Chapter 7

UPDATED 1/24/2013: I changed the position of some chapters to help with the flow of the story.

The movie was alright, but don't ask me what it was about because I wasn't really paying attention. I was focused on Edward's face, it looks like it was chiseled in marble. All the angles of his face look like if they were symmetrically measured; he can't be more perfect.

After the theater we went to the local burger shop. It's not the best food in town, but I can't expect something better for a couple of bucks. I'm glad that Edward made it, I hate being the 5th wheel, yep I said 5th wheel because every time we go out I'm the only one without a partner, and that's the most annoying thing in the world. While the two official couples on the table are eating themselves with kisses Edward and I talk about random stuff. I can't tell that I'm not the only one that feels uncomfortable.

We decide to go outside and wait for them in the parking lot. We sit down in the sidewalk, I can feel Edward's warmness near me. I have always wondered why boys' body temperature is higher than women. Edward seems to be miles away, he looks contrite. I wonder what he's thinking. After a while he remembers that I'm next to him and starts talking about the meeting that we had today. It seems that private schools have fewer students than what I have imagined. Edward doesn't say much about his life in Europe, I wonder why. Did he get in trouble or did he have a bad time there? I don't want to pry, so I change the subject.

It turns out that he enjoys playing the piano, and he also composes melodies. I must hear him someday. A phone call takes me out of my reverie. Mom has called demanding me to go home as soon as possible. Apparently I'm grounded and I shouldn't go out. Edward looks scared while my mom yells at me over the phone.

"Is everything alright Bella?", I guessed concerned is a better word than scared.

"Mom wants me to go home ASAP, apparently I'm grounded for falling down in the school"

"That doesn't make sense, why would she ground you?"

"You can never be sure with my parents. They may even ground me for breathing the air in the house"

"Are they always like that?"

"Yes. They tend to overreact" That word falls short. They are very severe and they are always right. "If you want to stay, I could ask Eric to drive you home"

"I don't think I want to stay alone with them, besides it's late I don't want you to drive by yourself" Edward seems to overreact too. I know how to take care of myself.

"That's not necessary Edward, I've been driving by myself in this town for almost two years, I know how to take care of myself"

"It would give me some peace of mind Bella, besides I need to learn all the shortcuts in town"

"If you insist then let's just say good-bye to the guys and head home"

Edward and I say our good-byes to our friends. When I reach Edward's home, he insists in following me to my house in his car. I don't have a choice. Edward is already behind my car, so I start driving. I couldn't help noticing how big his house is. It's huge! I have never seen a house that big. I'm amazed, the house is modern with a touch of classic. It has two floors and is surrounded by their personal forest. I guessed the rumors were true. His family is wealthy. I can't ever imagine myself in a house like that. It's surreal.

When I get home I wave Edward good-bye, but he doesn't seem to notice and gets out of his car. I park my truck and Edward hurries to open my door and helps me out.

"We don't live that far from each other, maybe I could pick you up and we can go together to school. I mean car-pooling is good for the environment."

"As long as we help the environment." I say sarcastically, but Edward doesn't seem to notice.

"That's another good reason"

"I don't think that's a good idea. I'm sorry."

"Why not? You'd be saving gas and I'll learn some shortcuts. It's a win-win situation."

"If you put it like that." I need money for my tuition, and it sounds like a great deal.

"Then we have a deal. I'll pick you up tomorrow."

"Then see you tomorrow. Goodnight" I turn around to lock my truck but I'm stopped by Edward's hold on my waist. He turns me around and gets me closer to him; our bodies reacting to the encounter. His touch sends electricity to my skin and my stomach is suddenly full of butterflies. I stare at him speechless and he lays a soft kiss on my forehead then another on my cheek to wrap up with a chaste kiss on my lips. If he wasn't holding me tight, I would have passed out of excitement. He caresses my hair and back. I'm still unable to say a word. My brain has lost control of my body and my heart is at full speed.

After what it feels like years to me, Edward releases me and heads to his car. I'm still breathless and I can't manage to say a word. I watch numb as Edward drives away.

I'm looking at what it seems to be my twin sister in the mirror. She has a big grin on her face, she's glowing. I am considering not washing my face anymore. I can still feel Edward's lips on my own. They felt soft. My first kiss, I wouldn't have thought it would happen in front of my house. Nor less that it would be with such a specimen.

I don't think I'll be able to sleep. I'm overly excited and my mind is recreating that joyful moment over and over. My first kiss with Edward Cullen.

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