Sorry if I don't post a lot guys, I have a few fanfictions going and also I'm having guy problems. _ So forgive me if I don't post regularly, I'm not going to give up on this. I NEVER don't finish a story. (:

Chapter 3

I was over at Alice's house again the next day after school, she fixed me dinner – not eating any herself to my frustration – after we finished our homework we re-watched some of the movies from our sleepover. Alice flipped open her phone without it even ringing while we sat in her room talking and giggling about all the things in the movie.

"Yes Emmett, of course just follow the north path, you'll catch the… bears closer to that area. Yea Bella's right here. Ok, bye." She let out a deep breath before opening her phone again. "Hang on I'll be there in a minute Emmett." She shut the phone again and looked up at me. "Sorry Bella, I have to go help my brother with something, I'll be right back in a minute though." She smiled apologetically before standing up. I wondered what that was all about.

"That's fine Alice, I'll just look over my study notes, we all know I need it." She smiled at me again and danced out of the room.

Within a few minutes time Edward walked in and sat down beside me. "How are you doing?"

"Algebra stinks." I muttered being careful not to look up at him. I didn't want a repeat of last time and make him think I'm insane.

"Would you like some help?" He asked me, taking my book and flipping over the page. He began to review the math with me and gave me a few pointers here and there. I noticed him watching me while I worked and aloud myself to take a peak at him. Like I thought, he was starring down at me.

I starred back for a moment. He looked like he was hesitating, he leaned closer to me a bit, and put his arm behind me and hovered over me for a second. Then he turned back to the book, still practically on top of me. My heart sped up and I saw him smile slightly, then pulled back to look at me again.

"You are heart-breakingly beautiful, did you know that Bella?" His breath washed passed my face making my head spin.

"Are you on some kind of pill Edward? I don't think you're seeing clearly." I chuckled under my breath, and I seemed to take the same effect on him that he had on me.

"No Bella, I'm not. I won't take for granted, the fact that I am starring at absolute perfection." It was like he took the words right out of my mouth.

"Are you reading my mind or something?" I smiled looking into his liquid gold eyes. His brown pulled into a frustrated scowl as he starred down at the floor. Eesh, sensitive. I reached up and smoothed the crease of his brown with my fingers. He starred into my eyes now instead of the floor. "That's better, I don't want to make you mad or anything."

"Bella, I don't think I could ever be mad at you." He breathed, again my head swirled. He brought his own hand up to cradle my cheek, then he bent in a bit and whispered my name almost inaudibly. We heard a click as the bedroom door began to open and he jumped to his feet, not looking at me again as he walked past Alice and left the room. I felt face go bright red.

My cell chimed, it was Charlie. "Hey dad," I spoke into the receiver. "What's up?" Hey Bells, I was just wondering if you were going to be home soon, it's past your curfew. I checked the time on Alice's computer and gasped. "Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry Char- Dad. I lost track of time. I'll be right home." I snapped the phone shut with less success than Alice had and dropped it to the ground. Alice grabbed it and looked at me sadly.

"You have to leave already? I just got back." She pouted.

"Sorry Alice, I'll see you tomorrow." I hugged her quickly before running down the stairs and out the front door. I wasn't sure whether I was glad or not that I hadn't seen Edward again before I left.

EDWARD POV

"Alice, you couldn't have given me one more minute?" I scowled at her, my hands clenched into tight fists.

"She's mine Edward, I won't let you take her away from me." She shrugged looking away, but I heard her thoughts and knew that I still had her absolute full attention.

"Why don't you let her chose Alice, it's not like I'd never let you see her." I shouted at her, I knew I'd be apologizing later.

"She's mine and I'm not sharing Edward." She glared at me. I could see in her thoughts though that I was going to win this argument. "Don't you want Bella to be happy Alice?" I said as calmly as I managed. "If she wants to be with me why not let her? She'll still love you." Alice stood up after checking again to see the outcome of our little argument, she stomped out of the room.

BELLA POV

I couldn't find Alice anywhere. She wasn't at her first period class which she had with me, and when I got to the cafeteria I couldn't see her there either. Instead it was Edward who approached me at the door, stealing me away from my friends before they could spot me.

"Will you sit with me today Bella?" He looked down at me with a crooked smile.

"Yes." I stuttered out. He chuckled and pulled me towards the line up. He paid for my food and rolled his eyes every time I complained.

We sat at an empty table near the windows. "Alice had a doctor's appointment today out of town, she'll be back tomorrow though." I nodded in response. "Bella, will you do something with me?"

I looked up shocked. "Of course." He beamed.

EDWARD POV

She said yes to me. After rejecting all those other boys so many times, if was me she'd finally said yes too, twice.

"I'd like to take you to dinner in Port Angelis if that's alright?" I raised one eyebrow as she thought for a moment.

"Sure, when?" She looked happy enough.

"Tonight? I know that when Alice gets home she'll steal you away for herself." I winked and she blushed. The scarlet colour that filled her cheeks only made her more radiant than before, and it was starting to not bother me. I was beginning to actually like the burning in my throat that her sent presented. It showed me that she was alive, and with me.

She picked at her salad for a minute. "All right, on one condition." She starred at me with a small smile on her face, she thought she'd get what she wanted, and she was probably right.

"Your condition?"

"I get to pay." Not that one.

"No."

"Then I'm not coming." She must have seen something cross my face that I hadn't intended for her to see, because she changed her mind abruptly. "Can I pay for myself at least?"

"No."

"That isn't fair!" She slammed her hand down on the table. Maybe I should go and pull her away, what's he doing to her? Mike Newton's thoughts suddenly had me gripping the table in an effort not to kill him. I tried to turn my attention back to Bella. "Why do you always insist on paying?"

"Because, that's how I was raised." I tried to shrug it off. I found that she easily took my mind off of everything. "Please Bella?" I starred at her, and she looked slightly dazed.

"Fine." She seemed like she didn't even realize she was talking.

"I'll pick you up at five then?" I asked her.

"Okay." I felt a smile creeping up my face again, for again, she'd said yes to me. The bell rang and she jumped, I laughed but helped her up. I kissed her lightly on the cheek before rushing past her to join my family at the double doors. I watched her through someone else's thoughts, she was still standing there, holding the table for support. I considered walking her to class, but I didn't want to push her too far.

BELLA POV

"Dad, I'm going out. I'll be home a little bit late ok?" I rushed around, 4:53 p.m. He'd be here any minute.

"Sure Bells, who are you going with?" He called over his shoulder, he turned away from his game when I hesitated. "Bella?"

"I have a date with Edward Cullen." I rushed out the words. He starred at me for a second before standing up.

"Where are you going?"

"Dinner in Port Angelis."

He nodded. "No later than eleven you hear?"

"Yea thanks dad." I kissed him on the cheek when I heard a knock at the front door. That was him! I yanked the door open and grinned widely at him. After a quick introduction between Edward and Charlie, I was finally alone with him.

Dinner ended too quickly and we were back in his car. "Bella, did you enjoy yourself this evening?" He looked down at me his eyes full of curiosity.

"One of the best nights I've had in a long time." He smiled at me, liking what I said.

"That's good, so did I. Would you be willing to go out with me again on a date?" I nodded not being able to find my voice. He smiled again and bent down closer to my face. Like last time he'd been so close to me, he whispered my name. We didn't have any interruptions tonight. He bent closer and pressed him lips to my cheek, they were colder and harder than I'd expected, but still soft and warm at the same time. I shuddered, and turned my head to face him more directly. He ran his lips across my cheek bone and down my nose until he reached my lips. He lingered there for a second before kissing me softly and gently. I kissed back, thrilled that he liked me too.

Our lips moved together for a moment, and soon I was gasping for air. He pulled away and placed his hand on my cheek and leaned his head against the back of my seat. He stared at me for another minute before turning to place the keys in the ignition.

"Your father will be expecting you soon; I need to get you home. Aren't you glad though that Alice wasn't with us on this fine night?"

"Very." I replied still out of breath. He chuckled and put his arm around me.

"Am I aloud to pick you up for school tomorrow?"

"I guess so." I couldn't take my eyes off him. He smiled again. When we pulled up in front of Charlie's house he bent to kiss me again, though this one didn't last quiet as long to my displeasure.

"I'll see you at school." He leaned away from me.

"Wait," I whispered wrapping my arms around his neck and holding his close to me. I pressed my lips to his again and wound my fingers in his hair. His arms wrapped around my waist and held me closer, I shivered in response to his touch. He pulled away from me after a moment.

"Charlie's probably wondering why you aren't coming inside." He kissed my nose then bent to open my door for me. "I love you Bella."

My heart skipped a beat, "I love you too."

Ooh! What's going to happen at school? What is Alice going to think? What will SAM think?! Haha SOOO intense! No not really, I don't know, tell me what you think (: R&R please!!!