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First, i had writer block. So, i typed the VK story, while waiting for the blockage to be cleared. Second, my cousin came to my place for holiday. Third, i went for a holiday on Thursday. Fourth, i was down with high fever on Saturday, the day i wanted to complete and upload this chapter... So please forgive me, pretty pretty please? *tears*

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That was how I got myself into a 'date' with Edward Cullen.

Once I got into the car after school, Julianna turned around and looked at me from the driver's seat. Obviously, she heard Edward's thoughts.

When Jasper got in next to me, Julianna shrieked! She could've shrieked just now when I got into the car without the presence of Jasper, and I really didn't want him to know anything about it yet… Why would she scream only when he gets in? This sister of mine… She knew something, I was so sure. I would have to get that piece of information from her later when no one else's around.

Jasper covered his ears, "Juls! What is wrong with you? Shrieking like a mad woman. And the excitement bubbling in you. They even match Alice's." His lips curled up into a smile. Alice… Must he mention that word again? I felt like slapping him, seriously. Or making Jasper dumb, so he couldn't talk! Great!

He turned and gave me a look, "Bells, you too! What is with the anger in you?"

I raised an eyebrow and he must've realized why I did it. "I know you put a shield against my ability, but I could still read your facial expression well." He said with a smile playing on his lips.

He closed his eyes and soon a wave of calmness washed over the both of us. "Thanks, Jazz." Julianna and I said at the same time.

Julianna beamed at me, "Bella! Please, let me choose your outfit? Please?"

I frowned, "What outfit?"

She groaned, "The outfit you're wearing to tonight's date with… Edward."

Jasper looked at me, shocked, "What?! You've got a date with him?"

I blushed, "Er, yes?"

Jasper glared at me, "Why didn't you tell me?"

I glared back at him, "What? I didn't even have time to tell you. And it's not even a date. It's just an outing."

He closed his eyes and took in a deep breath, as if calming himself, though I never know why. So I decided to ask, "Why are you so mad at me having a date? Just because you never get to ask Alice to go for a date doesn't mean I can't go out on a date with Edward."

He opened his eyes and I thought for a second, I saw hurt in his eyes, "You're right, I've got no reason to be mad at you. Of course, go ahead and enjoy yourself on your date. Have fun."

I crossed my arms and huffed. He was such a… a… ridiculous man. I'd be glad if he was mad because I accepted Edward's offer. I'd be even happier if he were to be mad because he was concerned about my safety around Edward, knowing Edward's attracted to my blood. What's that word again? I'm Edward's la tua cantante.

But no! He was just pure jealous because he couldn't go out with Alice while his best friend-I, got to go out on a date.

Not that I considered it as a date, but apparently, to them, it's called a date.

The car came to a halt and I quickly opened the door so that I could race into the house without bumping into Jasper. After that little argument in the car, I really didn't want to face him. I was afraid that I might actually tell him that I loved him and thus ruining our friendship for decades.

However, Julianna pulled me back to the passenger seat. She told the guys, "Tell Mama Faith we'll be going to the hospital to look for Dad, then we'll be go for a hunt."

Ian clung onto Julianna like a child clinging onto his mother, "No… Don't leave me alone with an angry Jasper. Darling, you won't want your husband to be dead by the time you come back right? So, take me along, please?"

Jasper rolled his eyes and walked into the house.

Julianna laughed at her childish husband and patted his head, "Honey, we'll be back by tomorrow. Don't worry, Jasper won't lay a finger on you."

Ian reluctantly let go of Julianna and trudged into the house. I hugged my brother and wished him luck. He stuck his tongue out at me, "It's your fault that Jasper's emo now."

I snapped at him, "How in the world it's my fault that he's always so over-sensitive, huh?"

He gulped, "Sorry, it's not your fault. Stupid Jasper…" He turned around and continued mumbling and cursing Jasper. If Jasper were to be in vampire form, poor Ian's so going to get it.

It was almost midnight when both our thirst were satiated after the long hunt. We laid down on the soft grass, looking up above the clear dark blue sky.

We talked about almost everything, just like what we usually did whenever we were both alone. After a few hours of casual talk, her mood shifted into that of seriousness, just like that time when Anthony wanted to talk to me about Jasper. Oh great…

Julianna propped up on her elbow and looked at me, "Bella… I know you might not want to talk about this topic, but really, if you let it out, you might feel better. I can see the love you have for Jasper, I can also see the jealousy in you whenever Jasper gets closer to Alice. But do you know that you actually like Jasper?"

I took in a deep breath and nodded, "Actually I just found out recently."

She sighed in relief, "Good to know that. I thought you might think that you like Edward, cause who knows what jealousy can do to a person, or worse, a vampire."

I laughed, "Right. If jealousy can make a human a murderer, then it can make a vampire a destroyer. Anyway, why did you scream only when Jasper entered the car? You could've asked me about the so called date with Edward when he's not around right?"

Julianna shrugged, "I have no idea." I'm sure you do. I thought sarcastically. If she didn't want to tell me, I wouldn't force the answer out of her. I knew her well enough that she would talk to me eventually.

She sat up abruptly, "Bella, before I forget, I must tell you this, since there isn't anyone around."

I raised my eyebrow but still nodded, "Oh-kay… Go ahead."

"IheardEdward'sthoughtsandhedoesn'tthinkofyouasafriendonly." She said in a rush. If I weren't in vampire form, I was so sure I couldn't even get a hold on what she was saying at such a lightning speed.

"What do you mean by that? We're friends only. I only think of him as a best friend, nothing more, nothing less." I clarified.

"It's not whether you think of him as a best friend or not. He's the one who's thinking differently."

I laughed nervously, "Very funny, Juls. Think of better jokes next time."

She huffed, "I'm not joking, Bella. Remember those holding hands, flirting, long stares and all?"

"What? They're just friendly gestures."

"As if. Friends don't stare at you for such a long period. Besides, you better watch out during your date. Though he actually let you choose for it to be either a date or a friend's outing, his mind is already thinking of it as a date… D.A.T.E. DATE!"

"But- But- It can't be."

"Bella… I'm not supposed to tell you more as it's his private thoughts. But it actually tells why he's so close to you despite it being so dangerous for him to be so near to you."

"Okay, usually I won't pry into people's thoughts. But I need to know this, please Juls?"

"You see, for one, he can't hear our thoughts, all four of us… Then, secondly, the monster side of him is attracted to your blood. You're… You're his singer. So, it's like his thoughts are all in a mess. Part of him still likes Alice, but a big part of him is confused as to whether he likes you more, or he likes Alice even more. The reason why he's in such a state is because he's starting to treat you like a possession. For an outsider like me, after reading his thoughts, I can easily tell who he likes more. However, he's completely oblivious to his real feelings. His mind is clouded by the presence of his singer. Maybe, just maybe, if you're in your vampire form, and if you take off your shield, his mind would be cleared up."

I tried to process all the information that I just received, and well, Julianna did make sense. If anything goes wrong on the "date", I will have Papa to change me back into vampire form.

I hugged Julianna, "There's a reason why you're my best friend, Juls."

She laughed, "I know. I know."

"Shit… The problem is, we can't let anyone know that Papa has this power which can change us into human form."

"I'm sure Edward won't tell anyone about it."

"Can you not tell Ian and Jasper that Edward knows our secret, I mean sooner or later, I would have to show Edward who I really am, so not to let this situation worsen."

"Sure, anything for you, my little sister."

"Hey, since when I'm your little sister? I'm older than you."

"Whatever, you're still my little sister since you act like one too. Hah!" She ruffled my hair while I glared at her.

Saturday…

"Juls, I'm not going to wear that shorts. No way."

She whispered, "My dear, if you want Jasper to get jealous, this is the way. Come on, just put it on."

I shrugged in defeat, "Fine…" Ever since I confessed to her that I like Jasper, she promised to help me in 'Mission Get Jazzy Realize He Likes Me'. I asked her why she named the mission get Jasper realizes he likes me, when he doesn't. She only shrugged and gave me a simple reply, "I know more than you do."

I looked into the mirror after putting on the plain black long sleeved tight fitting top and white shorts, with a gold chain around my waist. When I heard a car getting nearer the house, I remembered something- something really important.

I whisper-yelled, "Juls! He's a vampire, what if he sensed our vampire scent?"

She passed me a pair of ballet flats, "Don't worry. I told Ian to burn the pile of dry wood sticks outside the house. My guess is that the smell of the smoke would cover up our scent."

"I sure hope it does."

"Well, I think it does, because right now he's only thinking about you and the smoke. He couldn't even get a hint of our scent."

"Alright, wish me luck."

"Good luck. Remember, if anything goes wrong, just press the speed dial, and Dad would be there in a matter of seconds."

"Sure…"

I took my handbag and walked down the stairs carefully. I heaved a sigh in relief when I reached the porch without tripping over. I would want Jasper to catch me again because it would be so awkward, especially after that incident in the car.

Ian took on the role of a father and a brother, "Edward, take good care of my sister, if not you will have to answer to my fist. Oh, one more thing, bring her back before twelve midnight. Have fun, kids!"

I rolled my eyes at my brother while Edward just said with his signature dazzling smile, "Of course, Ian. Bye!"

Being the gentleman, he opened the door for me and I mumbled a thank you before getting in the car.

When he drove out the driveway, I asked him, "So, what's the plan for the day?"

His lips curled up into a smile, "We'll go for a movie and dinner after that. What'd you think?"

I nodded, "I think it's great. Yup."

"So, since you're interested in classical too, can you guess who wrote this piece?"

I listened to the song, what an easy one. "Mozart."

When the song ended, another piece came, "How about this?"

I smiled when the familiar song started, "Schubert."

After a few more guesses, he sighed, "Well, it seems that you know the romantic and classical period very well."

"You've got to have more pieces for me to guess."

He popped in another CD and said, "How about this?"

I listened to the song, "Seriously, Edward, you've got to try harder if you want me to lose this game. It's Clair De Lune, by Claude Debussy."

"Ugh, which period are you not familiar with?"

I thought for a moment, "Twentieth century. I only know a couple of composers."

"Great, next time I'm going to hunt for more CDs with compositions from that era."

We stopped by the music store and book store before heading to the cinema to watch a movie. Without even asking me, he already purchased the movie tickets and a little snacks the moment I excused myself to the washroom. I even scolded him for he didn't let me pay for the tickets.

"Edward, it's not fair for you to pay for everything. I will pay you back the money for the ticket and snacks."

"It's okay. You can pay for the next date if you want."

I shrugged, and the whole time, I was thinking of the 'next date'. Julianna was probably right, he was seeing this as a date, not a friendly outing. Oh dear…

From the corner of my eyes, I could see that he was waiting for me to scream or shout or hug him when we were in the cinema, watching a movie about vampires. When the show ended, I could see him torn between two emotions: disappointment and ease.

After that, we went to a nearby restaurant for dinner. After I ordered my mushroom ravioli, I dismissed the waiter before he even got to ask Edward. He asked, "Why didn't you ask me whether I want to order or not?"

Oh crap. Think of a reason, fast… "Oh, the waiter was really annoying, so I just wanted him to get lost. I'm so sorry, I'll ask for another waiter, hold on."

I wanted to call for the waiter but he grabbed my hand with his cold one, "Never mind. I was just joking. Actually I'm already full from the popcorns I had during the movie."

Yeah right, you threw away your popcorns… Others may not realize about it, but I do. Vampy.

Okay… The entire time he had his hand on mine and I was desperately thinking of reasons to let go of his hand without being rude. Finally, the food arrived.

I quickly removed my hand and grabbed the fork, digging into my meal. While I was eating, out of sudden he asked me a question, "So you're not afraid of vampires?"

I choked onto my food as I really didn't expect him to ask such a question. I quickly coughed and gulped down the water. "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to ask you such a weird question."

I wiped my mouth with the napkin and smiled, "Oh it's okay. I was just careless. No, I'm not afraid of them."

Then I continued eating, not wanting to leak out any more information unless I had to. "So, even if there's real vampires out there walking down the streets, you aren't afraid too?"

I shook my head. Then, we fell into complete silence, which I appreciated.

When it was time to pay for the bill, he quickly paid for it and silenced me before I got to whine about it again. "I've got more money for the rest of my life than normal teens like you do, really." Stupid vampire. I have even more money than you do.

On the way back, he stopped the car halfway. "How about a walk into the woods? Do you trust me?" I trust myself more than I trust you.

When I made not move to answer him, he teased me, "Don't tell me you're afraid that a bear would attack you in the woods?" Friend, woods is like my second home, period.

"Of course I'm not afraid of the woods. In fact, it's my favorite place, second only to home." I took out my cell phone from the handbag and put it into the pocket.

He opened the door for me and led me into thick woods, with a torch light in hand.

Who in the right mind would go into the woods at night? Oh, no one, except vampires.

"Okay, we're here!" I looked up from the ground, and saw the beautiful meadow before me. Oh my! It was so pretty! "Edward, how did you find this place?" I come to the wood frequently and yet I can't find it, but you can. I added inwardly.

He laughed musically, "Well, it's a secret."

I playfully smacked his arms. He snatched my hand before I got to hit him and pulled me closer towards him. Our face were inches apart and he was leaning closer and closer… Shit… Oh dear… Oh God… Oh my goodness…

I faked a scene and fell back on the ground. "Ouch!"

He knelt down next to me and asked, "Are you alright? Are you hurt?"

I shook my head, "No…"

His golden orbs bore into my eyes, and he said, "Bella… I think… I think I like you."

Holy crap! Julianna! I need help!

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