Author's Note: Unbeta'd. You've all made me second guess myself on Edward's big secret. I'm trying not to stretch it out too far though, so you'll find out soon.

Word Prompt: Patience

Plot Generator—Phrase Catch: Go out on a limb.

Before I knew it, Edward and I were in his car, speeding down darkened streets as the radio played softly in the background. He had grabbed my hand and pulled me through the house and out the back door before I could object.

"Where are we going?" I asked, watching him curiously as he opened the door to a shiny silver sedan.

"I just want to show you something. You'll like it, trust me," he smiled widely, gesturing with his hands for me to get in the car.

I hesitated, years of Charlie's protective cop spiel's running through my head, before shaking myself and folding myself into the front seat.

When returned climbed into the driver's seat, his face lit up with a grin before turning the ignition and backing out of the driveway.

After a few minutes of silence, I started to get anxious over my decision to leave. I patted down my pockets and breathed a small sigh of relief when I felt my cell phone.

"What's wrong?"

I quickly started a text to Alice to let her know I had left, when I realized something.

"What's your last name?"

"What?" Edward barked out a laugh as he looked over at me inquisitively.

"Your last name… I just realized- I don't know it."

"Cullen."

As I typed out my text, I felt his warm hand settle over mine. "We can go back if you want, Bella."

"Will you just… tell me where we're going?"

He turned back to the road and chuffed, though the sound was more of amusement than annoyance. "It'll ruin the surprise."

"I hate surprises," I groused.

Edward's laugh filled the small car, the genuine sound of it warmed me from the inside out.

"Kerry Park," he finally admitted, glancing at me with a raised eyebrow before looking back to the road.

"I… have no idea what that is."

"Good. Just have a little more patience with me, we're almost there."

I sat back in my seat, watching the new sights pass through the windshield. When my phone buzzed in my lap and I glanced at Edward before reading the screen.

'I was looking for you! Jasper says Edward's a good guy so I'm not going to worry… too much. Stay safe!'

"I take it you don't do this kind of thing often…" The sound of his voice startled me and I snapped my head up to look at him.

"Like what? Get into cars with strangers? Not so much."

When Edward didn't say anything else I continued on. "My dad's the police chief back in Forks… he would probably kill me right now if he knew about this."

"And what is this?" he asked, his tone one of curious amusement.

"Just… I don't do this. I'm predictable, boring Bella. Going to that party was out of character enough, and now I'm here with you…"

I trailed off when I realized Edward had parked the car.

"Are were here?" I asked, looking around at the surroundings but seeing nothing but darkness.

"Yep," he replied with a chuckle. "Wait here…"

I watched him climb out of the car and shuffle to the back. The popping of the trunk startled me and I bit my lip in anxiousness. Edward tapped once on the window before opening my door, offering his hand to help me out.

He shut the door and locked the car with the key fob, before offering his other hand. Intertwining our fingers, he pulled me along. I followed his lead as my eyes started to acclimate to the dark, until I was struck by the sight in front us.

"This is amazing!" I squealed, squeezing his hand in appreciation.

Downtown Seattle, Elliot Bay and West Seattle were all lit up in front of us in a multitude of colors. I dropped his hand to lean on the guardrail, attempting to get as close as possible to the spectacular view.

"We'll have to come back in the daytime," Edward murmured in my ear as he wrapped his body around mine.

"Sounds good to me."