The last chapters made me so sad, this one will be entirely in a flashback. A happy flashback!

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Flashback- Edward Meets Bella

EPOV

"Alice, I really don't feel like meeting anyone right now. Come on, I'm exhausted." I protested.

"Stop complaining." Alice snapped, pointing her salad fork at me. "Bella is my very best friend; and I want you to meet her." There was no doubt that I loved my little sister. But she was really getting on my last nerve. I had just finished wrapping a movie, and I was seriously exhausted.

And knowing Alice, this was probably going to turn into a set up.

"Ten minutes." I warned my sister. "Then I'm going home and going to sleep for the first time in a month."

The doorbell rang and Alice bounced up off her seat and bounded towards the front door, leaving me at the dining room table alone.

Alice had met Bella a few months ago while I was in Vancouver filming a movie, and apparently the two had become inseparable over that amount of time. Alice was even hinting at setting me up with Bella. I'm sure she's a nice girl, but I just got out of a twisted, horrific love triangle and I don't think this is the best time for me to date someone. Especially my sisters best friend.

"You'll love Edward." Alice's voice came from down the hall. I gritted my teeth and set down my fork.

Here it goes. The dining room door swung open and Alice walked in with the most mesmerizing woman I had ever seen in my entire life.

She had huge, chocolate brown eyes framed by thick lashes, pink cheeks, and beautiful brown hair that hung halfway down her back. But it wasn't just that; she had an amazing presence, and I could tell she was different.

"Hi." I managed, standing up and offering her my hand. She blushed deep red immediately, making me smile. I liked seeing a reaction that she couldn't hide.

"Hi." She answered, shaking my hand gingerly. "I'm Bella Swan." I felt a small spark of electricity when our hands met. I could tell by the look of surprise on Bella's face that she felt it too.

"Edward Cullen." Alice snorted and they both sunk into chairs.

Bella sat down across from me, propping her elbows up on the table as Alice dug back into her salad.

"She knows who you are, dumbass." I glared at my sister, who just smirked back and took a big bite of her salad.

"Bella, do you want anything to eat?" I asked, not sure of what else to say. The moment I spoke, Bella ducked behind her curtain of hair but offered me a small smile.

"No, I'm alright. I just had lunch before I came." She said softly. Alice stood up and picked up her plate.

"I'll be right back." She said, winking at me. "I have to call Jasper." She walked out of the room, leaving Bella and I in silence.

"She's going to be a while." I warned Bella, who laughed.

I was mesmerized by the melodic sound of her laugh. "I guess you'll have to entertain me." She said lightly, taking a grape off my plate and popping it into her mouth. I couldn't help but stare at her plump, luscious lips for a moment before tearing my gaze to her eyes.

"Why don't you entertain me for a change?" I suggested. "Honestly, I'm tired of talking about myself." Bella giggled and I immediately smiled at the sound again.

"What do you want me to tell you?"

"Anything." I said honestly, taking a bite of my food. "I want to know all about Alice's new best friend." Bella looked down at the table to hide the blush that tinted her cheeks but then looked up at me with an honest expression.

"I was born in Forks, Washington. My dad is the chief police there and my mom is an elementary school teacher. They're not exactly what you'd call a happy couple…but I guess it works for them."

I nodded, although I had no idea what that was like. My parents, Esme and Carlisle, seemed to fall even more in love every day. They were the epitome of the word soulmates. "How old are you?" I prompted her, wanting to know more.

"I just turned 22 last week. You're 25, right?"

"Yep. Just a few months ago, actually. June 20." I answered. "Do you have a boyfriend?" I asked, a bit bluntly, making Bella look down at the table again.

I felt bad for asking like that, but I wanted to know. I wanted to ask Bella Swan out on a date, and I had just met her. How crazy was that? "I just broke up with my boyfriend Mike when I moved to LA." She murmured, not looking up. "We just moved a few weeks ago." She explained. "I still live with my parents." Bella added. Then her eyes pierced mine ago, making me inhale sharply. "Do you always show so much interest in your sisters friends?" She asked, making me blush.

"Definitely not." I admitted. "But maybe we should have dinner sometime. Just the two of us."

Bella's eyes lit up, and I smiled at that. "Like a date?" She squeaked, obviously surprised.

"Exactly like a date." I answered sveltely. "What do you say?" Bella studied me for a moment; then allowed a very small smile.

"Sure. I'd like that." She held out her hand. "I'll give you my number." I fished my blackberry out of my pocket and dropped it in her palm. "You have a lot of contacts." She commented, punching her number in. "Over 300? Geez."

"I know a lot of people." I shrugged as she handed my phone back to me. Alice reappeared at that second, a scheming look in her hazel eyes.

"You ready to go?" She asked Bella, slinging her purse over her shoulder. Bella and I both stood, and I walked them to the door. Bella stumbled on the doormat, and I caught her reflexively. The first thought that crossed my mind was how good and right she felt in my arms. It was like she belonged there.

"Thank you." She muttered, blushing.

"Anytime." I winked, and Alice practically pulled her out the door.

I would have to get to know Bella Swan.

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A/N: So I'll be gone tomorrow, and not sure if I can update again tonight. You'll have to check and see!

Xoxo- Melodyella aka Mellie