Author's Note: I hope you guys liked the last chapter. I know it wasn't that good but it gave out a lot of information about our characters. Why didn't Alice specify anything about what happened when Edward and she were little kids? Why hasn't Edward specified the type of love between him and Alice? Muwhahaha... Enjoy!

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Pillow Talk and Dream Dates

"So who's this Emmett guy that you were talking about earlier?" Alice and I were still up talking about our pasts. She just couldn't get enough! I had already told her almost everything about my childhood and now she wanted to know about my brother? When was this going to end? We had Freshman Orientation in the morning and it was almost two! I had yet to ask hardly anything about her...

"Well, he's tall, buff, has brown curly hair, and was captain of the Wrestling team in high school. He actually just graduated from here last year." There was no way to tell her everything about Emmett in one night. There were so many things to tell and we only had so much time to tell them in.

"He sounds amazing. And he's out of school and everything. Wow. How long have you known each other?" She got all of that out in one breath.

"Well, I've known him since I was born. I really love him and I know that he loves me, too. He's really protective of me and helped me through the break-up last May. He's been there for me through eveything." It was still a bit over-whelming to think about everything. When his father had died and his mom remarried, I don't think that she was expecting to get pregnant so quickly. He had been told over the course of his childhood that his father, Phil, had been a good man. (Muwhahaha - forshadowing, perhaps? Wait until Emmett's past is unveiled...)

"He sounds even more magnificent. How did you get such a great guy?"

Wait - did she think that Emmett was my boyfriend? Why would she think that? I quickly re-thought all of the details of what I had told her and Edward. If I looked closely, I could see how it be misconstrued. What if that's what Edward had thought? What if he thought that I was seeing someone and that they were moving down here to be close to me? Oh, snap. This was not going as planned.

"Um, Emmett's not my boyfriend. He's my older brother." I could see the shock on her face. That only confirmed what she thought about me and my brother.

"Wow. I'm so sorry, Bella. I didn't know." She really did look sorry. It wasn't really her fault. I guess anyone could make that mistake.

"It's all good, Alice. I understand. So, now that we've moved past the subject of my love life, tell me more -" I was cut short.

"We have not moved past this subject. I have to know everything. Are you seeing anyone? If not, is there anyone you're interested in? Have you seen any cute guys since you arrived on campus? Are you single?" I had no idea that a person that small could say so much in one breath.

"Um, no, yes, yes, and yes. I think that answers all of your questions. Why do you ask, Alice?" I scooted closer to her. We were sitting in the floor and she was hogging the Doritos.

"Well, I've been told that I can be a bit of a matchmaker if I have all of the necessary information about people. I was just trying to see if there's anyone that I would know that would be a good match for you." She popped open another orange soda when she was done and chugged half of it. It was a good thing to know that she could be so blunt.

"Well, do you think that you have anyone for me? But you should know that I absolutely refuse to date anyone with a deep country accent. It's just so unattractive. Does that limit my chances at all?" Maybe she could help me after all.

"Well, I do have one in mind but I need to make sure if he's interested or not. There's no reason for him not to be but if he isn't, that's his problem. And what's wrong with having an accent? I, for one, find it extremely sexy." She would. Her boyfriend was not only Adonis incarnate, but he also had a slight hint of a distant British accent. But I had said a Country accent....

"I just don't think that having a country accent is all that appealing." I was being honest. Emmett was originally from Tennessee and, even though he hadn't spent his whole life here, it still managed to slip sometimes.

"Whatever. You'll just have to take who I pick for you. Beggers can't be choosers, Bella." With that, she stood and got in her bed. I just hoped that she fell asleep before I did. If not, this was going to be a very awkward first night.

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Edward POV

They say that if you dream about someone, that that person was thinking about you. I didn't know if it was true but I really wanted it to be. When I went to sleep, I was thinking about Bella. The way, when she smiled, you could see slight dimples in her cheeks. When she laughed, it sounded like a melody of bells. When she spoke, it sounded like music. The way her hair smelled was just amazing. Maybe she dreamed of me. She had reason enough to. If it's true that you dream of someone because they were or are thinking about you, then Bella was thinking about me.

Bella and I were standing in an empty meadow. The sun was shining and glistening off her hair. We were walking, our hands intertwined, towards a small brook. The water was bubbling over smooth stones, creating a gentle feel to the atmosphere. I didn't know why we were there but I was glad we were.

We were talking about what we had just spent the afternoon doing. We had gone out to a late lunch, caught an afternoon movie, and then taken a walk through the park before ending up where we were. It had been amazing. The only problem was that I had yet to meet her perfect lips with my own. They seemed to be taunting me. That was all I could think about.

We sat down on the grass but not before I placed a blanket that I just so happened to have under my other arm on the ground. We sat there talking for an endless amount of time before laying back and watching the clouds pass over-head. It was amazing just being in her company.

The last thing I remember about that dream was a slight melody playing in the background, as if it were a song in a movie. I had to remember it.

As soon as I woke up the next morning, I went straight to my box of sheet music on my desk. I had to get the notes down before I lost them. I had to have them for later. I was going to compose something so sweet, so gentle that it could only be personified in Bella Swan.

By the time I was finished writing, my room-mate, Jasper had woken up and was getting ready for Freshman Orientation. We were supposed to meet Bella and Alice there. Only, he didn't know about it yet. He walked up behind me and put a hand on my shoulder as he leaned over, trying to peek at what I had just completed.

"What's that, Eddie?"

I tried to hide it away under a book but he had still seen it.

"It's nothing that you should be concerned about, Jazzy," I seethed back at him. Two could play the nick-name game. He knew how much I hated being called 'Eddie'! My sister and he just could not get enough of calling me by that name.

"Whatever. You can write whatever you want but you should probably get dressed. Orientation starts in less than twenty minutes and I want to get a good seat." He threw me a shirt and some jeans as he said this. He was such a goodie-two-shoes sometimes. All he had ever cared about was school, getting good grades, and kissing some major ass. I guess when people said 'Everything's bigger in Texas' that they must have been talking about ego, brains, or both.

"I'll meet you down in the commons in five minutes. I have to find my shoes," I said as I got up and started pulling my shirt over my head.

"Here they are. Now, hurry up!"

"I'm coming, I'm coming."

Always the patient one, that Jasper Whitlock. Rose's parents - the Hales- had adopted him when he was three and still went by his 'maiden' name among friends. I guess I could understand that seeing how as-

"Hurry your ass up, Eddie!" I was going to have to deck him sooner or later. I slid on my shoes and ran my fingers through my unruly hair as I walked out the door.

"Oh, you should probably know that we're, uh, kind of, meeting Alice and a friend at the door." I had to kind of mumble it because I didn't want him to be totally peeved at me.

"Ya know, ya probably could have told me that a bit earlier." He was always the blunt one.

"Well, pardon moi. I didn't know I had to run my plans by you every time I wanted to spend time with my sister. Next time, I'll call first, Mom." He was going to love that.

"For the last time, I am not your mother!" he whispered-yelled. We were almost to the door to the stairs now and people were staring. What had crawled up his butt?

"Sorry, I just don't feel like dealing with this stuff this early in the morning." We were outside now and making our way across campus. There were other Freshmen swarming across the campus, moving in the same direction as we were. Maybe we should have left a bit earlier.

We made our was up to the door and saw Alice standing by herself. I frowned. Where was Bella?

"What's the matter, Edward? You look like someone just smashed your Baby Grand to bits." Jasper was now playing the part of caring best friend.

"It's nothing. Let's just go meet Alice." Even I could here the slight disappointment in my voice. We made our way to where my sister was standing and I saw her eyes light up at the sight of us. What was going on with her? And where was Bella?

"Hey guys! What took you so long?" How could anyone be so chipper this early in the morning? It was only 7:30! She must be doing crack...

"Mr. Slow Britches over here," Jasper nudged me as he called me by another nick-name that I loathed (no matter how true it could be at times)," didn't want to leave. He was writing down some new song of his.''

"It's not a song. It's a- " I stopped myself before I could give away what I was working on. They had no business knowing. It was private. "Nevermind, it's not important. Where's your friend?" Maybe if I sounded non-chalant about it, they wouldn't pick up the true curiousity in my voice.

"She's just running a little late. She was right behind me when I left. She should be here any minute." I could tell that Alice was up to something. I just didn't know what.

"Hey guys! Sorry I'm late." I turned to see Bella running towards us and felt my face instantly brighten. Could everyone else see the huge smile I felt spread across my face? It looked like she was holding back a smile of her own. Was I the only one to notice that? She was wearing an outfit that made me feel like I was drooling. The v-neck only allowed the slightest glimpse of her chest but it was enough to get my heart racing. The jeans she was wearing were low enough on her hips that they looked as if they would fall off at any minute. Maybe I should cover her up a bit...

"It's ok. I was just telling Jasper and Edward where you were. What took you so long?" Alice threw her arm around Bella's shoulders as we started walking toward a section of the last four empty chairs that were together. How were we going to work out this seating arrangement? There may have been four chairs together but they were two and two. They were in two rows, two chairs side by side. Who was sitting by whom?

"Ok, Bella, you sit by Edward. And I'm sitting by Jasper. Everyone got that?" I could tell by the look on her face that she was not taking no for an answer. So, I just nodded and went to take my seat.... beside Bella.

As we took our seats, I could think of nothing else but Bella's body only inches from my own. I could feel the electricity between us again. Had she felt it in Barnes and Noble yesterday? Through the whole Orientation, all I could do was think about her next to me. (I really wanted to stop it here but I figured out something to make this chapter a bit longer. Don't you guys love me?)

"Are you ok?" I heard an angelic voice beside me and turned to be met with a pair of big brown eyes. I had to shake my head to clear it. Did she have any idea what she did to me?

"I'm fine," I whispered back. Orientation was almost over but I couldn't wait to talk to her.

"Are you sure, Edward? You look like you want to get out of here." Why did she sound like she was disappointed? Didn't she know that I wanted to be here? To be right beside her?

"No, I'm fine. I just have someone - I mean - something on my mind." Did she catch my mistake?

"Oh, ok." I could hear the disappointment in her voice. What was the matter? Had I said something wrong?

We sat in silence for a little while longer before we were dismissed. Registration for classes didn't start for two more days so we had plenty of time to get acquainted with our fellow students. Bella, Alice, Jasper, and I all stood and made our way outside. Alice and Jasper got a bit ahead of us, leaving Bella and me in the midst of our fellow classmates. We were right in the middle of the swarm. Without thinking, I grabbed her hand and pushed our way to the door. As soon as I linked my fingers in her's, I felt a spark of electricity run through my body. She stiffened but then relaxed at my touch. Did that mean she had she felt it, too?

We finally got to my sister and Jasper. Alice was leaning against the wall, batting her eye lashes while Jasper was leaning over her, supporting himself with one hand on the wall. What had happened in the time I had left them alone? Was I missing something?

"Ahem," I coughed. Jasper pulled away from my laughing sister and she stood straight up. It didn't really make a difference in her petite form. I didn't miss how her eyes darted down to mine and Bella's intertwined hands and then back up to my face. I had some explaining to do later. Maybe I could just make sure that we weren't left alone for the next few days. I still didn't let go of Bella's soft, warm hand. She made no movement to do so either. That was a good sign.

"We were just talking, Edward. Nothing to go ballastic over," Jasper said. I didn't have any idea what was going between the two of them but I didn't know if I wanted to know or not. Bella's grasp was slowly slipping from mine and I didn't know if I should tighten my own or let her go. I got my answer when Alice grabbed her other hand and pulled her to her, making me let go of her own grasp. I instantly felt the loss of warmth.

"Alice, it's ok. I can take care of myself, " I heard bella mutter. What was that about?

"Jasper, let's go. We're obviously not wanted here." Jasper pulled from the wall he was leaning against and stood by my side just before my sister grabbed both of our wrists. Oh, no. I knew that look. My sister was up to something. And I had a strong feeling that all four of us were involved.

Additional Author's Note: Ok, how much do you guys hate me for stopping it there? Britches is a word that we use here in Tennessee that means 'Pants' or 'Trousers' J.S.Y.K. I know these last few chapters have been short but I promise to make up for it later or in story content or maybe even both! Please don't hate me! Just note that Bella still thinks that Edward and Alice are dating, not siblings. What does this entail for their relationship? What was that thought that Edward didn't get to finish b/c of Jasper? What was taking Bella so long to get ready? When does Emmett return? What will Edward do if he finds out that Emmett and Bella are siblings - not dating? Many questions to still be answered. Now - Review! Click on the little box right below this line... there ya go!!