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A/N Thanks to my amazing Beta twilight-is-lovee.

Chapter 7: Bella's song.

Epov

It's been a three days since Bella stayed over at my house and ran away from me. I just needed to comfort her. I couldn't bear to see her sad . . . even if it was because of a movie. I thought kissing her hair had been a mistake, even if I did love it. She could probably sense how much I cared for her, how much I needed her, and it freaked her out. That's why she ran.

She's been distant ever since, and she doesn't even look at me anymore. I can't stand it. If she won't look at me, then I'll be content to look at her. I could watch her all day. She's just so beautiful, and I love the way her cheeks blush when she gets embarrassed. I love everything about her. I cannot be thinking about her like this. She's Emmett's sister, and Alice's best friend, and besides, there's Jessica.

Damn it, Jessica! I always forgot about her when I get carried away, thinking about Bella. I needed to break things off with her, but I didn't know how. I was such a coward. I was scared because I knew she'd make a scene. Eugh, I was disgusted with myself. If I really cared about Bella, then that wouldn't matter. I was going to do it ... soon.

"Eddiekins!" Jessica purred in my ear. I knew she meant for it to be sexy, but her voice made me gag. Why on earth did I let this go on for so long?

"How about we go out tonight? Just us. I haven't spent any time with you since before you left for Ireland. I miss you."

I saw Bella throw a glance in our direction, sigh, and get up out of her chair. She walked out of the cafeteria.

"Alice where's Bella going?" I asked. She shrugged.

"Eddie, what about tonight?" Jessica turned my face to look at her.

"Eh, yeah, sure. Tonight will be great. I need to go now, but I'll call you later. Ok?"

I got out of my chair and ran out after Bella. If she knew I was following her, she would freak. She was heading toward the music room.

Bpov

I just needed to get away from them. I couldn't take it anymore. Those past few days had been hell for me. I convinced myself that if I didn't look at Edward, then it wouldn't hurt. But it still did, and I still couldn't bring myself to look at him. I was sure that if he looked me in the eye, he would see how much I needed him and how much I cared for him. I couldn't let him know that – not while he's happy with Jessica.

When I ran out of the cafeteria, I paused. Where was I going to go? I thought about it, and then I knew exactly where to go. The music room. I went inside and picked up a guitar. I started picking out a few tunes in my head until I decided to play my song. The one I'd been writing since Monday. I'd finally finished it. It was a perfect song for my situation, and it might help comfort me.

Epov

I followed Bella to the Music room, but I didn't follow her inside. I listened to her play a few tunes until she started singing.

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
That I want and I'm needing everything that we should be
I'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks about
And she's got everything that I have to live without

Drew talks to me, I laugh cause it's just so funny
That I can't even see anyone when he's with me
He says he's so in love, he's finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do

Drew walks by me, can he tell that I can't breathe?
And there he goes, so perfectly,
The kind of flawless I wish I could be
She'd better hold him tight, give him all her love
Look in those beautiful eyes and know she's lucky cause

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do

So I drive home alone, as I turn out the light
I'll put his picture down and maybe
Get some sleep tonight

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only one who's got enough of me to break my heart
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
He's the time taken up, but there's never enough
And he's all that I need to fall into..

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see.

I was mesmerized by her voice. It was beautiful, and I could hear all the emotion it held. I could hear the longing and pain in her voice.

I know it had to do with Bella, Jessica, and myself. To know she can create something so beautiful made me care for her even more and now I knew that she cared strongly for me also. She wouldn't have written the song if she didn't care for me.

It may not be love for us yet, but if we give it a chance, then it could be. All I wanted to do then and there was to go into that room and take her in my arms and never let her go, and I think she would probably let me.

I wouldn't do anything yet, though, not until I sorted things out with Jessica. I wasn't not scared anymore. She could scream or cry, I didn't care. As long as I got to hold Bella in my arms.

I'm going to do it. Tonight.

The bell rang to signal the end of lunch. I walked to my class in a daze. I couldn't concentrate, my mind was too pre-occupied with what I was going to do tonight. I got in my car and drove home. Alice could get home with Emmett. I needed time to think.

I went upstairs to my bedroom and turned on some music. The music enveloped me and calmed me down. Everything was suddenly clear in my mind. I knew exactly what I was going to do and say. Time to call Jessica to sort out the plans for tonight.

She answered on the third ring.

"Hey-a, Eddikins. So what are the plans for tonight?"

"Hi, Jessica. I was hoping you would come over to my house because I need to talk to you. It's very important."

"Oh, ok, Eddie." Eugh, I hated it when she calls me that. "You have something special planned then, like a surprise?"

"Eh, yeah." If she only knew what I had planned.

"I love surprises." Somehow, I didn't think she'd love this one.

"How soon can you come over?" The sooner I get this sorted the better.

"I'm just going to the shop to pick up a few things, so how about I come over afterwards?"

"Yeah. Fine."

"Ok, see you soon."

I went downstairs to wait for Jessica, and I saw a note from Alice.

It said:

Hey Edward, just went over to Bella and Emmett's house. Should be back before seven o clock. Love, Alice.

Perfect. There's no chance that I'll be interrupted. Twenty minutes later, I heard Jessica pull into the driveway.

"Hey-a, Eddie." I grimaced.

"Hey, Jessica."

"We have the house to ourselves I see." She moved towards me and tried to put her arms around me. I gently pushed her off and indicated to the couch.

"I think you should sit down, Jessica. This won't take long."

She looked worried now. "Eddie, baby, what's wrong?"

I took in a deep breath before starting.

"Jessica, this isn't working out. I think you're a lovely girl." Okay so I was lying a bit but she doesn't need to know that. "But I just don't see this going anywhere. You see, I think I'm falling for someone else, and it's not fair to you or myself if I don't act on these feelings. You're a beautiful, young girl who's looking for their perfect man, and you will find him. It's just not me."

She was silent for a few minutes before answering.

"Edward. Don't bullshit me like that. You're scared about your feelings for me and you have commitment problems. It's okay. I understand, so why don't we take a break while you sort yourself out and then we can carry on from where we left off?"

"I'm sorry, Jessica, but I really am falling for someone else."

Her face was filled with fury then. She got up off the couch and walked towards me.

"It's that Isabella Swan, isn't it?" She spat out Bella's name.

"All you guys are the same. She's the new novelty. You all think she's this beautiful, magical being just because she's from another country. Well you'll see just how plain and boring she is after a few months, and then you'll be begging for me to take you back."

I was astounded that she could think that about Bella. She doesn't even know her.

"Bella is far from plain and boring. She's twice the person you'll ever be, Jessica. She's the most kind and caring person I've ever met. She's more than just beautiful. She's intelligent and witty and can stand up for herself if need be."

"Whatever, Edward. We're done, okay? I'm leaving and don't even think about coming after me." She ran out of the house and slammed the door shut.

"Fine by me." I muttered to myself.

I heard the door open and looked up. In came a very shocked looking Alice, Emmett, and Bella.

Oh god, they heard everything.

A/N Oh my they heard everything. What's going to happen? Read and review to find out.