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The Twilight Twenty-Five
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Prompt: 1- Airport
Pen Name: k8ln713
Pairing/Main Character(s): Bella/Edward
Rating: M

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BPOV

Urgh! I hate the fucking airport!

Everything is just a pain in the ass when it comes to taking a plane. Security is insane, you have to show up at least two hours before your goddamn flight, and you're limited in taking things unless you want to pay almost another hundred dollars just for your fucking baggage.

Thank God I only have to do this once a year to see my family. If I had to visit them more than once, I'd most likely kill myself. We do a whole summer vacation thing for two months just to spend time together since I don't see them throughout the year. And I like that I don't. They can get nuts at times. It's already bad enough that I have to spend two straight months with them. But then again, I do miss my parents and my little brother (who's not so little) and his girlfriend. It's nice that I can spare a couple months with my family whilst enjoying some tropic spot along with it.

But the worst part is going to and from said tropic spot. Dealing with the fucking airports.

I'm not a nervous flyer by any means, thank God, but I hate going through the process of going onto a plane. If only I was rich that I could have my own private airplane and airport so I didn't have to deal with people and the dumbass employees of the airport. I would just love the freedom and the luxury of that. Mmm…

Of course I was broken out of my vision of sitting in a comfy ass leather chair on a plane sipping a fancy drink and being waited on by yummy male flight attendants when some asshole crashed into me, knocking me down onto my knees on the nasty floor of the airport.

"Ahh!" I screamed as I fell.

"Sorry, miss," said asshole apologized, though he spoke it in a tone that he meant his apology. So he didn't come off as asshole-ish.

"Yeah."

"You really shouldn't just stand there in a trance, you know."

"Excuse me?"

"You were just standing there. There are a ton of people milling around and you just can't stop wherever you want."

"Don't tell me what to do. You were the one who knocked me down because you obviously weren't looking where you were going," I said, pointing a finger at his iPhone which was in his hand, some text messages on the page. "If you were paying attention to your surroundings you would have just went around me instead of running into me."

And with that I grabbed my bags and stomped away toward security, without waiting for his explanation, hoping I never run into him again.

I made it to security with an hour and a half to spare before my flight, but was stuck on a long ass line now. Hopefully it won't be so long since people were moving at a good pace and not causing any problems. Only once did someone beep and that was because they had multiple piercings that caused it to go off. And they couldn't be removed publicly.

Half an hour later I was up. I removed my shoes, my earrings, threw the stuff from my purse into the containers and passed them through the X-ray machine and then went through the metal detector. I went in smoothly and quickly gathered my shit before heading off toward the waiting area by the gate.

Of course I was then stopped. By the asshole who knocked me over.

"Hey! Looks like we're getting on the same flight."

I ignored him and pulled my bags with me as I left him. I could hear his footsteps behind me, and I knew he was following me. Does he want to pester me? I found a few empty seats. I sat down and heard the guy bothering me sit down in the seat right next to mine.

Why? There are a few more empty seats and he chose to sit in the one next to mine. He has options!

"Don't try and talk to me. I'm pissed off, so just leave me alone," I tell him sternly.

"Alright… fine." I said a silent 'thank you' to God and opened up my book that I pulled out of my purse. Then he started whistling. I tried to focus on the words in front of me, but I kept rereading the same sentence over and over because of this guy's annoying whistling.

Finally I had enough and turned to face him, fire surely burning in my eyes. "Stop… the fucking… whistling!"

"Sorry," he simply said. He pulled out his iPhone, plugging in his earbuds, and started listening to his music. Again I prayed for silence, but then he started head bobbing and feet tapping, and it was once again bothering me that I couldn't concentrate. I shut my book with a slam and threw it back into my bag and hoped that our flight would be called soon.

Unfortunately no.

Our flight was fucking delayed for two hours due to a storm that was heading our way in New York and it'd be unsafe to take off in such weather.

Fuck my life.

I had to sit around this goddamn airport with this annoying guy with me. I had my iPod, but I didn't want to waste any juice on it waiting to get on a plane and then run out of it in the midst of the flight. So I just sat there in silence. I did pull out my phone to text my brother, Emmett, to tell him what's going on and to pass the message onto the 'rents.

Hey… I'm gonna be stuck in the airport for a little while. Flight delayed. Tell Mom and Dad. – Bella

Aw… that sucks! No prob, sis. Will tell them. Let me know when you board. – Emmett

Yep. Thanks :) – Bella

"Who are you texting?"

I practically jumped out of my seat and almost dropped my phone when the idiot beside me spoke up, scaring me. "None of your fucking business, nosy."

"Edward."

"What?"

"My name's Edward."

"Why are you telling me who you are?" I asked with a glare.

"Because we're gonna be stuck here for at least two hours and we might as well talk. You don't seem to be keeping yourself busy with anything and you must be bored outta your mind now. So… I thought I'd actually introduce myself. Again… I'm Edward."

I looked away, sighed deeply, then turned to face him again. "I'm Bella."

"Nice to meet you, Bella. Your name's very pretty. Like you," Edward complimented. I blushed slightly and said a quiet 'thank you'. "So what are you planning to do in the Bahamas?"

"Summer vacation with the family. I don't see them throughout the year because we live 3000 miles apart from eachother and don't have the time to see one another throughout the year. And even if we did manage time to clear our schedules, something would eventually get in the way and take time away from seeing eachother. I'm a teacher, so really summer is the only time I could actually spare to see my parents, my brother and his girlfriend all at once."

"What about all those other breaks?" he wondered.

"Are you kidding me? You get a measly week and those breaks are the times where everyone travels! I am so not getting on a plane to see my family just to deal with bigger crowds than this, and to waste my time if someone's gotta do something. Which is why we do it during the summer. We purposely take two months and spend time together without any other obligations getting in the way," I explained.

"Sounds like a reasonable explanation to me," Edward smiled.

"What about you?"

"Me? Ahh… my sister is getting married in two weeks. She wanted to do a 'destination' wedding, so for two weeks I'm gonna be NOT enjoying a real vacation, but being her lackey because I'm in the wedding party. Best man to the groom since he's my best friend. And then the day after the wedding I gotta head back."

"Oh. So there'll be no time to just… chill?"

"Nope. Unless Alice decides to spare everyone a few hours to enjoy being in the Bahamas. She needs us to help out and take part in all these wedding things around the hotel and whatnot. So it's not like I won't be having a good time… it's just I can't take any time to enjoy it by myself. Even just for an hour. But she's my sister and I love her, and I want her happy. If this will make her happy… then I'll go through this bullshit stuff."

I laughed and he let out a chuckle. "Two weeks doing wedding stuff? God… I wouldn't last being your sister's friend. I think I'd go crazy!"

"Go twenty-five years living with her! I went crazy that long ago!"

We laughed some more and talked some more about anything and everything. We even got up from the uncomfortable seats to get some coffee while we waited. Our flight was still delayed, but it wouldn't be for long now. I apologized to him about how I was acting. It really was because I hated airports and their system. He agreed with me, but joked that I didn't need to take my anger out on him. I hit his arm for that. Him knocking me over just kept me pissed, but it wasn't the cause of it, so I let what he did slide now. I was actually enjoying his company now, and it beats sitting alone, bored for two hours. I felt like I've known him for years and we were just two friends talking. But I was feeling more.

"So who were you texting before? Boyfriend?"

"No Edward. My brother, Emmett. I just wanted him to tell my parents about my flight delay so they didn't get worried when the time when my flight is to arrive hasn't."

"Oh." He let out a heavy breath, as if relieved.

"Why did you want to know?"

"Just… wondering."

"Mmhmm. Yeah," I said sarcastically.

"Alright… I wanted to know if you were… taken."

Huh? Why would he…? "Why?"

"'Cause… you're really beautiful, Bella. And after I bumped into you, knocking you down, and you got up to yell at me, I just couldn't take my eyes off you. I hated how you turned and walked away like that. I thought I'd never see you again, and it must have been fate to see you in the waiting area for my gate. I had to sit next to you and feel excited to see you again. I had to annoy you." I giggled when he said that. "And now that I've gotten to know you some and heard your laugh, and stuff about your crazy family and your likes and dislikes, I don't want to just let you go and I just had to know if it was a waste. Not that I wouldn't try to win you if you had someone."

"Really?" I asked. After just two hours I've come to really like Edward and would hate to hurt him if I did indeed have a boyfriend. And if I did, I would probably let Edward have his chance at winning me for himself. I didn't want to let him go either.

"Yeah."

"Flight 1901 is now boarding for the Bahamas. Please make your way to the gate," the overhead speaker said. Well… I guess it's time to board. To head to our destination. Now the only thing is if after we get off the plane, will we ever see eachother again? We just kept staring at eachother and I didn't know what to say at this moment.

I blurted the first thing I could and it wasn't the answer I wanted to give him. "I gotta use the bathroom!"

"OK…"

"I'll be right back. You could wait or you could board. I'd see you when we get off the plane, right?" And then I ran away in the direction of the restrooms. I don't know why I did it, but I did. I didn't even have to pee! I got to the bathroom and just stood there in front of the mirrors and just breathed, trying to collect my thoughts of what has happened in the last two hours since I've met Edward.

Did I want to see him again? Of course! Did I want to spend a future with him? Maybe… No! Not maybe! I wanted to see him again and try something out with him. I did. I needed to tell him that I did. These past couple hours were the best that I've spent with someone… even a complete stranger who I felt was like my best friend. I had to tell him I wanted more from him and that when we got off this plane I wanted to tell him that in a little less than two months I wanted to see him again. And definitely see him again during our stay in the Bahamas.

I left the bathroom and ran back to my gate, expecting to find him waiting… but he wasn't there. Well duh! You did tell him to board! Alright… I guess I'll just find my seat and pray I see him in the terminal when we land.

I showed my ticket to the flight attendants outside the gate and walked through that tunnel, reaching another attendant. She directed me to my seat and wished me a pleasant flight. I thanked her and headed in the direction she pointed in.

I reached my seat and tried to get my carryon into the overhead compartment, but I couldn't reach. "Excuse me?" I asked, not really looking at my companion who was sitting in the seat next to mine. "Do you mind helping me?"

"Alright… I was worried that I was stalking you. But now I should be worried that you're stalking me."

I looked down and saw the familiar bronze sex hair I've come to love and the deep green eyes that made me melt. Edward. He was sitting in the seat next to mine. This can't be coincidence, but Fate playing a very good hand for me and him.

"Weird, huh?" I smiled.

"Definitely. And yes… I'll gladly help you, Bella."

"Thanks, Edward." He got my bag into the compartment and let me pass him and get into my seat, the window seat. "So… I need to tell you something."

"Have you figured something out? Something involving me?"

"Yeah… I want you. I want to be with you. It's crazy that I feel this way after knowing you for so short a time, but I do. I'm drawn to you and feel like I know you already, that I'm comfortable with you. I don't want to let you go after this plane lands. I'm getting off this plane with you. I want to see you even during this short of a visit you're having and… I want to see you when I come back."

Edward smiled and let out a laugh. At first I thought it was directed at me, but then he eased my worry by saying, "Thank God!" and grabbing my head and kissing me fully on the lips. I returned the kiss just as eagerly. I didn't care that people were probably watching.

"Be mine?" he asked.

"Yes," I answered, kissing him again and letting him hold me for the whole flight.

Two months later…

I got off the plane and headed in the direction of the exit. Again I hated airports. The worst was getting through customs in the Bahamas airport… making sure I didn't smuggle illegal shit into the United States. I've got rum and other alcohol! That's it! And maybe a few corny souvenirs, but mainly alcohol! And then besides going through that and security, I was again on a delayed flight. But this time I didn't have anyone that I liked sitting by me as I waited or them sitting next to me on my flight.

No… I was stuck with a bunch of rowdy kids and a screaming mother in the terminal and a heavyset guy who nodded off after take off and then leaned his head on my shoulder and drooled on me. Eww! I couldn't wait to land.

There were a ton of people in JFK today and it was annoying trying to make my way out of the terminal. I had to stop and go, stop and go because of the amount of people crowding the place. I was getting fucking pissed off!

But all of it dissipated when I saw the one person I've longed to see for almost two months now. Edward.

He was there with a little sign in front of him saying 'Bella Swan'. I smiled and ran to him, dropping my shit and jumping into his arms. He and I kissed as if it's been forever since we've seen eachother. Well two months seem like forever to me.

I remember our brief time together in the Bahamas. He and I got off the less than three hour flight hand in hand and were shocked to see my family waiting for me right at the gate. Their mouths were dropped open. I greeted them and introduced them to Edward… who I met at the JFK airport not five hours before. My father was a little angry that I was already practically humping a guy who I've known for five hours, but after we spent time together, everyone, including my dad, really liked him.

During the two weeks Edward had to be in the Bahamas for his sister's wedding, I was almost a part of the whole thing! His family loved me, too! Edward begged me to be his date even if he was paired to walk with and sit next to Alice's best friend, Tanya, who was the maid of honor and truly believed that the MoH & best man hooked up all the time. I stopped that from happening when any time Edward was allowed to be out of his designated seat. We danced the whole time.

And Fate was with us again when I caught the bouquet and he caught the garter, following tradition and slipping it up my leg. Maybe there was a chance that I'd be the next to marry… and maybe it'd be with Edward.

Of course our time together was cut short because the next day he was on a flight back to New York and I was here for another month and a half. But we kept in touch via cell phone and Skype at night. At least there was no time difference I had to adjust to to speak to him.

I still enjoyed the time with my family, even if I did get annoyed at how crazy they sometimes were. We planned on maybe going there again 'cause it was a lot of fun and really beautiful.

But I missed Edward more. Which is why I was in his arms, kissing him like this and holding him tight to me. I didn't want to let him go in case this wasn't real. "I missed you, Edward!"

"I missed you, too, love. Ready to go?"

"Hell yeah."

We walked hand in hand to his car which was just one step further into our future.

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