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Chapter 5: Confessions

I woke up to my alarm, turned it off, got up, showered, ate, got ready for school, and left. I wasn't sure what to think, or what I should do. It was going to drive me crazy thinking about it all day, most likely. After I parked my truck, I headed inside to get to my locker. My face was blank the whole way there, because I was deep in thought. I didn't know what to say to Edward…or if I should even say anything at all. My mine was so distracted, that I didn't notice Edward waiting for me next to my locker.

Edward walked up to me and said," Hi!" I almost literally jumped off the floor, because I wasn't expecting that Edward was there. I took a second to calm down. Then I replied," Hi, Edward…" I started blushing, so I looked down at my shoes on the floor to hide my blush. I sneaked a glance up at him. Edward was staring at me with a confused and concerned look. He asked," Is something wrong?" I looked up at him, still blushing, and answered," No…I just have a lot on my mind." I wondered is he figured out I was giving him a clue.

He didn't look like he figured out my clue, but I was still hoping, so that I wouldn't have to tell him, and he could tell me. He just answered," Oh…o.k. That's good." After he said that I finished getting the books I needed for my morning classes. The Edward asked," Would you like me to walk you to class?" "Sure!" I replied a little enthusiastically once again. He smiled me his perfect, crooked, smile and walked me to Trigonometry.

After we reached the door Edward asked," Will you be sitting by me at lunch again today?" I nodded my head, unable to speak for some reason. He smiled and said," Great! See you at lunch then!" Then he walked away to his next class. I don't know exactly what but he seemed…different today. Almost like he had a lot on his mind, and that got me wondering. Did he really not get the hint, or is he playing dumb? After thinking about yesterday, and what I found out, I felt like I could almost handle or believe anything.

As soon as I sat down next to Emma in Trig she started asking the questions that I knew she would ask me since I sat with Edward at lunch yesterday. "So…what really is going on between you two? Are you going out? Are you sitting by him again at lunch today?" she asked and then paused,"…have you kissed?"

I was a little taken back by all the questions, so I answered them all one at a time, in order. I answered," I'm pretty sure Edward likes me and I like him back. It isn't official yet, so I don't know. Yes, I'm sitting by him today, and no…we haven't kissed…satisfied?" I added in as a little joke.

Then Emma answered," Very…", then she started laughing, and I started blushing. Emma stared at me blushing and said," Wow…you really like him don't you?" I nodded my head. She looked at me and said," Then I wish the best for you two, and I'll try not to pry too much…but keep me updated as much as possible, o.k.?" I answered," O.k. Emma…but I can't promise you anything", I added in a joking tone. We both laughed, and went back to paying attention to the teacher.

After Trig was over, nothing else important happened in my other morning classes, and before I knew it, they were all over, and lunch was next. I was a little nervous about sitting next to him, but I trusted him for some reason, so I started thinking about what we might talk about. I sat down across from him and stared at him. He was also starting at me, so I started blushing, which was normal for me, but I kept looking at him, tired of hiding my face from him.

Eventually, he asked me a question, "So…how's your day going so far?" I answered," Pretty good actually…better now that I'm here with you." I started blushing. I couldn't believe it. Did I really just say that? Edward chuckled at what I said and my reaction, and asked," And, might I ask, how I made you're day better?" in a teasing voice. I answered," Well…" I stalled. I didn't know how to answer truthfully, without feeling embarrassed.

I started blushing madly and answered," Just you being here…with me." Judging by Edward's look, he didn't believe that was the only reason, but he chuckled and smiled at me. He replied," Well then, Miss Czarnik, would you care to take a walk in the woods by my house after school…with me?" I could tell he added the last little bit "with me" after pausing to tease me. I smiled and answered," Why of course. I would LOVE too." I giggled and took the last bite of the apple I was eating. Then we both got up. Edward replied," Great! Now may I accompany you to your next class?" he asked jokingly, because he already knew the answer. I smiled and answered, teasingly," Yes…you may." Then I giggled as we started down the hallway to my next class.

Once we got to the door, we just stopped and stared into each other's eyes. He looked like he was fighting not to do something. His arm reached up toward my face slowly, but then he tried to "disguise" the move by reaching his arm slowly back to rub the back of his neck. He looked a little embarrassed, so he decided to leave. He said," See you in Biology!" Then he started walking a little too fast for a normal human. I shook my head, almost wondering what I was getting into.

History and English were the same, nothing new. Ryan sat by me in History, which was normal, and decided to sit by me in English as well. He didn't talk to me in either, probably because Emma told him to back off me a little. I have to remember to thank her for that. As soon as English was over I took off for Biology. I walked in and sat down next to Edward who greeted me with a smile. I smiled back and set my stuff on my side of the desk. We paid attention to the teacher most of the time, but once in a while I would catch his glance, and stare at him, dazzled. Then I would start blushing, come to my senses, and put my attention back on the teacher.

After class was over, Edward walked me to Gym, and we stared into each other's eyes again. He seemed, almost a little less controlled this time than he was before. He took a little step closer. My heart sped up. His arm reached, took lose strand of hair in front of my face, and tucked it behind my ear. I started blushing. Then both us, including me, started leaning in slowly, almost unnoticeably. Then as I stared into his eyes, I saw realization in them, and he quickly pulled his head back. He cleared his throat and said, "I'll pick you up at your house an hour after school ends. That way you don't have to leave your truck here." I nodded my head. Then he said," Bye."

I smiled after he left as I thought about what we almost just didn't. He almost kissed me! He looked like he really wanted to, too, by how hard he had to fight not to kiss me. I thought about the tension between us a moment ago. It was almost uncontrollable and I'm surprised he was able to stop mid-way. I used that memory to help me get through Gym, without going crazy. Finally Gym was over. I changed, practically ran to my locker, stuffed my things into my bag, and headed out to my truck. I got in, started it, and drove home.

I parked my truck, got out, and headed inside. I noticed it was quiet when I walked in. I found a note on the kitchen table. It said: Alicia, went for a walk with kids. Be back later, Mom. At least she remembered me enough to write me a note. I wrote her a quick note. I wrote: Mom, went out with a friend. Be back later, Alicia. Now at least they would know where I was if they got back before I did and found me gone. I looked at the clock. I had about 30 minutes until Edward would be here. I had that long to change my outfit. I walked upstairs and entered my room. I rummaged through my dresser until I found a pair of blue jeans and a light blue top. I put them on and then picked out a light purple sweater to put on over my shirt. It was a little chilly today. Then I walked over to the bathroom across from my room, brushed my teeth until they were clean, grabbed my hair brush, and walked back to my room.

I stood in front my tall mirror, and brushed my hair. I looked at the clock. I had about 10 more minutes. I didn't know what to do with my hair, so I just left my hair down. I then put on my sneakers, and looked in the mirror one last time. The combination looked quite nice on me, but I didn't care. As long as I went together, I couldn't care less. I was anxious now. I couldn't help but wonder what his house looked like. I walked back downstairs, and sat down on the couch in the living room. I sat there quietly, there physically, but not mentally, my mind filled with questions. Why does he want to go for a walk in the first place? Does he just want to talk? How much does he know about what know about him?

I was pulled from my thoughts as I heard a knock on the door. I raced to the door, took a deep breath, and opened the door. I was shocked by how dazzling he looked. He asked," Are you ready to go?" I was blushing from the second I opened the door, but I didn't care. I answered," Mhm." Then we walked to his car. His car was a silver Volvo, and it looked awesome! He opened the passenger door for me and I got in and sat down. Then he closed the door, and got in on the driver's side. He started the car and drove. He was quiet the whole way there. I didn't say anything because I didn't know what to say either.

We finally got to his house. The house looked…nice. I didn't have long to look at it though, because he parked the car, got out, and opened my door for me. I got out, and we started walking towards the woods. We walked for a while and stopped at a clearing after walking for about 15 minutes. Now that I looked at it closer…it looked more like a meadow. I stood there, dazed by how beautiful the meadow was. I walked to the middle, stopped, and waited for him to say something. Finally, he walked closer to me and said," Alicia…I have something to tell you…but I don't know how to put it." I stared at him, my face blank. Edward then started pacing back and forth.

I sighed as I realized it was time to tell him that I already knew. I started," Edward…I know what you're trying to tell me…I know your secret." He stiffened and stared at me, surprise and taken by surprise. I continued in a soft voice," Edward…I know that you're a vampire." He looked shocked now…almost afraid. Probably afraid of what I would do or say next. I added," Even though you're a vampire, I still like you the same way, and I feel that I can trust you, so I'm not afraid of you." I had finally said it. I looked at Edward, who was still looking at me shocked and confused. I guess he really didn't know that I knew he was a vampire.

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