? Maybe that's why he walked away.

I felt Edward's eyes on me as I sat down, the feeling was unnerving. I prayed that he wouldn't say anything to me, I didn't know what to say to him.

As if he could read my mind, he cleared his throat and mumbled an awkward hello. I turned and nodded curtly at him. I tried with much effort to listen to Mr. Banner as he explained the instructions of the lab. My eyes widened when the word "partner" fell from his lips.

I groaned inwardly. Great, now I have to talk to him.

Without looking in Edward's direction, I quickly pulled my hair into a high pony tail and turned to face the microscope. Edward groaned softly from behind me, the low guttural sound caused a sudden wave of arousal to wash through me.

"You have a tattoo?" he squeaked.

"Yes," I replied sharply, keeping my back turned to him.

Edward and I worked in an awkward silence. I kept feeling like I should say something to him but I didn't know what the hell to say. I wondered if he felt the same way.

I was confused by his behaviour, and frankly I was angered by it. Who the hell kisses someone and fucking walks away? In that moment, it was the most annoying thing in the world.

When the bell rang I quickly pushed myself away from the desk and rushed from the room. Before I could make it out of the building Edward grabbed my wrist, stopping me in my tracks. My heart beat accelerated the moment his fingers grazed my skin. I turned to face him and glared.

"What?" I demanded icily.

He opened and closed his mouth a few times, seemingly at a loss for words. "Bella I...I..." he mumbled, not making eye contact. After a few moments he sighed deeply and dropped my wrist.

"Nothing," he whispered. Without looking at me he turned sharply and walked away.

What the hell?

I growled and roughly kicked a locker with my left foot. I stormed from the building and stomped over to my truck. I ripped open the door, and threw myself into the cab. I shoved the keys in the ignition with more force than necessary and quickly lit myself a cigarette. I roughly inhaled the smoke and turned the radio up as high as it would go.

I drove past Edward as he pulled on his helmet and straddled his bike. I frowned and gripped the steering wheel tighter with both hands.

Screw you Edward Masen.

~ooOoo~

"I'm thoroughly disappointed that you didn't punch Alice," Rosalie commented as she flipped a page in her magazine. I rolled my eyes at her.

"She fucking deserves it," she added.

"Whatever Rose," I sighed, resting my head on her shoulder. Rosalie had been in the hospital for over a week now. She looked a lot better; the swelling on her eye had gone down almost completely and the bruises on her skin have gone from deep blackish-purple to a disgusting shade of greenish-yellow, meaning that she was healing.

I missed Rosalie at home. While I took solace in my alone time, I deeply missed my sister's presence in my life. It was achingly lonely without her around. It was depressing to think that she still had at least two more weeks left in the hospital, I hoped that the weeks would pass by quickly.

I jumped when I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I quickly pulled it out, and slid it open so I could access the full keyboard.

One New Message: Nessie

Your date is tomorrow night. You're to go straight home after school, where I will be waiting for you.
xoxoxoxo
Ness

I groaned loudly and massaged my face with the palms of my hands.

"What was that about?" Rosalie questioned.

I shook my head, "nothing."

She raised her eyebrow at me and I frowned. "Nessie and Embry set me up on a blind date," I mumbled. "Apparently I need to get laid."

Rosalie smiled wickedly, "I think that's a great idea. You need to move on, and frankly sex on a regular basis is quite healthy."

I rolled my eyes and sent a quick response to Renesmee.

"I knew I always liked Nessie," Rose grinned.

"Shut up Rose," I laughed, lightly shoving her good leg.

"I expect a full report after the date is over," she said, I shook my head in response. Why did I agree to this again?

~ooOoo~

"It looks fine!" Renesmee shouted, smacking my hands away from my hair.

"I don't get why you can't just let me straighten it!" I whined.

"Because Bella, your natural curls look better" she smiled. I rolled my eyes, "yeah fucking right."

Renesmee had been poking and prodding at me for almost three hours and I was fed up. She did my make up, picked out my clothes and did my hair. I felt like a fucking Barbie Doll.

"I really don't want to do this," I groaned as I pulled the dress Renesmee was forcing me into over my head. The dress wasn't too bad, it wasn't ugly at all. It just wasn't really my style; it was a sleeveless vintage style dress, with a white lace top and a blue floral skirt.

Renesmee frowned at me as I pulled on a pair of grey crocheted Toms. "I thought I told you to wear those wedges?"

"I refuse to wear those death traps Ness," I responded.

"But Bella-" I cut her off mid-sentence. "If you're going to force me into this stupid dress, I get to choose my shoes." I said in a tone that ended the conversation.

Renesmee huffed and crossed her arms tightly over her chest but didn't argue. I brushed past her and entered the bathroom and quickly brushed my teeth. I made sure not to linger in front of the mirror, I knew that I would find something wrong with my appearance.

Renesmee smiled widely at me as I entered the room. "The date is at Bella Italia in Port Angels," she told me. "Look out for the guy holding a red rose."

"Why are you making me do this?" I whined as I slipped on my pea coat and grabbed my cigarettes.

"You could at least pretend to be happy about this," she frowned.

"I'm not happy about this!" I retorted as I headed for the front door. Renesmee followed closely behind me, and stopped once we reached the front door.

She grabbed my keys from the hook and handed them to me. "It's just one date Bella, try to enjoy yourself."

I took my keys from her and rolled my eyes. "Good-bye Renesmee," I said, knowing that she hated the use of her full name. She grimaced and shoved me out of the door.

"I'll be here waiting for you!" she called as I walked over to my truck. I waved my hand in response and swung open the door of the truck. I hopped into icy cab and shoved the keys into the ignition. I pulled out of the drive way and quickly lit myself a cigarette.

What the hell I am getting myself into?

I chain smoked an entire pack of cigarettes on the thirty minute drive to Port Angels and instantly regretted it when I pulled into the restaurant's parking lot because I found myself craving another cigarette.

I was too nervous to function. I was slightly worried that this guy was some creep, Renesmee wouldn't even tell me his name. I doubted that I would enjoy myself. I couldn't wait for the date to be over and it hadn't even started yet.

"It's now or never," I mumbled to myself as I opened the door and stepped out into the frigid September air. Before I lost my nerve, I entered the restaurant and frowned.

The hostess smiled warmly at me. "Table for one?"

I shook my head in response, "uh no... I'm supposed to be meeting a blind date here," I explained awkwardly.

She nodded her head, and smiled knowingly at me. She motioned with her hand for me to follow her. She led me to a table in the back and I stopped mid-step when I noticed a man with an all too familiar head of copper sex hair sitting at the table.

The hostess smiled at us, telling us that our server will be out momentarily. I smiled weakly at her, watching as she sauntered away.

Edward handed me a deep red rose and flashed that crooked grin of his. My jaw dropped as I stared at him.

"You're Emmett's cousin?"

Author's note: Hello everyone. I'm sorry that this chapter is so short, it's probably terrible. I had quite a bit of writer's block while writing this but I wanted to update one last time before school starts tomorrow. Like I said last chapter, with school starting my updates won't be as regular. I see myself updating every Sunday. Thank you for all of the reviews! I'm loving the response that I'm getting for this story. Thank you for the favorites and for following. I love you guys, you're too great.

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