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A/N

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This chapter is called "Go Out With Me" but it's not what you think lol so without further ado…

Songs for this chapter: Connect the Dots by the Spill Canvas, Wise Up by Amie Mann, Playground Love by Air, Head Over Feet by Alanis Morisette, Feeling It by Blink 182, Possum Kingdom by the Toadies, Daughters by John Mayer

Go Out With Me

BPOV

I drove the ten minutes to my house in silence. I needed time to think. The depth of the day washed over me as I made it inside the house. As usual, at least as usual lately, Charlie wasn't home. I quickly checked the answering machine to see if the school had called about my absence but they hadn't. After I grabbed a water from the fridge I headed to my room plopping on my bed with a sigh.

(Connect the Dots by the Spill Canvas)

I thought about our first passionate kiss in the theatre. And then that last hour in his room when his lips and hands explored my neck, shoulders, and the tops of my breasts. Wet panties were becoming a permeate state of being for me.

(Heavy sigh) I've decided to keep this new uniform. Alice was obviously on to something, but I'm definitely trading these heels in for my chucks and I really don't give a shit what anyone has to say about it.

We crossed a threshold today but what does that mean. What happens tomorrow? The only thing I seemed to be sure about at this moment was the power of this uniform, everything else is just a big complicated mess.

(Are you listening wooooaaaaaa) my phone snapped me out of my daze

"Hello"

"B? Hey, what happened to you today? I looked for you after school but Alice said you were gone already" It was Emmett

"Oh, um I well I was…I skippedschooltohangoutwithEdward" I spat out fast and frenzied

"You what?" he yelled into the phone causing me to pull it away from my ear.

"I skipped school to hang out with Edward…We, I mean he…we kissed and then we left because we needed to figure some things out"

"So you kissed and left"

"Yes"

"Well did you "figure anything out"" He asked clearly trying to control his temper.

"Um yes and no"

"YES, YES! I'm gonna fucking kill Cullen He's dead" Emmett was going psycho on me for me no…oh

"Oh nonono not that, we didn't I mean, he he was a gentlemen" sort of…I stuttered out quickly trying to calm down his rage.

"You didn't…"

"NO!"

"Oh ok (exhale) good. Bells trust me, you wanna be extra careful with him. I mean he's my best friend and all, but damn dude gets around"

"Thanks dad" I was getting annoyed now. This really was none of his damn business.

"Seriously Bella just be car…"

"Don't…don't say the C word, I'm so f*ing sick of the C word" we were silent for what felt what like hours but I'm sure it was only a few seconds.

"Look Em I appreciate your concern but I can handle this. I've got things under control"

"I hope you do. I just don't wanna see you get hurt."

"Well, look I gotta go, it's getting late. Um I'll see you at school tomorrow"

"Ya see ya." Click.

(Are you listening woaaaaaa)

"What Emmett, I already told you noth…"

"Bella? Bella it's James"

"James" Wow, wasn't expecting that one.

"Yeah, I was just calling to see if you wanted to get together to um study soon. I really need your help with that political theory class"

"Um yeah sure no-no problem" I stammered. I couldn't put my finger on it exactly but something about his voice was off. I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and agree to help him. What can I say I'm a sucker for the needy. "So we have our first exam next Thursday, I guess we can meet in the library on Tuesday after school, which would give me time to help you and still be able to study on my own on Wednesday."

"mm sounds good, can't wait"

"Um ok then see ya"

"Ciao Bella"

(yawn) I took my uniform off and changed for bed. In no time sleep came and pulled me under. The next thing I knew it was morning and I was both giddy and dreading the day that lay before me.

I pulled into the school parking lot and spotted the Volvo but no Edward. I have to admit I was slightly disappointed.

"Bella!" A little pixie came strutting towards me clicking her heels with Jasper in tow.

"Alice, Jasper…what's up"

"Your books Madame" I blushed remembering that I never got my books out of Edwards's car. Well I guess they all know now.

"Silly Bella!" Alice smirked as she turned to make her way into the school.

"You ok Bella? You look like you don't know whether to smile or throw up."

"uhh" I laughed "um I'm ok, thanks" Jasper smiled an 'if you need anything let me know' type of smile and ran off to catch up with Alice. Breathe Bella. I took a few deep breaths and nervously made my way into the school building.

Angela was waiting for me by my locker.

"Bella!" she beamed at me.

(Wise Up by Amie Mann)

"Hey Ange" my face fell and my voice dropped off before I could finish the 'la'. She followed my sight trail and made a disgusted face at what lay before us. Edward. He was hovering over some blond girl who was leaning against his locker. A huge grin on his face, as she reached out to touch his tie.

"Ew…looks like the Kirkland Romeo strikes again…her name is Hailey. She's a model. She misses school a lot to go on shoots and stuff. She looks totally shallow. They deserve each other."

While she talked I opened my locker and began to shuffle my books around in an attempt to hide my face and the look of furry, and hurt, and the tears that begun to sting my eyes. The bell rang and I still hadn't lifted my face from the locker.

"Well I'll see you in French Bella" I didn't speak or move but I felt her walk away. I closed my locker and looked over. I was stunned. Staring unable to move as one tear ran down my cheek. My hand flew up to wipe it and we locked eyes. My face burned bright red and his brow furrowed for a brief second before turning back to the slut that was laid out before him. The second bell rang forcing my feet to carry me into Political Theory. Using my hair to hide my face I quickly made my way to my seat and sulked down.

"Hey Bel.."

"Don't" I snapped at Emmette "and no I don't want to talk about it" I used my next two classes to regain my composure. I can't let him get to me. With all fairness he did warn me. 'I'm not a good guy'. I was just too happy, too head over heels to listen to his warning. Well no more Isabella! My eyes are now open and I see things for what they really are.

At lunch I shut down. I sat there laughing and talking like nothing was wrong. Edward apparently decided not to grace us with his presence which probably meant he was off getting laid somewhere. Something he obviously didn't want from me.

RIIIIINNNNNGGG RIIIIIIINNNNNGGG

Finally! As good as I was at pretending to be ok, I was exhausted.

"Please don't be there please don't be there" I chanted on my way to Bio. No such luck. I walked in and sure enough, bronze hair and green eyes awaited me at our lab table.

I sat down using every ounce of strength I had left to not look at him. I was too afraid that if he trapped me in his eyes the tears I had been holding back all day would spill over. We sat in silence. Dr. Banner entered with the same DVD from yesterday.

"Ok class, we are going to continue to watch the movie. Again please be respectful of the students around you." I felt a piece of paper hit my hand. I swiped it from him and crumpled it…shit, my curiosity got the best of me. Uncrumpling and smoothing it out, I read the note.

(Playground Love by Air)

It's not what you think

"Ta" I snorted still unable to look at him as I crumpled the paper, stood up, sashayed over to the trash can, and threw it away. Now irritated more than anything else, I looked at him as I walked back and noticed he had a stupid delicious grin on his face. What the F was he grinning at?

The lights turned off and I felt him caress my knee and up my thigh. Only enjoying the feeling for a brief moment I swatted his hand away and he chuckled.

"You're so cute when you're pissed off at me" he whispered in my ear

I just ignored him and pretended to pay attention to the movie. He scooted closer and began running his hand up my inner thigh causing me to gasp. My resolve was weakening as I let him inch closer to the promised land. A soft moan escaped my lips as he leaned in and placed an open mouthed kiss on my neck.

"Isabella, it's not what you think" he whispered.

"Oh really then what was it" I shot back a little too loud

"SHHHH" Dr. Banner shushed us and I felt Edward smile against the side my face.

"She has a boyfriend. She was helping me with something"

"Ta, ya it looked like she was helping you with a lot of things"

"People please let's keep the talking to a minimum"

I let out a little laugh and then sucked in hard when one of his fingers slipped just beneath the hem of my panties. My eyes closed and I swallowed hard as I felt his emeralds bore into me while his hand danced under my skirt.

He must have seen Dr. Banner rise from his desk because the lights flickered on and he was settled on the other side of the table leaving me cold and empty from the loss of his touch. I sighed, more mad at myself for not being madder at him. I desperately wanted to believe him so for now I did.

RIIIIINNNGGG

Class was over and I stood to grab my things.

"When do you have study hall?" He asked as he brushed my cheek with his fingers.

"After trig, I have trig next"

"What a coincidence that's when I have study hall" I laughed and hit him in the gut…well 12 pack he doesn't really have a gut per say.

"No you don't"

"I do now" he grinned and we turned to walk out the door and part ways. Trigonometry was the longest hour of my life! The worst part was that I couldn't tell you what the hell we were studying. This man is gonna be the death of me, or at least my academics.

I made my way to the library and signed in for study hall.

"Told you I had study hall this period" He spoke hushed and soft as he sat next me at the library table I was occupying.

"What did you buy someone off…why weren't you here on Monday?" He grinned staring at my lips.

"Ok…whatever. What do want Edward."

(Head Over Feet by Alanis Morisette)

"Come on" he grabbed my books and held out his hand. Reluctantly I took it and followed him to the back of the library. Once he decided we were far enough out of sight Edward pushed me up against the shelves crushing his lips to mine. Stiff at first, I slowly melted into the passion and urgency of the kiss before I found my mind and pushed him away.

"Edward Anthony Cullen you better explain yourself right now! Don't think that I can see you in the hall all over some blond bimbo model and just expect me to melt under you when you kiss me like that" I was breathing heavy and yelling in a whispered tone. He smiled and kissed me again this time soft and tender and playful.

"Mmm, st..don't think…mmm" I tried to say against his lips. Fuck it, I give up! I fingered his hair and let him kiss my jaw and neck as his hands crept up to cup my breasts. I felt his erection press against my lower stomach causing a bolt of electricity to serge through my body.

"Edward"

"Hmmm" he murmured against my skin.

"Edward we really do need to talk"

"I know" he sighed in to my neck, pulling away to lean against the shelves across from me. After our breathing slowed he looked me in the eyes and began to speak

"Hailey, her name is Hailey. Our families are old friends. Her mother and Esme sit on several charities together. She's a model and she just landed an account with Birkin as in the bags. Esme's Birthday is in 2 weeks and Hailey is helping to get me one of the exclusive bags for her gift. She is currently dating one of those Gossip Girl fags. When she saw the look on my face, the look of pure joy when you stepped into the school she knew something was up and decided to tease me like we were 5 until I came clean. She thinks you're "gorgeous" and could tell even from a distance that you're "out of my league" I had to listen to her and Alice taunt me all through my first period"

"Oh" was all I could say as he stepped in towards me and stroked my cheeks with his thumbs.

"Isabella, yesterday was amazing. It's all I can think about"

"Me too" I quivered as I met his deep brooding eyes.

"I don't really know what this is, and I think we should take things slow, but I will tell you I'm not planning on seeing anyone else and I hope you won't either."

"No" I smiled

"Good" he kissed my forehead and grabbed my hand kissing it as he led me back through the library. "I'm gonna take off" he kissed my hair one last time before we were back within sight of the rest of the library.

"Where are you going" he winked at me handing me back my books before heading out through the library doors. I sat down with a huff and a smile as I waited for the last few minutes of study hall to tick by.

That was Wednesday. Thursday and Friday went down the same way. We acted casual and nonchalant in the halls while he felt me up during the movie in Bio and stole me away to the "stacks" during study hall. By Monday the movie was finished and he resorted to writing me dirty notes and smacking me on the ass when he thought no one was looking.

"What are you doing after school tomorrow?" He panted leaning his forehead against mine as we stood making out in the back of the library. Uhoh, shit, I forgot to mention my study session with James.

"Oh um I have plans" He gave me a quizzical look "My life doesn't revolve around making out with you in dark rooms and back spaces Cullen" I laughed "I have study plans with someone from my political theory class"

"Oh, with who, Angela? I thought you two had French together?" he tucked my hair behind my ear and let his hand fall to my shoulder and slide up and down my arm causing me to shiver.

"Um no, I mean yes we do, but no I'm meeting James here in the library after school tomorrow. He asked for my help and he just sounded so pathetic, I couldn't say no." Edward stiffened a little but then smiled understandingly

"You're too nice for your own good"

"No I'm not trust me. Besides, it'll be help for me too. You know what they say if you can teach it then you know it inside and out and I need an A. And, since someone keeps dragging me away from study hall, I've been falling behind lately. Not all of us can charm or buy our way to an A Cullen" He chuckled. Edward Cullen could make any female staff member at this institution do whatever he wanted. But joking aside he was probably one of the smartest men I've ever met.

His beautiful brow furrowed and he suddenly had a real serious look on his face. "Just be careful Bella. You don't know James like I do. He's not a nice guy. Trust me, he's always working an angle."

"Funny" I said in a sexy tone as I leaned in close to his face to look him straight in the eyes "he seems to think the same thing about you" I kissed him playfully and tugged on his tie before grabbing my books and heading to American Lit.

On Tuesday afternoon I waited for James in the library after my last class got out.

"La Bella, Isabella" he smirked at me as he took a seat next to me at the table. "Thanks again for helping me out, my dad would have my ass if I failed such an unimportant class.

"No problem. Teaching it to someone else actually helps me study."

(Feeling It by Blink 182)

"Good" He smiled holding out his hands "pick one"

"Uhhh this one" I pointed to his right hand.

"Starburst good choice" He had starburst in one hand and a pack of skittles in the other.

"Thanks" I smiled and laughed taking the candy from his hand and opening my book. "So let's get started. The test is on books one and two, so skim them over and pick out three themes for us to discuss. I'll do the same and then we'll take it from there."

"Alright sounds good" he began to skim through his book while I opened my starburst and popped one into my mouth. I began to chew as I felt his eyes on me. I focused my attention on my own book. When I looked up he quickly looked away so I shrugged it off and kept reading. I popped another one in and felt him staring again.

"What?" I asked playfully

"Nothing" he grinned "you just have a very erotic way of chewing" (cough cough) I almost chocked on the candy causing him to let out a laugh he was trying desperately hard to control. I smacked him in the arm

"Read!" I snapped, he grinned and looked back down at his book. I was smiling uncontrollably. I really had no intentions of flirting with James but it was kind of nice to be flirted with. I nervously began biting my bottom lip when I heard him groan. I looked over and he was staring straight at my mouth.

"Go out with me"

"What? No" I giggled, he couldn't be serious

"Come on, just one little date"

"I'll think about it" Just then out of the corner of my eye I noticed three large figures enter the library. I looked up to find Emmett, Jasper, and Edward saunter over to a table and sit. I narrowed my eyes at them and all three of them shrugged simultaneously with innocent expressions on their devious little faces.

James chuckled seeming way more amused than he ought to be.

"Looks like we have an audience"

"mmm" I said Finding it less amusing. I could feel them staring at us and snickering from their table like little kids.

"I can't take this" I said standing up and walking over to them. They all shifted and diverted their eyes, knowing that they were in trouble.

"Can I help you?" Emmett and Jasper cracked up hiding their faces. As mad as I was they made me crack a smile. I bit the inside of my cheek trying to calm my laughter as I crossed my arms. "What are you three doing here?"

"Oh I don't know this is a Library, so my guess would be studying" Edward smirked that cute little grin at me as he discreetly tugged at the hem of my skirt.

"Watch it Cullen!" I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Come on baby you know you're not mad" How could I be he just called me baby. Slip of the tongue or not I felt tingly all over like I was about to burst.

"You three are trouble" I laughed pointing and shaking my finger at them.

"Hey Bells poker at my house next Friday. You better be there!" Jasper said.

"I'll think about it" I smirked "I don't know if you 3 are worthy of my presence"

"AWWWW!" they simultaneously spit out as I turned to walk back to my table laughing. James raised an eyebrow at me as I sat back down.

"Read!" I snapped at him again. Looking back up I locked eyes with Edward and shook my head at him with a huge grin plastered on my face.

After 2 hours of discussing Plato and Socrates we called it quits. The Three stooges left about 30 minutes before. James walked me out to my truck but something was different about him, he seemed somber and quiet.

(Possum Kingdom by the Toadies)

"So what are you and Cullen like a thing?" he finally asked.

"What? No I mean we grew up together. We're just good friends" The truth is I don't know what the hell we were. Last week he had promised me that he wasn't seeing anyone else. But we have yet to even go out on a date. He smiled at my adamant denial about Edward and my relationship.

"So have you thought about whether or not you're gonna go out with me?"

"James, I just moved back here and I have a lot going on with my family and this is my first time at a real school. It's just a lot right now"

"Sure I understand" He reached up and tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear. "You know if you ever need someone to talk to, someone outside of your little circle, I'm hear" Something in eyes was so sincere, but I couldn't shake all of the warnings everyone kept giving me about him. I mean there had to be some truth to them right?

"Thanks, that really means a lot to me"

"Anytime" With that he kissed me on the cheek and walked away.

I looked over and saw Edward leaning against his Volvo with a cigarette hanging from his sexy mouth. Like a magnet to a fridge I was pulled to him. Annoyance and frustration filled his eyes.

"Did you have fun"

"Loads! You know Socrates always makes my panties damp" I joked, he didn't laugh.

"Hey what's wrong?" I brushed his hair from his eyes

"Nothing…you hungry? Cooks making enchiladas" I wasn't buying it, something was obviously bothering him. I placed my hands on either side of his face and forced those pretty greens to look at me.

"Edward, tell me what's wrong" He sighed in defeat.

"I'm just frustrated….I have no right to tell you who to spend your time with or who to be friends with when I can't even make a full commitment to you, but every fiber in me wants' kick VanGunderson's ass and tell him stay away from you"

He was jealous. This should have made me mad but the fact that he cared so much made me feel light as a feather. I chuckled.

"It's not funny!" his nostrils flared out with frustration as he narrowed his eyes at me.

"You're a little funny" I disagreed, "but you're right. Even if we did have some sort of commitment, you have no right to tell me who to be friends with. And that's it you know, just friends." His eyes softened and he smiled as he bent down to kiss me lightly on the lips. "Sorry but no can do, Charlie's actually gonna be home tonight so I'm cooking spaghetti, his favorite"

Edward sighed softly "Well I guess I should walk you back over to your truck then" He opened my door just like he had the other night and I hopped in. And again, just like that night, he shut it for me and leaned in through the open window. "Just friends?"

"Well he did ask me out but I graciously declined" The kick his ass look crept back to his eyes so I quickly kissed him and said "Calm down" against his lips. Soon after, the kiss deepened. As I ran my hands through his soft hair, he sucked on my tongue and nipped at my lips. Too soon I had to pull away and be on my way. I pulled out of the school lot and out of Kirkland making it home in 10 minutes.

The house was empty. I sat my books down on the couch and began cooking. Charlie made it home about an hour later.

"Hey Bells, what's all this?"

"Well you know you've been working late and I've been out a lot so we never got to have that first home dinner so…"

"Is that spaghetti? That's my favorite!" I smiled at him as he came to look over my shoulder and kiss me on the top of my head.

"Well sit, it's almost ready"

"Ok great!...hey Bella"

"Ya dad"

(Daughters by John Mayer)

"Thanks" It was more than just a "thanks for dinner". It was thanks for not being trouble. Thanks for moving without any fuss. Thanks for being ok and trust worthy with my late hours. Neither of us was supper mushy or said "I love you" like other families but his 'thanks' said it all.

"Sure dad"

As we ate he asked me how I was liking school and about some of the kids.

"Alice and I have fallen back into step, and I've made friends with the Deans daughter, Angela."

"Hey now! She's a friend I like for you. I've know the Webbers for quite some time and that Angela is a good kid."

"mm" I responded as I shoveled more food into my mouth."So dad, um a bunch of friends are gonna hang out at the Whitlock house next Friday. Would it be ok if I went?"

"Yeah sure, I'll be working anyway"

"Um also I was gonna sleep over at the Cullen's again with Alice."

"mhum…well I guess that'll be alright. Just stay away from that bother of hers. I hear he's bad news" I blushed, if only he knew.

"I wouldn't really know" I replied "you done?"

"Yup, thanks again Bells"

"Yup" He retreated to the living room to watch TV. I cleared the table and cleaned the dishes before heading upstairs to bed.

A/N

Don't expect a huge commitment to be made until "Halloween", and as suspected James most certainly is not gonna give up that easily, he definitely has an angle. Whether that angle is to get back at Edward or if he really does like Bella, I'm not sure yet so stay tuned.