A/N
Thank you for reading and reviewing. Am slightly overwhelmed since I was not sure anyone would.
Windchymes takes my scattered thoughts and organizes them into something readable. Sheviking and Kitkat681 are much needed supporters and bad behaviour encouragers. I adore all of them
And some housekeeping: I own nothing. Nothing to do with Twilight or its success. I have a pair of fuzzy blue socks I am fond of though.
And yes Bella has blue eyes. Fiction. Edward is not a vampire here either.
Nervously I cleared my throat and she glanced up eyes widening as she realized I was standing there, at her table. No doubt I looked as much of an idiot as I was feeling.
"Sorry to bother but we are rather full, mind if I sit here?"
Her lovely eyes widened in panic for a second then she nodded. "Okay, um, I mean sure. " But I noticed her glancing around as if to ensure I was indeed telling her the truth.
Sitting down quickly before she could change her mind I immediately pushed the plate towards her and said in a rush "Look I know you said no, but these are a new item and I want people to try them... could you maybe just give one a taste ? Really it would help me out. Please? "
I watched as she paused, and then pulled the plate towards her. And raised the scone and took a hesitant bite. She smiled. "This is really good. Really good. But tell me, are all coffee baristas this anxious about their baked goods?" She grinned, actually grinned, and for a second her eyes shone with mischief.
"No, but owners are," I grinned back. "This is my place. My chef likes to try out new items and this is his latest one… raisin cinnamon scones. And by the way... I'm Edward." I rambled on, sticking my hand out to shake hers. I could feel her hesitation immediately. My hand was still stuck in mid-air, wanting to feel hers clasped within it. But as I slowly began to withdraw my hand, she seemed to make up her mind about something and reached out to take mine. As my larger hand clasped her much smaller colder one, she said the words I had been waiting to hear for so many weeks.
"Hello Edward…I'm Bella. "
Bella…. How perfect.
End Note… not a bad start. She did not run away screaming anyway. That's always a plus. Right ?