Disclaimer-I do not own characters used in this story. I merely borrowed them. If I had my way, which will never happen, my days and nights would be spent with a certain vampire.

Chapter 10- Plans with Alice

Got a text from Alice today. When I called her back she asked if I wanted to hang out. I told her sure. She said we could watch a movie and she would give me a pedicure. Sounds like fun. I was in. I just had to finish the rest of my shift. It was not too busy today. Today was a catch up day. Trying to recoup from the weekend. We got slammed yesterday it seems. I decided to do a little department housework and sweep up under the display tables. There is always fallen fruit and vegetables under these things. I was bending over trying to see if I got everything from under the tomato one when I heard the best voice in the world.

"Interesting view I have here. Seems to be half a beautiful woman." I start to blush, but you can't tell due to all the blood rushing to my head at this angle.

I straighten up and and look at the tastiest thing in my department by far. Edward is dressed up in some nice suit pants and a button down shirt. It may be so simple, but on him it is delectable.

"Fancy seeing you here this early. What is the occasion?" I smirked back to hid my inner conference.

"Oh I have back to back appointments until late tonight and will not be making dinner tonight. I did not want to miss out on my daily visit to you, so I thought I would stop in to see you to say hi."

That is sweet of him to say. I am not sure I know how to respond. So go with what is safe. Talk about work.

"So the office is getting more patients, is that why you are so busy?"

"Carlisle decided that we would accept more since I joined his staff. The problem is the new receptionist may have taken on too many. I am going to be there until nine now. Carlisle said he will take a look at he new schedule of patients to see if we it looks like it will be an ongoing situation. I usually would not mind but I have a new outside interest that I hate to neglect." With that last line his cute little crooked smile shone. I think time lapsed before I came to my senses.

"Really, new hobby. Yes I bet your stove will be saddened by the news. It will simply cry all night while you are at work eating your take out." I try to joke away the tension that rose from his last statement.

"Well that may be true but I was talking about you." His gaze flipped me upside down. The tension was back and stronger.

"Me...well...um." There it goes again speechless.

"I enjoy talking to you so much I lose track of time. I really wanted to see you this early in the week and have you over for dinner. My schedule is not permitting that, so I have another option. How about we make plans for Saturday?"

Of course he had to pick Saturday. Charlie asked me to come down to visit. It has been a little since I was over. He said he missed my home cooked meals.

"Sorry I have plans with my Dad on Saturday." He looked crestfallen. I hated seeing him sad. I liked the smile even if it turned me into a stupid teenage girl.

"Well I guess we will just have to live with these little visits for a little while longer." He smiled but it did not reach his eyes.

"Do you like to go for walks?" I had a simple idea that I wanted to see if he would go for.

"Yes..."

"I just thought that maybe you would like to go on one, one of these nights to unwind after a long day of work. I could join you. Maybe even stop for a little ice cream at the shop in the center." There I threw my idea out. Felt a bit bold. A smile lit his face. This time reaching his eyes.

"What a wonderful suggestion. I think you are right. A walk would be a nice way to end the night. The company would be appreciated. When do you suggest I go for this walk?"

"Um..how about Tuesday?" I looked at him hesitantly.

"If that is when you suggest, then Tuesday at seven. Do you think that will work for you?"

I thought it over and nodded. Looks like I have dates with two Cullen's this week.

He left and with him a promise of tomorrow I went back to work. Back to mucking the moldy food from under the tables. Glamorous. A thought hit me. Maybe I should go back to school. Get my bachelor's degree. I have my associate in general studies. Plus my office automation certificate. I rather not work in an office. Did that already. Maybe take some business oriented classes with some in finance. Open up me own business or something. The book store they had was very general. It was nice but maybe something more intimate. This area loves to eat out so I could do the whole bookstore coffee shop/bakery. Hmm.

Getting home straight after my shift I decided to ring Alice. Worked out better than I thought. She was home and said to head over we would order some pizza. I got her address and changed into some less fragrant clothing. Onions the smell likes to stick to you. I don't notice it but I have been told there is a slight stench.

Alice lived in a nice apartment not too far from my house. I was there in no time. I barely was at the door when it opened. She looked all excited to see me. As I was about to walk in, Jasper was heading out with a wish for us to have a pleasant evening. Alice decided that he needed to visit with Emmett while we visit. It did not take much to convince him. What guy wants to watch girlie chic flicks and smell nail polish? Definitely not him.

We were trying to decide what to watch. Do we go with a classic or something new on cable? We decided to go classic romantic comedy. Alice poured us some wine and had all the supplies out. I was having a nice time. That is until she mentioned Edward. I tensed up.

"I noticed at the club that you and Edward got along nicely. Did you know each other before?"

"Yes I met Edward at my job. He comes in a few times a week for groceries." I tried to pass it off as it being nothing unusual. She saw through it.

"But its more than that right. You guys looked so comfortable together."

"Alice if you remember, I was half if not all the way in the bag. I was doing things that night that were not in my character. I have a feeling you did somethings that were usual for you too." I tried to empathizes the point that we were very crazy and not to judge those actions on common occurrences.

"Yes I know that was uncharacteristic behavior for us all. I am not talking about that as much as I am about how you looked at each other. You can tell there was something there. I can sense it." Next she is going to tell me she is psychic.

"Yes were are becoming good friends. We have similar interests."

"He hasn't asked you out yet?" Damn I can't lie she will know.

"Yes he has" That is good keep it short and sweet. Maybe that will be enough.

"And?" I guess not.

"Our schedules did not match up this week to go out to dinner."

"So you are not seeing him this week?" Double Damn

"We are going to meet up Tuesday for a walk." The smile that spread across her face got me nervous. Her serious expression long gone now as her happiness seeped through. Luck was on my side as the movie was over and so are my feet. There are dry enough to go home. I said my goodnights and headed back home. That little pixey has the ability to crack through any secret and lay it out for us to see. Not too comfortable with it but I hate to make her unhappy.

As I got home I finally got that call from Rosalie. Not too big on the details of her night after I passed out. She is really happy. Can put on a front as I hear her gush about her new man. She is off the market. They are officially together. After I got off the phone my thoughts were of tomorrow and the walk I have planned with my own piece of heaven.