Isabella's POV I continued to look at Xander, not knowing what to say, as my mind was racing a thousand miles per hour. I was beyond confused, I didn't know what to think, or what to feel, as I couldn't look into Xander's eyes now. My gaze trailed to the floor as I continued trying to think, but trust me, it was hard, because I could feel Xander's intense gaze hovering all over me. '' Bella, don't do this to me, you know I hate it when you don't look me in the eyes,'' Xander said as he lifted my face to meet his. ''Much better,'' Xander smirked. Drowning in the red ocean that is his eyes, I was more confused than ever. '' Tell me, Bella, tell me what I need to know,'' Xander let out as he caressed the side of my cheek. how does he even expect me to think, or even answer his

