Disclaimer: All characters belong to Stephenie Meyer.
Author's note at the end.
We stayed at the park for a while longer before Bella started to slightly shiver from the cool breeze that had started up.
I stood up from my swing and held my hand out for her to take. I helped her off her swing and just stood there looking at her.
She gave me a small smile and asked, "What?"
I shook my head and said, "Nothing."
She wasn't about to let me off the hook. She raised an eyebrow at me, tilted her head to the side and said, "Normally, I'd believe you…but after everything you just shared with me tonight, I don't."
I laughed at the fact that she could see right through me and call me on it without feeling shy, "Okay, you're right. It's not nothing but, it's nothing big or worrisome, okay?"
She nodded for me to continue so I did, "I'm just trying to grasp the fact that you're still here. After everything I told you tonight, you're still here."
Bella looked confused at my statement and asked, "Why wouldn't I be here? Did you really expect me to leave after you told me something that personal?"
I could feel a small blush make its way across my cheeks and I ducked my head in hopes that Bella wouldn't see it. No such luck. She lightly grasped my chin and moved my head up so that I would make eye contact with her.
"Edward, did you really think I would leave?" she asked.
Slightly ashamed, I nodded. She let go of my chin and it was at this point I noticed I was still holding her hand after helping her off her swing. I was looking down at our hands when I heard her release a small sigh. I looked up at her and saw that she looked a little unhappy.
Great. Way to go, Edward. The first date you've had in years, with a girl you actually like, mind you, and you blow it. Please shut up.
"Edward, I would never do that to anyone I know. Please don't think so little of me anymore, okay? I'm your friend and I want you to feel comfortable with me," Bella said.
I nodded, but then what she said finally sunk in. Friend. Crap. Friends don't go on dates. She only saw me as a friend. Bella must have seen the look on my face while I was thinking because she let go of my hand and help my face in between both of her hands. I moved my eyes down so that she wouldn't see them and feel bad.
"No, look at me, Edward," she demanded softly. I complied after a few seconds and moved my eyes up to look at her. "I only said friend because I didn't know which term was the right one," she blushed but continued, "I would like to be more than a friend to you, but I didn't know if that's what you wanted, too."
She let go of my face slowly but before her hands could drop completely, I grabbed them in both of mine. I kept eye contact with her and said, "I'd like that very much, Bella." I saw her face light up at my words and I couldn't help but smile at her. She stepped towards me and moved her face down a little. Her hair fell forward and I reacted before I could stop myself. I lifted my hand and brushed her hair back over her shoulder. The movement caused her to look up at me. She was biting her lip and her cheeks had the most enticing pink spread over them, I couldn't help but stare at her.
"It's not polite to stare, Edward," Bella said softly. I smiled and replied, "I know. But at the moment, I don't care."
I decided to lay it all on the line, "I'd like to think that I'm allowed to stare at my girlfriend all want." The biggest grin broke out on her face, I thought her face was going to split in two.
She chuckled, "Girlfriend, huh?" I nodded and said, "Yeah. Have you seen her? She's beautiful. She has long, dark brown hair, amazing hazel colored eyes, and the cutest blush I've ever seen." Bella full out laughed at my description of her and started shaking her head. I decided to keep playing my little game, "You haven't seen her? Damn, I should probably look for her, then. I don't want her mad at me because I decided to hang out with a beautiful girl. Bye, then."
At this point, Bella was laughing a little harder than before but she still managed to grab my wrist before I could actually walk off.
"Wait," gasp, "Edward, come back." I turned around with a smile on my face. The fact that I could make her laugh so much after such intense conversations was a good feeling.
"Yes, Bella? Was there something you needed?" I asked. She straightened herself out and nodded. She still had a smile on her face when she replied, "I need my boyfriend to give me a kiss before he goes anywhere. Can you help me out with that?"
I nodded and stepped closer to her. She stood on her tiptoes and moved closer, but before her lips met mine I said, "I can go find your boyfriend. He's probably around here somewhere."
Before I could move away she grabbed the front of my jacket in her little fists, pulled me forward and whispered, "Shut up and kiss me."
I smiled and whispered back, "Yes, ma'am."
So that's exactly what I did. I softly pressed my lips to hers and was pleasantly surprised to find them warm despite the coldness of the outdoors. The way our lips moved together was perfect. There was no rush and neither of us was running out of breath anytime soon.
I'll stay in my room for this. I promise I won't ruin it for you. Thank you. But like Arnold, I'll be back...without the weird accent.
Author's Note: I'm sorry for the long wait. Two words: College Finals. I have three more this week and then I have more free time to type up my chapters so, again, please be patient with me.
Huge thank you to everyone who added me to their favorites/alerts. It means a lot that you've taken an interest in my rinky-dink story. Also, thank you for sticking around.
Next chapter should be up sometime this week as well. Until next time. =]
