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EVOP

OK. So it was half an hour after the end of school and Bella still hadn't showed. I was sat in my Volvo, waiting, listening to a one of my favourite Cd's. Where was she? She couldn't have forgotten could she? She was too on the ball for that. Maybe, just maybe she didn't want to come. Even I could understand why, I mean why would someone like Bella want to help me, only I knew that I didn't really need her help all the time, even though I wanted her help all the time. Plus, even someone as smart and intuitive as Bella couldn't realise I liked her more than I should, could they? But she had seemed ok when I had suggested it in Biology, so why the sudden change. Why had Bella stood me up? Well, ok, not stood me up, but it was the same principal.

I had been so proud, it had only taken me minutes to get round Tanya, she had only needed one little lie to boost her ego before she went skipping off to join her so called friends.

After sitting in my car for a length of time, I had come to a few decisions. I had decided that first, I really wanted to know Bella, she had been so understanding, intriguing but strange in Biology when I had explained the Tanya issue, but I was beginning to learn that Bella was always going to suprise me when it came to what I thought were typical situations. Because as far as I could tell she wasn't the typical girl. Plus, she must've had a lot on her mind to forget that I was supposed to be going to hers house this afternoon, even if it was only for school work, however I didn't have her phone number or whether she was even home but I knew where she lived, maybe I could just casually call round and see why she forgot. No, Edward, as if she'd like you.

Another decision I had come to was that I was going to end things with Tanya, again, but for the last time this time. It wasn't just Bella's intriguing arrival, I had been considering it for a while, but had never had the needed motivation to do it. But now I knew that there could be something more, now I had a reason. Or So I'd thought.

I had waited like a love-sick puppy for long enough, so I reversed out of the space and drove home, I loved driving it was times, free from thinking, free from stress and problems, and I could just concentrate on the empty Forks roads and loose myself in the speed and sound of the engine.

As I pulled into the empty drive, noting that no one was home yet, I turned the car off and let myself in. Quickly running upstairs into my room, I jumped in and out of the shower, and then quickly dressed in my black jeans and blue t-shirt and reluctantly took out my books from my bag.

Well, I might as well try to make a start. I thought to myself.

After ten minutes of running my eyes helplessly over the page, I slammed the books closed and rested my head against the table.

Who am I kidding? I couldn't do this work, I needed help, I needed motivation, and I needed Bella. Pathetic. I scorned my own needs and desires.

Without thinking through my frustration, I pulled on my black leather jacket and jumped into the car. Running my hands through my hair, I set of towards the Swan household.

I recognised the house as soon as I pulled up the street, it was easily the largest of its surrounding buildings but tiny in comparison to mine. Not that it made any difference.

It was only when I saw Bella's black car parked carefully in the open garage that I was suddenly aware of what I had done; I had just driven all the way to the other end of Forks, to see a girl I had known for only two days. A girl that probably didn't want to see me, that probably wanted to work in peace, away from my pestering self.

But I was here now so, she would have seen my car, and if I drove off she would only think I was a crazy stalker. Maybe if I was lucky she wouldn't be home.

Hesitantly I stepped out the door, and instinct took over, the next thing I knew I was stood in front of the white, wooden door and my hand was reaching for the bell.

Ding. Dong. What have I done?

After a few crashes from behind the door, it finally swung open with force to reveal a flushed Bella.

I wondered if she knew, how simply just her presence effected me, I couldn't even believe it myself, it made me feel shy and ashamed that, one single girl could have this effect on me.

She stood, with a startled expression her hair tied up into a loose bun on the top of her head; she had a pale green t-shirt on showing all of her smooth, pale arms. She only wore white short cotton shorts and big fluffy slipper boots, her face free from make-up and her thin black glasses balanced on the edge of her button nose.

Her expression soon became annoyed and embarrassed, as she pushed her glasses up towards her eyes.

"Hey" I sighed.

"Hi, Edward. What the hell do you want?" she asked coldly.

I waited for understanding to cross her face as she realised we were supposed to have met after school, but her face still for some unknown reason remained cold and hard.

"You were supposed to meet me after school?" had I imagined the whole arrangement.

"What? Oh you want an excuse... I forgot? Good enough?" she scoffed sarcastically; she was clearly annoyed for some reason.

"Am I missing something here Bella?" I asked confused.

"I heard you this afternoon" She spat; I was shocked I had never seen this side of Bella; tears were building in her eyes, with anger.

"Heard me?" I questioned. I was still dumfounded.

"Yes, you and Tanya, I'm sorry you both find me so young and immature, but if you don't mind I'd like to get back to being a loser alone and do a Biology project for two, by myself, oh don't worry I'll let you sign it in class to make it look like you helped."

She went to close the door, well slam the door actually, but now I understood, so I held my strong arm out and caught the door with a more than matching force. Her face turned a scarlet colour and she tried to force it closed once again.

So she had heard my, obviously convincing lie to Tanya, and now I had to explain.

Half of me was relived she had come to meet me, she hadn't forgotten me, or stood me up but then I remembered what she had heard and I knew it was going to take me a long time for her to be convinced, after all, it was what she would expect, she looked like she could take a punch at me. Her face was scrunched up and her eyes narrowed. It was so funny; I had to let out a small chuckle

"Bella" I laughed.

"Fine laugh at me, then piss off Cullen, you know, you've all made me feel so welcome here" she begun sarcastically, but I remembered what I had done this morning so I quickly but gently placed my hand over her mouth. She stood looking back into my eyes and crossed her arms in annoyance.

"Will you let me finish, Swan?" I chuckled, she didn't look amused but I proceeded anyway, trying to shake off the emptiness in her deep brown eyes.

"I know you won't believe me, but I'm going to try telling you anyway, try to explain and you make of it what you wish, but I really do want you to believe me, so much Bella."

So I told her, I stood on her porch only just sheltered from the rain and I told her about Tanya's attitude, her general way and how I had had to lie to her so she didn't get all hormonal and annoyed at me, I told her I was sorry and that she'd had to listen to it. She had to believe me.

"So that's it, I'm sorry." I dropped my hand reluctantly to my side.

"I don't know Edward" it sounded hopeful, "if I get humiliated anytime soon, I'm blaming you, and I'll have my Dad arrest you, before I cut off your balls." She smiled.

And I burst into fits of laughter at her threat then so did she. Looking beautiful as her smile filled her small heart shaped face.

Without realising I pulled her in for a tight hug and continued to laugh into her scruffy hair. She smelt so sweet, not sickly, but fresh, like she'd spent all of her time outside in the woods, outside in the natural air.

BPOV

"Edward" I chuckled as I pulled out of his unexpected hug.

I didn't know whether I believed him, but it did sound about right, and bad Bella had won, because he had looked so adorable stood in the rain, in his blue t-shirt and jeans and black leather jacket.

I was aware that this was the first time I'd seen him in anything but his tracksuit, and it was much better, he looked more comfortable and his top highlighted the muscles in his chest. Stop Bella.

"You look better without your tracksuit" I joked, as I let him into the house and walked into kitchen, he started to unload his books next to mine,

"Thanks, you also look better with hardly any clothes on" he winked. How could he be so confident already? So sure of his cocky self. It made me smile though.

And then I realised, Of course! I was only in my cotton shorts and T-shirt; I had flung them on in a strop and tied my hair off my face. Oh and even more embarrassing, I had my glasses on. I felt my face turn red as I blushed.

This is so embarrassing.

"Let's just get to work ok?" I settled in my seat.

"Ok, sure" he agreed.

After about half an hour of working in silence on our Biology work, I sighed as my stomach turned over once more,

"So, you want some food Edward?"

"Sure, what we having?" and he turned and smiled.

"Pizza, ok?"

"You eat Pizza?" he looked surprised.

"Yeh, why is that a problem?" I joked.

"No it's just, most girls" he stuttered "calories, diets and all"

"Are you calling me fat Edward?" I chuckled.

"God no, I just mean..." he looked around, searching for words.

"I was kidding Edward, I know what you mean, and it doesn't bother me. Like I said not a typical woman" and I prodded my finger towards my chest.

"Hmm, I know" he nodded and looked back to his work.

After we had finished eating, we continued to work through our Biology until it was finished and then I helped him on his other school work and answered his many questions.

We had been working for at least an hour, when he changed the subject.

"So Bella, you like anyone in Forks so far?" It was unexpected and took my by suprise as a smile played around his lips.

He looked up at me through his emerald eyes and my heart momentarily stopped.

Bella, stop, remember how you were feeling a few hours ago. He still could be the enemy. Surely not though, Not with those eyes. Snap out of it Bella! I told myself time and time again. It was beginning to feel a little pathetic and I kept reminding myself I had only known him for two days.

"Not really, I don't really know anyone. Mike Newton and his friends are nice enough"

"Mike Newton" he scoffed.

"Problem Cullen" I joked.

"Not at all Swan" He stared intently, and leaned his head towards mine across the table.

Suddenly his phone buzzed. He rolled his eyes, flicked it open and begun a conversation.

"Hey Mum, What? Sorry! I didn't realise the time, I'll be back right away."

He looked up at me.

"Sorry Bella, it's getting late, Mum says I have to get home. I guess time fly's when you're having fun." He winked as I stood up collecting his books.

He was soon in his car and driving away.

What a strange evening. I thought to myself as I tucked myself up in bed, not before looking at the clock to see it was one am.

Jesus Christ, time does fly. And with that thought I fell into a deep sleep.

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