A/N: Hey guys! I am sooo sorry it took me so long to update this chapter. I was planning on updating wayyy earlier today, but today was my cousin Olivia's first birthday party. She's ah-dorable. But again, I'm sorry. That is no excuse. Chapter title from Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly".

Starts in My Toes

"You're the worst, Bella Swan," Jessica confronted me as soon as I got downstairs. I didn't even have to ask. I knew as soon as I saw her what she was here for.

"Jess, let me expl-"

"I cannot believe you did this to me you… you…" she sputtered. I braced myself for whatever insults she could think of. I deserved them, after all.

"Jessie, I'm really sorry! But if you'll just give me a chance to expla-" I tried again.

"No way! I don't care what you have to say, you can't change my mind," she argued. I felt like crying, but I would not allow myself to break down in front of her. Edward stood beside me silently. I looked up at his emotionless face, and suddenly I knew what I had to do.

"Please, Jess. Just give me twenty minutes. I'll take you out to Mickey D's," I offered, knowing full well she couldn't resist my offer.

"Well…" She tapped her chin with her index finger in consideration. "Okay. But you've got twenty minutes. And we're taking your car."

"Fine with me," I agreed. "Wait…"

Edward walked over to the wooden rack nailed to the wall beside the door and tossed me the keys to his Volvo wordlessly.

"I'm sorry, Edward, but this is really important to me," I whispered. He nodded and kissed my forehead.

"I'll meet you at the station in an hour. Oh, and Bella!"

"Yes?"

"Be careful. Drive carefully. And don't trip over anything. Oh, and if you see Jacob or any of his friends, make sure you call my cell, and…" he rambled.

"EDWARD!" I interrupted, giggling quietly. "I'll be fine. See you in an hour." I couldn't help but notice how understanding he was.

"Okay. I trust you. Bye Bells. Love you!" he said.

"Love you too," I mumbled, returning his goodbye kiss. Jessica glared at me. This was going to be harder than I thought.

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"Okay. Talk," Jessica ordered, choosing a secluded booth in the far corner, next to a small, foggy window. "I'm listening."

"Okay," I said, taking a deep breath before I began. "You see, when I was in the hospital, Edward visited me every day. I would have never dreamed that even thought about me that way… It was so unexpected, the first time he… he… kissed me. And I really do love him, Jessie. I'm not going to break it off with him. But I came here with you because I wanted to try and make amends. I'm really, really, really sorry."

"Okay. I forgive you."

"I thought you'd be mad. I understand if you hate me, but I had to try… What did you just say?"

"I forgive you," she repeated. I sighed in relief.

"Thank you so much, Jess. Coming back to school next Monday will be sooooo much easier knowing that at least one person doesn't hate me," I admitted.

"How could I hate you after you bought me this succulent chicken sandwich?" she joked, holding it up so I could see the chicken, lettuce, mayonnaise, and pickles. "It's marvelous!"

I laughed. "Thank you so much, Jess. You have no idea how much this means to me."

"I know. But don't sweat it. There will be other Edward Cullens. I just have one question for you," she said, taking another bite.

"What's that?" I wondered aloud.

"How great a kisser is he?" she asked, only half joking.

"Ummm… are you sure you want me to answer that?" In truth, a couple of answers came to mind, such as amazing, magnificent, entrancing, and breathtakingly wonderful.

"Yeah, I do, Bella. I really do. You have no idea how long it's been since I've heard giddy schoolgirl stories. And besides, like I said, other Edward Cullens will come along," she begged.

I shook my head. "Not for me, there won't."

"Maybe you're right. But still… Just answer the question!"

"All right, all right," I said, lifting my hands in mock surrender. "He's… great. incredible, actually. And I feel so… safe. More than ever before. He loves me. And it's nice to be, and feel, loved. Especially by Edward."

She gazed off into space, a dreamy look in her eyes. "Oh, how romantic! It's like… your life is turning into a romance novel or something!"

My eyes rolled into the back of my head. "Whatever."

Never, in my entire life, would I admit that she, Jessica Stanley, was exactly right. Edward was my fairytale. He was perfect.

A/N: Hope you liked that little filler chapter. The next one is when Bella and Edward have to go back to school. And when they go to the radio station to try and determine the mysterious stalker-type person. Ooooooh. Freaky. Haha. PLEASE, can we try and get as many reviews for this chapter as the last one? I was soooo happy to see how much feedback I got on the last chapter. So REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW! Until next update,

C.J.