The thing about having Edward over every night was that I hadn't seen Rosalie since the day she showed up at my place.
We had talked on the phone a few times, but I always had an excuse as to why I couldn't meet her for lunch or dinner.
Just like how I hadn't gone back to Dr. Black because I wasn't ready to face my past, I wasn't ready to face the onslaught of questions Rosalie would no doubt have.
I now have no choice but to face it, because Rosalie just called me and said she was going to be at the bakery in ten minutes.
By the time I wash my hands and get all the flour off my clothes, Rose is already sitting in the shop, eating a muffin.
"So, I'm surprised you didn't make up an excuse today," Rose comments as I sit down across from her.
"No...I'm sorry I haven't really been feeling up to hanging out, I guess." Okay, it's a lie. I just wanted to avoid all awkward possible questions. "What's new with you?"
"Not much," she shrugs. "Work, mostly. I'm also dating this new guy."
"Oh, really?" I ask.
"Yeah," she shrugs, looking uninterested. "He's a pretty nice guy. I guess I don't want to jinx it yet, you know?"
I really don't, but nod in understanding anyway. I've never cared enough about someone before.
"So, what's going on with you and Edward? I wasn't aware you guys were...close."
I blush. "Nothing really. I mean, I guess we're friends? Acquaintances? I don't know. We've been spending time together."
"Really?" Rosalie asked, looking surprised. "Edward doesn't do friends. But he does do women. Are you embarrassed? Is what it really is? I couldn't fault you for that."
"No, no no no no," I insist. "Nothing like that."
Although the thought of doing that with Edward sounds very appealing.
I blush harder.
"You totally want to though," Rose says with a sly smile.
"We're just friends. If that."
Is Bella a little bit in denial?
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