Hey...heh..heh...haven't updated in a while, and this chapter probably isn't as good as you were hoping for but bare with me. I took a lot of time reviewing your ideas and I know now exactly what I want to do with this story. If your ideas weren't used in this chapter I promise it will be used in others and your name with get the credit ^.^
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I woke up the next morning with a very light headed feeling. Although my alarm rang, I could only hear it in the distance as I remembered the night before.
I got up and started my routine. I tripped a few more times than usual but it wasn't surprising. Butterflies had commandeered my stomach and it got a bit annoying that they wouldn't go away.
I made my way downstairs, getting myself a quick breakfast. I had been lagging a bit in the morning, giving me less time for eating.
Shoving the bagel halfway in my mouth, I ran out the door and to my truck, my backpack bounced noisily against my butt. I'm sure if anyone saw, I'd be so embarrassed from the ridiculousness.
The clouds up above cleared the way to the sun which shined down on my driver's window. Birds chirped playfully in the trees all around my house, and it was a calming sound of sorts. I fumbled with my keys, trying to find the right one. That was also silly because there were only two on the chain. Finally I got the right one and jammed it into the door. I looked up to open the door, when something in the reflection of the window caught my eye. Staring back, was a silver shiny car, with a highly attractive man leaning against it, smiling at my morning antics.
"Edward?" I asked startled. Edward's smile just grew. He looked good this morning. He wore a button up shirt that was striped with different blues around a dozen white stripes all around. His jeans fit snuggly. Like they always did.
"Good Morning Bella. Did you sleep well last night?" He asked politely. I pulled my key out of my trunk and walked over to him, my bagel was forgotten in my hand.
"Yeah, I did actually. What are you doing here?" I asked.
"I'm coming to take you to school," he said.
"You assumed I would go with you?" I asked. His smiled dropped.
"No. I hoped you would and wouldn't leave me in the dust like a loser," Edward said.
"Um…" I said deciding. What if he drove really fast again? That didn't bother me that much, especially if he slowed when I asked. I realized I had been happy all morning because I was waiting to see Edward, but now that he was standing there, wanting to take me to school, I wanted to run away. My nerves were getting the best of me, like I had a crush on him or something. Right, I scoffed in my mind.
"You wouldn't mind would you? I've kind of wanted to take you to school for a while," Edward admitted. I nodded my head and he smiled brilliantly moving aside so he could open the passenger door. I slid in and he closed it behind me.
Once again the aroma of the car molded against my body and I couldn't help but feel instantly relaxed. My head fell back against the headrest and I reached for the seatbelt when I realized my bagel, cream cheese included, was smooshed by my hand,
"Ugh," I said and began to lick the cream cheese off my hand. Edward slid in his seat and turned on the radio.
"All set?" He asked me. I showed him my messy hand and he chuckled.
"I have some napkins somewhere," Edward leaned over me to get into the glove box. I moved my hand away so it wouldn't smear in his hair. He opened the glove box and started shuffling through stuff. It sounded like a lot of things were in there making it difficult to shift around, just prolonging Edward's time in front of my body. It didn't help my situation any when I started staring at the muscles move under his shirt. I watched his should blade rotate and was urged to run my fingertips across them. What would he think? Besides, 'What the hell? Now I have cream cheese all over my neat, clean, and expensive shirt'.
I shifted my eyes to his hair. I wanted to run my fingers through it badly. He wouldn't mind about that, I'm sure. Unconsciously I reached out with my good hand and brushed just the tips. He didn't feel it but grunted when he couldn't find the right CD I imagine. My figures drifted into the soft mass slowly, stroking his scalp and Edward froze. I froze as well. What the hell was I doing? This was Edward of all people. And I was groping his head!
A blush began to rise on my face and I went to remove my hand when Edward turned his head to face me and his hand went up to my wrist.
Lust swirled in his eyes and his breath was staggered. He kept shooting glances to my lips and licked his own. My own mind was filled was lust and I was torn between kissing the crap out of him, or letting him go and taking me to school. My fingers tightened in his hair and he closed his eyes, moaning in desire. I was quite satisfied with myself and ran my fingers all over. His eyes opened again and he had a determined face. Edward placed a hand on my leg and the other on my neck and leaned closer.
My heart was leaping out of my chest. He was going to kiss me, I just knew it. I didn't have much experience with guys and I was absolutely positive I would suck at kissing. Edward's face drew closer and his sweet breath hit my face and my lips. His face was close now, my own breath hit his and I was sure sour smell the cream cheese gave wasn't attractive. Edward didn't seem to notice as he went in for the kill.
I panicked. Edward was caught off guard when I turned my head and his soft lips hit my flushed cheek. I felt his eyelashes brush my skin as they blinked and his lips lingered on my cheek longer than necessary. When he pulled away I couldn't look at him. I was way too embarrassed. What would happen after this? Surely it would be weird.
"I-I'm sorry," Edward stuttered, "I-I over thought that, thinking you wanted it. I'm sorry Bella. But when you touched my hair…" he was speechless. He was right about one thing. I did want it and that was terrible. I didn't like Edward like that and I didn't want my lust for him to make him think I liked him. Because then I would just look pathetic when he turned around and said, 'Sorry Bella, I was just joshing. Friends?'
"It's fine Edward. I just wasn't ready," I told him. He looked down.
"I won't do it again until you want to," he vowed. I nodded and he started the car. I looked at my hand with the cream cheese on it. What was I going to do with it? I looked into the still open glove box. Sitting right on top of everything were a bundle of napkins. I tried not to look at him as I reached one but I saw from the corner of my eye his face go red. What was that about? Were the napkins sitting on top the whole time? Was…was Edward just pretending to look for the napkins when they were right there? Why would he do that?
So many questions filled my head and I was pretty sure I was over thinking things. Again.
The ride to school was pretty quiet. I wasn't sure what to say and seemed Edward didn't either. He ended up turning on the radio and classical music came out to calm us both down.
I finished my bagel and wiped my hands on my jeans, looking around to make sure I didn't get bagel crumbs in his clean car. We pulled up to the school and Edward parked in his usually spot. This was it, right here. People were going to see me get out of Edward's car and…what? Think we were together?
I sighed softly and opened my door…well…only a little. Edward ran around to get it for me. I thanked him and got out. Edward closed the door behind me and guided me towards the front doors. We were about halfway there, not getting many stares, when she showed up.
"Hi Edward!" Jessica screamed. She started flipping her hair in a 'flirtatious way'. I rolled my eyes and tried to run away but Edward wrapped his arm around my waist, pinning me to his side.
"Hello Jessica," he said tightly.
"So, I saw you and Bella come to school together," she said looking to the ground. I smiled a bit. Maybe she was starting to realize he liked other crayons in the box, not her. (If she were a crayon, she'd be the army green that got melted with the macaroni yellow and brown in the car making a really ugly baby poop color.)
I frowned when she lifted her head with an over exaggerated flirtatious smile and said, "You could ride me anytime."
Edward and I both snorted and I couldn't help the loud laugh that came out of my mouth. Jessica's face dropped. I felt a bit bad but not much. Did she really just say that?
"I'm sorry Jessica," Edward said, "Bella and I are…close friends."
"We could be close friends," Jessica stepped closer to his other side and ran her hand up his arm. He tensed up, squeezing me close.
"No Jessica," he said tersely, "I told you to leave me alone anyway." She raised her eyebrows at him but didn't say anything.
"Oh baby, I knew you were playin' hard to get," she giggled and kissed his cheek. I would've found this extremely funny if I wasn't, in fact, extremely jealous. Before I knew what I was doing, I wrapped my arm around his waist and turned my body facing him. My other hand trailed up his chest and latched around his neck. Edward's green eyes were wide now and he began to breath heavy again. I leaned closer to his face and brushed my nose against his soft cheek. Edward moved his head more towards me and grabbed my face in his hand. I brought my mouth up level to his and looked him in the eyes for a moment before diving in and getting the best kiss of my life and not just because it was the only one I've ever gotten either.
Edward moved his velvet lips against mine and obviously knew what he was doing. I twisted my hand in his hair knowing he would find pleasure in that and I was satisfied when he moaned slightly. Nothing existed around us at that moment and I closed my eyes, savoring the flavor of his lips. The kiss didn't break and I was comfortable just doing this forever. Edward didn't seem to complain. In fact, he brought me so I was flush against his body and traced my lips with his tongue. It didn't seem to freak me out and I allowed him access and our tongues danced together. If heaven could be on earth, this would be it.
I actually had a thought then of what Edward and I would look like together. Maybe we wouldn't be such a bad couple. I pictured us kissing and hugging and laughing together. I saw love in his eyes, and the love in mine…
I was running out of breath but I didn't want to stop knowing I would have wild thoughts afterwards.
Edward didn't let that happen though. He brought his lips away a millimeter, took in a ragged breath, pecked my lips once more, and hugged me. My eyes widened in shock. I was expecting him to pull back and give a smirk and say a sarcastic remark or act all shy like in the car. Instead, he was hugging me firmly to his chest as we both took deep breaths.
Over his shoulder I could see the kids all around. They weren't moving as they stared at us in equal shock. I had kissed Edward. They whispered together in their little groups about us. I even saw a few of Edward's friends. I knew it wasn't a bet at this point. They were all extremely stoic. I'm sure if it was a bet they would be bummed or happy go lucky. They were just staring though.
Jessica was beside me with wide eyes. Her eyes began to fill with tears and her face turned red. Her skimpy, plastic outfit puckered when she slammed her fists to her side stiffly.
"You bitch!" she roared at me, "Edward didn't want you to kiss him!" I raised my eyebrows.
Edward let me go but stood extremely close to me with a giant grin on his face.
"I'm 99.99 percent sure he did," I said looking at him. He smiled down at me and kissed my forehead. Jessica balled her fist and began to stammer, "you bitch! He wanted me, not you. I swear he did. Why doesn't he want me? I bet he does, you're just in the way! That's why I left you in the first place. You're just so worthless, Bella. No friends except me. Not even I wanted you." I wasn't one to fight back unless I had something worthy to say. Jessica could blame me and call me names all she wanted but I had no courage or intentions to throw back words. It would've just made me look as stupid as her, and I was above that.
Edward agreed with me it seemed but it was hard for him not to say something. So he chose his words wisely and said, "Jessica, that's enough. We are done dealing with your shit and I think it would be best if you leave us alone. Bella hasn't done anything to you and I'm not an object you can pawn off. Bella has stolen my heart and she is the only girl I know who does not prance around owning people and hitting on men whom she knows are in love with other girls." I don't like girls fighting over me, I find it ridiculous. That's probably why I didn't go for you. You're being ridiculous and that is a very unattractive quality in a woman. I suggest you change your clothes and attitude and find a healthy relationship with a man who is actually into you."
After that I looked at Edward in awe. If I had anything to say to Jessica, it would've been the same thing...maybe in different not-so-nice way but basically the same.
Jessica teared up, punched me in the arm and ran off. She probably would've gone fast and farther if she wasn't stumbling to keep from falling off her 5 inch orange heels.
Edward and I watched her leave then turned back to each other and smiled.
"Thanks," we said at the same time. He chuckled and I laughed nervously. He looked at my arm briefly, where Jessica punched me (like a child), and I convinced him I was okay.
The warning bell rang and it was then I realized only a few people stuck around to watch the whole thing up until Jessica's exit and all the rest were inside, getting to class like we were supposed to.
Edward grabbed my books from my arms and started to run.
"Come on Bella! Two minutes!" he called. I smiled and raced after him. As I ran, I didn't trip once. I believe the reason for this was because I wasn't running, I was floating. Edward made me feel special and nothing could wipe the silly smile off my face. If anything, what happened later that day made it stay there permanently.
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