Authors note: there will be a link for Bella's blue dress on my profile soon(:

We arrived at the Cullen's house a lot quicker than we would have in my rusty old truck, which gave me even less time to gather together and prepare what I was going to say.

Edward pulled into the driveway to find Alice already waiting by the front door.

As I reached over to unlock the car door and step out into the gentle droplets of rain landing all over Forks, a strong hand pulled me back and secured me in my seat.

Edward and me sat there for what seemed like ages, just staring at each other. I guess we were communicating in our own special way. Maybe what was going on was a bit too much for words?

His eyes were hurt and frustrated, yet I could almost detect a glimpse of excitement. Why?

Eventually, knowing that Alice was outside waiting by the door, I broke the silence.

"What?" I asked innocently.

He didn't answer. Instead, he leaned forward and wrapped his long arms around my neck and pulled me against his chest.

It was just a hug, but it was so much more.

I couldn't even feel the gear stick and the cup holders digging into my leg and stomach. I just sat there, my arms around his back, and his around my neck, just hugging.

After a couple more seconds, the car door on Edward's side swung open, to reveal a dripping wet Alice, with a giant smile spread across her tiny, pixie cheekbones.

"Aren't you done yet?" she asked, in a joking manner.

I laughed and unravelled myself from Edwards embrace to follow Alice into the house.

Edward dragged me through the doorway.

As Alice shut the door behind me, I sucked in a huge breath.

Everything smelled so sweet. The flowers arranged on the table to form a stunning bouquet of red and green, the fresh smell of pine sneaking through the cracks in the windows which surrounded the entire downstairs, and the carpet, so clean and fresh, vibrating with movement occasionally if someone even breathed too quickly.

I think I'm already getting used to these vampire senses already. I suppose they adapt very quickly as well.

"Gosh Bell, you look a right stunner as a vampire," Alice beamed. But after a glance from Edward, quickly stated "not that you didn't before of course," with a sheepish smile.

I laughed.

Edward placed his hand on the small of my back, kissing me sweetly on the cheek, clearly sensing my discomfort.

"I'm taking Bella hunting, before we all sit down to talk. I was just wondering if she could borrow some of your clothes for the time being?" Edward asked Alice pleasantly.

"Of course," she stated, dragging me up the stairs.

I clearly had no choice.


Two minutes later, I glided down the stairs in what even I admitted to be an adorable, deep blue, silk dress and cute little light green foot pumps.

I watched Edward's eyes survey my entire body as I moved towards him, listening to his breath stutter and stop.

Well, as much as I didn't think it an appropriate dress to wear hunting, maybe it would have it's advantages…