Bella POV:
It had been a week since the Tokyo incident and sadly things had not changed between Rosalie and Emmett.
Edward and I had tried to get them to meet up somewhere, but both their stubborn attitudes and the media made that nearly impossible.
I also got some new friends known as the paparazzi. Usually I'm caught in the middle of them because they where aiming for the perfect shot of Rosalie, but now I was their target.
I was staying with Esme and Carlisle after much protest from me, but they insisted that with my leg I would need help and Esme could help me.
I also hadn't seen Edward since we got back to LA. When we schemed about Rosalie and Emmett it was always over the phone.
Today was Friday and Esme was going to take me to the college campuses to apply for school.
I was showered and ready by 9am. I crutched my way down the hall and into the kitchen. Thank goodness Carlisle and Esme gave me the downstairs suite, I wouldn't have been able to crutch my way up and down the stairs.
I entered the kitchen where Esme was busy washing the dishes from breakfast. When she saw me her face immediately lit up.
"Well good morning dear" she smiled. "I have breakfast set out for you." She nodded towards the plate that was lying out on the breakfast bar.
I smiled graciously at her. "Thank you Esme."
I looked at the plate. It was filled with pancakes, sausage, eggs, and hash brown.
"Esme you don't have to cook this much for me, I could just settle for a breakfast bar." I replied feeling guilty. I knew she never made breakfast when it was just her and Carlisle.
She just smiled. "No no Bella really, I love to cook and you just give me the perfect excuse."
I smiled at her and she nodded again towards my plate.
"Well hurry eat up, Edward will be here in an hour to pick you up and take you to the campuses." She said and I stopped mid bite.
"Edward?"
"Yes I have a meeting with the interior decorator, we are redoing our mantel." She replied.
I just nodded and she went back to the dishes. I looked towards the mantel you could see in the living room. It was a small marble one that hung over the fireplace, I couldn't help but gape at it. It wasn't because it was beautiful, it was actually quite boring it was what was on it that amazed me.
It was an Academy Award, an Oscar. I had completely forgotten Esme had won one. She was an actress, and a great one at that. After she married Carlisle she just quit. It was the biggest story for awhile. There were rumors that she was fired for having an affair with her boss or that she had been pregnant and lost the baby, but I knew Esme and I knew the only reason she quit was because she wanted to be completely devoted to her family, to Carlisle.
After that thought I finished as much of my meal as I could. Esme was an amazing cook, but I had always had a small appetite.
"Thank you Esme, that was delicious."
"No problem dear."
She took my dish and began to wash it too.
"Esme you don't have to do that really I could help out around here."
"Oh nonsense Bella, your leg is broken and you are my guest I would never have you do such chores."
"Okay" I said apprehensively.
"Hello!" I heard someone call as the door closed. It was Edward.
"Hello dear" Esme greeted him with a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"How have you been Esme?" Edward questioned.
"Oh, just fine, just taking care of our guest" She winked at me and smiled.
"And how have you been Bella?" Edward asked.
"Good, Esme has made me feel right at home."
Edward smiled at Esme "Well that's good" then he turned back to me "Are you ready?"
"Uh, yeah" I said and blushed as he looked straight into my eyes.
"Well, lets go"
Edward helped out to his Volvo. I didn't understand why he drove a Volvo when he could have any car he wanted, so I decided to ask.
"Not to insult your car or anything, but why do you drive this when you could have any car you wanted?"
He looked at me confused at first then recognition dawned on his face and he smirked.
"A Volvo looks much less conspicuous don't you think?" he asked and I shrugged.
"I guess."
"I drive the Vanquish when I'm out on business or special occasions."
"Oh, so taking me to apply for college courses isn't a special occasion?" I asked sarcastically.
Edward looked like a deer caught in the headlights I couldn't help but laugh.
"I'm kidding Edward" I laughed and he began to laugh to but quickly sobered up.
"Have you talked to Rosalie lately?" he asked.
"Um last night I called her, why?"
"Emmett wants to talk." He said.
"Oh, well it's about time" I said.
"Yeah I think he's finally going to tell Rose everything, when she was hurt he finally realized that all that other shit didn't matter."
"finally" I murmured.
Edward just laughed and nodded. "Rosalie's going to be in the recording studio tomorrow so Emmett was thinking he would surprise her there with some flowers or something."
"Awh that's sweet"
"Yeah I'll be in the studio tomorrow with Rosalie anyway if you wanted to come with me, maybe check out the new songs, I could pick you up in the morning?"
He asked. I didn't really have to think about it I just answered.
"Yeah that would be cool."
Oh my god what did I just agree to? Was I mistaken or did Edward Cullen just ask me to hang out with him? Edward and I were friends yes, but we never really talked or anything. He was so much sweeter than I had originally thought.
The rest of the conversation passed with ease as we talked about the college courses I was planning to take and Edward talked about some ones that he would like to take someday.
When we finally arrived to the campus I didn't want to get out of the car. Could I actually be starting to like Edward Cullen? I knew I had always had a crush on him, but to signifigintaly like him was another thing all together.
"Well Esme will pick you at 3:30." he said.
"Right, well I see you tomorrow" I replied as he helped me out of the car and handed me my crutches.
"Thanks for the ride again"
"No problem" he smiled that crooked grin of his that had me weak in the knees, well knee.
"Okay well bye" I smiled and I could feel the blush heating up my face.
The rest of the day passed smoothly. I was going to be taking several classes at the college starting in the fall. I would be taking Journalism I, English AP, and photography. I was so excited and couldn't wait.
Esme was there to pick me up at exactly 3:30 and when we got home I called Rose and she three wayed Alice I told them all about the whole Edward thing.
"Wait a minute!" Alice screeched so loud I had to hold the phone away from ear.
"Jesus Alice!" I heard Rosalie yell back.
"Are saying Edward Cullen asked you out on a date!" she screeched again only thankfully this time not as loud.
"Going with him to listen to Rosalie record is not a date Alice, it's just two friends hanging out." I said smoothly.
"Um" Rosalie interjected "It's Edward Cullen he isn't exactly the most romantic, going to the studio is his version of a date."
I could feel myself pale instantly.
"Guys I just agreed to a date with Edward Cullen what am I going to do!"
They both seemed to laugh at my obvious discomfort.
"Don't worry about Bella, Rosalie will be at the studio to help you out if you need it and I'll come over in the morning to help you get ready." Alice said.
"Um okay, that sounds good I guess" I replied.
"What time did he say he'd be there?"
"Um 9 am."
"Okay I'll be there at 7" Alice said.