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I'm writing "Where Are You Now." I promise Angela will not be Edward's wife...I actually never thought of it. I'm posting it soon, I'm still polishing the first chapter.

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The Truth

Chapter 17 – The Fight

Oh my gosh, I thought it was Ma, Dad, Esme or Carlisle. It was only Alice.

I sighed in relief. I thought we are going to be caught, that was so close. I don't know what would happen if really one of the adults caught us.

"Oh my gosh, I'm sorry, I didn't want to interrupt. But the others are looking for you. It's just ten minutes before midnight," Alice babbled. She was about to go out, but she returned inside. "Bella, come on to my room, I'll fix your hair and lipstick."

I looked at Edward, there's pink lipstick on his lips and in the corner of his mouth.

"Wait Alice," I said while wiping the lipstick off of Edward's mouth.

He was smiling like a fool, like it was alright even if there's lipstick on his mouth.

I pecked his lips before going with Alice.

She made magic with my messy hair and make-up. After just five minutes we were done.

The foods were brought in the backyard. There are Christmas lights all over the place. We all sat in the big blanket and we started the countdown.

"Ten seconds before New Year!" Emmett announced.

"Nine!" We all counted. "Eight… seven… six…five… four… three… two… one! HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Edward and Jasper lit the fireworks and we watched it bloom like flowers in the sky.

Then something happened simultaneously.

Carlisle kissed Esme, Ma kissed Dad, Jasper kissed Alice, and Emmett kissed Rose.

I got jealous at all of them. It's just unfair. I want to kiss Edward too.

Suddenly my phone vibrated inside my pocket.

Edward texted me.

I want to kiss you too

I replied.

Me too.

Don't worry I'll make it up later.

Really?

Yes, anything for you, love.

I'm looking forward to it.

"Let's eat!" Emmett shouted.

So with that, the celebration began and it was fun just like during the Christmas Eve.

...

The next morning, Edward accompanied me to Seattle so we can fetch Andrew in the airport.

When we got to the airport, we just waited a few moments before we spotted Andrew.

The first thing that I noticed about him is his hair. It was longer, but it really suites him. He looks more handsome, in a more different way than Edward.

"Andrew!" I called.

He saw me, and he walked briskly towards us.

When he's finally close enough, I gave him a big hug, and he patted my back.

"I missed you Andy!" He laughed softly.

"Miss you too Bells," he said.

Edward cleared his throat.

"I think we should go now. Mom cooked lunch," Edward said emotionlessly.

Oh, jealous Edward just came out of the cave. I should take care of this before it gets big. I already explained to him before that there is no need for him to be jealous, that Andrew and I are just friends. Maybe he was okay with it before because Andrew was gone, but now I just don't know. I hope he will listen when I explain.

But jealous boys are jealous boys. It will take a long, long explanation again.

Andrew just has a small duffle bag with him, so that means he will not occupy that much space in the car.

When we are all settled inside, Edward started driving, but this time it is just moderate. Maybe he is scared that his driving might scare Andrew just like what happened to me when he first drove me to school.

"So how's LA?" I asked Andrew who is on the back seat.

"Boring, no friends," he said nonchalantly.

"Impossible," I mocked. "You have no friends? That's unbelievable. You know you're nice, why won't anybody make friends with you?"

"I don't like the people in my school. They just make friends with you because of your money."

"That's rude," I said desolately.

"I know," he agreed.

We talked more about his life there and my life here until we got home. I noticed that Edward was silent during the whole drive. Maybe he was out of place.

When we got inside the house, Ma welcomed us and told Andrew the directions to the guest room.

Andrew ascended to his room so that he could rest.

This is my chance to talk to Edward.

I dragged him to my room and he came with me with no protest.

When we got in, I closed and locked the door.

"What's your problem?" I asked impatiently.

He huffed and he faced me.

"Nothing," he lied.

"Nothing?" I scorned.

I clutched my hands at the sides of my shirt. I'm getting annoyed when somebody lies to me.

"Edward, I thought you were okay with this. I thought you were okay with Andrew. I should've captured your face when you looked at him earlier. You are annoyed by his presence, you are jealous," I said, trying really hard to control my rising temper.

"Fine! I am. I should've captured how he looks at you when he talks with you. The boy has a crush to you. You should've seen his eyes. Ugh! Maybe his thoughts about you are—"

"Since when did you have the ability to read minds? Huh? Don't easily judge a person when you do not know them. I love you both, but in both different ways. I love Andrew as my brother, and I love as my boyfriend. Please Edward no need to be jealous. If you can't deal with that, please just don't talk to me. I can't handle your behavior," I said then the stomped out of my room.

I ran to the garden where I usually go when I need to cool down. I honestly thought—want Edward to run after me. But he didn't, he didn't even ask for apology. Why do guys have high levels of pride? I am really disappointed with him. I really thought he was not like the others. I don't know how I will deal with this. Maybe we both need space.

They are not breaking up, but there's going to be a cool off. Edward has to learn his lesson, same as Bella. x(

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-Ishi (currently enjoying a rainy summer;) )