Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Twilight. The amazing Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight and these characters. The plot, on the other hand, is all mine.
Out of all the places in Forks Edward just had to come here. The air was tainted with the smell of fried meat and maple syrup, which wasn't really appealing to my growling stomach. My stomach growled and I tried to hide the sound with my arms again.
"Come on love, let's get you inside and out of this rain," he said laughing as he led me through the parking lot and up the stairs.
He held the door open for me and I regrettably walked in. The second Edward shut the door we were greeted by a way too perky woman. She looked to be about in her sixties and she was very petite. She had blond curly hair that rested on her shoulders and her apron was covered in flour. Her lips were stained with a bright shade of red and she was wearing way too much perfume for six in the morning.
"Table for two?" she asked in an overly strong southern accent.
"Yes, only two," Edward replied smiling as he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Right this way," she said as she led us to a quaint little table in the far end of the restaurant.
We both sat down so we were facing each other and the perky woman just waited for us to get comfortable.
"Good morning y'all. My name is Catherine and I'll be your server for today," she replied in a strong southern accent as she pointed to her name-tag and placed menus in front of us both.
"Is there anything I could you y'all to drink?" she asked looking at Edward.
"Nothing for me," he replied shaking his head.
"Ya sure dear? We wouldn't want ya to die from thirst," she replied laughing as she placed one hand on Edward's shoulder.
"I'm sure," he replied chuckling.
"How 'bout you dear?" she asked turning to me.
"I'll just have a hot chocolate," I said shyly.
"Alright I'll be in back in a jiffy to take your orders," she replied as she scribbled down the order and headed off into the kitchen.
I picked up the menu and propped my elbows up on the table. Hmm so many choices. I flipped through every page trying to figure out what to eat. I wasn't exactly hungry, but my stomach seemed to differ. I looked over the top of the menu to see Edward pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Are you okay?" I asked placing the menu down.
"I'm fine love. I just don't get how you eat this food. It smells so...disgusting," he replied stacking the menus on top of each other.
Before I could reply Catherine was back with a coffee cup in her hand.
"Here ya go dear. A nice hot cup of hot chocolate. I didn't know if you wanted any marshmallows, so I just threw some in. I hope ya don't mind," she said placing the steaming cup down in front of me.
"That's fine. Thank you," I replied.
"So what can I get y'all to eat?" she asked looking at Edward.
"Nothing for me. I already ate before I came here," he replied smiling, knowing I would be the only one to get the joke.
"Okay and for you young lady?" she asked sticking her pen between her teeth.
"I'll just have two pancakes," I replied.
"Are ya sure that's all you want? I could throw a few sausage links on with that," she replied winking at me.
I blushed a shade of red as I caught on to what she was meaning as Edward flashed her a crooked smile.
"Um...I'm sure. Just pancakes please," I choked out as she scribbled it down on her notepad.
"I'll get put this in and be back in a jiffy," she replied as she placed her pad in her apron pocket and collected the menus.
"She's quite happy this morning," I said as I took a sip of my hot chocolate.
"Giver her a break love. She's only doing her job," he replied smiling.
"Ow!" I flinched away from the cup and placed it on the table as I rubbed my lip.
"Bella, what am I going to do with you?" he said shaking his head from side to side.
We sat there in silence as we waited for my food to come. I was staring into Edward's eyes as he did the same to mine. We both were leaning in closer to each other until our foreheads rested on one another. He pressed his lips to mine for a quick kiss and then pulled away. Our faces still lingered close to each other, but the moment didn't last that long.
Catherine cleared her throat and we broke away from each other. Edward ran his hand through his hair and I bit my lip as I blushed a shade of scarlet.
"I have an order of pancakes for a young lady," she said as she placed them down in front of me.
"Thank you," I replied.
"Enjoy your food and I'll be back in a lil while to check on y'all," she said as she walked away.
I looked down at the two pancakes that were both the size of the plate. There's no way I'm going to eat this all.
"Edward," I asked as I started to drizzle the syrup on the pancakes.
"Yes, my love," he replied as he moved out of his seat and gently slide in next to me.
"How did you straighten things out with Charlie?" I asked as I began to cut one of the pancakes like a pizza.
"Bella, love, I said everything he told you I said."
"So you didn't try to dazzle him at all?" I asked sarcastically as I took a bite of the soggy pancake.
"No Bella," he replied laughing as he kissed my hair.
"And Renee?"
"The same way she told you. Why, do you think we're all lying to you?"
"No just checking. So, why did you lie to me before?" I asked biting my lip.
"I don't know what you're talking about my love. Are you having hysterics?" he said jokingly and placing his hand on my forehead.
"No, I'm not having hysterics. I meant before in the car. You know when you told me he was in a good mood," I said as I piled the silverware on top of the plate and pushed it away.
"He was in a good mood. I can only read thoughts Bella and he was really happy making his omelette as he hummed. I'm not like Alice. I can't tell you how someone will react after you tell them something life-altering," he said smiling.
"Oh you sneaky little vampire," I said kissing his lips.
"I only did it for you, my love. I want you all to myself as soon as possible with no strings attached," he replied kissing me on the forehead.
"All right ya two. Here's your check and I hope ya'll come back some time," Catherine said winking at me as she placed the receipt down in front of Edward and walking away singing an old country tune by Dolly Parton.
He stood up pulling his wallet out of his back pocket and gently placed a twenty underneath the bill. Obviously the bill wasn't twenty dollars, it probably wasn't even more than eight, but to the Cullen's money is no object. He held his hand out to me and i wrapped my fingers around his and stood up. We walked toward the front door and I saw Edward nod his head and flash a crooked smile at the man running the cash register. The rain had slowed down to just a mist and I saw that the parking lot was covered in various sizes of puddles. Before I could stop off the last stair I whisked away and being cradled in Edward's arms.
"Edward Cullen, you put me down this instant! I'm not your cavewoman!" I screamed as I lightly hit his stone chest.
My screaming was avenged when Edward caught my lips in his. I kissed him back with the same amount force he was using, but he quickly pulled away before it could get too far.
"Now Isabella Marie Swan, you know that's no way to treat your future husband. It's not my fault Alice is threatening me to get you home before she comes and gets you herself. Now will you just behave and let me carry you across this slippery and wet parking lot?" he said seductively into my ear.
My mouth hung open as I nodded my head up and down. Edward lightly pushed my lower jaw back up and kissed me on the forehead. I sighed and rested my head on his shoulder and before I knew it I being buckled into the leather seat of the Volvo. Edward reeved the engine and we peeled out of the parking lot. Great. The psychotic sister calls and everyone follows.
I'm so sorry it took me so long to update! I had major work at school and things around home just got, well, complicated. Not to mention I had a writer's block something fierce. Two words. Summer vacation. I should have no problem cranking out chapters now. My goal is to try and finish this story before the real Breaking Dawn comes out. Review if you read please? And there's a poll up, so vote away!
-Mrs.Cullen1220