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Saturday, November 23rd

It had been a month and half since I had been teaching, and I was happy to say I was getting good at it. I was at the stage where students were handing in essays and I could really get a grip on people's writing styles and trying to help them improve. I no longer 'popped in' after school to see the headmaster; he assured me he had every confidence in my ability to teach 'the boys'. The only thing that made me nervous were my morning English Lit class, where Edward would inevitably be. Since I saw him with that girl, and after my epic crying and vibrator session, I had decided the best policy would be to be polite to him and no more. It was made easier by the fact that he didn't talk to me while I was on my own, and only spoke to me during class. But it still made my insides go to jelly, and my body flush with heat. Thank goodness he couldn't tell.

Nowadays, I tended to spend my weekends alone, usually marking work and attempting to keep on top of washing. I would usually see Alice but she and Jasper were 'official'. It was slightly gross because whenever they were around, they were all over each other. Like rashes. It made me feel pretty lonely too, so I started distancing myself a bit to make it easier. Now I was just a loner teacher.

*Phone buzzes*

Or not apparently.

Bella! Me and Jaz are going to the pub tonight! Please please please come! Xoxo

I sighed and quickly replied.

Sorry Alice, got lots of marking to do. Besides, I don't want to be 3rd wheel with you and 'Jaz'! xx

There literally was a few seconds before my phone buzzed again.

You get your butt to the pub Miss Swan. You need the night off, and the drummer Jacob wants to meet you properly. Double date alert! And if you say no, I will come over! Xoxo

Alice was right, I did need the night off, and Jacob seemed pretty nice when I briefly saw him. And I really didn't want Alice to come over. I was deliberating when my phone buzzed again.

Isabella Marie Swan. I will come down there!

Ouch, no kisses! I quickly typed back.

Fine! I'll be there. Xx

Phone buzzed. Yay! Xoxo

I sighed and dragged myself over to my wardrobe. I should probably find something better than jogging bottoms and a hoodie to wear. I was debating a skirt when the memories of that night flooded back. Nope. No skirt. I opted for a pair of black skinny jeans and a dark green blouse with some flats. I looked at myself in the mirror, my hair looked alright, and I looked a bit tired but it'll do for a pub.

I decided to walk to the pub, thinking that I wouldn't be able to drive back if I was inebriated (which I planned to be). I walked in and Alice practically jumped on me.

"Bella! It's so good to see you again! How have you been?" She did seem to genuinely miss me; it made me feel pretty bad.

"Alice! I'm alright thanks, just busy. I'm sorry I haven't seen you much, it's just been so hectic!" I tried to give a convincing smile, and I did feel a bit relieved to be talking to Alice again.

"Aww Bella it's okay. Although I won't truly forgive you until you talk to Jacob. He is hot. I mean totally not my type, I like my guys blonde and called Jasper!" She turned around and winked at someone behind her, who then came over and put his arm around her.

"Are you talking about me again Alice? And you never introduced me properly to your friend." I couldn't help but feel a little sick at the way he looked at her. You could tell he adored her, and she him. They just fit so well together. I tried not to let my obvious jealously show.

"Oh of course! Jasper, this is my best friend Bella. Bella, this is my gorgeous man Jasper." He put his arm out to shake my hand and I took it. It was weird, I felt strangely comfortable and at ease around him. It was nice to not be so uptight all the time.

"Nice to meet you Bella." He gave me a warm smile.

"Nice to meet you too Jasper." And I smiled warmly back. I missed having friends.

"Oh and this is my fellow bandmate Jacob. He plays the drums." He gestured to the guy that came and stood next to him. Wow, I had forgotten how huge he was.

"Yeah we met briefly a little while back." I smiled up at Jacob, like literally had to tilt my head upwards to see him.

"Nice to meet you properly Bella." He didn't shake my hand, just smiled and relaxed against the bar. I wasn't sure, but I thought I saw his eyes look me up and down. Although I could be delusional, I did feel pretty tired.

After the introductions, we got a table and Jasper and Jacob offered to buy us drinks. I originally declined, but Alice shot me a look and ordered two drinks for us. I sighed, making a mental note to pay Jacob back later.

"So Bella, how's your new job going? You never told me you were teaching at Edward's school! You should have said!" Her comment snapped me out of my thoughts. Edward had talked about me to Alice? Oh god, what if he told her about that night? I tried not to show how freaked out I was getting.

"Um, it's great, lots of marking and work to do though. Well, I didn't know Edward went there, I was probably just as surprised as he was." I think I was more surprised than anyone on the entire bloody planet.

"Well he totally raves about you at home! He says you're really good and you pick out the interesting bits to discuss about. I hope he doesn't get a crush on you; that would be really awkward!" Alice pulled a cringey face and looked over to the bar to see where the guys had got to. I briefly closed my eyes and forced myself to breathe slowly. Awkward didn't even slightly cover it. I opened my eyes just as Alice turned back round. She looked over her shoulder and her eyes popped.

"Edward! What are you doing here? Does Mum know you're out?" I blanched. Crap, and double crap. Then I heard is silky, amazing voice.

"Well she knows I'm out, just not here." I could almost hear the smile in his voice. I heard Alice exhale in annoyance.

"Well you're lucky I'm in a good mood tonight, otherwise I would totally grass on you!" Alice giggled and Edward came up behind me.

"Miss Swan? I haven't seen you out in a while." He looked at me as he walked to stand next to his sister. Apart from their pale skin, they looked nothing alike. I tried to form a coherent sentence.

"You can call me Bella outside of school Edward." I tried to smile, but I knew this one wasn't very convincing. Alice chipped in quickly.

"I was just telling Bella about how much you rave about her English lessons, you never stop!" Edward stared furiously at his sister, giving her the dirtiest look. Alice carried on. "I mean, it's good that you're concentrating on lessons now, rather than going through girls like a box of chocolates. I mean Jessica, really? Why would you even go out with her? And then dump her the next day?" She sighed and shook her head. "Have I really taught you nothing?" Words could not describe how pissed off Edward looked. I couldn't help but smile a little.

"Hey Alice? Why don't you be nice and get me a drink. You know, being underage and all I can't get one." I could tell he was trying to smile nicely at her, even though he was pissed. Alice giggled. "Sure, why not?" She skipped off to go find Jasper at the bar. Great, now we were alone.

Edward took the seat Alice just vacated and looked at me. I risked a glance up and his eyes were smouldering at me, just like they did that night. They were a lighter colour tonight, not as dark as when we… well let's not think about that. To stop him looking at me I decided to bring up the Jessica thing.

"So, you've been dating a girl called Jessica then? Was that the blonde girl?" I couldn't help the bit of venom in my voice. He frowned in confusion, then like a switch, he realised what I meant.

"Ah, yeah. Well that was a girl called Lauren. Jessica is a brunette." He looked a bit nervous for once, the shoe seemed to be on the other foot. I must have given him a dodgy look, as he attempted to explain.

"I'm not a man whore or anything." I raised my eyebrows. "I'm not. I just find it hard to stick with a girl." My eyebrows stayed raised.

"So you just lead girls on and dump them the next day?" He looked uncomfortable now. What happened to the over-confident guy I met last month?

"Something like that I guess." Before I could retort about how bad his behaviour with women was, Alice, Jasper and Jacob returned with drinks. Jacob frowned when he saw Edward there, but only for a second. They all sat down around us, and an awkward silence ensued. Of course it was Alice who broke it.

"So where's Mike? We've nearly got the whole band here!" I quickly sipped my drink, thinking the quicker I finished it, the quicker I could go home and wallow in my bed. Jacob was the one who answered.

"Mike's currently consoling his best friend. I think her name's Jessica or something. She got dumped yesterday." Jacob shrugged, obviously not caring too much. I looked at Edward and raised my eyebrows at him again; he tried to supress a smile.

"Aww poor Jessica. Well maybe those two would get together, Mike's a nice guy." Jasper and Jacob nodded in agreement. Edward grimaced. I decided this was too painfully awkward to endure so I decided to leave. I went to get up.

"Sorry guys, I've got loads of work to do before Monday, so I'll love you and leave you." Alice frowned at me.

"But Bella! You need a night off!" She pouted at me. Oh not the guilt tripping again!

"Sorry Alice, we'll meet up next weekend I promise. Bye guys." I turned around to leave, hearing the guys mumbled goodbyes. I left the pub, looking forward to the 30 minute walk to clear my head, when I heard the door open behind me.

"Bella!" Three guesses who that might be. I turned around and Edward was there, the moonlight glinting off his pale skin, his bronze hair shining and eyes glittering. I tried not to melt on the spot.

"Bella, are you walking home? Let me walk back with you, I don't think Alice would forgive me if something happened." I was about to object but he caught up with me and began to walk. I hurried to follow.

We walked in silence for a bit, only talking when Edward asked which way to turn on a street. The tension was thick in the air; you could cut it with a knife. And some of it was definitely sexual. On my part anyway. I was snapped away from my sexual thoughts by noticing that Edward was staring at me.

"Bella, I think we should talk about that night." The one thing I really didn't want to talk about.

"What is there to talk about? We were drunk, we kissed, end of." I tried not to think about it otherwise I know I would blush. Edward kept staring at me.

"A kiss? That was more than a kiss Bella." He had his hands shoved in his pockets, but I could tell his fists were clenched.

"Edward, you are a student and I'm a teacher, we should never have done that." Yeah, I thought, we should have done more. We were nearing my flat now, and we both slowed down the pace. I didn't know whether he'd walk me all the way to my level, but we stopped outside the main door.

"I disagree." He looked at me, completely serious, but his eyes smouldered. "I can't help it Bella, when I first saw you, I knew I…" He took a deep breath; trying to control himself? "I knew I wanted you. Bad." I swallowed, trying to wet my now suddenly dry throat. How many weeks had I been waiting to hear that? How many nights had I dreamed about our first encounter? Too many.

I didn't know what to say. I wanted to say how much I wanted him too, and every time I saw him my insides fluttered and my underwear got a little bit damp. But I didn't, I just looked down and tried to hide my eyes. I felt Edward's fingers on my chin and he lifted my head up so I could look into his eyes. They were darker now than they were earlier, still smouldering, but like burning coal in a fire.

"And I think you want me too Bella. I can tell that you do. Stop resisting me." He bent his head down and kissed me just below my ear and down my neck. I should have moved away, told him to back off. But instead my eyelids fluttered closed and my head fell back a bit. His voice was husky now, deeper and more irresistible.

"You know you want me, why don't you just give in." He whispered the last two words into my ear. My resolve was cracking, my heart was hammering and my underwear was pretty damn wet. I could feel his smile against my neck.

"Your body wants me Bella," He kissed up my neck and along my jaw, his lips now millimetres from mine. I was caving; I couldn't resist him much longer. When he spoke, his lips moved gently against mine. "Just let go."

I opened my eyes and looked at the dark, lustful orbs that seemed to be looking right into my very being, my very soul. Before I could even process what was going on, my body moved forward, closing the gap between us.

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