Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of TVD or Twilight
I laughed as I saw Edward's face scrunch up as I turned down the radio. "Edward, you have to broaden your horizon." I said as I hummed the Cardi B song in my head.
"That was… vulgar. I have no other words to describe it." Edward glanced at me.
"Well, that song just placed #1 on billboard charts. You got to get with the new generation." I joked as swiped through the Wattpad stories to pick to read for the rest of the journey to Seattle.
"I quite remember that I was extreme romantic with my piano melodies, which you love." Edward smiles lightly as he gave me a side eye.
"That doesn't mean you can't drop some hot rhymes! Kidding!" I laughed at our goofiness.
We sat in silence for a few moments. "Sooo-" I started to be cut off.
"I'm not telling you where we are going, Bella. Plus, we are going to have stop to get you some comfortable shoes, because we will be walking around downtown." Edward commented.
Edward clasped his hand around mines as leaned back against my seat.
"I remember this road trip with my mom to Tucson. God, the vineyards and the country altogether was amazing. I had no idea what that culture was about, but experiencing it for the first time. No words. After my mom died, I spread her ashes there on the countryside. It was one her favorite places." I said as I smiled.
"My family and I usually avoid sunny places, but we could plan to visit." Edward commented.
I nodded my head as I switched my IPhone to selfie mode. I took pictures of us, knowing he couldn't escape or hide. I pulled back as swiped through the selfies and picked the one for the locked screen.
"You are just as bad as Alice, I swear." Edward laughed as he took the exit to Seattle for downtown.
Edward parked his Volvo In side parking structure for the day. I slid on my coat, then taking his hand in my own. For the first round was going to the zoo. My heart just melted as the zoo keeper allowed the Capuchin monkey to be held by Edward. Nysami the monkey, climbed all over his shoulder and head. I couldn't help but put snacks in his front pocket, taking pictures of the duo.
I held Nysami for about ten minutes they moved on from us. We stayed around to at least four, before leaving the zoo. We walked around the downtown areas, going into boutiques, buying something for all my friends back home.
I picked out a cashmere cardigan that I particularly liked. "Edward, I think this cardigan will look good on you." I flipped the collar to check the size. I felt hands on my waist, a head looking over my shoulder.
"I like it, mini Alice." Edward laughs lightly as I mocked frown at him.
"And here I try to be a sweet girlfriend and this is how I get treated." I turned around in his arms, but my eyes locked on a girl across the isle from me. Her bubbly laughter echoed in my head.
"Elena, come up here and dance with me!" The blonde laughed as she danced on top of the bar.
I laughed as I jump on top with her and started to play air guitar, just being silly. We sung soo off key to Maroon 5 'Animal'. The bar patrons cheered for us as we jumped from our stage.
We tucked away into a nearby booth. "Care, have you been okay? Is it about Tyler?" I asked as I took in Caroline's expression.
She pushed her hair back in frustration. "He hasn't called me in a month. I know he is trying to break the sire bond, but I just want to know that he is okay. Plus, we didnt leave off on the best of terms." Caroline wiped her teary eyes, then taking a shot.
I moved the bottle of liquor, with obvious protest, out of Care's reach. I clasp her hands in mines. "Care, look at me." I say.
Caroline rolls her eyes at me, knowing I was about to give my infamous mini speeches. "Care, Tyler loves you and I know if he could, he would be here by your side. And if things somehow don't end well that its going to hurt, but Caroline, you are one of the strongest person I know. You are an amazing person all around and any guy would be lucky to have you. A Hail Mary for Klaus." I laughed at her alarmed expression.
"Whether you want to admit it or not, I can see the crush that you have -"
"I do not have a crush on Niklaus Mikaelson! Maybe I need to take that bottle back." Caroline laughed. Her laughed became distorted as her face became nothing but a blur.
I snapped back to reality as I looked up to see strangers faces looking down upon me, but soon Edward's face stood out. My eyes looked around to see that I was on the ground.
"Bella, are you okay?" Edward pulled me up gently, cradling my head.
"What happened?" I rubbed at my temples as I was hoisted from the ground, into bridle-styled carry in Edward's arms.
"It's something we can discuss later. Are you okay?" Edward's golden eyes bored down at me with such intensity. It was kind of a turn on. I shook my head at my train of thought.
"I'm fine, Edward. We can finish our day, I promise." My hand caressed his face to calm him down.
A stiff nod, he made the movement to leave. "Wait! We forgot the gifts." I said as I found extremely cute baby set for Angela that I did not want to leave. I motioned to be put down.
"Okay, stay here while I go pay for the gifts." I went to protest that I can pay for it, Edward glared at my hands and decided not push the issue. With a moment to think to myself, I tried to remember the girl from the vision. Caroline? I couldn't recall meeting this woman.
I felt a trickle from my nose. I patted above my lip to pull back to see blood, only to soon feel a light throb in my head. I take a tissue out of my purse, hurriedly wiping at my nose. I looked for a trashcan, soon spotting one, but was startled as Edward
Came into view. I tossed the tissue behind me.
"I'm taking you home, Bella. You look exhausted after that… episode." Edward lead me out the store.
I wrapped my arms around his neck, stopping him in his path. I pulled him into a kiss, just a simple kiss that sent my heart into overdrive. I pulled away with slight hesitation as I looked into his eyes.
I smiled as I cuffed my curls behind my ear. "Edward, I'm fine. I promise. I want to enjoy this day with you." I said, then a quick peck to his lips, then I wrapped my arm around his.
I smirked. "Lead the way, my love."
I moaned happily as I ate the last bite of the Triple Chocolate Cheesecake. Edward sipped on his blood that he kept in a thermo.
"How did he even get past Alice with that one? Better than that, how is Emmett still alive?" I laughed to point of tears as I imagine Alice running after Emmett with green hair.
"We still don't know to this day but that lead her to cut her hair, but ever since she kept it short." Edward watches me.
"How is Emmett these days? We've barely spoken since he left and he avoids me like I'm a plague." Edward asks.
I sighed. "He tries to acts like he is okay, but I can tell that he is not, but he is definitely better since he first came. How is Carlisle and Esme? I know that Rosalie was their daughter." I asked, curling my hand against his.
"They don't talk about it, unless she shows on our radar, but I know they are trying to figure out how to help her." Edward commented.
My words trailed off as I seen the last of the patrons leave the establishment. I watched as employees slide tables around to make space. I frowned as I saw that it was only 8:30 p.m.
"Ummm, we might have clear out. I think they are closing early." I commented as went for my purse.
"No, I paid to closing hour for a special event. I think you will enjoy this." Edward said as he patted my hand.
"Not that I haven't enjoyed myself but why the small celebration." I smiled as the lights dim and add on lights concentrated specific spot.
"A early birthday gift from myself. I'm sure my family would want to do something along with yours. Plus, we haven't had time to ourselves since the incident with your grandfather. The show is starting." Edward kissed my hand, turning towards the stage.
You walked in
Caught my attention
I've never seen
A man with so much dimension
My eyes widened when Ariana Grande stepped into the makeshift stage light. God, she is gorgeous! I pushed down my inner fangirl as I watched her perform 'Daydreaming'
I mouth the words as she sang beautifully, high ponytail swaying with every pivot. Male dancers came from the side rooms, making their way to me.
I covered my face as the light focused on me, burning red as men danced in a circle around me, holding rose stems.
I felt my smile widen as Ariana made her way closer. I couldn't believe my night.
I talk excitedly as Edward flew down the highway back home.
"How did you manage to get her to perform? Sure, she didnt have the time to do a personal appearance." I asked on cloud nine. I made the selfie between the star and I as my locked screen.
"I saved her from an attack about two years ago and she wanted to pay me back. And my girlfriend so happened to be a major fan. See how life works out." Edward said as he took the exit to Forks.
"Well, today has been really great, but I have a crazy friend texting me nonstop." I turned around to see the familiar road leading home, probably a mile out from Edward's home.
"Pull over here." I said as I plugged in my IPhone aux cord. Edward slowed to a stop, before turning to me.
"What's wrong?" He asked.
I smiled. "Go stand in the road." I ordered as I flicked through my songs. I smiled as I picked a song. I turned up the volume as Anita Baker 'No One In The World'. I sat my phone on the dashboard, then went to Edward who was looking curiously at me.
I held my hand to him. "Dance with me." Without another word, he twirled me into his arms. I giggled as I turned to face him as we rocked to the soft melody.
Loneliness has opened my eyes
I've tried every love I could find
Still I can't get you out of my mind
Cause there's
No one in the world, to hold me
No one in the world's gonna move me
No one in the world can love me like you do baby
Every time I'm with someone
Loving you, yes I want to run, I want to run back to your arms again
Ain't no one in the world (no one in the world)
Loves me like you do
I sung along with the song as Edward waltz with me across the road. He lifted me up to twirl me around as looked down at him with a big, goofy smile. I couldn't remember the last time I was actually happy.
"Is it bad I don't want to go back home? Just to stay in your arms forever?" I said as I pressed my head against his.
"I can't think of anything better than this." Edward dipped me in his arms as Anita hit the high note.
Suddenly, the music cut off as my ringtone blared through the speakers, knowing it was my father from the ringtone.
I groaned loudly as I chose to ignore it, but Edward being himself went for the phone. He answered, the phone on speaker.
I felt a tingle as I felt as if someone was watching me. I frowned as I looked around as subtle as possible, but seen nothing. I jumped as Edward appeared.
"Sorry. We should go. Your father didn't sound all that happy." Edward lead me to the car, the feeling forgotten. The rest of the car ride was quiet as we held each other hand.
We turned down the dirt path ten minutes later, already seeing my father in the window of the house. I wish he would just lay off. The engine turned over after Edward removed the key.
"Tonight was really perfect and I loved every minute. I probably won't see you tomorrow, because I'm going to hang out with Charlie, among other things." I said, exiting the car as Edward held the door open.
I linked my arm with his as we walked to my front door. "We will probably do more searching for Rosalie, so it works out. See you at school." WIth a quick kiss to the cheek, he watches as I go in before making his leave.
At the moment, I was on cloud nine, but blush red to see everyone in kitchen, especially Emmett making kissing faces at me.
I rolled my eyes, but couldn't help but laugh.
