3. New in Town
"I'm Edward Cullen." He said, either reading my mind or sensing my discomfort. He offered me his hand as was custom and to help me up. I ignored it and got up by myself.
"Bella," I grunted. Looking up at him. My god he's gorgeous.
"I'm new to Forks, just moved here." He grinned.
"Oh," I replied. Nice response Bella you want him to think you're a moron?
"Are you leaving the party so soon?" he asked in a velvet voice.
"It's late. School night." Two worded sentences. Nice. I thought sarcastically.
"You need a ride home?" He offered.
I looked pointedly at the beer in his hand before answering. "Sorry, my Dad's the chief of police, and I think he would frown upon me driving home with a drunk." Sarcasm?!
"No problem," he stated arrogantly, "my sister is actually picking me up in a minute, that's why I'm out here away from the party. She can give you a lift if you need. And for the record I think he may frown upon underage drinking too." Damn.
"Yeah I guess. But it's not far, thanks." I turned to leave but felt him grab me around the waist.
"I have to insist. You have been drinking, which is clear, as you just tripped on a flat surface. It's dark. You're alone and without a jacket." He face was close to mine and I could feel my face redden, he smelt sweet like honey.
"If I say yes will you let me go?" I looked down at his arm wrapped around me, he followed my gaze and instantly released me. He agreed and set me down on the pavement but kept close enough that I could still feel his warmth. I think he was aware of this and that's why he remained near.
"I would offer you my jacket...but I'm guessing you would decline?" He chuckled.
"You would be right." I smiled back. We waited in silence for a few more minutes, keeping relatively close, before his sister turned up in a rather swanky looking silver Volvo. "Nice ride." I complimented, Edward nodded in agreement.
Edwards's sister was rather bubbly considering it was 2 in the morning. "I'm Alice." She offered in a high pitched sing song voice.
"Bella," I gave her in return, not really in the mood for chirpy chit chat. Edward was lying on the back seat of the silver Volvo snoring softly. "It's the one with the cliché white picket fence on the left." I told Alice. She pulled over and I thanked her quickly before getting out of the car, I looked at Edward but he was still asleep.
Alice laughed, "I'll see you at school tomorrow Bells."
"Sure." I smiled and said goodbye before turning to the house and letting myself in.
A/N - sorry its short but I've added a longer chapter next. Please R&R :)