Chapter 6

"Alright," Jasper started, "we have several options here. We could all try and squeeze into Em's jeep, we could go into two cars, or we could go into three cars." I noticed everyone except for Edward and I seemed to be leaning towards the third choice.

I sighed again. Edward.

He turned to me before responding. Yes.

Do you think they are going to go with the third choice?

Most definitely.

Should we just say we don't care and let them go into their cars?

He pretended to ponder this for a moment before he said, "Bella and I don't care how about Rose and Em go in one car, Jazz and Ali in another, and Bella and I in a third?" Edward suggested. I looked to all the couples in front of us as they all agreed to that suggestion without a moment's hesitation.

All of them sped off at vampire speed to their cars while Edward lead me towards the silver Volvo I had spotted in the parking lot yesterday. He opened the passenger door for me like a true gentleman and held it open, "Ladies first," he gestured towards the open door. I hopped in.

As soon as Edward got into the driver's side he was off at 100 mph. He looked a little nervous about something, but I didn't know what. Several times he looked like he was about to ask me something, but gave up on it. I became too impatient so I just asked him, "Edward what is it you want to ask me, because you look very nervous and that makes me nervous so just spit it out."

He looked a little taken aback for a moment before going out and saying what he wanted, "Now Bella, I know I have only known you for less than 24 hours, but I can't help but feel like I have known you longer, you know," he looked at me to see if I knew how he felt and I nodded. I had felt the same ever since we learned all about each other at Biology yesterday. He took that time to continue and I then noticed we were at school and there was only a few other cars there, "Bella, if I am going to fast stop me please, but I have developed these feelings for you that I can't help but hope you feel the same," he looked into my eyes pleading me to understand and I did.

"Edward…don't feel ashamed at all because I feel the same way, I feel as if I have known you for my whole existence almost some sort of connection. Edward I can only hope you feel the same and that you want turn me down because I'm not pretty enough or-" Edward silenced me then with his lips. It took me all of a second to get over the shock of his lips on mine; I had wanted that as soon as I had laid my eyes upon him. I responded by wrapping my arms around his neck and greedily putting my fingers to his hair. He put his arms on my waist trying to pull me closer but was blocked by the little stump between us. I broke off for a second and transported him to be underneath me in the passenger seat. I was on his lap and we started kissing again.

After a minute we broke apart and I laid my head onto his chest both of our breathing heavy and ragged. Once we had gained control of our breathing I looked up at him and asked him the question I had been dreading since we had broken apart, "Edward does this mean what I think it means?"

He chuckled at my convoluted sentence, "If by that you mean we are supposed to be mates, then yes. What we should tell the school is we are boyfriend and girlfriend," he explained to me. I felt like crying, he really wanted me in that way.

"Really?" I asked him, unsure of if he really meant it or not.

"Of course," he answered destroying all my fears that he didn't want me. I teleported him back to the driver's seat and he got out of the car to open my door. Suddenly my thoughts drifted down to a less pleasant path concerning one evil little shopaholic pixie do you think Alice knows yet?

Give her 5…4…3…2…1…

Just then I heard a high pitched squeal that could only be Alice's and I turned to run towards the school building, but was attacked by the pixie.

"OH I JUST KNEW YOU TWO WOULD GET TOGETHER!! THIS IS SO EXCITING! OH, ESME WILL BE SO HAPPY!" Alice was bouncing up and down on Jasper's shoulders and he was attempting to calm her down. It wasn't working to well.

"Good job Eddie," I heard Emmett's big booming voice and Edward's low growl at the nickname. As soon as the bell rang relief washed through me because I would no longer be bombarded with questions from Alice because she was psychic and knew all the answers. MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! No more questions. At least everyone will leave me alone. Thank god for that.

And true to that Alice left me alone all class and I was left to my thoughts. By the time lunch rolled around I couldn't wait to meet Edward so I was surprised to find him waiting outside my classroom. Alice rolled her eyes and went to find Jasper while I walked over to Edward.

"Hi," I smiled lovingly.

"Hello," he said back while grabbing my left hand in his right. We walked down the halls hand in hand and many people stared at us. I tucked my head down in embarrassment and then I felt a cool gentle finger under my chin lifting up my gaze. I looked up to find Edward's warm topaz eyes boring into my own.

"Let me in?" he asked so I hefted my shield out of the way and we both started walking while staring forward. Don't feel ashamed he told me.

I'm not I just hate it when people stare at me. He chuckled gentle but didn't say anything else so I put the shield back into place.

When we walked into the lunch room Edward bought me lunch, much to my dismay and objections. We made our way over to the table the rest of the Cullen's were located at. I sat next to Edward and put my head on his shoulder while he put his arm around my waist. I sighed contently. I looked to the rest of the Cullen's and saw their awed stares. I rolled my eyes as they turned purple with embarrassment.

"So Bella would you like to hear our stories?" Emmett asked.

"No need," I told him and when he was about to object I started to explain, "One of my powers is to see someone's past when I look at them. So for example, Alice, she doesn't know her past because-"I started but was interrupted by Alice herself.

"How did you know that?" she questioned eagerly.

"Well your thoughts become a part of your past so I read your thoughts during this part of the conversation. Anyways you don't remember your human life because you were put into an asylum the day you were turned into a vampire and you were always in the dark. So…"

"Oh thank you Bella. I have never known what my human life was like. What was my name?"

"Ummm… Mary Alice Brandon." I said confidently. Alice gave me a smile of gratitude.

"Oh and what about the rest of us?" Emmett asked in a half joking half serious manner.

"Oh. Okay, I see how this is going to be. You don't think I know your pasts. Well how about a little bet then?" I inquired him, I could use some new paints.

"You are on little Bella," he said while extending a hand to shake it.

"Alright, I'll start with you then Emmett since you are so keen on me not getting it right," I turned a forceful glare at Emmett before reading into his mind. Ugh him and Rose, him and Rose, him and Rose, oh here we go, "You were attacked by a bear when Rose found you and took you back to Carlisle begging him to change you," I concluded confidently. Emmett stared at me, mouth slightly open in shock, "Moving on…umm Jasper you were turned by Maria and in the newborn wars, ouch tough time, I should know I was there. Anyways Peter and Charlotte escaped before but kept up the same lifestyle while you later escaped and tried animals," he nodded to say I had gotten it right.

"Okay Rose next," I said gently already knowing what dark secret lay in her past because she looked so nervous I wasn't sure how to start. Edward?

Yes Bella. He answered me with his eyes on my face.

How should I start, I don't want to hurt her feelings…

Give enough details for everyone to know you know what happened.

I gave a slight squeeze to Edward's hand to show my gratitude before continuing, "You were…attacked…by the one you were going to marry and his friends and left on the street to die before Carlisle found you and changed you," I answered uncertain as to whether Rosalie found this acceptable or not. She nodded saying it was correct and okay.

"Alright we already did Alice," I said while skipping over a very grateful Alice, "So that just leaves Edward," I said before turning to look at him. He looked nervous as to what was in his past he didn't want me to know, "I already know," I murmured gently trying to reassure him I thought nothing less of him. He smiled gratefully, "You had the Spanish Influenza and both your parents were dead and Carlisle wanted a companion so he changed you," I said gently and quietly but loudly enough that everyone at the table heard.

I turned to Emmett about to gloat and collect my cash, but he interrupted before I could start, "what about Carlisle and Esme?" he said trying to buy time.

I rolled my eyes, "I know Carlisle's past already, I was there remember? And as for Esme she jumped off a cliff because her baby boy died while Carlisle found her and changed her," I said quickly so I could gloat, "Now I believe we never settled on a price so I think about…" I read Emmett's thoughts so as to know what price he didn't want me to ask. Tee hee, I'm evil, "100,000 dollars should do if you ask me."

Emmett stared at me open mouthed before grabbing Rose's purse and getting his checkbook I stopped him with my physical shield so his pen couldn't hit the paper, "dude, I only except cash," by this time everyone was laughing hysterically and Emmett was grumbling things under his breath like "evil" and "meanie". I laughed as Emmett pulled out his wallet and started handing me one thousand dollar bills which I stuffed in my purse one at a time.

"Thank you," I told him once he had finished emptying the contents of his wallet. He just stuck his tongue out at me. I giggled at his childish act. Just then the bell rang and Edward got up and held his out to me. I took it without a moment's hesitation and we both walked to Biology.

Today Mr. Banner walked in a little late bringing in a TV cart behind him. There were murmured pleas of happiness that there would be no work today. I chuckled lightly at the absurd thoughts these teenagers had and heard Edward's velvety chuckles next to me. I wonder if he knew what he did to me.

Mr. Banner turned out the lights and started the movie, but I was too preoccupied with what was going on between Edward and I to pay a fraction of my large attention to the movie. There were what felt like electricity coursing through my veins. I glanced sideways at Edward and by the look on his face I could tell he felt it too.

It didn't feel bad in any way, quite the opposite, it felt good. With the sensation, though, there was the sudden urge to kiss Edward. I wanted to feel my lips on his, moving with them in harmony. I wanted to put my fingers in his hair and revel in its silkiness. By the way Edward was looking at me I could tell he wanted to do the same.

Our eyes were only for each other that Biology class and I could tell that the car and tonight was much anticipated. After the class ended we got up wordlessly and walked away to our separate classes. I walked up to the gym teacher and since it was my second day he let me sit out again until he could get me my clothes.

I pretended to be listening and watching but my mind was just too preoccupied with what happened in Biology to actually pay attention to what anyone was saying. What was that, I mean it wasn't like it wasn't bad or it hurt or anything, but was it supposed to be like that? Did all mates feel that or was it some sign that we were supposed to be together? Or was it a sign that we weren't supposed to be together, I don't know if I could survive the heartbreak if Edward left me to be with his actual mate, but I would let him go. If it would make Edward happy than I would set him free, but I would just hope that their family loved me enough to let me stay with them.

Wait what am I saying the Cullens or Edward wouldn't leave me…would they?

Hey you guys, what's up. I am sorry I haven't updated in a couple days. It is just that I was at one of my skating competition and I took my laptop with me, but I was so busy. The competition was in Chicago and I live in Connecticut so… I will put up chapters 6 and 7 today and hopefully 8 and 9 by Saturday. If not, don't kill me.

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