[Bright Nights] [Chapter One: Forks and My Black 2008 Ford Mustang]

Life sucked. When I went back to school the next day I found out that the Cullens have left for one of their weekly "camping trips." Stupid veggie vamps. So for this entire past week I went to school with that nagging feeling once again. Then over the weekend it was all sunny for once and I still didn't hear a thing from him. It was safe to say I was pretty much anxious about today.

Which is why I'm now driving to school disregarding any speed limit set for the safety of those on the road. Luckily for all those other then me on the road, I knew how to drive a car with speed. So it didn't surprise me when I arrived at school as one as the first ones there.

I parked my car and sat in my seat for a second. Butterflies erupted annoyingly in my stomach. Out of all times. I got out of my car and stopped in my tracks. There, after days, was Edward Cullen leaning ever so cooly on his shiny never-been-hit Volvo. My heart did that stupid skip a beat thing and made my throat go dry. I looked around the parking lot to find anything but him to think about.

Feeling stupid I haven't moved yet I began walking. In a second he was at my side. "Hello Ebony." He said smoothly. I gulped and looked at him. I flashed a cute smile.

"Hey Edward." I returned the greeting.Impressive. I sarcastically cried in my head. "Accepted the fact I'm sticking around despite what you are yet?" I asked him carefully.

"Realize how dangerous I am yet?" He retorted. I grimaced.

"It appears I have more faith in you then you do yourself." I shrugged and smiled again. "Maybe that's the difference." I said smugly, stopped walking, and turned towards him. "And for some reason I just believe that, even though your dangerous," I rested my arm lightly on his forearm to prove my point. "That you want me around as well. Be selfish, I know I am." I couldn't believe my sudden boldness. "See you in english Edward." I slyly smiled and walked happily away to first period math leaving him there to his own thoughts.

I was giddy all day with my ever so clever (rhymes! kick ass.) point had been clearly proven. I sat in science feeling like I just won the lottery. "What's with you?" Jessica whispered next to me. I looked at her smiling and only widened my smile when I saw her face.

"Nothing, can't I just be happy?" I asked not wanting Radio Jessica to know anything. Nothing personal, but I don't feel like having my status of my social life known to everyone in the small, small school. It's probably safer for myself that she knew the least for as long as possible.

"Yeah.." She trailed off and went back to her notes. Class shortly ended after that and it was lunch. Knowing Edward wouldn't do a thing there, because he never did, I pranced my way to lunch. I walked through the doors but was quickly pulled back in one swift moment.

"Hey!" I yelled and angrily turned around ready to give the person a piece of my mind. I closed my mouth stupidly when I saw Edward there smirking. My lips slightly started to pout as I leaned against the wall. "Hello Edward." I composed myself. His amused face slowly turned into a bemused one.

"That was a little dirty what you did this morning." He chided. I smirked and opened my mouth to retort. He placed his cold finger on my lips and shushed me. For the second time closed my mouth and waited for what he had to say. "I thought about what you said though. And your right, I guess I can be selfish." He agreed. I grinned. "And another thing." He leaned in and smirked. I didn't like this smirk though. It was amusing and evil. "Your blurt everything out in your head while you sleep." He confessed.

I gasped. My eyes were wide and I didn't know what to say. "What did you hear?" I snapped a million thoughts storming through my head. What I didn't want him to hear, what I could have possibly been thinking, and if it was related to my restless nights.

"We'll talk later. Let's go eat lunch."

"Tell me Edward!" I yelled appalled. He couldn't just tell me this and not tell me the rest. That's like waving a dog treat in front of a dog and then putting it on the tallest self but it still in perfect view. I was not happy. He chuckled and put his arm on the small of my back and ushered me into the lunchroom. We walked through the doors and everyone saw us. .. With Edward's hand on my back. Instantly the gossip went soaring.

"I'll talk to you later." He repeated, kissed my check, and walked to his table. I was flustered to say the least. I slowly walked my table and didn't dare to look at any of my friends in the eyes. I sat down and they were quiet. I looked up at them and sheepishly smiled.

"So you and Cullen AREgoing out then?" Jessica asked.

"No." I said quickly. "Wait." I stopped myself. "Yes, wait, no." I continued confusing myself. The truth was I didn't know what we were and why he kissed me on the cheek. I furrowed my brows and looked at Jessica. "I actually don't know." I truthfully told her.

Quickly my friends learned they weren't going to get anything from me and left me alone. I was glad when the bell rang, ending lunch. But then I realized I had gym now then english. Why?? WHY??I yelled in my head. I stormed to Gym wanting to get this over with as soon as possible.

"Ebony! That was absolutely thrilling!" Mike exclaimed. "The most aggressive, outstanding, amazing volleyball I've ever seen!" He continued and used wide hand motions. People constantly glanced at me as we walked out of the gym. The boy I spiked in the head saw me and ran. I giggled and shrugged at Mike.

"I was determined."

"For what?"

"To get my annoyance and anger out in a healthy way while passing time. I would have to say it worked out perfectly."

"You should try out for a team." He informed me.

"You have those here?" I joked. He laughed and nodded his head yes. "I was pretty good at field hockey when I went out for it back home.." I trailed off. "Hm, maybe next year Mike. Come on! We have English."

"I got to go to my locker. I'll meet you there." He said and scurried, yes scurried, off to his locker.I ran to my locker to get my things as well but still ended up to the english room late. I got sidetracked.

"Miss Colburn. A forming habit I see." Mr.Fronce said unhappily.

"No! Really. I have a reason this time. You see in gym, we played volleyball, and I spiked this kid in the head and I saw him in the hall. Except he was really scared of me because apparently I was really good today and he ran when I tried to apologize to him. So I chased him down the hallway, slammed him into a locker, and said sorry." I explained as the class started to laugh. Mr.Fronce frowned at me disapprovingly.

"Please, just go take a seat Miss Colburn."

"Will do Captain." I saluted him, like usual, and walked to my seat. But It was Mike sitting next to Edward. I paused for a second and slightly glared at Mike. Great, now I had to wait a whole other period for Edward's explanation. I grudgingly sat next to Lawrence and pouted.

"Ebony, I think you are slightly losing your mind." Lawrence grinned.

"You can't lose something you never had Lawrence." I told him and started taking notes. For the entire class Lawrence would say random things and attempt to start conversations with me. It was rather annoying and he wouldn't get that I wanted him to just stop talking. I also noticed that he inched his hand closer to mine the more he talked. Soon our fingers were touching. I heard a very low and almost inaudiable growl sound to my left.

I turned to look and saw Edward was tense and very, very unhappy. I tilted my head in confusion and saw Mike was slightly inching away. Lawrence linked his pinky with mine making me face him again. I was startled. "Yes Lawrence?" I asked quickly. He smiled and turned fully towards me. Class was almost over.

"Can I talk to you after class?" He said in a smug voice. His eyes darted from me to behind me. He smirked and then looked back at me. I furrowed my brows and unlocked out pinkies.

"Sure Lawrence." Not liking how this was going I turned back to the bored to see Mr. Fronce finishing the lecture. The bell rung a minute later and I slowly gathered my stuff. I turned to my side to see Edward already gone. I sighed. I needed to talk to him! I turned back around as I met a grinning Lawrence. He offered his hand, which I hesitantly took, and he led me out of class and to the side of the school. "Yes Lawrence?" I asked like I did in class.

"I was wondering if you would like to go on a date sometime." He got right into it and started talking. I felt my throat go dry at the mere thought. I was never good with this thing. "Possibly get to know each other better. Maybe eventually go out and-"

"Lawrence." I finally stopped him. He blinked and stopped talking. "I'm really sorry to say this, but I only see you as a friend." I kept it as honest as possible. "I just don't see you that way." I explained. He stayed silent again before he slowly tensed.

"It's Cullen, isn't it?"

"Edward." I corrected without even thinking. I gulped when I realized that actually was the reason. But I didn't want to piss him off so I started to lie through my teeth. "And no! Of course not. Edward is my friends like you are."

"Doesn't mean you don't like him." Lawrence countered.

"Lawrence I really got to go. My dad will be worried if I don't come home soon." I turned around quickly and started to walk away. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me back. I gasped. "Lawr-"

"Just tell me. Is it Cullen?" He asked angrily. I bit my tongue and then sighed. I gave up.

"Yes." I whispered. "I'm sorry, I really am. I hope we still can be friends." Although after this, I don't think I want to be. I stated in my head. He grimaced and released my wrist.

"It's always Cullen." He muttered and pushed pass me. I stayed where I was for a minute to process everything that just happened. In a slight daze I slowly walked to my car. I was a few feet away from it when I finally actually looked up. Edward was leaning on it. I walked to the driver's side and opened the door.

"Yeah Edward?" I asked before getting in. He looked at me.

"I don't like Lawrence." He stated stiffly. "He's a little obsessive."

"Really? Hmm." I looked around the parking lot and saw no other cars. My brows furrowed as I looked back at Edward. "How you getting home?" I asked. He smiled.

"Well I thought we could talk." He said making my stomach tickle. I smiled and nodded my head and got into the car. Edward got in and I pulled out. "Just promise me this. Will you try to stay away from Lawrence?" He asked.

"You jealous?" I joked but also secretly wishing he was. How cute would that be? But vampires don't get jealous.

"Yes, but that's not why." He answered honestly.

Whoa, nevermind.

"Then wh-"

"I'll tell you everything once we get to your house. Your father will not be coming home tonight. He has the night shift as well. There will be a message." He informed me. I nodded my head and drove home.