Time Capsule

YEAH!!!!!!!! EXAMS AND SEMESTER 1 ARE OVER!!!!!! Sorry, I needed to do that. I'm so excited that I am finished with math, science, religion, and civics/careers. So… While I was writing my math exam, I had an idea which would change the entire way the story would go. I mean the end is still going to be the same but the lead up may not be. Well anyways, I should start the chapter before I ruin the entire story for you. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer is the genius who came up with these amazing characters with the exception of Mark. However, I don't own Mark either. He is himself and I am imitating his personality.

Chapter 8: A little something called confusion

BPOV

Edward, Mark, and I decided to walk home from school today. It was still warm because it was only the beginning of October.

"So, how do you like school so far, Mark?" I asked.

"I actually really like it!"

"Yeah, that's only because he's got a crush on one of your friends." Edward muttered under his breath. He snickered and Mark gave him a look.

"What's this about a crush Mark?!" I asked intrigued.

"No! I'm not telling you. You're a girl and you would probably just go and tell her anyways."

"Why would I tell her? I've never done that. Do you know how many times Alice went on and on about how she was in love with Jasper? I never told him anything." I said in my defence.

"That's because she's your best friend. She has been your best friend for years. I've only known you for like two months. How can I trust you?"

"Thanks, Mark. Glad to know I'm trusted."

"No…I…um…"

"No, it's okay. If you don't trust me, I should just go."

"OKAY FINE! IT'S ANGELA WEBBER!!!!"

"HA! I knew it!" I was giddy, Edward was laughing, and Mark was blushing.

"Well, why don't you ask her out?" Edward suggested.

"Or, Bella, you could find out if she likes me back?"

"Uh, why?"

"You mean to tell me that you've never done that?"

"No…"

"Wow, it's so different here with you guys. My friends used to use us all the time to find out who liked who and if they liked them back, etc. etc. It was maddening."

"Sounds like something Jessica would do."

"Eww." We all said at the same time.

"So all you want me to do is ask her out? Without even knowing if she likes me or not?"

"Uh, yeah. People do it all the time."

"Okay, then I'll do it tomorrow."

"That's the way to be!" Edward congratulated him and so did I.

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The next morning, we stood with Mark until Angela got to school. He took a deep breath and walked her way. Edward and I just stood there waiting for him to return.

"So, um, did you hear? Emmett and Rosalie are coming home next weekend to visit."

"Are they really??? When did you hear this!"

"This morning. Emmett apparently called really late last night."

"Oh. Well that's awesome! I can't wait."

"Yep."

"Guys!!!!! She said yes!" Mark came running back excitedly.

"That's great Mark! Congrats. When's the big date?" I asked him.

"Well I'm going to take her out for dinner and to a movie on Friday."

"Good idea. Nothing too flashy. Somewhere you can talk, then somewhere that you can just settle down and relax." Edward said. He was apparently the king of good dates now.

The warning bell rang a few minutes later and we all went to class.

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School was over faster than I expected it to be. In fact, the entire week went by fast. It was Friday morning before I knew it.

"Bells, I'm freaking out. I don't know if I can go on this date alone tonight. I'm pretty nervous."

I racked my brain to try to figure out what I should do. Then, I got the idea.

"Well, I'll ask Edward if he wants to go with me then. We can all go together."

"That's great Bells! Thank you soo much! I owe you."

"Don't worry about it, Mark. It's my pleasure."

"Oh, I'm sure it is."

"What was that?" I begged him to elaborate on what he meant.

"Well come on Bella. You're around Edward all the time. And, I can just tell that you like him. You never hesitated either on the idea to ask him to dinner with you so that you could keep me and Angela company."

"Okay, Mark. Listen, I don't even know what I'm feeling right now. Give me a little while to sort out my feelings and then I'll let you know if you're right or not."

I left Mark to go find Edward. He was sitting under a nearby tree reading a book.

"Good morning, what's up?"

"Hey. I just wanted to know, do you wanna go with me tonight to dinner and a movie? Mark needs us there for moral support and I wanted to see if you would go with me."

"So kinda like a double date?" My heart fluttered at the word date.

"Um, yeah I guess so."

"Of course. I would love to accompany you on Mark's date." We laughed at how absurd we sounded talking about going with our friend on his date.

"Okay, well, I'll see you later. I'm gonna catch up with Alice." I hugged him goodbye and joined Alice who just got out of her car with Jasper.

"So, I take it you have a date with my brother."

"What? Who told you that?"

"A little bird." She smiled towards Mark who waved and held up his cell.

"Oh so he just knew it would work."

"Yep." I shook my head.

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The end of the day couldn't come fast enough. During school, my mind kept wandering. Did I want this to be a real date with Edward? I already knew that he liked me. Well he loves me. He told me that over a month ago. I already knew that he was excited. But my question to myself was, Why am I so excited? Did I like Edward?

Oh who was I kidding? I love Emmett. And when he comes home next Thursday, we would be together again like normal.

Alice drove me home to get ready. She picked out my outfit like usual. I hadn't been hanging around her often so it was good to talk to her like girls do.

She curled my hair loosely because it looked more natural than if I had like ringlets. My makeup was mostly natural with the exception of black eyeliner and mascara. My outfit consisted of jeans, my short black converse, and my black cardigan with a white tank top underneath. I topped it off with a midnight blue scarf.

Edward came to pick me up around 6. Thanks to his maniac driving, we got to the restraint in Port Angeles before Mark did. Since we were half an hour early, we walked along the boardwalk.

"So, what do you think Emmett is going to say when he finds out that we're on a date?" Edward asked me.

"Umm… well… he might… let's just never tell him."

"Sounds like a good plan to me." He chuckled.

Half an hour later, we headed back to the restaurant. Mark and Angela were already there.

We talked a lot before our food came. Mark and Angela were really hitting it off which I was happy to see. After we were finished eating, Mark and Edward waited for our dessert to come and I excused myself to the bathroom. Angela followed.

"So, having fun Bella?"

"Yeah I am. Edward and I have been for dinner before though so nothing new."

"Is he your new boyfriend?"

"No. I still have Emmett. I'm here with Edward because friends like to get out once and a while. Are you having fun, Ang?"

"You have no idea! I'm enjoying myself a lot. I thought the drive here would be awkward but it wasn't at all. Mark is really funny."

"I knew you guys would be good together."

We got back to the boys outside just in time for dessert. Both couples got a big macadamia nut cookie topped with ice cream, fruit, and caramel sauce to share. It was really good.

Mark paid for him and Angela, and Edward paid for him and I despite my constant bickering about how I should pay for myself.

We got to the movies and took our seats at the back of the theatre. Since Edward and I were close, he put his arm around me. It was usually the way we sat for movies. I looked over at Mark and Angela and they looked a little uncomfortable. The movie started then/

About half an hour later, I looked back over at them. He had his arm around her and she was leaning her head on his shoulder.

"Wanna leave them alone?" I whispered towards Edward.

"Sure."

I told Mark that we were leaving. We walked out of the theatre and into his car.

"Why don't we go down to La Push Beach? It's actually pretty warm and not raining." Edward suggested.

"Sure. But I just wanna grab my bathing suit first."

"Oh I think Alice got you one last time she was at the mall. She said that all of your bathing suits were 'unacceptable' for a teenage girl." He scrunched up his face weirdly.

"That's Alice for you!"

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"ALICE! I CANNOT WEAR THIS IN FRONT OF YOUR BROTHER!" I stepped out in a blue and white striped bikini top with blue boy shorts. They barely covered my butt.

"But you wore the other one in front of him and Emmett."

"Yeah, but that one covered my butt."

"And this one isn't a string bikini. It actually holds you up better."

"I don't care! It's still crazy."

"Who cares, Bella. It's dark anyways."

"Fine. But Alice, you will pay for this."

"Don't worry, I already have!"

I threw on some short, ripped jean shorts and a cute white tank top that Alice gave me.

Edward's eyes nearly bugged out of my head when he saw my outfit. I snickered and went outside to his car.

"So… Alice got to you?"

"Yep."

We got to the beach a little while later. Edward grabbed a spot on the sand and threw off his shirt. I gawked at his rock hard abs. He looked at me expectedly. I simply shook my head.

"Bells, you can't go swimming in your shorts and tank top. Alice would kill you and you'd be quite uncomfortable."

"Then I just won't go swimming."

"Fine. Suit yourself."

He ran into the water and started splashing around. He looked like he was having a ton of fun. I made a snap decision and threw my clothes off. I ran into the water which was unexpectedly cold so I screamed.

"Bella! You decided to come in the water!"

"Yeah… and now I'm f-freezing!"

"Here, let me warm you up." He took me in his arms making me blush which warmed me up. He leaned in closer. I leaned in and almost closed the distance but he swiftly turned us and we fell into the water.

"AHHHHH! OH MY GOSH THAT'S COLD!!!!!!"

"Wow Bella! Nice expression" He said laughing. "Come on, let's go sit on the beach."

We sat on the beach for a while.

"Oh! It's midnight."

Without thinking, I kissed him. It was a long passionate kiss.

"Oops." I said giggling and blushing.

"Yeah. Oops doesn't cut it."

We were suddenly rolling around laughing in the sand.

"Oh, god. We are so not telling Emmett about this." I said.

"Definitely not." He agreed.

"Oh my. I'm probably gonna regret saying this so I'd better say it now, You should be my temporary boyfriend"

I was being attacked again by his lips. We are sooooo gonna die when Emmett finds out about this.

Yay. New Chapter is finished. New one probably tomorrow. Maybe. I dunno I might work on the first chapter of Trip. Well, the next chapter will be out before Sunday. Hope you enjoyed! Reviews please!!!!!!!!