I woke up with the mother of all kinks in my neck. Note to self: Never fall sleep all night on the couch. Amended note to self: Buy new couch that is more comfy.

Stretching in every direction I could make my body bend, most of the kinks eventually worked their way out of my body. It didn't matter how much pain I was in, because I was still on an I-Kissed-Bella high! Just the imaginings of her kneading my sore neck muscles was enough to get my inner motor revved up and ready to go, although I still planned to make a pot of coffee. See, not one mention of my raging morning wood. I figured that was a given.

Saturdays were the best days, because I could putz around the house, mowing my yard and cleaning my house inside and out, followed by cleaning out my car. Contrary to popular belief, not all bachelors are slobs! To be fair, if it didn't meet Alice's Code of Cleanliness, she'd just go behind me and redo it, so I may as well get it right the first time and avoid having her go through my private things as she decluttered. And she was quite the snoop, as much as she was a meddler.

I'd just finished mowing my front yard and was about to start on the back, when I became inhumanly thirsty. I stepped inside the house and rooted around in my fridge for something cool and refreshing, yet satisfying to my taste buds. Red Raspberry Lemonade it is!

The liquid felt cool and tantalizing on my tongue. Not as tantalizing as other things that had been on my tongue, but it worked for now. I chugged the contents of the glass and had just set the glass on the counter when the phone rang. Now what did Alice want?

"What have you called to pester me about now, you little meddler?" I teased.

"Um, Edward?" Shit, this wasn't Alice.

"Yeah?" Why was Bella calling me from Alice's phone?

"Um, I was just wondering when I could pick up my clothes from you," she whispered into the phone, probably so Alice wouldn't start riding her about that little indiscretion. Oh crap. What HAD I done with her clothes?

"Oh, um...well...I think I left them in a bag in my office. Can I bring them to you sometime?"

I swear Bella's voice dropped into a sexier tone, "Anytime you want, Edward."

"Cool," I tried to keep myself calm, not trying to look overeager-even though I totally was. "Do you want me to clean them first? They did get a bit stained up."

"No, that's fine. I can clean it myself. I can look over it and see if it's too ruined to bother with. Maybe if they're ruined I can use it as an excuse to go shopping for myself?"

I chuckled, "Yeah, I'm sure Alice would love that. You two are quite the fearsome twosome when it comes to clearance shopping, from what Alice tells me."

"Oh my gosh, you have NO idea! Though I can give Alice a run for her money. Alice may find more items, but I like to get more bang for my buck."

And now all I could think about was banging...

Shifting the conversation out of Pervert-ville, I decided to wrap it up. "I'm sure. Well, I'll run to the office this afternoon and pick it up. Maybe drop it off tomorrow morning if you're not busy?"

"Sure, that'd be great, Edward."

"Good."

"Oh, and Edward?"

Uh oh, what did she want now?

"Don't eat anything before you come over. I'm repaying you with breakfast."

"That's really unnecessary," I replied, hoping I didn't come off as ungrateful. "I'd be just as happy standing on your front porch, if it meant seeing you again."

Wow, that was really sappy.

Apparently Bella thought so too, but in a good way. "Aw, that's so sweet! Well, I'm making you breakfast anyway, so don't argue and be here by 11 a.m."

Bossy little woman. I loved it.

"11 a.m.? Wouldn't that be considered lunchtime for some?" I teased. Might need a granola bar when I wake up.

"Ha Ha. I happen to like sleeping in and this is my one day to do just that."

"Alright then," I laughed, saying one last goodbye.

Our conversation had been effortless and I was enjoying the easy banter and fun chiding we gave each other.

I was in such a good mood that cleaning my house was like a breeze and my house and yard soon looked like something out of a home and garden magazine. I swear I thought I saw squirrels and bluebirds helping with the housework, I was that damned giddy.

Nothing could stop me now. I was a man in love.