"I love you!" Edward whispered before he starting play the most beautiful music in the world. It was soft and graceful. I fell in love with it straight away. I couldn't even reply to him to say I love you back! The music overwhelmed me.
My Lullaby.
All eyes turned to us. I felt my face blush a deep red, but the music continued and my thoughts were lost abruptly again.
His fingers brushed the keys so softly. Edward ended the song with two high notes making the whole song even more dreamy and beautiful.
Edward turned to me with his eyes burning with love.
I was lost of words. Lost of breath.
I gaped at him. He chuckled softly seeming oblivious to all the attention on us.
"I love you," He said again, leaning down and kissed me softly but passionately.
I was shocked but tried to respond affectionately, completely aware of the eyes now.
I felt Edwards face tense and I pulled away from him to see what was wrong.
I gave him a questioning look and he sighed.
"It's nothing. Just some childish thoughts." He turned to glare over towards Mikes table. I looked over curious and saw Mike turn away quickly. Lauren was glaring at me like she was hoping I would die any second.
I shuddered and looked away.
Edward put his hands on my cheeks and steered my face to look at his.
"We shouldn't need to worry about that now." He stood up and pulled me with him.
We returned to our table and my food had been served. I ate slowly without taking my eyes off Edward. I couldn't help think about the waitress.
I paused my eating, swallowing loudly.
"Edward?"
"Hmm?" He was leaning towards me with his face in his hands.
"Why…why did you do that to the waitress? You know, brush her to let you get to the piano." He raised his eyebrows at me again. "Well you probably gave her a heart attack! And for me, well I think I did have one for a moment." I said defensively and turned away.
Hearing him chuckle I looked up astounded. It was my turn to raise my eyebrows.
"I could that she wasn't meant to let me. Rules to the restaurant, really but I really wanted to play for you Bella…and well, you're so adorable when you're jealous." He smiled gently waiting for my response.
"Oh Edward! Please don't do anything like that again!"
He laughed lightly. "Ok if that's what you want. Though I'm sure the waitress wouldn't mind"
I continued to eat, stubbornly. Something popped into my head. A memory.
I froze pasta hanging out of my mouth. I don't know what made me think of it but it made what Edward just do seem pretty petty, even for me.
"Bella? What's wrong?" He jumped up and was by my side in a blink.
I waved a dismissing hand to get him back to his seat.
Once he was sitting back down, I looked up to him. His golden eyes smothering my thoughts but only for a second.
I coughed to clear my throat nervously. I couldn't keep it from him any longer. I had to tell him before the wedding.
"Edward." I paused testing my voice. "There's something I haven't told you. Something I should of but I was afraid…" I looked away from his worried stare. Looking at his face would only make this harder. "…that things might get a little out of hand."
Edward leaned over and took my hands in his once more.
"You can tell me anything Bella." I gave him a warning look. "And I'll try to not over-react." He rolled his eyes but I could tell he was taking this seriously.
"Promise?" Rolling his eyes again he nodded. "Ok well last time you went out hunting, and I went to our meadow, that's when Jacob found me there. He seemed really distressed and he…he kind of jumped on me…" Edward stiffened but didn't interrupt. " …And kissed me" I looked down waiting for Edward to release my hands and disappear.
To my surprise I heard a slow sigh. I snapped my head up to see if I just was hearing things, but he was still there though he hadn't relaxed the tiniest bit.
"Yeah Bella, I already knew. Alice tried not to think about it but she couldn't help it. I found out just before I gave you those cookies." I couldn't help but laugh by his proud ness of his cooking skills even when we were talking serious.
But Edwards face turned extremely serious suddenly.
"I was so close to crossing the line and going to LaPush" He started to shake violently.
I tried squeezing his hand to calm him down. After a while he stopped though his eyes were still cold.
"Edward, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't of gone out to the meado-" Edward raised a hand to silence me.
"-no Bella, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have gone for so long, leaving you alone." His face turned sad. The edges of his soft lips pulling down slightly.
I stood up to walk over to him. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders hugging him shortly, then pulling him up so he was standing.
We walked together over to the counter to pay. My arms tightly around his waist.
"Here's your bill hope you enjoyed your dinner" The waitress smiled warmly at Edward seeming to not even notice me there clinging to him defensively. Edward pulled his arm out to get his wallet from his back pocket but I beat him to it, reaching in to get it. I giggled childishly at him as he shivered slightly at the gesture.
I handed him his wallet and returned my arm around him again.
We walked outside to the car. Edward walked to my side and opened the door for me. I suddenly remembered I needed to do something back inside.
"Ah, I forgot. I want to invite the others from inside to the wedding. I think doing it in person would be better, don't you think? You don't have to come back inside if you don't want to." Edward shook his head.
"Nope I'm coming" We headed back in and the waitress looked at us questioningly but continued what she was doing as we walked up to the table of my friends.
"Hey Bella!" Angela jumped out of her seat and hugged me.
"Hey Ang." She returned to her seat and I said hi to everyone else.
"Um, well this may come as a surprise to you all, but Edward and I" I looked up at Edward and he was smiling politely down at everyone. "Would be very happy if you would all like to come to our wedding?"
I heard gasps. Angela had a shocked face but quickly turned it into a happy smile.
"Oh Bella congratulations!" She jumped up again hugging me more tightly this time.
Lauren and Jessica both just sat there gaping at us, not saying a word.
"Congratulations!" Mike stood up to hug me. He smiled at me sadly but tried to look happy.
"I know this is short noticed since it is Thursday but the wedding is being held this Saturday." Again there were gasps.
"We hope you would all join us on our special day." Edward said this protectively. Smiling down at me.
"Ben and I will be glad to come" Angela spoke for both of them. Ben smiled happily at both Edward and I.
I looked over to Jessica who was now beaming at me.
"'Course I'll come!" I turned to Lauren. All she did was nod. That was good enough for me. To be honest, I wouldn't mind if she doesn't show up.
Finally I turned to Mike. He still had the same sad face.
"Sure Bells, I'd love to!" He said this happily and it convinced me that everything was ok.
Edward pulled the Volvo up to the driveway outside my house. The lights were still on which meant Charlie has probably stayed up waiting for me to arrive.
Edward opened the door for me. We walked silently to the door, then I turned to face him. I leant up to kiss him. Wrapping my arms around his neck, pulling myself to him. I inhaled the delicious scent that sent my head swimming.
"Thanks for the wonderful night" I whispered against his lips. He kissed me again.
"I'll see you upstairs" I nodded and opened the door. I heard the TV blearing from the other room.
Charlie must be watching the game.
"Bella?"
"Yeah hey Charlie!" I walked into the lounge room. "Thanks for staying up for me but I'm really tired so I'm going to bed now. Night." I leant down and kissed him on the forehead. He smiled.
"Ok good night"
I carefully walked up the stairs. When I reached my room Edward was lying on my bed.
"Could I have a human-moment?"
"I'll be right here." He replied, leaning back on the pillow with his arms behind his head.
After I was done with my shower, I brushed my teeth and hair.
I walked back into my room and jumped into bed snuggling into Edward.
"Are you ok with everything?" I asked worriedly.
"You mean with Jacob? I can handle it." That didn't make me feel any better but I couldn't argue back because Edward started humming my lullaby and I was slowly drifting off to sleep.
The light hit my eyes waking me slowly out of my deep sleep.
Friday.
My eyes fluttered open and I took a deep breath. The sweat scent made me smile.
I felt the bed move slightly and icy lips touched mine gently.
"Good morning, sleep well?" His low, velvet voice, made my head spin.
I giggled. "Well" I rolled slowly on top of him, making sure I wouldn't surprise him. Leaning down to kiss him quickly, I played with his soft bronze hair. "I did have one dream" I kissed him quickly again.
"And?" Edward pushed on.
"And, it was in our meadow." I smiled, remembering the dream. "We were there, by ourselves."
Edwards smile grew bigger. I giggled again. "So what were we doing?"
I leaned down and kissed him again but this time I pushed down harder, parting my lips slightly but not as much as I would of liked to. My hands in his hair pulled gently. I breathed in deeply taking in his scent again. Edward's hands roamed my back. Tracing up and down my spine. I shivered in excitement.
Finally I pulled back rolling off him and sighing. "We were…enjoying each other"
This time Edward laughed.
"I like the sound of that."
"Is Charlie here?"
"He let hours ago. He's gone to LaPush to see Billy." He said this through his teeth. I tensed a little waiting for him to calm down.
"What time is it?" I asked trying to get it off his mind. It seemed to work. He smiled across at me.
"10:30" I raised my eyebrows.
My stomach rumbled loudly. Edward chuckled quietly. "Time for the human to have breakfast"
We walked down together in each other's arms into the kitchen. Edward went to go get my breakfast for me so I went and sat down. Charlie had left the radio on.
"…the family has just moved to Jacksonville and had joined the safety crew first thing. Already saved many lives from natural disasters and accidents, the men have received many awards of bravery. This man recently saved a young boy from his house when it was about to cave in due to a fire." The reporters voice was light and relaxed. Edward had handed me my cereal and continued to listen. I started eating.
'It was a difficult job and it was close too, I was so relieved when I managed to get him out safely.' This voice was low and serious. He sounded like a big man.
"Well at least I know Renee is a little safe there" I tried joking but failed. Something about this story seemed to disturb Edward but he seemed reluctant to talk so I didn't push it.
Edward turned to look at me and he seemed to snap out of his thoughts.
"Alice called. She said Esme will pick up Renee tomorrow while you and Alice get ready for the wedding." I groaned at that thought.
He smiled softly. I took a large spoon full of cereal.
"So we've got the rest of the day together before the wedding." His eyes beamed at the thought and I tried hard not to laugh. It was lucky that I could control that otherwise Edward would have been covered in cereal.
Finally I finished the mouthful. "Well I guess it won't be too bad"
Edward looked away from me childishly.
I gave him a curious but worried look. "What?"
"Well Alice kind of wants a 'girls' night before the wedding." He said this apologising. I coughed.
"What!? I'm really not into that-"
"-and well she invited Angela over" I sighed defeated.
"What about you? What are you going to do?" Edward smile grew bigger.
"Emmet decided go and do something ourselves. With Carlisle and Jasper of course." My smile faded.
"So you'll be going out somewhere?"
Edward's smile shattered. "Yes, we were going to go hunting actually nothing too special."
"Oh, are you going far?" I asked worriedly.
He sighed. "Actually yeah we were planning on going to my favourite place to hunt. Heaps of lions. But we don't have to if it'll make it better for you."
"No! You go it's fine. I'll be so busy with Alice anyway."
Edwards face seemed to be torn. Either to be sad that he won't be closer to me and feel like I'm safe or be happy that he gets to go and have fun hunting far away.
I put on a brave face to try and reassure him.
"I love you" He said and leaned across the bench to kiss me on the cheek.
"I love you t-" Just then the phone rang. It scared me and I jumped right out of my chair and fell. Edward caught me just in time before I would of collided into cabinet.
My heart was racing with adrenaline though of shock.
Edward smiled and pulled me up, steading me. Once he knew I was ok, he walked over and answered the phone.
"Hello?" His face froze. His eyes turned black. My heart skipped a beat and my knees buckled. I fell again. Edwards arms wrapped around me before I landed. He had me before the phone even hit the bench.
"Bella? Bella! Everything is fine." Edward reassured me enough for me to talk.
"What does he want?" I said weakly.
This is all kind of getting the plot ready. I'm not a very experienced writer but I'm planning on getting the plot here soon.
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