Chapter Seven

Bella's POV:

"Edward, can I please take the blindfold off now?" I whined.

I had been playing Bella Barbie all day and I still haven't physically seen Edward. Despite the fact we are less than two feet away from each other in his car.

"Five more minutes Bella, then you can take the blind fold off."

"Okay" I pouted. "Can you at least tell me where we are going, or what we will be doing?"

"No and yes," he purred. "We are going on our first date." His cool fingers stroked my cheek beneath the rough fabric of the blindfold.

"But I knew that and I know you knew what I meant about 'what we will be doing'."

"I have no idea what you are talking about"

I figured it was some place kind of casual because I was wearing a dress with black leggings and ballet flats.

Thank you god for small favors

Alice pulled my hair half up and in waves; she kept my makeup light and simple. I was surprised because I would actually pick this out for myself.

When Edward finally stopped the car, I waited patiently for him to untie the blindfold. So, I didn't unintentionally hurt myself or any other bystanders. I was surprised when I heard the car door shut. I when he untied my blindfold I was greeted with shining green eyes filled with excitement.

"Are you ready Bella?"

I nodded slowly, my heart stuttering. I carefully got out of the car, only losing my balance slightly, and I noticed that we were parked right in front of a restaurant which- judging by the well-lit sign was La Bella Italia.

Hmm…

"Edward where are we?"

"We are in Port Angeles."

"Oh."

"For take-out."

"What! You mean we aren't eating here?"

"Nope."

Strange, much?

"Why?"

"You'll see." He responded in a sing song tone.

We walked into the restaurant to be greeted with a warm blast of air. Edward walked up to the hostess and said the name "Cullen."

At first the hostess had a confused look upon her face, but a moment later it was replaced with a thoughtful expression. She left her podium and walked towards the kitchen to get our food I assumed. I was pleasantly surprised when she walked back with a wicker basket, similar to the kind you take to picnics.

What in the world?

"Edward?" I asked confused.

"You'll see Bella."

Okay…

She handed him the basket and wished us luck on our date. Edward smiled back and nodded in response with an enormous grin on his face. With that he grabbed my arm and started leading me out of the restaurant to the chilly night air.

Once out the door I started to head to the car, but Edward just keep leading me in another direction. We walk for who knows how long in a comfortable silence, until Edward suddenly stopped at a Gazebo with a single table in the center.

We seemed to be in an abandoned area, there was nothing around except a red clothed table with lights surrounding it and the soft melody of a piano playing. There was nothing on the table except dishes, and a single white rose in a thin crystal vase.

I couldn't help the tears welling up in my eyes; in all my life I have not ever seen anything more beautiful.

"Edward…" I said completely speechless.

"Oh no, you don't like it do you. Alice said you would be fine at just eating at a restaurant, going to the movies, or even bowling. I should have listened to her. We can go somewhere else if you want-"

"Edward," I interrupted. "I don't hate it, I was crying because I thought that it was sweet and no one has ever done this before."

He looked at me with a perplexed look on his face with his mouth in a little 'O'.

How cute?

I couldn't resist I leaned over slightly and closed his mouth shut gently with my finger tips. Kissed his cheek and whispered, "Close your mouth, flies might fly in."

Grabbing his hand genially, I pulled him towards the magnificent area he created for us to enjoy.

I enjoy that word more than I should; I know that this will end up hurting me in the end.

"Edward."

"Huh? What happened?"

"I was kind of hoping you could tell me actually." I replied with the familiar chagrin spreading across my cheeks.

"I guess you shocked me I guess."

Dinner was great; everything Edward got at the restaurant was amazing. We had Four Cheese Ravioli with bread sticks and olive oil. For dessert we ate a chocolate cream cheese pie drizzled in chocolate sauce.

When the song changed to a piano Edward got up and walked to where he was right in front of me.

"Dance with me, Bella?"

"But, I c-can't d-d-dance."

"Don't worry; it's all in the leading."

I got up hesitantly, slowly walked towards him. Edward grabbed my hand and slowly pulled me towards his chest. He placed his right arm around my waist, holding me firmly to his chest, and held my right in his left. He lifted me easily and place my feet on top of his and slowly started dancing.

I leaned my head against his chest losing myself to the wonderful melody playing through the gazebo. I turned my head up slightly to look up at his face, only to discover him staring intently down at me. We slowed down until we weren't moving anymore, just gazing into each other's eyes. Leaning up onto the tips of my toes, I kissed the underside of his chin. I smelled cinnamon pine scent of his aftershave. I moved my head into the crook of his neck and inhaled deeply.

"Bella…"

"Hmmm"

"Would you like to go home now?"

"Sure, that would be nice." I replied half asleep.

The next thing coherent thing I could make out was the soft hum of the Volvo rumbling down the road.

I know everyone must hate my guts for not posting for 3 months. I am reallly sorry for leaving everyone hanging for soooo long. I have been busy with dance and school like you wouldn't believe. During that time I have failed one six weeks of a subject, had a dance competition, and a bunch of other stress no one wants to read about. Also, everyone will have to be patient when I tell them that I probably won't post anything till school gets out. You have the right to be mad at me because after not posting for a long time I am again making ya'll wait, but this time hopefully no more than six weeks.

Love You My Readers,

Tori