A/N: Muchas gracias for the reviews everyone. I get a lot of alert things but less then half the reviews. *if you didn't notice that is a hint for you to review :P* haha just kidding. Here is chapter Four.
(If there are any mistakes I am sorry. But I did check like twice.)
Connect More Ways than One
Edward
"See now all you have to do is divide it and it's extremely easy." Her eyes brightened with realization.
"You opened my eyes to the world of math Edward. I thank you." She smiled and hugged me. I was pretty pissed that Bella had to meet James. Emmett always encouraged me to date and Jasper had a girlfriend so I didn't worry about them. It's just that James wanted every 'piece of ass' in the school and I was not going to let James touch her.
"Finally we are finished with this mathematical nonsense." I moved all of the math stuff to one side of my desk.
I was extremely thankful that my parents bought a desk in my room that Bella and I could share. How awkward would it be to work on my bed? The fact that she was currently wearing a blue fitted sweater and a pair of dark wash jeans wouldn't stop the fantasies now. On the bed would be much worse.
"Whoa time flew by fast. I better get home. My dad will probably get all protective and pull a shotgun out of his car coming after you." she snickered. I tried to force a laugh but barely. The last thing I want to do is get on Chief Swan's bad side.
She began to throw her things into her book bag and gathered some other stuff that belonged to her. She finished and I stood up and walked towards the door.
"Let me walk you to your car." We strolled to the front door and she stopped to turn around and look at me.
"Thank you so much for the help Edward I really appreciate it." that gorgeous blush appeared on her face again.
"It's not a problem at all. Any time you need help just ask." We stood awkwardly together. She rocked back and forth on her toes nervously.
"I better go." I reached for the doorknob but quickly ceased the movement when I felt her warm skin touch my hand. I felt the blood and heat rush to my face. I feel like a complete girl now.
I opened the door and she stepped outside.
"See you in bio Edward." she smiled and walked down the front steps of the Victorian home. I watched as she walked away.
"Wait a minute." I was confused until she ran up the steps again and up to me.
The blood rushed to my face as soon as I felt her warm lips touch my cheek. My knees buckled and my heart began to race.
"See you later." She whispered in my ear. Her proximity was overwhelming. The scent and her warm breath almost made me collapse.
Before Bella moved towards her car I could see the smile playing on her lips. I didn't feel so self-conscious anymore since the blush flooded into her cheeks. She pulled out of the drive way and down the road.
"Oh yeah she so wants you." The thunderous voice behind me was obvious. Emmett was poking his nose in my business again.
"Can you please refrain from invading in my personal life?" I was still looking down the road while the red dot soon disappeared.
"Hmm lemme think…." I closed the door and turned around to see him tapping his chin. "Oh I got an answer. No Edward, I cannot refrain from invading in your personal life."
"Whatever." I went to the kitchen to find something to eat. A while later the front door opened.
"Hello Edward. How are you dear?" My mom sang. "Where is your brother?"
"Last time I saw him he was upstairs in his room after James and Jasper left."
"Thanks sweetie." She kissed my cheek. Damn, that's where Bella kissed me. Now it is covered with mom germs.
"Oh mom you shouldn't kiss Eddiekins on the cheek." Emmett waltz in the kitchen with that shit eating grin. Great, let the embarrassment begin.
"And why can't I kiss my son?" I shook my head at Emmett. I knew he was going to continue.
"Well Eddie's new girlfriend kissed him there." He tried hiding his laughter but didn't succeed.
"You have a girlfriend?" she smiled at me enthusiastically.
I was never the one to get a girlfriend or go on dates. My first real kiss was in a play. I was in pre-k and the girl didn't even want to kiss me. My mom constantly threw girls my way. I felt like a failure whenever I turned them down. My mom got the son who was popular and on the football team which automatically means all the girls wants him. Then she had the tall lanky nerdy son who has never missed a year of science camp. Now that she knows some girl may have captured my heart, she gets extremely enthusiastic.
"She isn't really my girlfri-"my mom pulled me to the kitchen table and sat me down in one of the chairs. She sat across from me with a yearning look in her eyes.
"Oh Edward, what's her name? What does she look like? Is she pretty? Is she smart?" Her eyes seemed to entreat me for all the information I could supply about Bella.
"Calm down mom. I will answer your questions." she leaned in forward obviously excited on the 'girlfriend' news. "Her name is Bella. She about a foot shorter than me and has long brunette hair. She has the most brown and deepest eyes in the world. You can tell her every emotion by just looking at them."
"She sounds beautiful dear." my mom placed her hand on mine and smiled at me.
"I didn't even get to her personality yet-"
"And this is where I leave. Call me when dinner is ready." I barley paid attention to him as I described Bella to my mother.
"There are so many words I could use to describe Bella. She is generous, extremely intelligent and way too humble for her own good. I wish you could meet her mom. You would love her."
"I plan on it Edward. Don't let me down." She playfully pointed at me.
Saturday Morning
Bella
I rolled over in my bed and was practically burned by the brightness pouring into my window. Who the devil opened my curtains?
I groaned and looked at my alarm clock. 10:45 am. Oh crap I better get ready. I don't want to have Edward waiting for me. Thankfully Charlie left for an all day fishing trip so Edward doesn't have to go through parental interrogation. Butterflies fluttered around in my stomach just thinking about all the time I would be spending with Edward.
I rolled out of bed and grabbed my robe to take a shower. I walked down the hall to the bathroom and closed the door. After pulling the lever in the shower and adjusting the temperature I stripped out of my clothes and stepped into the shower under the warm water.
I picked up the body splashed and washed all of my stress away. I already had so much work due with all of my classes and hopefully this date will decrease my stress level. I picked up the strawberry shampoo and ran it through my hair. After lathering and rinsing I turned off the water and stepped out.
I finished my bathroom duties and walked to my room in my robe. I looked for an outfit to wear and was instantly stumped. I didn't want to seem too formal but then again I didn't want to be too informal.
I finally settled on a purple turtleneck sweater and a pair of dark washed jeans. A pair of black ballet flats would do. I attempted to straighten my hair. I pulled it up in a pony tail and left a part hanging. Thank god my mom suggested layers before I left Phoenix.
This would be my first actual date so I applied a bit of gloss and some eyeliner. I didn't put on to much because 'cheap hooker' was no my style.
I walked downstairs, purse in hand, to grab something to eat. I peaked into the fridge and only saw a carton of eggs, some beer, and vegetable. Eggs it is.
After I finished my meal I glanced at the clock. It was 11:56 and I began to feel anxious. Edward would be here any minute now and the anticipation was killing me.
Ding Dong.
I tried not to run to the door. That would only make me seem desperate. I walked to the door and opened to the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.
Adonis uh I mean Edward was also dressed formally and his hair was as magnificently messy as ever.
"Hi Bella. You look lovely." he smiled that crooked grin. My thoughts of his grin did no justice to the real thing. I kissed his soft cheek once again.
Over the pass few days I have been giving these 'cheek kisses' to Edward and I have been feeling pretty confident. He never rejected me but his red face never went unnoticed.
"Thanks, you do too." what the hell did I just say. "I mean uh you look very handsome not lovely. Because lovely is for girls and handsome is for boys which you are." Fabulous I am rambling and I could feel the heat rising to my face.
"It's okay." he smiled "Are you ready to go? The poetry slam starts at 12:30."
"Sure let me get my purse."
The Car Ride
We sat in a comfortable silence for a while and you could only hear our breathing. Every once in a while Edward would adjust his glasses and push them farther up his nose.
"We have such animated conversations." I giggled and I saw him smirk at my comment.
"Okay I will attempt an animated conversation just for you." he tapped his chin and had a thoughtful look on his face. "How about a game of 20 questions?"
"Okay I'll go first. What's your favorite color?"
"Brown."
"Edward, brown is such an ugly color. It's the color of mud and dog crap." I replied.
"And it's the color of your eyes which I think are beautiful." I wanted to faint when he said that. He is such a sweetheart. He changed his favorite color to brown because of my eyes. I am falling so hard for this guy that I only met about 5 days ago.
"Oh really? My favorite color is emerald. Just like your eyes." He kept his eyes on the road but his smile widened.
He pushed a button on his radio and a melodic tune filled the car. Clair De Lune.
Poetry Slam
As we walked inside of the building I began to have a warm cozy feeling. The walls were white and abstract art hung all around. There were people inside but it wasn't that packed. There were mainly adults but a few teens were there too.
"Let's sit here." Edward said as we sat over at a black push couch. There was a counter nearby and a few people were up getting drinks.
"Do you want something to drink? There's coffee or hot chocolate." He asked. I love how he always made sure I was comfortable. The lights suddenly dimmed and a man in a suit came to the stage. He seemed to be in his forties and he had black hair with a few spots of grey.
He introduced himself as the narrator and then opened the stage to another woman who wanted to recite a poem. She said the poet was named Tennyson.
"That poet sounds familiar but I just can't put my finger on it." I whispered to Edward.
"I believe he wrote The Lady of Shalott." he whispered back. I didn't fail to notice his arm around my shoulder. Of course I was going to leave it there.
"Bingo!" I whispered back and I could feel the vibrations from his laughter.
The woman began the poem with great passion and animation.
(Okay I will not put that entire poem. I will just put the first and last stanzas.)
On either side the river lie
Long fields of barley and of rye,
That clothe the world and meet the sky;
And though the field the road run by
To many-tower'd Camelot
And up and down the people go,
Gazing where the lilies blow
Round an island there below,
The island of Shalott
…
Who is this? And what is here?
And in the lighted palace near
Died the sound of royal cheer;
And they crossed themselves for fear,
All the Knights at Camelot;
But Lancelot mused a little space
He said. "She has a lovely face;
God in his mercy lend her grace,
The Lady of Shalott."
"Oh the irony." I said to myself as the woman stepped off of the stage and the room brightened again. Edward must have heard me because he looked in my direction.
"Yeah, she risked her life for love. She saw Sir Lancelot in the mirror and went to him. Her life is supposed to be spent in the castle. She was to never leave because of the curse. But she risked her life for love." Edward sighed obviously pitying The Lady of Shalott.
"She wanted to meet him so badly but when he finally sees her and calls her lovely she isn't alive to experience it. She could have loved him and he would love her but the curse held her back." I sighed along with Edward.
"She knew that she would die because of the curse. But she risked it for love." he leaned in closer. "Would you do the same?"
"Only if the person was someone I would die for."
The emerald eyes stared back deeply into my eyes. Was Edward someone I would die for?
A/N: I did all that in like 2 hours. I feel slightly accomplished. I hope you all plan to see Twilight. (If you don't see it I may have to hit you with a bat. kidding haha)
Oh if you want to read The Lady of Shalott it's easy to Google. If you don't just read a quick synopsis of it and you'll understand the conversation between Bella and Edward.
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