Chapter 8

(Sleeping Over)

Silent Forever

We stayed outside for about another five minutes, before I began getting a little cold. I'm guessing that Edward saw me shivering, because he asked, Come on, we should get you inside before you catch a cold. Looking into his eyes, I felt myself becoming mesmerized.

I realized that now was the only time that I had ever seen a shine in his amazing emerald eyes. I instantly reminded myself that I could not be having these thoughts about my new friend.

Sure, he was attractive. I would be crazy if I didn't think so, but this couldn't be more than me being attracted to him. There is no way that I could possibly like him. After all, who would even want to like me back?

I pushed these thoughts into the back of my head and I looked up and smiled at him. Yeah, I haven't noticed before but it's actually freezing outside. I signed.

We stood up and walked to the glass doors that led to the kitchen. Being the gentleman that he is, Edward opened the door for me. I couldn't help but blush, but I'm sure that this was constant. Arriving in the center of the kitchen, I saw Alice standing at the counter drying some dishes.

Apparently she saw us coming in, because she washed her hands and turned back to us.

She was smiling broadly, and had a look that made me think that she knew something that I didn't.

So, where were you guys? She asked, looking smug.

I stole a glance at Edward, and saw him smiling. I gave him a small smile in return, and turned back to Alice.

We were in your backyard? I said, a little nervously.

Obviously. Alice replied. But what were you guys doing in the backyard?

Edward took this as a cue to leave the kitchen.

Ok guys, I'm going to my bedroom. See you tomorrow. He said. Smiling, he returned to his bedroom upstairs.

Then Alice and I were along in the kitchen.

So… Alice probed me to go on.

I gave her a hard look, and she just smiled. Come on, let me help you dry those dishes. I told her while making my way to the sink.

We dried the dishes quickly, since there were two people doing them. Looking at the clock on the microwave, I saw that it was only about nine.

Alice, I need to get going now. I told her. I was kind of worried because Charlie probably wondered what I was doing here for so long.

Don't worry about it. You're sleeping here tonight. She said with a huge grin.

Alice, I probably can't. And I need to clear it with Charlie first. I attempted to explain to her.

Bella, chill. While Edward and you were outside, doing god knows what, I called Charlie and asked him if you could sleep over since it's a little late. Alice explained.

He said it's okay? I asked doubtfully.

Yeah, he said that you could sleepover. She replied, her facial expression kind of annoyed because I didn't believe her in the beginning.

So, let's get this sleepover started! Alice, excited as she was, grabbed my arm and dragged me upstairs to her room.

Once we got there, I remembered that I didn't have any clothes to sleep in. Hey Alice? I asked.

Yeah? What's wrong? She asked.

I just remembered that I don't have anything to sleep in and I don't have my toothbrush or anything else. I said.

She turned from me, and went to her huge closet. About half a minute later, she returned and tossed me a bundle of clothes.

I looked and I saw a tank top and really short shorts. I took the shorts in one hand, and I looked at Alice skeptically.

Do you really think that I'd wear this? I asked.

Bella, calm down. You are only at my house, no one else will see you in them. She reasoned with me.

Fine. I said with a scowl on my face. I went to Alice's bathroom to brush my teeth and change into the clothes at Alice made me wear.

Looking in the mirror, I saw that the tank top was way to revealing and the shorts weren't the normal length that I would wear shorts. By all means, the clothes weren't slutty, but I didn't feel comfortable in them.

Getting out of the bathroom, I noticed that Alice also had changed. She saw me and she smiled.

See, I told you that the clothes would fit you. She said, with a smug look on her face. So, what do you want to do? It's only ten, and I don't feel like going to sleep yet. She signed.

Yeah, me neither. I don't know. What do you want to do? I asked.

Want to watch a movie? She asked.

Sure. What movie though? I asked curiously.

Well, I actually got a new movie a couple of days ago from the store. I didn't watch it yet, because I was too scared to watch it alone. She said, with an innocent expression on her face.

What's the movie called? I asked a little wary.

I'll tell you later. Let's just go downstairs to watch it.

Alice dragged me downstairs and we sat on the comfy couches that she had in the living room. Alice put the DVD in, and we waited patiently until the movie started.

Once I saw the title of the movie, I turned to Alice and gave her a glare.

There is no way that I am watching this movie at ten o'clock in the night! I signed frantically.

Come on Bella, it's just a movie. It's not real. She said, hopefully wanting me to watch the movie with her.

She turned on the subtitles and proceeded with the main menu.

The movie started and the title, Blair Witch Project, rolled on the screen. Let's just say that horror and I don't mix too well.

The movie was different than any other movie I saw, because it was filmed in the form of a documentary. The lighting wasn't good, the camera shook a lot because it wasn't professionally done, and the actors improvised a lot.

We were about thirty minutes into the movie, when I realized that Edward was leaning against the door frame watching us, watching us watch the movie.

Although nothing scary had happened in the movie yet, I told Alice to pause it. I didn't want to miss anything important.

Turning my head at Edward, I gave him a friendly smile.

Can I join you guys? He asked.

Sure, but why are you here? Alice asked.

Well, Emmett's and Rose's room was right next to mine and I kept hearing noises coming in from the wall. They are probably having way too much fun, and I didn't want to listen to it anymore. He explained.

I held a laugh in.

Fine, sit down on the couch right there. Alice pointed to the seat next to me.

Edward sat next to me and I suddenly felt self-conscious about how I looked in my shorts and tank top.

Did I miss anything important in the movie? Edward asked.

No, all they are doing right now is talking to random people living in the town about the myth of Blair Witch. I explained.

I see.

We later were all engrossed in the movie that we were watching. When we came up to the part where they found the stickman in the forest, I jumped up all scared. Edward came closer to me and grabbed my hand and squeezed it gently.

He knew that I was scared, and I silently thanked him for being there for me.

After the movie was over, Alice and I retired to her bedroom. I waved Edward goodbye, before taking a spot on Alice's couch.

Alice sat up and looked at me. You know, Edward is a really good guy.

I looked up strangely at her. Why are you telling me this? I asked.

No reason. It's just he is very honest and trustworthy. He is also very caring. He is the best brother a girl could ask for. She explained.

I still don't get why you are telling this to me. I asked.

Don't worry about it, she said with a smile. Goodnight Bella. Alice signed.

Goodnight. I signed back.

I lied on the couch for about an hour, and I couldn't fall asleep. I couldn't stop thinking about what Alice said earlier about Edward. Why would she say those things to me? What do they have to do with anything?

I also couldn't help but thinking watching the movie with Edward. We had sat closely together through the whole movie, and I couldn't help but thinking about the proximity between us for the whole movie.

Whenever he moved closer to me, my stomach couldn't stop doing flips. This was definitely not the way friends should feel about other friends.

I was extremely confused about all the events that have happened today. I also noticed that I was somewhat hungry, so stood up from the couch and made my way quietly to the kitchen.

When I walked in the kitchen, I was surprised to find Edward. What was more surprising was what Edward was wearing, or better yet, what he wasn't wearing.

Edward was sitting at the table eating Oreos and milk, shirtless with blue stripped pajama pants. If I thought he looked gorgeous before, then he looked like a Greek god now. I could see that he had well defined muscles and they were probably hard as stone. He had a visible six pack, and I had a sudden urge to just touch his abs right there and then.

I stopped myself from having any other kind of thoughts like that, and I smiled up at him.

Hey, what are you doing up so late, or early, since its three? Edward asked with a grin on his face.

I had trouble sleeping, you? I asked, curious.

I just wanted some milk and Oreos. He smiled and gestured for me to take some Oreos. I sat down on a chair in front of him and grabbed some Oreos and milk.

We sat together in a comfortable silence for about five minutes, before he decided to break it.

I know this sounds random, but why did you move to Forks from Arizona? He asked.

At first I hesitated. I really didn't want to tell Edward about Tristan and all of the harassment, so I really didn't know what to tell him.

Edward obviously saw my hesitation, so he looked at me with soft eyes and a small smile.

If you don't want to tell me, it's okay. I understand, but I want you to know that I will always be here for you if you need help.

I couldn't help but smile, because I knew that he actually cares.

Thanks. I signed back with a small smile.

Basically my parents were divorced and I used to live with my mother, Renee. She later on remarried to a great guy, and I felt like I needed to give them some space. That is why I came to live with Charlie here. I signed.

I knew that this wasn't the whole story, but I needed to trust him more before I told him about my past with Tristan.

There is more to the story, but I will tell you at another time. I said.

Don't worry about it. I will be here when you want to tell me. He said.

We sat at the kitchen eating Oreos and milk for another ten minutes before with both went our separate ways.

I quietly walked over to Alice's couch, and I couldn't help but think about tonight's events. I was beginning to trust Edward, and it was kind of scaring me. Lying on the couch, I feel asleep after about ten minutes.

A/N:

Well here is another update for all of you. As always, I will update on either Tuesday or Wednesday if I have about 7-10 reviews.

So did you like this chapter?

The movie that Alice and Bella were watching was called The Blair Witch Project. I actually watched this movie with my friend a couple of days ago, because we were bored, and I really loved the movie.

I suggest that if you didn't see the movie, you should because it was really creepy. My friend and I also watched Silence of the Lambs two days ago, and it was amazing. So anyone who didn't watch these two movies should totally watch them.

ANYWAY: This chapter is dedicated to: all the people that have reviewed and put this story on either alerts or favorites. You guys are awesome!

Special thanks to: Jane, thank you so much for helping with my writer's block. Without your encouraging words this chapter would probably still be undone :D

-jess