A/N: This is one of two new stories I've started. Check out my other new one "Red Handed".

This one, "Matchmaker": Edward is a detective and Bella is a police dispatcher and they do not get along at all. Edward is working on a tough serial killer, dubbed the "Matchmaker" because of the way he chooses his victims. Bella is the "Matchmaker's" newest victim and Edward has to find her before it's too late.

This is rated T because there's not a lot of language, but be warned that it might get a little intense in later chapters. If it gets bad, I'll upgrade the rating and warn you. I mean, he's a serial killer, right?

So, here we go with the first chapter.

Prologue:

He scanned the room, leaning back slightly in his chair, seemingly relaxed. It had been almost too easy to pick his victims this time. He'd just been playing around before now, disappointed as each one failed. This time, they were right in front of him and the tension between them was very obvious.

He'd practiced all his tricks, trying to get his clues just right and now he was ready for the ultimate test. Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen were very open about their hatred for each other. None of his other couples was this obvious, this… vocal.

"Yes sir, Detective Cullen," the woman said, a slight edge to her voice.

"I mean it Swan. I'll put you on jail detail for the next two months if I hear anymore attitude come from you on that radio. This is a police department, and all language that comes across from you is supposed to be professional," the harassed Detective said. He ran his hands through his hair in a nervous gesture.

He could tell that Detective Cullen was at his wit's end. Swan was just like her brother Emmett, stubborn as a bull. She also tended to talk back to the officers when they got attitudes with her on the radio. Edward, however, was very proper, wanting everything and everyone to be professional.

He had no control over the officers—that was left up to the patrol supervisor, Detective Jacob Black. However, he certainly used his power as jail/ dispatch supervisor.

Bella mock saluted the detective as he turned to walk away. It was a typical day at the Seattle PD. Bella Swan and Edward Cullen just needed to get it on and get it over with; it would relieve their tension and their fellow co-workers'.

He could feel himself getting excited at the prospect of forcing them to admit their feelings under his torture. Calm down, calm down. Soon, he promised himself. Very soon.

A/N: I've started my own C2. It will eventually have a lot of non-clichéd stories, but right now it only has two. So, recommend some so I can bulk it up. Examples of a non-cliché: when Bella falls, she actually hits the ground; Bella dances with Jasper or Emmett instead of Alice and Rosalie; there is no love at first sight for any of the girls or guys; etc. I'll read your recommendations and add the ones I like.

One more thing: I'm beta for a cute story about Quil and Claire called "Patience" by Twilighter80. The chapters are not very long, so it's a pretty quick read, but it's a nice story. Go read it!