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Sorry to say, no Citrus warnings... Bella and Edward are both pissed about it too.

I don't own Twilight or its characters, I just make them think about sex all the time.

BPOV

To say that I was nervous about today was an understatement. Driving around town with Edward seemed like a great idea this morning at breakfast – now, not so much. I think in some ways I was as desperate as Edward for him to get his memory back, my reasons tangled in both selfless and selfish desires. I hated that Edward didn't remember or know anything or anybody, but I hated more than anything that he didn't know me.

We had been playing a game of constant cat and mouse for what felt like centuries, although really just off and on the last couple of years. Although I didn't admit it openly, I was hoping that we would follow through on all that flirting and see where things led between us once I moved back home and got settled in. I was self-aware enough to know that Edward was interested in me, and the way he was at the bar that night solidified any doubts I had anyway.

And then the Big Man upstairs decided to shit on my parade.

I looked down at the bed and frowned once again at my timid selection of clothes. I had only packed for a couple of days, expecting to spend most of my time at Alice's place until I flew back to Phoenix tonight to wrap things up before coming back permanently next weekend. I had postponed tonight's flight until next weekend considering everything, which unfortunately meant I needed to go shopping. I fucking hated shopping.

I eyed my jeans and deep navy v-neck tank top skeptically when my phone suddenly started ringing. I don't know why I was even contemplating the outfit, there wasn't much of a choice unless I wore one of the old t-shirts I had brought just to piss Alice off. She hated when I wore t-shirts, claiming they did nothing for my figure, but they were comfortable and I hadn't PLANNED on going anywhere!

"Hello," I answered my phone, placing it in the crook between my head and shoulder as I picked up my jeans.

"Bella! You're awake, that's great! I'm going to need to borrow you today."

Well speak of the Devil. Alice apparently chose to forget that I don't sleep and it's already after 9. I had been up for more than 2 hours.

"You know I don't sleep Ali. Why do you need to borrow me?" I grunted as I slipped one leg into my jeans.

"I thought for sure you would be sleeping well today. Oh well, soon enough. We need to go shopping of course!" I could hear her jumping in excitement through the phone – a sharp contrast to the scowl I'm sure she could hear from her end. I didn't want to even try to figure out what she was talking about, and of course she would know that I need clothes before I even did; she knows everything. I was too worried with trying to think of a way out of the inevitable shopping trip with Alice to focus on getting dressed, and me being me, of course I fell.

"Damnit," I shrieked into the phone as I heard Alice's trill of laughter on the other end. I kicked the bed in my frustration making even more noise, and honestly making my leg hurt a little bit, but I didn't care – stupid bed had it coming.

"Alice, I'm going to drive around with Edward for a little while this morning, then why don't we meet up this afternoon after lunch some time," I sighed as I lay back against the floor and tried to calm down.

"That will be perfect! I'll call you later and get a more solid plan. And Bella, your shirt is not too low cut!" She told me as she hung up.

"Damn Pixie," I muttered hanging up the phone. I kicked at my jeans, trying to untangle them from around my legs when the door suddenly burst open and Edward walked in soaking wet with just a towel on.

I didn't even process that he had barged in with no warning, or that I was lying half naked on the floor. Edward. Dripping wet. In a towel. Fuck. Me.

"Bella? Are you alright?" Edward rushed out, looking between me and the bed and then finally at my jeans sprawled at my feet. I snapped out of my trance and tried to cover myself the best I could with my jeans. Awkward party of two, anybody?

"Geez Edward, I'm fine. I just fell!" I shouted, much louder than I intended.

"Sorry!" He responded quickly. "It's just I heard the thump from you falling, and then another loud bang and then it got incredibly quiet. My bathroom lines up with this room and apparently the noise sounds worse than it is," he finished, looking almost guilty.

I sat there on the floor for what felt like an eternity, watching him watch me, apparently processing that I really was fine. He opened his mouth as if to say something else, before shutting it and then doing the same thing over again. I watched his eyes scan down my body and then come to rest on my legs as a hooded look overtook his features causing me to blush all over again.

"So yeah," I cleared my throat and pulled my legs under me self-consciously.

"I appreciate the concern but I'm good if you…"

Edward took the hint and after another rushed apology left the room, closing the door behind him. I know his intentions were good, but I would definitely be locking the door from now on! Another reason he needs to get his damn memory back. He would normally be expecting to hear me fall occasionally and would know better than to think anything of it.

I finished getting dressed, glancing at myself in the mirror before settling on the tank top after all. It wasn't that low, as Alice had already assured me. I pulled my hair into a Mariners hat and put on some mascara and lip gloss before calling it done and heading downstairs.

Edward was waiting in the dining room, and actually turned a little red when he saw me. Huh, looks like I'm not the only one who can blush, I thought with a smile.

"I'm sorry Bella, I really was just worried about you." He apologized again.

"No harm no foul!" I smiled, shushing him with a wave of my hand. "Besides, you've seen a lot more of me than that!"

"Oh?" He cocked an eyebrow and stood in front of me, obviously waiting for more. I don't know why I had to say anything, he wouldn't have known better!

It was my turn to blush this time; I'm sure a deep crimson, as I tried to avoid his piercing eyes on me.

"Yes. A game of truth or dare gone terribly, terribly wrong," I laughed as I turned towards the front door.

I felt a small tug on my pony tail and then felt Edward's warm breath against my neck.

"Sounds like a game of truth or dare gone terribly, terribly right," he whispered and reached across me to open the door.

I released a breath I hadn't realized I had been holding and headed for the car. I thought I would be more apprehensive about getting in Edward's Volvo, being as it looked almost identical to the one that Victoria had taken me in, but it really didn't bother me at all. I was grateful that my mind was apparently able to separate the two. It also didn't hurt that I had tricked Edward into letting me drive, not that he had much choice in the matter – he didn't know where he was going. Even still, he never let anybody drive this damn car, and I couldn't pass on the opportunity!

We drove around the city most of the morning just talking about our lives. I tried to fill him in on as much of his daily life as I could, but I was obviously limited considering I hadn't spent a lot of time with him here yet. It was getting close to lunch so I figured I'd swing by the hospital and then we could grab a bite at Jake's bar.

As I pulled into the parking lot Edward unexpectedly grabbed my free hand, sending surprisingly but welcome shivers down my spine. Just his touch gave me an instant sense of contentment and comfort, even in this very uncomfortable circumstance.

"Are you okay, Edward?" I asked, pulling into a parking space.

I looked over in his direction and followed his intense eyes towards the front door. There was nothing tangible there and I realized he was seeing something that I couldn't focus on. I sat there and stroked my thumb across his knuckles, just letting him process whatever was happening with him.

"My parents died my first year at Dartmouth, Alice was just a sophomore in high school," he said suddenly, turning to me. My heart broke at what I saw in him, the obvious pain of his memory etched all over his face. I unconsciously lifted my other hand to his cheek, trying to smooth the sorrow from his eyes.

"Alice waited for me to fly in from school before coming to the hospital; she didn't want to come alone. They kept our parents on life support so that we could see them, but they were for all-intensive purposes already gone. They were in the same room, and Alice and I sat in between their beds for hours just sitting there, waiting for a miracle that wouldn't come. That was the day I decided to be a Doctor."

"I'm so sorry, Edward." It didn't seem like enough to say, but I also couldn't think of anything that would be better.

Edward put his hand over mine and pulled it to his lips, kissing my palm lightly.

"I think I've had enough memories for today, let's go get some lunch."

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