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Bold = Edward

Italic = Bella

Thanks to my beta, Sunray16!!!

*Tanya*

EPOV

I'd seen Alice and Jasper and I was so close to finally meeting Bella, my new friend slash neighbor from the future. This was unbelievable, like I told her yesterday. Alice probably saw my picture and recognized me. Damn it. Couldn't she have seen it earlier? At least I'd know I was going to meet her.

It sucked.

We couldn't even exchange e-mails because if I tried to send her something, she might have received it two years ago. Besides, she didn't know me, back then. And if she tried to send me something, I would receive it two years later, in 2009. Jeez.

I had a few classes today, but not until later this afternoon. The first one would start at 2:00 PM, so I had time to wander through New York. I grabbed my coat and walked downstairs, heading to my Volvo.

I jumped in and turned on the radio. I started the engine and I was ready to go to Starbucks.

What if Alice or Jasper were there? What if now I had the chance to see Bella? I felt hope - I was anxious. Finding Bella in my world had become my addiction, my obsession. I didn't know why. Maybe it would be my new hobby or just a challenge.

Emmett told me to calm down the other day when I explained to him what had happened between us. He hadn't seen her photo yet, but I described her to him and he agreed with me. She was beautiful. But he didn't have time to hang out with me because he was totally absorbed by Rose. She was okay. I was starting to like her…I think. They said they would come to visit me tonight, but I couldn't go to their apartment. They were too new to this relationship and I was afraid I would find them...well, you know, in the act. I shuddered.

I arrived and parked the Volvo, literally jumping out of it. I looked around me, trying to find a glimpse of spiky black hair with someone tall and blond. Nothing.

Don't lose your hope, Edward, I thought.

I ordered a coffee and waited. No one I knew was here - only strangers. If at least someone could have seen Bella before, but she told me she didn't know anyone other than Alice and Jasper. She didn't have a boyfriend, her parents were in Forks, she had no siblings... And well, there was another problem.

If she had really been here, she wouldn't have known me. She would think I was delusional or something like that.

Give up, Edward, someone told me in my head and I sighed.

Great, now I was having conversations with my conscience.

I waited until my coffee got cold. Neither of them came. I ran my fingers through my already messy hair and stood up, paying for the coffee and walking toward my Volvo.

I had really hoped that one of them would be here, but I didn't have time to wait. It was almost two o'clock and I wasn't going to be late again.

Just as I got outside, someone squealed and jumped at my neck. I frowned, confused, and when I saw her, I froze. Oh no, please, no. Not now.

"Eddie. Oh God, it's really you." Tanya screamed in my ear and I winced, remaining motionless as a statue. A few people gave us funny looks and I grimaced. I can't... breathe... "I was so sad when you didn't call me back. I wasn't expecting to see you here. I'm really surprised."

I suppressed a groan. "I can't talk right now. I need to go; I have classes." I mumbled and her face fell.

"Oh, well…I thought you might like a coffee," she shrugged. "Maybe tonight or tomorrow," she wiggled her eyebrows suggestively. "It doesn't really matter when - you need to tell me everything that has happened to you. Who knows what might happen next?" she asked rhetorically and I wanted to tell her 'nothing'. Instead, I bit my tongue and managed a weak smiled.

"I need to go, Tanya."

She smiled and hugged me again. I kept my hands to myself and waited until she took her arms off of me. She realized it and instead of leaving me alone, she grabbed my hands and squeezed them. "I really missed you."

I nodded once and with a short smile, I climbed in the driver's seat. She was still staring at me from the sidewalk when I decided to get the hell out of there. This was exactly what I needed…an encounter with Tanya, my nightmare.

I pinched the bridge of my nose and tried not to think about our dates three months ago. That was the blackest period of my life.

I was there in less than five minutes and I sighed in relief. Seth was one of my favorite students. He really liked what he was doing and we were friends. The one I didn't like was Leah, his sister who was six years older than him. She reminded me very much of Rosalie. I was sure that if they'd met, they would have been great friends…or not.

Unfortunately, she was the one to open the door and threw me a dirty look. "Oh, it's you," she mumbled under her breath and let me inside. "Seth! Your teacher is here!" she yelled and I winced. She really had a set of lungs.

Seth shook his head, grinning. He reminded me very much of Emmett. Strange. "Hey, Edward, everything is done. I practiced the song and my mom seems very impressed," his smile turned smug. Then his eyes wandered to where Leah used to be and grimaced. "Only this dickhead thinks it's horrible. I swear, all she does is frown, cuss, or groan." I realized he said the last sentence mostly to himself, but I chuckled quietly.

"I would like to hear it, Seth." I said and he nodded as we walked towards his piano.

When he finished playing, I patted him on the shoulder proudly. "Very good, Seth. I'm glad at least you practiced the song that was assigned," I sighed in relief.

"What? Jacob?" he laughed, already knowing without needing to be told. I told him about my situation with Jacob and he found it kind of hilarious. As if.

I nodded grimly and he laughed again.

"Now, I had this..." I started, but someone interrupted me. I winced again.

"SETH! You son of a bitch, you've been in my room!" Leah screamed as she glared at him with all her might. He shrugged indifferently.

"There is mud all over my carpet and it smells like wet dog inside. What did I do to have you as my brother?" she screamed again and then stormed off in her room.

I pursed my lips and tried to stay out of it, but Seth rolled his eyes and chuckled under his breath. "I think she's PMS-ing," he said and I burst out laughing. Leah heard me and cursed loudly.

Seth sighed. "Oh the joys of having a sister," he mumbled sarcastically and then we ignored her, concentrating on nothing else but the piano in front of us.

"We should start with this one," I showed him a song and he agreed. I had already forgotten Tanya, but Bella was constantly on my mind and I had to force my mind to focus on what Seth was doing.

BPOV

"He was very pissed off, Bella." Alice giggled.

"Pissed off? Why? I thought he would be shocked, not mad. After all, Edward did him a favor. A very big one, if I may say so," I mumbled.

I was in my car, going to work. I was lucky it hadn't snowed lately or else now I would be dead. Alice told Jasper about Edward and that she found out about his plan to get her. He was pretty angry, although I thought he was more embarrassed than angry. He didn't want Alice to know what happened then, but she assured him everything was okay and that she was very proud of him.

"He was…at first. Then his mouth dropped to the floor and he looked so adorable," she sighed. "Other than that, he said he was a nice guy, but I'm still not forgiving him for destroying my shoes," she pouted.

"I didn't know you could hold a grudge, Alice," I laughed.

"I can't, but it's better if I can't see him. I'd probably forgive him immediately if he begged me with those sparkling green eyes of his," she taunted me and I rolled my eyes – for her sake.

His emerald green eyes, so deep and intense, they made me forget everything. I wasn't paying attention to the road anymore and I nearly bumped into someone. I sighed, relieved when my car remained unharmed. God, I really should stop thinking about him, while driving. You're losing it, Bella. Really.

"Are you ok, Bella? I heard something weird," Alice inquired and I realized she was still on the phone with me.

"Oh, yeah, everything's cool. Talk to you later, Al." I snapped my phone shut as soon as she said 'bye' and I pulled over. I got out of the car and looked over it for damages.

Nothing…thank God.

I entered the library and the first one to greet me was Kate. She threw me a smile that seemed more like a grimace. I ignored her and started doing my job as best I could, still tired from the night before.

I'd been thinking the entire night about nothing and everything. I didn't even know why. I just stared up at the ceiling and played with my hair. Now that I thought about it, it seemed pretty stupid because I told Edward I was really tired and I wanted to sleep. But as soon as I got in bed, the fatigue just disappeared.

After two hours of moving around and dusting off some books, someone entered the library, followed by squeals and laughs. I rolled my eyes when I recognized Kate's voice.

"I'm so happy to see you, sister. Long time no see," she exclaimed.

"I know, but we're seeing each other now. I missed you so much. Can you believe it's been almost two years?" the other one said. I didn't realize Kate had a sister.

I turned and looked at them. She had long, strawberry-blond hair. She was tall and very beautiful, extremely if I may say so. She and Kate really looked alike - no wonder they were sisters.

"But you're so beautiful - seems that marriage really works for you," Kate winked at her and they both giggled. Her sister's smile turned smug as she looked at Kate.

"I guess so. He was pretty lucky to find me."

I rolled my eyes. Right... Sure, she was drop dead gorgeous, but that poor guy. But who was I to judge, right?

"Oh, please," Kate laughed. "When do I get to see him? Is he here with you in New York?"

"Unfortunately not. But since you're not going anywhere soon, I'll tell him to come visit you. Maybe we can go out, just the three of us," her sister shrugged and then hugged again Kate. "I really missed you. Now, tell me - do you have a boyfriend, an admirer, a husband, anything?"

"I wish, nut no. I haven't found my guy yet; they were out of my league. Don't worry though, I'm still young and beautiful." What a fat liar! Of course she had a boyfriend.

"Bet you are," the other one laughed and I found myself rolling my eyes again.

"Um...I was wondering. What happened... with...you know." Kate asked hesitantly and her sister put on a poker face, looking very intently at her perfect manicured nails.

"Edward?" she said indifferently and my breath stopped. Was she talking about the same Edward? My eyes narrowed as I tried to listen to her. "Oh well... I don't know where he is. And I don't really care. Last time we talked was a year ago, maybe even two, so I don't understand why you're asking me about him."

Oh, no... come on, give me some details.

But there were millions of Edwards in New York. That couldn't be my Edward. My Edward?

Kate shrugged. "Nothing, just curious. You were pretty smitten when you first met him. I thought you kept in touch with him."

"Yeah. right. Look, Kate, we lost contact centuries ago and I don't feel like talking about this, so just drop it."

"Ok, fine. Whatever."

This wasn't Edward Cullen. Or maybe... no, no, no. Even if it was the same Edward, she still didn't know where he was. So it really doesn't matter, I told myself.

"I have to go, but I'll be seeing you soon, sister. I'm in town for a couple of days and I want to spend them with you. You need to tell me everything that has happened."

"Ok, Tanya. Call me." They hugged and I sighed, scolding myself for eavesdropping.

I'd always thought that people who listened in on another people's conversations were bad, but now I was one of them. Great, just another thing to add to my list of faults. I had to tell Edward about this. Maybe he wasn't the one they were talking about, but still, I had to tell him. And if he knew this Tanya girl, then my suspicions were right and I'd end up killing myself for not asking her about him.

Now was too late and I noticed that Kate's eyes were on me as soon as Tanya left the library. I blushed, thinking about listening to her conversation, and avoided her gaze.

I was home at 8:00 PM. I barely reached the door when I heard my drawer click.

Hey. I thought you might be home. If not, then send me a message as soon as you see this.

What luck!

I guess you have a sixth sense about me because I just got home.

Thank God for that. I missed you.

I blushed and a huge smile broke across my face.

I missed you too.

I was hoping to see you today. I went to that Starbucks again, but I didn't have any luck. I wished you were there.

Me too. And I have something to tell you. While working today, a girl entered the library and spoke to one of my colleagues, Kate – she's her sister. Kate asked her about someone called Edward and I thought it was you. I didn't know what to think.

Hmm... I don't know either. What was her name? Kate's sister, I mean.

Tanya. Long, blond hair, tall, perfect body…do you know her?

Please, no. Please. Tell me you don't know her or else I'm going to strangle myself. I bit my lip anxiously and he answered five minutes later.

Kill me, I thought.

Tanya? I know her. What a coincidence! I saw her today too. She was the girl I told you I'd dated for a couple of weeks.

They were... together? I mean, they went out on dates? Maybe that was why Kate was so hesitant when she first asked her about him.

Shit. And I just let her go. But she'd already told Kate she didn't know where you were. So after all...

*sigh* And here I was, hoping you had more luck than I did.

I frowned sadly.

But we still have time to meet. I have your picture, so I know what you look like. Maybe tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow. And we still have this drawer so we can talk - or write.

Of course. The drawer. But wait...what do you think about phone numbers? I can give you mine and see where I am.

I raised my eyebrows. Ok. But what if you changed your number?

It doesn't matter. We could at least try and see if it works.

He was right and once I copied his number in my cell phone, my heart went into overdrive, while my palms turned sweaty.

It rang once – he didn't answer. My teeth bit down into my lip and I was starting to grow hopeless.

Twice – still no answer. I sighed sadly.

Then a velvety soothing voice whispered and I stiffened. "Hello?"