-Alice's POV-

We talked like that for a few hours. I learned a lot of things about her without having to go all "stalker Alice" on her. I now know why she moved back here, her favorite classes, her hobbies, favorite authors, favorite bands, etc. And now she knows a lot about me too, except for the ice cold vampire elephant in the room. We actually had a lot in common, but there was still so much I wanted to know about her. We talked until the sun started to set, and said she should get going. I offered to walk her home, thinking she would decline, but she accepted. I definitely didn't want her roaming the woods alone near dark, especially since she said she'd never been out this far, I wasn't going to risk her getting lost.

I took about an hour to get back to her house, Charlie's car was now in the driveway and I could hear that he was talking on the phone with someone in a worried tone. It only took a few seconds to realize that he was talking about. I saw him look out the window and quickly hang up the phone.

"Bella! Where the hell have you been?" He demanded as he ran over and gave her a hug.

"Dad, I left you a note, I went for a walk."

"That was hours ago, and It's dark now. What am I supposed to think? I thought you got lost or something."

"Not lost, I'm sorry. I ran into Alice and we got to talking. Next thing I knew he sun was setting so she walked me back here. I didn't mean to worry you."

"I called your cell phone but you didn't answer."

"Oh...I left it up in my room. I'm sorry dad, it won't happen again."

"You're right, it won't. Now go inside. Alice, I'll give you a ride home." He said as pushed her towards the door.

"Good night Alice. See you at school." She said as she waved goodbye and went inside the house.

Goodnight Bella...

-Bella's POV-

I was irritated at Charlie for pushing me inside so fast, I didn't even get to say a proper goodbye to Alice. But he did have a good reason to be irritated with me. I stayed out too late, and I didn't even take my cell phone with me. I admit that was stupid, but I didn't even think I would be gone more than an hour. But I ran into Alice, and time seemed to go bye so fast after we started talking. I got to know her a little, and I really liked her. And she was nice enough to walk me home, which I was thankful for, because the woods were a tad creepy at night.

I didn't know what this would make us though. Were we friends? Acquaintances? Or still strangers? I would have to wait until tomorrow and find out. If she comes and talks to me, then I'll assume that means we are friends. If she doesn't, I'll take that as a hint that she doesn't want to openly be my friend at school. I was hoping for the former rather than the latter.

As I lay in my bed, nowhere near sleep, I replayed the moments I spent with Alice in my head. Her short honey blonde locks flowing in the wind. Her dazzling golden eyes watching me, captivating me. Her amazingly soft, ice cold skin on mine. Her sweet, crooked smile that showed off her pearly white teeth. On more than one occasion, the way she would look at me, just made me want to grab her and kiss her senseless. This feeling was new to me, but it didn't scare me at all. Without even knowing it, she has made me a braver person.