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Chapter Seven-
Edward was ever the gentleman and paid the cabbie. After that was settled, we headed up towards my apartment. I was glad that I had a ground level apartment so I didn't have to wait long to clean up. As soon as I got him settled, I was going to wash the gross away.
I closed and locked the door.
"Do mind if we just chill and watch a movie. Maybe I could get to know you a little better." I knew I sounded timid when it came out of my mouth but I really did want to be able to be friends. Maybe we could have to extracurricular benefits as well, until I found mister right anyway. At first I was just going to try and avoid him but the look on his face when I told him not to worry about that night was crushing. If I hadn't oozing sex appeal from the puking episode I would have attacked the shit out of his mouth.
"Yeah, I would love that. Although, I already know quite a bit about you Bella." He had that smile that could light up the world if it ever went dark. Fuck. Of course I had to be a sickling tonight.
And then I killed the mood. "So, which parts of your clothes did I puke on? Was it just the shirt or both?" I asked.
"Uh, well, you didn't" He said. Huh? I gave him a quizzical look.
"But you said you had backsplash or whatever. I was gonna wash your clothes for you."
"Erm…Well I knew you wouldn't let me leave if you thought I was trying to make sure you got home safe so I may or may not have fibbed a little." He looked down at his hands while playing with the hem of his shirt as he said it. Green eyes had quite a blush as well. Damn he was attractive. How was he single? Wait was he single?
I couldn't help but laugh at his semi ashamed look. "It's alright. And you're right I wouldn't have let you in my cab." I smirked at him as I started walking down the hall and taking off my shirt. I could feel his eyes on me the entire way.
"Oh the remote is on the coffee table and the kitchen is to your left. Help yourself. I'm going to take a quick shower" I called from the bathroom door.
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I'm not sure I had ever taken such a fast shower. What can I say, green eyes inspired me to hurry my ass. I brushed my teeth, because ew puke breath, and got dressed. I wanted to get back out to the living room so I could get to know Edward better. I was a chatty bitch when I was drunk and I'm sure that night was no exception, especially with the way he said 'I already know quite a bit about you Bella'. If he wasn't so hot that may have been a little creepy.
God, I can't even remember what I had told him. I knew I told him a lot of shit about myself but I wasn't sure what exactly. I guess he could fill me in. I hope I didn't blab anything too embarrassing like the time I broke my wrist while I was getting off. Yeah, I was that skilled with my clumsiness. Although the only person who knew that I broke it while do at that was Alice. I hoped I hadn't blabbed that.
I walked out into the living room to find the tv on one of the HBO channels and green eyes nowhere. Then I heard noise coming from my kitchen.
"What are you doing?" I asked as I got to the door way.
"Well I was seeing if you had any 7-up and maybe some chicken noodle soup for your stomach. Emmett told me we were meeting you after dinner so I assumed you might be a little hungry now. And then I got hungry and went looking for sweets." He said shyly with a small smile.
Could this boy be any more cute? Boy, pfft, he was allll man! I'm such a weirdo.
I laughed. "It's fine. My goodie cabinet is over to your right. I'm not really hungry though. But thank you Doctor Cullen." I grabbed a diet coke from the fridge and went back out into the living room to find something to watch. Edward headed out soon after with a bag of Oreos and a glass of milk.
"So what do you want to watch?" I asked.
"Well probably something we've both seen so we don't have to pay attention if we don't want." He grinned.
"Have you seen avatar?"
"Yup. Do you have it?"
"Yeah. I'll go put it in"
It took me a couple of minutes to find it. I had yet to pull all my DVD's from the box they had been packed in. I only grabbed my chick flick essentials such as Sweet Home Alabama. I could watch that shit on repeat for eternity and not get sick of it.
Once I found it, I grabbed a blanket from my linen closet. I put the dvd in and settled my ass down on the couch.
"So…" I said.
"So…" he said with his mouth full.
I couldn't help but giggle. He was an adorable motherfucker.
"Did I blab anything too embarrassing during our, um time together?" I asked.
"No. You just told me about you; about your wanting to be a nurse. Basic stuff really."
"Oh well that's good. So since you know all about me, why don't you tell me about you. What made you want to become a doctor?"
"Well my parents are doctors. I mean I know that sounds so cliché but its true. Well that and uh, I had a friend named Alec when I was about ten. He had cancer. He ended up passing away not too long after diagnosis. From then on I wanted to be a pediatric oncologist. I want to try and help kids so they can live." He said in such a said tone. I reached over and grabbed his hand.
"I'm sorry Edward. I bet he would have been so proud of you." I said as I gave him a smile.
"Thanks." He answered smiling back.
It was a little awkward for a couple minutes because I didn't really know what to say. I just sat there holding his hand.
"So have you been looking into the nursing out here? There are a lot of great hospitals." He said breaking through the silence.
"Yeah. Uh actually that's why we were out tonight. I just got a job at children's on the neurology floor for nights starting next week. I actually have a physical and TB test scheduled for tomorrow at noon."
"Oh well that's good. Are you excited about starting?" He said enthusiastically.
"Yeah, I can't wait. I applied the Monday after we…" I trailed off while waving my hand in between us.
"Oh." He said with a nervous laugh. "Well that's good. I'm glad you got it. Why did you want to work there?"
"I like kids. Well usually. Plus the helping people thing goes tenfold for kids. When I was younger I was very proned to getting hurt. I was at the hospital all the time. Since we lived in a small town the staff knew me well. There was one nurse in particular; her name was Sue. She was always extra nice to me."
"Oh well that makes sense." He said.
I smiled and nodded. Again it went quite but this time it wasn't awkward. We just sat and watched the movie together.
"Edward?"
"Yeah Bella?"
"Do you mind if I rest my head on your shoulder?"
"Not at all."
"Okay. Thanks." I said as I laid against him.
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I must have fallen asleep because I awoke the next morning in my bed. I looked around and Edward wasn't there. I was being silly. Of course he wasn't. We aren't dating or anything. Just friends. Friends don't generally sleep in each other's beds. Duh Bella, get some fucking sense.
I went pee and then walked to the kitchen since I felt like I had my appetite back. On the counter was a box from Dunkin Donuts and a note.
Bella-
I slept on you couch because I didn't want to leave you deadbolt unlocked. I hope you don't mind. I had a really nice time hanging out last night. I hope we can do it again soon. I had to get going because I had an appointment at 9. I grabbed you breakfast before I left but I didn't know what you liked so I got a little of everything. I'll call you later.
Edward
Fucking swoon. I opened the box and pulled out a chocolate chip muffin. God I loved chocolate. It was almost as good as sex. Almost. I looked at my clock and saw that it was already 10. I must have been more tired than I thought. I finished my muffin and headed towards my bedroom to grab some clothes for a shower. I also may or may not have stashed Edwards note in my dresser. Today was going to be a good day.
AN- No Cliffie this time. Aren't you proud! Tell me what you think!