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& thanks to my Beta Rosie (Bad Wolf Jr) for reading over and editing my chapter so quickly, you're the best!

So, I don't own Twilight or the characters. I just fantasize about them and write stories about them.


Dreaming

I finished my homework quickly after a long day, took a refreshing shower and got ready for bed. I yawned widely as I dumped my books in my bag for the next day. I stared at my biology book as it landed in my bag. Edward said he'd being seeing me tomorrow. In Biology most probably. I sighed. I wish things between us would be simpler. Maybe I should just ignore all his complications. Could we possibly have a proper relationship? I did have feelings for him, and after our conversation this afternoon, I knew that he did too. In fact he loved me. Or so he said.

If he really did love me, wouldn't he take the time to explain things to me? What could possibly be so complicated and secret that he couldn't tell me? If he loved me, then shouldn't he take the risk and tell me these secrets? It wasn't like people didn't know there was something strange about the Cullen family. Everyone at school wondered about them, everyone knew that there was something different. Was it just because they were all adopted or was it something else entirely? It was all just so frustrating.

I was just about to flop onto my bed when my phone, which I had placed on my desk, started to vibrate. I flipped my phone open and glanced at the screen. I didn't recognize the number so I answered the phone with a composed voice. 'Hello?'

'Hey Bella.' came the reply.

I groaned quietly. I didn't recognize the number but I recognized the voice alright. It was Mike Newton, bothering me. Again.

'Mike? What do you want?' I asked in what I hoped was an irritated voice.

I heard Mike sigh, 'Bella I'm worried about you.'

'What?' I exclaimed, 'You don't need to be worried about me.'

'You were with Cullen. And you looked like you were dying. Don't hang out with Cullen, Bella. Hang with me. I'm so much better than him.'

'FYI, I was not hanging out with Edward. He was helping me to the nurse. I would never be caught hanging out with you Mike. Good night.'

'But Bella –' I cut the line before he finished his sentence.

I was hopeful that Edward and I could work things out and when Mike found out about our relationship, he would lay off and stop well … stalking me, I guess.

My phone, which I was still clutching in my hand, suddenly produced a beep. I looked to find I had received yet another message from Emma:

hey bells, shopping + dinner after gym comp next week? x Emma

Wow, I thought, people in Forks sure do like to communicate with me just as I'm about to go to bed. Emma's text reminded me of the competition. I guess I should go downstairs and tell my dad about it so he could come and watch or something. I sent a text back to Emma quickly:

Not sure em, have to tlk 2 dad about it. Talk tmr. Xo

I hoped that I would be able remember to tell my dad about the competition tomorrow, but sadly, I knew I wouldn't remember to do so. Sighing, I ran down the stairs and found my dad in the living room, sitting lazily on the couch, 'Hey Bella,' he said when he saw me entering the room.

'Hey dad, I have this gymnastics meet against other schools in Forks or something next Wednesday. Are you going to come?'

My dad nodded, 'Yeah I heard about it. I'm coaching some kids that are going to be competing in that. You want some training time with me in that room of yours?'

I bit my lip, 'Maybe, I'll see about it.'

'Alright then. Goodnight, Bells.'

'Night dad.'

I ran back up stairs and into my room. I was finally able to flop down on my bed and pull the covers over myself. I felt my eyes closing and fell asleep almost immediately.

- - -

I saw myself in a forest clearing. It was bright. Then, I saw him. He walked just into the patch of light. I looked at him, his pale skin shining in the sun; in fact, it was shining like, well, diamonds. I took a step towards him, and he cradled my face in his hands. His cold hands. But it felt so, so, good.

- - -

Now I saw myself lying down on the grass, it felt like the same clearing but a different time all together. He had his arm around my waist and was whispering in my ear. I laughed as his cold breath tickled my skin.

- - -

Then he was gone. His cold body around me was gone. Disappeared. I was all alone. I might still be in the clearing but, I couldn't tell, it was too dark. Night had fallen.

- - -

I woke up with a start. Cold arms touched my skin, held my face, just like in my dream. It was so real. But before I could take a look and see if he was really there, cradling me, it was gone. The cold touch was gone.

Once again, I wondered whether I had been imagining things. Maybe it was just a feeling left over from my dream. How I wished it would all come true. I wish that we could over come all the problems and complications. I really did wish, with all my heart.

Because, his beautiful pale skinned face, was never far from my mind. In fact, it rarely left.

And that, was the first night I dreamt of Edward Cullen.

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