Hello! So, here is the next chapter you asked for. I have a bigger chunk of EPOV in there so you can see what he is thiking in a romantic moment. I don't really know what to say... Um, Thanks for reading anyways.
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Soundtrack:
By Heart (Brooke Hogan)
Magnet (Lindsay Lohan)
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BPOV-
I was starting to hate myself for making Edward stay over for dinner and a movie because he was already acting out of it. He kept staring off into space, and he was being really quiet, it was starting to worry me, a lot…
I slipped into a pair of shorts, volleyball of course, and a tank top. I checked myself in the mirror to make sure I looked okay. I was going to have to try to make this night as little romantic as I could, if not for me, for him. I skipped down the stairs and grabbed my cell phone, dialed Charlie's number, and waited. I hummed to one of the Jonas Brothers songs I had stuck in my head.
"Hello, Chief Swan here," I smiled. "Hey Dad," I was about to ask him when he'd be home but he cut me off, "What's the emergency?" I rolled my eyes and Edward raised an eye brow. "Dad, chill, okay so when are you coming home?" I heard him ask someone something and then he answered. "Actually it looks like I'll be here all night, but don't worry about me," I could here the smile on his face. "Okay then," I smiled largely which caused Edward to again look at me like I was crazy. I bit my lip and said goodbye. I smiled at Edward and his face drained color, I raised an eyebrow but then shook my head, letting it go. "Charlie's going to be up at the station all night so you can stay as long as you'd like," I smiled setting the phone down and taking the spoon back from him. He gulped and nodded, smiling back. He really was out of it. It was starting to get to me.
I tried to blow it off and finished his choice of spaghetti. I poured some sauce on the noodles and handed him his plate. I sat on the counter and ate while he sat at the table. "Edward," his eyes locked on mine and his face was blank, "Are you okay? I mean, your kind of," I shrugged; I didn't know how to put it. He raised an eye brow, I smiled, "I'm fine Bells, just a little tired that's all," he shrugged. I felt the guilt hit me, "If you want to go home, you don't have to stay here and stay up late, to tell you the truth I'm pretty tired myself," I faked a yawn, which was more real than I thought. "I don't care, really, it's up to you," I smiled, thinking. "Why don't you finish eating and then I'll walk you home," he raised an eye brow, scanning my clothes, "In that, I mean, I wouldn't want you to change your clothes another time, since you've already changed like eighty-six times," he choked on my water and started laughing. "I think I can handle the cold for a little bit Edward, I was fine last time," I was a good liar.
"Alright then I suppose," he took another bite of the spaghetti, smiling up at me. I giggled, sucking up another noodle. "You have an adorable smile, Bells," he said it in a soft voice, and then his face ran cold. I felt my cheeks burning, "T-thanks," I said, cracking another smile for him. He laughed and shook his head, either at how stupid I was, or something he was thinking. I giggled and hoped off the counter, putting my plate in the sink. He was a great friend. I drank the rest of my water while he put his plate and glass in the sink. I slipped my tennis shoes on and opened the door. He slipped out and turned on his heel to face me while I locked the door. His mouth was open like he was going to say something but then he snapped it shut. The snow was still falling, in slow motion I should add. It looked all foggy out, just a little to close to romantic for me, er-him I should say. Skipped along trying to make the walk go by faster since it was so awkward, I giggled and joked around while he just watched me. Which
reminds me, did he ever take his eyes off me? I wasn't sure, I let it drop. When we finally reached the corner of his street he stopped and looked at me, searching my eyes, no scratch that, my whole face.
"Edward," it sounded like a question. He shook his head, looking at the ground. "You better head back now, I don't want Emmet bugging me about, um," he looked away from me. I bit my lip, "Um, yea, uh," I was wondering if it would help or make things worse, but I did it. I stood up on my tip toes, put my hands on his shoulders so I wouldn't fall over and pecked him on the cheek. His eyes went soft and a very, very and I mean I could barely see it smile crept onto his lips. I bit my lip, "Thanks Edward," he nodded, staring down at me. I smiled hesitantly and then turned and started walking back in the direction of Charlie's house. I bit my lip, and took a glance behind me. He just stood there and then smiled; turning and walking back to his house. I let out my breath; thank god I didn't just ruin our friendship…
When I got back to the house I realized there was a grin attached to my face. I shook it away; it was a peck on the cheek. Friends can do that, right? I ran up stairs and decided I wanted to read. I grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around myself; still a little chilled from the walk, and climbed into my window seat with Romeo and Juliet. I sat and scanned each word with my eyes, but the words weren't actually going through my mind, Edward was. Maybe I could try to be his girlfriend, for him. I mean, I did kiss him on the cheek and nothing happened. None of the memories came back to me, and I never thought his cheek was that amazingly soft and warm. I felt my heart melt at the thought of his arm around me. God, that would make life so much better. He was such a great guy, so nice and kind, loving.
I smiled looking out the window now. I stared down at the foot tracks from him and I, melting some more. My smile faded when I realized I had three math pages due tomorrow and I had to stop daydreaming about him. I sighed, throwing my book on my bed and turned to stare out the window. It was a free country; I could daydream about him as much as I wanted! I sat there for a good hour, debating whether or not I should tell him that I didn't mind dating him, or just keeping us friends. I could plainly see that he wanted to be more; he was sucking at hiding that. I took in a deep breath, watching each little snow flake fall, along with some fresh tears. I wiped them away; I had no reason to get upset about this. I decided to think about it later, so I picked up my math pages and worked on them.
After I finished my Algebra page I started in on my measurements page. I spent a good hour on all three pages, mainly because I couldn't get a certain green eyed fellow off my mind. I wanted to know what he was doing, what he was thinking. Was he dreading the fact that he had to stay friends with me? Was he wishing he had never met me? I sighed. My math homework wasn't going anywhere with him on my mind. Stupid amazing Edward Cullen and his greatness…
The next day I got up extra early just I case thoughts of him slowed down my whole day. I was thankful that the first thing I thought of when I woke up was how much I didn't want to go to school, not how much I liked Edward Cullen. I slipped into a pair of my jeans and an American Eagle v-neck top with a thin tank top underneath. I pulled the top layer of my hair up into a clip and started in on my makeup. I glanced in the mirror before running down the stairs and was surprised how good I looked. I should think about Edward more often if he helps me look better. I ran down the stairs and saw a note on the
table, it was from Charlie. It said he got home really early in the morning and went to bed. I shrugged and decided to choke down a pop tart and a glass of milk.
I grabbed my books and headed out to my truck. I was thankful to see that it had rained and most of the snow was gone. The drive to school was silent; I didn't even listen to music, which was very odd. I pulled into my usual spot and hopped out of the truck, careful not to slip on the small patch of ice. I spotted Angela and Jessica waving at me at the entrance to the first building. I smiled and waved back. I glanced around and caught glance at the black Volvo that had been parked at Edward's house, I smiled. I walked up to Jessica and Angela who were already in a conversation about whether Aeropostale or American Eagle was better. I however, was busy glancing around. Now, I know your thinking, 'Oh, Bella is looking for Edward!' but you're so wrong I mean-oh look there he is! I smiled as Edward waved goodbye to his friends and ran up next to me. He smiled that crooked smile.
"Hey Bella," I melted at finally hearing his voice. "Hey," was my brilliant response. Angela and Jessica glanced back at us and started giggling, I rolled my eyes. "So do you think we'll have any classes together?" I thought about it for a moment, "I have no idea, but I hope so," I mentally slapped myself for muttering the last part. But it did make him smile, so I didn't care. "Yea, me too," he winked down at me. I smiled, remembering his comment from the night before. He seemed normal today; maybe he really was just tired last night. I pushed the thought to the side and a little pixie like girl appeared next to me, wrapping her arm around my shoulders and smiling. "I hope you like shopping Bella, because you are going to die if you don't," she smiled up at Edward and he pulled her arm off of me. I smiled, "I'm guessing you are Alice?" I smiled; she was very friendly at least. "Oh my god, he told you about me!" she jumped around squealing.
I giggled throwing Edward a playful smile; he returned it with that crooked to-die-for smile. Must he always out do me? "Just a little," the next thing I knew she was hugging me, still jumping up and down, "We are going to be like best friends, you, Rosa, and I! We will be awesome!" she danced around and Edward shooed her away. She threw him a glare and then smiled at me, running over to some tall guy with messy blonde hair, Jasper maybe? "Sorry about that, she's a big people person," he smiled down at me. I nodded; he always made me forget how to speak or breath, this time both. "So I'll see you later then," I bit my lip at the question. He smirked, "Hope so, see ya Bells," he winked and then ran after Emmet and a beautiful blonde. I looked at the ground and smiled.
I sat in English tapping my pencil on my desk impatiently. I stared at the clock waiting for lunch, I was dying to see his eyes, his smile, to hear his voice, him. The teacher threw me a glare, and I bit my lip and stopped tapping. Then my leg started up, tapping on the floor. I probably sat there for a good twenty minutes staring at the clock and tapping something, anything. "Ms. Swan if you have somewhere to go, please stop by detention and drop this off for me," he smiled at me and handed me a pink slip as I was walking out of the classroom. I was about to object but he glared at me and I snapped my mouth shut. After spending half my lunch in detention I ran to the lunch room, a little pissed off I might add. I grabbed a bottle of orange juice, not really hungry and started walking towards Edward's table with all the others. I groaned as Lauren sat on the table, right next to him, in a way too short skirt. I walked up and Edward leaped out of his seat wrapping his arm around my waist and pecking my on the head. I felt
him take my breath; Lauren glared at me and then smiled at Edward. I felt my pop tart starting to come back up.
She walked away with her two friends (more like slaves) following her. Edward kept his arm around my waist; I pretended not to notice, not minding it there. "What was that about?" I raised an eye brow at him. Rosalie (I assumed) cleared her throat and Edward let my waist go. I mentally groaned, damn…
"Sorry, that Lauren chick was like," he frowned; I nodded, getting the picture. "Yea, she's the schools biggest slut," I rolled my eyes attempting to open my orange juice. I frowned when it wouldn't open. Emmet grabbed it, a huge smirk on his face, "Lemme get that for you," he winked and I wasn't sure what to do. Rosalie (Still assuming here) slapped his arm, and then smiled at me, "Hi, I'm Rosalie," I smiled, "Hi," was the only thing I could cough up. I saw Alice run into the lunch room and she danced over and sat down next to me. "Sorry I had detention because Jasper and I were um talking during class," I raised an eye brow. "I was just in detention Alice, I didn't see you," just as I said that Jasper sat down next to Emmet, smiling at Alice. She winked.
Everyone started cracking up. Alice frowned realizing what I said, "Well, um," she looked at jasper and he shrugged. "We don't really care if you were making out somewhere," Edward muttered and we all started laughing again. She pouted, even Jasper was laughing. "Anyways, this is Jasper, my boyfriend," Alice glared at him and I giggled. "So how was the car washing the other day Bella," Emmet piped up. I started laughing when Rosalie shot him a glare, "Well a guy with some dogs interrupted me so it's still pretty dirty," I didn't have to look at Edward to see the smile he flashed me. I felt my cheeks starting to burn. I gave Rosalie an apologetic smile; she smiled back, accepting it. "So I was thinking we could go swimming tomorrow because I have a feeling that the weather man was right about it being all sunny and nice out," Alice smiled. Before I could say anything Emmet piped up again, "Never bet against Alice, luck is always on her side," he glared at her and she smiled innocently. I smiled, "I'll go, if it's warm enough," I could have sworn Edward flinched beside me, but when I looked at him he smiled, but his face did look a little drained of color. "I'll go too then," he smirked at me, making my cheeks burn. Spending a day with Edward Cullen in a bathing suit, Damn it. I think I just set myself up for romance…
The Next Day…
EPOV-
I couldn't believe I said I would go. This was straight hell, now I was going to have to see her with less clothes on when I knew I couldn't have her. I was just getting over her fully dressed! God was surely out to get me. I sighed, grabbing a towel and heading into the kitchen where Emmet was choking down a bowl of cereal. "So you like, excited?" he smirked at me, I raised en eye brow innocently. "For what?" he laughed. "I can see right through you, you dumb ass. She's like scared from her old boyfriend and you're all over her," I didn't laugh. "No I'm not, I like her yea, but we are just friends," I glared at him. "Ha! I knew you liked her, I was just trying to get it out of you," he smiled proudly and laughed.
"I've already seen her in a bathing suit anyways," I commented. "So have I," he challenged. "But it wasn't that great, I wonder if she'll wear a different one," he raised an eye brow to me, I shrugged. "Don't ask me," I finished a glass of milk and we headed outside to my Volvo. I was curious to see what bathing suit she had, but I tried to push that thought behind me. I know what you're thinking, 'God Edward is such a pervert!' but it is nothing like that. I'm usually pretty good about my 'guy' feelings. So it's basically Bella's fault for being so damn beautiful! Yea, see, I'm not the bad guy!
Rosalie and Alice were picking up Bella and they were going to ride in Alice's Porsche while we picked up Jasper and met them in La Push. I drove a little faster than needed, but I wanted to see Bella. I wanted to see her eyes, her smile, her. The ride was quick, surprisingly.
When we did get there I spotted Rosalie and Alice in their bathing suits laughing. Alice had a pair of shorts on while Rosalie had a skirt. I climbed out of the car, glancing around unnoticed, trying to look for Bella. I spotted her getting a smoothie at the bar, but I couldn't really make out what she was wearing. Alice smiled at me and started giggling. Jasper wrapped his arms around her, while Emmet kissed Rosalie on the forehead. And then Bella started walking back towards us. She smiled and waved. I waved back, not able to unglue my eyes from her. She was wearing a pair of shorts; that were barely shorts, over a striped dark green and white bikini. Her eyes were sparkling and her smiled made me melt. I mentally slapped myself, stop staring you dumb ass!
She was suddenly next to me sipping her smoothie and laughing over something Alice muttered about Jasper. Emmet hit me in the arm and pointed to a group of our friends, "Dude, come one, let's go play football," I nodded and turned to Bella, she smiled. I almost lost my mind right then and there, "See you later, Bells," I winked and smiled my crooked smile that always made her blush. It worked; she was blushing when I turned to follow Emmet.
That day went by incredibly slow, mainly because I couldn't stop staring at Bella. We played football most of the time while her and the girls ran around the entire beach joking around. She even danced which reminded me that I had to ask her to dance before the night ended. A few guys went and talked to her, which made me really jealous when they would get her to smile, but then when they were gone she would always have this look on her face like she was dying for them to leave. She glanced at me a few times, I would smile or wink. I remembered the night when I ended up going home because I was 'tired'. God, I had accidently blurted out how her smile was adorable, not like that could cover it, but I thought she would have immediately kicked me out, but no.
When it was around sunset I decided it was a perfect time to ask her to dance. I walked over to her, she smiled at me innocently. "Hey you," her voice was like an angel. I smiled my crooked smile, "Would you like to dance, Bella?" she blushed, but nodded. I took her hand and led her to the dance floor, or, sand area I should say. She wrapped her hands around my neck and I rested my hands on her hips. Her skin was like silk, only much, much better. She didn't look at me at first, but she eventually locked her eyes in mine. I heard someone whisper that the song that was playing was 'By Heart' by Brooke Hogan. I never took my eyes off of her, like it was even possible if I could. Her eyes searched my face, and I simply smiled. The moment couldn't have been more perfect, unless I had been able to kiss
her that is, which I couldn't. I knew she needed just a friend, and I was trying to be that friend, but it was much harder than you would think. I totally forgot that she was wearing a bathing suit until I glanced down at my hands. I quickly brought my eyes back to hers and she giggled. Talk about music to my heart. I smiled, "You look really pretty tonight, Bells," damn couldn't I think of any other word to describe her? I'm a dumbass…
"Thank you," the song ended while another one came on. She smiled, "Not that I like Lindsay Lohan or anything, but I do like this song," her voice was light, soft. "And what is the name of this song," she shrugged. "I'm pretty sure it's called 'Magnet'," I smiled. "I didn't know you were a music maniac," she playfully glared at me, "You don't look like a guy who would like music your self," I laughed. I really did love music. That song soon ended also and I realized we were still dancing. I couldn't bring myself to drop my hands from her hips. She stared up at me. I was dying to know what she was thinking. She looked down, dropping her hands. I quickly let her go, even if it just about killed me. She smiled at me, "Thanks," I winked, "Anytime, Bells," she turned and walked back over to Alice and Rosalie who were in some funny conversation.
I felt a hand on my shoulder, "Dude, you are going crazy for her I swear," I punched Emmet in the arm and he jumped back laughing. "Ouch, damn Edward," he rubbed his arm and I laughed. "You're nothing but a big teddy bear," I joked. He smiled, "Least I'm not drooling over Bella," that was it. The next thing I knew I was chasing him across the beach. I glanced back to see Bella, Rosalie, Alice and Jasper laughing, even though there was one girl that I noticed, which of course was Bella.
The whole car ride home Emmet teased me about liking Bella, which I ignored. I kept my eyes ahead of me, on the car that she was in. I almost felt stalker like, but then I reminded myself I was just her friend, nothing more. I mainly thought about the dance we shared together. The moment would have been perfect with a little kiss, but I had to stay that friend that she needed. I thought about the peck on the cheek she gave me. I tried to tell myself it was just a peck, nothing more. But I spent the entire night thinking about her.
When we finally got home I wished I had asked her for her number; then I could have at least called her. I mentally slapped myself and decided I would just go to bed instead of walking around the house with nothing but Bella Swan on my mind. I sat I my bed, staring out my window at the moon. I had to try harder to be her friend, and nothing more. I was just going to hurt her more if I tried to be her boyfriend. I sighed. I had to stop thinking of her, I just had to. I closed my eyes, slowly drifting into sleep. And again, I dreamed of Isabella Swan. I dreamed of her and I, but not as 'Her and I' but as 'Us'…
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