Chapter 3:

After gym I went back to the locker rooms so I could shower and change. Making it out of the building in less than 10 minutes, I was nearly the only person in the car park. I looked at my truck and sighed. Though I really loved that thing, especially considering how much work Jake had put into it for me, I really needed to get a new car.

I would be all for keeping it, but the other day it started playing up, it was a miracle that it started today without any troubles. Maybe I could dip into my bank account and buy a relatively new car. That would be cool. I stood there pondering what I should get when I felt a hand tap me on the shoulder. Turning around, I saw Pete Winters.

He was a really sweet guy who was pretty good looking too. He was on the school's basketball AND baseball team; quite the athletic. Pete stood at about 6.2 ft and had quite a muscular build, his hair was a beach blonde with natural strikes of brown and his eyes were a lovely shade of deep blue. Apparently, he was also quite smart and was passing nearly every class he was in.

"Hey Pete," I waved a little at him. He seemed kind of nervous and grinned at me, not in an obnoxious way but a cute way.

"Um… Hi Bella. Err, hey I saw you in gym, you did really well with that shot," he said. I smiled at him.

"Thanks. Well, what can I do for you?"

"Well, see I was wondering if you wanted to get some coffee or something?" Pete kept shifting his weight uncomfortably.

"That would great, do you want to just walk? I mean, Starbucks is only down the road," I explained. He smiled at me and nodded.

"Sure, sounds good." He offered me his hand, which I took without hesitation. I smiled at his nerves and he grinned at me again. Behind him, I could see loads of guys glaring at the back of his head and all the girls shooting daggers at me. Well, he was one of the most eligible boys in school.

Strolling out of the school gates, Pete kept saying jokes making me burst out laughing every time. He really was a funny guy. He kind of reminded me of Emmett, which made a stab of pain shoot through my heart. NO! I love them but they are not my whole life. I kept telling myself that but I knew I would always miss them.

"Bella, Bells? Hey, you okay?" I snapped my head round to look at Pete who was searching my face anxiously.

"Oh yeah, I'm fine. Sorry, I was just thinking. So, tell me something. Do you have a girlfriend?" I asked, taking my hand out of his and placing my arm through his instead. I hugged his arm closer to my side as I looked up at him.

"Uh, no I don't. Why do you ask?" He looked so hopeful that I cracked a smile. Glancing forward, I saw the coffee shop. Shaking my head, I walked through the doors, leaving him standing outside, still staring after me.

He shook his head and grinned to himself, while I watched him through the tinted glass of the café. Getting in line, I felt two arms wrap around my waist. Turning around to slap the asshole that thought he could touch me, I halted in my attack when I saw it was Pete.

He still had his arms draped around me and leaning forward so that our faces were mere inches apart. He breathed out through his mouth, blowing his sweet breath onto my face. Hm, I never thought I would say this, but man I wanted to kiss him! It wasn't like I loved him or anything but he was quite delicious.

"You sure are a tease, did you know that?" he murmured softly. I grinned and leaned in closer, making him freeze on the spot. I laughed silently and leaned more but this time I directed my mouth to his ear.

"Yeah, I am. Just got to live with it, I guess," I whispered seductively. I felt him shiver and smiled satisfied with my flirting. Stepping back quickly, I turned back around and ordered a chocolate latte with the whipped cream on top.

Risking a quick loom over my shoulder, I saw Pete shaking his head and smiling to himself once again. When I hand my drink in my hand, I walked over to a stool and sat down. Pete came and sat next to me.

"Didn't you want anything to drink?" I questioned, he just smiled and said 'no thanks'. I sighed playfully and placed my hand on his thigh, underneath the table. He stiffened as my hand ran up and down his leg lightly.

I heard him take a sharp breath when my hand just accidently skimmed his crotch. I didn't actually mean to do that, but to be honest it was quite funny to see his reaction. Hm, boys are fun to play with, though I intend to keep my virginity for a while. Well, shameless flirting is never a sin.

As I had been sipping my latte the entire time, I soon finished as I had order a small cupful of the drink. Putting down the papery cup, I took my hand off of his leg and stood up. I did so quickly, which meant that Pete was slightly confused from my actions.

"Well, this was great but I have to get back and cook for Charlie. See you later," I called, as I had already starting walking out the café door. Skipping past the window, I saw him still sitting there, looking dumbfounded. I laughed to myself and decided that I might as well walk home. I was closer to Charlie's house than I was to school, so I set off to the little building I called home.

After dinner was cleaned up and Charlie had resumed his position, planting himself in front of the television set, I made my way upstairs. Sitting cross-legged on my bed, I thought over had dinner had gone.

It would be an understatement to say that Charlie was shocked with my sudden turn about in attitude. No longer was I the lifeless zombie, instead I was living up to my name. Once he had gotten over the surprise he was extremely happy. Well that was what I'm assuming, as he had spent the rest of the time practically beaming.

I glanced outside the window, seeing the dark clouds that had formed during these late hours. Great, it would definitely be raining tomorrow. Being a Saturday, I wouldn't have school, meaning that I could walk up to the school grounds and collect my car whenever I need to without having to worry about being on time.

I thought about what I could spend my time doing tomorrow, when I realized that it had been ages since I had seen Jacob or Billy. Well, I guess I would be going to La Push. I stood up and strode downstairs, walking into the living room, where Charlie was still lounging on the sofa. He looked up at my arrival.

"Hey Dad, do think I could go down to see Jake tomorrow, maybe bring lunch for Billy?" I asked. He smiled widely at me, just like he had been doing all night.

"Sure, that sounds like a great idea. I'll just give Billy a call and tell him you're coming over. What time?" he questioned, standing up and stretching.

"How about 11:30, seeing as I need to go get my truck from school." he nodded and grinned yet again, walking into the kitchen. I sighed and climbed back upstairs.

When I opened my door, I heard the most horrible thing; rain pouring down onto the roof. Well, I suppose the Heaven's are opening up now instead of in the morning. This means it might take forever to get to sleep. I looked out of the window and frowned glaring uselessly at the rain. I wish it would stop raining, I thought to myself.

Then, something completely unsuspected happened…