A/N: Thank you so much again for the reviews. I also wanted to clear up an issue with my flashbacks. I had a way to denote when one was taking place, but for some reason it didn't show up on the site when I downloaded the chapters to FF. So I will find another way to represent a flashback so I don't confuse anyone. I am so sorry for that.

Chapter 3

I was studying on my couch…well trying to. I couldn't get Bella's face out of my mind. I had been hoping for the past two years to see her again…and now I had. I wanted so badly to tell her there at dinner, but it just didn't seem right. I didn't just want to blurt out "You saved Me."; that would probably just freak her out. Maybe I should figure out if she even remembered that day. I didn't want to scare her. I just didn't know.

Someone knocked on my door, and then I heard a booming voice. "Eddie! Come on man open the door!"

I chuckled and went to go open the door. "Emmett how many times do I have to tell you, it's Ed-ward. Say it with me Ed…ward."

Jasper started laughing and Emmett just shoved past me. "Please tell me you're not studying."

"Sorry Em, not all of us are geniuses like you."

Emmett just rolled his eyes.

"Well put the books down. Its guys night. We're going down to the sports bar to watch the game," Jasper said.

"Ok that actually sounds good. Let me grab my jacket." I went to the closet, pulled my jacket on and followed Emmett and Jasper out the door, and of course locked the door.

"Oh yeah Jacob's meeting us there, you know Bella's boyfriend."

"Oh ok," I said. I hadn't gotten the best first impression of him, but to be honest I hadn't been paying much attention to him. I also figured if Bella liked him he must be a cool guy. The bar wasn't far so we just walked down to it. When we walked in, we saw Jake already there at the bar. He waved us over.

"Hey guys. I went ahead and ordered a bucket of beer, hope that's cool," he said.

"Of course dude." Emmett sat on the stool and grabbed two beers to pass to me and Jasper before starting on his. "The game hasn't started yet has it?"

"No, just about to though." We all focused our eyes to the TV ready to watch the game.

"So Jake, are you from here or where?" Emmett asked.

Jake took a swig of his beer. "I'm from a tiny town called Forks, in Washington. Glad to be able to come out here. Everyone knew my business." He chuckled.

"Cool. So how did you and Bella meet?" Jasper asked.

He grinned. "On campus. We ran into each other…." He started as a bartender came up.

"Another round boys?" she asked.

"Of course honey," Jake said while eyeing her. I couldn't believe. I mean I know as guys we look, but he had Bella, he shouldn't check out other girls. If I was with her….

"But yeah we met at the bookstore. I thought, well, she's hot! Didn't know though that she had brains as well. Guess that was a bonus." He laughed.

"So you weren't looking for something serious?" I asked, with a little bit a rudeness, not sure why though.

He looked at me for a second, and then answered. "I'm never really looking for something serious, but with Bella, I guess that's how it's working out." He turned his attention back to the TV. Jasper looked at me with a funny look, as if asking what that was about. I just shrugged and turned back to the game. I thought I might like this Jake guy, but for some reason I knew he was bad news. But what really was bugging me was why I cared so much. I just met Bella, I didn't know her, but I felt protective of her, like she was breakable.

We continued watching the game commenting on different plays or how stupid the refs were. And each time the bartender came around Jake flirted with her. Once the game ended, we finished our drinks and got up to leave, except Jake.

"I'm gonna stay here a little longer. I'll catch you guys later," Jake said.

Emmett shook his hand. "Alright man. Had a good time tonight. We'll see you later."

We said bye and headed out the door. As we were walking back to my apartment, I asked, "So, what do you guys think of Jake."

Jasper shrugged. "I dunno. He seems ok. It was weird him checking that girl out. Geez, if Alice ever caught me doing that…."

"You'd be dead," I laughed. "I would totally beat the crap out of you…but I'm sure Alice is enough reason for you to be scared."

Em laughed. "We've all learned not to get on her bad side."

"You know, I just met Bella, but it doesn't seem like she would want to be with someone like that. You know, I mean, he didn't do anything, but I thought girls hated that kind of thing."

"Well, maybe Bella's more laid back," Jasper shrugged. "She seems confident in herself that something like that wouldn't bug her."

I sighed as we reached the door to my apartment complex. "Well, I guess I'll see you guys later."

Emmett groaned. "Please tell me you're not studying again!"

I laughed. "Sorry Em, I've worked too hard for this. Soon it will all be over and you can have me back honey." I went to hug him and he shoved me off as Jasper laughed.

"Ugh, gosh Edward, you're so gay."

"That's not what your mom said!"

"Oh he pulled a momma joke…I agree Em, he's gay!" Jasper laughed.

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever. See you guys later."

I walked up to my door and went inside. As I sat on the couch, I opened my book back up to study. I felt so weird thinking this, but I knew I had to do well, not just for myself, but for Bella.

A/N: I know, crappy chapter I'm sorry, but I had to have some filler to lead into the next one. It will hopefully be up on Monday…its Valentine's weekend so I'm spending it with my honey! Hehe.