AN: I don't own anything Twilight. There are pictures to this chapter!
A Night Out
Edward picked me up at seven on the dot. I was dressed in skinny jeans and a dark blue cashmere sweater with a cream camisole underneath. I threw on my dark grey pea-coat with seconds to spare. We were in his Volvo driving down a country road when I decided to break the silence. "So…where are you taking me?"
I looked over to see a beautiful crooked smile and a mischievous glint in his green eyes. "It's a surprise…"
I usually don't like surprises but with Edward it was perfectly fine. I was thinking of what we could possibly be doing out here, in the middle of nowhere when I felt the spark from him grasping my hand. I loved the feel of his large hand wrapped around my small one. It made me feel whole and complete. "We are almost there I promise." He said placing a tender kiss on the back of my hand.
The rest of the ride was spent in a comfortable silence. "We're here." He got out of the car and jogged over to my door. He opened it a reached for my hand. He pulled me towards the small trail at the end of the clearing. We had been walking in excited silence when the trees broke and we entered a meadow. It was beautiful. The trees outlined the meadow in an almost perfect circle. There were yellow, orange and red leaves dotting the field grass of the little meadow.
"Edward…this is…" I couldn't find words to describe what I saw. It was too perfect to put into words. I just stood there looking around when I noticed the blanket laid out with a basket and candles.
"I thought we could have a picnic and after the sun sets we can watch the stars." All I could do was nod my head.
He led me over to the blanket and sat me down next to him. "Would you like something to drink?"
"Yes…please." He turned to get the picnic basket and pulled out a bottle of red wine and two glasses. He poured one for me and one for himself. Putting the bottle of wine aside he reached into the basket again and pulled out a plate of cheeses, another with crackers and a bowl of grapes. It was so romantic with the food and the wine and of course our setting. We ate the cheese and grapes and chatted about what was going on in our lives now and what we wanted for the future.
"So what made you decide to pursue a career in editing?" Edward was eating cheese and grapes while sipping on his wine.
"I really enjoy reading. I figured why not get paid for it." I took another sip of my wine and grabbed another cracker.
We talked for a while later when I started getting chilled. Edward noticed and reached for my hand. He pulled me gently to his side and wrapped another blanket around the two of us. I leaned into him breathing in his sent and feeling the warmth of his body next to mine. The sun was almost set and the first of the stars were starting to emerge from the blackness that enveloped them. I leaned back onto the blanket still in Edward's arms.
We lay there while Edward pointed out different constellations in the night sky. When he stopped talking I looked up at him to see what was wrong when I got lost in his gaze. He had been staring at me. Holding my eyes he leaned down and placed his lips to mine. Our kiss deepened and it was one of the most passionate kisses I had shared with Edward. It was perfect in every way. Unfortunately it is necessary for one to breathe so we had to break the kiss. I rested our foreheads together, taking in the air that we needed. I was lost in his gaze when he asked me the question I had been waiting to hear.
"Bella…would you be my girlfriend?" Without breaking our gaze I nodded my head and was swept into another of his wonderful kisses. We spent the rest of our night under the stars whispering and kissing each other.
The next thing I knew it was sunrise and there were birds chirping in the background. I looked up from the protective arms of my Edward to see his peaceful face. If it was possible he was even more handsome in sleep. I leaned up and kissed his lips but he didn't wake. I was kissing his eyes and cheeks when he started to stir. I kissed his lips again when he opened his emerald eyes. "Good Morning," I sighed, kissing his lips yet again.
"It certainly is a Good Morning." He stretched with me still in his arms. I tried to move to give him more space but he just pulled me closer to him. He leaned toward me, "Did you know you talk in your sleep?" I groaned and he chuckled. I knew I talked but I usually didn't have to worry about it because there was never anyone to bother with it. Alice and Rose always make fun of me but I couldn't have said anything too terrible.
I cleared my throat and asked, "What did I say?"
He had an amused look on his face so it couldn't have been that bad. "You, um, said my name…"
My face instantly blushed. I know I dreamed about Edward but I didn't think my subconscious would betray me by making me say his name while we were sleeping under the stars together. "Don't be embarrassed. I actually liked to hear my name on your lips, among other things..." He leaned in and kissed me with so much emotion that it was staggering. "Come on, I better get you home." He pulled me up and led me to his car. On the ride back to the city with my fingers entwined with Edward's, I couldn't help but to think that I was the luckiest girl in the world.
Edward dropped me off in front of my apartment building, promising to be back later in the day. I made my way into my flat when I was attacked by a little dark haired pixie. "Where were you?!?" Alice was barely containing herself from her excitement. She was bouncing around holding my hand.
"If you will just relax I could tell you what happened!" She dragged me to the couch and I was forced to tell her about my romantic night with Edward. When I told she that I was Edward's girlfriend the screaming started all over again. "So now we are just waiting on you and Jazz." I looked at Alice's expression. She had something to tell me. I pointed my finger at her, "Spill it pixie!"
"Jazz asked me to be his girlfriend last weekend…" She just shrugged like it was no big deal.
"Why didn't you say anything?!?" I was shocked, not that they were a couple but that she hadn't said anything sooner.
"I don't know, I guess I didn't think it was that big of a deal." I was amazed with her. She always wanted details on mine and Rose's lives but when it came to her she thought it was fine to let things go without telling us about them. We talked for a bit longer when I noticed the time. I got up and headed to my room. "Do you have plans with Edward tonight?" Alice tried to fake nonchalance.
"I am not sure what the plans are, but I need to shower before he gets here. Why?"
"I thought we could all go on a triple date to the movies then to the mall."
"That sounds good; give Rosalie a call and you can tell her about last night! Edward should be here soon and I am sure he won't mind." I got into my bathroom and started my shower. I was just stepping out when I heard the buzzer. I rushed to dry off and throw on my jeans and cami I had laid out for the night. I was blow drying my hair when I felt two strong arms encircle my waist. I smiled and leaned back into his chest. He kissed my hair then the back of my neck, sending shivers down my spine.
"Mmmm….strawberries." He took another deep breath before I spun around to face him. I stood on my toes to give him a proper kiss. To my pleasant surprise the kiss was deeper than most of the kisses we shared. When I started to get dizzy I pulled away.
"Do you have any plans for tonight?" I asked looking up at him through my eye lashes, feigning nonchalance.
"Well, I actually have plans to spend the evening with a beautiful woman, who I happen to call my girlfriend." He was leaning down towards me again, our lips were almost touching.
"She must be a very lucky girl to have you for a boyfriend," I whispered against his lips.
"Not as lucky as I am to have her as mine," He barely whispered before we went in for another kiss. Before the kiss got completely out of hand we were interrupted by Emmett's booming laugh coming from the kitchen. I pulled away from Edward to grab my wrap around sweater. "That color purple looks really beautiful against your skin." I smiled and kissed his lips as a thank you. I took Edwards hand and led him out of my bedroom and into the sitting room. Emmett and Jasper were arguing with Rose and Alice about something.
"...Come on Em, we always watch what you want to watch!" Alice was bouncing on the balls of her feet pleading with Emmett." She pouted when he shook his head 'no'.
"Hey guys, what's up?" I was going to try to defuse the situation before Alice attacked Emmett. She looks small but that little pixie can tussle.
Alice stomped her foot, "Me and Rose want to go see that new movie, P.S. I Love You," she glared at Emmett, "and he and Jasper want to go see that one about people getting a call and hearing them die." Her whole body shook at the mention of the movie.
"One Missed Call and it isn't that will be fine, stop pouting!" Emmett was smirking at the expression on Alice's face. Before things could get any worse Edward stepped in.
"Hey how about this, we vote to figure out what will see." Everyone nodded their heads in agreement. "Okay if you want the scary one come stand by me and for the other one go stand next to Alice." There was movement as we all went to claim the movie we wanted. Of course the results were a tie. The boys wanted the scary one and us girls wanted the romantic comedy.
"Well that didn't work…how about Rock, Paper, Scissors?" Edward looked around us questioningly. That seemed fair to me, and I had the girls to help think of what would be the best throw. I noticed that the boys had chosen for Emmett to battle for the right to choose the movie. Naturally Alice jumped at the idea of challenging Emmett. They strode up to one another and put their hands behind their backs. Alice immediately formed the sign scissors, which was good because Em usually threw paper. Edward must have noticed the grins on mine and Rose's faces because he quick leaned to Emmett and whispered in his ear. I went to tell Alice to change when Jazz yelled 'go' and they both threw. Alice, Rose and I all groaned at what we say. Em was smacking hands with Jazz and Edward. He had thrown rock, I am assuming at the last minute, to win the scary movie. Edward walked over to me with his patent crooked smile on his face. I tried to look irritated but couldn't hold it with him looking at me like that.
"What did you tell Em before they threw?" I asked him in an accusing tone.
He smiled at me sheepishly and pulled me into a hug. "I saw the looks on yours and Rose's faces and knew that something was up. So told Emmett to throw the last thing he normally would, and it looks like you girls would have won if I hadn't noticed the smirks." He was chuckling into my hair.
"You know I really don't like scary movies? I will end up clutching on to you the whole movie." I explained with an eyebrow raised.
"I know, why do you think I voted for the scary one? I can hold you without getting looks from everyone in the theater." I could feel the smile on his lips through my hair.
"Come on you two, let's go to the movies!" We all walked out of my apartment and too the waiting jeep. We all piled in and headed to the movies.
