Monday – 1st lesson of the day

As I stepped inside the classroom my eyes instantly met with Edward's. He was sitting up the back of the room in his usual spot behind Mike. I couldn't help but smile cheerfully as I made my way down the aisle. Unfortunately, Mike looked up at me and thought that I was actually smiling at him! Oh no, he's expecting me to sit next to him I thought to myself. While taking a few deep breaths, I avoided Mike's gaze and moved over to the empty seat beside Edward instead. As I slipped my bag off my shoulder, Edward politely pulled the chair out for me.

"Thank you" I smiled, glancing over at his face. To say that he was grinning would have been an understatement. Geez, it looked like he had just won the lottery or something!

"Err… Bella?" Mike drawled out my name, causing me to break away from Edward's beautiful glowing features.

I stared at Mike expectantly and waited for him to ramble on about what I was doing, but he remained silent and stared at me with his eyebrows raised up in a concerned way. That's when I noticed that Jessica and Angela, who were seated in front of Mike, were also looking at me questioningly.

"Is there a problem here?" Edward spoke directly to Mike and the tone of his voice startled me.

Mike seemed to ignore Edward and kept staring at me. "Are you still mad at me for what I said to you on Friday?" He spoke quietly.

Images of Friday night flashed before my eyes where he had pressed his index finger against my lips and told me that he had feelings for me. I also remembered him telling me that it would hurt him to see me with Edward… Oops, my bad.

"Um no, I'm not mad. Everything's fine…" I lied as I concentrated on searching for my maths book. I knew that I'd packed it in here this morning – "Found it!" I regrettably said out loud instead of in my head.

Mike had opened his mouth and was ready to say something, when the teacher stepped into the room and told the class to settle down and pay attention. Mike finally turned around in his seat and grudgingly accepted the fact that I had chosen to sit next to Edward instead of him.

Edward and I smirked and exchanged glances of satisfaction. He then winked at me before turning his attention to the teacher up the front of the room. Oh boy am I going to be bombarded with questions when I get out of here…

And I was right. As I was finishing up getting changed for sport, Angela and Jessica suddenly appeared and took a seat next to me on the bench.

"Ok, spill it Bella!" Jessica blurted out.

I looked up from tying my shoes and genuinely gave her a puzzled look. "Spill what?"

"Don't play dumb! We know that there's something going on between you and Cullen" Angela said before adjusting her glasses.

I shook my head and continued to tie my other shoe. "Edward and I are just friends. I wanted to sit next to him to keep him company, that's all"

Jessica bumped my arm, causing me to stuff my laces up. "And you just happen to be the only girl he'll take a second glance at…"

"Oh I think he's had more than two glances, Jess!" Angela added before both girls burst out giggling.

I rolled my eyes and sat up straight so I could look at them. "Are you girls like jealous or something?"

They both suddenly coughed and cleared their throats. "Um, no we're just curious as to what's going on between the both of you" Jessica said innocently.

I raised an eyebrow before gathering my belongings. Geez I wish they'd just drop the topic already. "I told you, we're just friends"

"Ok, ok… So you're not willing to tell us just yet. But there was something else I wanted to tell you. I'm turning 18 this Saturday and to celebrate I'm having a party at my house. It's gonna be totally awesome – my mum has ordered a catering service, and a D.J who's going to play wicked songs for us to dance to! I'm inviting you, so please pretty please won't you come along?"

"Of course I will! That sounds fantastic, I'd love to go" I laughed as Jessica squealed and jumped around on the spot like a little kid.

Angela swiftly whispered something in her ear, and it made her stop abruptly. "Oh and um, you can invite Edward if you like" Jessica nudged my upper arm and winked.

"Really, you wouldn't mind?" I asked sceptically.

"Of course not! And besides, it would be wonderful to be able to get to know him a little better"

"Alright, well I'll let you know what he says and I'll get back to you"

"Excellent!" Both girls said simultaneously.

It was now lunch time and I knew exactly where Edward was hiding… In the music room. I made my way over there and sure enough, there he was playing his breathtaking song that I had heard him play the other week. Not a minute had passed until Edward suddenly sensed someone watching him. He stopped abruptly and spun his whole body around on the chair, which in the process accidently caused him to knock his music folder to the ground.

"Hey! I thought I'd find you in here" I called out and couldn't help but smile when his expression calmed down as he realised that it was only me. Since he was temporarily in shock, I walked over and picked up the folder for him.

"You know, you shouldn't sneak up on people like that" He said rather seriously, but managed to smile courteously as he took the folder from my hand.

"Come now, I'm sure you love the whole surprise factor" I tried to say in a seductive tone. He simply stared blankly at me, waiting for me to say something else. Oh well, it's best to just come out and ask him. I took a deep breath and ran my index finger along the top of the piano. "Anyways, I was wondering… Do you have any plans for Saturday night?"

His expressionless features suddenly changed into one of amusement. "Bella, are you tyring to ask me out?"

I blushed profusely as I tucked some loose strands of hair behind my ear. "Sort of… Edward I'm asking you to go to a party with me" I waited patiently for his response but he remained silent and his face was unreadable. So I decided to give him more details. "It's my friend Jessica's 18th and it's going to be held at her house -"

Edward slowly spun around on the chair so that he now faced the piano. "I don't really like parties" He spoke softly before running his fingers over a few of the keys, producing a beautiful sound.

I stared at the side of his face in shock before scoffing loudly. "You're kidding right?"

"Nope" He said casually while continuing to play the lovely melody.

"How can you not like parties?" I asked staring down at him as I positioned my hands on my hips.

Edward sighed and his fingers suddenly stopped moving along the keys. He then turned his head and ran his eyes quickly over my body. "I don't know… For starters there are always way too many people -"

"Ah that's kind of the whole idea!" I interrupted bumping him lightly on the head. "How boring would it be if you only invited and handful of people"

"- It's a chance for underage kids to consume alcohol"

"Oh come on Edward, her parents are going to be there! They're not going to want their house trashed, and I'm sure they'll be keeping their eyes out for anyone trying to sneak some in" I watched as he rubbed his temples in frustration and I laughed to myself. He was slowly giving in! "And besides, it'll give you a great opportunity to socialise with the other students… Everyone thinks you're a grump"

"You don't"

"Huh? That's not the point!" I said, giving him a weird look.

"Look I don't care what anyone else thinks about me…" He said while fixating his alluring green eyes directly onto mine.

"Ok, fine" I exhaled a breath of air I hadn't even realised I'd been holding in. Then suddenly I thought of a different tactic to get him to go with me. "But won't you at least come along to keep the hormone raged boys away from me?" I cleverly battered my eyelashes for extra effect.

He narrowed his eyes at me while pondering over my words. "Alright, I'll go…"

"Awe thank you so much! It'll be loads of fun!" I bent down and flung my arms around his shoulders.

Edward immediately pulled me down onto the piano seat next to him and I felt his strong, warm arms embrace me. "But I want to make it clear that I'm only doing this for you… And that you owe me big time"

Leaning back in his arms, I thoroughly scanned his face and asked cautiously. "What do you want in return?"

He smirked and slowly began to close the gap between our faces. I quickly moistened my lips and closed my eyes. Finally! I thought to myself. He was going to kiss me for sure! But I pouted in annoyance when his lips passed by mine and stopped right next to my ear.

"I'll get back to you on that one…" He whispered in a very sexy voice.

My hands instantly grabbed hold of his collared shirt and I turned my face so that my lips were now grazing the side of his cheek. "… Sure, but make certain that it includes me" I whispered slowly and seductively before breaking out of his embrace and hopping off the seat.

Miraculously I made it all the way out of the room without: a) tripping over my own feet and b) not once taking a glance over my shoulder. As I exited the room rather gracefully I must add, I wanted so badly to see his facial expression but I thought this way was a lot more affective.

If he was going to continue denying me kisses like that, then I was going to tease him until he gives me what I want!

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