A/N: I am so sorry for my hiatus!! But I'm back better than ever! (: Thank you all so much for your encouraging and lovely reviews - they're really heart-warming for me to read! SO, what is Mike Newton going to do now?! Read on!

Lolly

THEY ARE ALL HUMAN.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Twilight, New Moon, or Eclipse. I also do not own Romantic Princess or Smiling Pasta.

Odyssean Love

Chapter 7

Photography Evidence

BPOV

I shuffled awkwardly as THE Mike Newton leant in close to me. To tell the truth, I had idolized him in the past but the closeness at the time made me feel rather uncomfortable. The more I seemed to lean away, the closer he came.

Eventually, I gave up trying to run away and instead took this opportunity to talk to my idol.

"Um, hi … I'm drinking, um, coffee," I croaked as I pointed to my brown paper coffee cup. Great one, Bella. I thought as I cringed internally. This was my chance, perhaps my only chance, to be so close to my favourite singer of all time and that was all I could manage.

"Mind if I join you?" He smiled seductively. I gulped.

"No, not at all … My name is Isabella Swan!" I smiled brightly, gathering all my confidence.

Strange things have been happening lately, this was just another one of them. I can take them all. I thought furiously. The Cullens were bad news, but maybe this encounter with Mike Newton would be different.

"I know." He hugged me tighter and winked. My face transformed into one of confusion.

We chit-chatted about nothing in particular for a while; he asked me as few questions about myself and vice versa. Mike Newton may be a pop singer and a super star, but he was as down-to-earth as the boy next door – much nicer than Edward Cullen by any standards, anyway.

"Hey, what're you doing tonight, Bella?" He bore his baby blues into my eyes, dumbfounding me.

"Haha, nothing in particular," I shrugged automatically. Then I thought of my situation at 'home'. "Actually, nothing at all, I can stay out all night."

"Good, good. Want to hit the night markets with me?" His grin turned mischievous.

My eyes lit up as I thought of the fun we would have at the night markets, hand in hand … No, my imagination was out of control. But the thought of defying the Cullens appealed to me greatly.

"No problem."

"Well, I have to get back to my autograph signing. Where can I meet you?" He asked as he took out a hand mirror to re-spike his hair.

"Eh, anywhere is fine by me." I sipped my coffee timidly.

"Alright, meet me at the end of Townbury Street. I'll be there, with a bouquet of flowers." He took one more drink of his cup as he leaned in to kiss my forehead.

Is it just me, or did this guy seem to be very forward in things? Maybe it's a super star thing. I dismissed it as I smiled back at him.

"Bye."

"See you later, Bells," He picked up his jacket smoothly.

"WAIT! What time will you be there?" I couldn't believe I forgot to ask him that earlier.

"Six; be on time," He blew a kiss in my direction as he strutted off.

It took me a few moments to recompose myself but I finally managed.

OH, MY GOSH. WAS I REALLY ON A DATE with THE Mike Newton?!

Maybe I was in a dream; I pinched myself to make sure. Nope, I wasn't. Well, if becoming the daughter of the Cullen household was possible, why not a date with Mike Newton?

I squealed in blissful delight as I stood up to throw away my coffee cup and walked out of the café.

MPOV

"Eric, you can come out now," I glanced briefly at the bushes as Eric stumbled out; leaves in his hair.

"Mister Newton! Good thinking!" He flashed his rabbit-tooth grin as he brushed the leaves and twigs off his jacket and hair.

I smirked in acknowledgement as I held out my hand. "Show me."

Years of working together enabled Eric to understand what I meant instantly. He placed the digital camera carefully on to my hand. "It's epic."

I flipped through the photographs Eric had taken while he laughed to himself behind me. "Shut up, Eric."

He stopped in mid-air and looked at me hopefully. "So, what do you think of them?"

I tapped him on the shoulder as I pushed a stray piece of hair out of my eye. "There'll be better ones tonight."

"You asked her out?" His eyes widened to the extent that they looked like they would pop.

"You could call it that. Cancel all my plans for tonight and order some flowers. Six o'clock tonight. Townbury Street." My smirk deepened. "This will be perfect."

"Yes, Mister Newton. I understand. What type of flowers?"

"Oh, I don't care. Flowers will be flowers, right? Any will do. I want them nicely wrapped, for the little heiress."

I rolled my eyes and sighed as I chucked him my jacket and strolled off where my fans were still waiting to welcome me back to my super star throne.

BPOV

"Well, that was fun!" I giggled as Mike held my hand and we walked through the fairy-lighted streets.

We walking away from the games station and I tightly hugged onto the teddy bear mike had won for me. Well, he only shot one goal out of ten and the stall owner probably only gave it to him as I saw Mike hand him a fifty dollar note. However, it was the thought that counts, right?

I licked my fairy floss as I tapped Mike playfully on the shoulder. "Thanks, tonight was great."

"No problem, anything for a beauty like you," He moved his hand down towards my jeans pocket. I jerked a little but I didn't push his hand away. I was stunned, actually.

Something seemed strange though. I kept getting the odd feeling that we were being followed all throughout our date, however, I quickly dismissed that thought. Probably just some fan girls after Mike Newton.

"I'll drop you home?" He offered. That alerted me instantly. Where exactly was my home now?

I thought quickly and gave him the address of Renee and Charlie. He called up a cab and we hopped in. As we closed in on the house, I told him to stop the taxi.

"Thanks, again," I gave him a kiss on the cheek as I started to turn.

Just before I turned, he moved his face so his lips were directly on mine. I turned away quickly as I pushed open the door and ran out.

"Bye, Mike!" I waved as the cab drove away.

MIKE NEWTON KISSED ME!

ErPOV

Perfect!

I browsed through the photos I had taken tonight, tagging after Mike and the heiress all night.

The results were pleasing. Mike would be very happy with me, I grinned ear to ear as I thought of how much more Mike would appreciate me.

My phone started to vibrate in my pocket.

"Hey, Eric. Get on the cab."

My phone was still to my ear as I looked behind me and saw car lights flashing. I slipped my phone back into my pocket as I half skipped towards the taxi where Mike sat.

"Show me," Mike said once again.

I obediently handed him the camera as he looked through the pictures.

"Make some copies of these immediately."

"But, Mister Newton, it's so late now …"

"First thing tomorrow morning."

"Of course.'

What will happen to the photos? Where is Bella heading to next? The wedding between Edward and Bella is going to be released the next day, and then what? Review to find out!