Disclaimer: I own nothing. Just the story line =)
It's been a week!
7 days!
Man do I feel stupid.
Did I read his reactions wrong?
I couldn't have could I?
God.
What if he's gay?
I mean he is just to damn hot for mankind.
Ugh so not helping.
"You guys ready to head down to the studio?"
I hear Rose and I know we're running a bit late today.
We're supposed to meet down there to record a few new songs for our album that's releasing in a few months.
"Almost!" some chirpy harpy says from upstairs.
I sometimes question how it's possible for someone so tiny to have so much energy.
"Ok let's go! How about we ride in my car today?" what's up with this newfound glory? She's so damn hyper today.
"I think I'll head down on my own" I walk out the door to my bike and get on. I haven't ridden her in so long it should be illegal. I start her up and man do I miss riding. I might just have to take the long way into work.
I finally get to the studio and realize I'm a few minutes late. My bad. I get so caught up with in riding that time just doesn't seem to matter. The rush of just being on 2 wheels going 80 mph is a rush.
"Well the princess finally decided to grace us with her presence."
"Yeah, sorry I'm late Rose."
As I head to warm up I notice the harpy is still on her high!
"Ok what gives Ali, why are you so damn high it seems the only logical explanation is drugs." I ask. "Well if you aren't a total buzz kill Ms. Sun shine and daisies!" she snorts back.
I just roll my eyes. "Well what's going on?" I demand again.
Bitchy Swan lately.
Huh. Never would've guess why.
"Well if you must know. I met this totally gorgeous guy last night!" squealing I clamp my ears shut.
"ALICE BRING IT DOWN AN OCTAVE OR 8!" I yell back at her.
"Well did you get his number at least since you're all happy go lucky currently?" I hear Rose ask.
"Well duh! Who do you take me for-" she quickly clamps her hands over her mouth.
Yeah that would be cause Edward still hasn't called me and I was stupid enough not to get his number.
We lock eyes and I shrug. "You're right. It's my fault I assumed there could have been something there but hey whatever I've got my music anyways." I shrug it off.
"Let's just get to playing so I can head out." I say emotionless.
I hear the two of them whisper but I just don't care.
Sheesssh emotional much Bella?
Great now I'm talking to myself.
Wonderful.
Stop it.
Stop what?
Ugh whatever.
We get through the set and finish recording. By the time we head out of the studio it's starting to get dark already.
"Meet you guys back at home."
"Bells, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I was just so caught up."
"I know Ali, don't worry about it."
"We'll talk about this guy when we get back to the house, kay?"
There's the Alice spirit I know.
"OK! He's just so dreamy and-"
"Ali, when we get home. You know you talk for hours on end."
Thank god for Rose. She always knows how to step in at the right moments.
I look at Rose and she nods.
"See you guys back at the house."
I don't know exactly how long I've been riding around for but I realize I'm nearly half an hour away from the house. I figured I'd stop by some place to eat before heading home. Seeing that giant M I realize it's been far too long since I've had a Big Mac.
I head into McDonald's not caring if I'm spotted. I stop for a few autographs and some pictures. Even stopping for some pictures with the paps. As I make my way to the line I see a familiar tuff of hair I'd love to run my hands through. I just stare at the guy then my jaw drops.
It's Edward.
He's still in town? I'd figured he would have gone back to Chicago with Esme after the event. As he turns I try to look away or dodge down somewhere but I was too late.
"Bella?" I hear.
Crap. I look up. I just melt into a pile of goo.
"Oh hey Edward."
I think I need a new pair of panties.
He smiles.
Yup where's that new pair already.
"So what brings you here?" I ask.
"Well I'm guessing the same reason you're here. To grab a bite?"
Oh lord that smile.
Face palm seriously.
"Very true." I smile.
How much more awkward could this get.
"How about we sit down and chat for a bit?" he asks.
Oh yeah NOW he wants to talk to me.
He had a whole week to call me.
I should just blow him off. Tell him the girls are expecting me with some food. Some type of excuse.
I've got nothing.
"Sure."
I meet him at a table. The paps are snapping away from outside.
BELLA SWAN OF SIMPLE LOVE OUT WITH MYSTERY MAN
Yeah. Carlisle will have a field day with that one.
Major damage control will probably be needed.
"So.." he trails off.
What does he want me to talk first or something?
Hell no buddy. You're the one who blew ME off remember that?
"I bet you're wondering why I haven't called you." he starts.
Ding Ding Ding we have a winner here folks.
"There's just been a whole bunch of personal issues they've come up so fast I was kinda running around like a chicken without it's head." looking down I can see he's being honest about it.
"Well that helps I guess. I was starting to believe you were gay or some shit." I joke.
Spitting his soda all over the place I can tell he thought I might have been serious.
Score one for Bella!
"Oh trust me I so wanted to call you all week. It's just I haven't gotten my life set quite yet and still getting back on my feet."
Well that's strange. If he's related to Esme shouldn't his life be set already?
"I'd like to start over if that's ok with you." he says.
Should I give him that chance?
I say fuck him and get it out of your system and move on.
Or I'll take a chance for once.
"Sure." I smile.
"Hello, I'm Edward Masen, may I ask who you are?" quite cheesy if you ask me but I'll play along.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Isabella Swan of Simple Love. You may have heard of it." I smile at him.
Maybe starting out fresh is the best way to go.
I didn't realize it but we apparently stayed out talking for hours. By the time I checked what time it was, I had 20 missed calls and about 30 texts from Alice and Rose.
Shit.
I'm in so much trouble.
"It's been really nice talking to you Edward but I really need to get back to my girls. I was only supposed to go from the studio home but lost track of time and ended up here." I say.
"Not a problem at all. Sorry to have kept you so long." he says. I can hear sadness in his voice. I can only hope he hears's it in mine.
As I get up to leave, I feel a hand grab mine. The jolt of electricity that ran up my arm shocked the hell out of me I jerked back so suddenly. I looked up at Edward. He must have felt it too because he looked so taken back.
"I'd love to see you again Bella." I hear.
Bringing me back to earth was this godly voice.
I smiled at him.
"Will you promise to call me this time?" I couldn't help but tease.
"Actually better let me get your number as well just in case."
He chuckled.
Ah I needed new panties ages ago.
I'm so done for.
Edward wanted to walk me to my car, so I let him.
I started heading toward my bike and I heard a low whistle.
I couldn't exactly hear what he said but it was some where along the lines of, "fucking hot and rides a ducati." I giggled to myself.
"Don't forget to call me this time." I tease bringing him back to reality.
"Maybe you could take me for a ride on his beauty as well." he said in such a low whisper I had to lean in.
"Oh I could take you for a ride any time and anyway you wanted." hearing his breathing hitch I knew I had him.
"Well goodnight Edward. I'll be looking forward to your call." I say and put my helmet on so quickly; I'm able to peel out without looking back.
The ride home was much more of a blur to me. I couldn't believe I had actually run into Edward and was able to talk with him.
I get to the house door and it goes flying open.
"Where in the hell have you been?"
"Isabella Marie Swan you will explain yourself!" I hear Alice and Rose say.
"I saw him." I manage.
"Who?" the say at the same time.
"Edward." I smile.