DISCLAIMER: stephenie meyer own twilight.
song : fences - paramore

We reached my house relatively quickly, although my driving was a little sporadic from nerves. Edward had always critiqued my driving and my slowness, and I was determined to give him no more reason to comment on it. When I finally pulled into the driveway, I felt relief wash through me when I remembered that Charlie wouldn't be home for a while, which meant I was free to do as I pleased. When I looked at the clock and realized that school would be out within the next hour or two and Jacob would be coming to 'pick me up' from school, I felt myself panic. What was he going to do? Would he think I ran away with Edward to leave him?

My panic was at an insanely high level when I finally parked the truck in the brick driveway. Edward had parked his Volvo on the road in front of my house in a fraction of the time it took me. I was still trying to calm myself when Edward threw open the door and stuck his hand out for me to take it. I smiled warmly at him, but felt awful. Grabbing his hand, I stepped out of the truck. Obviously annoyed with my slowness, Edward grabbed my backpack off the seat and shut the door. Without a word, we walked hand and hand toward the front door. When I reached for the key under the eave, I saw a blur of white pass me. I jumped from the movement, but was instantly comforted when I heard Edward chuckle.

"Just me, love. I'm faster," he said, putting his arm around my waist and pulling me through the already open door.

"Thank you Captain-Obvious," I joked, forgetting all my previous worries momentarily. He chuckled and closed the door behind him.

"How is the homework load?" he asked curiously, tugging me along to the couch. He sat on the small couch, a God on red, quilted fabric. (A/N: I made that up. I don't actually know all those details. Aha.) Edward patted the seat next to him, signaling for me to sit down. A little embarrassed by my gawking, I blushed and sat down next to him. In a very human gesture, he put his arm around me, pulling me to him. "Homework?" he reminded. I had completely forgotten about his previous question by this point. Realizing this, I blushed even redder.

"Oh, right. I have to study more now that I missed my Biology test because Charlie picked me up early from school," he chuckled.

"I'd be happy to study with you, if you'd like," he offered, kissing the top of my head.

"Sure," I said simply. I began to think about when I'd have to the time to study. "Edward, what's going on with—" I began to ask, but before I could finish, he had his phone flipped open and to his ear.

"Alice." He greeted, looking down at me, "Yes, we're fine. No, no. Just… Jacob," he cringed a little but continued to speak. "Yes, how long? Alright, thank you."

"What was that about?" I asked after he slid the phone into his pocket.

I saw him shrug, "Just Alice wondering why our futures will disappear."

"Oh, when will that be?" I asked, realizing that meant Jacob would be meeting. I carefully cringed internally, trying not to show my discomfort.

"About an hour," he responded, playing with a strand of my hair absentmindedly.

"I'll bet he's mad," I muttered, mostly to myself. Edward hugged me closer.

"You have nothing to be sorry for, Bella. You will be going and that's what counts, isn't it?" he was right. Jake would be mad, I'd have to explain that I was still going to get him to be less upset.

"I hope."

"Bella, there is nothing to worry about. He won't be mad at you," he promised, kissing my head again.

"Yeah, you're right," I finally gave in with a sigh.

He tugged gently on the hem of my shirt, "I forgot to mention this; but you look lovely today, such a beautiful color against your skin…" he trailed off, playing with a string dangling off of the hem.

"Thank you," I murmured and blushed. Edward chuckled, I'm sure he could feel the sudden blood rise to my cheeks. I always got embarrassed when he complimented me.

"Would you like to get your dinner for Charlie around now? Or studying perhaps?" Edward offered.

"Yeah, you're probably right," I sighed and stood up, tugging him along with me. He smiled and grabbed my hand, leading the way to my kitchen.

Edward directed me into the kitchen and gave me a loving push. I turned around and stuck my tongue out - trying to mimic Alice - causing Edward to chuckle. He sat down on the kitchen chair - his kitchen chair, in my opinion – and watched me. I blushed and turned back to the kitchen.

A/N: i know, i know. no action. please keep reading though, i have to build up the story :) the action will come, promise.
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