A/N: Before I start the chapter, mentions to ihearttwilightxo for reviewing every single chapter and her ideas, thank you!

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And if you have any angry comments on the "Mike is gay" thing, come on, don't tell me you weren't thinking it from the very beginning; I wouldn't believe you if you did. ;)

So, on popular demand, Edward gets a dare in this chapter. And guess who'll be daring him? Here's a hint: He doesn't go to Forks High, and he's over twenty years old. Good luck figuring that out, or you could just read the chapter and find out. :)

Bella POV.

Mike was gay.

To be honest, I couldn't say I was really surprised. All the signs were there. He was practically exuding gayness. But it didn't mean that Jessica was any less disappointed. I could see the hurt look on her face, and the tears that threatened to roll down her cheek any second.

I didn't know what I could do that could comfort her. If I found out that Edward was gay... Well, I didn't even want to go there. He was my soulmate, and if he suddenly realized his sexuality, I would want to live in a dark shadowy cave and kill myself, let's leave it at that.

Mike was mouthing "I'm sorry." to Jessica, but she was rightfully snubbing him. I felt sorry for her. I knew she had a crush on Mike the moment I met her. I bet she thought they were going to get married and have baby-faced blue eyed, blond children together. And all her fantasies were crushed. The only guy Jessica would prefer over Mike would be Edward. And she was definitely not getting her hands on him.

The game was beginning to be forgotten. All the revelations here were a bit too much for everyone to digest. Practically every student except the Cullens, well, not including Emmett, had been embarrassed today. I didn't think anyone wanted to continue, for fear that they might be next.

I heard a soft ringing from my pocket. Charlie.

"Hello?" I picked up, trying not to be too loud.

"Bella!" He boomed so loudly, I was sure that everyone heard him.

"Yes, dad?" I asked.

"How's the picnic?" He wanted to know. I looked around at all the sad faces that circled me. The picnic was going awful.

"Great." I answered halfheartedly. Why did I have to be such a bad liar? He detected the lie in my voice immediately.

"What's wrong, Bells?" He wondered. His voice sounded worried.

"Uh, nothing, dad. Everythings'....peachy." I told him. Peachy? What was wrong with me?

"Peachy?" I could hear his raised eyebrows.

"Yeah. We were just playing truth or dare." I assured him.

"Did some of the boys make you do something you didn't want to? Do you need me to come over there?" Uh-oh.

"No, dad. No. I'm fine." I tried my best to convince him.

"I'm on my way." He finished, and hung up before I had the chance to contradict him.

"Charlie's on the way." I whispered to Edward. He chuckled under his breath.

"I know." He laughed softly. "His thoughts were hilarious. He was afraid that I did something to you." He kissed me tenderly. "Like that." He murmured, before nibbling on my ear. "Or that."

"Sadist." I pushed him away. If that went on any longer, Charlie's fears would definitely come true. Now, I had nothing against that, but Edward....

"I'm sorry, love." He stroked my cheek. "I want to, too. You know that, but..."

Just then, the gym doors banged open. Charlie was in the house. Mortification was an understatement compared to how I felt.

"Hi, kids." Charlie greeted the population of the gym. "Playing a little truth or dare, are we? Trying to be cool? Getting ahead of yourselves, eh? Feeling dangerous? Using the dares to your advantage, hmm?"

Oh no. If only the ground opened up and swallowed me.

"Well, not anymore." He continued. "How 'bout I play a little round with you, eh? One go?" And without waiting for an answer, he plopped down next to me.

"Edward." He challenged. "I want to ask Edward."

Edward's amused expression was the only thing that led me to believe everything would be alright.

"Truth or dare, Edward?" Charlie asked.

"Dare." Edward replied. Thankfully. The questions Charlie would have asked him, I could guess only too well.

"Oh." Charlie seemed to rack his brains for something to say. "Don't worry, I'm not a cop here. I'm a student. I can be just as naughty as you are."

Come on, floor. I begged, Swallow me already!

Edwards' eyes suddenly had a look of horror on them. Oh no! What had Charlie decided to do?

"Eddie, boy." Eddie? I did not like where this was going. "Tell Bella to Kiss Mike." He dared him.

Wait, what? My dad wanted me to kiss another boy? A gay boy, even if Charlie wasn't aware of that. Oh, no. What if my own fears came true? Did Charlie want to mess up my life? What was he doing?

And poor Edward, he hadn't a choice but to obey his girlfriends' protective dad and let me kiss a gay boy.

When I got to my feet, Mike's expression became one of pure joy. So he was bi, after all. Stupid puppy-dog eyed idiot. There was no telling what kind of fantasies he'd get. I knew Charlie hated Edward, but this much? I wouldn't be talking with him for days.

Emmett had taken out his cell phone, ready to take a snapshot of the worst moment of my life.

"Put that away, Emmett!" I hissed under my breath, though I knew he could hear me. He turned to me and shook his head.

I bent down and.... SMACK!

It wasn't me who kissed Mike, it was Edward. Mike looked even happier than when he thought I was going to kiss him.

"I'm sorry." Edward whispered in my ear. "I couldn't bear the thought of you kissing him."

"It's okay." I whispered back.

Charlie harrumphed in the background.

The silence was broken by Emmett: "Hey everybody; I GOT A SNAPSHOT OF MY GAY BRO KISSING GAY MIKE!"

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