Chapter four
Chapter four
Disclaimer: I don't own twilight (weeps) or Edward (sobs)
Its my first day of school holidays, to celebrate here's a chapter!
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This is just Edward's point of view of lunch and onwards
Edwards POV
I walked with Jasper and Alice to the cafeteria and sat down, clearing my throat as a signal to Rosalie and Emmett to stop kissing. They pulled apart, unabashed and Rosalie asked me about Biology. Because they were my friends, and I knew they would get it all out of me eventually I told them the whole story, including the electricity that had shocked me during the video.
I was just finishing telling them that Bella would be sitting with us when Alice waved her hand and yelled "Over here Bella". I watched as Bella finished talking to Jessica, who looked a little sulky and walked over to our table.
"You were saying?" giggled an amused Rosalie
"That Bella will sit with us today, and you will not embarrass me" I warned.
"Who won't embarrass who?" asked Bella, placing her tray next to mine and sitting down
"Oh no one" said Emmett giving me a very obvious wink. I glared at him, and turned to Bella.
"So Bella, how are you enjoying Forks so far?" I asked
"Oh its okay, very wet but good now", was it my imagination or did she put an emphasis on now.
"Now?" questioned Rosalie, clearly not just my imagination.
"Well yeah" said Bella embarrassed "Yesterday I was lost half the time, and I had to listen to Jessica whine about Edward the whole day"
"Sorry about that" I said
"Oh its okay, kind of funny really" she said as she imitated Jessica " 'I mean what a jerk, who cares if I don't have a brain, I mean a big one, I mean…argh, you know what I mean". After a whole day of that, I think anyone would know what she meant, even if they did have half a brain" she concluded. "I'm sorry that was mean of me" she frowned, clearly mad with herself
"No it wasn't" I disagreed "it was funny, I think you were very nice to put up with it for an entire day, no one can blame you for cracking now". Bella blushed, but looked consoled
"Thanks" she said.
"So why did you move to Forks?" I asked
"Oh no reason" she rushed staring at the table
"Come on Bella" said Alice, joining in "Why can't you tell us"
"Because its really no big deal" Bella looked up and realized this explanation wasn't going to cut it and sighed "Well my mum got remarried, to this guy named Phil who plays minor league basketball and travels a lot, she stayed with me while he went away but it made her really depressed" Bella took a deep breath and continued "So I decided it was time to spend some quality time with my dad Charlie". I was stunned by how selfless Bella was
"Wow Bella, I can't believe you thought you were mean" I said, she looked at me, confused, "seriously" I continued "that was really selfless, trading in your own happiness, just to make your mother happy, what a huge sacrifice". Bella looked into my eyes and said
"Actually, it's not such a big sacrifice, in the end, there are the benefits". She blushed and went to put her apple core in the bin. I was confused
"What benefits, what's she talking about" I asked my group
"Um Edward, she was talking about you" explained Alice, like it was the most obvious thing in the world. I smiled
"Really?"
"Duh" said Rose, "you two are like perfect for each other, you should ask her to the dance".
I was about to answer when they shushed me, Bella was coming back. As I watched she tripped, again on nothing in particular. Luckily I saw it coming and I jumped up and caught her. I looked at her now red face "we seem to be making a habit out of this" I said as I helped her stand up.
"Yeah I tend to fall a lot" she said, "normally I just hit the ground, having you around to catch me has really been a nice change"
"Get used to it," I said, "because I'm never letting you fall". Oh my gosh did I just say that, the most corny thing in the world, out loud. Judging by her scarlet face I had. Before I could redeem my self the bell rang and Bella, Rose and Alice walked to class, which they had established earlier they had together, leaving Jasper and Emmett to laugh at me. "What is so funny" I asked
"You are so whipped man" said Jasper,
"That girl could twist you around her little finger if she wanted to" agreed Emmett. I was about to argue, but I realized they were right
"I know" I sighed. "After school I'm going to ask her to the dance"
"Good idea" said Jasper
I was nervous but excited about this afternoon, and time trickled by slowly. You know what they say 'time flies when you're having fun, but takes a pit stop when you're waiting for something'. (A/N okay I made that up, but its true)
Eventually though the bell rang, signaling the end of school and I all but ran to her truck. She wasn't there yet so I leaned against it and waited. Soon I saw her talking to Alice, who saw me and quickly excused herself. "Hey Bella" I said as I approached her
"Hey Edward" she replied, taken aback but seemingly pleased by sudden appearance.
"Erm…so I was just going to ask you to the dance, but…" I saw her face fall when I said but, so I continued quickly "…but I wanted to know if you'll be my girlfriend as well". I finished, praying she would say yes.
She bit her lip, not a good sign. My face must have fallen because she hurriedly said
"I was just joking, of course I'll be your girlfriend". My heart stopped beating for a second, then restarted at twice the normal pace. Bella was my girlfriend! Bella was my girlfriend! BELLA SWAN IS DATING ME. I saw Bella staring at me waiting for a reply, so I quickly calmed down and said
"Why did you bite your lip Bella? Are you actually trying to kill me?"
"You started it" she retaliated mimicking "Erm…so I was just going to ask you to the dance, but…"
"That's true, I guess"
"Of course it is, I'm always right" she laughed, glancing down at her watch "Hey I've got to go, I'll see you tomorrow, kay?"
"Oh okay" I said, slightly downcast, tomorrow was so far away. I spun around and started to walk towards my car, when she called out
"Hey, Edward" she walked up to me. She was so close I could smell her floral sent, a cross between strawberries and freesias. Then Bella took me by surprise, darting forward and kissing on the cheek, before starting to turn back to her car.
"Not so fast" I said, my voice low as I grabbed her waist and pulled her towards me. I lowered my head, and raised her chin before leaning in and kissing her. The minute my lips touched hers, my brain shorted out, all that was left was that same feeling as I had had in Biology, as I raised one hand to her hair, and she slid her arms around my neck, entwining my hair in her hands, pulling me closer than ever. I felt as if we were the only two people on earth, just Bella and me. After either seconds or hours we both pulled away, our breathing ragged
"Wow" she said
"Yeah" I agreed "Wow". Bella grinned
"I really do have to go now"
"Oh okay" I said
"Um, Edward, you're going to have to let me go" she said, holding back laughter
"Yeah" I said, reluctantly removing my hands from her waist. I kissed her cheek. "See you tomorrow Bella" I said.
I watched Bella climb into the truck and drive home, still a little light headed from our kiss. I suddenly felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, I pulled it out, Alice of course, I had to hand it to her, that girl had impeccable timing.
"Oh my gosh Edward did you ask her to the dance" she said all in one breath
"Yes, and I also asked if she would be my girlfriend and she said YES and then we kissed, and it was amazing Alice, like fireworks, the best ever…" I had begun to ramble so I trailed off and held the phone slightly away from my ear, anticipating the squeal that followed my revelation.
"OMG Edward, that is so exciting, I have to go now though". I was surprised, I had assumed Alice would want to comb over every detail with me
"Oh okay" I said
"Yeah, I have to get every detail from Bella right now"
"Okay, Alice" I said, finally understanding,
"Kay Alice, bye". Poor Bella was about to get attacked by Alice.
Hey I hoped you liked it, I know things are moving a little fast and I will be slowing it down a little…BUT its not like they have confessed their undying love or anything. In the book they were like soul mates on a first date (BTW I'm not dissing the book in anyway, I LOVE it all)
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