Hey guys! Sorry it took so long for me to update! I've just been busy/lazy with my birthday and dance competition and everything…. Btw I got one of those life size Edward cardboard cutouts for my birthday and I just am jumping for joy even though I got it a week ago! Haha btw usually when I want my authors notes to be boldface it doesn't show up when I publish the chapter? Can any of you guys let me know how you do it… that would be great

Thanks and here's the chapter!

"Serena we're at your house." I heard a soft voice say. I smiled in my sleep and turned over a bit. "Serena?" the soft velvety voice asked again.

I was just so tired I ignored the voice and continued to sleep.

"SERENA!"

"WHAAA!" I screamed and rolled onto the car floor by Edward's feet.

"Emmett!" Edward scolded followed by Rose whacking Emmett's head

Edward got out of the car so I could move and get out as well I couldn't really move because the back of the drivers seat and the seat I was sitting in were sandwiching me so I had to army crawl out of the car.

Once I difficultly got to my feet. I brushed myself off and gave Emmett a glare. All he did was smirk and shrug his shoulders. I rolled my eyes and started toward the front porch with Edward behind me.

I turned around. "Why are you following me?" I asked.

"Well, since you've spent the night at our house and practically spent the whole weekend with us, I thought I should introduce myself. Am I right?" he asked.

"Good point." I said as I walked to the front door and grabbed the spare key from under our plant pot.

I fumbled with the key and put it in the lock and opened the door.

"Mom!" I'm home!" I yelled to wherever she was in the house.

"In the kitchen!" she answered.

I looked back at Edward and said glumly, "Follow me and don't say I didn't warn you." I warned.

I heard him chuckle a bit as I made my way towards the kitchen. I walked in to my mom drinking a cup of tea and working on one of those InTouch magazine celebrity crossword puzzles. I stood at the doorway for a minute waiting for her to look up.

I coughed to get her attention. She looked up and met my gaze and then she looked at Edward and her eyes widened.

"I'm sorry!" she said as she got out of her chair. "And who may this be?" she said as she approached us.

"Hello I'm Edward Cullen I'd like to formally introduce myself Miss…?" he held out his hand.

"Tina Swan." She answered taking his hand and shaking it wincing at the cold. "It's a pleasure to meet you, thank you for having my daughter over." She said.

"It was no problem." He replied with a smile. "Well, my brother and sister are out in the car and I don't want to keep them waiting, it was nice meeting you Miss. Swan." He nodded his head towards my mom. "And I'll see you in school on Monday Serena." He said looking at me.

"Okay see ya!" I said with a small smile.

"Bye." He said before he was out of the room.

I turned to go up to my room. "Wait!" my mom said. I turned to face her. "He was a cutie patootie!" My mouth shot open in shock before I turned scarlet and ran up to my room. I slammed my door and prayed that they left. I heard the jeep roar to life and Emmett's loud laughter filled the air.

Shit.

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The following Monday, I pulled into the parking lot and pulled into the farthest spot from that silver Volvo. I got out of my car and power walked towards Trig. I was almost to the door when I was stopped by Lucas.

"Hey Serena!" he said cheerfully.

"Hey Lucas." I replied in an annoyed tone looking around to see if any of the Cullens were coming in my direction. They weren't thankfully.

"Hey, Um… I was kind of wondering if… well… you'd want to go out with me Friday night?" I felt my face go white.

I wanted so badly to say no but I just didn't want to be mean. I had to think of something quick an excuse. "Um…" I said stalling.

Lucas was looking at me with these puppy dog eyes and I just couldn't be mean. Damn my niceness.

"Ye—"

"Actually she can't because she already has a date with me Friday night." Edward came up suddenly and interrupted.

Lucas looked surprised. "You and him?" he asked throwing his hand back and forth from Edward to me.

"Yes sir!" Edward answered happily while setting his arm around my shoulder for emphasis. I was confused at first and then he squeezed my shoulder as if telling me to play along. I quickly got the message and wrapped my arm around his waist and smiled.

"Yeah, sorry Lucas, maybe another time." I said. (A/N Ouch!)

"Yeah maybe another time." He said flatly while glaring at Edward. "See you around Serena." He said still not taking his eyes off Edward.

"Mhmm!" I said a little too cheerfully. I was trying to hold back a laugh.

Lucas slowly turned and walked away and I waited until he was out of earshot before I burst into hysterics.

"That! (haha) was (haha) PRICELESS!" I screamed the last part.

Edward was in hysterics too his arm still around my shoulder.

We were rudely interrupted when Emmett said, "Aw… aren't you two just the cutest cutie patooties!" he squealed mocking my mom.

I stopped laughing and blushed. Edward stopped laughing also and mumbled something I couldn't hear to Emmett. Emmett looked at Edward with horror in his eyes and walked away quickly.

I must have had a confusing look on my face because Edward then explained. "I said something to Emmett that really scared him off he won't be bothering you for a very long time." He said with a smile.

"What exactly did you say?" I asked.

"Well, he has a teddy bear named Mr. Schnookums and I told him that I would bring a picture I secretly took of him hugging Mr. Schnookums to school unless he stops taunting you." He explained with a victorious smile.

I looked at him with a bewildered expression and he stared back.

We looked at each other and both went into hysterics at the same time.

In the middle of our laughing fit I still noticed his arm was still around me and mine was still wrapped around him.

I stopped laughing and looked up in his topaz eyes.

"You can take your arm off me now, Lucas is gone." I said to him.

"I know." He said with his crooked grin as he started walking towards the building with his arm still around my shoulder.

We walked in together in the same position except my arm wasn't around his waist my arms were at my side and I was leaning into him. People started to stare and whisper and I really didn't like the attention.

I cleared my throat. "Edward?" I asked timidly. He looked down at me. "I guess I'll see you in bio?" I asked.

"You bet." He said smiling and then he finally took his arm off of my shoulders. Even though his arm is ice cold, I felt a sudden coldness where his arm used to be and I got a shiver. (A/N do you know what I'm talking about where you have your hand or your arm in a certain spot and when you move it the spot is cold? That's what I'm talking about)

Suddenly I wished his arm were still there.

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Ring!!!! That was the bell for lunch. I grabbed my bag and after saying Au Revoir to Madame Campbell, I bolted to lunch. I walked into the crowed cafeteria and looked around for the Cullens. I noticed that bronze tousled hair from across the room and walked towards where they were sitting.

I approached the table slowly. Alice and Jasper hadn't arrived yet and Emmett and Rose were making out, which disgusted me. I scrunched up my nose as if I smelled something bad and reached down to Edward's apple. When he saw my hand he looked up and saw me and smiled.

"Do you mind if I use this?" I asked holding the apple.

"Sure." He answered.

"Kay thanks!" I said. Rose and Emmett were still in their own world making out and I chucked the apple at Emmett's head.

It hit him square in the temple.

"Bulls Eye." I muttered victoriously under my breath.

Edward burst into a melodious laugh, as did I, minus the melody.

Emmett turned away from Rose shocked and first looked at Edward who pointed towards me and Emmett's eyes landed on me.

I smiled a toothy smile and waved.

"Hi!" I said and giggled.

"You are going to get it Serena." He replied.

"Really?" I questioned. He looked at me waiting to continue. Alice and Jasper both walked up with their trays. "I don't think you want to do that Emmett, because I'll do something to your teddy bear in return." I said in a devilish voice.

"Not Mr. Schnookums!" he whisper yelled.

"Oh yeah!" I said right back.

"Fine." He said and crossed his arms.

"Um did we miss something?" Jasper asked.

"No just some tormenting, nothing big." I answered.

"Okay?" he chuckled and set his tray down and pulled Alice's chair out for her. Then sat down himself.

"Well then Edward, I will catch you in Biology." I said to him.

He nodded his head and I smiled.

I walked back to my original table with Angelina, Jennifer, and Lucas.

"Hey guys. What's up?" I asked taking a bite of my sandwich.

"Nothing you?" Angelina replied.

"Nothing really." I answered.

"Serena, why were you over by the Cullens?" Jennifer asked.

"Because she's dating Edward." Lucas answered for me causing me to blush.

"Oh my God really!" Jennifer said happily.

"Yeah I guess you could say that." I said turning my head in Edward's direction. He was looking at us also with a grin on his face. I quickly turned away and faced them.

"So have you kissed?" Jennifer continued.

"Uh." I said embarrassingly.

"Oh my! You guys are already at the making out stage!" she said excitedly.

I scooted out of my chair and stood up. "I have to go. I'll catch you guys later." I said quickly before bolting out of the cafeteria.

The rest of lunch I just roamed the halls and when it was time for Bio I walked slowly to class. When I arrived Edward was already in his seat and he saw me and grinned.

"Hey." I said quietly while sitting down.

"Hello." He answered.

"Sorry about what happened at lunch. Jennifer is a little… well… you know… social." I found the word.

"No its fine actually I found it quite entertaining." He said with a smile.

I giggled and before I could ask him the question I've been wanting to ask, the teacher started the class.

The rest of the day went by slowly and I walked out into the rainy parking lot. The weather had gotten a little colder than when I first came here. I walked towards my Red Bug and when I got to the car I turned around and noticed Edward leaning against his Volvo. I waited until he noticed me and waved him over.

"What's up?" he asked as he approached me.

"So about earlier today…" I started.

"Don't worry, Emmett's head is fine." He answered before I asked.

I giggled. "No haha, I was talking about at the beginning of the day." I said.

"Oh. What about it?" he asked.

"Well, are you for real about the 'date' Friday night." I asked putting quotes around "date".

"Well do you want me to be 'for real' about it?" he asked putting quotes around "for real".

"I don't know, kind of." I replied

"It's a yes or no question." He said with a playful smile.

I looked at him and pondered it for a second. We have the same interests, he just seems so perfect and we had a good time on our first date before I fainted. What's one more date?

"Yeah, I do want to go out Friday." I stated with a smile.

"Well then we'll talk about it. See you later Serena." He said before he walked back to his Volvo. I smiled to myself and got into my car.

I was so happy that I blasted Fearless by Taylor Swift and sang bits and pieces on the short way home.

'Cause I don't know how it gets better than this

You take my hand and drag me headfirst,

Fearless

And I don't know why but with you I'd dance

In a storm in my best dress

Fearless