Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or its characters. They all belong to Stephenie Meyer.
BPOV
Edward and I walked into the diner and grabbed a booth towards the back. This place seemed to be pretty busy during the daily lunch hour. And with good reason. I stopped in one day for a quick bite to eat and have been back pretty much every day since. And most of the customers in here are here every day as well.
"So, what is good here?" Edward asked me as he looked over the menu.
"You have never eaten here?" I asked him, truly surprised, " I thought that everyone from this area had eaten here."
"Well, I haven't been around for a while," he said, " I moved away a few years back and just recently returned." I didn't want to push him to tell me anymore than he wanted to so I just nodded to him to let him know that I was listening. The waitress came and we both ordered a cheeseburger, fries and a chocolate milkshake.
"So Bella," Edward said, "tell me about yourself." I looked at him nervously. He must have been able to tell because he immediately replied "If you want to, of course."
"No, it's OK." I said, assuring him, "I am just not a big fan of talking about myself. I grew up in a small town called Forks. I moved here to Seattle a few years back and began working for the Battered and Abused Women's Center. I work way too much and don't really have a social life." I laughed a little and he did as well. That was enough information right? I mean, I didn't want to go ahead a divulge my whole life history to him and scare him off, but he seemed like a good person and I wanted to have him as a friend.
"Well Ms. Bella," he said, " it seems that we are going to have to rectify that. If you are going to be a friend of mine, you can't be all cooped up in the office, now can you?" Friends, he actually wants to be friends with me too. I am so glad. I was afraid this was going to be all awkward and full of sexual tension but as long as we are both on the same page, friends we will be.
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EPOV
"I would love to go out with you sometime," Bella said. I looked at her a little shocked with my eyes wide open. She must have registered what I was thinking and she quickly replied, "As friends I mean, You know, go out and do something fun, as friends." I smiled at her. Good. She just wants to be friends as well. I am so glad that this isn't going to be all awkward. Most girls don't want to be just friends with me. Thankfully, Bella wasn't like most girls.
The waitress brought us our food and Bella was right. It was delicious. "So Edward," she said, "tell me a little about yourself."
"I grew up here in Seattle but moved to Chicago a few years ago," I spoke while she nibbled on her fries and listened intently. " I worked there for a few years and decided that I wanted to be back home and around family." That wasn't technically a lie. It just wasn't the whole truth. That would be ok though. I don't want to scare her off with my whole sorted past.
We finished up our lunch and we each paid our part. That is what friends do, right? We casually walked back towards the site. Upon arriving, Bella turned to me and smiled saying, "I really had a good time at lunch Edward."
I smiled at her as well. "Maybe we can do it again tomorrow." I said, " I mean, we both seem to have lunch at the same time, so why not just eat together. Two friends sharing in conversation while sharing a meal."
"I would like that very much Edward," Bella said, "until tomorrow." And with that she walked back towards her office building.
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BPOV
I had a really great time with Edward at lunch today. He seemed like a really great guy and I enjoyed talking with him. See Bella making friends with guys isn't that hard. Totally easy. I sat down at my desk and began to look over my calendar. Crap. I have got to meet with the architect and make some final decisions before the building of the shelter is completely green-lighted. I picked up and dialed the phone rather than walk over to the site.
"Emmett," I said, " how are you today?" Emmett was the site manager of the project. He was also dating Rosalie.
"I am fine Bella. What can I do for you today?" he asked.
" I need you to send over the architect for the shelter design to my office tomorrow morning so I can make the final decisions on the design."
"No problem Bells. I will send him right over in the morning."
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EPOV
I got back to the site and immediately got back to work. I hadn't got much done when I heard the loud voice I had been trying to avoid all day.
"Edward!," he called out. "My office, Now!" I rolled my eyes and made my way to his office.
"Yes Emmett," I asked. I stood there, not amused by his act.
"Is that anyway to talk to your boss?" Emmett said. I just laughed. "Just kidding Edward. So, how is my little brother doing today?"
"Good Emmett. What can I do for you?"
"The owner of the shelter wants to meet with you tomorrow so she can make her final decision on the design so the project can officially be green lighted."
Crap. This means I can't have lunch with Bella. I can't show up meeting the owner in jeans and boots and I certainly can't show up at lunch with Bella in a suit and tie.
"Ok then. I guess I will meet with the owner tomorrow morning."
