Chapter Four - I couldn't seem to get somebody out of my head

BPOV

I woke to my phone going off to tell me I had a new message. I lift my head up off the pillow and glanced across the room to where my clock sat.

8:00.

This is way too early for a Saturday morning. I picked up my which was still ringing on the dressing table next to me. I flipped it open and gasped when I saw who it was that had text me.

PAUL.

I couldn't open the text fast enough.

Hey Belly

Hope you had a nice sleep

Would you like to hang out at the beach today? :)

Paul

I squealed. I actually squealed.

What should I reply. I thought for a while and final come up with-

Hi Paul

I did have a good sleep thanks :)

What about you?

Okay Beach it is!

What time?

Bella aka Belly:)

I couldn't look away from my phone. I just laid there in my bed waiting for him to reply. I can't believe someone like him wants to hang around with me! I daren't take my eyes off of my phone just in case he texts back.

I scrambled to open the message. My heart pounding repeatedly in my chest.

Belly!

I'm glad you slept well

I didn't though I couldn't seem to get somebody out of my head :D

How about I come to yours at about 10?

Paul

My heart seemed to stop when I read `I didn't though I couldn't seem to get somebody out of my head`. Does that mean that he has a girlfriend or something? I sighed. Whoever she is she is one lucky girl.

I bet she's really beautiful, someone I could never compete with. I'm just a normal girl, that's just plain. Why would he ever what to be with someone like me. He deserves so much better.

I jumped out of bed and took a long, warm shower. When I got back in my room, I was stuck on what to wear. I need to look my best, even if Paul doesn't notice.

I pulled out a pair of Denim shorts and a black tank top, I was warm out so I don't really need a jacket. I slipped on my pumps and ran down stairs.

I heard my dad talking in the kitchen, as I got closer to the door I realized that he was talking to Paul. I picked my phone from out of my pocket and looked at the time. It was only 9:00. What's he doing here an hour early?

I opened the door and gasped at the sight in front of me.

The kitchen was a complete mess. The walls were covered with pancake batter. Eggs had been smashed on the floor, causing raw egg to splash all over the cupboard doors. I could smell burned toast, I looked around and there on the counter was a pile of toast that looked more like ashes. The blueberries that were meant to go on the pancakes were now squished across the floor tiles. I looked at the culprit. There in the middle of the kitchen was my Dad. He was wearing a apron that said 'You only wish you could cook as good as me' and was covered head to toe in flour, eggs, blueberries and even coffee. How did he manage to spill coffee on himself. He really was useless.

I heard someone laugh next to me. I turned to see the god himself, Paul. He was sat at the table laughing so hard I thought he was going to fall off the chair. What was he even doing here and more importantly what in the world happened here?

I sent my gaze back to my Dad just in time to see a blob of pancake batter fall on his head. I couldn't keep it in any longer. I burst out laughing.

I couldn't help it, the sight was just so funny. My laughs were soon joined with my Dads. After a couple of minutes of us all laughing, we calmed down.

I picked you a slice of burned toast between my fingers and examined it. "What happened in here?" I asked my Dad.

He didn't answer. I turned to him and he was looking at the floor with a slight blush on his face. Awwww my Dad blushers.

"I was trying to make you breakfast, Belly. I didn't want you to think that you have to cook all the time" This made me laugh.

"Dad, you just proved to me that I do in fact need to do all the cooking in this house. From now on you are only allowed in the kitchen when you are supervised." I pointed a finger at him and pretended to be angry. "Now we need to clean this mess up!" I saw from the corner of my eye that Paul was trying to sneak out. "Don't even think about it Paul" I yelled which caused him to stop in his tracks. "You're going to help clean up" I said with a cheesy smile on face. He pouted. "No, that doesn't work with me! What are you doing here anyway, you're like an hour early?" I realized.

He seemed to struggle to find an answer. "I didn't have anything better to do" he finally said. It hurt that he said that, it felt like he was only hanging around with me because he didn't have anything better to do. I just shrugged my shoulders and started to clean up, whilst my Dad was dancing with a mop.

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PPOV

"I didn't have anything better to do"

Why did I say that. I wanted to tell her the truth that couldn't stay away, that I wanted to be with her every minute of the day. I wanted to do all these things but I don't have the guts to admit to her. I can't believe that me Paul Locks doesn't have the balls to ask one girl out. How does that even make sense? I normally don't even care about what anyone says or thinks about me and then suddenly Bella walks into my life and I want her to like me and I care what she thinks of me.

I looked over at her, she was watching her Dad that was goofing around. She was laughing. I wish I could make her laugh like that.

I wonder if she got the hint on the text message that I sent her. I don't think she did though 'I couldn't seem to get somebody out of my head.' Did she get that she was the one that I was thinking about all night, did she get that I was madly in love with her. I know I've not even known her a day but this is what imprinting does to us. I would never admit it but I completely understand why Jared can't stay away from Kim, I get it now. I know what he feels like. I just wish that my imprint knew about what I was, knew that she was my soul mate.

I continued to clean up egg and pancake batter from the floor thinking of nothing else but Bella. Someone knelt down next to be on the floor. I looked to see no other than Bella, she was smiling at me. Did this mean that she wasn't mad at me for what I said earlier.

"What's up Paul, you seem really quiet?" She asked concern covered her face. I smiled.

"Nothing Bella. I'm fine."

She didn't seem to buy it. "I was only joking when I said that you have to clean up with us. You can go if you want. You probably want to go see the guys at Jake's or something."

I looked into her eyes. I could tell she didn't want me to leave. I didn't want to leave and I definitely didn't want to go to Jakes. I haven't spoken any of the guys since I jumped on Jake. "Bella, I want to help. Anyway we going to the beach soon once we are finished" I was really looking forward to spending the day with her and I know that once it is over I will have another sleepless night thinking about this angel. That's when the idea hit me.

" Ermm I was - I was wondering if you wanted to go and catch a movie or something tonight in Port Angles." I spoke fast and most words were stuttered.

Her face lit up and then she frowned. "Ermm I don't think that's a good idea." My stomach dropped. "I mean what would your girlfriend think. I don't want her to get the wrong idea." She thought I had a GIRLFRIEND. Ha-ha Bella is the only girl for me. This made me excited she was only refusing me because she thought I was with someone but why would she think that?

"I don't have a girlfriend Bella. Why would you think that?" Relief lit up her expression. Then confusion took its place.

"The text message earlier when you said that you couldn't get someone out of your mind. I thought you were talking about your girlfriend" Oh, what was I meant to say now. I was talking about you.

"Me?"

Wait did I just say that out loud. Oh shit what do I say. The truth. Stick with the truth.

"Yes, Bella you" I daren't look at her face so I just scrubbed at the floor and waited for her to start laughing at me and say something like she way to good for someone like me. Which is completely true. We just sat there on the floor in silence for a couple of minutes, the only thing that could be heard was Charlie scrubbing at the other side of the room. I swear he had been listening to our conversation.

Bella finally spoke. "We can come back here for dinner, because I have to feed that baboon, and then go to Port angles. If you want?" I looked up to see that beautiful smile on her face. I smiled back and knowing that I couldn't talk, I just nodded. She had agreed to go with me, even after I had made a complete fool of myself.

We spent another half an hour cleaning up and having a laugh. I never thought I would have so much fun cleaning in all my life.

When we had finished, Bella made us breakfast. Not pancakes though. They only had cereals left as Charlie had used most of the food up and they didn't have much left.

I offered to take Bella to the grocery shop before we go to the Beach, she agreed and thanked me.

I was walking back to mine to pick up my truck when I saw Sam walking on the other side of the road. When he saw me he crossed over and walked towards me.

"What do you want Sam?" I asked still walking towards my house with Sam trailing behind me.

"You missed the meeting yesterday. I want to fill you in." I nodded for him to continue. "Seth is close to changing. I want you to look out for him. I want him to be able to trust us. When I say us, I mean he trusts everyone else but you haven't ever talked to him nicely and when he finds out what he is I don't what him to feel uncomfortable, he is only 13."

"Yeah, Yeah. Whatever is this mini lecture over. I have places to be." I said in a bored tone of voice. I could tell he was getting impatient with me.

"Yes, you have got places to be because today you will spend the day with Seth." he smiled.

"WHAT ? NO WAY. I'M NOT BABY SITTING" I yelled causing the old bag next door to look out of her window at me. "I have plans with someone."

"Well, that someone will just have to wait, won't they." He said with a smug grin on his face. "Seth's should be at Jakes now." he added.

"I can't Sam. Can't I do this another day. I've got places to be. I said I'd take Bella to the grocery store." Sam laughed.

"Well, I'm sure Bella won't mind!"

He walked away laughing. Why does everyone hate me. I got in my truck and thought about Bella again. Would she hate me now that we have a tag along?

When I reached Bella, I saw her walking out of her house. She smiled when she saw me. I jumped out of my truck and I met her half way.

"Bella I'm really sorry" I said. God, I sound desperate. She looked at me concerned. "Sam's making a 13 year old tag along with us. He says that I need to be nicer to him" I was preparing myself for her to turn around and walk back into her house without a word. But she didn't do that. She just laughed, this girl never fails to amaze me.

"Okay, that's fine. Who is this kid then?" She smiled at me and I knew that she was completely fine with it.

"His name's is Seth Clearwater" She smiled and nodded. "Are you okay with this, I could try and get rid of him if you want. I'm really sorry." I said really fast. I don't think she understands that we will have to baby-sit for the day.

She placed her hand on my arm and said "Its fine Paul. I really don't mind." When she moved her hand off my arm, I felt empty, I felt like I needed her touch. This feeling made me reach for her hand and gently intertwine my fingers with hers. She looked shocked at first but then blushed and tightened her grip. We walked to my truck hand in hand. I opened the passenger side and gently placed my hands around her waist. I heard her breath hitch with the contact. I gently lift her up and sat her down on the seat. I looked into her eyes and they were filled with an emotion that I just couldn't place, was it love? I could feel our faces grow closer together. I could feel her breath blowing in my face. It smelt sweet and fruity. We were so close now and I knew that neither of us were going to pull away. She gently lifted her arms up so that they were wrapped around my neck. I love the feel of her close. I snaked my hand further around her waist, pulling her closer to me. When we now pressed tightly against each other. Our lips gently came together -

"PAUL!"

My insides were screaming. I was going to kill whoever just ruined this moment! I was so close to KISSING Bella Swan and some fucking asshole ruined it.

Both me and Bella pulled away from each other. I could see the frown on Bella's face. Was she sad that I nearly kissed her? Or is she said that it was ruined? I couldn't tell.

I turned around to see who disturbed us. There Seth stood looking all sweet and innocent.

I heard laughing and turned and saw Jake and the rest of the guys laughing outside Jake's house. I shot them all daggers and turned back to Seth.

"WHAT?" I yelled. I could feel all my body shaking. I know that I needed to calm down if I phase now I might hurt my Bella.

"I'm sorry to interrupt-"

"YOU'RE SORRY! I'LL SHOW YOU FUCKING SORRY YOU LITTLE-" I was cut off by a gentle hand grabbing hold of mine. I instantly calmed down. I turned and saw Bella standing next to me. She gave me a weak smile and turned to Seth.

"Hi, you must be Seth, I'm Bella." She spoke so calmly like he hadn't just ruined our moment. Was she glad that he had ruined it? She held out her hand for him to shake. He did and seemed to hang on longer than he was meant to whilst checking her out. This made me even madder. Nobody checks out my Bella. Bella's hand tightened around mine again. It calmed me, it was like she knew when I was going to get mad.

"It nice to meet you, Bella" he said and let go of her hand. I could see regret in his face as he let go and glanced at Bella's hand still in mine. Ha-ha that little squirt was jealous. I felt Bella nudge my side. I turned and gave her a questioning look. She nodded her head towards to Seth.

"Hi Seth" I said coldly. He just nodded. Bella nudged me again. I looked at her again. She just shook her head and turned to Seth.

"Paul would like to apologize for his outburst, wouldn't you Paul?" WHAT? She turned to me with a look in her eyes that showed that she wasn't messing and I would regret it if I didn't apologize.

" I'm sorry" I mumbled.

Seth looked at me in shock. The laughter that was in the background had died down. I looked over at the guys they were all staring at me with their mouths wide open. I looked back at my angel, she had a smile on her face. She was so kind, she didn't want me to hurt Seth's feeling. I admired her in so many ways. I decided that I would be nice to Seth, just to make Bella happy. I would do anything to make her smile.

"Come on then you guys. We have grocery shopping to do." Bella said happily as she pulled me back to the truck.

We made our way to the store in silence. I was driving, Bella was sat close next to me and Seth was at the other side of Bella. I kept sneaking quick looks at Bella, sometimes she would be looking at me and when she saw me look at her she would blush and look away. I would do anything to run my fingers over that blush that covered her checks.

When we got to the store I pushed the trolley for Bella whilst Bella piled food into it. Seth stared at her. Every time I saw this I rammed the trolley into the back of his legs causing him to lose balance. He always laughed, every time. He seemed to take it as a joke, he never took it to heart. This kid wasn't that bad after all.

When Bella was caught up in looking at what she needed to buy Seth came to my side. "Are you and Bella together?" He asked, at first I thought he was asking so he could make a move on her but when I looked at him something told me that wasn't his intention.

"No, we are just friends." I sighed.

"You really like her though" He stated. I just nodded.

"I think you should go for it, dude. She seems to be interested in you too" He laughed. What does he mean she seems to be interested in me? I looked at him in disbelieve. This caused him to laugh again. "Come on dude, the way she looks at you makes it completely obvious. She seems cool and she is definitely hot. Go for it" I didn't seem to mind when he said that she was hot, a feeling told me that he wasn't going to make a move on her.

I smiled. "Thanks Kid. You're not so bad after all" He smiled and walked up to Bella who was waving us over.

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The rest of the day was spent at the beach. Seth came with us and he really was a good kid. We actually got along and he seemed like the little brother I've never had. It will be a right laugh when he finds out what he is. Judging by the way he is acting I would say that a few more days and he will phase for the first time. I felt guilt run through me when I realized this. I know what he will have to go though and I'm not telling him. There it is again, I never feel guilty. What is wrong with me.

At the beach we just messed around swimming and having a good time. When it was time for Dinner, Bella invited him to hers, but he said that he had to get home. With that he left but not before reminding me that I should go for it.

It was quiet when I and Bella were walking back. We didn't have much to say but that didn't matter. It wasn't an awkward silence, it was just nice. I don't think that Bella could ever make me feel uncomfortable.

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