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

Edward pulled into the driveway and got out quickly and like usual, offered me his hand. I gladly took it but this time I didn't let go. Instead I walked towards the door and was "pulling" him with me. I could feel him tense, but I was too caught up in the moment to care. We walked inside and I went straight to the kitchen. There, like Edward said, was a note on the table.

I dropped Edward's hand to pick it up and read it.

Dear Ebony,

I had to take the night shift in order to fill in for another doctor.

I brought some of the left overs you cooked yesterday for dinner

so you shouldn't worry about me for food.

Although, the other doctors do like your cooking as well

and might try to steal some. I'll hold them off as long as I can.

Be good and don't do something I wouldn't do.

See you tomorrow.

With love

- Dad.

I reread the letter over and over again and eventually let myself believe it really said all of that. "I still can't believe he's a doctor." I muttered to myself. Edward chuckled.

"Carlisle really likes your father. He considers then close friends."

"Oh really?" I asked and smiled. So my dad will.. nevermind! I started to think but stopped when I remember Edward was standing next to me. Turning slightly pink I looked up at Edward to see he was in fact waiting for me to finish that thought. "Nice try."

"You're learning." He said almost sadly but then smiled. "Come on, let's go talk." He grabbed my hand and led me to my room. My hand tingled with this gesture. I couldn't grasp the fact that he grabbed my hand. Or was able to. "It gets better everyday I spend with you." He said. I rolled my eyes. Of course he was reading my mind.

"I liked it better when you couldn't."

"I don't know why I couldn't before. But I can read you mind crystal clear now. It's better and easier then anyone else's mind. I can't explain it." He informed as he sat me and himself on the end of my bed. But the only thing I really noticed is he was still holding my hand.

"So tell me." I ordered.

"What first?" He asked. I thought about it for a moment and then quickly decided.

"What was Lawrence thinking in english today? Why did you growl? What do you mean he's obsessive? And why don't you like him?"

"In english," Edward began but sounded a little bitter. "he kept thinking about how he could make you his and take you away from me. He is very obsessive over you."

"Then why didn't you save me from what happened after english?" I almost yelled but sounded more exasperated. He could have saved me from that experience.

"What do you mean?" He asked and looked slightly alarmed.

"You don't know?" I didn't try to hide the full shock that was obviously evident in my voice. "How could you not know?"

"I was so angry that I went to your car to cool down. I expected you to come right out. I wonder what took so long, but I didn't even think.." He trailed over and looked annoyed with himself.

"Couldn't you hear my mind?"

"No."

"Out of all times." I said amazed.

"What did he do?"

"Ask me out on a date. When I tried to bring him down gently but he freaked out. Started blaming you and grabbed my wrist and pulled me back when I tried to walk away. It was weird."

"He likes you, a lot."

"I noticed." I sighed and rested my head on his shoulder, completely forgetting the problem. He stiffened but did nothing to remove my head off his shoulder. I then remembered and snapped my head off his shoulder. I bit my lip nervously. "I'm sorry! I totally forgot. I just doesn't register in my mind.." I trailed off sadly.

"It's okay. It gets better with the more time I spend with you." He repeated squeezing my hand a little to prove the point. That made me happy. "Now about your nightly thoughts." He said with a amused grin on his face and sparkle in his eyes. I could feel my face pale.

"Y-yeah? What did I say?"

"Some random thoughts. You know-"

"Wait a minute! Hold up. You were watching me while I sleep?" I asked as the idea just hit me. I couldn't believe I didn't think of this sooner. My mouth feel open as I looked at him with wide eyes. He half smiled knowing he couldn't defend himself.

"Yes." He finally admitted. I blushed and looked away. I thought of all the possible things he could of saw or heard. My drooling, snoring, my bed hair.. other worse things I can't think of. Oh wow. The horror. "You whispered my name once or twice. You sleep restlessly. Nothing too bad. But your thoughts.." He trailed off and a small smile appear on his face while he thought of them "I think when you sleep, your mind just puts them in order. Or finalizes the things you think."

"Oh.. yeah?" I said nervously.

"Ebony?" He whispered in my ear.

"Yes?" I breathlessly replied.

"I love you too."

Oh. My. God.

My heart literally skipped a beat which made him chuckle. I stared wide eyed at the wall in front of me and blinked a few times. I repeated how he said it over and over again in my head, not caring he could hear. I then came back from my shock. "You what?" I shrieked at him. His eyes actually widened in surprise as he looked confused.

"I love you?" He stated unsure now.

"That's awfully mean of you Edward Cullen." I snapped and stood up from the bed. He furrowed his brows in confusion.

"What do you mean that's mean of me?" He demanded and stood as well.

"To joke about that. Why would you pretend and say something like that?" I accused and flicked his nose, but instantly regretted it. Oh wow, his nose was hard. I looked at my finger and saw the nail cracked, making it bleed a little. I quickly stuck my finger in my mouth and began to suck on it. Edward sat back down and tightly grasped the bed.

"I'm not joking." He forced himself to say.

"Oh shoot, this is your fault you know." I blamed him and walked into my bathroom which was connected to my room. I ripped open my cabinet and poured alcohol on it. "Damn it!" I shouted as it began to sting. I ran it under cold water and groaned in frustration. I dried it off and saw it stopped bleeding. Just to be extra safe I put three band aids over it and cooly walked back out. Edward looked more relaxed. "You were saying?" I asked calmly.

"I wasn't joking." He repeated.

"So you really love me?" I asked making butterflies violently flap their wings in my stomach.

"Yes." He answered now opening his eyes and looking at me. His eyes were dark but still beautiful. I bit my lip as I grinned. I couldn't believe it.

"Wow." I breathed out. I had yet to move from my standing point which is exactly why Edward stood up and walked to me. He slid his arms around my waist making me blush.

"How's your finger?" He whispered cooly making his breath fan over my face. My eyes slowly fluttered as a reaction.

"Been better, but it's okay now." I said in a daze. He slightly chuckled. I noticed his face was a bit closer to mine. Wow, was it hot in here or was it just me?

"I think it's just you, love. But here, let's cool you down." He smirked and brought me closer to his chest, so his head hovered over mine.

"Oh god." I spluttered out. He gave a cocky smile and rested his forehead on mine. "You're pure evil." I told him seriously. "Evil." Still grinning he shook his head no but got even more closer, making his nose touch mine. I did a sharp inhale of breath making him close his eyes. Then I did something I never thought in a million years I'd do.

I kissed him.

I could feel his shocked reaction. Edward's eyes snapped open as he, if he meant to or not I'll never know, kissed back shortly. Then he pulled away and forcefully pushed me away. He was breathing heavily for somebody who doesn't need to even breath at all. "Ebony!" He shouted trying to sound angry. Or maybe it was me. I never knew anymore.

"I could say I'm sorry but I'm not." I said gasping and smiling. I don't know where that sudden boldness came towards him, but I liked it.

"Do you know what could have happened?" He questioned out of love and concern. I'd like to pretend that anyway.

"I was testing out your control," I said coyly. "You passed!"

"Ebony!" He groaned and starting pacing. I shrugged and sat myself on my butt in the middle of the floor. I watched him pace feeling blissful.

"It's not like you can even fully blame me!" I suddenly and probably randomly defended myself. He stopped pacing and looked at me with a raised brow. I sighed frustrated and ran my hand through my hair. "You were the one who was leading on. Then you were being mean and taking too long. Like what the hell, Edward, you think I was just going to wait with your face so close to mine like that?" I asked. He didn't respond. Suddenly he was on his knees in front of me smiling in amusement. "It's not funny." I said seriously.

"I was going to, but I was controlling myself. Something I appear to be better at."

"I do too have control." I huffed and playfully pouted.

"I'm going to try this again," He said carefully.

"Yay!" My eyes lit up. He looked at me with a stern expression.

"Will you promise to behave?"

"Girl Scout's Honor." I told him as I held up three fingers. He rolled his eyes but smirked. Then, getting me excited, he started to lean in again. I sat there and waited like I was instructed. I had to be a good girl if I wanted to get what I was basically begging for. In my mind anyways. My eyes slowly closed as I began to feel his ice cold lips on mine. My heart began to fasten in it's pace due to the event taking place.

AKA: Edward Cullen kissing me.

He slowly continued to kiss me as he moved closer and put his arms around me. I helped him by moving myself closer as well and wrapping my arms around his neck pressing his face closer. He tense but continued. That's where I knew when to stop. I payed attention.

After a few moments he broke away leaving me out of breath. Once again he rested his forehead on mine and smiled with his eyes closed. "You listened." He told me.

"Mmhmm." I agreed as I kept my eyes closed. We stayed like that for a few moments before I opened my eyes and pulled my head away. "So what does this mean?" I asked him.

"That I'm your boyfriend." He said seriously. My eyes widened with surprise. So straight forward, I'm shocked.

"So you mean it then?" I asked.

"Yes," He sighed exasperated. "I do." He said making me feel like he wasn't joking a little bit more now. He stood up from my floor and held out his hand which I gladly took. "You need to eat."

"No I don't." I said quickly. I didn't want him to go or stop whatever we're doing.

He chuckled and looked at me with sparkling eyes. "I won't leave. I'll stay in the kitchen with you." He told me. I blushed slightly and started to lead us to the kitchen. He sat at the table as I began to make some pizza. Well, more like watch the pizza cook in the oven. It looks so good. "What is that?" He asked with a scrunched nose. My heart fluttered at the cute little sight. Oh.. wow. I don't usually act this. What the hell?

"White pizza." I sighed and turned back to watching it.

"White pizza?" He asked.

"Yeah, its like cheese pizza except without the sauce and there is more then one cheese. It's real good, I love it." I explain and smiled when the timer went off. Happily I pulled out the pizza and instantly bit into it.

"Ebony don't-"

"HOT! OH MY FUCKING GOD! HOT!" I screamed and dropped the pizza. A glass of water appeared in front of my face and I greedily started to gulp it down to ease my crying tongue. It will hate me forever for this. I was in such a daze I didn't remember to even wait a few minutes for it to cool down. I just.. bite it. I sat down and saw the pizza was cleaned up and Edward was standing in front of me looking at me in wonder.

"Now why would you do that?" He asked. I looked up at him and shrugged as I held my tongue between my fingers. He sighed and dropped to his knees and tisked me. "Let me see," He moved my hand and looked at my tongue as I stuck it out and went 'ahhh'. He chuckled and stood again. "It's not badly burn, you'll be able to eat again."

"You thank god." I said in relief and then stood as well and yawned.

"You tired?" He asked while looking me over.

"No," I lied.

"You yawned, come on, bed."

"But I didn't even do homework!" I protested.

"You did it all during study hall." He smiled and grabbed my hand and began to lead my back to my room. I whined. He'd go if I went to bed. "I'll stay if you like." He said sounding happy himself.

"Would you?" I asked meekly as we walked into my bedroom. He nodded his head and I giggle. "Okay, wait a minute." I instructed as I grabbed things and walked into my bathroom to get ready. Once I was done I walked back out and felt myself get excited as I saw Edward still hear. Humming, I crawled into bed and grinned when I felt him next to me. I didn't want to bother him by snuggling into him and making him tense. So, despite what I wished, I stayed where I was. Him being here was good enough anyway.

But then he pulled me towards him and rested his head on my shoulder, surprising me. I gasped and looked at him about to ask him but he answered before I could. "I can deal, love." He smiled and kissed my cheek. I mimicked his smile and kissed his nose.

"I love you Edward." I whispered.

"I love you too Ebony." He responded making my stomach tickle like before. "Now sleep, my love, we have school tomorrow." He gently commanded.

"Okay," I yawned and snuggled into him perfectly. I let out a long breath contently and felt myself drift off as he lightly stroked my arm. I couldn't believe this. How perfect was this? Too perfect is the answer. But that didn't matter because the only thing that did was Edward Cullen was mine.

All mine.