All Characters belong to S. Meyers.
Chapter 8: Edward's POV
Amazing. I couldn't believe how great dinner with Bella and her parents went. It reminded me how much I missed family dinners.
In the beginning my family always got together for the holidays but between my mom working as an interior designer and my father, who was Chief of Staff at Los Angeles Memorial Hospital. Well, Let's just say with their work load family dinners was no longer an option.
Now, it seems like it's only Alice or Emmett who is available to meet up for dinner. Yet maybe Bella would be the influence I need in order to push my family into gathering again.
Crashing onto my bed…. I closed my eyes and relived that night.
All day Sunday I couldn't keep Bella out of my mind and the hours would not pass fast enough for dinner to arrive.
Even work wasn't a distraction; it didn't help that Garrett wanted to talk to me regarding my scenes with Tanya. He was worried about if I would stay professional for the rest of our filming. Of course, I assured him that my personal life with Tanya would not interfere with our work.
What I didn't tell him was that as of yesterday I was continuously getting a phone call from Tanya. I wanted things between Bella and I to work and I wasn't going to let Tanya change that. I just needed to finish this movie and I wouldn't have to see her face until the Promotions began.
Finally. It seemed like forever but I finally walked up to Chief Swan's house just after six.
I should admit. I was a bit nervous when I saw how many cars were parked by their house, especially the type of cars. What stood out was Alice's yellow corvette, 1959 Porsche Convertible in a candy apple red. A Royal Jeep Wrangler and an army green Ford Pickup Truck.
Forcing myself to take a deep breath after I had knocked on the door I was greeted by an unknown face.
"Hi you must be Seth?" I question, unsure of who this was.
"No I'm not. Who are you?" The Native American man states looking at me just as confused.
"I'm Edward. Is Bella here?"
"There's no Bella here." He stated continuing to stare
At first I think I have the wrong house but Alice's car is here.
"Is Alice here? I'm her brother."
"Alice, Someone's at the door for you."
"I don't know anyone in town so who could it be. Edward? Why are you still outside?" Alice states as she came into view from behind the other guys
"That guy wouldn't let me in." I remark glancing between the two
"Oh that's Jake. He's Bella's best friend. Come on in. We're just sitting down to eat." Alice remarks as her and Jake moved out of the way
Stepping through the door I paused. I could sense her. Something about her was calling to me even though I had yet to lay eyes on her.
I did not have to wait long when I stepped into the kitchen and I find Bella standing by the counter. Leaning over the counter in the shortest shorts I ever saw. Good Heaven! I didn't realize her legs were that long!
Her hair was pulled into a messy bun and when she turns to look at me I can tell she hasn't slept and her eyes were puffy from crying.
"Hey Bella, are you okay?" I state looking at her with concern, "Do you want to go somewhere and talk?"
"I'm fine. Dinner is ready so we should really eat." She remarks trying to blow me off
"Bella you know you can talk to me."
"There is nothing to talk about."
"After dinner can we go for a walk?"
"I don't know, maybe."
"Is that your favorite answer? I don't know?" I tease hoping for her mood to crack
She cracks a smile and I feel her mood lift a little. "No."
We all sit down and enjoy our dinner. I'm finally introduced to Rosalie, Bella's other sister and Jake, Leah's boyfriend. We all laugh and smile over stories of Bella, Rose, and Leah growing up.
After dinner Bella agrees to take a walk with me. It's a nice night out with thousands of stars in the sky but it's nothing compared to Bella's beauty.
"Want to tell me why you were crying?"
"Edward, let's not play games. We both know in a few months you're leaving and I'll just be a distant memory. You'll move on with some Victoria's secret model or some b list singer and I'll still be here living my life. Sure, we'll have fun until you leave but I know I'll start forgetting it's not real and I'll fall in love with you only to end up heart broken." Bella exclaims, glaring at me throughout her speech. I couldn't believe this.
"Bella, I'm not playing a game. Yes, in a few months I'm leaving but you'll never be a distant memory for me. I've never been much into dating models or even singers and the thought of you here living your life without me being in it is already making me sick. We will have fun until I leave but Bella, this is more real to me than anything. I don't want to hurt you ever." I beg hoping she'd believe me.
She shakes her head, not looking at me. "This will never work."
"You're right it won't as long as you believe it won't."
She sighs., "I've been hurt before. My high school boyfriend cheated on me with my best friend and I found them having sex in the back of my truck."
OK, that I didn't expect.
"There has to be a story there."
"As you can tell there's not much to do around here for a teenager. Mike and I started dating junior year. Jessica had been my best friend since kindergarten. We all hung out in a group a lot. A few days after prom Jake and his friend, Embry decided we should have a big senior bonfire on the beach. Mike got drunk and started getting handsy. I told him I didn't want my first time to be with a sloppy drunk guy. We started fighting and he walked off. When he didn't come right back I went to look for him. I heard moaning and saw Jessica spread eagle in my truck while Mike pounded into her. He tried telling me it was a drunken mistake. I couldn't forgive him."
"Wow. What a shitty thing to do."
She cracked a smile.
"I got them back later that summer. Mike's biggest football rival and Jessica's high school crush was Embry. We had a bonfire on the beach again. I knew Mike never locked his car so I had Embry give Jessica a note asking her to meet him at his car. When she showed up I was losing my virginity to Embry. Don't tell my sisters. They still think I'm a virgin."
'I'm sorry Bella. That's a terrible thing to happen." I state looking at her, ccI'm not that kind of person and I would never intentionally hurt you. I know you feel this energy between us."
"It's called sexual tension. If we have sex it'll go away."
"Are you asking me to bed, because you should at least buy me dinner first?"
She gave me a sad smile.
In the next moment I was memorized by her eyes…..those damn eyes. Pulling her flush against me, I can feel her breath tickling my neck. Glancing at her lips, my breath catches. All I could think about was kissing those big, pink lips until I couldn't think straight.
"Let me prove you wrong." I whispered leaning in.
