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Chapter 12

BPOV

I pulled away from Edward and just stared at him in shock. I can't believe he kissed me. Of all people! Wow. Just, wow.

"I gotta go," I said blushing and looking away from him.

"Why so soon?" he asked looking disappointed.

"School's ending soon and I need to get home. I'll have to text Emmett and tell him that I got a ride home." I said getting my stuff together and pulling out my phone.

Edward got up and stopped me. "Can't you stay for just a little longer?" he asked dazzling me as he stared into my eyes.

"I-" I started to say but he interrupted me by kissing me again. The kiss lasted longer than the first one but I had to push him away. "I'm sorry Edward but I have to get home before my mom get's worried."

He sighed. "Alright, I'll drive you home." he said and held my hand.

"Thanks but I'll walk. My mum would get a heart attack if I came home with a boy." I said pulling my hand away.

"Then I'll just park where she can't see me," he insisted smirking and pulled me behind him downstairs and outside.

On the way to my house I texted Emmett.

'Don't look for me. Got a ride with my friend. See you later'

All too soon we arrived on my house's street. It was actually pretty close to Edwards. I could have just walked.

"Thank's for the ride," I said as he stopped the car. I was about to get out of the car but hesitated thinking. "Um, Edward?" I asked looking out the window.

"Yeah?" he responded patiently.

"It's, um... It's my birthday next week and I was wondering if you wanted to hang out on Saturday? Like, I dunno what I'm gonna do yet but whatever it is, would you be willing to come?" I said rambling nervously. I wasn't planning anything big. I was just going to invite a few people that I sometimes talk to.

Edward seemed to be thinking about it for a while which made me even more nervous but then he smirked and nodded his head. "Sure, just give me the details and I'll be there." he said and kissed my cheek.

"Thanks," I said blushing. "See you tomorrow," I said as I got out of the car and walked into my house.

I arrived on time so Esme wasn't even suspicious. I immediately started working. After 3 hours of non-stop work my mind started to wonder. I was thinking about Edward and the kiss. Did this mean I was his girlfriend or whatever? That would be nice. I really like Edward and want to be close with him but I'm not sure if Esme and Carlisle would let me date. After thinking about it long and hard I decided I needed to talk to Esme.

I found her reading a magazine in the kitchen. "Mom?" I said hesitantly.

"Yes honey?" she said looking up at me.

"Can we talk for a moment?" I asked sitting next to her.

"Of course!" she said closing her magazine and giving me all her attention. "What do you need to talk about?"

I looked down at my hands nervously. How do I say this? Do I just come out with it or do I ease in slowly. Hmm, definitely ease in slowly.

"Can I have a boyfriend?" I asked bluntly. So much for easing into it...

Esme's eyes immediately widened and she looked absolutely shocked.

"What I mean is," I said before she could say anything, "am I allowed to start dating boys? I promise it won't get in the way of my school work. I'd never let a boy mess with my future. I just... I think it would be nice to start dating." I said with a small smile.

Esme stared at me for a few moments before she replied. "Who's this guy?" she asked with a smile on her face.

"What?" I asked shocked. "There's no guy!" I immediately denied.

"Come on Bells"-cringe-"I know you well enough to know that there's some guy in your mind. Tell me about him," she insisted.

I bit my lip thoughtfully and decided to just tell her about Edward. I had to lie about some stuff so that she'd think he was a good influence.

"Well... There's this guy in my Biology class. He's my lab partner and he's super sweet and smart. We talk some times and, I dunno, I think I really like him." I blushed embarrassed to be saying this out loud.

"Aww honey," Esme cooed. Oh gawd, please don't make this anymore embarrassing than it already is. "How long have you had this little crush?" she asked me.

"Not so long. So, can I date him?" I asked impatiently.

"Well, has he asked you out?" she asked.

"No, not really. But I asked him if he wanted to hang out with me on my birthday and he said yes." Crap, I shouldn't of said that.

"Oh, lovely! You should bring him over for dinner. I'm sure Carlisle would love to meet him as well." she said excitedly.

"No!" I refused quickly my eyed widening at the horror.

"Why not honey? I think it would be lovely and I'm sure Carlisle will agree with me." Esme seemed so sure about herself.

"But-" I started and she interrupted.

"So it's settled then. He'll come over for dinner on your birthday and if we like him then you can go out with him." she said sounding more excited than I was.

"No, you'll just embarrass me! Mommy, please. Can't he just stop by and then we'll go out to the movies or something?" I begged.

"And who's going to drive you?" she asked and my eyes brightened with excitement. She knew what I was thinking. "No," she said before I even said anything.

"Please mommy!" I begged.

"No, you're not old enough." she argued.

"But I will be! Please mommy, please! And he's got a license so it's not like I won't be with a supervised driver." I argued back.

"Honey, you're not ready yet." she just wouldn't give in.

"Please, mommy please! I'm begging you! Please mommy, I promise I'm ready. Pretty pretty please!" I begged widening my eyes and pouting.

"My dearest Bella, what is it that you want this time?" Carlisle asked as him, Emmett and Nessie walked into the kitchen. Emmett immediately went to the fridge and Nessie sat down next to me looking at us curiously.

Esme sighed and looked at Carlise. "Bella met this guy at school-" this got Emmett's attemtion "-and she wants to go on a date with him on Saturday." Esme said to Carlisle.

"What's wrong with that? I think Bella's old enough to go out with a guy on her own." Carlisle smilled at me. "I'd just have to meet the fellow first." he ruffled my hair and I rolled my eyes.

"That's not the problem," Esme said. "Bella want's to drive without any supervision."

"Technically I will have supervision because he's got a license." I piped in quickly.

"You don't even have your licence yet." Emmett said.

"But I will on Saturday!" I argued.

"And if you don't get it?" Carlisle asked.

"Daddy, you know I'll get it. You've taught me to be an excellent driver." I said flattering him.

"Bella, you never know what could happen on the road. Especially at night..." Esme started.

"Please mommy, I promise nothing's gonna happen. Please, I'm begging you." I pleaded again.

Esme and Carlisle looked at each other and sighed.

"We'll think about it." Carlisle said.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" I said jumping up and hugging both of them. Whenever they said they needed to think about something it meant yes. I was so happy they were going to let me drive. This means they're getting me a car for my birthday! They have to. I expect nothing less.

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