Just a Minute Longer

by cocoalvin

She saw him every day. He appreciated her every day. Would shy glances and the odd smile be enough to take them where they were going? Bella & Edward. Told in 100 word drabbles for the April Drabble War.

22. Chapter 22

~22~~

Edward sat at his desk, his thoughts lost to "the girl" from the station.

"Excuse me, Mr. Cullen."

Looking up, he rolled his eyes. Why his sister still insisted on calling him Mr. Cullen at the office, he would never know.

"Yes, Alice," he responded in an exasperated tone. He didn't even bother to correct her; it was a lost cause.

"I've been calling you." She looked from him to the phone on his desk, and he followed her gaze; its red light was flashing away. "Is everything okay? Why didn't you answer?"

"Sorry, Ali. I've been a little distracted."

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Disclaimer: SM owns. My only claim is to this plot.