Chapter 4

My head was throbbing horribly when the car came to a stop. Edward came to my side, opened the door, and took me in his arms and packed me. I kept my eyes closed from fear of becoming sick. I had gotten lucky on the way back and the trash bag hadn't been used. I felt him packing me up a set of stairs and he opened the door of the house with only one hand, keeping me safely against him as he packed me into the house.

I opened my eyes when I felt him lay me down on a very plush bed. Looking around the room I could see we hadn't went to Charlie's, instead we were in his room.

"Edward," I said as I sat up.

"What is it, love," he said as wrapped his arms around me.

"I think you should take me home," Charlie didn't know that I was staying here, he would be worried.

"You're staying the night," he said simply.

"But what about Charlie?"

"He knows,"

"He does" I asked a little angrily. How could my own father let two girls take me out to get drunk?

"Well, he knows you're here." He clarified. My head was spinning and throbbing all at the same time.

"Edward,"

"Yes?"

"I need to go to the bathroom,"

"Ok," He said. He let me go and I got off the bed. My legs were still weak but I was able to make it into the bathroom. I closed the door and headed directly to the toilet. Yet another wave of sickness hit me and I again found myself on all fours. I had locked the door, but of course, Edward had come in.

"Are you ok?"

"Yes, no, I don't know," I said as I shook. Flushing the toilet, I attempted to stand. Seeing that I was having trouble, Edward came to my rescue.

"I think you should try to sleep,"

"I don't think I can," My head was killing me, my stomach still unsure, how was I going to go to sleep?

"You can try," he said as he took me back to his bedroom. He put me back and the bed. Wrapping me in the covers he took me in his arms and started humming my lullaby. I listened to his velvety voice and I found myself becoming drowsy. My eye lids began to flutter as I drifted helplessly to sleep. The last thing I remembered was the cool touch of his lips on my forehead.

The next morning, or should I say afternoon, was not pleasant. I woke up with a terrible headache and I felt as if I had been hit my something hard.

"Hello sleepy head," Edward greeted me as my eyes opened.

"What time is it?"

"Oh, about two,"

"What?" I asked as I sat up way to quickly. My head swam horribly. Putting both my hands on the side of my head, my vision began to become clear.

"Are you ok Bella?" he asked as sat next to me on the bed.

"Just hung over," I groaned. I thought the full effects of the night before would surely be worn off by now. But unfortunately I was not that lucky.

"Can I get you something?" he asked as he pulled me into his lap. I rested my head against his cool body and instantly felt better.

"Just stay still," He became hard as stone as I rested my head against his chest. Hearing his rhythmic breathing, my headache slowly subsided. Then there was a knock at the door.

"Go away Alice!" Edward yelled in return.

"Ouch," I complained rubbing my head. I couldn't believe a voice so beautiful could hurt so much.

"Sorry love," he said as he kissed my forehead.

"Do you have any Tylenol?" I asked as I looked up at him.

"I'm sure Carlisle does,"

"I've got some," Alice called from behind the door.

"Fine," I said quietly. She came in cheerfully and handed me the medicine with a glass of water.

"Thanks," I grumbled as I accepted it. Putting the pills in my mouth, I followed it with the water. Handing her back the glass I rested my head back against Edward and closed my eyes.

"Sorry Bella,"

"I don't want to talk about it right now Alice," I groaned.

"Ok," she replied hurtfully. I heard her walk out of the room closing the door behind me.

"Bella," Edward said quietly.

"Yes?" I asked in little more than a whisper.

"She is really sorry," I knew deep down Edward was right. I just didn't feel like moving at the moment.

"I know," I heard him chuckle lowly.

"What's so funny?" I asked.

"Nothing," he about choked.

"Edward," I said as I turned to look in his eyes. He was busting now. His laughter filled the room. Despite my horrid headache, I enjoyed the sound.

"It's just I saw Alice's thoughts when she entered the room," Oh no! What could he have seen?

"Oh no!" I groaned.

"I didn't know you could move like that,"

"Edward!" I exclaimed my face as red with embarrassment. I would normally never do that, and I would certainly never want him to see it.

"What, it was cute," he said as his cool hand rubbed against my glowing cheek.

"No, it was embarrassing,"

"You dance, um, well,"

"I do not,"

"Ok, but it was interesting,"

"Edward," I groaned as I buried my head against his chest. He was not meant to see that. My face was fully ignited in embarrassment. I wasn't for sure how big of a fool I had made myself, but I was sure it wasn't good.

"Bella, sweet heart, don't be embarrassed," He comforted. I felt him kissing the top of my head.

"How can I not be?" I asked head still hid.

"You didn't know what you were doing," he laughed.

"Obviously,"

"So, I'm taking it you don't want any drinks at the wedding," he laughed.

"Definitely not," He was laughing again. I smiled against his chest. I guess it was quite amusing. I laughed a little at myself as I thought of the image of my dancing.

"Are you laughing?"

"No," I lied as I continued to giggle. His cool hand was under my chin and he tilted my face up to his. He looked at me and I couldn't manage to keep a straight face. I burst out laughing and he joined in.

"You are too," he laughed as he watched me giggle. The sound of our laughter filled the room. My headache had subsided and I felt myself enjoying the laugh.

Our laughter finally subsided and I looked into his intensely beautiful butterscotch eyes and felt them burn into my soul. He had my heart and soul forever. There could never be anyone else for me-he was my one and only.

"I love you Edward," I said still gazing into his golden pools.

"I love you Bella," he said and tilting my chin slightly he bent down and kissed me slowly. His chilly lips felt wonderful on mine. His breathe smelled amazing-he was amazing. My heart beat was steadily quickening, my breathing non existent.

"Breathe Bella," he said as he held me to his chest. Taking a couple of deep breathes; I listened to his breathing. I felt him smelling my hair.

"What are you thinking love?" he asked bringing me from my trance.

"Of you," I replied.

"What about me?" he asked chuckling.

"Of how perfectly wonderful you are,"

"My sweet Bella, you are wonderful,"

"I am just human,"

"You are my heart and soul, you are my everything," Edward said so intensely that I had to look up at his face. His eyes were almost burning, his expression serious.

"You are my everything Edward. Without you I would have no existence," I said finally. His expression changed dramatically. It wasn't a happy one, more of a thoughtful one.

"Bella, as much as I have fought against it, as much as I have tried not to give into it, I want you forever," he admitted. This made my heart grow inside my chest. He wanted me forever, he wanted me. He would be mine, and I would be his-forever.

"Forever Edward," I repeated. It sounded wonderful. Not only would I spend a lifetime with him but many more over.

"Forever Bella,"

"That's all nice and sweet, but we have things to do," Alice interrupted. She was standing in the door and looking thoroughly amused by us.

"Alice!" I groaned. Edward laughed quiet loudly.

"What?" I asked.

"You should go with her,"

"Oh, but why?" I whined. I wanted to stay in his arms for the rest of the day.

"Trust me, ok?" He looked down at me and his eyes met mine. He dazzled me easily, not that I objected.

"Alright,"

"You, in the shower," Alice ordered. I looked at Edward and before he let me go he kissed me. Not as intensely as the first kiss, but it was special to me all the same. He sat me carefully on the ground and slightly swaying from being left light headed from the kiss I went to take my shower.

After an hour of Alice grooming and dressing me I was ready. She had picked out the most ridiculous short red dress for me to wear. I felt completely uncomfortable. I walked out of her bedroom and unexpectedly found myself in a pale of cold steel arms.

"Bella, you look absolutely amazing," Edward crooned in my ear. He kissed my neck slowly and my knees knocked together.

"Are you alright love?" he asked still kissing my neck.

"Y-yes," I stuttered coming out of the temporary comma that he had put me in.

"Bella," Alice complained as she came into view.

"It's my fault," Edward laughed. He quit kissing me, but still held me in his arms.

"Edward, any time today would be nice,"

"Alright, alright," He let me go and I found that I simply couldn't move. We were like magnets and I couldn't pull myself away from him.

"Bella," Alice said impatiently.

"I'm coming," I groaned as I walked away. Edward was in a fit of laughter. I didn't dare turn around; I knew if I did I would not be going anywhere with Alice today.

Walking to Alice's car I felt as if I were floating. Edward had left me speechless. He had made my day just uttering those few choice words. We had eternity together.

"Bella, get in," Alice commanded. Noticing I was standing by her car I opened the door and slid in closing it behind me. She started the car and drove away from the beautiful mansion. I finally came out of the daze and realized we were half way to Port Angeles.

"Where are we going?"

"To the mall," Alice chirped cheerfully.

"For what?"

"You will see," she giggled. I wasn't for sure if I would like her surprise. The last one wasn't exactly a hit in my book.

"Oh great,"

"Don't be pessimistic,"

"How could I not be?"

"Just one store," she promised.

"I highly doubt that," I said. Once you got Alice in a mall, there was no way of getting her out until she was ready or spent out. Seeing that it was unlikely that she could spend their wealth, she could shop till she pleased.

"I have other things to do today,"

"Oh. Sorry,"

"I'm doing you a favor, trust me," she said.

"Alright," I groaned.

Looking out the window the city came into view. As small as it was, it had so much more to offer compared to Forks. The mall was in the middle of the small tourist trap and it didn't have a lot to offer, well compared to all the malls in Phoenix anyway.

Getting out of the car at the mall Alice seemed impatient.

"What is it?" I asked as she practically dragged me into the mall.

"I just have a lot to do," she complained.

"Chill out Alice,"

"Bella, the wedding is in three weeks!"

"No way!" I exclaimed.

"Yes way Bella," she said as she dragged me past my favorite store. When I was with her I was forbidden to go in there. She said I had more than enough jeans and t-shirts to last me a lifetime.

"Here we are!" she said as she stopped in front of Victoria's Secret. I was already dreading this trip. What did she have in mind?

"Alice, I'm not going in there!" I exclaimed stopping short of the entrance of the small store.

"Bella, come on," she groaned and she took my arm. I followed her in, against my will, and saw that we were being stared at. Giving in she released my arm and I followed her around the store.

"What is this all about?" I asked looking at the skimpy underwear laid out to view.

"You seriously don't know?"

"No,"

"You need some lingerie,"

"No, I don't,"

"Alright. You honestly don't want something sexy for Edward?" I hadn't thought of it that way. The underwear I had was fairly basic and nothing to be ogled at.

"Ok," I resigned.

"Thought so," she laughed.

"Alice?" I asked.

"Yeah?"

"Do me a favor?"

"What is it?

"Don't let him see it,"

"Will do," she smiled. Even though I wouldn't admit, I was happy she brought me here. I wanted to please Edward in every way possible and plus, what could some cute undies hurt? She picked up a few items here and there and I blushed at something's she picked up. I watched as she went through the store grabbing various pieces. I gingerly looked at the underwear; it was nothing I would ever wear before. Coming to a corner at the back of the store I saw it- The perfect lingerie.

"Alice," I said in little more than a whisper. In a couple of seconds she was by my side looking at the clothing.

"That's perfect Bella," she said. She grabbed it off the display and heading to the dressing room I embarrassingly tried on the many sets of lingerie. Some were way too raunchy for my taste, and to my surprise Alice agreed. We chose a couple of sets of sexy, but not to giving lingerie and of course she bought a mountain of panties for me.

Leaving the store we were covered in bags. It was almost embarrassing as I noticed the looks we were attracting. But true to her word we left the mall as soon as we were out of Victoria's Secret.

During the car ride home, I listened intently to the music over the radio. It wasn't exactly my taste, but it was upbeat and I couldn't help but listen to the feel good tunes.

"Were here," she announced as she pulled up to her drive way. She had stashed the bags in her trunk, so I knew they were safe. I just hoped she could keep him out of her mind.

"Remember, keep him out of your mind!" I instructed.

"I heard that," he yelled from inside the house. I laughed as I entered the living room. He was watching the television as I entered the room.

"I'm glad you did,"

"I'll get it out of her you know,"

"Don't let him trick you Bella,"

"I won't,"

"You couldn't stop me," He laughed and he was instantly before me, his arms wrapped around my waist.

"You wouldn't Edward," I groaned.

"Wouldn't I?"

"No,"

"And why not?"

"Because I love you to much and you wouldn't do something to upset me,"

"That's not fair," he groaned.

"Didn't say I fought fair," I laughed. He too laughed. He had used this line on me a hundred times. It was good getting to be the one using it.

"Did I tell you how amazing you look in that dress?" he asked as he kissed my forehead.

"Edward," I groaned.

"Bella," he groaned back. He was definitely not fighting fair. I had to be strong. I couldn't let him get this out of me.

"Please let it be a surprise?"

"Is it that important to you?" he asked as he pulled me slightly away from him to look me in the face.

"Yes," I said shaking my head.

"Alright, dearest Bella," he said.

"Thanks," I replied smiling. I hugged him around the waste and smiled as he returned the hug. At that precise moment, my stomach growled loudly.

"Haven't you eaten anything?" he asked laughing at my stomach's unruly grumble.

"Umm..no," I admitted.

"Bella, you need to eat," he scoffed. I didn't disagree. My stomach was growling viscously.

"Alright,"

"What do you want?"

"Well, as bad as I hate to say it, I better go home and cook,"

"You know we have things here,"

"Yeah, but Charlie,"

"Oh, I guess he would like you back,"

"Yeah," I sighed.

"I'll take you,"

"Thanks," He swooped me off my feet bridal style and packed me to the Volvo. Putting me down, he opened the door for me and I slid in. Closing it behind me, he in a blink of an eye was in the driver side.

"That was fast," I laughed. He laughed to, and starting the car pulled out of the drive way.