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Edward's POV
It was Bella's birthday. I couldn't wait to see her. I swiftly put on the first clothes I found in my closet and sprinted downstairs and was out the door before Esme could finish saying good morning.
We got to school early and I parked my Volvo in the usual spot. Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper went to class, but Alice and I waited by the car for Bella.
After a while, I saw her noisy truck drive into the lot. She got out quickly, slamming the door of the Chevy.
I smiled as I saw her. I wonder if I'll ever be able to look at her without feeling extremely happy and without smiling. As Bella walked up, looking absolutely stunning as usual, she frowned as she saw Alice practically hopping with excitement and clutching a present.
Bella had a weird thing with presents. She didn't want us to give her anything for her birthday.
"Happy Birthday, Bella!" Alice said, prancing toward her.
"Shh!" Bella hissed, glancing around the parking lot.
Alice chattered about presents and the scrapbook and camera from Charlie and Renee, Bella's parents. I waited patiently, taking in her beauty as she walked toward me.
When she reached me I reached out my hand and she took in without hesitation, smiling beautifully. I squeezed her hand, gently, and I heard her heart stutter and miss a beat.
"So, as discussed, I'm not allowed to wish you a happy birthday, is that correct?" I said, as I traced her perfect lip line.
"Yes. That is correct." She said.
"Just checking." I ran my head through my hair.
It bothered me I wasn't allowed to celebrate her birthday. I wanted to make this day special.
"You might have changed your mind." I said. "Most people seem to enjoy things like birthdays and gifts."
Alice laughed. "Of coarse you'll enjoy it. Everyone is supposed to be nice to you today and give you your way, Bella. What's the worst that could happen?"
"Getting older." Bella said, unevenly
I felt a pang inside of me, and I fought to keep the smile on my face. Older. Bella getting older. It hurt me just to think of Bella getting older, and to know that I could not.
I forced myself to stay in the present.
"It's older than Edward." Bella was saying.
I sighed, feeling the pang inside again.
"Technically." Alice said, making her tone seem light. "Just by one little year, though."
Alice started to chatter about later today when Bella was supposed to be coming to our house.
"I thought my birthday was about what I want." Bella pouted.
"I'll get her from Charlie's right after school." I said.
"I have work." Bella said.
"You don't, actually," Alice said with a smug smile. "I already told Ms. Newton about it. She's trading your shifts. She said to tell you 'Happy Birthday.'"
"I- I still can't come over." Bella said, desperately looking for a good excuse.
She was so absurd and always unpredictable.
"I, well, I haven't watched Romeo and Juliet yet for English." Bella said, smiling slightly.
Alice snorted. "You have Romeo and Juliet memorized."
"But Mr. Berty said we needed to see it performed to fully appreciate it- that's how Shakespeare intended it to be presented."
I rolled my eyes, amused at her pathetic attempt at persuading us to not celebrate her birthday.
"You've already seen the movie." Alice said, narrowing her eyes.
"But not the nineteen sixties version. Mr. Berty said it was the best."
"This can be easy or this can be hard, Bella, but one way or the other-"
Hurriedly, I interrupted Alice before she could complete her threat.
"Relax, Alice. If Bella wants to watch a movie, then she can. It's her birthday."
"So there." Bella added, smugly.
"I'll bring her over around seven. That will give you more time to set up." I said, with a grin.
"Sounds good," Alice said. "See you tonight, Bella! It'll be fun, you'll see."
She smiled widely, gave Bella a kiss on the cheek and pranced away.
"Edward, please-" Bella started to beg.
I pressed a finger to her soft, warm lips. "Let's discuss it later. We're going to be late for class."
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