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I don't know how long I laid there crying, all I knew was that I had fallen asleep and was in no mood when I heard Charlie's cruiser to prepare dinner. I would apologize and tell him to order pizza. I had no appetite so I'd make something up.

I told him and he seemed worried, but left me alone. I went back up to my room not long after that Charlie called me down and told me he had something for me. I dragged myself down once again and gave him a look.

"Here, I must've not gotten it this morning.." He handed me an envelope, apologetic.

"Is it from Renee?" I asked as I took it from him.

"No. It's from the Cullens. Didn't you go over?" He asked, apologetic.

"The Cullens?" I almost ripped the envelope right there.

"Bella did something happen?" Charlie asked trying to read my face.

"No Charlie, it's just that I think I'm coming down with something and everything is irritating me. I'm sorry." I tried to smile at him but I don't think he feel for it.

"Ok, open it when you want. I'm sure they don't expect you to reply right away, just don't leave them hanging, that's rude."

"Right, Dad." I went up to my room. Rude. Yes it's rude to not reply to a letter. But it isn't rude when someone hates you for no apparent reason and then all of a sudden they apologize to you out of nowhere. Yes, that's not rude.

I might as well get it over with. I ripped the seal with extra fervor that I accidentally ripped the envelope in two.

This time it wasn't Alice's exquisite writing, it was a more elegant hand if that was possible. It just said simply:

Ms. Swan,

I need to talk to you alone. Tonight after your father goes to sleep. I'll be waiting in the park, by the swing set. Please don't deny me this request. I beg of you, just do this one thing for me, even though I don't deserve it, please?

Edward Cullen

I read and reread the letter; still not sure this was real. Again. I didn't know what to do. And yet I knew that eventually I would give in. Augh. What was he doing to me? I couldn't get him out of my head!

Like a sucker I got ready and waited for Charlie to fall asleep. He didn't check up on me because he was afraid that I might attack him or something. Then something clicked in my head. Oh. My. GOD!!! He thought I was on my days!!!!!

Fabulous. How am I going to look at him in face now? Great, this is frickin' fantastic. I was so into my embarrassment that I forgot the letter. I took it again, read it and realized that I was wasting time. I put some mace in my pocket just in case. Like Edward frickin' Cullen would ever try something with me but you never know.

Wait. I thought I was mad at him? Oh well, that just goes to show how stupid I am.

I carefully climbed out of my window using the very convenient branch of the tree that was planted on the yard. I feel like I'm in one of those teen movies, I rolled my eyes. I walked slowly the short way to the public park that was just a patch of green mush, a sandlot, a few slides and a swing set.

There he was. Of course he had to be underneath the lone streetlamp to make him look like he was sent from heaven or something. I suddenly became self-conscious. I slowed my walk down even more and stopped twenty feet from him.

He was hearing the same thing he had been wearing earlier today, although now I took it in. Kakis, a tawny turtleneck with a matching jacket, he had his hands in his pocket. My heart started racing. Here we go.

"Ms. Swan." He greeted me, bowing his head. I only saw that in old movies.

"Mr. Cullen." I greeted unkindly. He took a deep breath and came closer, I kept my ground. There was still a substantial space between us.

"Call me Edward." He tried grinning but when he saw that I wasn't in the mood it dropped.

"No, I'd rather Mr. Cullen thank you very much." I said curtly.

"Look, I know that-" I cut him off before he went on.

"You made a bad impression on me? Isn't it a little late to apologize to me-" The he cut me off.

"Hold your tongue, please for a second." He said, taking his pale hand out and holding it in front of me. He looked at me patiently.

I did.

"I'm sorry for everything. It's just that I'm not used to people being so close to me besides my family of course." He gave me an apologetic smile as he said this, "You see, people are easily intimidated by us for so many reasons." He stopped abruptly as if he had said too much, but then went on, "It's just different that's all. You know, you're the first and only hu- person, to come over and visit?" He asked as-a-matter-of-factly.

"Really? I-"

"Listen, please forgive me, I don't know what else to say." He pleaded, coming even more closer and unleashing the full potential of his gorgeous eyes.

Like an idiot I said, "Of course. Just please give me a warning before you go 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" on me please?"

He stared at me for a second. Then grinned, God his stunning.

"Sure. I think I should walk you home, you're dad'll be looking up on you in a little bit." He started to walk the way I came.

"How do you know?"

"I have my ways…" He turned and smiled again.

I followed him and was shocked at the change in climate between him and I. Who would have thought? The simple Bella Swan walking in the middle of the night with Edward Cullen? Wow.

A/N: I hope it was to your liking.