A/n In all actuality, folks, Stanford University is about 37 miles from the beach. That means it will take maybe 40 minutes to get there and back. Just in case yall wanted to know.

Namaste

Hearts&Roses

Chapter 3

Edward's POV

"So. Do you wanna take make my car, or yours?" I asked Bella as we walked out of the school doors.

"We'll take mine. Seeing as you don't know where I'm taking you and I'm not willing to tell you until we get there." Bella answered me.

"Oh? And why is that?"

"Because, you don't seem to like the type that would go there on your own and I think you'd like it if you gave it a chance."

"Alright, we'll take your car." I said. Though I was very curious as to why she would think that I wouldn't go somewhere. We hadn't really gotten a chance to talk and it confused me as to what she thought of me.

When we reached the student parking lot I was pleasantly surprised to see that Bella ran to a silver Audi Coupe. She unlocked the door and I followed behind her in the passenger seat.

"This is a nice car," I said as I took in the black leather interior and the dark tinted windows.

"Yeah. I just have a thing for silver cars, black leather, and good gas mileage." Bella stated as she started the car. The sounds of some band that I had never heard of started to fill the car, but I immediately realized that I liked them.

"What band is this?" I asked.

"Are you joking?" She asked laughing. I felt embarrassed, but after years of practice, I managed not to show it.

"No. This is a catchy song and I would like to download it when I get home, but I can't do that if I don't know the name of the song." I said as politely as I could. I didn't want to offend her.

"This is Semi-charmed Life by Third Eye Blind. It's kind of old, like almost ten years but this song is awesome." Bella started to sing along to the song, though I didn't understand how since I could hardly make out a single word the guy was singing. Bella looked at me and smiled. Then she cut the music up really loud and rolled the windows down.

"Loosen up Edward. Have some fun!" Bella shouted over the music.

"We're in a car Bella!" I shouted with a smile on my face. I couldn't help it; her good mood was contagious. She changed the song and I actually recognized this one. I heard it at some of the parties I went to. I think it was Stay Young by We The Kings.

Bella started to sing along to this song also and was bobbing her head around wildly sending her hair flailing around her face. Yet somehow she was still able to keep her eyes on the road. I was laughing at how much fun she seemed to have. It didn't make since that she could find so much in such a simple act.

we are only here for one more night
so scream it like you mean it
one more time
we'll tear down the building
come on come on
sing along whoa
come on come on
stay young

"Geez, come on Edward," Bella said trying to get me in the mood.

"What the hell," I said, giving up and dancing in my seat along with her. Bella put the song on repeat and soon I was singing the song along with her. Soon the car stopped and we were out and heading into a small café called Nirvana.

"Nirvana? Like the band?" I asked.

"No. Nirvana as in the state of ultimate peace." Bella stated matter-of-factly. Then she smiled, took my hand, and led me into the café. The place was pretty packed for a Monday afternoon. It must be popular. I wonder why I had never heard of it before.

"Hey Tyler," Bella said and waved to some guy with shoulder length wavy blonde hair.

"Hey Bella. Chai Latte?" Tyler asked.

"Yep. Don't forget to go easy on the foam," Bella said popping the end P like she did earlier, "and a regular coffee latte for my friend Edward here," Bella added with a pat on my back. I smiled at her and reached into my pocket for my wallet. As I pulled it out, Bella put her hand over mine. It was so small compared to mine.

"Edward, you don't have to do that. I can pay."

"I'm sure you can, but you're already going to inform me on the lecture and you drove me here. The least I can do is pay for your latte."

"Ok. I'll let you pay. Only because you present such a good point." Bella said with a smile. She smiles a lot but I like it.

"How much?" I asked Tyler.

"$6.39. Edward right?" Tyler asked me as I handed him a $10.

"Yeah. Tyler isn't it?" I asked, even though I already remembered his name. I thought I could at least be polite and return the informality.

"So, you like Bella?" He asked me as he handed me the change and started to work on Bella and mine's drinks. Wow, this guy doesn't beat around the bush.

"How can you tell?"

"Well, for one it doesn't take a rocket scientist to tell. I can see it when you look at her, I mean unless you look at everyone like they're the most beautiful amazing person you've ever seen. Two, Bella is gorgeous, sweet, funny, fun, and smart. It's not hard to fall for her." Tyler said knowingly.

"You liked her at one time." I said. It wasn't a question, I could tell.

"Yeah. We dated for a little bit, but it didn't work out. Bella is hard to hold on to. Like really slippery soap, you can hold on to for a little while but it's gonna slip out of your grasp sooner or later. Even so, she's a great friend."

"So what are you saying? She's flighty?" I asked. I desperately hoped that wasn't the case.

"No, that's not what I'm saying. Bella is obviously into you," Tyler started.

"Really?" I asked hopeful.

"Yes really," Tyler said with a smile, "I actually don't know if I've ever seen that particular twinkle in her eyes so this is definitely different than other cases. But what I'm saying is, act fast. A girl like Bella is going to get swept up and if you're not quick, that guy might not be you." Tyler said as he handed me the drinks.

"Thanks for the tip man," I said with a gigantic smile that I was sure looked weird and turned around to find Bella sitting at a table by a window. I looked around for the first time. The walls were a deep purple color with a dark blue trim and there were twinkle lights all over the place. It gave the illusion of the night sky. Most of light came from the sun shining through the window that made up most of the south wall. To play off the sun and balance the room, the furniture was all a light blue or silver. It brightened up the room and made it actually quite relaxing.

I handed Bella her latte and she took a sip and smiled at me. She pointed to the chair across from her. I sat down and took a sip of my coffee.

"Wow, this is good," I said surprised.

"I know right?" Bella said with another smile.

"You know I've never met someone who smiled as much as you do." I pointed out.

"Is that bad?" Bella asked with a coy smile.

"No, not at all." Bella smiled at me again.

"What is that?" I asked as Bella took another sip of her chai.

"This, my friend is a chai tea latte. In a typical South Asian household, chai is prepared by boiling loose leaf tea in a pot with milk and water, sugar, and spices." I wasn't sure how appetizing that sounded. But Bella offered her cup to me to let me try it. I warily took a sip of the chai and found that I really, really liked it.

"Wow, this is better than coffee."

"Yeah, after you've had chai, coffee just doesn't cut it anymore," Bella said. A/n chai really does rock. If you haven't had it yet, hurry up and get some.

"Tyler!" Bella yelled out. Just then Tyler came out with another chai tea and took my coffee away from me.

"Don't worry about it. She did it to me too." Tyler said. I looked at Bella and she was had on the most heart wrenching expression I'd ever seen. Her eyes were wide and innocent and her bottom lip was jutting out ever so slightly.

"I didn't do anything," Bella said.

"Bella, if that is your pout then you are obviously a very dangerous creature." I said. Bella just smiled at me.

"Alright then, pull out your notes and lets get to talking about the wonderful lecture that Professor Grant provided us with that you missed out on."