Bella's POV
"What do you mean, Newton. What did Mike do?" I demanded, panicky.
"Shh…Bella. He just, well. After I left, he called and insisted that I came over to talk to him. I decided to follow his instruction, not wanting to cause a scene. When I got there, he started screaming at me and throwing things like crazy. I got him to settle down and talk eventually. This was after he pulled out some heroine and took it. He offered me some and I said no."
My brows furrowed in confusion at why he added that. Though, I was still glad he'd refused.
"I just added that for your benefit. Anyway, he finally made a wager. He said that if I paid his drugs for the next two months he wouldn't…do any…damage. I happily obliged and out of no where he lunged at me. Sputtering words of how he didn't trust me and such. In the midst of this brawl I noticed he'd had beer on his nightstand. I reached over and broke it on his head. Mike's condition is probably much worse than mine. I ended it right there and snuck out the window. That's what happened," Edward stated, not once losing his composure.
I blinked frequently and stared at him. "Wow, um. I quite know what to say. This makes me feel really quite guilty, you know."
"How so?" he asked, obviously confused.
"About not replying to your sought after inquiry of course" I uttered, bluntly.
"Oh, well you shouldn't be. You only should be if you are lying about informing me later. That would make me quite angry."
He picked up my hand and kissed it, not letting it go.
"I want to, but Alice said that-never mind. Let's get out of here, okay?"
"Okay," Edward agreed, as he opened the door.
Edward's POV
"Edward, we need to talk to you, privately," Alice said, when Bella and I returned from the closet.
I nodded at Bella to leave, when she glanced at me to make sure I was ok.
"What do you want to talk to me about?" I asked stupidly.
"Stop playing dumb. You, drugs. Explain," Emmett ordered.
"Not here," I argued.
"Then where?" Jasper inquired.
"How about at Alice's after Bella and I's date?" I asked hopefully.
"Sure," Rosalie, agreed.
"Then, I'm in," Emmett, said.
Rose patted his head, while the others nodded.
"You can go get Bella and head to Biology, lover boy," Alice teased.
"Thanks, Alice," I replied simply.
The rest of the ay passed in a blur and before I knew it, it was 6:45 and time to pick up Bella.
Bella's POV
It was 6:59 and Edward was going to be here any minute, literally. I had on a short, green dress with skinny jeans and flats. All of this due to Alice Brandon and Rosalie Hale. They also curled my hair, but I insisted on doing my make up. It looked better than when I usually did it, but why shouldn't it?
I heard a soft knock on my door and went to answer it. To my dismay, Charlie got there first.
Edward's POV
The sight I saw when Bella's front door was answered was not expected. I expected to see a blushing Bella, but saw an annoyed looking Charlie instead.
"Bella," he called.
There was no need, because she was there in an instant and looked absolutely gorgeous. I began to feel over dressed and almost blushed.
"Are you ready?" I asked.
She nodded.
"Let's go," I stated, simply. I grabbed her hand and led her to my Volvo. I opened the door for her, and shut it when she got inside.
I got in on my side and started the car.
"Where to?" I asked, a little too eagerly.
She gave me directions, and mumbled something about being such a gentleman. And eventually something that vaguely sounded like 'Stupid, shiny Volvo owner.' I had to chuckle at that.
I leaned over to her ear and whispered, "You look ravishing, by the way."
She blushed and said, "How is it I've known you forever and you still manage to dazzle me?"
"I dazzle you?" I asked, perplexed.
"Frequently," she admitted, freely. (Slightly Twilight.)
I scoffed and turned my attention back to driving.
Bella's POV
It wasn't long before we arrived in the parking lot of the Italian restaurant Alice told me about. I don't even know how to pronounce it, but it didn't look too costly. Edward was at my door, before I could really take much in.
"Thank you," I said, as he closed the door he'd opened for me.
"No problem," he stated and firmly grasped my hand.
We walked in and there was a black haired male, waiting to seat us.
"How many?" he asked, staring at me.
"Two," Edward replied, icily.
"Right this way," Jacob, as I'd found from his name tag, responded just as coldly.
He led us to a booth and just left, saying no more.
"That was incredibly rude of him. I wonder what his problem was?" Edward inquired, feigning purity.
"Ha ha, you know very well why. But yes, it was rude."
"Yes, well. Hmm, this is awkward," he said.
"What d'you mean awkward?" I asked, shocked I'd done something wrong.
"It's just that you were the one that asked me on this date, instead of the other way around. And you talk about your ego being bruised."
"That's what has you worried? That? Well, I'm glad I picked such a stereotypical man," I smiled and teased.
He rolled his eyes, and soon enough our waitress was here. She was gorgeous and blonde. And had the name of Lauren, and god, she went to our school! Maybe that Jacob purposely ordered her here. Clearly trying to torture Edward. When she arrived, he grabbed my hand and placed it atop the table.
"I'm Jessica, and I'll be your, like, server. Can I, like, get you anything to drink?" she asked towards Edward.
"Water," I sneered.
"Coke, please," he said, politely.
"Okay…" she mumbled and stalked off.
"That was weird."
"You find it weird t have girls drooling over you? Wow. I thought you knew."
"Bella, you are so absurd. And jealous if I'm not mistaken," he smirked.
I rolled my eyes, not denying it. I sighed, it was going to be a long dinner.
Edward's POV
The dinner passed uneventfully conversation wise, considering Lauren came to our table frequent times. I just stared at Bella and squeezed her hand reassuringly.
Eventually, we were done and it was time to leave. I paid the bill and left a tip while Bella was in the restroom.
"Come on, love, I already paid. Is there somewhere else you wanted to go?" I asked.
She smiled to herself.
"Hmm?" I pried.
"Nothing. Just take us to that meadow you showed me before."
"Sure thing."
The drive there was spent in comfortable silence, and I was beginning to think Bella had fallen asleep. I looked to check on her, and she was staring at me.
"It's nothing," she said, in response to my unspoken thoughts.
I opened the door for her, yet again, and she thanked me.
We walked to the center and laid down. Bella laid her head on my chest and closed her eyes. She sighed, being perfectly content.
"Edward?"
"Hmm?" I responded, looking at her.
"Can I kiss you?"
Edward's POV
"Can I kiss you?" Bella asked me, shyly.
I raised my eyebrows and opened my mouth in alarm. Her question completely caught me off guard. Not that I didn't want to, I was simply dumbfounded. I tried to nod my head or crack out a yes, but I couldn't. She stared at me expectantly.
So, I leaned in and kissed her cheek. That was sufficient enough to gain back my composure, so I made up an excuse. And might I say, she looked utterly surprised.
"What was that answer that I have been promised?" I whispered, in her ear.
"Edward, I-" Bella embarked, but my cell phone interrupted her words.
"Go ahead," she signified. I answered it, and it was Alice.
"Hello?"
"Yeah, uh huh, this is Alice. Be back with Bella in about ten minutes. Leave now," she said, urgently.
"But Alice…"
"No buts, Bella has a curfew, you know."
"Oh, right. Sorry."
"And-you owe us and explanation."
"K, alright. I'll be there. Bye." I said, and abruptly shut the phone.
"We have to leave now, Bella," I proclaimed, indignantly.
"What, why? Can't I finish what I was-"
"You have an embargo.(A/N :I had to use embargo somewhere. I love it. It's totally weird in every way. And if you don't know, it means the same thing as curfew.) Charlie, remember, Bella?"
"Oh, right. I'll tell you in the car then."
I helped her up and we started walking. We were about five minutes along when I couldn't take it.
"Tell me now. It's twilight. We're in the middle of a secluded area. It's absolutely gorgeous outside. It's perfect. Do you love me, Bella?"
"I love you, Edward," she promised.
"Then tell me."
"I just did."
"Say it again."
"Edward, I'm in love with you."
I grinned her favorite smile. And she giggled.
"Edward, will you be my boyfriend?" (Lol, I know, right? And you probably thought Edward was going to ask. Not in these modern days. She beat him to the punch.)
"Of course, my Bella."
"Now, about that ki-"
I cut her off, by closing the space between us.
Bella's POV
Edward closed the three inch gap that lay between our faces and I smiled into the kiss. His breath smelled amazing, like he constantly had mints in his mouth. His lips were pressed in a firm line, and I tried many times to break it, but he just wouldn't budge. I finally relaxed, and he pulled back to breathe.
His breath was shallow, and mine was more so. I came back for another, when his phone rang again. Stupid pixie.
"Hello Alice," he sneered.
"Yeah, I know, and yes, you were interrupting something. Uh huh. Yeah, I'll tell her. Sure. That's great, finally!" he mused, excitedly.
'What?' I mouthed. He shook his head, and pointed a finger.
I paid little attention to the rest of the conversation, that consisted mainly of arguing about room sufficiency and snarky comments.
"Bella, you're staying at Alice's again, and we're playing truth or dare. Alice also needs to tell you something about Jasper, but wants to do it in person. Being the fabulous friend I am, I will respect her wishes."
"Whatever, Edward. Your staying, too? What was that thing about room sufficiency?"
He blushed, "Uh, nothing?" Yeah, that's right thee Edward Masen blushed.
"What has you so flustered?"
"Well, Alice wanted to stay with Jasper tonight. That means Rose and Emmett and-"
"You and me," I suggested, simply.
He raised his eyebrows, "You don't mind?"
"No, do you?"
"No. I just thought-"
"Good it's settled. Let's get going, before poor Alice has a heart attack."
"Deal," he agreed, taking my hand.
"Wait- climb on my back."
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