Okay, this part of the story may not be what you expected but just go with it; I think it will work out for the best. I am trying to make this story as original as possible so there will be unexpected twists to make it interesting. Tell me what you think in your REVIEW!
BPOV
I had a meeting first thing but all I could think about was that I was going out with Edward this week. I can't believe he asked me out! It was romantic, saying it in front of our friends; he must be pretty into me to be so forward and public. Now I at least don't feel like it is just me feeling this way. I know for sure I really like him and I hope he knows that. I would hate to be messed around with just because my emotions were as blatant as if written on the page of an open book, though. I want him to want me, need me even. I want him to wake up in the morning and think of me first before anything, or maybe just wake up next to me… shut up brain, you should be paying attention to this meeting!
The executive director of the company was talking about how we were growing and we needed some more fresh bands to keep our success building. Without thinking, I shouted out and interrupted his speech,
"I have a band."
He was shocked at my rudeness but it didn't last, he was intrigued.
"Who are they? Have they performed locally? Do they have a web-based following yet?" he kept up this constant stream of questions, so I had to interrupt him again,
"It's my band!" I shouted. He stopped and the boardroom began to laugh.
"Miss Swan, you cannot use your own band for your next project." His amusement at the thought of my band being a successful choice as the next project was infuriating. I was so outraged I stormed out of the boardroom and went straight home.
Edward was startled at my abrupt entrance into the apartment followed by the aggressive slamming of the front door.
"Remind me to stay on your good side," he chuckled as I crossed the hard wood floor to the kitchen for some much-craved coffee.
"I offered our band to the director as a possible act to promote and get into the charts and he laughed in my face." I was almost growling so I dialled back the anger, not wanting to put Edward off.
"Well then, we can practice, get a gig in a local bar and get your director to come and see us. If he doesn't like our sound then we don't want him representing us anyway, but if he does, we will already have a local following and we will be ready to record having nailed the songs," Edward smiled, evidently proud of his ingenious plan.
"Edward, that is actually brilliant, you're amazing!" I exclaimed, proceeding to lean over the counter to kiss him on the cheek, but at the last moment, Edward turned his head and his soft lips brushed against mine.
I broke away fast, not really knowing what to do. I just stared at Edward, speechless and noticed my pulse had doubled and my heart was tingling with joy at the wonderful sensation caused by Edward's kiss.
"Um, Edward, what was that?" I asked timidly.
"I guess I couldn't wait 'til our date." He replied, his velvet voice enveloping me with the lust resounding from his words.
What do I reply to that? He says something so sexy and irresistible and I am standing here dumbfounded.
"Speaking of our date" I said, flustered and undoubtedly blushing, "when is it? I know I agreed to let you take me to a restaurant of my choice but you never said when you wanted me."
His eyes were full of lust and it was putting me off my train of thought.
"How about tonight?" He answered, his velvet voice dripping of sex.
"Perfect, be ready by 7:30. So anyway, were you done, kissing me I mean?" I inquired in my sexiest voice. To which he responded by vaulting over the island and pulling me into his toned, muscular body and crushing his lips to mine. His breath had a minty freshness and made me lightheaded. The only thing that brought me back to Earth was the sound of the door hitting the wall and a gasp echoing around the room. I tried to extract myself from Edward's grip but he wouldn't relinquish me for anything so I gave up and peeped over his shoulder to see a startled Alice next to a chuckling Jasper.
"Alice, um, it's… well, Edward couldn't wait for our date!" I exclaimed causing Jasper to laugh and Alice to giggle like a schoolgirl. Edward seemed to not care that we were no longer alone, because he started to nuzzle my neck affectionately, not helping the jelly-like feeling in my legs.
"Okay Bells, we can see when we are interrupting. C'mon Jazz, let's go out for lunch and leave the lovebirds to it." She winked at me before accepting Jasper's outstretched hand and waltzing happily out of the apartment. Edward had me tightly in his arms before the door was even closed, caressing my back and the curve of my ass.
Edward locked eyes with me, a crooked grin on his face.
"Shall we pick up where we left off then?" he asked, kissing me softly again, but I broke away, stepping back out of his arms and looking down at the floor. I felt bad because in truth I wanted to be there, in his arms, but it was too much.
"Edward, we haven't even been on a date yet, and I don't usually do this with someone who hasn't at least bought me a nice dinner, even bought me a drink. I really like you, but this is a weird situation, us living together and about to start dating, being in a band together, it's all very dependent on whether we can face each other every day. So if something were to go wrong, I want it to be wrong for the right reasons, not because we rushed it. Okay?"
He took my hands in his own, there coolness startling me, and smiled that crooked grin which, I had quickly learned, made me weak at the knees within an instant.
"Whatever you want Bella. I can wait, I'm a patient guy, just don't lead me on okay?"
I have never been asked that by a guy before; maybe it's just too open and vulnerable for most guys to admit. I don't really know how to answer him. I mean I don't plan on hurting him unless he turns out to be some psycho who is really good at faking being charming and gorgeous. I am waiting for him to realise what a bore I am and dump me, and we haven't even had our first date yet!
"I think it's more likely you will be the one hurting me, but I will keep that in mind." I muttered it softly, my own vulnerability getting the better of me.
Edward tilted my head up, preventing me from not looking into his beautiful eyes. I couldn't look him in the face; it just made my prediction all the more probable the longer I saw how much more of a catch he was. I tried to pull away but he started kissing my neck all the way to my mouth, which he attacked with a kind of frenzy. We broke away, panting, and I felt his warm breath on my ear, where he whispered,
"Don't you dare doubt yourself Bella Swan. You have more going for you than you know. How else do you think I fell for you?"
What? He's fallen for me? How is that possible, we have barely known each other two weeks?
"You haven't fallen for me. You have simply deduced that because we have so much in common that we are perfect for each other. You know nothing about me and don't say you do, please. Don't put all this pressure on me to be the person you think I am. I think we should pretend we don't know each other at all for our date, you know, start over. People who start dating aren't generally already living together." I was rambling. My thoughts were flying around my head in a panic, attempting to make sense of everything.
"Okay, I can do that." He replied, reluctantly.
"I have to go." I headed for the door abruptly, which was probably a little rude but I had to get out of the apartment and call Alice for outfit advice. I didn't even give Edward time to respond.
"Alice?" I asked when the dial tone stopped, but all I heard were moans and groans on the other end of the line. I believe I was scarred for life. Hearing Alice and I can only assume, Jasper, having sex on the other end of the line was possibly the most embarrassing thing ever. I clicked off immediately and hailed a cab. I think it is safe to say that I will be embarking on 'Operation find a sexy outfit to wear on my first date with Edward' alone.
I know it's short but I want to write the date in the next chapter and you guys have waited so long I didn't want to delay this release a day more. I hope the story is still interesting. Bella and Edward are not going to have an easygoing relationship and there are some serious obstacles in the near future.
Thanks for all of you who are going to review this chapter, your input is invaluable to me.
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