Relatively Speaking

Summary: When Edward and Bella's flight is delayed due to snow blizzard, fate keeps bringing them together, but when they finally arrive home in New York they realize that maybe they're destined to be together.
Disclaimer: I unfortunately do not own any of the characters in this story, the amazing Stephenie Meyer does, so all credit goes to her.

Arrogant. But beautiful.

BPOV

I always hated airports and everything associated with them. Tourists, long queues, stressed parents with screaming kids, more queues. Since moving to New York the only way I could visit my mom in Phoenix was to fly. That was where I'd spent the last week visiting my mom in the sunny, warm Arizona. Which is why I was here, at this dreaded, overcrowded, stuffy airport. Being December the airport was busier than usual with people wanting to get home for the holiday season, luckily I'd allowed my best friend Alice Cullen to buy my ticket and of course only the best was good enough for her, so I was flying first class, which meant I could sit away from the hectic bustle of people and get a few minutes of peace in a secluded lounge with only a few other passengers. I joined the back of the short queue into the lounge.

"Good afternoon sir, may I see your ticket please?" the blonde air hostess smiled her over-rehearsed, over-friendly smile to the man in front of me. Judging from the suit, laptop bag and iPhone in his hand, I guessed he was on a business trip. The man put his small case down and felt all of his pockets looking for the small piece of paper, I sighed impatiently and rolled my eyes. You'd expect someone like him to be more prepared. Finally he handed his ticket to the woman and she checked it before allowing him through, I stepped forward and did the same and took a seat looking out the window at the planes waiting people to board.

The man who was stood in front of me had set his bags down on a seat opposite me and was currently pacing back and forth having a conversation on his phone, or more like an argument from the sounds of it. Obviously he was someone who got stressed by the idea of air travel "That's not my problem, I'm going to be back in New York in a few hours, surely it can wait until then?" the man almost growled down the phone and I have to say it did make me feel a little uneasy.

Mystery man turned and faced me and I got a glimpse of his face for the first time, his strange bronze colored hair was a tangled mess on top of his head, his eyes were a beautiful green color, his lips sat in a natural pout and everything was in proportion, he must have been about 6 feet tall and he seemed like the kind of person that would have an incredible body.

He was beautiful...Arrogant. But beautiful.

"Flight127 to JFK airport has been delayed due to bad weather, I apologize for any inconvenience"the voice over announced and an audible groan was heard around the lounge. I assumed the bad weather was in New York as it was lovely weather here. I pulled out my Blackberry Curve and dialed Alice's number.

"How was Arizona? Was it warm, did you meet any cute guys?" Alice answered the phone, she was never one for the simple hello.

"Yes it's warm and no I didn't meet any guys" I looked up to the good-looking, arrogant dick sitting across from me, he was using his laptop that was resting in his lap, he looked up and his green orbs met mine. I couldn't really talk about him when he was only a few steps away from me and looking at me "Listen Alice, my flight has been delayed so don't worry about coming to the airport to get me, I'll get a taxi home or something"

"Yeah I thought it would be delayed, it's like a blizzard here" Alice told me, trust it to snow in New York City the day I want to get home "Are you going to make it back in time for the party tomorrow?"

"Oh shit, I forgot about that" tomorrow night was the Christmas party held by Alice, she had one annually and this year was no exception.

"I have to go Bells, but keep me updated on your flight!" Alice called.

"Yeah, will do" I agreed and hung up when the line went dead. I slouched down in my seat wanting to get more comfortable, I could be here for a very long time. I went into my bag on the seat next to me and pulled out the worn out copy of my favorite book Wuthering Heights. I'd read it so many times the binding was almost non-existent and I could probably quote it word for word, but I needed something to distract me from the long hours ahead.

"Flight127 to JFK airport has been canceled due to bad weather. I apologize for any inconvenience caused, but please make your way to the help desk" the voice over announced and this time I joined in with the groans. I threw my book into my bag and rushed out of the lounge hoping to get to the help desk before all of the other passengers with children.

I finally found it after having to ask a couple of times and thankfully there wasn't much of a queue. I walked up to the desk and smiled at the bored looking woman behind the desk "Excuse me, my flight to JFK has just been canceled and I was told to come here" I wasn't sure why, I didn't need help. I could go back to my mom's or just wait until the snow was cleared enough for it to be safe for flights.

"We can offer you accommodation for tonight in one of the local hotels, otherwise you'll be here over night" the woman tapped at her keyboard looking completely uninterested in the fact my flight had just been canceled.

"You don't understand! I need to be back in New York tonight" I looked around and the green-eyed man from the lounge was standing next to me having a go at a very apologetic looking woman, she was quite young and looked to be doing as much as she could. I felt like saying 'she can't control the weather, we are all in this position so why don't you give the poor girl a break, accept a room and wait until tomorrow morning, you egotistical twat'

I refrained myself from doing so, but it was very tempting.

"I'm sorry sir, it's the best I can do" the woman opted for a more polite approach and I saluted her patience.

"Fine, book me in a room please" he ordered very impolitely.

"Here you go miss, the information for your hotel is in this booklet, you'll find taxi's outside the exit and we'll keep you updated on the status of your flight" I smiled and took the booklet from her wheeling my suitcase towards the exit. The humid Arizonian air that hit me when the automatic doors opened as I left the air-conditioned terminal made it feel near impossible that my flight had just been canceled due to snow. I set my case down and lent on the handle as I got out my phone and started typing a text.

Hey Alice, flights been canceled, let you know when I'm leaving Arizona xx

"You stupid piece of shit" I heard someone hiss and I looked around and saw the green-eyed-man standing not far from me, this time he seemed to be pissed off with his phone. I was pretty sure he was about to throw it on the floor, but stopped himself when he realized just how expensive the little device in his hand was "Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but is it possible I could borrow your cell or some money for the phone booth?"

It took a few seconds for me to realize that he was asking me "Oh err...yeah sure" I handed him my Blackberry and watched as he typed in a number and held up the phone to his ear, I looked to the road to give him privacy. I wasn't sure why, as I was going to hear everything he says.

"Hi my flight's been canceled" he sighed as the person on the other end answered "Yeah my phone died so I'm using someone elses...No I don't think so can you tell her that I'm sorry, but I don't think I'm going to be back in the city by tomorrow" the man put his hand on his hip clearly annoyed by what he was saying, he was a perfect example of the types of people who get stressed when flying "Alright, I'll see you soon...bye" he pulled the phone down and pressed the red button and held it out for me "Thank you"

"You're welcome" I took my phone and slid it in the back pocket of my jeans.

"I'm Edward" Edward smiled for the first time today. It was beautiful. Understatement of the century. As expected he had a full set of perfect white teeth and his laugh lines became visible. So he is capable of smiling.

"Bella" I answered smiling back.

"That's a beautiful name Bella" Edward rewarded me with a breathtakingly beautiful crooked smile that beat his normal smile hands down.

"Thanks" I smiled and fought back the blush that crept up to my cheeks. A taxi pulled up alongside us and stopped waiting for someone to get in. I'd never been so thankful for something in my whole life. Talk about perfect timing.

"Ladies first" Edward motioned towards the taxi and I smiled collecting my case and putting it on the backseat, I opened the door and paused. I couldn't just leave, but I couldn't give him a hug or anything as I'd only known him for what, about two minutes.

"Bye" I turned and smiled.

Bye? What the actual fuck. One of the best looking men you'd ever met in your life, that you're probably never going to see again and all you can think to say is bye? Good one Bella. I slid into the taxi and closed the door, Edward raised his hand and nodded as a goodbye gesture and the taxi drove off.

I left the weather forecast playing on the small TV as I got dressed preparing for what could possibly be one the longest days of my life. The snow still hadn't cleared from New York City so I wasn't very optimistic about getting home anytime soon. I dressed for comfort rather than fashion opting for a pair of sweatpants and hoodie along with the good old Ugg boots. After piling my hair on top of my head and securing it in a messy bun, I dragged my case out the door and down to the lobby.

I had just 12 hours to make it back to New York in time for Alice's Christmas party, I wasn't entirely sure I was going to make it and that would only result in me having to face a very unhappy pixie, which I didn't want. I handed my ticket to the overly friendly air stewardess and took my seat in the familiar lounge looking out at the waiting airplanes. My flight hadn't been canceled, yet. Touchwood. I checked my Blackberry and of course I had a text from Alice.

Bella! Please try and get home for tonight, I really want you there! Love you xxx

I'm trying Alice xx

"Good morning sir, do you have your ticket please" I looked around to the desk and saw Edward searching through his bag for his ticket. My breath hitched in my throat, he looked amazing in a blue checked shirt, gray knitted cardigan, baggy jeans and military style boots. Edwards hair was a complete mess as if he'd just rolled out of bed and somehow he managed to pull it off.

"Flight127 to JFK is now boarding"

I stood up and collected my bag walking towards the boarding gate, I handed my ticket to the woman "Have a nice flight"

"Thank you" I smiled back and walked to the plane. It made me feel a lot more optimistic when the planes engines were running, that was always a good sign.

The stewardess directed me to my seat and I walked down the aisle into the first class action and stopped at my seat. I went to lift my case into the overhead storage, but a hand caught mine. I looked up and saw Edward smiling at me. "You don't think I'm going to allow you to lift that?" Edward asked as he took my case out of my hands and effortlessly lifted it into the overhead storage holder. That confirmed my suspicions of him having an incredible body "Is this your seat?"

"Yeah, row 12 seat B" I confirmed by looking at my ticket.

"I'm row 12 seat A, the window seat" Edward grimaced when he looked at the window.

"You don't like window seats, I take it?" I asked with a sneaky smile.

"I'd rather not see how high we are" Edward chuckled.

"I'll swap with you" I offered and slid across to the window seat when Edward nodded, he slid in next to me and did his seat belt up "Do you not like flying?"

"I'd rather not fly, but it's the quickest way to get around, plus my job makes me have to fly places" Edward admitted.

"What do you do?" I asked curious, it must be a good paying job if the suit, iPhone, laptop and first class seat were anything to go by.

"I own my fathers business, organizing events" Edward answered "You?"

"I'm a waitress" I told him. Boring, I know.

"I'm guessing you work and live in New York then?" Edward asked.

"Yep" I nodded.

"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome aboard this Flight to JFK airport in New York City we are hoping to arrive at approximately 6pm and we apologize for any inconvenience the disruption of this flight has caused"

The flight passed by quickly sitting next to Edward, he was very easy to talk with we ended up having conversations about the most random things, I think we were annoying the man sat next to Edward, but we found it quite funny. I could see why our flight had been delayed as we were descending, New York was covered with a blanket of white snow and as the airport came into view the only thing visible was the black runway, either side was white for miles. Moments like this I was thankful for the invention of Ugg boots.

Edward stood up and got my case down from the overhead storage for me, when the door opened I shivered as the cold air filled the cabin, I followed Edward down the steps smiling as the white flakes floated down and landed in my hair and made Edwards bronze hair glisten, he paused at the bottom and waited for me and we walked across the snow covered airfield our feet crunching as we walked across the fresh snow.

"It was a pleasure sharing this journey with you, I want to see you again" Edward smiled as we waited by the exit, it was like a blizzard outside and I couldn't say no to this God stood in front of me.

"Yeah so would I" I returned his smile.

"Call me sometime" Edward handed me a piece of paper, I opened it and his number was scribbled on it.

"I will" I smiled, my phone buzzed in my pocket, I looked down and saw I had a text from Alice "I have a party to get too"

"Hmm me too" Edward rolled his eyes "Have fun and I'll see you around"

"Yeah, bye" I smiled and watched as Edward disappeared into the blizzard outside.

I was definitely calling him sometime soon.