A/N: All characters belong to Stephenie Meyer

I wanted to start out with apologizing that it took so long for me to update. My husband is in the military and I found out this past week that he will be deploying really soon and it was completely unexpected. I am going to try my best to update as often as possible but I'd also like to spend time with him before he leaves. I hope you all aren't too mad at me and understand.

This chapter is kind of short but I didn't want anyone to wait any longer to find out what happened during the spin the bottle game. So don't worry, not all the chapters will be this short.

Thanks to all the reviewers, readers and my beta. I hope you all enjoy this chapter and review if you have time. Again, I'm sorry for the late update and shorter chapter.

Chapter 15

EPOV

Please land on me!

Please. Please. Please.

As the bottle started to slow down it passed Mike. Thank gosh! Then the realization hit me that it would either land on Jasper or me.

Bella and I can only be friends.

Yes?

No.

Maybe?

Please land on me.

My eyes were glued on the bottle as it slowly inched toward me on its way to Jasper.

Hell no.

Hell fucking no.

I quickly pushed Jasper to the left with my body knocking him into Lauren.

"What the fuck!" Lauren yelled as Jasper smacked into her side.

Jasper gave her an apologetic look as he shot a glance toward me. I shrugged. No way did I feel bad for what I just did.

Just then I looked down at the bottle. It was stopped right in front of me like I knew it would be. Before I could even look up at Bella I heard Mike mumble something to himself that I couldn't make out but probably had a good guess as to what it was. I smirked at him. Jessica was sitting next to Mike. She didn't look very happy either and I couldn't help but internally laugh.

Finally my gaze landed on Bella. She was blushing and looked really nervous. I gave her my crooked smile as I slowly lifted myself off the ground. Noticing my movement, Bella also stood up but was frozen in place. I stared at her for a few seconds hoping she would make the first move but she didn't.

"Can you two kiss already?" Ben annoyingly yelled.

I shot a dagger in Ben's direction as I made my way to where Bella was standing. When I reached her she was looking straight at me with wide eyes. And I'm not entirely sure she believed I would go through with it. But I knew I would. I had to. I had to know if I could make her smile again like she did a few minutes ago.

Like she did in biology class earlier this week.

Like she did in my dream.

Slowly I reached my hand around her back pushing her body closer to me without breaking eye contact with her. When we were practically pressed against each other I bent my face down to meet hers. Seeing me do this, she tilted her face up as her eyes involuntarily closed. I kept my eyes open for the time being.

I gently brushed my lips against hers. She slightly smiled as her lips parted and her hands gripped my sides. I giggled a little to myself. If I didn't know any better, I'd say she really did want this. But probably not as much as I did.

And I couldn't wait any longer. I quickly closed my eyes as I crushed my lips against hers. She felt so soft just like in my dream. And I'm not entirely sure what kind of kiss they were expecting from this game but all I knew was I needed more. She grabbed a hold of my sides harder pressing our bodies closer as her lips picked up pace against mine. And I wanted to, no needed to, taste her. I slowed down my movement just enough to make her part her lips slightly as I thrust my tongue into her mouth with a sense of urgency. When our tongues met I gently massaged mine with hers. She was so warm and soft and perfect. And I couldn't help as a moan escaped my lips and then I felt a little embarrassed but that lasted only a second because she returned mine with a slightly quieter moan. And hearing her moan sent shivers down my entire body. It sounded perfect. She was perfect. And I wrapped my arms tightly around her body.

Perfect.

I had completely forgotten we were even in Mike's basement surrounded by people until I heard Mike loudly clear his throat. "I think that's enough!"

No, not even close.

I wasn't about to stop until I felt Bella slowly loosen her grip on me as she broke our kiss. And for a second I wanted to punch Mike in the fucking face for interrupting but that thought instantly disappeared when I opened my eyes and saw Bella. She was smiling at me as she licked her lips. I mimicked her. And the taste of her on my lips was incredible. Perfect. I fought with the urge to just throw myself at her reminding myself we are only friends and this was just a game.

Just a game.

Right?

"Let's stop playing this stupid game." Jessica whined as she walked right between Bella and me. She was probably only mad it wasn't me kissing her. Oh well.

Just then Lauren grabbed Bella's hand dragging her up the stairs with her. I watched until I could no longer see Bella anymore.

I turned around just as Jasper reached my side. "What the hell was that about?"

"Huh?" I responded still a little dazed from the best kiss I'd ever received. And that's saying a lot because I've kissed my fair share of girls in my life.

Jasper rolled his eyes. "Pushing me into Lauren?"

I snorted a little bit. Did he really want to know? "No way was I about to let you kiss Bella."

"Why?" He asked sounding a little confused.

Because I wanted to.

"Just because!" I kind of snapped at him as I started to walk up the stairs. There was no way in hell I was about to start to explain why I did it.

He followed me. "How was it?"

I stopped mid-step and turned to face him. Did he really just ask how kissing Bella was?

Incredible.

Amazing.

Unbelievable.

Fantastic.

Fabulous.

Breathtaking.

Perfect.

"…Perfect." I didn't even realize it came out of my mouth until I heard it. His eyes got wide as he gaped at me. I started back up the stairs. He didn't say anything else regarding Bella or the kiss.

When we got to the first floor I immediately looked around for Bella. I went from each room until I found her in the living room. She was standing next to Jessica, Lauren, and Angela. They seemed to be drilling her about something. I watched for a few minutes until finally Jessica and Lauren left. I took that as my opportunity to talk to her. I walked slowly towards her and when I was a few feet away Bella and Angela's heads both shot up in my direction.

"I have to find Eric." Angela said to Bella as she walked away. I guess it was that obvious that I wanted to be alone with Bella. I smiled at Angela as she passed me.

I looked back at Bella. She was fidgeting with her sleeve. "Bella." I whispered not really knowing what I wanted to actually say to her just knowing I wanted to hear her voice.

"Edward." She quietly responded back to me. And the way she said my name was different then every other time I've heard her say it. It sounded perfect. It sent shivers down my spine.

I stood there like a frozen idiot just staring at her for a few minutes. I wanted to tell her how much she meant to me but I couldn't find the words while I was internally battling with myself not to kiss her again.

We can only be friends.

No.

No!

I want more.

I want to be more than just friends with Bella.

As I said it over and over in my head it sounded right. Almost Perfect.

I shook my head as the realization hit me.

Edward and Bella.

It sounds perfect.

Bella and Edward.

Perfect again.

"Edward." Bella broke my internal conversation I was having with myself. "I don't want anything to be weird between us." She paused for a second as her gaze shifted to the floor. "I know it was just a game and we're only friends…"