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It's Bella and Edward's 6-month anniversary (dating, not marriage).

What does he have planned?

Do lemons come into play? Maybe. Check it out and find out.

BPOV

So this weekend is going to be my and Edward's 6-month anniversary. I'm really excited. I'm not expecting him to do anything but I know he will. Most guys forget when their anniversary is but Edward isn't "most guys."

It was early afternoon and I was at my house, in my backyard. I laid out a blanket to catch some sun. I'm not one for tanning but it was nice to have the warm sun shinning down on my skin. It's not very often that the clouds are gone, the sun is out and there are blue skies for miles.

While I was relaxing, almost asleep, I heard someone whisper my name. My head shot up and I took off my sunglasses. I looked over and along the edge of the tree line where the forest begins and I saw Edward. It didn't even occur to me that he couldn't come over and lay in the sun with me. I got up and walked over. He smiled at me and I could do nothing else but smile back.

I leaned in for a kiss and he quickly wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me in for a gentle, yet passionate kiss. I love him so much.

"I missed you," I confessed.

He chuckled. "Bella, you realize it has only been an hour, right?"

"I know." I looked down, "Are you saying you didn't miss me?" I looked back up. I wanted to tease him.

"Of course not. I mean of course I did." He let out a light sigh and smiled. "Ms. Swan you're putting words into my mouth again."

I couldn't help but giggle and lean in for another kiss.

"Can we take this somewhere else? Somewhere we can both lay out in the sun?" He gave me his beautiful smile and I couldn't help but agree.

"Alright, I'll be right back. I'm just going to grab my blanket for us to have something to lay on."

When I got back to the tree line Edward pulled me onto his back and took off. I knew exactly where we were going – our meadow. I loved saying that – our meadow.

When we got there it was beautiful. Everything about it was welcoming and comfortable. I laid out the blanket and sat down on it. Edward slowly did the same. We both decided to lay down and get more comfortable. It was silent for a few minutes before I began to talk.

"Edward?"

"Yes, my love?"

"Do you know what this weekend is?" I was trying to see if he remembered. I was 99.9% sure he would but I wanted to test him. He has perfect memory but you never know. With old age he may be slipping. I giggled to myself.

"What is so funny?" he asked with a smile.

"Don't try and change the subject." I smiled. "So, do you know what's happening this weekend?"

To get a better look at his face I decided to lay on my stomach with my forearms out and my elbows up, holding my top weight. I stared at him, waiting for him to start speaking.

"Um, well I know that I was planning on going to Port Angeles with Emmett and Jasper. They need to get something for Alice and Rose so they asked me to tag along. Why do you ask?"

What? Is he serious? "Oh," I replied in disappointment. "Are you sure there isn't anything else going on?" I don't know if he was teasing or his old age actually was catching up to him.

"I don't recall anything else. Should I be aware of something happening?" He looked confused.

Either he is a really good actor or he actually didn't remember. I mean he is a good liar; he's been doing it for years. I unintentionally started to pout. I quickly tried to change back to my content expression but it was too late.

I felt a cool breath in my ear while I was looking the other way. He started to whisper something. All I paid attention to was the way his breath felt on my skin. It was overwhelming.

He whispered while running his lips and nose in my hair and along my neckline. "Bella, you weren't be referring to a special, private occasion this weekend, were you?"

I quickly turned my head. He was smiling so I began to smile as well. Now, I was never one for gushy-girly romance but since I met Edward I didn't mind giving into those old repulsive occasions.

"Maybe," I replied.

Edward laid back down and so did I.

"Mm… I didn't think you'd remember Ms. Swan."

"Of course I'd remember. For a second there I thought your old age was catching up to you." I giggled again.

After I was done laughing I continued. "Are you questioning my desire for you Mr. Cullen?" I asked with a smirk.

"Of course not." He smiled at me. "I desire you way too much to ever forget such an important and lovely occasion."

"Good, so now we're on the same page." I was happy now that I knew he remembered.

"It looks like we are… to an extent."

"What do you mean?" I asked. I was a little confused.

"Well, I know you are not one that likes attention or gifts, but I want to ravish you with attention and possibly a gift or two." He gave me my favorite half smile and I gave an automatic smile in return.

"Okay, as long as the attention is from you and only you." I bashfully smiled. "But as for gifts, I'll make a compromise… you can give me something but it has to be something you know I'll love and cherish." I hesitated. "I mean anything you give me I'd love and cherish but you get what I'm saying. Right? What I mean is I don't want something like a diamond that you had quickly ran to the store to get because you ran out of ideas. I like things that actually mean something, not about what the cost is. Okay?"

"Okay." I could tell he was happy that I didn't start an argument over presents. I knew he was excited about this so I didn't want to cause any problems. He knew there was going to be a conflict with it but I'm sure he's glad it was quick and painless. "Besides, I already got your gifts and it seems I passed the requirements." We both smiled.

"But Edward… shouldn't I get you something? I feel bad not getting you anything but you are getting me something."

"Bella, you giving yourself to me unconditionally is all I want. Even with who and what I am, my crazy family, the life that I live – you stay with me and love me no matter what. That is more than enough." He smiled at me, love burning in his eyes.

"I love you so much." I couldn't help but stare into his eyes. It was like a trance.

"I love you too."

He leaned over and began to kiss me. But this time it was a little more intense. I liked it, a lot. I pulled away.

"Mmm..., someone's excited."

"You have no idea." He smiled.

We began to kiss again. I don't know how much time had past and frankly, I didn't care. I was in my favorite place with my favorite person. I was in pure bliss.

The weekend was here and I was getting nervous. I think Edward could tell. The school day has just ended and we were walking through the parking lot. He stopped me right before we got to the car and looked at me.

"Bella, what's wrong? You've been more quiet than usual all day."

"It's nothing. I'm fine. I'm just… I'm just a little nervous, that's all."

"Nervous? Nervous about what?" He seemed worried but also curious.

"It's stupid." I didn't know how to say it without feeling foolish.

"Bella anything you say to me isn't stupid."

I hesitated. "I don't know. I guess I'm just nervous about this weekend." I was embarrassed and wouldn't look at him.

"Bella, there is no need to be nervous. It is going to be just you and me and no one else. Okay?" He tried to make me feel better but that didn't alter my feeling of nervousness.

"Okay." I said with a fake smile.

He dropped me off at my house and said he'd stop by in a few hours. While Edward was gone I decided to do the unthinkable. I called Alice and asked her to come and bring outfits, make up, and any other beauty products she has to help make me look pretty. I also told her to be discrete and make up something in her head to show that she was just going shopping.

Alice got to my house in less than an hour. During that time I had shaved in the shower. I wanted to make myself feel pretty and be prepared incase something should happen during our private night.

Alice was at the front door and I told her to come in. She ran upstairs with a whole bunch of beauty products and clothing. She had a beauty kit that when she opened it layers and layers of make-up folded out. I was astonished. I never really used beauty products so I didn't know too much about what they included. She had a whole set of different nail polishes for my toes and fingers. And we can forget about the hairpins, clips, straighteners, curlers, and other equipment I didn't even know the name of. And last but not least, the clothes. She had dresses upon dresses and shoes upon shoes. This was going to be a long night.

"Alice this looks like a lot."

"Oh nonsense," she replied with a smile.

"What about Edward? I know he was planning on stopping by tonight."

"Well, what time is it?"

"It's 4:30pm."

"When does Edward usually come by?" she asked.

"Um, a little after dinner. Say 8pm or so. Why?"

"Well, it's 4:30 now and if we get started and do our practice run, I think we should be good." She was so happy. I was her Barbie for the night, and probably for an hour or so tomorrow during my and Edward's day together. Maybe if he sneaks out to prepare something then she can stop by and use her quick vampire speed to doll me up, so to say.

Alice was like lightening. She did my make up and it looked great. Not too much but made my eyes stand out and made my skin have a little more color to it. Usually the only color that would come to my skin was red for when I would blush.

Then we tried on shoes and dresses. I wanted something nice and casual but also something that would make Edward gasp. She knew exactly the dress. It was a nice cotton sundress. It was secure and tight around my boobs and some of my waist. Then it was loose and flowed nice with the wind the rest of the way down. It went to around my knee area. It reminded you of a summer-dress for a picnic. The straps went around my neck so that I didn't have to worry about the dress sliding down or the straps to keep falling off my shoulders. It was a navy blue but with an attached small black bow that went a little bit under my boobs. The shoes were comfortable but fancy. They were flats but fancy. Sort of like sandals.

She played with my hair real quick to just get an idea with what she wants it to look like. She'd actually fix it up tomorrow. I was fine with that. She was great at making anyone look beautiful so I trusted her. She knows my boundaries and my limits when it comes to what I wear.

It was almost 8pm so I knew Edward would come by for a few hours and then "leave."

Charlie was home and I made him a turkey sandwich with mash potatoes. I had a little bit but I was for some reason too nervous to eat a full meal. It wasn't even our anniversary night so I wasn't sure why I was anxious. I wonder what Edward will cook me. He doesn't have to cook anything but I am still curious. Maybe he's not cooking me anything but instead he is taking me out. The possibilities. But anything he does for me will be great.

Someone knocked on the door and I ran to answer it. Charlie, of course, didn't even budge while sitting on the couch. I just rolled my eyes and opened the door.

There he was, my greek-God. "How are you my love?"

"I'm fine. Better now." I smiled up at him and he did the same.

"How was your afternoon? Do anything?"

"My afternoon was… interesting." I wanted to tease him but he was getting no more out of me.

"Interesting how?" Now he was curious.

I just smiled at him and took his hand, to lead him through the kitchen. "Come on, let's go outback. Dad your dinner is in the microwave. Edward and I are going to go sit on the back patio."

"Okay. Thanks for the dinner Bells." I smiled when he said that. I didn't mind cooking for Charlie. I was grateful that I was able to live with him, so cooking him dinner a few times a week was fine with me. But it was nice to hear a thank you every now and then.

Once we were outback and the door was closed, I grabbed his face between my hands and kissed him. I could tell he was caught off guard but I didn't care.

"Well, I missed you too." He chuckled, surprised by my eagerness.

He went and sat in one of the patio chairs and as I was about to sit in the one across from him he grabbed my hand and pulled me onto his lap. I let out a giggle and laid my head on his shoulder. It was so beautiful out and we wanted to savor it while we could.

"You are so cute when you do that." The way he looked at me I could see love written all over his face. I hope he saw it on mine because I was feeling it too.

I smiled at him, "So, what are we doing tomorrow?" I wasn't sure if he is going to tell me or not. It's worth a shot. "I wasn't sure if we were going out to dinner or staying in? Are we going or doing something after dinner or we aren't? You know, things like that. I'm curious."

He smiled, "Hasn't anyone ever told you – curiosity killed the cat?"

"Mmm… I think I've heard that expression somewhere before…" I leaned in for a kiss.

"Well, I thought we could go out with the family. If that's okay with you." He had an unsure look on his face.

I was a little caught off guard. I thought it was just going to be him and me. I was hesitant. I have to put on a believable face. "Sure. That sounds… great." Wow I was a horrible liar.

"Okay, that's great. I wasn't sure if you'd be okay with it but since you are, I'll let everyone know." He had a smile on his face and that's all I cared about.

EPOV

Wow, I can't believe that she said she was okay with doing dinner with my family. She must really love me. But she is a horrible liar. I could tell by her expression she was caught off guard. Oh Isabella Swan, are you in for a big surprise. I had a devilish smile on my face but her head was under my chin so she couldn't see it.

After a little while it was completely dark out and the mosquitoes were bothering Bella. We decided to go in and it was time for me to "leave."

I ran home since I wouldn't be going back to Bella's for a few hours.

"So Edward, did you really tell Bella that we were all having dinner together?" Alice asked as if she didn't know the answer already.

"She said it was okay but I could tell she was lying."

"That's our Bella. Always wants to please everyone else." She smiled while she said it, knowing that she spoke the truth.

"Well tomorrow it is going to be different. I'm going to be catering to her tomorrow, as she will not be taking care of anyone else, not even me. She won't like it but I'm going to stand my ground." Toward the end I was a little skeptical. When Bella felt strongly about something she didn't always back down. I'm hoping that she'll let it slide tomorrow.

"Don't worry Edward, I'll put in a good word to let her know to ease up tomorrow and go with the flow. Okay?"

"Thanks Alice."

I went upstairs to change the sheets and to clean up my room. I wanted it to be perfect for after dinner. I'm going to get some candles and light them tomorrow so that as we lay in bed her skin will glow from the flickering of the candlelight. She will look even more radiant than she does every single day.

I'm so glad I don't say these type of things out loud because if my brothers would hear any of this they'd make fun of me for the rest of my existence. That reminds me, I have to remind everyone that tomorrow I need them to leave the house until the following day. Bella loved coming over but she feels uncomfortable being fully open about things because she knows everyone can hear her. This way no one will be around to interrupt us or eavesdrop. I know she'll say that they didn't have to leave but I'm sure she'll really appreciate it, as will I.

It was almost 10pm so I decided to head over to Bella's for the night.

BPOV

"Dad, I just wanted to let you know tomorrow I'm spending the day with Alice and then I'm going to stay over her house to have a 'girl's night' as she likes to call it. Is that okay?"

He looked at me, "Is Edward going to be there during the night?" He had a serious look on his face.

"No dad, Edward and his brothers are going away for the weekend. They are leaving early tomorrow morning."

"Alright then. I'm leaving here early for fishing all day tomorrow so I'm glad you'll have company."

"Okay, good night. Love you. "

"Love you too Bells."

I ran upstairs to see my favorite person in the world.

There he was, lying on my bed, looking perfect as ever. I sighed and ran over to him.

"Hey" I calmly said.

"Hi."

"You haven't been here long have you?"

"Nope just got here." Wow he looked beautiful with the moonlight reflecting off of his perfect marble skin.

"So I know that we have plans for tomorrow night but are we doing anything tomorrow day?" I was curious. I thought it'd be good to be prepared for anything. You never know. I never really heard what vampires did on their anniversaries.

"Sure. I thought you could sleep in and get your beauty rest. And then I'd cook you breakfast." I was ready to object but he cut me off. "And then I thought we'd go to the meadow for a little bit. The weather is supposed to be nice."

"That sounds great. I can't wait." I was so happy. So what if we had to eat dinner with the rest of the Cullens. I loved his family and if this is what he wants then I am happy to go along with it.

I was really tired so I gave him a kiss goodnight and fell asleep.

I woke up in the morning and thought it was like any other Saturday but then I realized it was officially our anniversary! I jumped up in excitement. I had a big grin on my face and then realized Edward was looking at me. I felt like a moron. I probably looked like a fool. I blushed and put the covers over my head.

"What was that all about?" he curiously asked.

"Nothing" is what it sounded like since it was muffled under the covers.

"It didn't seem like nothing. You seemed really excited. What could you be so excited about?" I knew he was teasing me.

I took the blanket off my head and just looked at him with a smile. He had made his way over to my bed.

"So, are you hungry? Charlie is gone so I can go down and make you whatever you want."

"Well, usually I am not one for breakfast but last night I didn't really eat dinner so I'm starving."

"Bella, you really should eat –" I cut him off by putting my finger over his lips to 'Shh" him. He was about to give me a lecture about the importance about eating dinner.

"Edward, let it go. It's breakfast so why don't we focus on that, okay?" He nodded.

"As I was saying, I could really go for some pancakes." I smiled and licked my lips. I think that alone said how hungry I was. He smiled back and ran downstairs.

I went to the bathroom and fixed my wild hair. I headed downstairs and he was already done the pancakes.

"Geez Edward. They're done already? How long was I up there?" He just laughed and guided me to the kitchen table.

As he put the pancakes on the table I leaned over and kissed him. "Thank you so much, you know you didn't have to do this." He smiled and nodded.

"While you eat, if you don't mind, I was going to go home and get changed really quick. Okay?" he asked.

"Of course go ahead." He'd probably be back in twenty minutes anyways.

I quickly dialed Alice and asked her to come by before Edward got home but to take a different route so they wouldn't cross each other. She was at my house in 5 minutes.

"Alice, I need you to help me pick out something for our day together. We're going to the meadow so I need something comfortable but really pretty. And my hair, do you think it is okay?"

She quickly told me what to put on. She did light make up around my eyes and then straightened my hair, really fast might I add. She had already done my toe and finger nails so that was crossed off the list. I quickly hugged her and thanked her and then ran into the bathroom to change.

About 5 minutes later I heard Edward knock on the bathroom door telling me he was back. I calmly said, "Okay, I'll be right out and then we can go." Little did he know that I was a little dressed up. Nothing too fancy, just cute jean shorts with a fitted V-neck button down shirt. She also gave me a cute headband that matched the shirt to pull some of my hair back. And my favorite, flat shoes for walking in the grass. I took a deep breath and then stepped out of the bathroom. Edward was use to seeing me in jeans, sneaks, and flannel shirts. Anything other than that is dressed up to me.

When Edward saw me I saw a smile on his face as he took me in. He darted over to me, cupped my face, and told me how beautiful I looked. I, of course, blushed and he let out a chuckle and said, "Okay, I'll try and keep the compliments to a minimum. I know you don't like all the attention. But no promises." He then kissed me before we headed out to go to the meadow.

MEADOW

Edward carried me bridal style to the meadow. I had a blanket and a basket on my lap. We arrived to the meadow shortly after we left.

"Edward it's so beautiful out. I couldn't ask for better weather." I looked at him and he looked at me.

I continued to talk. "I can't believe it's our 6 month anniversary. I've never had one before." I giggled.

He chuckled. "Neither have I."

"I have to say Edward, I have no idea why you didn't have a steady girlfriend when you were human. I'm sure all the girls were secretly crushing on you." I gave him a smile.

"Maybe." He gave his famous half smile in return. "I'm not sure. As you know, I don't remember much."

"Well I'm sure there were plenty that would have done anything just for you to say 'hi' to them. Even to be inches away from you." He chuckled.

I continued to speak. "Is there anything you do remember? It would bother me if I didn't remember much."

I started to get lost in my thoughts while lying down with my hands behind my head, staring at the sky. "I wonder what it was like living in that time era. And how relationships were between teenagers. Or what school was like and just society all together." I began to talk again. But he cut me off.

He chuckled. "Bella, are you talking to me or yourself?"

I giggled. "I'm not really sure." I paused. "Can you answer any of those questions?"

He pondered for a moment. And then he began to speak.

"Well as for relationships, it wasn't as complicated as today is. I mean, I don't have a lot of experience in that area but I do remember the general view of relationships."

I turned on my side so I could look at him while I was still lying down. "And what did they consist of?"

"Well, for starters, holding hands was a big step…" I took his hand and intertwined my fingers with his. He smiled. "…any physical contact was a big step in the 'relationship'. Kissing was a whole other level…" I leaned over some and kissed him gently. "…Kissing I guess can be seen as to what sex is to today's era. I think at least. In the physical and emotional aspect." I giggled. He questioned himself on that comment because he doesn't have much experience with that subject.

"If that's the case, can you imagine what sex was in your era? Regarding the 'level' in the relationship."

"Well, it's simple. It was only acceptable to have sex after marriage."

"Yeah and if you had sex before marriage or became pregnant, the girlfriend suddenly is visiting her aunt on a farm out in Nebraska for 9 months." I smirked at him.

He laughed. "Exactly." He knew what I meant.

"I wonder how time changes? You know, why before divorce and sex before marriage was out of the question, yet anymore people are married one day and divorced the next."

"I'm not sure. I don't think they have an exact answer for that. People just say 'times have changed'."

"Well they most certainly have." I couldn't stop smiling.

"So what did you pack for our little trip up here?"

"Well, I brought some lemonade for you if you get thirsty. I know you ate pancakes a little while ago so I packed some light snacks. In case you got hungry."

"That's very kind of you. Thanks." I leaned over and kissed him. He held my face to give me a deeper kiss. I decided to use my tongue and he did the same. Then he released. I knew why. I didn't fight it. But in my defense, he started it so he should finish it. But I'm not going to go down that road; it will get us nowhere. I giggled.

"What's so funny?"

I smiled. "Nothing."

"Bella, you can't laugh and not explain yourself."

"Well, guess what, I am." I laughed.

He growled. "Oh stop Mr. Have-to-know-everything-Bella's-thinking." I stuck my tongue out at him.

"It drives me crazy."

"Welcome to the club." I gave him a pleasing smile.

He moved on. "Are you thirsty?"

"No, it's okay. I'm fine."

"Bella, the sun is shining brightly and you have some sweat on your forehead…" I cut him off.

"Aw really? Gross. Sorry." I wiped some off.

He chuckled. "Bella, I don't care if you are a little sweaty. I just meant that I think you need a drink to cool yourself off."

"Okay, fine. To make you happy I'll take some lemonade," I said in a teasing tone.

"Thank you."

I took a swig. "Mm… that's good. Did Esme make that?"

"Yup."

I giggled.

"And what is so funny? And you have to tell me this time." I loved driving him crazy like that.

"Well, I just find it interesting how Esme can make great food and drinks yet she has no idea if it turns out right or if it's actually edible."

"Yeah, I'm not sure." He chuckled. "I guess she has a gift."

"Well, it appears so." Esme is a wonderful mother. I'm glad she has some type of children to take care of. I know it makes her happy so I guess I'm fine with her doing these types of things for me.

As I was drinking my lemonade Edward became quiet.

I looked at him. "Edward, you're being more quiet than usual. Is there something on your mind?"

He pondered. "No. I mean yes. I want to give you your first gift."

I sighed. He looked at me. He knows I'm not fond of gifts but this is really important to him so I promised myself not to make a big deal out of it.

"Wait, first?"

"Yes. First. And don't say anything more."

"Okay, okay." I giggled. Like I said, I'm not going to ruin it.

He took out a small thin box. It was wrapped so nicely it looked like a professional did it.

I undid the bow and opened the box. It was in a fancy jewelry case. After I opened it I gasped.

"Edward, it's beautiful, what is it? I mean I know what it is but it's different, so unique and old-fashioned." I had the biggest smile on my face. Who knew, I, Isabella Swan, would get chocked up over jewelry.

"It was my mother's."

"Your mother's? Wow. I can't believe this."

"I put the diamond on a bracelet so you could wear it." He clipped the bracelet around my wrist.

"Edward, this is so beautiful. I can't believe your giving me something so precious and meaningful. I'll cherish it forever."

He kissed me passionately. When he let go of my lips I leaned into him, feeling the jewel on my fingertips, admiring the craftsmanship and beauty. Knowing this was in his family and it use to be his mothers made me feel more important to him then I ever have.

Things went well in the meadow. See how the rest of the weekend goes.

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