Chapter 7

BELLA'S POV

"Wow Bella, beautiful as always." Rosalie smiled, curling the last piece of hair.

"Thanks Rosalie." I smiled, and ran my hands through my newly done hair.

"No, thank you Bella."

I stood, and went to the mirror. Pink had not been my first color choice, but Rosalie had insisted on it. It was a pale, shiny color. The dress was like one of those old ballroom dresses, except with a modern twist to it.

"Nice huh?" Rosalie winked.

"It is."

She came up behind me, messing with my hair for a second.

"It's okay to be happy."

I nodded, turning around to face her.

"I know."

She touched my face, and then went for the door.

"Edward will be wanting to see you."

She held the door open for me, and I carefully made my way down the stairs.

Edward was waiting for me, straightening his collar. His eyes lifted as he saw me, and he smiled.

"You amaze me every time." He said softly against my cheek.

"So do you." I wrapped an arm around him, hugging me close to me.

"Are you ready to go?"

I nodded, but didn't let go.

"Are we going like this?" He laughed.

I nodded again, biting my lip.

"Alright." He pulled me up, my arm still wrapped around him. He made his way to the door, not even having to look past me to see.

"We'll be back later." He said, speaking to Alice.

"Alright." She waved, smiling.

Edward got into the car, and stopped as he sat down.

"This isn't dangerous or anything."

"You're right, it isn't." I pulled back, and crawled into the passenger seat.

He laughed again, and started the car. We were meeting Fred and Renee at some fancy place, where we would be entertained and fed. Well, not fed.

EDWARD'S POV

I pulled up and got out as the valet came to the door. Bella got out too.

"Here you are." I handed the valet the keys.

"Thank you s-"

"Edward?"

The valet and I both turned to see Bella, standing there.

"Are you coming?" She asked, holding her arm.

I saw the valet out of the corner of my eye, and dodged his thoughts.

"I'll be there in a second." I smiled, and she went around the car.

I grabbed the valet's arm, jerking him towards me.

"I'm not paying you to stare." I growled.

"Y-yes sir." He shivered.

I threw him back against the car, and went to join Bella.

Fred and Renee were waiting for us inside.

"Bella, you look lovely." Renee gave Bella a big hug.

"You do too." Bella smiled, and stepped back into my waiting arm. It looped around her protectively.

"Shall we?" Fred asked, offering Renee his arm.

"We shall." Renee took Fred's arm, and they turned.

Bella and I followed closely behind, and I kept my eyes on Bella every second.

BELLA'S POV

"Bella, where did you get that dress? It's gorgeous." Renee touched my arm.

"Rosalie bought it for me at a store in town." I mumbled. "They need to stop buying me stuff."

"Nonsense Bella," Edward leaned in as if he were telling a secret, "she's going to be pampered forever."

Not forever.

Yes forever.

"This one spoils me too." Renee lightly hit Fred with her napkin.

"What's wrong with that?" Fred laughed.

"That's what I want to know." Edward agreed.

"I'll be right back." Fred kissed Renee's cheek, and darted off.

"Isn't he great?" Renee beamed.

"Yeah he's nice." I smiled.

It was quiet from there, until music started up and a familiar voice sang into a microphone.

"Oh my God – Edwin McCain!" I shouted, turning to see him standing on the stage.

"Yeah, Fred knew I liked him." Renee smiled.

"Do you want to dance?" Edward asked me.

"Yes," I turned to Renee, "do you mind?
She shook her head, still smiling.

Edward led me to the dance floor, and lifted me onto his feet as usual. We slowly spun around the room.

When the song finished up, another voice spoke into the microphone.

"Renee, I love you." Fred said.

I could see Renee as Edward turned us towards her. She was shocked.

"Fred?" I heard her whisper.

"Renee, will you marry me?"

Her eyes widened, and she nearly knocked Edward and I down as she ran up to the stage.

"Yes!" She squealed, throwing her arms around Fred.

EDWARD'S POV

"That was sweet." Bella smiled, lying down on the bed with Charlie.

"Should I request Mr. McCain's assistance the next time I want to surprise you?" I smiled, and laid down next to Bella. Charlie was wedged in between us.

"Perhaps you should. Not." She pressed her forehead to mine.

"Maybe I should get Linkin Park…"

Her eyes widened.

"I would die!"

"You're already dead."

"Dead." Charlie mumbled.

Bella sat up, her eyes wide.

"What did he just say?" She asked, barely in a whisper.

"He…" I sat up too.

Bella looked at me, and then started shaking with laughter. She let out a little scream as I hugged her.

"He said his first word!"

"I know!"

The door flung open, and Alice stormed in.

"What is it!"

"Charlie said his first word!" Bella shouted, running to Alice. She picked her up, and spun her around.

"What did he say?" Alice ran to the bed, looking at Charlie.

"Go on Charlie, say it again." Bella smiled.

I looked back at Charlie, and he looked back at me.

"I don't think he's going to." I smiled.

Bella's face fell, and Alice looked away.

"Don't worry, he'll say it again." Alice smiled, and left.

"We didn't even record it." Bella muttered, folding her arms.

"Well I doubt we would have known when he'd say his first word." I laughed, standing up. I hugged her close to me.

"Well…"

I lifted her up over my head, her body floating over mine.

"Edward! If you don't put me down you'll be-"

"Dead." Charlie smiled.

"Yeah, what he said."