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Chapter 8

Dazed and Confused

EPOV

"Yes!" She screamed and attacked my lips yet again.

I smiled into the kiss when she finally pulled back. She had the most breathtaking smile on her face and I know for a fact that I am grinning like an idiot too.

"So, I know we are going a bit out of order, but would you like to go out on Friday night?" I asked her, giving her a lopsided grin.

"Of course, I would love too, but do you think we could still hang out and stuff during the week?" She asked with a small blush on her cheeks.

"Well yeah!" I said in a well duh tone, which caused her to push me away and playfully glare at me.

"So, what time does your father get home today because if it is later we could go to my house for dinner tonight, I know my family would love to see you again."

"Um…Well he works till 6, I was thinking of just making dinner for him and me tonight, maybe some other time?" She says nervously. I just smile at her, nod my head, and give her a light peck on her lips. Just as I pulled back her phone goes off.

BPOV

I would love to go to Edward's house for dinner and everything, but I really should spend some time with my Dad. There will be plenty of times when he will be working extremely late and I am hoping that I will be able to go to Edward's then. I hate staying by myself.

After I answer he gives me a chaste kiss and as soon as he pulls back my phone goes off. I groaned because I know that ring tone, it's Jake.

"Excuse me; I'm going to take this. I'll be right back." I got up and gave him a small smile.

"Hi Jake."

"Hey Bella, I really think that we need to talk. You know I am not entirely stupid. I have friends back there Bella. I have heard from someone that you are dating someone else now!"

I groaned as I heard what was coming out of Jake's mouth. I knew he had friends back here still, but I honestly didn't think about all this. I mean, I was going to tell him at some point, but I knew it was too soon for him to be happy for me. And I was right, he is mad, hurt and upset.

"I was going to tell you Jake, but I honestly didn't want to do it like this. I knew you would need time to get over things, but I have been over them for a long time. You knew that, but you held onto me anyway. I am happy, and before you go postal, I just started a thing with Edward today. I have not cheated on you at all!"

"Bella, it HASN'T even been a DAY! You are already with someone else? Did I mean that little to you? You know I love you and want you happy, but shit, a day?"

I sighed into the phone, knowing that he was hurting. I loved Jake and he knows I do, but I have never been in love with him. That is why it is so hard for me to talk to him right now. I know I screwed up by kind of jumping into things with Edward, but I was past all the stuff with Jake.

"Jake, I know how long it's been for you, but it has been longer for me. I know you hate to hear it, but I love you Jake, but I am not in love with you. I'm glad you want me happy, and Edward does make me happy. We are just at the getting to know you stage it's nothing serious okay. I should have probably taken more time, and who knows I might, but it is my choice Jake, not yours okay."

"Whatever Bella, I will be up there in a month and I have a surprise for you. I hope you are ready for it. I will see you then."

He hung up after that. Boy, a surprise was something that I didn't need and I didn't want Jake here in a month either. I will be dreading seeing him again. It shouldn't be like this, he is my or was my best friend. I drop to my knees as I replayed the conversation in my head. All the hurt, anger, and sadness in his voice broke me. Maybe I am taking things to fast; maybe I should tell Edward that I don't want to do this.

"Edward, can you come in the kitchen please?" I called out to him. A minute later I heard him coming through the hall.

"What's up Bella? I heard some of that if you want me to leave I can." He said a little dejected. I tried to say something and I ended up just looking at him with sadness in his eyes. Why can't I tell him to stay? Do I want him to stay? Maybe it's best if he goes.

Almost like he read my mind I hear him whisper, "I'm sorry I pushed you." And he turns and walks out of the kitchen and then I heared the front door close.

EPOV

As she got up and walked to the kitchen to answer the phone I got a bad feeling something was going to happen. When I heard "Hi, Jake" I knew there would be trouble.

I sat in the living room and stared at the ceiling trying my hardest not to listen to the conversation. It was rather hard because Bella was trying not to yell. She was telling him about me. I wonder how he found out about us.

I tried to calm myself so I didn't go in there and make her more uncomfortable to let her know that I was aware of what they are arguing about. I zoned out for a few seconds then I heard what I never wanted to, "I should have probably taken more time, and who knows I might…"

After I heard that my heart broke. I made her do something she didn't want to do. I'm the rebound guy. I forced her into this decision, she'll hate me eventually and then I'll be heartbroken. I ran my hand through my hair and then I heard her start to cry.

I really wanted to go to her and comfort her, but I think I have pushed myself on her too much. If she wanted me to I will be there if not I will stay here.

"Edward, can you come into the kitchen please?" She called out. I knew she would want to talk about something, and I get up and slowly make my way to the kitchen. I need to just stay calm and let her talk don't push her. I thought

"What's up Bella? I heard some of that if you want me to leave I can." What the hell? Why did I just say that? I glanced at her and the look on her face said she was contemplating it.

I couldn't stand it anymore, after a few minutes, which felt like forever, I did the only thing I could do to make it easier for her. I whispered that I was sorry for pushing her and turn and walk out the front door.

I stopped on the steps to calm myself down and I tried to take deep breaths and tell myself this is what she needs. I walked to my car and opened the door and just I was about to get in, the front door of the house was flung open and Bella came sprinting down the steps towards me.

"Edward!" She yelled as she made her way down the drive way.

I looked up just as she reached me and saw that she was still crying. I reached my hand up and wiped away the tears and she leaned into my hand.

"I am so sorry Bella, I should have given you time and space and not made this harder on you than it already….." I was silenced by her putting her finger up to my lips. She looked at me and pleaded with me to listen to what she wanted to say. I gave a sigh and nodded my head so she could explain.

"You have nothing to be sorry for, when I told Jake I was past everything him, I was not kidding. I'm ready to move on, he isn't. I know by what you were and are trying to say that you think you pushed me, but I made my choice." She said smiling up at me.

"I heard you say that you were going to take more time, and I knew you would need it, I was and am hurting because of those words, I knew I pushed you into this," I said looking down.

"Edward, shut up and listen to me!" She yelled at me, putting her hands on my chin to make me look up. I looked at her and nodded my head for her to continue.

"I told him that for his benefit, and I am pretty sure he knew it too. I don't need more time and like I told him it is MY choice and NO ONE else's. Do you understand? I want to be with you. I know this is new and we don't know what will happen, but I want to go out with you, okay?" her voice finally softened as she finishes.

I nodded and gave her a small smile letting her know I understood.

"Good, now, will you take me to the grocery store so I can get some food for this place?" She asked giving me a hug.

"Sure, I would like that." I told her giving her a kiss before I lead her over to the other side of the car and let her in.

BPOV

Why the hell am I sitting here? Go after him! It took me a few minutes to realize what was happening. I watched him walk away. I still hadn't heard the car leave the drive way. I got up and bolted for the door and went running down the drive way screaming his name.

I knew he had heard some of the conversation because that is what he was saying to me. I knew that I needed him to listen to me. I told Jake that it was possible for me to take more time because I knew that is what he wanted to hear. I explained that to Edward hoping he would listen. I want to give Edward and I a chance and I'm hoping he still wants that too.

After I told him that I wanted to go out with him and made sure he understood that , I gave him a hug and then I asked if he would take me to the store.

"Thanks for giving me a chance Bella, I know this is not easy on you," he said, trying to break the tension in the car.

"Edward, it's what I want to do, okay? Stop beating yourself up over this. I wouldn't have come after you if I didn't want you." I smiled at him and grabbed his hand and held it until we pulled into the parking lot at the store.

Edward hurried out of the car and ran around to my side and opened the door for me. I smiled at him and took his hand as we walked into the store.

"So, what do you want to get? I know the store in and out, you picked a good person to bring here." He said with a smirk.

"Well, I am glad I have an excellent tour guide then. I would like to get some pasta and lunch meats, bread, cheese, salad, veggies, fruit, and some snack foods." I said with a smile.

"Is there any food at your house?" He asked and laughed. I just replied that Dad eats a lot of fish.

After an hour in the store I spent close to all the $200 my dad gave me to get groceries to stock the house. I got meats, canned foods, drinks, bread, and other essentials. Edward helped me carry everything into the house and helped me put it all away.

"I wish I could stay longer and help you get dinner ready, but it is getting close to my dinner time at home," Edward said once we finished and pulled me into a hug. I smiled and pulled his face down to mine.

"Edward, just shut up and kiss me before you go." No sooner than I got the words out then his lips were crashing into mine.

He walked me backwards until I hit the counter. His hands moved and cupped my ass as he lifted me up and sat me down on the counter. I moaned into the kiss as his hand rested on my thigh and he began to rub circles on it. I then shocked myself by wrapping my legs around his waist and pulling him to me. His hardness was right against my core and he bucked forward causing me to moan louder. I heard him growling and moaning into my mouth and it turned me on much more.

After a few more minutes of our hot and heavy make out session, I pulled back with a big smile. Edward and I have a strong connection, completely different from what I felt with Jake. I'm excited to see what happens in the future with us, but I guess I need to take it one day at a time.

As I was walking Edward to the door I remembered the end of the conversation with Jake. I know that Jake would never hurt me, but Edward is a whole other story. Jake had an extreme protective side and an bigger jealous side. He already hated Edward.

"Edward, I need to tell you Jake is planning on visiting in a month. I am not sure how that will go, but there is some stuff I need to tell you about him." I told him a bit nervous as to what his reaction would be.

"Okay, let me call my mom and tell her that I will be late." He said and pulled out his phone.

"No, we can talk about it tomorrow, my Dad works late so we can come hang out here and maybe go to your house for dinner. We have had a rough enough day." I said with a smile and stood up on my toes to give him a quick kiss.

"Sounds good to me, I will call you tonight. Good bye Bella." He said, giving me a smirk and walked out the front door. Today was a roller coaster. I was so dazed with him and then confused with everything else that was happening, but when I am with him I understood. Tomorrow is going to be a long day, I am not looking forward to telling him about Jake, but it needed to be done before he came, maybe then he will understand. I guess it is time to go start on dinner.

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