A/N: First off NO I didn't give up on this story. When I last posted I told you that my computer had been hacked and I lost all of my saved chapters. True story. But oh just wait it gets SO much better. On top of that, my laptop went nuts and I lost the internet. I have been without internet for the passed two and a half weeks. Basically life has really sucked. That is why it has taken that much longer for this update. I am so beyond sorry. If I could have updated I definitely would have. I really love this story, and am so glad that you all do to. I want to thank all my readers out there for being so amazingly awsome and patient. Love you all.
We spent the rest of the day together. Talking, laughing and obviously having a little fun. But it was getting late and I knew that it was about time I headed home. We walked out to his car and he drove me home. The drive was not nearly long enough in my opinion, but I'd see him tomorrow, so I guess I'd just have to survive the night alone.
I hand my hand on the handle of the door and was just about to open the door when I felt his fingers gently turn my head toward him. He placed a sweet kiss on my lips and said
"I love you Bella"
"I love you too" I said, kissing his cheek. "I'll see ya tomorrow."
He flashed me my favourite crocked smile and I got out. I closed the door gently behind me and waved as he drove away. I made my way into the house just as it started to rain. I hung my coat on one of the pegs by the door and placed my boots in the closet. Charlie wouldn't be home for at least another hour, so I decided to make him something special for dinner. After all, god only knows what he ate last night. He could barely make a sandwich on his own. I surveyed the fridge and the pantry and decided on grandma Swans chilli. It was quick, easy and Charlie loved it.
I chopped onions, opened cans, and mixed spices for almost twenty minutes, and before I knew it Charlie was walking through the front door. I heard him hang up his gear on a peg and make his way into the kitchen
"Smells good Bella." he said "What's cooking?"
"Chilli" I said with a smile "How was work?"
"Oh you know, same old same old." he said "How was your sleep over?"
"Great," I said "Alice, Rose and I had so much fun."
"What'd you do" he asked,
"Oh you know, mostly girl stuff." I lied "Hair and stuff, watched some movies, gossiped. The usual."
"Well I'm glad you had fun." he said "I'll be in the living room."
"Game tonight?" I asked
"Yep." He said, already half way to the door. I just laughed and shook my head. I never saw the draw behind sports. Sure I was a little to much of a klutz to ever try any of them, but really I'd tried to watch them wit Charlie and I just couldn't. I mean football was just a bunch of guys running and jumping on each other, not that I would ever say that to Edward or Emmett. Baseball only proved you could run in a circle really fast, and don't even think the words golf and sport in the same sentence. Maybe I was being marrow minded, but I don't see what they get so worked up about. It must be a guy thing.
I finished cooking the chilli and scooped some into bowls. I grabbed a couple spoons and headed into the living room.
"Thanks Bells." Charlie said, grabbing a bowl from me, "You could have called me you know, I'd have come in there."
"It's no problem dad" I said honestly "Besides eating in here won't kill anybody."
He laughed and dug in. I sat and ate in silence, pretending for Charlie's sake to be interested in the game. When we were finished I washed the dishes and put the leftovers in the fridge for tomorrow.
I made my way upstairs and into my bedroom. I grabbed my bog of toiletries and headed for the bathroom. I turned the hot water on and jumped in. As the steamy water washed over me I felt myself relax, and I was exhausted. Today had been over the top emotional and I was completely drained. I knew, even as I was feeling it, that I shouldn't let those things that Lauren said bother me, but it was hard not to. I knew that Edward could do much better, and I knew that I didn't deserve such an amazing person. But in the end none of that mattered. I loved him, and he said he loved me to, so I was going to be happy until the day he decided that he no longer wanted me. Nothing was going to get in the way. Not Lauren, not Jessica, not anything. I absolutely refused to allow it.
As I lathered my strawberry scented shampoo I wondered just how many people were really pissed off about this. Obviously Mike, Lauren and Jessica. I could safely assume the rest of the cheerleaders, probably Eric, but did it really affect anybody else? Not that I really cared what they thought or whether they were still going to be my friends or not, but I was a bit curious.
I rinsed and jumped out of the shower. I towelled my hair and threw it into a bun, and made my way back to my room. It was only 8:30, so I decided that homework was my best option. I was still really far behind and I had a big test coming up the day after tomorrow. I guess I'd have to make another trip to the library after school tomorrow. As much as I would rather be elsewhere, mainly with Edward, it was a necessity.
I woke up the next morning to my phone bussing beside me. I peeled my face off my textbook and clicked it open.
Morning Beautiful. Time to get up
E.
That was much better then Alice's usual text messages. Even through a text message she could be feisty.
Morning :)
P.S I love you
B.
I love you too
See you soon
E.
I stretched and threw my legs over the side of the bed. Though it was rainy and dreary outside, I was happy. Life had taken on an entirely new shade, and it was amazing, rain and all. I strolled happily to the bathroom and started getting ready. Before I knew it, there was a honk from the driveway. I made my way downstairs and was pleasantly surprised to find Edward waiting for me in his shiny silver Volvo. Don't get me wrong, I love Alice, but this was nice. I walked to the passenger side of the car where he stood leaning against the door.
"Hey" I said as I came to stand in front of him.
He leaned in and kissed me, gently at first but wit mounting passion. I felt his tongue trace my bottom lips and I parted them immediately, giving him access. Only when it was absolutely necessary that we both breath did he pull back.
"Hey" he said, a crocked smile plastered on his angelic face.
"I'll say" I giggled. He laughed and opened the door for me. I slid into the seat and he closed the door. Quickly he made his way over to the drivers side and got in.
"How are you?" he asked
"After that?" I asked "Awesome"
He chuckled and said "That's exactly what I was thinking"
"Well, you know what they say" I said
"What's that?" He asked
"Great minds think alike." I told him and he laughed again.
We made it to school with time to spare, it seemed that the entire family had something against the speed limit. I on the other had, had been raised by the chief of police, and didn't hesitate to slap his arm and tell him to slow down. How amazingly embarrassing would it be if my dad arrested my boyfriend for speeding, whether he knew he was my boyfriend or not.
In typical Alice style, we spent most of every class that we had together discussing the upcoming weekend. I'd told Charlie that I would be spending the weekend at Alice's house wit her and Rose, and as usually he didn't care. In fact he seemed almost happy about it, and when I asked he said he was planning on spending the day out at La Push. He thought he left me alone to much, and was clearly thrilled that I already had weekend plans, and he was off the hook. Either way, everything was a go and she was beyond excited.
I had to admit that even though I was certainly not one for the parties, her enthusiasm was contagious and I really was genuinely pumped. This was the perfect chance to have some fun time with Edward, not that it wasn't always fun when I was with him, but I with all of us there together it would be even better. The only downside to all this was that with all this "pretending" to listen to the teachers, I was falling even farther behind then I already was, which pretty much decided that I would indeed be spending another night cooped up in the tiny little Forks library.
The rest of the day passed relatively quickly and before I knew it, it was three o'clock and Edward was standing, like a picture of Adonis, at my locker waiting to take me home.
"Hey" I said, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek and opening my locker. "How was your day?"
"Awful" he said dramatically
"What was so bad about it?" I asked
"Do you know how hard it is to sit through an entire class without thinking about you? I'll tell you, it's impossible. Now multiply that by all day, and it's just ridiculous. It's a good thing that teachers can't read minds." He said with a smile
"Oh really? And why is that?" I asked with a grin, knowing perfectly well what he was implying
"Well, I think that I may have earned myself detention for the rest of my life." He said, a wicked smile plastered on his beautiful face.
"Care to share?" I asked
He looked at me, gazed around the hall, and then took a step closer to me. Gently he pushed me up against my locker, rolling his body against mine. My hips bucked forward off their own accord as he placed gentle, wet kisses along my neck. He pulled back a fraction of an inch and blew across where his lips had just been. I shivered and pushed my body against his. All too soon he was chuckling and pulling away. I groaned as I lost contact.
"I can see where thoughts like that could get you into trouble" I said
" And that was the most innocent thought I had all day." He said
I finished packing my bag, which upon closing he took from my had and placed over his shoulder. As we headed for the parking lot he took my hand and laced our fingers together. He brought our hands up to his face and placed a soft kiss on mine.
"I love you Bella." He said as he did
"I love you too Edward." I said, reaching up and kissing his neck.
The drive to my house was quiet, but not in that uncomfortable way. We felt completely at ease with each other and every look, every touch spoke volumes. He pulled, way too quickly, up into my driveway and turned the car off. I sighed knowing that I wouldn't see him until tomorrow.
"I'll see you tomorrow right" I asked
"Of course." He said, as if that was the most ridiculous question in the world "Make sure you have your overnight stuff when I come get you in the morning. I'm sure Alice won't want to have to wait for you to come back here tomorrow."
I laughed "Probably not." I said "But the less time I have to spend here is all good with me."
"It's even better with me." He said with a smile.
I kissed him and got out of the car. I made my way happily into the house. I dropped my stuff by the door, not bothering to start anything here, might as well leave it for the library. I threw together a quick dinner for myself and decided that it would probably be a good idea to leave a note for Charlie.
Hey Dad:
Gone to the library, still kinda behind after being out for a week. There is stuff for sandwiches in the fridge.
Love
Bella
I stuck it to the fridge and headed out. As I jumped into the cab of my truck and turned it on, I jumped. After riding with Alice and Edward in their fancy cars, I'd forgotten how loud it was. It took me, almost fifteen minutes to get to the library from my house, not wanting to push my baby too hard.
Once inside I noticed, not surprisingly, that I was one of the only people there. Apart from employees there was one other person sitting at a table in the back. Oh well, the library was the best place to study. I settled at a table in the middle and pulled out my stuff. There was so much I had to do I really wasn't sure where to start. I decided on calculus, sure it was the hardest, but it was probably the most important right now. After all, without it, it was bye bye college and hello dead end job.
* * * *
I'd been working for just over an hour when I felt my phone buzzing in my pocket. I pulled it out and saw that it was a text message. I flipped open the phone and saw that it was from Edward. My heart skipped a few beats as I opened it up.
I see you :)
E.
I looked around, but saw no sign of anyone
No fair, I can't see you
B.
Well, maybe you should head down the ancient civilizations isle
E.
I couldn't help but giggle. I left my stuff at the table, knowing that there was a VERY slim chance that the one other person here was going to steal it, and made my way along the isles. The Ancient Civilizations isle was the very last row all the way at the opposite end of the library. I walked slowly down the isle, and there leaning against the stacks was Edward, looking as sexy as ever.
I walked up to him and was about to say something when he pressed his fingers gently to my lips. He leaned in close to whisper in my ear.
"We have to be very quiet" he said "After all this is a library."
A/N: So im sure you all know where I'm headed with this ;)
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