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Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight

BPOV

All weekend I had spent waiting for my chance to meet Edward at school. Alice had taken me hunting, supervising me with caution as I stalked prey after prey.

In between the hunts she had told me the little things she did know, or perhaps wanted me to know. And each little detail about him, made me wish I could go meet him now. Allowing myself to hope and dream for the first time in many years.

Finally this morning, I had gotten dressed. This time carefully choosing a cream coloured dress with long sleeves, fitted around the waist and wrapping around my upper body with a soft wavy ribbon that was securely tied on my back. It was one of the few dresses I owned, that I actually liked wearing. Brown knee high boots and matching bag completed the look. Walking from the car to first class, I knew from the looks other students gave me, I looked good. I attracted more attention than wanted. But I couldn't care, the only thing I wanted was find Edward and introduce myself.

That is at least what I wanted. Now I wasn't so sure any more. For the past hour I had watched him, skipping my classes as I stood in the hallway. My books held close to my body. Hugging them tight for support as I stood there watching him through the window.

Unmoving and completely wrapped up in him, just the mere sight of him was enough to keep me occupied. He didn't notice me, instead he sat behind the computer in the library and wrote down notes. His forehead more often wrinkled into a disappointed frown, usually followed by a hand pushing his hair up. Making it stand out in the most impossible angles. Any other human would have looked ridiculous. But not him, not my human. He just looked more handsome as each gesture signaled he had lost track off everything around him. Almost like he wasn't part of this world, instead living in his own private bubble where he was completely oblivious of anything or anyone around him.

"Bella?" Breaking me from my Edward induced trance, I turned to the voice calling my name and found Jasper standing next to me.

"I almost didn't recognize you." Pointing at the dress, he winked and then came to stand next to me. I was still trying to pull myself away from Edward, struggling to find words, knowing I should say something back to Jasper. Instead Jasper followed the direction I was looking at and caught me staring at Edward. If possible, I'm sure my face would have turned a delicate pink at being caught.

"Would you like me to introduce you?" Jasper's hand gently touched my arm. Stunned at the contact, I came back to reality and looked sideways. Did he just say introduce me, blinking I stared at him in surprise. Just in time to see his body move back and a hint of surprise in his eyes also as he was trying to pull my arm free and wanted me to follow him.

Relaxing my body, I held the books with my other hand against my side and let him move me. Relieved to see the surprise had disappeared from his eyes. Allowing him to take the lead, Jasper pulled me to the door and opened it.

"Ladies first."

Hesitant I stepped forward into the library. Stopping one step inside, holding my breath as I watched Edward look up at the sound of the door closing behind Jasper and myself. It took all my inner strength to not cross the distance when his green eyes rested on me for a moment. For the second time Jasper touches me, his warm hand grabbing mine as he leads the way across the small study section. Weaving through the tables with a smile on his face. Leading towards the object of all my desires and fantasies for the past days.

"Hey Edward." A warm rush flooded through my body as Jasper called out his name and Edward looked up at Jasper. Giving him a warm smile that caused small laughing lines to appear around his eyes. "This is Isabella, she is a student in my class and also new to this school." Gesturing at me, Jasper smiled lazily as he stepped sideways and pushed me closer to the table. Edward looked up, the smile slowly fading from his face.

"It's nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you from my brother." His words sounded strained as he raised his hand and gave me an awkward wave.

My body rocked backwards, almost like I was slapped in the face. Out of every scenario that had rushed through my mind for the past hour. This was nothing like the meeting between us I had imagined. Behind me I could hear Jasper's concerned voice as hands rested on my shoulder to steady me.

"Are you ok?"

Closing my eyes, I bring one hand up my to my chest. Resting on the smallest hint of the long chain underneath my dress. It is my reminder things would change. Without thinking I take a deep breath, a human habit I had picked up on. And the moment I do, it feel like al me senses explode. The scent of fresh cut grass mixed with rain and a hint of spice make me open my eyes and stare at Edward.

He looked at me in shock as I stared at him, unable to take my eyes of him. Struggling with myself to stay in place as his delicious scent flooded my senses, almost taking control of my body.

"Jasper, can you go find my sister?"

Whispering the words, I hope Jasper could hear them. Knowing it doesn't matter because the moment I made the decision to send out Jasper to find her, she'd know and come to meet him.

The hands leave my shoulder and I can hear footsteps rushing to the exit. Letting me know that Jasper has heard me and part of me feels relieved.

"Edward, watch her while I find Alice."

The words sound distant as I watch Edward move around the table towards me. And for the first time in my life, I don't feel like a predator but instead like the prey being stalked. Stuck like a spider in a web as very slowly Edward moves closer to me and places on hand on forehead.

"You feel cold, have you been filling sick lately?"

Removing his hand he pulls the nearest chair back. Urging me to sit down, but still I can't move. His hands reach out to me, one hand carefully pushing the soft fabric of my dress up and exposing the skin of my arm. Placing one hand on my wrist, making it even more impossible to move. Not while his hand is on my skin. Staring down, I look at the large fingers wrapped around my wrist. Two fingers resting on the inside, applying pressure. Just like Carlisle would do with his patients. Snapping out of my daze I pull back my arm. Realizing he is trying to check my pulse.

"Don't" The word came out like a hiss. Edwards eyes widen as I step backwards. "You can't touch me like that."

Pulling the sleeve of my dress down to cover my skin, I look away. Wishing now that I hadn't send Jasper to find Alice. Because now I needed to wait for her to show up. And waiting wasn't what I wanted to do at all. Right now I want to run. Just as I am ready to turn around and leave, my sisters pleading voice stops me.

" It was a deal. Remember. You promised you would Bella. "

I know no human ears would have heard her. She is speaking to me from somewhere else in this school.

"Bella, you're scaring me a little bit. Perhaps I should go see what is taking Jasper so long." Edward says, heading to the exit also. Jumping in front of him, I cut him off.

"Don't. I'm fine, I really am. You just surprised me by touching me."

Talking frantic, I step backwards while waving my arms for him to stop. I can hear my own lame excuse but at least Edward stops moving. Eying me with a look I have difficulty placing. He is so difficult to read. Confirming to me this boy in front of me is in no way the same person I left behind centuries ago.

"You seemed fine being touched by my brother when you came in here, walking hand in hand." The hurt is evident back in his eyes and finally the pieces fell together.

I laugh nervously and shake my head before taking a deep breath. Knowing that Alice will see what I'm about to do. I listen carefully for her in the schoolbuilding, ready to stop at the smallest signal from her. Nothing comes so I step closer to Edward. Carefully reaching forward.

"Jasper is my teacher and he has been a good friend to me on the first day in school. I trust him. Besides, he is head over heels for my sister. Who also happens to be the girl he is now looking for right now." Smiling I look down at my hand, reaching for has but hesitant to touch him.

Standing still as a statue I wait for him to move. And ever so slowly, he moves a little bit closer and reached out for my hand. When his fingertips finally brush past the palm of my hand in the most delicate way, it feels like an electric current touching my skin. Setting my skin afire and slowly wrapping around my hand as his fingers move up further. Coming to rest with his wrist in my palm and his hand wrapped around my wrist. Closing my fingers, I mirror his move. Holding him carefully, applying pressure so I am holding him just like he is holding me.

I can feel his blood speed up, pumping faster through his body as his breathing becomes erratic. The pulsing against the inside of my palm, telling me that I am not the only one who feel the connection.

"So you are not interested in my brother and he is interested in your sister." Stepping closer Edward gently cups my cheek with his other hand as I nod silently, confirming his questions. Breathing heavily he leans in closer. "So who are you?"

Raising my chin so my eyes could meet his. "And where have you been all this time?"

Leaning down his lips gently touch mine. Seeking, soft and hesitant. I can't help but moan as he gently traces my upper lip with his tongue. Seeking entrance. I panic, knowing what he is asking without words. Pulling back I let go of him, breaking our contact by pulling my arm and hand away from his hand.

He stands in front of me, dazed and confused. After blinking a couple of times he manages a small smile, nods slightly and flexes his now empty hand. "It's very nice to meet you Isabella."

The sound of his voice is low, causing me to shiver.

"It's Bella."

I want to let my words sound as a warning but instead they come out as a desperate sigh and Edward responds exactly like he shouldn't. Or perhaps it is exactly the way I wanted him to respond and my subconscious just manages to make itself known. Moving closer to me, he towers over me. A spark in his eyes as he continues to stare at my lips. It's both exhilarating and scary at the same time. Slowly I back up. Moving as he follows me until I wonder who is in control, perhaps neither of us knows. I smile back at him, shy and self-conscious but strong at the same time. Unleashing the small fire that is finding it's way through my body so pleasantly. Finally my back is against one of the bookshelves. Placing both hands on either side of my body, I try to find something to hold onto for support as Edward continues to move closer.

"Who are you and where were you all these years." Smirking as he stalks closer, for the second time making me feel like the prey instead of predator. But Edward, towering over me with a devilish smile and his piercing green eyes. He makes for a glorious predator and I know right now, I would gladly surrender myself to him any day.

" I was waiting for you." Whispering softly as he dips down and his lips hovers over mine again. I knew what he plans to do and this time I am completely ready for his lips to meet mine. But footsteps entering the library, followed by Jasper calling out both our names stops his lips meeting mine.

Breathing deep Edward pull back, looking at me with hooded eyes as he removed his hands, freeing me from his hold.

"Over here." Stepping back so Jasper could see him, I can see a regretful longing in his eyes. "I think Bella is feeling much better now."

Not waiting for anyone to respond he turns his back to me and stalks back to the table. Collecting his things that are laid out on the table and throwing them in a shoulder bag without even looking.

"It was nice meeting you Bella." One short glance is all he gives me before he pushes past his brother and leaves the library. Leaving me behind with absolutely no clue what just happened.

A/N There is an 800 words EPOV for this chapter also. Not sure if I will post it, it might make you hate Edward more ;-)