A/N: so ended on a cliffhanger last time. Read on to find out what happens.

I sat shocked to know that he had heard the conversation. I blushed and looked away. Alice noticed and saved me.

'Hey Edward! How was Claire?' She asked bouncing out of her seat. I was looking back at everyone and I noticed Edward hesitate slightly before answer.

'She was fine.' He was looking at me with his piercing green eyes whilst he answers. I thought I saw different emotions behind them, but couldn't work them out.

'Fine? Fine? That's all your going to say? We're not going to get any juicy gossip about how perfect your date was?' Alice asked, pouting afterwards. He shook his head and I was about to answer him when Emmett joined in.

'Aw come on Eddiekins. You know you want to tell us. Please Eddi-'

'I SAID NO EMMETT.' I jumped a little at the anger in Edward's voice. I was curious as too why he didn't want to talk about it but didn't question him. I just sat there staring at him as he stared at his palms.

We all sat in silence, not quite sure what to make of Edward's outburst. I was beginning to get slightly uncomfortable so began to shuffle around a little in my bed causing it to squeak. Everyone looked at me and I just shrugged causing them to laugh at me. Blushing, I let my head fall back against the pillow and closed my eyes listening to the conversation that had begun in the room.

*

'Bella?' I opened my eyes to see Dr Cullen staring down at me. He laughed at my shocked face before taking a step back. 'I have come to talk to you about why you fainted.

'Uhuh. What's up?' I was a little worried but maintained relaxed.

'Well Bella, there is nothing completely wrong with you. The only reason I can come up with about why you fainted is because you had a shock or something. Can you remember if you did before you fainted?'

'Erm, no. I don't think I did. I don't the fact that Alice was almost bouncing out her seat gave me a shock. I'm used to it.' I laughed, trying to lighten the mood.

'Well Bella, other than that, you are free to go. Just take it easy in the future.' I nodded and he headed out. I sighed and fell back asleep again, tired beyond belief.

*

'Can I help you at all?' The guy standing in front of me didn't even look up at me as he shook his head. 'Okay, I'll leave you to it then'

I wandered away, walking up and down the few aisles. I noticed that there was another guy standing with two books in his hand obviously trying to choose which one. I strolled up to him and offered my help.

'Yes please. I'm not sure which one to choose.' He looked back down at the books before showing me the titles: Romeo and Juliet or Midsummer Night's Dream.

'Hmm, well if you want my opinion, I would go for Romeo and Juliet. Have you read either or know what they are about?' He looked at me and shook his head, obviously a little ashamed. 'Well Romeo and Juliet is a love story. Romeo, a Montague falls in love with Juliet who is a Capulet. Basically, their families hate each other and it is difficult for them to be together. Some fighting scenes and in the end, they both die.'

'Well that sounds, erm, interesting.' I laughed.

'A Midsummer Night's Dream is where four young lovers and a group of peasant actors head for the forest with pledged troths and the hope of the perfect rehearsal space. Caught up in Midsummer magic and an argument among fairy fold, the mortals suffer much mischief in the woods before they can return to reality. It's fantasy. Both book are definitely worth reading but I think you would prefer Romeo and Juliet.'

He nodded and slipped Midsummer Night's Dream back onto the shelf. He turned and stuck his hand out. 'I'm Ethan.' I took his hand and replied.

'Isabella, but I prefer Bella.' I smiled at him. 'If you need any more help, don't be afraid to ask. Otherwise, I'll be at the till. I walked away and slipped behind the till, ringing up a couple of books that someone was wishing to buy. The lady paid and then left, leaving a scent of lavender in the air.

I loved my new job. I worked in the bookstore in Port Angeles: one of the jobs I wanted in particular. It was great! I only had to work weekends and even then it was only five hours a day. I heard the bell ring, signalling the door had opened. I looked up to see Edward standing at the door, shaking the rain from his hair. I laughed and said hello. He said hi back and headed to the books.

'Hey Bella?' I looked up to see Ethan walking towards me.

'Yes?'

'Erm, oh, actually doesn't matter. I'll take these please.' I noticed he had picked up another few books – most of them were Ian Rankin: The Inspector Rebus series.

'Okay,' I rang them up and he handed the money over. 'Anything else Ethan?' I noticed he paused and cleared his throat a little before answering.

'Umm, yeah actually there was. I was wondering if you wanted to maybe go out for dinner sometime?' He looked down at his feet, breathing deeply.

I paused. Ethan seemed like a nice guy and he certainly looked gorgeous. His dark black hair was cut perfectly with just a little bit falling over the front of his face, hiding his mysterious grey eyes. He was tall and you could tell he worked out. I didn't know if I wanted to go on a date with him though. I still liked Edward – a lot – but maybe giving him a try would keep my mind off of him.

I looked up at him to see Edward standing just behind him in the que. I stuttered my answer, all the time watching Edward's reaction.

'Erm, yeah okay. That would be nice Ethan.' I smiled sincerely at him before looking back at Edward. His lips were set in a straight line. He walked away and put his books back before walking out the shop. What was his problem? I sighed and continued to talk to Ethan for a few moments before he had to leave.

'Here's my number. Call me when you get some time to meet up. It was nice meeting you Bella. Hope to see you soon.' He waved and walked out the store, smiling like a Cheshire cat. I watched him climb into his car and drive off before looking up at the clock: five past four. I was meant to finish my shift five minutes ago so went to the back and collected my stuff before handing the keys over to Eric who was just starting his shift. I said goodbye and headed out to my car.

*

'Hey Ali!' I help the phone closer to my ear in attempt to hear her slightly better. 'Where the hell are you? I can't hear a thing'

'Erm, we're at home. Esme decided to throw one of her random parties. I'm standing right next to a speaker. Hold on whilst I move.' I heard her shuffle a little and the music fade away into the background. 'Bella you still there?'

'Yeah I'm here. What's the party for?'

'Esme decided to have family over since the weather was meant to be nice today. We're having a barbeque. You should head over now if that's you finished.'

'It's okay Alice. I have homework to be getting on with. I'll see you at school on Monday yeah?'

'You sure?' she pestered.

'Yeah definitely.'

'Okay, see you Monday morning then. Edward and I will pick you up 'kay?'

'Umm sure. See you' I hung up and chucked my phone on my bed. I pulled my textbook closer to me and continued to read the chapter on mutation. Urgh! How I hated Human Biology.

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