Chapter 19

Chapter 19
EPOV
It's been 9 days and I am in total bliss. I stopped receiving those weird text messages, no Tanya drama except I would often see her eyeing me mischievously. School was going great, I had been offered to play for the head mistress of the university. Despite the common interruption from Bella's demon dog, I was content. Most importantly me, and Bella have been getting along great. Things weren't the way I wanted but I was glad to be there. She even let me go take her to the hospital to get her nose realigned. The doctor had told her told her the bone was already starting to heal, and she would only have it on for 2 more weeks.
Bella's smiled sort of faltered, when the doctor told her that she would have a small bump on her nose. I quickly spoke and told her no matter what that she would always look beautiful to me. She blushed, and gave me a quick thank you. On our ride home, she was quiet and wouldn't even look at me. Things were awkward again. This was the 5th or 6 time I have slipped up. The first being when I apologized to her, and almost told her I loved he. Second when I came back from school one day and she was outside laying on the ground reading a book. She looked so beautiful, It was one of the rare sunny days, since lately we had been exposed to nothing to cold weather. I was the first home so I silently stood behind one of the pillars that led to the back, and watched her read for about an hour. When I glanced down at her I saw that she had fallen asleep. I sort of felt stalkerish. I mean I was watching her like some creepy old guy, watching her sleep. I couldn't help myself I mean I was man. Once I saw her stir, I quickly went back inside. I settled on the coach and brought out my laptop to finish up an a new composition I was working on for the mistress. Bella hobbled back in her face slightly flush as she settled next to me. I couldn't help but small the faint scent of freesias, and strawberries, mixed with a hint of dew form the grass. I greeted her hello, as she gave me a timid wave. I was just about to ask her what did she want for dinner when my phone vibrated in my pocket. I looked up to Bella was engaged in conversation with Alice so I glanced downward at my phone. Again it was another text, sent by an unknown sender. I sighed and stood to get up. I didn't want none of them to see the message. Bella gave me a weary glance, and I smiled at her to ease her worries. She took my smile as a reassurance. I went up my stairs, and sat downward on my bed. I opened my phone, and let out a big breath it was time to see whoever what this crazy person wanted…
BPOV
I've been feeling great these days. Once of course my nose was aligned correctly. The swelling and bruising had gone down, but was heartbroken when the doctor told me I would have a permanent bump on my nose. I had brought Edward along and he was quick to tell me that I would always look beautiful to him. Naturally I blushed which caused Edward to chuckle, glared at him, and he instantly stopped. It was Wednesday, and I had just gotten back from class. Everyone was still opposed to my driving because of the boot so my friend Irina would take me to and fro to drop me off. Edward had offered to drop me off, but we were all on complete different schedules. My professors let us out early, so I was the first to arrive home. The others weren't going to be here for another hour or so. I grabbed my book I was currently reading called Handle with Care, by Jodi Piccolt.
I didn't bother bringing a blanket. I t was one of the rare sunny days her. Even though it was late August, it was hot enough to wear shorts. I laid down, and quickly became engrossed in the pages. The sun felt warm against my skin. I closed my eye, and let my thoughts overwhelm me. It's had been 9 days, with no arguments. Edward was being sweet and not an ass. He even helped me maneuver around the house despite my protests. Silently I always enjoyed his hand on mine, but I would never let him know that. We were just FRIENDS. I couldn't worry about him I was trying to survive the world we know as college. I had 2 term papers, a lecture to prepare, and finish reading chapters 4-20 of my literature book before tomorrow.
I heard voices inside so I figured the guys would be home. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, and hobbled into the house. I gave everyone a quick hello, before settling down next to Edward's He gave me his crooked smile, and a hello. I timidly said hello back. This was how me and Edward were for days. Certain things we do around each other would make us nervous. I looked up to see Edward was looking intently at me as if he wanted to ask me a question, but then hid phone rang in his pocket, He took it out, stood up and let out a huge breath. I looked at him curiously, to see what was wrong, but he smile contently at me. He ran up the stairs , and I gave Alice a questioning glance.
"Hey don't look at me. We all know Edward's weird." she grinned.
"Yeah he seemed really flushed, just now." I said.
"Maybe Eddie over there, has his phone set to let him play with lil ed…"Emmett boomed, but Rose smacked him on the back of the head.
"Don't even finish that's statement." Rose shuddered.
"What?" Em grinned.
"You know what. Some of us are actually trying to keep our food down." Jasper groaned.
We all laughed when my phone vibrated in my pocket. I opened it up to see that it was from Jake. I was wondering why he was texting me so I quickly opened it up.
Hope were still on for Friday.
Roberto's at 6.….
-can't wait Jake.
"Oh my gosh!" I screamed. They all looked at me alarmed.
"I completely forgot!" I said shocked."Forget what?" Alice asked.I gave her my phone and she squealed out in protest.
"Isabella Marie Swan! How could you forget about your date. We only have 2 days to shop!" Alice said her hand cradled to her chest as if she was having a heart attack.
"Chill Sweetie you have enough time." Jasper tried to reassure her."No we don't. Do you know how long perfection takes?" She asked.
"Hey!" I protested."Sorry Bells, no offense but you know the leg, and nose.." She trailed off."Point taken." I answered.
"Well you better get all your work did missy, cause right when you get home tomorrow were going shopping!" She beamed."Must we Al? Come Rose a little help here." I begged."Hey don't bring me into this the pixie can be scary." Rose said acting scared."Hey I am not scary." Alice pouted."Says who?" Edward said, strolling down the stairs. He looked a little worried, creases edged in his forehand but quickly released when he gaze fell upon mine."So why are we saying Alice is scary again?" He asked."She's trying to make Bells go shopping with her." Emmett grinned putting his game in to play with the wii.
"Al you can't force people to shop with you. You know that right?" He asked."Yeah I know but she needs it for her date." Alice said."Date?" Edward questioned."Yeah Bells, has a date with that guy form the café Friday." Rose smiled quirking an eyebrow at Edward. I wondered what that was about. I glance up to look at Edward's face. His jaw was tight, and his eyes were a smoldering dark green. He looked deep in thought so I waved my hands in front of his face, to snap him out of it.
"Sorry, I spaced out." He answered."Yeah we noticed." Jasper grinned sitting next to Emmett who was playing Mario Super cart."You okay?" I asked him, and he nodded quickly. He then stood up, and said he was going to go grab some Chinese. We all quickly obliged and he went to go pick it up. Alice then refocused her attention back on mine, and pouted."Belly?" She answered.
"Yes Ally?" I answered in the same mocking tone."How much do you love me?" She asked widening her hazel eyes making her look like a doe."You know I love you lots." I grinned.
"Then show me how much you loved me by coming shopping tomorrow!" She said."Al!" I screeched."Please,Please,Please! I'll be good I promise!" She said crossing her heart throwing away an imaginary key."Fine Al but, nothing to extreme." I answered and she squealed in delight."Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!" Alice said bouncing."Whatever shortie." I grumbled.
"Hey it's not my fault I'm height challenged." She pouted."I know. I'm about to go shower and change. You guys should do the same. We can have a study party" I said."Study? Bells' studying is for losers." Emmett boomed."Coming from you the guy who's majoring in veterinary medicine. You need more studying than any of us." I laughed.
"Touché Bells. Are you trying to say I'm dumb?" Emmett questioned.
"If the obtuse shoe fits." I grinned.
Emmett looked at me dumb-witted as I strolled to the shower laughing all the way.
EPOV
Did I just hear the word DATE? If my heart could crumble into the smallest unit of matter right now it could. I had just came from upstairs to hear Bella, and Alice arguing over such a trivial matter such as shopping. DATE? My Bella had a DATE? Stop it Edward she's not yours. I just came back from getting one very scary text message, and this just makes it worse. I don't want Bella to see the heart spread across my face so I quickly offer to go get some Chinese.
I quickly leave not even wavering a goodbye. I was so hurt at the moment. This brought three things to my mind. One Bella obviously doesn't see you this way. Two, Creepy Text messages have me shitting in my pants. Three, If she moved on than so must I. Number 1 kept running through my mind. She doesn't see me that way. I quickly arrive to the place and order two boxes of shrimp fried rice, a box of egg rolls, and box of stir- fried vegetables with teriyaki chicken. I quickly pay, and turn around to see a cute brunette, at the end of the line sizing me up. I hate to rewind to my player days, but I was hurting. I gave her my crooked smile, and she grinned back. I strolled over to her, and we engaged in quick conversation. I wasn't even aware of the time. I sat and talked to her as we ate the food that was supposed to go to everyone at home. Surprisingly she wasn't a bimbo like Tanya had been. She was very intelligent, she was no Bella but I could settle. Soon enough we exchanged numbers and had a date Friday. I glanced at my cell phone to see it was 6:30. Shit! I had been here and hour and an half. We had no food left, so I quickly went to go purchase some more. I quickly returned home earning death glares from everyone including Bella."What?" I said in a mock tone."Hello we are starving here. The place is right down the street." Alice said."So, I got a little sidetracked." I answered truthfully or what I thought was truthfully."Hello! A little thing call a cell phone hanging in your pocket." Bella said."Well Bella, never in my whol.." I said in an appalled tone."Dude if you don't stop I'm going to eat your arm off in a sec. I'm starving." Emmett moaned."Yeah I agree." Jasper and Rose both said."What is wrong with you people?" I asked."Never mess with a bunch of hungry college kids." Bella grinned before hobbling over to me snatching the bag from my hands. They all greedily took the boxes passing among each other. I started for the stairs when I heard Bella's voice.
"Edward?" She asked."Yeah?" I replied."You're not hungry I assume." She questioned.
"Yeah I already ate, I was a little preoccupied, and grabbed a bite to eat." I said.
"And you couldn't wait to get home?" She said.
"Yeah, just I don't really want to talk about it right now." I replied."Okay Edward. I was just asking." She huffed hobbling away.
Great I did it again. I stopped her mid-step.
"Bella." I called."Yeah?" She answered"Sorry, and Sweet Dreams." I smiled. If she was going to be happy, I would be happy for her.
"Sweet Dreams Edward." She smiled, hobbling away, as I ran up the stairs, the two of us wandering away in opposite directions.