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EPOV:

Bella is a sight to behold. I really want to get inside of her head tonight. I want to know everything about her. It's really weird, because I normally could care less about any other girl.

It's like, when she's around, the rest of the world disappears.

We walked into the restaurant and the hostess grinned at us sweetly.

"Table for two?" She asked.

"Yes, please." I flashed her the grin.

I saw her blush a little, but I knew it's what had to be done in order to obtain a decent seat.

She led us to a booth in the back of the restaurant. "I hope this will do. Your server will be right out to get your drink orders."

We both thanked her and started our evening.

Just as I was about to open my mouth, the server came over and interrupted. "Hey, my name is Ben, and I'll be your server this evening. What can I get you two to drink?"

He was a little over enthusiastic, as he was obviously aiming for a good tip.

"We'll just have two cokes, please. Is that fine with you, Bella?" I asked her and she nodded.

Ben put his pen behind his ear. "Great. I'll give you a moment to look over our menu, and I'll be right back with those."

I could have sworn he winked at Bella before he left. He's nowhere near as big as Jacob. I can totally take him by myself.

"So, did you decide what you wanted to eat?" I asked Bella.

She sighed. "Well, I'm partial to lobster, but it's expensive, so I'll just-" I cut her off.

"Nonsense. When you're with me, you get what you want. No questions asked."

She blushed. "Edward, I didn't bring that much money with me."

I took her hand, and that damned jolt went through me. Maybe she's got static cling. I'll find out later.

"Bella," I sighed, "a gentleman pays for the lady."

There goes that beautiful blush. "I'm sorry. I'm just not used to having anybody take me out. It was always fifty/fifty or I would end up paying the tab."

This thought angered me. "Bella, whoever made you do that, was a complete tool. They were obviously not raised properly."

She giggled. "Well, I feel bad for you spending so much money on dinner."

I smiled. "Oh, well if you really want to feel equal, then maybe you can decide what we should do tomorrow?" It came out like a question, because I wasn't sure if I'd like the answer.

Before she could say anything, Ben showed the fuck back up. Perfect timing, asshole.

"You two ready to order?" He grinned at Bella. Keep your eyes away from my woman, jerk.

Bella's face flushed red and I winked at her. "Ben, I believe that we will both be having the lobster, the shrimp scampi, and bring us a salad. I'd also like to get a large order of those deep fried clam strips. Ranch dressing with the salad, please. Thank you."

He took our orders and and nodded off and went on his merry way.

"Now, what were you saying?" She giggled.

I forgot what the hell we were talking about for a moment.

"Oh, yes. Well, I mean, if you wouldn't mind, if tonight goes well, as I'm hoping it does, I'd like to see you again, tomorrow. Perhaps we could spend the day together. You can pick what we do. Anything you like."

Her face lit up. "Anything?"

I almost gulped audibly. How could I deny that face?

I gave her a nervous smile. "Anything. If you like, we can even invite the others. Make it a group outing. I'm sure my brothers would like to get out and experience everything the island has to offer."

She grinned. "That sounds perfect! Although, if we're going to experience EVERYTHING the island has to offer, it'll take more than one day, I'm afraid."

Score for Cullen!

I mentally did a happy dance. "So, Miss Swan, are you trying to tell me that you'd be willing to spend all of your free time with my sorry self?

She laughed out loud. So beautiful. "Well, Mr. Cullen, that is if you will have me."

Oh hell yeah, I'd like to have you, alright. How bout later at my place? Shit. Get your head in the game.

Our food arrived and we engaged in comfortable conversation.

"So, Edward. What really brings you out here to Hawaii? You couldn't just go to Florida or California to go on a little vacation?" She said as she stabbed her fork into a piece of shrimp, letting it glide over her delicate lips. I've never wanted to be a piece of shrimp so badly in my entire life.

I cleared my throat. I felt comfortable enough to tell her my past. "Well, I was in a relationship with a girl for quite a long time. She left me around 6 months ago. She said that she wanted to keep her options open. More or less she got tired of me, and wanted out." I took a sip of my coke. "So, my brothers were tired of me sulking around the apartment for days on in when I wasn't in class or doing clinicals. I decided to take some much needed time off from classes. I actually could take the next two more months off if I wanted to." I smiled at her.

Surprisingly that wasn't awkward at all.

She sighed. "I feel you on the whole relationship deal. I was dating James for three years. He broke up with me around 6 months ago, too. We acted more like best friends than boyfriend and girlfriend. He wanted more from me than I was willing to give, I suppose. He only wanted to be seen with me in public, and he conveniently made himself scarce when I wasn't working or something. He found another woman named, Victoria. He's happy, though."

What a dick. I can't believe he'd leave her. Anybody who would leave her has to be out of their fucking skull!

"I'm sorry to hear that. Can I ask what kind of writing you do?"

She smiled. "Absolutely. I write a little bit of everything. I write short stories, poetry, etc. Whatever I'm in the mood for, I write it. I'm working on a book. I'm nearly done with it."

That's impressive. I like this.

"May I ask what this book is based on? Or does the author not dare give away her secrets?" I raised an eyebrow at her.

She giggled. "I don't mind. It's actually nice to have somebody that's interested in what I'm interested in." She sighed. "You're going to think this is stupid, but I'm writing a love story. It's basically where these two people find each other out of circumstance, and are from two totally different spectrums. But, they find a way to make it work, because they are truly in love."

I saw her face light up.

"So, kind of like Romeo and Juliet?" I asked.

"Yes! Something like that. Are you a fan of Shakespeare?" She smiled.

I nodded my head 'yes.' "Actually, I enjoy many of the older writers. They're the ones who really started the ball rolling, if you ask me."

She seemed elated. "I feel exactly the same way. So, do you have any special talents or hobbies that you can get lost in?"

I could get lost in your eyes. Stop it!

"Well, I play piano. I'm actually very good at that. I can play guitar. I also sing, which I'm told isn't horrible. I'd like to think otherwise."

Her face lit up. "I have the perfect idea for tomorrow!"

That was out of the blue.

"Oh? And might I ask what that would be?"

"Nope." She popped the p at the end. "It's a surprise. You said ANYTHING I want, am I correct?"

I don't know if I like where this is going. "Yes." I said warily.

"Good. So, you cannot back down when we go. Oh, and all of us are going to go."

With that, we finished our dinner and walked down the beach.

"How do you like living in Hawaii?" I asked her.

She sighed. "I love it. It's paradise. Everyday, it's beautiful. I've even seen Dog The Bounty Hunter a couple of times. That was funny."

I laughed. "Seriously?"

"Oh yeah. There was this total creeper on the beach. He'd always look strung out of his mind. I was teaching some teenagers how to surf one day and I saw Dog and Leland pinning this guy down. He was calling him every name in the book, but by the time he pulled him up, he was preaching to him that the Lord was going to save his soul if he'd just let him in."

She was laughing. I was laughing.

"Now, all we need is to have Intervention, Criss Angel, and The Next 48, and I could be living in the A&E network." She joked.

I really love this girl. She's got a great sense of- WHOA! Did I just say I love her? Let me check, yeah. I did. Did not see that coming.

"So, Bella. What other great things are there to do in Hawaii?" I asked her.

"Well, there is almost ALWAYS some sort of a beach party going on somewhere. Usually it's at our house. Alice has this thing about throwing parties. Also, there's the clubs, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, aquariums, the hiking trails, cliff diving, parasailing, and the list goes on." She beamed.

"Cliff diving?" I was now afraid. She got a devious look on her face.

"Uh huh." She nodded.

Gulp.

"Are you afraid, Mr. Cullen?"

Hell yes I'm afraid. Me+Cliffs+Rocky Walls+Strong Wind= Bad News.

"Bella, aren't you afraid you'd get hurt doing that?"

"Sure. But, not knowing what's going to happen is the best part of all. Sure, the wind could kick up and your body could go hurling into the cliff side. But, it'd have to be hurricane style winds, and the water would be too choppy to dive into. You only dive on clear days, and they have life guards."

I was somewhat relieved. "How far up are these cliffs from the water?"

She smiled. "Well, there are all different sizes. Just depends, really. On what makes you comfortable."

None of this makes me comfortable. The fact that she willingly risks her life makes me uncomfortable.

"I could also teach you how to surf, if you like. Rose and Alice could teach the other two. I've taught them. They're nowhere near as skilled as I am, but they're good enough to show them how to do it."

She looked over toward me, and I could catch the sparkle in her eyes. As if she were truly content in that moment.

I walked her to her door and kissed her on the cheek. "Goodnight, Bella. I can't wait to see you tomorrow."

"Same here. Goodnight."

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I can't believe he only kissed me on the cheek. I suppose he's just trying to be a gentleman about things. I figure I should let the girls know about my plan tomorrow.

"Hey guys. Tomorrow, we're all spending the whole day together. We're going to take the boys out for a tour of the island. Plus, I think we'll head over to the luau. They're having karaoke and stuff. Edward said he was a good singer."

Alice got all giddy. "This perfect! It gives us all a chance to bond!"

Bonding. Yep. I just want to see that perfect specimen of a man standing before me singing. If his voice sounds sexy when he talks, I can only imagine how sexy he is when he sings.

Good times. Good times.

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