I was sitting in my apartment while I tried to figure out something to do. Since Owen wasn't here and I couldn't go to the Cullen's I really bored. I decided I was going to study, only I couldn't find my Shakespeare text book. I looked everywhere for the damn book, but I couldn't find it. It was only after I spent an hour looking for it did I remember that I left it at Owen's apartment. Since I really had nothing to do, I decided I was just going to go over and get it.
I pulled up to Owen's apartment complex, and I saw something that honestly didn't surprise me. Owen was walking up the steps with a blonde securely attached to his lips. I wasn't hurt by this discovery, but I was... I don't know what I was feeling, but I know it wasn't a good feeling. If he can sneak around then so can you I thought as I put the car in reverse. I texted Alice for the directions, and drove off towards the Cullen's house. I pulled up and saw Alice sitting on top of her car waiting for me.
"Hello Alice." I said with a smile.
"I'm glad you came, but I thought Owen didn't want you to come." she said.
"It's like you said, why should it be up to him." I said dryly.
"What happened?" she asked noticing my tone.
"Nothing I didn't already know." I said. "I don't want to think about it, let's go see Esme." I said.
"Ok come on." Alive said as she pulled my arm. "Esme"
"Bella darling, it's so good to see you." Esme said as she pulled me in for a tight hug.
"I missed you, Esme." I said as I returned her hug.
"How have you been?" she asked.
"I'm great." I said.
"Bella. " Emmet yelled.
"He..." I started to say but was cut off by Emmet's bone crushing hug. "Emm.. can't bre...athe."
"Oh sorry, I forgot you still breathe." Emmet said as he placed me back on the floor.
"Where's Edward?" I asked.
"He's probably still in his room. Why don't you go up and get him." Alice suggested.
"Ummm... Are you sure?" I asked.
"Positive." she said as she pushed me towards the stairs. "Follow the music."
I listened to Alice and followed the music. His room was on the third floor, just like the house in Forks. I softly knocked on the door and waited for him to answer.
"Bella, what are you doing here?" he asked when he opened the door.
"Alice sent me up." I replied.
"Well come on in then." he said as he stepped to the side, so I could get into the room. His room was oddly similar to his old one, but I didn't say anything about it.
"Nice room." I complimented.
"Thank you. I thought you weren't going to come." he said.
"Last minute change of heart, I guess." I said.
"Oh, so Owen is ok with this now?" he asked while he gestured between the two of us.
"I wouldn't know." I said.
"What?" he asked.
"He doesn't know I'm here." I said.
"Oh." he whispered. "Are you nervous for your wedding?" he asked with a slightly pained expression.
"I'm a little nervous. Nothing to bad." I said.
"What are you nervous about?" he asked in a soft voice, while he moved a piece of hair out of my face.
"Ummm" I said, while I tried to control myself. He makes it a lot harder just to be his friend when he does that. "What I'm really nervous about is embarrassing myself in the first dance."
"Why?" he asked.
"Edward you of all people should know that I can't dance." I said.
"You can dance." he stated.
"No I can't." I said as I watched him get up and changed the song to a slower one.
"Yes you can." he said as he pulled me to my feet and wrapped one arm around my waist, and the other holding my hand. I have to admit I did pretty good when I danced with Edward. "I told you can dance."
"Ok, let me rephrase that, I can only dance when you're my partner." I said with a laugh, but stopped when I noticed Edward's serious expression.
"Maybe I'm meant to be your partner." he said in a way that made me know he wasn't talking about dancing anymore.
"Edward." I tried to say as a warning but it came out a little too breathy for my liking.
"Yes, Bella?" he asked.
"Mayy…be we should go down stairs." I forced myself to say.
"Alright." he said as he dropped my hands and led me towards the door. I had to leave that room before I did something I would regret, but the funny thing is I don't think I would regret it.
We spent the rest of the afternoon, just sitting around and reminiscing about old time. We talked until we had to leave for work. Edward tried to get me to ride with him, but I couldn't leave my truck here, so unfortunately I couldn't. The drive to the diner gave me time to think about what Edward said in his room. It couldn't be true I'm not meant for him.
"Bella, don't you think it's time for a new car." Rosalie teased.
"No, I love my car, so I don't see a reason to buy a new one." I said. "But that doesn't give you permission to buy me one either." I added when I saw the familiar look in Alice's eye. She always got that look when she was thinking about buying me something.
"Your no fun." she pouted.
"Come on, let's get inside." I said. Work went on as usual, but I found that it was a lot more fun when I had the Cullen's with me. They made working there fun. With Rosalie's looks of disgust and Emmet's sense of humor, it's hard not to have a good time. I was clocking out when the Cullen's came over with those damn puppy dog eyes.
"What is it now?" I asked.
"We just want to see your apartment." Alice said while looking directly in my eyes.
"Umm… I don't know, it's kind of messy right now." I said.
"Bells, we saw your room in Forks. I don't think anything could get messier." Emmet teased.
"Uhhh…"
"We promise we won't stay long, we just want to see it." Jasper said, as I felt a sense of agreement wash over me. I glared at him when I realized what he was doing and he quickly stopped.
"Fine." I mumbled as I went over to my car. "You can just follow me if you want."
I drove the five minutes it took to get to my apartment, and got out of my car. I only stopped when I noticed the horror-stricken expression on the Cullen's faces.
"What?" I asked.
"Bella…No." Alice said while she shook her head at my apartment building.
"What's wrong with my apartment?" I asked.
"It's a dump." Emmet said bluntly.
"It's not that bad guys." I said as I made my way up to my floor.
"You cat live here Bella." Edward said while he took in the inside of my apartment.
"And why not?" I asked as I crossed my arms over my chest.
"Because this place can't be safe." Edward said.
"Well it's the best I can afford, so it's going to have to work." I said.
"Come move in with us." Alice said hopefully.
"I don't think Owen would be too happy about me moving into my ex boyfriend's house, and besides I'll be moving into Owens apartment, in about 6 days." I said. I noticed that when I talked about the wedding the Cullen's got very quiet, almost as if they were trying to pretend it wasn't coming up. I quickly changed the subject to something happier. We talked until I fell asleep.
"Sweet dreams, my love." was the last thing I heard before I slipped into a deep sleep.
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