Monday 10 / 11 / 05.

Edward,

I can be very intimidating when I want to be. You would be surprised … but, unfortunately, I probably couldn't out-run you. If I can barely walk without tripping over my feet, the thought of running is absolutely mortifying.

Some people may consider it flattery, but I never took a liking to people who tried to steal my style. Don't get on my bad side, Cullen. 'Especially since I'm the one intimidating you' – is that supposed to make me feel flattered? It just makes you look a bit arrogant, Eddie.

What I'm really feeling? I think you're trying a little too hard. I think that Mike Newton needs to stop trying to flatter me as much as you are. I wish my penmanship would improve, but I'm utterly too lazy to give much of a care as to how my 'e' and 'g' looks.

I apologize for using a harsh word. Everyone has their … issues. I won't force you to talk about it, but if you ever need to let it out, I'll listen. I have my own, but I don't want to burden you with them.

I mentioned her a few letters back; her name is Angela. It's not nosey, it's curiosity. I don't make friends easily because I don't trust people like others do. Angela is probably the only kind-hearted person in this town. I'm good with having one good friend; two including you.

Oh, er. I won't ask as to what those certain things pertain. The best thing I have next to a stereo is a five year old little boom-box type of thing. I'm better off with my Walkman and the chipped at headphones. Even if only one of them works, but I'm saving up all the money I can to escape this town.

That's certainly nice to know. I'd be careful, though. Charm doesn't work on everyone … like me for instance. I see right through you, Cullen. Sadly, the most I've ever talked Charlie into is letting me stay a weekend over at Angela's when I was having a rough week. Nothing a bit of ice cream and movies can repress.

I never said that Wuthering Heights and Romeo and Juliet were my ultimate favorites, but they're up there. Pride and Prejudice is my absolute favorite; nobody can go wrong with Mr. Darcy. But it's that they work so hard to get the one thing they want the most- love. And they don't end up getting it. They show how hard it is to get the prize.

You're laying it on real thick, Eddie. And just to prove you wrong, I'm enclosing this letter with a picture of myself. I don't think I should be so forward, but I'm really tired of having to repeat how boring I am to you. When you see the Polaroid, I promise not to take offense if you have to rub your eyes out.

Sure you're not afraid. They're just looking for some love for you, Eddie. I'll be sure to show up dressed up as the Big Bad Wolf for Halloween and show up on your doorstep.

I'll give you credit for your determination, but it's hard to send a car to someone who: one, you don't know where they reside. I'll give you extra Kudos points if you're able to lift my eighty-pound ton truck from the driveway without alerting anyone in the neighborhood.

I could have easily stolen your records from the school. The picture that is being sent could easily be the one of my next door neighbor. Or, I could have even stolen the letters from her just to get the address.

Wonderful way with words? You're making me laugh, Cullen. Though, I will be honest- I did blush a bit. Not enough to make it look like someone dumped red paint on my face though. You can see me as an English major because that's what I told you I was going to be. Silly boy.

I was looking around my room to get questions. You have to give me some credit there.

Of course you never have to use Chap Stick. If you're able to charm your way out of tickets, I'm sure that something as little as Chap Stick is needed.

How can answering where you want to live be difficult?

Well, we finally agree on something. Pride and Prejudice is an amazing book. My compliments don't do it justice.

Interesting.

Again … I should have figured as much. It doesn't make you stuck up, just truthful. It does intimidate me, but I'm looking past it. Something as simple as money shouldn't, and won't, daunt my image of you.

I'll wrap it all up in one. I use pretty much any brand of strawberry Chap Stick. If I had the money, and maybe once I get a better job, I'd like to explore the UK. France, Switzerland, Finland; maybe a bit of the overrated Italy as well. My favorite book, as mentioned above frequently, is Pride and Prejudice. And I have a really bad sweet-tooth for Twix. It's horrible, but I limit myself.

You get to ask the questions for whenever you get this letter.

Supplying your reply, and waiting for yours,

Bella.

Polaroid can be found on the profile page. Because the wifey made it and it's just that awesome.