The Learning Curve: Chapter 35
Forks High School
The next day, Edward grabbed my hand as soon as we left English and towed me toward the parking lot.
"What are you doing?" I demanded. I gathered that we were headed for his car.
"I want to practice for a little bit," he said with a wink.
"At school?" I hissed, a little scandalized. "Someone will see!"
"Not that kind of practice," he laughed. "I just want to kiss you properly."
I blushed but followed him more willingly. Once we were in his car, however, he made no move to touch me.
"I want to ask you something first," Edward said, eyes very nearly sparkling with excitement. "My dad is letting me out on parole - he said I could go out Saturday night. I was hoping you'd let me take you out."
I stared at him. "But don't you want to go out with your friends or something? You've been grounded for a while."
His face fell. "No. I want to go out with you. Do you not want to?"
"No, I want to," I said without thinking. "There's a catch though."
"What's that?" he asked. He seemed intrigued now. I bet he wasn't expecting what I would say next.
"My dad sort of...heard about us. I mean, he thinks we're dating like everyone else, but he said he has to meet you before we go out."
He started to smile. "You're asking me to meet your father?"
"Yes..."
He shrugged. "Okay. But if I meet your dad officially, my mom is going to want to meet you soon. Are you up for that?"
I paled. "Your mom?"
"What's the matter? She's really nice, I promise."
"But what if she doesn't like me?"
Edward's smile softened. "I don't think you'll have anything to worry about."
"If you say so," I said skeptically. I thought about backing out, saying no to the date and all that went with it, but I didn't want to see the disappointment in his eyes if I said no, and besides, I was curious what a date with Edward would be like.
"So Saturday? Can I come get you at five? We can go to Port Angeles."
"Okay," I agreed.
"Great," he grinned. "Now, about that practice..."
I thought he'd never ask.
A/N: Next update will probably be around the same time tomorrow, maybe a little earlier, depending on how late I sleep in after my long, long day today.