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Ch 12

I got up the next morning and it was freezing, I looked out the window and watched with horror that it was snowing and that there was already a coat of snow on the ground. There was no way I was going to get through the day unscathed. All I knew was that I had stalled long enough and needed to talk to Edward about what happened in the warehouse. I just wasn't sure how or when I was going to do it.

I took a quick shower and put on a pair of jeans and a blue long sleeved shirt that Alice got me.

I got a granola bar for breakfast and headed for my truck. I was surprised to see that Charlie had put chains on the tires. At least I should be able to get to school ok.

When I pulled into the parking lot Edward was there waiting for me. I got my bag and started walking towards him. He met me half way.

"Why didn't you wait for me?"

"Bella, we both know that you and snow don't mix." He said chuckling.

"I don't know what you're talking abou…" I never got to finish because I slipped and fell.

Edward helped me up, "You were saying?"

"That I should be at home drinking hot chocolate safely away from this death trap?" I said brushing the snow off my jeans.

"Don't worry I'll protect you." Edward said pulling me closer to him.

"Oh you need help." I said poking him in the chest.

"My mom sent me to a psychiatrist but they said there was no help for me." He said dramatically.

"I believe it." I said laughing.

"Gee thanks."

"No problem," I gave him a quick kiss, "I'll see you at lunch."

I walked through the halls to get to my class. And who do I run into? Good old you know who.

"Hey Mike." I said in a not too pleased tone.

"Oh Bella, just the person I wanted to talk to."

Yeah I bet,

"What do you need to talk to me for?"

"I was wondering if you needed a ride to the party." He said and shrugged.

"Umm, Emmett is picking me up." Yes go me for quick thinking.

"Oh, well if Emmett cancels on you just give me a call." He said and handed me a piece of paper with his number on it. He winked at me, turned around and walked down the hall.

Ugh, why can't I be invisible? I got to my class and sat down next to Jessica.

"Hey Jess." I said unenthusiastically.

"Oh hi Bella, what's the matter?"

"Has Mike talked to you lately?"

"Um no, but I really wish he would." She said sadly.

Right then I had the greatest idea.

"Hey, I could try to hook you two up."

"Oh my god, would you really do that?"

"In a heart-beat."

"You're the best Bella." She said giving me a hug.

The day flew by, before I knew it, it was lunch time. I got in line, got pizza and fries and sat down next to Edward.

"Bella what are you eating!!" Alice exclaimed.

I looked down at my food, "It's just pizza and fries."

"Bella, I know you like your junk food and all, but you really need to start eating healthier. At this rate you're going to die of a heart attack before you turn 20."

We all stared at her; Emmett was the first to burst into laughter.

When we all calmed down Alice gave us a dirty glare and Jasper put his arm around her shoulder.

"Thanks for your concern but I'll be ok." I said, "Oh Emmett can you give me a ride to the party tonight?"

"Yeah, sure."

"Great."

I turned so that I could talk to Edward without being over heard, "Can you come over after school?"

He looked at me confused, "Sure."

"Good, we need to talk."

"Ugh Bella, you know those are the four most hated words known to man right?"

I smiled, "Don't worry, it's not like that."

"Great I feel so much better."

The Bell rang and Edward walked with me to biology. The teacher informed us that we would be watching a movie for the next three days of class. If I didn't know any better I'd say he was trying to bore us to death.

In gym we played dodge ball, or as I like to put it, hit Bella as hard as you can ball. Only they don't get me out first, oh no, they let a few of their team mates get out and then get every one whose on my team out except me, letting me think I have a chance. But then they all get a ball (cause I'm a poor excuse of an athlete and couldn't hit the brood side of a barn) and throw them all at me at once. Let's just say I'm going to have to wear long sleeved shirts for a while, otherwise my dad's going to think I'm getting into fights.

When the bell rang I got my things and went home. Edward had followed behind me so at least I wouldn't have to wait for him.

"Ok Bella I'm here, so what's this all about?"

"Um, I'm going to tell you something but you can't interrupt me while I'm telling you otherwise I'm never going to finish."

"I promise not to interrupt you."

"Alright, um, I decided to tell you about what happened at the warehouse. I told Jessica and Angela to go to the restaurant while I went to the bookstore, only on the way there this guy James started to follow me. He came up to me and said hello. I asked how he knew my name and he said they all knew my name, I just don't know how. Then he told me that his boss was very anxious to meet me and the next thing I know he hits me over the head with, well I don't really know what it was, but he hit me hard enough that I passed out. I don't know how long I stayed like that but I woke up and my hands and ankles were tied up and I had a gag in my mouth." I took a breath here comes the hard part, "Then I realized I was in some kind of warehouse, James kept touching my face telling me everything would be ok once we got to his boss, I think he said his name was Laurent, that's when I realized I still had my cell phone, so when James left the room I called you, when we hung up he came back and moved me into a different room where he fed me and took me to go to the bathroom. But he stayed in the bathroom with me so I wasn't about to go. Then he took me back and the next minute you guys show up, and well, you know the rest from there." I said sitting down and putting my head in my hands.

Edward didn't say anything; he stood there pinching the bridge of his nose with his thumb and forefinger.

He sighed and looked at me, "Thank you for telling me."

I just shrugged and changed the subject, "So are you coming with Emmett and I to Mike's?"

"No I need to go home first, but don't worry, I'll be there."

"Okay, well Emmett's going to be here in an hour so I need to get ready." I said getting up.

"That's fine, I'll see you there." He said walking toward the door.

"Edward, wait." I said walking up to him, "I love you." I pulled him close and hugged him as hard as I could.

Edward bent down to my ear, "I love you to Bella." He kissed my head and hugged me back, "I'll see you soon." He said and left.

I went to my room and looked for something to wear.

I soon gave up and called Alice,

"Hello?"

"Hi Alice it's Bella."

"I know silly, are you having fashion crises?"

"Um, yeah but how did you know?"

"I'm just good like that; anyway you're looking for something to wear at the party right?" "Uh-huh."

"That's what I thought. Hmm, let me think. Oh why don't you wear that blue top you just bought with your mini skirt?"

"Ugh, Alice that top is cut to low and me in a mini skirt come on."

"Don't argue with me just put it on."

"Okay, Okay will do. And thanks."

"No problem, I'll see you there." She said and hung up.

I looked in my closet and found the shirt and skirt she was talking about.

I put them on and looked at myself in the mirror. I can't believe I was going to wear this.

There was a knock on the door down stairs so I grabbed my shoes and left my room.

I opened the door and Emmett looked at me.

"Dang Bella, you look like a heart breaker."

"Gee, thanks." I said sarcastically.

"I'm being serious. You know if I didn't have Rose and you weren't dating Edward, I would definitely date you."

I blushed, "Can we just go please."

He grinned, "Sure."

I got into his jeep and put my seatbelt on. Mikes house wasn't that far from here and hopefully Edward was already there.

"You might want to stick close to me and Eddy tonight, because I think Mike might have some trouble keeping his hands off you."

"Thanks for the advice but I think I'll be fine."

"Ok, but don't say I didn't warn you." He said turning into Mike's driveway.

The house was packed full of people when I stepped into the house. Emmett left me to go sit next to Rose on the love seat. I on the other hand looked around for Edward.

I found him standing in the kitchen standing with his arms crossed looking uncomfortable

I walked over to him and stood next to him.

"You look like you're having fun." I said.

"Oh, tons." He said sarcastically.

"When did you get here?"

"Just now." He said looking at the crowd of people.

"Follow me." I said and took his hand. I took us outside and to a swing set I found in a corner where there weren't any people.

We sat on the swings not saying anything. Edward was fidgety, like he had something really important to say.

"What is it Edward?" I asked taking his hand.

"What? Oh I just have something on my mind." He said staring at the ground.

"Well I'm listening if you want to talk about it."

He sighed and looked me in eyes, "Bella you know I love you right?"

"Yeah, though sometimes I can't figure out why." I said and blushed.

"Bella," He said and got up off of his swing and stood in front of me, "You don't see yourself very clearly. You're my whole world; there isn't any way to express how much I love you."

"I love you to, but Edward why are you saying this, is something wrong." I asked getting concerned.

"No, I wanted to give you something."

"Oh, what is it?"

He reached into his back pocket and pulled out a ring. .God.

"It's a promise ring." He said.

I won't lie, I started crying.

"Bella what's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just," I took the ring and put it on my ring finger, "I really love you." I said and put my arms around his neck and kissed him putting all the love and passion I had for him in it.

We just held each other for a while. I didn't want to let him go, I was afraid he would disappear if I did.

"Do you want to go home?" Edward asked.

"Yeah, I don't really do parties."

Edward smiled and took my hand. We walked through the crowd and found Emmett and Rose making out on the couch. When Edward told him we were leaving Emmett gave him the bird. I just laughed, Edward shook his head in disgust. I told Alice that I would see her later and she pouted.

When we got to Edwards car I asked, "Do you want to come over for a while?"

"Sure but what about your dad?"

"He'll be asleep, won't even notice us coming in." I said.

"Then yes I would love to come over." He said smiling.

When we got to my house we quietly walked up the stairs and went into my room. Charlie had fallen asleep on the couch watching the football game.

"I'll be right back." I said and grabbed my pj's. I went into the bathroom and changed then brushed my teeth. When I got back in my room Edward was looking very comfortable lying on my bed. I lied down next to him and yawned. Edward pulled the sheets over us.

"You should get some sleep." He whispered.

"M'kay." I said sleepily.

That night I fell asleep in Edwards arms and it was the best night of my life.

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