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EPOV:
By 5:30 all of us guys were dressed and anticipating our date. We knew we were an hour early but we didn't want to take any chances. This dinner was informal so we all just wore black dress pants and button up shirts.
"Do you think they're ready?" Emmett asked nervously. He didn't like waiting very much.
"I doubt it," Jasper replied with a slight laugh. "No matter how perfect we think they are, they are still girls."
"Guys, this is ridiculous. We've been dates before. Emmett you had one just before we left," I reminded him.
"I know," Emmett shrugged, "but this just feels different. There was actually one point today that Rose was talking and I looked at her eyes only." Jasper and I just started at him in shock. "I know."
Once the clock hit 6:30 we all breathed a sigh of relief. We would finally see the girls. Emmett and Jasper had put me in charge of seeing if the girls were ready, because they were too nervous. In all honesty, I was just as nervous as they were if not more so.
I exited the room and turned to close the door. When I turned around again I saw an adorable brunette figure whose face was quickly heading toward the floor. I raced forwards and caught her just in time.
"Oh shoot," she muttered. I smiled. Even her grumbling was adorable. "I told Alice not to put me in these stupid shoes." I helped her into an upright position but kept my hold on her arms. I felt a strange urge to protect her. Even if it was just from herself. I also loved the way her skin felt in my hands. It took everything I had to pry my hands away from her soft skin this afternoon while applying her sunscreen.
"Well good evening, Bella," I said. I was surprised I could form a coherent sentence with her intoxicating presence around. Especially the way she looked tonight.
She wore a cobalt blue dress that rose just a bit above her knees. It had wide straps on the top and a bodice that gathered around her chest and flowed down over her beautiful curves. Her beautiful hair hung loose around her face. I was blown away with her beauty yet again. To top it all off as I took all of her in she began to blush causing that lovely rose coloring to rise to her cheeks.
"Thanks Edward," she said with a smile, "I'd love to tell you that I'm not always this clumsy but I really am."
"It's no problem. I don't mind catching you," I returned. I was reveling in the intimate moment we were sharing until Alice popped her head out of the girl's room.
"Bella, are the boys-," but she stopped short when she saw us. "Never mind, carry on you two." She quickly went back to her room and all I heard was squealing and giggling.
This was what it took for Bella to realize how close we really were. She quickly took a step back. I frowned internally at the loss of contact between our skin but quickly forgot that when her gorgeous blush returned full force.
"Well, I just came over here to see if you guys were ready," she inquired quietly.
"Yes, we are. I'll just go get them and we'll be off." With that she turned back to her room and entered. I just stared at her door for a moment, thinking about her perfect it felt to have her in my arms. I started to picture her there, permanently.
Edward, get a grip! You just met her! I reminded myself. I shook my head clear and called to the guys, "They're ready."
Emmett almost knocked me over he ran out of the room so fast with Jasper in tow. I chuckled quietly at my best friends.
He made a low whistling noise. "Rose you look- wow." This was the first girl who rendered Emmett speechless. She wore a light blue, strapless dress that stopped mid thigh and bubbled around the bottom.
"Alice, you look beautiful," Jasper said sweetly. Alice wore a light yellow silky dress that also stopped around mid thigh with one strap going diagonally across her left shoulder. Hands down, we had the most beautiful dates on the ship.
Each of us guys offered an arm as the girls looped theirs through. We took the elevator down to the dinning room.
"Son of a-ow! What was that for?" Emmett asked as he rubbed his arm where Jasper had hit him.
"There are ladies here Emmett. Watch what you say," he reminded. The girls giggled but I knew that Jasper was right. Emmett did sometimes have a mouth on him. I didn't blame him though. The dinning room was gorgeous. It had high crested ceilings and decorated ornately in rich gold and red colors. There was a large wall of windows overlooking the sea.
"Oh! Let's sit by the window. Please Jasper," Alice pleaded with a pout to go along with it. The pout was unnecessary because she already had Jasper wrapped around her finger and he would dive into an ocean full of sharks if she wanted him to.
We all nodded or said yes to her request except for my Bella. I looked over at her and saw that her eyes held apprehension.
I leaned down so that my lips were at her ear and whispered, "What's wrong?"
"I'm afraid that I'll get seasick if I actually see the waves," she confessed. I pulled back to look into her eyes. I would give anything to make sure she was well.
"Then only focus on me tonight, beautiful." The endearment slipped off of my lips before I could catch it. It was too late now and I was sure she heard it. She simply nodded her head and smiled a big smile. I loved that I could make her feel more at ease.
I held out Bella's chair out for her and then took my own seat across from her. We turned to our friends and I noticed how everyone else was paired off as well. Each couple was in their own private world and as soon as I turned back to Bella, we were too.
"So Edward," she began as I stared into the chocolate pools that were her eyes, "thanks again for catching me back there. Surprisingly that has been my only fall today," she laughed.
"Like I said, no problem. I'll always catch you," I replied with a crooked smile. My smile only grew as I heard her gasp. She glanced down slyly and blushed.
"I bet you use that line on all the girls," she said playfully though I think it was really her way of asking if I had a girlfriend.
"Nope. You're the only girl." We both smiled because we knew that my statement had a double meaning. "I bet you have a few lines that you use yourself Bella?" I inquired. I silently prayed that she didn't already have a boyfriend. I hated the idea of anyone else being with her.
"Ha. Yeah right," she chuckled, "I've never had a serious boyfriend to use them on."
"So you've never had a boyfriend?" I asked.
"I've had one before, but it was hardly serious. For me at least."
"Hmm." I said with a smile.
"What's so funny Mr. Masen?"
"Oh nothing Ms. Swan," I replied, "That just sounds exactly like me. I've had one girlfriend and she was far more interested in me than I was in her." Yet another reason why you're perfect for me. I suddenly realized that I was falling for Bella Swan. I just hope that she feels the same.
BPOV:
Edward was the absolute perfect gentlemen. He was already helping with my seasickness by just being near me. His voice was like medicine for me. He could make me smile with just the lightest touch. I was especially happy to find out that he didn't have a girlfriend. I was sure he would with his looks.
Before I knew it dinner and dessert had been served and we were almost ready to leave. But not before the most dreaded part of the evening. I knew that there would be dancing on the ship, but I planned to have no part in it. I was accident prone enough while standing still. I certainly couldn't stay upright while trying to move to music. But I knew that if Edward asked me I couldn't resist.
Alice and Rose were already dancing with their partners when I heard his musical voice ask, "Bella, would you like to dance?" I couldn't deny him, but I had to warn him.
"I'm not very coordinated on the dance floor. You may or may not have all of your toes after we finish." He just laughed at that and took my hand.
He led me to the dance floor and pulled me close. I placed my right hand in his left hand and my left hand went to his shoulder. His right arm snaked around my waist. Each place where our skin made contact felt as if it were on fire. His touch sent shocks of electricity through me. I wondered if he felt it too.
He leaned down and whispered into my ear, "It's all in the leading."
I looked up at him cautiously as we started to sway to the music. He gave me a reassuring smile that mad me feel comfortable on the dance floor. I was surprised to find that halfway through the first song I hadn't injured either him or myself. We made it through the song completely intact.
I smiled up at him when the song ended and he suddenly pulled me into a hug. I immediately melted into him and was finally close enough to notice his scent. It was heavenly. He smelled so sweet.
All too soon he pulled away and we went to meet up with the rest of our friends. I hadn't really looked at Alice or Rose all night and I was happy to see what I found. Alice was leaning into Jasper's side and he was looking at her with all the adoration in the world. Rose was holding hands with Emmett while her head rested on his shoulder. Both couples looked adorable. What a day this had been for all of us.
Before we reached our friends Edward slipped his hand into mine causing me to smile the goofiest grim ever. I didn't care though. I looked up at him, happy to see he had a huge smile on his face as well.
"Ready to go Bella?" Alice asked through a yawn.
"Yeah, let's go." As we started walking to the elevator I suddenly noticed how tired I was. All of the excitement of today was finally catching up with me. As if he had read my mind Edward removed his hand from mine, only to place it around my waist and support some of my weight. I looked up at him thankfully.
We quickly reached our room and Alice fumbled for the key. Edward took the time to pull me into a tight embrace. I hugged him just as tightly back. When he released me he stepped back to look into my eyes. I became lost in those emerald seas until I heard Alice clear her throat.
Edward smiled my favorite smile and whispered into my ear, "Goodnight, Bella. Sweet dreams."
"Goodnight Edward," I replied before turning into my room. Once I closed the door I leaned back against it and sighed. Today had been perfect. Edward was perfect. I smiled as I realized that I was falling for Edward Masen.
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