A/N: Hey everyone!! (:

Thanks so much for the reviews on the last chapter!


And guys, when I say I'm really busy with school, I really do mean it. I have a lot of homework and crap to do all the time. And for me, school comes first. I really am sorry, but the past couple of months have been tough on me.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything, just the plot.

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Last time on The Foreign Hottie

"Oh my God!"

Startled by the sudden shriek, I jumped away from Edward. I felt woozy for a second at the quick movement. I squinted at dumbfounded Jacob with the bowl of popcorn in hand.

Jacob's eyes were wide with shock; it was almost funny to see him so stunned.

Jake looked at me, then at Edward. Then back to me again.

His lips twitched a bit as if he was trying not to smile. "What was that?"

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Edward looked calm as he got up from the couch and started soothing his clothes and his hair which was a complete mess since I ran my hands through it so many times.

I opened my mouth to say something, but nothing came out.

Jake still had a huge smile plastered on his face. "When did this happen?" he asked me.

I laughed nervously. "When did what happen?"

He waved his hand toward Edward and me. "THIS!"

"Oh-oh…you mean that!"

"Yes, that."

I smiled nervously as I fidgeted with my hands. "W-well it…um… I can totally explain Jacob."

He smiled warmly. "It's alright," he assured. "You don't have to. I think I better leave, I'll give you guys some alone time…"

I blushed, more embarrassed than ever. "No Jake-"

He cut me off replying, "No Bella, seriously. I have to go anyway." He started to head toward the door when he came to a sudden halt and turned around. "It's okay if I take the popcorn right?"

I cracked a smile. "Sure Jake, go ahead."

He grinned. "Thanks." He headed for the door again yelling behind him, "Happy birthday Bella."

Once I heard the door slam shut I immediately froze. My back faced Edward. I didn't know what to say or do. I tried to swallow to help my dried up throat.

The loud silence was getting annoying.

Edward cleared his throat, causing me to jump.

I turned around. Edward had his hands in his pockets nervously. He bit his bottom lip as he stared at me sheepishly, waiting for me so say something.

I gazed at his lips, wanting more than anything to feel them against mine again. The whole thing happened so quickly that I didn't even get a chance to actually enjoy it.

"We need to talk," I finally said, sounding braver than I felt.

Edward nodded, agreeing. He slowly walked over to me, cupping my hands with his.

I stared up at him, hoping we wouldn't talk and that he would just kiss me again. I didn't want to know how he felt about it. I was worried he didn't feel the same way I felt about him, and that he only kissed me because he felt bad for me. If that were the case then he was very good at pretending.

I walked over to my bedroom, still holding Edward's hand. I locked the door behind me. Edward's face was expressionless. I trudged over to my bed and sat Indian style on it.

I didn't dare look Edward in the eyes.

I heard him take a deep breath. "There is something you need to know." I kept my face down. I wasn't ready to see his expression. "Bella look at me."

I tore my gaze from the woodened floor. I regretted it immediately.

Edward looked nervous…almost scared.

I suppressed a gasp when I saw the look on his beautiful face. Instantly, my expression mirrored his. I was nervous as well.

He walked closer to me so that his face was just a few inches from mine. The sudden proximity made me dizzy. He placed his warm hands over mine as he knelt down on one knee.

His green eyes smoldered into mine as he said, "Bella I-I." He seemed to be struggling with his words. If I didn't know what he wanted to tell me in five minutes I thought I might burst.

"What is it Edward?" I croaked.

He bit his lip and shook his head. "I just never felt this way before."

My pulse quickened.

"Bella," he murmured, sounding tortured. "I don't know how to say this."

"Just say it," I urged gently.

He took a deep breath.

"I know we've only known each other for a couple of weeks…and I-I know you probably only think of us as just friends…but I feel that I need to be honest with you. I don't just want to be friends Bella. I don't. I want to be more.

His face only showed pure sincerity and truth. The intensity of his words made the room spin. He likes me too… I thought.

"It's just the little things you do that make me like you more and more each day. I love the way you talk in your sleep so loudly that it wakes me up. I love the way you have that determined look on your face when you're making a smiley face on your PJ sandwich with the peanut butter, even though it's going to get messed up eventually. I absolutely love the way you bite your lips when you're confused or hurt. The little things you do drive me crazy Bella, and I can't take it anymore."

I blinked.

I was 99% sure I was dreaming. This couldn't possibly be real, it just couldn't.

His eyes became wide as they searched through mine. "Well say something," he demanded breathlessly.

"I-I," I stuttered.

"You what!?" he chuckled seeming flustered.

"I don't know what to say," I replied lamely.

He sighed. "I don't expect you to feel the same Bella," he assured sadly.

There was an awkward pause. I stared down at my hands. "W-what if I told you that I felt the same way?" I stuttered quietly, almost incoherently.

Out of the corner of my eye I saw his radiant smile glowing so wide.

I knew then that things would be different. Somehow I knew I was going to be a lot happier than I was.

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"So…"

"So…" I echoed.

Edward and I have been grinning at each other for the past half hour. He didn't seem reluctant to jump start our new relationship and I couldn't help but feel eager as well.

We've been holding in how we felt for each other for so long… and now we could just breathe and relax into each other.

We were at the park near our house and swaying on the swings. It had been a nice evening to go to the park and because we had it all to ourselves; we wanted to take advantage of it. Most little kids don't go to the park late at night.

"Want me to push you?" Edward asked sweetly.

"Sure," I replied, smiling.

He made his way behind me and placed his hands on my hips. "Are you ready?" he breathed in my ear. My ear tickled from his breath and I trembled.

"Yep."

He pushed me lightly whiled he hummed a melody I didn't recognize. "Bella, remember that day during lunch when Mike Newton asked you out?"

"To his party…right? Yeah I remember."

"Well, what you don't know is that I got completely and utterly jealous when he did. I barely even knew the guy and I wanted to bloody beat him up," he laughed.

I blushed, knowing that I needed to confess too.

"Remember when Lauren asked you out?" I asked.

"Yes…"

"Well I wanted to rip her hair out when she did," I admitted.

I could practically hear him grinning. "Really?" he said triumphantly.

I laughed. "Cocky are we?"

Suddenly he stopped pushing me and stopped me from swinging anymore. I got up from the swing to look at him. "What?" I asked hesitantly.

He had a small smile on his lips. "Nothing, it's just…"

"Tell me," I whined.

He shook his head. "Never mind," he murmured. "I want you to push me now."

I can tell he wanted to change the subject and I frowned. I wonder what he was going to say. I was even more curious to know why he all of the sudden didn't want to tell me.

I tried to smile. "You want me to push you?" I asked in disbelief.

He shrugged and sat down on the swing I was just sitting on. "Sure," he replied. "Unless you're too weak; then you don't have to."

I smirked. "I am not weak."

He smirked back mischievously. "Then prove it."

I went behind him and pushed on his back. The impact made him swing just a fraction. "You push like a girl!" Edward teased.

I started laughing loudly. I pushed much harder and he went higher.

"I'm trying!"

"Is this seriously the best you can do!?" he chuckled.

I laughed even harder and could not push any longer. "You're so mean!" I teased. I clutched my stomach as the laughs escaped me.

Edward jumped off the swing in a fluid motion that made him look unbelievably sexy. His hair was all messy and he had a huge grin on his face.

He walked slowly to me until he was just a centimeter away. His chest was almost touching mine.

He gently brushed away my tears with his thumb. He whispered, "You look even more beautiful when you laugh." I reddened and hoped he couldn't see my blush in the dark. "And especially when you blush." He grinned.

Darn it!

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"You and Edward huh?"

Jacob leaned against the lockers with a smug look on his face.

I sighed. "I know what you're going to say Jacob."

He gawked at me innocently. "I swear I don't know what you're talking about."

I smirked. "You are going to say, 'I told you so,'" I imitated, using my best Jacob voice.

He chuckled. "Well actually, I was going to wait to say that until later. Like after I got all the details."

I snorted. "And what makes you think that I will tell you all the details?" I asked incredulously.

He grimaced. "What!?" he practically shrieked. "Why not?!"

I smiled a tiny bit. "It's personal."

I thought about how Edward had told me he was crazy about me just a couple of days ago. I smiled a little wider.

He pouted. "But-"

The school bell rung which made Jake jump. He growled, "You will tell me sooner or later."

I smirked maliciously. "And you will be late for class," I stated.

He glowered up at me and stomped stubbornly away to class.

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A/N: Again, I really am sorry for not updating sooner.

A lot has been happening in my life right not. My sister's wedding is coming up and everyone in my house is going crazy. I just had a death in the family and it affected me a lot.

I really do appreciate you guys who are so supportive, thank you so much.