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Chapter 7
Who Gave You Your First Kiss
EPOV
My mom was setting up the tent on the shore when I pulled off my shirt and yanked down my shorts, leaving me on my swimming trunks. I turned to look at Bella and smirked. She was blushing as she looked at my exposed body and turned quickly to look at the ground.
I'm not as bulky as Emmett, but at least my body is cooperating as I grow up and it's well-built. Thankfully, I could be proud of my developing muscles.
I ran towards the water and stopped when I sensed no one is following.
"Hurry up Bella!" I yelled when I turned to look at her still standing still.
"You could go ahead Edward" she shouted.
"No! Come on the water with me. It's warm, I promise" I said, walking towards her.
"Um, I don't think so" she hesitated. "I think I'll just help your mom here".
"No, get out of your jeans and join me" I said, seriously. "You're not gonna trip on the water Bella!" I teased.
"Shut up! I might trip on the sand on the way there anyway, so stop wasting your time."
"So? Don't worry, I'm not going to kick sand on your face, in fact, you know I'll help you instead."
"Thanks Edward, but, no thanks."
"Bella, sweetheart, I think you should go play with Edward", my mom said.
Bella fidgeted a little and started taking off her shirt and shorts. I gaped at her. Noticing how she's developing her own pair of breasts, her curves visible, her legs leaner. Damn hormones.
I looked up to her eyes and she smirked when she saw me ogling at her, imitating my reaction earlier when I caught her checking me out. I'm not sure, but I think I blushed and turned towards the water.
She followed behind me this time, running. And pushed me forward, I tripped on the little rock just on my foot and fell face on the sand.
So, you want to mess around huh?
I feigned pissed and irritated and she made an apologetic look.
"Sorry, Edward" she said as she offered me her hand.
I took it, but instead of standing up, I pulled her over to me and she landed right on top of me, hitting her head on my chest. She let out a light ow. And we started laughing.
She looked up to me and blushed. I smirked. I know I've had a fair share of girls attracted to me, but I never thought Bella would. I hope her blushing is from being attracted to me even for just a faint second, and not because of her fall.
I cleared my throat and she stood up, blushing more.
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Bella and I played all day on the sand and on the water. There was this time at before noon when she buried my body on the hot sand, my head sticking out, that I thought I'll burn. She wasn't that good in making sand castles either, so she made me built one small palace for her, which she was very grateful for.
"Edward, where's Jasper and Emmett?" Bella asked while we were dipping on the pool at around 4 in the afternoon.
Then, my heart broke at the mention of the name of my best guy friend, by my best girl friend. And she didn't even know it. I sighed.
"They'll be here at about 6 I think, they have a baseball practice at school and Jasper's dad are dropping them here" I answered her question. Change in my mood was very visible.
Bella knows that we were having conflicts, and she asked why so many times already, but I never answered, nor give any excuses for that matter.
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BPOV
It was about 7 in the evening and Edward and I are walking on the shore. Mrs. Cullen, and the two boys were grilling some steak for dinner. Emmett and Jasper wanted to spend the night here, so Mrs. Cullen decided to setup a tent for us, given that the boys will do it.
"Bella" Edward said suddenly. I looked up to him.
"Hmm?"
"It's really... beautiful here. Don't you think?" he said, looking into my eyes. His green eyes searching for something, and... admiring? Maybe the view.
"Yes... it's perfect" I answered. I'm not quite sure if I'm talking about the place anymore or his green eyes locked to mine.
It was dark, but I could still see his face clearly from the various lights from the shore line and the moon. God, he's beautiful.
"Do you want to sit with me?" he asked.
He plopped down on the sand near where the waves touch already, and I sat close beside him, not bothering to vocalize my answer.
"Have you ever liked someone before?" he asked, as we finished adjusting in a comfortable position.
I blushed. Good thing it's dark already.
"When you mean like, do you mean a crush?" I whispered. I blushed more.
"Yes you could say that."
"Yeah"
"Really?" he asked, facing me, pure shock crossed his face. I nodded.
"How come I never knew about it? You're keeping secrets from me? I'm hurt." Hurt is definitely evident on his face.
"It was no big deal, Edward, it's just a crush", that's all I could managed, before I felt my already hot cheek heated more.
"So, who's the guy?"
Uh no!!! Uh uh!!! No. No. No! What am I going to say to him?!
I think my cheeks were the darkest shade of red already from all the blood that's heating there. I sighed and looked back down to the sand. I could never lie to Edward. If he wants to know, then he'll know.
"You" I said quietly, and averted my gaze to the span of the ocean in front of us. I bit my lower lip, feeling uncomfortable from my own confession.
"Who?!" he asked again. His voice full of surprise, astonishment, joy and... relief?
"You heard me Edward! Don't make me say it again! It's just a crush! No big deal!" I said, annoyed now.
"Close your eyes Bella" he said softly.
I followed. I was too embarrassed that I don't know where to look anymore.
And the most amazing, most comfortable, most heavenly and most perfect feeling I've ever felt since all crashing into me piece by piece as he connected his lips to mine.
Edward. Kissed. Me. Damnit!
It wasn't just a smack, but wasn't really a kiss that is, well, not appropriate for our age. I kissed back and we won't like that for like eternity. Never opening our mouth, never darting out our tongues, just pure connection of our lips.
All my embarrassment, my insecurities, and my discomfort went away. It was all pure, but not entirely innocent.
That was my second kiss. From my Edward, again.
He pulled away and I did not dared to open my eyes. He kissed the top of my nose and brought his arm over my shoulder.
"Ready for dinner, Bella?" he asked. I could tell he was smiling.
I opened my eyes and he stood up, offering his hand to me. I grabbed it and he squeezed his hand.
"I think I would like to stay here for awhile and roam around" I said. I don't want to face his family with me grinning like an idiot.
"I'll stay with you." He still did not let go of my hand.
We started walking again, closer to each other than before, his hand still holding mine. I really didn't what that means, but I know we'll talk about it soon. I can be patient.
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EPOV
This night... is the best night of my life!
Not only because of Bella's confession, but because of the second kiss/first real kiss of my entire life. And it was Bella! It slightly broke my heart when she said it was just a crush. It means a lot more to me than to her, but still, I'm glad to know that she's attracted to me, even if she doesn't know I feel the same for her, maybe more.
But I don't want to take much of my chances. Maybe she'll think I was going too fast and she'll freak out on me, I already slipped when I kissed her, but it was just so uncontrollable. I want to take this one step at a time, I didn't even confess to her yet. I want to make everything right.
Yes, I know we're still kids. But this feeling, instead of going away, it only intensifies over time. I could call this infatuation, but I was hoping that it's more than that.
I would not want anyone but Bella.
She's smart and innocent. She's strong and clumsy. She's neat but she doesn't mind being dirty. She's responsible but she tends to forget stuffs sometimes. She knows me more than any women than my mom. She knows what aggravates me and constantly do it on purpose. She knows how to hurt me but never do it, well, except for the Jasper thing. She'll get mad at me, then will smile after awhile. She's never hard to please, she likes anything you offer her. She loves both to play and just sit around at the right time. And she grows more beautiful each day, and if I haven't fallen inlove with her yet, I swear I'll fall inlove with her that instant.
Did I thought about falling inlove?! Shit! What does that mean?
She looked at me, taking a bite on her dinner.
"Why awenchu iting?" she asked, her mouth still stuffed with food.
I smiled at her and took a bite of my piece, showing her that there's no need to ask any questions.
We were now with my mom, Jasper and Emmett. And though the fact that I should feel uneasy with Jasper, I couldn't care more about it. Bella said she likes me. It's me who she chose. And I don't welcome any competition.
We finished our food, and started cleaning up. I helped Jasper and Emmett set up the tent while my mom and Bella took care of our food.
I finished setting up the second tent when I noticed Jasper and Bella were missing.
"Where's Jasper and Bella?" I asked Emmett, already pissed to find both of them missing.
They could be together.
"Dude, calm down, you need to trust us!" Emmett said trying to cool me.
"Where. Is. Jasper. And. Bella?" I said, emphasizing each word, trying to not snap right there.
"Edward, calm down, they're not doing anything wrong, I swear!" he said, almost panicked.
So, they're together.
I walked away and started pacing looking for them. I swear I'll punch Jasper straight on the face once I find them.
I abruptly stopped as I noticed down beside the small cottage not too far away from the tents. Bella leaning on the cottage wall, Jasper in front of him.
Whatever comfort and happiness I was feeling earlier had quickly vanished and was replaced by pure anger and confusion, but mostly anger.
I was furious at Jasper. How could he? Bella chose me! Why did he have to walk and drag Bella all over here alone with him?! What is he planning?
And I was furious at Bella. It felt like I've been cheated and shit! After that kiss, her confession, all that walk on the shore with our fingers entwined with each other, and her she is, with my best friend? What does that suppose to mean?!
You heard me Edward! Don't make me say it again! It's just a crush! No big deal!
Her words resurrected on my mind. It's just a crush! No big deal!
What does she feel for Jasper then?
A/N: Don't hate me! I remind you, this is a Bella x Edward story, I promise it'll work out. Yes, I know I don't ask for reviews, but damnit, it makes my day and it makes me want to update as soon as possible. Ha ha. But I'm still grateful that you're reading my story until now, and that I'll be thankful if you'll continue reading it. It's too early for conflicts, but this isn't major, I promise. ;) Love yah!
