Life as I Know It

Chapter 12

A/N: After two LONG weeks, I'm finally back! Sorry for the long wait. I kinda had to put this on hold, then got ideas for upcoming chapters, and then I knew I had to come back to this story. Thanks for your patience!

Previously...

"Well, when he gets back, go talk to him. Tell him what you told me and go be happy."

I sighed shakily and hugged her tight. Feeling her chuckle, she smoothed out my hair and kissed my forehead. She played with my hair a bit, observing my curls. "Your hair is pretty? Who did it for you?"

I blushed as I bit my lip. "Edward. We watched a video together, and he did the braid part."

"Awwww, see now, does that sound like someone who doesn't want to be with you?" she joked.

I rolled my eyes, blushing harder. I couldn't wait for him to come home now.

~oOo~

I did some homework and classwork until I heard Edward's car pull into his driveway.

My heart pounded as my fingers drifted from my keyboard to my phone on my bedside table. What would I say? Hi, I'm sorry I kicked you out. I'm just a scared, little girl with her first crush? Or how about, Hi, I heard you come home. It wasn't like I was stalking you, waiting for you to come back so I could tell you how much of an idiot I am for falling in love with you?

I ran my other hand through my hair while my thoughts jumbled together.

"Bella, he's back," my mom sang passing my room.

"I know." I rolled my eyes, flustered. "That doesn't make me feel any better. Just more nervous."

I looked over to the window and peeked past my curtains. Edward looked amazing in his gold and navy blue engineering suit, black slacks and dark sunglasses. He looked towards my window and I ducked back.

Crap! Did he see me?

I jumped when a text vibrated on my phone screen.

Hey, was that you I just saw? - E

No. - B

Yes, it was, wasn't it? ;) - E

No. It was a squirrel. - B

A squirrel? In your house? Checking me out? - E

Yes, a squirrel!! - B

What's a squirrel doing in your house, Bella? I was just there last night. - E

Mom just got him. His name is Squirrel Boy. - B

LMAO! What?! - E

What?! Don't make fun! It's his name, and he's so cute. Cuter than you. - B

So you're saying you'd rather be with this "Squirrel Boy" than me? - E

Well no. Squirrel Boy is just a pet. You're you. - B

Yes I am me. - E

Right. And he's the most cutest, most adorable, most funnest squirrel boy ever!! :P - B

You messing with me? - E

Maybe. - B

You dirty, little liar! You don't have a squirrel! That was you I just saw!! - E