AN: yay 5 reviews : D the reviews seem to increase with each chapter. I hope it continues. anyway before I uh start with the story, I just wanted to recommend Iris by the Goo Goo dolls. I think its a good song for what Edward's thinking when Bella is confronting him about him being a vampire in pg 198-212 of midnight sun. I especially like the first verse. which is :

And I'd give up forever to touch you

Cause I know you feel me somehow

You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be

And I don't want to go home right now.

Or maybe it's just me. But I hope you go look up the song lyrics or something. I just liked the song so much, that's why I wrote about it. sorry! I thought it fit Bella and Edward very well.

Anyway in this chapter: Bella and Edward make up. And after that Alice drags them shopping. Bella decides to bring him to a special store. I thought it would be funny.. I didn't realise shopping would be so long to write. So the show will probably be able to start in either the next or the chapter after the next. SORRY. again I would like to say I wanted the story to be realistic so thus it had to be awhile before the show started.

Disclaimer : I don't own anything.

Bella

I glanced at the clock.

I groaned.

For the past few hours I had been trying to get some sleep. I had actually managed too, for awhile. I figured it would be best to get some rest if I was going to go over to the Cullen's very early in the morning to talk to Edward. I had taken out my favorite stuff toy. Edward had given it to me when we were kids. It was an old scruffy dog, but it smelled like Edward. It usually would be able to help me sleep, although it wasn't so effective yesterday night. I had only managed to get around two hours of sleep.

In a way, it was like my replacement for Edward, when he wasn't there of course.

I slept with it every night, well with a few exceptions of course. Of course I didn't tell Edward. He'd probably think I was crazy. He's best friend was a twenty three year old woman who slept with a stuff toy dog he had given her years ago.

I glanced at the clock again, I had been doing this every ten of fifteen minutes since I woke up, wondering if It was too early to head over to the Cullen's. I wouldn't want to wake them up.

It was six forty one in the morning. Definitely too early.

But I couldn't take it anymore. I had woken up at about five plus, and the waiting was driving me crazy. I wanted to see Edward. I had to see Edward. I got of my bed, and dragged my feet all the way to my bathroom. The lack of sleep was getting to me.

It was inconceivable how much I had missed Edward last night. After last night, I never wanted to have an argument with him ever again. I doubt he missed me this much. Maybe he didn't even think of me at all. Maybe he hated me after what I said to him last night. I started to panic, brushing my teeth even faster then usual.

God knows what I'd do if he hated me. I didn't really know what I'd do if he did. Dreadful thoughts or Edward not wanting to be friends with me, started filling my head as I was in the shower. Would Alice, Emmett, Jasper and Rose still be my friend if Edward wasn't? I quickly got out of the shower, more bent on getting to the Cullen's as quickly as I could. I put on a blue halter top and jeans, and ran down the stairs out the door.

I glanced at my watch, It was seven oh three. Good enough, I didn't want to wait any longer. I needed to see Edward.

And there he was. Leaning against his Volvo. I should have known he'd be here.

"Hey." he breathed. He looked relived.

I could feel myself smiling like an idiot as I flung myself at him, screaming "Edward," dragging the last 'd' in his name as I did.

I suddenly realised I might have woken some people up, and glanced around nervously to see if anyone had heard me, a blush rising up my cheeks.

He noticed, and let out a soft chuckle.

"Edward.." I said wrapping my hands around him even tighter, accidentally making Edward lose his balance, luckily his Volvo was there, or I might have made him fall on to the road. The blush on my cheeks were now more evident then ever. I loosened my grip slightly so he could catch his balance.

"Sorry." I said once he managed to catch his balance.

"I'm sorry for screaming at you on the phone yesterday, I'm sorry for arguing with you, I'm sorry for getting angry, I'm sorry for telling you I hated you, and I'm sorry for being such a lousy best friend." I said as I leaned against his chest, facing sideways.

"It's alright Bella." he said soothingly, as he rubbed my back.

I looked up at him. "Hey! Don't you have to apologize too? You went to sign up for that stupid show."

He chuckled. "Actually I don't Bella, I didn't sign up for the show, Esme and Alice got me on the show actually. Esme is worried because I don't have a girlfriend yet."

"Oh." I felt so stupid. Of course Edward wouldn't willingly sign up for it. I smiled happily. This meant he was still perfect then.

"Sorry. I should have known Alice was behind it. I'm so sorry for overreacting. Ugh I'm such an idiot. Sorry" I said, biting my lip.

"Bella, would you stop saying sorry? It's perfectly fine. I'm just glad you don't hate me."

"Okay. Hey, what about.. What about you get a girlfriend, then you won't have to go on the show." I said, letting go of him. I knew that if Esme wanted him to go on the show he would, and Esme only wanted him to have a girlfriend or at least go out on a few dates, so this was a good solution right?

He laughed. He knew I didn't put much thought into it. "Where do you think I can get one of those?"

Shit. I hadn't taught about that yet.

"Umm. I can volunteer to be your pretend girlfriend!" I said as quickly as the idea had came to my head, not even thinking about it. I knew Esme would be jubilant if she thought we were going out. I remember when we were in high school and she thought we were dating, when we told her the truth, she was disappointed, although she tried not to show it.

"Well I guess Esme would be happy.. but.."

I sighed. "Alice and the rest of the gang wouldn't believe us would they.."

"They might, but I don't think anyone of them, including Esme and Carlisle, would be very happy if they found out we were faking it." He said.

Well that option was out. "You know.. Maybe this wasn't such a bad idea, I mean you do need a girlfriend, you've been single since forever." I said thoughtfully. I understood why Esme would be so worried, if I had a twenty three year old son even half as good looking as Edward, who had never been on a date before, I'd be worried too.

"Excuse me? If I remember correctly, you don't have a lot of experience in the dating department either."

"Yea well, you're gorgeous, and I'm probably about average." I mumbled softly, but he still heard me.

He turned to look at me. I avoided his gaze by looking at the ground. He placed his fingers below my chin, and gently adjusted my face so I would be looking at him straight in the eyes.

"Isabella, when will you ever see yourself clearly." he sighed, before he let his hand fall back to his side.

I rolled my eyes, he always told me 'I didn't see myself clearly.' Oh, but I did. I knew compared to Alice and Rose, who both had amazing features, I was probably not even average looking.

He rolled his eyes too, at my response, "You're extremely stubborn, you know that Miss Swan." he said, his brows furrowed. He was frustrated.

"I believe I've heard that a few times before.." I said, smiling now. Edward was very cute when he was frustrated. Suddenly I heard my stomach growl, I realised I hadn't eaten since yesterday when I came home from my grandparents; I had forgotten to eat dinner.

"Want to go over to my house for breakfast? Esme will cook your favorite. And Alice and everyone else would be happy to see that we've made up. Alice was feeling very guilty last night." he offered.

"Sure." I said, and he opened the passenger door to his Volvo for me so I could slide in. My parents would know I'd be at the Cullen's.

The ride was a quiet one. We didn't talk much, but it wasn't an awkward silence or anything. I doubt I could ever feel uncomfortable with Edward. That was another thing I liked about Edward, neither of us would have to say anything, and I would still feel comfortable with him. He held my hand, as he drove, with one hand on the steering wheel.

(AN: Friendly gesture!! don't you just love them? :) )

The Cullens were all excellent drivers, they all liked to speed, even Carlisle and Esme, but all of them had never gotten a ticket in their lives. I never sped, and hardly ever drove, but I still managed to get one driving ticket. Honestly, it was so unfair.

"We're here." he said

He went over to my side to open the door for me. He was such a gentleman.

"Mum?" he called out as we entered the house, hand in hand.

"Oh you're back Edward, I was a little worried when I woke up at six and realised you weren't at home. Oh hello Bella. I hope he didn't wake you up, and I'm glad the both of you made up. I'm so sorry Bella." she said as she walked over to us, smiling apologetically.

I blushed; I couldn't believe Edward had waited for me outside my house for that long.

"Oh it's okay Esme, I should be the one apologizing." I said.

"Mum I was hoping you could make Bella her favorite waffles, she's a little hungry." Edward said, but Esme didn't seem to be listening. She seemed to be looking at something in the middle of the both of us. I looked to my right, and saw my hand still intertwined with Edward's. Edward noticed too and we quickly let go, both of us looking very embarrassed, we didn't usually do that in public.

"Oh I'm so sorry. I'll go make them right away." Esme said, slightly embarrassed herself, as she had been caught staring at our intertwined hands, as she headed into the kitchen.

"Thanks, Esme." I said as I walked into the kitchen with her. Edward had gone upstairs.

She went on to take stuff out of the fridge before heading out to the small kitchen she had at the back of the house, behind the kitchen, and I went to sit on the stool near the middle island of the kitchen.

( AN : the house has like two kitchens, you know like one inside, but then you can walk out of it into like the backyard / porch and there's another kitchen there. Lets just say Esme likes to cook in the outdoors)

Suddenly I heard someone running down the stairs quickly, I turned around to see my pixie like best friend practically running down the staircase.

Who knew she could be so energetic even at - I glanced at the clock in the kitchen - seven thirty eight in the morning.

"Morning Alice." I said as she entered the kitchen.

"Morning Bella, morning mum. Bella I'm so sorry about getting Edward on the show, I didn't know you would object to it so much, even though I did think you might get jealous, but I didn't think you and Edward would actually argue. I mean you guys haven't argued since.. " she said, clearly thinking when was the last time Edward and I had an argument. "Well, ever. Anyway I'm so sorry!" she finally concluded.

"It's alright Alice, It was my fault, I overreacted. " I said

"Did you even get a bit jealous at all? You know if you did - " She asked hopefully before I quickly cut her off.

"No Alice, I wasn't even remotely jealous."

She was clearly disappointed. "Really not even a teeny weeny bit?"

"Yes Alice, not even a teeny weeny bit jealous." I said as I watched her frown.

"Who's not even a teeny weeny bit jealous?" Edward asked, suddenly entering the kitchen.

"Bella, she's not even a teeny weeny bit jealous you're going on a reality dating show." Alice said, now facing her brother, but I could tell she was frowning.

Edward chuckled. He knew Alice was unhappy cause her plans were not going according to the way she wanted them too.

"Actually Alice, Bella thinks I should get a girlfriend too." He told her.

"WHAT?" Alice exclaimed, now turning back to face me. She obviously wasn't expecting me to say that to Edward.

Edward glanced at me and smiled, and I couldn't help but giggle.

"Yea Alice, Edward should get a girlfriend, I mean he's already 23." I said before turning back to Edward and saying, "Let's hope you'll meet a nice blondie on the show."

"Yea.. Or maybe a cute brunette." He replied. I knew he preferred brunettes, he told me once. We were both enjoying ourselves, Alice wasn't.

"Maybe."

Alice couldn't take it anymore. "Argh both of you are so stubborn! Never mind, One day, the both of you will get together!" she announced, leaving the kitchen.

Edward and me laughed, it wasn't often we managed to piss Alice off, she had been slightly different recently. I wonder why.

Esme returned with the waffles, and Edward and I started to eat.

Emmett came in at around eight in the morning. I was surprised he was able to wake up so early.

"I smell waffles!" he announced, as he walked in. Esme handed him a plate of them, and he proceeded to sit opposite Edward and I, on the middle island.

(Island is counters I think. in case anyone got like mixed up )

"Morning Edward, Bella. So I heard, there was a little trouble in paradise yesterday" He said it like Edward and I were married.

Edward let out a sigh. " Yes Emmett, Bella and I argued yesterday."

"Ooh. well it's great to see you guys have kissed and made up. You know when Rose and I fight, we always have make up se - " He said, but was cut off by Rose who had just entered the kitchen and gave him a smack at the back of his head. Both Edward and I greeted her good morning, and she went to sit next to Emmett.

"Owh, What the hell was that for?" He asked, making me giggle.

"Language Emmett." Esme warned, before she left the kitchen.

"Mum, really, I'm pretty sure what the hell isn't a swear phrase." he protested.

"Swear phrase?" Edward asked.

I could see Rose rolling her eyes, Emmett was obviously going to say something stupid.

"You know, a bunch of words."

"Yes Emmett I know what a phrase is."

"Oh, so in this case, it's just a bunch of swear words put together to become a swear phrase, and because 'what' and 'the' aren't swear words, and neither is 'hell' although it might be a bit unpleasant, so 'what the hell' cannot be a swear phrase. " He explained matter of factly.

The three of us looked at Emmett incredulously for a few seconds before we all burst into laughter.

"I have such an idiot as a boyfriend." Rose told Edward and me.

"But you still love me." Emmett said, leaning closer to Rose before planting a kiss on her lips. She didn't hesitate to deepen the kiss, and soon the both of them were pretty much making out.

"God, you guys not in the kitchen. People eat here." Edward said, taking a hand to cover his eyes.

"I'm still eating!" I complained.

They both ignored us, so I quickly disposed of my leftovers, put my plate in the sink and Edward and I escaped into the living room.

I noticed him yawn, and he said "You know.. I think I'll go catch a few winks, I'm pretty sure Alice has planned something for us later. "

I groaned. Knowing Alice, it would be shopping. I nodded at Edward, and decided to take a nap too. We went up to his room, and we both snuggled together on his bed, this time not even bothering to start out next to each other, we knew we'd end up like this when we woke up anyway.

"Bella, Bella, wake up, wake up!" I heard Alice and Rose both trying to wake me up. I groaned

"Honestly Bella, you shouldn't have went back to sleep, your hair's a mess now." Rose said.

"Bella we're going shopping at twelve fifteen, and Rose and I have to get you ready, so get out of bed!" Alice continued.

I turned around and wriggled out of Edward's grasp and squinted at the clock. 11.27. I had only been sleeping for slightly more then three hours.

"But it's only eleven thirty.." but before I could say anything they dragged me out of bed and into the hallway.

"Okay okay I'm up." I said, but they still dragged me into Alice's room and pushed me into the shower.

I came out of the shower, more refreshed then before, although the water was not successful in making all the tiredness go away. Alice and Rose were both rummaging through Alice's closet.

"Guys, you don't have to pick clothes for me I can wear this." I said walking up to them and pointing at what I was wearing.

"Are you kidding Bella? It's all crumpled after you slept in it." Rose said. She sounded a little offended. Alice didn't even bother to turn around.

I looked down at my clothes. It wasn't that crumpled.

"Here!" Alice said, handing me a white long sleeved V neck shirt, a black vest with v points at the end and a black flared miniskirt. All of it was in my size. I didn't really know why Alice had stuff in my size, I doubted she could fit into any of it.

"Alice why do you have stuff in my size?"

"Well in case you turn up wearing something I don't approve of, of couse!" she said it like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

I remembered the lunch I attended with them two days ago, Alice had brought an extra dress along in case, she had actually wanted me to change, but after a lot of pleading, I got lucky and she finally relented.

I looked at the clothes in my hands. At least they didn't show as much skin as the usual clothes Rose and Alice would make me wear, although I wasn't so sure about the shirt, although it was long sleeved, it had a plunging neckline.

Alice and Rose saw my look of disapproval, and Rose said. "Hey at least we're not making you wear this." She said holding up a mini black dress, that would hardly cover my butt. "I had to plead with Alice okay."

"Okay guys. Thanks Rose." I sighed, before entering the bathroom again.

I looked in the mirror before I came out. I didn't look that bad after all.

Alice and Rose were already waiting for me outside to do my makeup and hair. They loved to play "Bella Barbie" with me. They sat me down in front of Alice's dressing table. It was filled with makeup and hair products. I was sleepier then I had expected, and decided to have a quick doze on the chair. They would take quite awhile anyway. Alice switching on the blow dryer was the last thing I heard before I dozed off.

I woke up to the sound of Alice clapping her hands happily. I opened my eyes, and stared at the mirror in front of me. Woah. I looked quite good, if I do say so myself. Well I guess I shouldn't be that shocked, Rose and Alice were great at makeovers. My hair was all wild and disheveled though, like I had just gotten out of bed, which was technically true. It looked good on me.

"You look great Bella!" Rose exclaimed.

"Thanks Rose." I said.

"We're geniuses Rose! And this time it only took us.. Twenty three minutes." Alice said, still clapping her hands.

"Well Bella was, out like a log.."

"True. You know Rose, we should give Bella more makeovers when she's asleep. It's so much easier, and her sleep talking is so entertaining."

"What did I say?!" I asked, blushing, I was actually having a very nice dream about Edward. Don't ask me why! It's not like I can control my dreams. I classified it as normal, who doesn't dream of their best friends every once in awhile?

"Nothing much.. You said something about not having an umbrella."

"Oh yea, and she said something like popcorn being good for breakfast." Rose said, giggling.

"Oh.." I sighed a breath of relief.

"You know, I can't wait to see Edward's reaction to your outfit." Alice said thoughtfully.

"Me too." Rose agreed.

I rolled my eyes. "Guys, would you just accept the fact that Edward and I are just best friends and will not be getting together anytime soon!"

"Never." Alice said with a smile on her face.

"Especially when you guys are so cute together." Rose said, smiling as well.

Argh. "Why not we just go downstairs, It's already twelve." I said heading towards the door.

"Wait. Wait! We haven't even given you your shoes yet." Alice said.

She handed me a pair of black boots, and I stared at them incredulously. The heel was about 5 inches.

( pic on profile.)

"Alice, are you kidding me? Do you want me to fall down the stairs and die?" I asked.

"No, of course not!" She said shoving the shoes at me. "Just try it pleaseeee." she said with her puppy dog eyes. She knew I rarely could resist them.

"Fine." I said snatching them from her. I put them on and after walking around Alice's room for awhile, I managed to get the hang of it.

"See! With a bit more of training, you'll be able to run in them." Rose said jokingly.

The two of them were already dressed and ready, and the three of us left Alice's room.

I froze once I saw the staircase. Although I managed to walk around Alice's room a few times, I wasn't so sure about the stairs. Alice and Rose had already reached the bottom floor and joined the guys, and I was the only one at the top of the stairs.

"Come on Bella, you can do this." Rose called from downstairs.

"Okay.." I said. gripping the railing of the staircase tightly as I walked down slowly, step by step.

I will not fall. I will not fall. I repeated in my head.

Minutes later, I was already at the last five or so steps, and I could see the whole gang waiting in front of the staircase for me. They knew I was clumsy and waited patiently. I decided to let go of the railing and walk down the last few steps by myself. Big mistake. I slipped right as I got on the second step.

I closed my eyes, waiting for the pain. But there wasn't any. Instead I heard laughter, and felt two strong arms around me. Edward's.

I opened my eyes and blushed red. I was staring right a pair of emerald green eyes. I was right, Edward had caught me.

"Aww. Edward made Bella blush." Emmett called from behind Rose.

I blushed an even deeper shade of red, but it seemed like Edward wasn't bothered by his brother's comment.

"You okay?" He asked, concerned. He still hadn't let me go.

"Yeah.. Sorry." I said, still very embarrassed.

"Okay." He said, letting me stand on my two feet again.

"Thanks." I said, and from the corner of my eye, I saw Alice smirking happily.

Stupid boots. Stupid little pixie.

Three hours of shopping later, I was exhausted. I guess it wasn't really fair for me to complain. After all, the boys were the one who had to carry the bags. Emmett and Jasper were carrying Rose and Alice's respectively, leaving Edward to be my 'designated bag carrier.' I felt extremely guilty. I mean he wasn't even my boyfriend and he had to help me carry my bags.

Usually if I was shopping by myself, I wouldn't really have many bags at all, but this was with Alice, and Rose, so I ended up trying almost everything they thought was 'cute' and everything they thought would look nice on me, which ended up to be quite a lot of things.

"Are you sure you don't want me to carry those bags Edward?" I asked for what I think seemed like the seventh time. He was carrying about four big paper bags.

"Bella for the last time, it's okay."

"Sorry. I just felt a little guilty."

"Don't be. I'm just grateful you didn't buy as much as Rose and Alice." he said. I glanced over to Emmett and Jasper. Jasper was carrying the most. Seven bags. and Emmett had six, and that wasn't even counting the bags they had placed in the car.

"And, I will need practice for when I come back from the reality show with a girlfriend." He pointed out.

"I guess. Hopefully she won't shop like Rose or Alice." I said.

He agreed.

Suddenly I realised something. If Edward got a girlfriend.. wouldn't that make me the only fifth wheel? The odd one out? I sighed.

"What's wrong Bella." Edward asked, although it sounded more like a statement then a question.

Damnit. He always knew when something was up.

"Nothing."

He still waited for a answer, refusing to believe me.

I sighed, and replied with something that was technically true. "When you get a girlfriend, no one will carry my bags. " I said frowning a bit.

He chuckled. "Don't worry Bella. Even if I do get a girlfriend who shops as much as Alice, I'll still carry your bags for you."

He was always so sweet.

"Thanks." I smiled, feeling much better.

"No problem." He said, smiling back.

I glanced down at the only thing I was holding, besides my handbag.

It was a flyer for a shop in the mall.

A teenage girl had given it to me a while back. I think she actually wanted to give it to Edward, I had noticed her eyeing him for quite awhile, and she tried to get Edward's attention but he didn't notice. We were walking quite close to her, when suddenly she stepped in front of us and was about to hand Edward the flyer, when realisation seemed to hit her, and she gave the flyer to me instead.

It was advertising a women's shop. I guess that was why she realised she couldn't hand the flyer to Edward. I turned the flyer around and noticed she had written her number there. I giggled. I guess she forgot about that when she gave me the flyer.

I turned the flyer back over, and noticed they were having a sale at a recently opened lingerie store. I had visited another outlet with Rose and Alice slightly more then a week ago, and noticed a cute top I liked. Yes, although it was a lingerie store, it sold other things as well. I hadn't realised this until I the first time I visited it, which was a while back.

I turned to see a bored Edward. I was feeling a little bored myself.

I decided to have some fun.

That shirt I had seen was really cute too. Maybe they'd sell it at this outlet too.

This is going to be interesting. I thought as I smiled to myself.

I quickly walked up to Alice who was leading us.

"Alice, do you think I could go and buy something for myself for awhile. Pleaseee. I promise I'll owe you a huge favor. "

She thought about it for awhile. "Okay.. But remember you owe me!" She was obviously thinking about what she could make me do later.

"Thanks."

"I'm going to go buy something for myself you guys. I'll meet up with you later." I told the rest of them.

"Alice? I'll go with Bella, I mean I am her 'designated bag carrier.' " Edward said. Everyone including Alice could see he was just eager to get away, but she let him follow me anyway.

"Wait, you sure you wanna follow me?" I asked

"Yeah. I am your bag carrier after all. "

Everything was going according to plan.

"Hey that's not fair." Emmett complained, but stopped when Rose gave him a glare.

We both made a run for it, and as soon as they were out of sight we stopped.

"So where we going?" He asked

"Wait and see." I said, dragging him towards our destination.

"You've got to be kidding me." He said, as soon as it was clear where we were heading.

"Oh c'mon Edward! I want to buy some new underwear." I said, trying to drag him into the store, but he didn't budge, and continued to stare at the huge pink sign in front of the store. 'La Sensa' it said.

( AN: I know its actually La Senza, but I didn't really wanna copy it. I was actually thinking La Salsa LOL, but I just changed the z in the end )

"Please?" I asked, trying to do my best puppy dog face, knowing it wouldn't work anyway.

"You know I think, you're starting to hang out with Alice too much. She's a bad influence." He scolded, but I knew he had relented.

I knew it wasn't the puppy dog face. Edward just didn't want to make me angry or upset. He really was the perfect best friend. I was starting to feel kinda guilty for doing this.

"Thanks." I said, giving him a quick tight hug before entering the store, still holding his hand to make sure he wouldn't run.

The second Edward walked in, I could sense people staring at him. The cashiers, the sales assitants, the customers. I giggled. Poor Edward.

"So you're really gonna buy underwear?" He asked nervously.

I laughed. Did he seriously believe I had dragged him here to buy underwear?

"Of course not. I'm here to buy a shirt I saw . They sell other things beside underwear here, you know?"

I could see him relax a bit at that statement.

I decided to tease him a bit. "Does the sight of me in underwear make you nervous Edward?"

Stupid question. I knew it wasn't true. Edward had seen me in far less then my underwear before.

"No." He said,

"Good. " I said as we walked through rows of mannequins in nothing but lingerie, and racks filled with different kinds of underwear. I noticed that as we did this, Edward seemed to get more flustered. He was actually starting to blush. He looks cute when he blushes. I should do this more often.

"So where is this shirt you wanted to buy?" Edward asked.

"I'm not so sure.. " I said looking through the racks of shirts, when I spotted tiny black underwear at the bottom of the rack.

"Sheesh, some people should really put things back from where they took them from." I said, holding the piece of under garment.

"Edward, help me put it back please?" I asked handing him the underwear, with my back still facing him.

"Wh..what?" He stuttered.

I had to giggle. He rarely did that.

"Oh c'mon. I'm sure you want to leave as soon as possible. So if you put it back, I can go find that shirt." I explained.

He sighed and took the piece of underwear from me. I watched as he used his thumb and forefinger to carry it like it was some sort of revolting leftover sandwich.

I hid behind a rack and watched him. He looked so afraid of it, I had to giggle. He finally found the rack they were from, but as soon as he put them there, a sales assistant had approached him. This was more fun then I thought. I crept to an even closer rack to hear them talking.

"Hi, do you need anything? I'd be glad to help." the sales assistant said in what she probably thought was a seductive voice. She was leaning towards Edward, who was now terrified, and fluttering her eyelashes. It was hilarious.

"Thanks but.. I.. I actually followed a friend in here, she.. she,, asked me to put this back." Edward said pointing at the piece of black underwear I had given him. he's lack of experience with women was obviously putting him at a disadvantage. He glanced nervously around the store trying to look for me.

"Really? Or is it cause you wanted to spy on women trying on underwear.. I'd let you spy on me any day." she said in the same "seductive" voice.

I decided to put him out of he's misery. I stood up from my hiding place, and walked over to them.

"Oh honey.. I was trying to find you. I thought I told you to meet me at the cash register." I said sweetly as I walked up to them. Edward's facial expression was filled with relief, the sales girl on the other hand was glaring at me the second I put my arm around Edward.

"Oh sorry. I must have forgot.." He said, and suddenly dipped me slightly, and gave me one heck of a kiss. I was shocked for a few seconds, but kissed him back with the same amount of passion he had with me. He must have really wanted that lady to think he was already taken.

I had noticed her walk away with a huff, seconds after our lips met, but I didn't want to pull away. Who knew Edward could kiss like that. I just assumed Edward hadn't realised the lady had left, and enjoyed it while I could. Suddenly I felt his tongue at my lips, begging for entrance. I didn't think much about it and gave in. I was always curious about how it would be like to french kiss.

Man, the things he could do with his tongue. And this was probably his first too.

And before I knew it I had let my hands explore his chest before snaking my arms around his neck, my hands in his hair.

We pulled away about twenty five seconds later, both gasping for air.

"Thanks.." He said, breathless.

"You're.. welcome." I said, breathless as well.

Did I just.. Did I just make out with my best friend?? I knew it was wrong. So why am I wishing that other sales assistant over there would suddenly come bug us, so I could kiss him again? God. What was wrong with me.

"So did you find the shirt?" He asked.

"Sorry no, I saw that sales girl bugging you so I thought I'd come save you." I lied.

"Thanks again by the way. Come on lets go find your shirt." He said taking my hand and leading me back to the area where the shirts were.

He seemed more confident for some reason.

We found the shirt I wanted and went to line up, but on the way I saw a set of black underwear, and decided to buy them, without trying them because I knew Edward really wanted to leave. They looked like they fit anyway.

We both went to line up, there was a pretty long queue. There was a sale going on and there was about five people in front of us.

"Hey this looks nice.. What is it?" He asked picking up a nicely decorated package. When he saw the label he quickly dropped them, he looked horrified.

He had picked up a box of tampons.

I couldn't help but laugh out loud, causing people in the queue to look at us. "Sorry. I couldn't help it." I apologized.

The queue moved slowly, I guess the person at the register was new or something, after all this was a new store. I glanced around, and spotted the cutest set of pink underwear. There was only a few sets left.

"Edward.. can I go look at something please?" I pleaded.

"But Bella.."

"Please? I promise to be quick, anyway there's still some people ahead of us. I'll be back before you know it."

He sighed, and I knew I had won. "Okay Bells."

"Thank you!" I said quickly hugging him before running towards the rack.

I looked for my size, unfortunately there was only a size bigger. I decided to grab it and quickly try it on.

Edward

Bella was definitely hanging around Alice too much. She had dragged me into a lingerie store. A lingerie store? I was lining up now, Bella said she wanted to go look at something. I was getting looks from everyone. God, they must think I'm some pervert. I looked to the cashier in the front. She had just been replaced, the one before her was a little slow. Before I knew it, there was only one lady left in front of me. Where was Bella?

I glanced around she still hadn't came out of the dressing room I had seen her enter just now.

"Excuse me sir?" The cashier asked.

Shit.

I quickly turned around , "Sorry." I said handing the things Bella wanted for her to scan.

"So.. Buying these for your girlfriend huh?" She asked.

"Uh no. I'm actually buying them for my best friend." I said, without thinking.

She and the lady behind me gave me a weird look. That was when I realised what I said sounded so wrong.

"Oh no, I mean I'm buying them for my girlfriend ." I quickly corrected.

She scanned the items, and I paid for them. I turned to the dressing rooms and saw Bella looking very guilty as she walked out. She spotted me looking at her, and quickly ran over to me, apologizing profusely.

"I'm so sorry Edward. I promise I'll pay for them too." She said, accidentally pouting.

I sighed. She looked so adorable, I couldn't help but not get mad at her.

"It's okay Bella. And I'll pay for them, just promise me you'll never bring me here again." I said holding her closer to me.

"Okay I promise." She said as we left the store to meet with our friends.

( oh and btw the underwear didn't fit. actually just realised. can ppl actually try it on? LETS JUST PRETEND IN MY STORY IT ISNT DIRTY OR ANYTHING. I mean I saw in made of honour the bride to be was trying out lingerie for her best friend so I'm assuming.. )

Sorry, I thought I should add a bit of umm humor? sorry! next chapter will have Edward visiting the execs, and signing the contract, and Alice getting Bella on the show with her HUGE favor. I hope you review. I know this chapter had nothing to do with the show, it was just to add a bit of background and humor I guess. Sorry if you didn't like the chapter. I didn't realise when I thought about this shopping trip that it would be so long. Please review. even if you don't like it.