Chapter 5 - Kisses Don't Lie

BPOV.

The drive from La Push back to Forks was uneventful. Neither Edward nor I spoke a word during the entire trip. I kept replaying Edward's words in my head, continuously reminding myself that Edward was perfection and I was…not. Of course he only saw me as a friend. I felt silly for thinking otherwise.

Finally, Edward pulled into my driveway. This was probably the first time I really wanted to get away from him. I'd never felt so embarrassed in my life.

Avoiding eye contact, I muttered a thank you and rush into the house.

"Where have you been?" Charlie asked from the living room.

"First Beach with Rose."

"You went down to La Push?"

"Yes." I replied walking towards the staircase. I wasn't in the mood for conversing.

I can't even remember what happened the rest of the night. I faintly recall going downstairs for pizza then going back up to my room and listening to my ipod until I fell asleep.

I woke up to the sound of thunder. The batteries of my ipod had died but my earphones were still in. I took the earphones out and looked over to my alarm clock. It was 7 o'clock, Monday morning. Great.

I decided to get up and get ready for school. When I went downstairs I noticed Charlie was sitting in the living room watching the News with a bowl of cereal in his hand.

"Morning Dad." I said, unenthusiastically.

"Bella, next time you go down to La Push, I'd appreciate it if you told me."

"Why? Something to hide?"

"No. I just think, as your Father, I should know these things."

"Mmm." I grumbled in response.

I hated when Charlie went all 'I'm your Father' on me. I decided to forgo breakfast and leave for school.

Waiting for me at the school parking lot was none other than Edward Cullen. The same Edward Cullen that I couldn't get out of my head, the same Edward Cullen that I wanted to avoid, and the same Edward Cullen that only thought of me as a friend.

I watched as Edward's figure ran through the rain, over to my truck. He opened the passenger door and climbed in.

Edward was dripping wet. He looked hot. I watched as he took off his glasses and attempted to dry them with his damp sweater. I had to remind myself that this beautiful, charming, adorable man was not mine.

"Um…Good morning, Edward." I said, trying to form a smile that didn't look forced.

"Look Bella, about yesterday -"

"It was fun." I said, cutting him off.

"Bella please."

"Lets go. I don't want to be late."

Edward sighed. "We still have fifteen minutes."

Damn it.

"About what I said yesterday…it didn't come out right -"

"I don't know what you're talking about. Anyway, did you watch the Mariners game yesterday? That was really something, wasn't it?"I asked, trying to change the subject. Was there even a game yesterday? I had no idea.

"Bella, I really like you."

"W-What?"

"You don't know how badly I wanted to kiss you yesterday. It was just that I was so nervous. What if I didn't do it right? Or didn't meet your expectations…I apologize if I hurt your feelings, Bella but I -"

I couldn't wait for him to finish. Instead, I moved closer to him, putting my right hand on the back of his head and smashed his lips with mine.

Edward's lips were soft and gentle. He froze and first, but after his lips started moving ever so slowly with mine.

"Bella!"

I jumped. Edward froze. I turned around to see Rosalie giving me a disapproving look. I didn't even notice the door open.

"We're going to be late for class Bells. Move it!" She demanded.

I gave Edward an apologetic look. "Um…let go to class." I said to Edward.

He nodded and got out of the truck.

I too got out of my Chevy and followed Rose towards class.

"Can you please walk a few steps behind Bella and I? I don't really want to be seen with you." Rose said dismissively.

"Rose!" I exclaimed.

"Its fine Bella, I'll see you later." Edward said.

I gave Edward a small smile. "Okay, Bye."

As Edward walked away, Rose dragged me back towards the parking lot.

"What are you doing?" I asked, irritated.

"We're ditching first period."

"Where are we going?"

"Anywhere but here."

I followed Rose to her red M3 and hopped into the passenger side. I didn't really feel like going to class anyway.

Rosalie drove us to Forks Diner. I went in, looked to see if Charlie was around and took a seat.

Once we sat down, Rosalie came at me like an avalanche.

"What is wrong with you? Edward Cullen is so…" She didn't finish her sentence. "Just…what were you thinking, Bella?"

I sighed. "Rose, you're blowing this way out of proportion."

"I can blow whatever I want out of proportion, just as long as you don't end up blowing Edward…ever!"

"Rose, please!"

"Oh my god, you're blushing. Snap out of it! This is Edward Cullen we're talking about."

I ignored her.

"How about I hook you up with a nice College guy?" She asked.

"Are you girls ready to order?" The waitress interrupted – Thank god.

"Two coffees, thanks." Rose said, not looking at her.

"So you and Emmett hey?" I asked, trying to change the subject.

Rosalie smiled shyly and looked down. "He's so amazing, Bella. We texted each other all night, lastnight. He's hot, funny, kind, charming, adorable and he loves cars too." Rose said softly. My brows furrowed. I'd never seen Rosalie so sweet and vulnerable looking.

"I'm glad he makes you happy Rose." I said honestly.

"Thanks." She replied, still smiling.

"If Emmett makes you happy, why can't I be with Edward, the one who makes me happy."

Rose's smile faded. Her whole demeanor changed back to the way it was before. She glared at me. At least I tried.

"Edward is not good for you, Bella. The sooner you see it the better."

"Can we please change the subject?" I asked.

"Hm…There's a fair in Seattle this weekend. You going?"

"Probably not…are you?"

"Em asked me to go on Saturday. Come with us."

"Oh he's Em now? That was quick."

Rose rolled her eyes.

The waitress finally came with our coffees and Rose and I continued talking about pretty much everything except Edward.

"…And when he was lecturing me about my assignment, he was practically talking to my boobs! Pedophile much?"

I giggled. Rose had the tendency to attract people of all ages.

"Speaking of assignments, we should go back to school. I have an assignment I need to give in." I said. In actuality, I really wanted to see Edward again, though I'd never say it out loud.

We got back to school during second period. Throughout the day, all I kept thinking about was Edward and his soft lips. Lunch was taking much too long to arrive.

I was let out for lunch five minutes early so I waited outside Edward's class for him to come out.

Edward smiled when he saw me. My heart started beating rapidly. Edward stood in front of me, avoiding my eyes. I had no idea what to say to him.

"Maybe you should sit with Rosalie today." Edward said quietly.

"Come with me?"

"I don't know…"

"Please" I pouted. Before Edward could reply, I dragged him towards the cafeteria. Rosalie was already sitting at the table along with Lauren, Jessica, Mike and Tyler.

"Hi guys. Mind if Edward and I join you guys today?" I asked.

"Take a seat." Mike said motioning to the seat next to him. I plopped down next to Mike and Edward sat beside me.

Mike was discussing football with Tyler while Rose was telling a story about her encounter with a homeless person when she was down at Port Angeles last week.

Edward and I were just sitting by the table, silent. My stomach grumbled. Edward looked over at me and chuckled softly.

"Would you like to get something to eat?" Edward asked. I nodded and Edward and I got up and walked towards the line.

"So…apparently there a fair in Seattle this weekend…" I said, trailing off.

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah…did you maybe want to go?" Eugh. I could feel the blush forming across my cheeks.

"I don't know…"

I think my heart just stopped. "Oh. That's alright, I'll just go with Rosalie and Emmett." I barely whispered.

"Oh, wait. With you?" He asked. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "I'd love you go with you, Bella."

"Oh, you don't have to do that…"

"I want to. I'll drive us there. Is Friday after school okay?" Edward said, his words flowing quickly.

"Yeah, Friday's fine." I smiled.


The week dragged on but finally Friday had arrived.

I was sitting in the passenger seat of Edward's Volvo, thinking about our kiss in my Chevy on Monday morning. Edward and I hadn't done anything since then but I was hoping things would change tonight.

Was tonight considered a date? What did Edward feel towards me?

My excitement was exploding out of me when Edward drove into the parking lot near the fair.

When the vehicle came to a halt, I quickly got out and raced around to the driver's side. I opened the door and pulled Edward out.

"Come on, Edward! I don't want to miss out on anything!"

Edward chuckled and followed right behind me to the entrance.

"Two tickets please." I said to the man by the gates.

He passed me two tickets and Edward shoved a fifty-dollar note in his hand. I turned to Edward to protest as he put his index finger on my lips.

"Tonight's on me." Edward said. Before I could say any more, Edward dragged me passed the gates and towards the rides.

"You forgot your change." I said.

"Doesn't matter."

The fair was amazing. I hadn't been to one since I was about twelve and still lived in Phoenix.

A stand selling cotton candy caught my eyes. I gasped. Edward turned to me with a look of concern on his face.

"Are you okay, Bella?" He asked in a panic.

I beamed at him and he smiled back slightly, though his brows furrowed in confusion.

"Can we go to the cotton candy stand?" I asked in a pleading tone.

"I'm not your father, Bella. We'll go wherever you wish. No permission needed." Edward said lamely. I continued to smile widely as we walked towards the stand. I could taste it already.

"May I please have a bag of cotton candy?" Edward asked.

"That will be eight dollars." The man behind the stand replied, passing Edward a bag of cotton candy.

"Eight dollars? The bag isn't even that big. Are you crazy?" I exclaimed.

"Bella, its fine." Edward said calmly, passing the man a ten-dollar note. There was no way in hell I was getting any cotton candy now.

As we walked away, Edward passed me the bag of cotton candy.

"No thanks, you should have every little bit of that. I swear its daylight robbery!" I fumed.

"Well the sun is setting so technically its not daylight robbery." Edward stated. I rolled my eyes. "Besides, this is for you. You wanted the cotton candy, not me, remember?"

I shook my head "I don't want to take things from you, you already paid for my ticket."

Edward sighed softly. "I told you, tonight is on me."

"Not its not."

Edward stopped walking. I turned to look at him. His left hand cupped the side of my face with his left hand and softy grazed my cheek with his thumb.

"Please, Bella. I'll let you make it up to me another time." Edward whispered.

I bit my lip and nodded. It was as if he'd put me under a spell. When he says jump, I say how high.

Edward and I continued walking and he opened the bag of cotton candy, passing it to me. I grabbed some and shoved it in my mouth. I loved the way it tingled and melted in my mouth.

"Nice?" Edward asked.

I nodded and took more cotton candy out. "Say 'Aah'." I said, moving the cotton candy towards his mouth. Edward opened his mouth without hesitation and I put the cotton candy in his mouth. We continued walking around, deciding what to do while shoving bits of cotton candy into our mouths.

"Are you scared of roller coasters, Edward?" I asked.

"I don't know. I've never been on one."

I raised my eyebrows. "Lets go then." I said, dragging him towards the biggest roller coaster in sight. It had at least five loops and looked as if it went on forever.

Edward bought the tickets and we lined up.

The ride was scary to say the least. My stomach was doing flips but the adrenalin rushing through me made it so much more invigorating and full of excitement. I basically screamed during the entire ride, whereas Edward was completely silent.

When we got off Edward still remained silent.

"You alright?" I asked.

"I'm fine. Just feel slightly faint, that's all."

I rubbed Edward's back. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have forced you to go on."

Edward shook his head. "No, it was fun."

"Okay…what do you want to do now?" I asked.

"Haunted house?" Edward asked.

I bit my bottom lip. "Do we have to?"

Edward chuckled. "Yes. But don't you worry. I'll be there the entire time." He said, trying to reassure me. It worked. I definitely felt much more at ease.

The haunted house wasn't one of those rides where you got to sit and they'd take you through a tunnel with mannequins wearing scary costumes and plastic bats coming out from nowhere. No, in this haunted house you had to wear 3D glasses and instead of sitting in a rusty old cart, you had to walk through the house. I panicked.

"Edward…I don't want to…"

Edward look down at me and smiled, putting his arm around my shoulders. "I'll be right my your side." He whispered in my ear. Stupid Edward with his manipulative whispers and charm.

We walked in cautiously. It wasn't anything I expected, that's for sure. The walls had black and white stripes that looked like they were moving and the lighting was quite dim. Actually, this wasn't as bad as I had thought.

We walked over a rocky bridge and turned a corner. Suddenly, something caught my arm. I screamed. Edward and I both turned to see a man wearing a black and white striped costume. I pulled my arm away and wrapped both my arms around Edward. Edward held me in his embrace.

"It's okay. This is part of the haunted house." He said.

A tear ran down my cheek. Edward noticed and wiped it away and kissed my forehead. "I promise, no one will harm you while I'm here." Edward whispered. I nodded. Edward was here. I shouldn't be afraid.

We continued through the haunted house. Edward's arm was around me the entire time. We passed a person wearing a white sheet over his head, which was pretty lame. There were lots of different things popping out from nowhere but I didn't feel affected by it at all.

When we walked out, I sighed. "That was pretty crap."

Edward laughed. "You seemed pretty scared to me."

"Only at the beginning. But you were there, so there was nothing to be scared of." I said, smiling. Edward reciprocated.

"Want to play some games?" Edward asked.

"What kind of games?" I asked. Dirty thoughts were flooding my mind.

"I'm not sure. Lets go see." Edward said, moving his arm from around my shoulders.

We went towards the ring toss game and Edward paid for ten rings. We had five turns each. Edward got three out of five and I didn't even get one. We won a pair of fluffy dice.

"You can hang it up on you car." I suggested. Edward smiled at me but said nothing more.

Edward and I played a couple more games until we reached the basketball game. All you had to do was shoot a basketball into the hoop and you'd get a prize; the only problem was that the hoop was probably about 3.5 meters high.

Edward had three tries. He missed the first two times but the third time he got it in.

"Oh my god, that was so good!" I exclaimed.

"Congratulations!" The man behind the stand said. "Pick a prize."

"Anything?" Edward asked.

"Anything." The man replied.

"I'll take that then." Edward said, pointing towards a Grey Me2U bear, which was probably about 50 centimeters high.

The man gave Edward the bear and Edward passed me the bear. "This is for you." Edward said shyly.

"Aw! Are you sure?" I asked.

Edward nodded. I took the bear from Edward and hugged it. It was the cutest thing I'd ever seen, second from Edward that is. The bear had brown patches, a blue scarf, a blue nose, and a round stomach. I hugged it tightly and looked up at Edward. He was smiling down at me.

"Thank You." I said, biting my lip. He smiled at me.

What's the time?" I asked.

"Almost 7:30." Edward replied. "I'm sorry but I have to be home before 9 o'clock so we should be leaving soon."

I nodded. "Want to go on the Ferris wheel?"

"Yeah, lets go." Edward said, smiling.

The line was pretty long but we endured it nonetheless.

After waiting about fifteen to twenty minutes, it was our turn. Edward and I took a seat and waited for the people who were operating the Ferris wheel to seat the other people, couple by couple.

I sneezed. Edward looked over at me, chuckled and put his arm around me. I leaned my head on his shoulder, holding onto the bear tightly.

"Thank you for today, Edward." I said, moving my head and looking into his beautiful green eyes.

"My pleasure." He replied.

The Ferris wheel started going around. The view was absolutely stunning; I loved the position Edward and I were in, everything was perfect. After a couple of rounds, the Ferris wheel came to a halt. Edward and I were near the top and we were looking down at the view before us.

"Edward Junior wants to give you a kiss." I said.

"Edward Junior?"

I got the bear and pressed its face against Edward's cheek.

Edward laughed. "You're so silly, Bella." He said, tightening his arm around me.

I giggled. I loved Edward's laugh - it was so infectious.

The Ferris wheel was started moving again and people were getting off. If I wanted a repeat of Monday morning, now was the perfect moment. How was I supposed to approach this?

"Edward?" I said. Edward turned to look at me, smiling.

"Edward Junior wants you to give me a kiss." I said. Gosh I sounded like a child, but as long as I got my kiss, I didn't really care.

Edward smirked. He moved towards me slowly and pressed his lips against mine. His lips were better than I remembered. They were moving much more fervently. I could tell he was becoming more confident.

The movement of our lips didn't slow, nor did I want them to. The atmosphere just felt so intimate, so passionate and I was savoring every second of this moment.

Suddenly, I heard someone clear their throat. Edward and I stopped and looked around. We were at the bottom of the Ferris wheel and the man operating the ride was waiting for us to get off. He looked slightly annoyed.

Embarrassed, Edward and I got up and walked away hand in hand, as quickly as we could. I noticed there was many amused faces staring at our direction and a couple that were trying to contain their laughter.

Edward and I decided it was time to go home. This time, when Edward drove into the driveway, I was quite sad to have to leave him. I got out nonetheless, but not before stealing another kiss.

I slept like a baby that night.