Chapter 6: Finding Bella

"Edward, I like different colors, it depends on the day of week. Mostly I like brown because I miss it so much being here, everything here is just so green, and everywhere. I'm pretty much boring. Everything about me is dull and just downright plain."

"Bella, nothing about you seems to be plain or dull or boring. I like the color blue; it looks very nice on you."

"I am glad that you're letting me in, telling me about yourself, and allowing me to be your friend. I do believe that you're amazing person Bella, don't ever doubt yourself. You're beautiful; you don't see yourself clearly, not at all."

"I know Edward, I'm so much more than beautiful, I have so many guys beating down my door to get to know me." I said sarcastically. "I'm sorry Edward, I shouldn't have been like that to you, you don't deserve it. I'm very glad that you and your family want to be my friends." I yawned and was about to say goodnight to Edward when he put his finger to my mouth.

"Bella sleep now, we'll talk more another time, we have next time." Then, I think he kissed the top of my head, but I was asleep before my mind had time to think any more tonight.

(EPOV)

The more time I spend with Bella, the more time I want to spend her. She's a wonderful, caring person and it's my utmost honor to call her a friend. Bella answered all my questions that I threw at her. She's so beautiful and she doesn't even see it. I told her to sleep when I saw she couldn't fight it anymore and I kissed the top of her head.

I wanted to kiss her lips but I thought better of it. Besides, if I did anything at all that would be hurtful to Bella, Alice would kill me. Just then Bella started to talk in her sleep. At first she was just mumbling then she said Jacob's name.

I have to say, hearing her say his name in her sleep felt like a knife cutting into me and I didn't understand why. Bella said that she wanted to be kissed again to do it now or she was leaving. Then I almost got out of my bed, I moved Bella's arm off my chest and she grabbed my shirt and called my name.

I almost thought she had woken up till she started talking more about Jacob and me. What she said next floored me. "Jake, I won't tell anyone that we're just friends and that we're practicing with the kissing. So kiss me again I like the way it feels. Edward, I like the way your hands are cold and it sends hot chills through my whole being when you touch me. I'm so sorry Jake; it has to be about me, about Bella." She said in her sleep.

She was so restless till I started rubbing her back; I wanted to touch her as much as I thought she needed to be calmed down. I lifted my left hand and softly ran it across her cheekbone, she shivered a little but snuggled more into me. I couldn't move, well I could if I wanted to but Bella was stirring up something inside of me that I have never felt before.

Bella's blood was so sweet I could easily drink from her but I could never live with myself if I did. I wanted her; I just wasn't sure which way I wanted her more in. It's almost sunrise and she'll be waking up soon, I need to go lay on the sofa like I had slept there so that she doesn't feel out of place or weird about me and her. I will not lose her as my friend.

(BPOV)

I woke up and stretched, I had almost forgotten I had stayed at the Cullen's house. Hey, wait, I slept on Edward's bed last night. I think he was still in bed with me when I fell asleep. He must not of; he's asleep over on the sofa. We talked a lot last night and I'm glad that we're now friends. I should go shower and get ready to see Alice before I go meet Jacob at his house.

So I climbed out of Edward's bed, I wished that I could have stayed there forever, it just felt right. I made my way into his bathroom and into his shower. The white marble had traces of gold flakes in it. I think it was the prettiest shower and sink that I've ever seen.

The shower had two shower heads that had water coming out like a waterfall. My body never felt so good before, it was like I was getting little hands massaging me all over myself at once. I used his shampoo and it smelled sweet just like him. I breathed him in, not paying attention to time till I heard a knock on the door.

"Bella, are you alright in there? You've been in there for almost an hour."

"I have? I'm sorry; I think I used all your hot water Edward. Do you need to get a shower also?"

"No, I took one last night after you fell asleep. I'll get one tonight, thanks."

So I got out of the shower, dried off and went to get my bag out of Edward's room, I forgot that he might be in there. I grabbed my bag and dropped my towel to put on my lotion. I rubbed it all over myself so that my skin stayed soft. I bent down to pick up the towel to place it in the dirty clothes hamper when I looked over and saw Edward sitting on his couch looking like he was too shocked to speak.

I ran over, grabbed my clothes, and ran back into the bathroom to put them on. I don't know why I bothered, it's not like he didn't just see me without my clothes on anyway.

"I am so sorry, Edward," I said as I walked back into his room. "I didn't even think about you still being in here I guess."

He smiled at me a crooked smile that could melt an iceberg and said, "No problem Bella, everything I saw looked good from where I was sitting, you're a beautiful girl."

I blushed and told him thank you. Edward asked me if I was hungry and I had to think about it for a whole two seconds. "Yes, I'm starving, would you like me to cook us some food? Is Alice and Jasper still here?"

"Bella, everyone but Carlisle is here and I believe they've eaten but Esme has a plate for you downstairs, if you would like it."

"That sounds great, then maybe Alice and I can hang out some more before I have to go and meet Jake down in La Push."

"She's waiting for you downstairs. She has been up here four times when you were in the shower and once before she ran downstairs."

"She's persistent, isn't she?" I asked Edward. He laughed and nodded.

We went downstairs and I almost tripped on the bottom few stairs but before I could hit the ground Edward's arms were around my waist and he held me to him so that I didn't bust my face on the railing or the floor. Edward helped me to my feet and asked if I was alright, I smiled and told him I was. I was so embarrassed but I wasn't going to let him know that.

"Bella, we're in here," Alice called to me.

"Thanks for breakfast, Mrs. Cullen"

"No Bella, please call me Esme and your very welcome dear."

I ate every bite; it was like the best food that I've ever eaten. "So Alice, what's the plan for today?"

She looked at Edward then to Jasper and smiled her evil pixie grin and said, "Shopping." Then they all laughed as I groaned. "Really Bella, I'm just kidding "and they all laughed even harder. I rolled my eyes and stuck my tongue out at her.

"Whatever you want to do Bells, I'm game." Alice said.

"Can we go for a walk down by the lake before I have to drive down to Jacob's house?"

"Sure Bella, let's all go, we can sit and watch the fish and get to know each other better."

Jasper grabbed Alice's hand and pulled her out the door, "Let's race!" he calls as he passes Edward and I. Edward took off after them and turned and asked if I was coming. I took off trying not to fall as I ran after them falling farther and farther behind them all. I caught up when they all stopped and sat down at the lake side.

We talked and laughed all afternoon. I saw that it was getting late so I told them I should be getting my things together and be heading to Jake's place. I told him I would be there around two. We all went back to the house and Edward went to his room to get my things. I waited downstairs with Alice and Jasper.

Edward brought my things down, hugged me goodbye, and kissed that top of my head. Then Alice walked me to my truck, hugged me goodbye, and kissed my cheek. What's with this family and the kissing? I'll have to ask Alice about it later. As I drove to my Jacob's house, my mind bounced around with all the things that happened last night and today.

I pulled into Jake's drive way, he came running out to me, threw his arms around me, and pulled me into a big kiss. I kissed him back, I liked it. I thought to myself, it's different from when Edward kissed me but I liked both ways.

"Bella, I'm sorry but you need a shower, you stink."

"What? I showered this morning for like an hour, what do I smell like?"

"I don't know, rotten flowers or soured milk maybe. Dad called and said that we should eat and chill, they might not make it back till morning. Follow me Bells, I'll get you a towel, the shower's in there"

I followed him down the hall and into the bathroom. I made sure not to forget my clothes this time after this morning and Edward. I quickly showered and put clean clothes on, heaven knows I have enough with all the new things Alice had bought me yesterday.

"Jake, where are you?"

"Hey Bells, I'm in the spare bedroom that you'll be sleeping in tonight. Are you hungry, I made you and me some steaks and potatoes cooked on the grill."

"Thanks Jake, I'm starving."

We sat down and I ate everything he put on my plate. Jacob ate three steaks, two potatoes, and half a loaf of bread. I helped clean up the kitchen after we ate because Jake did all the cooking and then we went into the living room to watch a movie.

"Jacob, what movie should we watch?" I asked.

"It doesn't matter Bells, all I really want to do is kiss "my girlfriend." Would you like to be my girlfriend Bells? I mean for real and not just pretending."

"Jake, I don't know, I do like you a lot but-" Then he leaned over and started to kiss me and I lost all train of thought. All I was doing was kissing Jacob back, my Jacob. He was so warm and I felt right at home in his arms. It felt right but I like the way it felt being in Edward's arms too. I pushed that away back into the back of my mind for later. I kissed Jacob back and not holding anything back.

"Bells, would you like to take a walk down to First Beach? I would love to hold your hand and kiss you under the night sky and the bright stars that are as bright as your eyes."

"Really?" I laughed. "As bright as my eyes?" Then Jake got up like he was hurt. "Jake, I'm sorry, you don't have to try and flirt like that, I already like you, so no more cheesiness okay?"

"All right Bells, I will remember that 'k? Can I kiss you now?" I didn't have to answer him, I smiled and pulled him closer to me, and I tangled my fingers in his hair and kissed him hard. "Let's take that walk Jake," I said, smiling at him.

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