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Two weeks had passed since the incident with Edward, and of course I had been questioned about it so much that my head hurt with all of the questions. Add on the fact that I had seen Edward every day, and he made my heart flutter madly. I had tried my best to avoid him as much as I could because I shouldn't have been feeling that way about my cousin's boyfriend. But my body acted of its own accord when I saw him and I just had to hope that he didn't notice goose bumps erupt all over my skin. Knowing my luck though, he would see and things would be a lot worse.

Tying back my hair, I checked my pale reflection in the mirror, taking a deep breath and preparing myself for another day away from Edward. So far it had gone successfully and I had avoided him almost all of the time. Sometimes I spotted him with Lauren on his arm, though he didn't look too interested in her, then he would spot me and wave. I'd hastily wave back and hurry the other way from him. Jacob helped me, staying with me and guiding me away if he saw Edward. I got the impression that he didn't like Edward much anyway, but maybe that was just me.

"Bella, c'mon," My best friend's voice from downstairs was a great comfort to me and I smiled at myself in the mirror. Grabbing my bag and helmet, I headed for the door, down the stairs and to Jacob. Jake turned to me and smiled the smile that I loved so much. "Normal avoiding Edward plan today?" He asked, an eyebrow raised quizzically. I just nodded, biting my bottom lip softly. "I don't get you Bella." It was barely a whisper, but I heard him. I looked up at him, frowning a little. "You saved his life and yet you're frightened of being near him."

I felt my cheeks grow hot and I knew I was blushing terribly, so I looked away quickly. "He's just an idiot," I managed to choke out, heading for the front door. "Can we just go?" Jacob didn't answer, but he followed me out the door, which I closed behind me, knowing that Lauren was still in there, waiting for Edward and Alice. Lauren was still getting lifts and every time Alice came to pick her up, she offered me a lift too, so I tried to get out before they came. Alice was wising up to what I was doing and appeared earlier each day.

Already, she was sat on the driveway, Edward in the driving seat though. He made to get out of the car, but I rushed to my bike, head down, so I couldn't see him. Slipping on my helmet, I glanced up, seeing that he'd given up trying to talk to me, as he just sat in his car, peering softly at me. I turned away, getting on my bike and starting it up quickly, just wanting to get out of there as fast as I could. Jacob's bike roared into life as well and with that, we were off. I noticed Edward staring openly at me, Alice too, though she was looking a little disappointed.

Riding to school felt just as wonderful as ever and I was glad to get there. Propping my bike up, I slipped my helmet off, turning to Jacob, who was looking at me curiously. I was starting to get annoyed by him looking at me like that, so I turned away. Intending to march away from him, I grabbed my bag and made my way across the car park. Being careful of ice, as it was still cold, I headed for the path, being caught by the arm by someone. Turning, I glared at Jacob, who just grinned at me. "Don't be mad at me Bells. Anyway, you going to be alright riding alone tonight?" He asked, his eyes worried as he studied me.

Rolling my eyes and sighing, I glared at him fully. I had a meeting after school about a camping trip that we were going on and Jacob had to get home straight after school. Meaning I had to ride on my own, which I didn't mind, it wasn't too far. Jacob had first offered to take the car instead of the bikes and then he offered to wait, but I knew he wouldn't be able to. I really didn't mind going home on my own, it would give me some time to think. "I'll be fine Jake," I assured him, patting his arm softly. "Now, shove off, you have a lesson." I laughed, giving him a brief hug, as he rolled his eyes and took off.

Walking alone down the path, I glanced around myself, for any signs of anyone I knew. This meant that I took my eyes off the path, off the ice and off the danger. Seconds later I felt my feet slide from beneath me, nothing I could do to stop it. I crashed to the floor, sticking my hands out to stop myself, grazing them on the way down. Falling on my backside, I winced, closing my eyes against the pain. How humiliating…

"Bella let me help you," From nowhere I felt two hands grasp me under the armpits and haul me to my feet. His voice, his touch, his closeness, sent shivers down my spine. Quickly I stepped away from him, opening my eyes, and almost falling on the ice again. His arms wound around my waist, stopping me falling, but also holding my body close to his. For a long moment, I stared directly into his eyes and he stared back, that was until someone wolf whistled.

Stepping carefully away, I made sure that I didn't fall again. So much for avoiding Edward. Edward was staring at me intently, as I looked down at my grazed hands, which were stinging a lot. I winced as I tenderly tried to make a fist, that wasn't going to happen. "Let me see," Edward's soft voice was closer and when I looked up, he was right there, in front of me. "Really Bella, let me see." I held my hands out to him gingerly and he took them in his own, my skin tingled at his touch. I stayed staring at the floor, scared of giving myself away. "They need seeing to."

Shaking my head, I finally looked up at him, pulling my hands away. "They're fine Edward," I told him firmly, making to turn away from him. An arm wound around my waist and pulled me back towards the car park. I glared furiously at Edward, though half of me was thrilled at his touch. "Edward! Seriously, I can manage, I'm fine!" I tried lamely to insist, but it seemed he was having none of it.

"Excuse me!" A voice from behind hailed to us, making us both turn, I could tell Edward had been about to reply to me. "Where do you think you're going?" To my surprise and horror, my Spanish teacher loomed over us, frowning heavily. I stammered and stuttered, pulling myself firmly away from Edward. "You're supposed to be heading into school."

"And we just were," Edward cut in, obviously seeing my discomfort at such questioning. "But Bella isn't feeling at all well and I thought I ought to take her home, seeing as it's not safe for her to ride her bike," He explained, flawlessly and with obvious ease. I hid my hands behind my back; I wasn't going to give this away. Instead I nodded a little, trying my best to look ill and probably failing terribly.

"Ah I see," The teacher nodded, his eyes set firmly on me now. "Well then, get Miss Swan home." With that, he was gone, walking away from us. My eyes widened in disbelief. Was that it? He wasn't going to question it? At all? Edward chuckled beside me and I turned to glare at him a little. I really couldn't be doing with his humour right then and when it was directed at me, well that was worse.

"Don't become an actress! You suck at it!" He teased me, walking towards the car park again, while I continued to glare. "Now c'mon, I'll take you to my house and get you checked out." I followed, though I was tempted to just turn and walk away from him. Of course I wouldn't do that, because there was something about him that made me want to be close all of the time.

Opening the passenger's door, he held it open for me, while I just stopped and stared. "I have a meeting tonight and I have to get my bike home." I protested, staying firmly where I was and refusing to move. Edward chuckled again and walked to me, rolling his eyes. "Not funny Edward, I'm deadly serious. I can't miss that meeting and I can't leave my bike here."

"Both are sorted," Edward assured me, walking around to his side of the car. "Trust me, they are." He must have seen the disbelief on my face. "Alice has to go to that meeting anyway, so she can pick up both our letters and forms." My heart stopped right there and then, I swear it did. Edward was going on the camping trip? Oh no! Not good. "Plus she can ride a bike; she can take it to your house. Emmett can take Lauren home. Sorted." He climbed into the car, waiting for me.

I had no option, I had to go. Sighing, I climbed reluctantly into the passenger's seat and belted myself in, sitting in silence. And so we were off, into hell. Great. Being alone with Edward was the last thing I had wanted and yet it had happened. I could have kicked myself several times for being so clumsy, if I wasn't none of this would have happened. Was I glad about that? Well maybe…maybe not…

In no time at all, we were in front of his house. He jumped out and then proceeded to help me out of the car, though it wasn't needed. Slowly, he took me inside, there seemed to be no-one in at all. We walked straight past the front room and the kitchen, straight up the stairs. Sucking in my breath, I followed with obvious hesitation, which he ignored.

Sitting me on his bed, he left the room, leaving me perched on the edge, looking extremely nervous. I had never been in a guy's room, unless you counted Jacob's which didn't count anyway, and I hated being in Edward's. I couldn't help but feel guilty; maybe it had something to do with Lauren. Glancing around, I held my hands out in front of me, not sure what to do. I should have left there and then, but I didn't want to.

I didn't have a chance to decide if I was going to leave, because Edward returned with a first aid kit, sitting beside me. He took my hands in his again and I shivered at his touch. Smiling to himself, he inspected my hands before announcing. "Lucky, there is nothing in there to take out." He smiled at me this time, taking out some cream and applying gently to the grazes. It stung. A lot. Next he took out some bandages, just small ones and covered the grazes to prevent any dirt getting into them. "There." He said, causing me to look up. He was so close me, so very close. "Bella…" He breathed his voice a whisper, his breath on my lips and cheek.

Edging closer, his head tilted, causing me to close my eyes and my heart rate to accelerate. I wanted this, I did. Didn't I? So why did I feel bad? It felt so right and yet, so wrong as well. His lips brushed mine, just for a millisecond. My eyes shot up as I remembered the one person I'd forgotten. Lauren. "I hate you," I breathed furiously, glaring at him with all my might. He pulled back in shock, looking at me in surprise. I jumped up, running for the door.

"Bella wait-" The rest of it was cut off as I slammed his bedroom door shut. He was such a creep, he only took me there so he could romance me, and he didn't give a crap about my hands. Stupid boy! Stupid, stupid boy! I HATED HIM!!!! I heard the door open again, as he followed me, but I was already down the stairs and out of the door. Outside, I rested against the wall, feeling tears roll down my cheeks as I closed my eyes.

I really didn't hate him, at all….