Disclaimer: Oh just shut up. I don't need to be reminded. *Sigh* I don't own Twilight, or it's characters. Whoop-Dee doo... for Stephenie at least. Oh! I don't own the restaurant in this either!
A/N: So sorry for the long wait! I was having some MAJOR writers block on what I wanted Edward and Bella to do! But, for now, I have it worked out! Thanks for sticking with me! (Psh, schedule my ass!)
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BPOV
"Wait!" Alice screeched. "She's not dressed yet!" she ran over to grab my hand, dragging me toward the door. I groaned.
"Do I have to?" I whined, giving Edward the puppy eyes.
"Yes, Edward, does she?" Alice asked, daring her to challenge him. He looked like a deer caught in headlights.
His eyes darted from me, to Alice, and then to me again. "I uh... well..." he walked over and leaned down to my ear. "Normally, I would save you, but with the look she's giving me, I'm more scared of her than you right now. I'd rather like to keep everything intact, if you catch my drift." I blushed a few shades pinker, giggling slightly. "I love you." he whispered, kissing my cheek.
He straightened his back. "She's all yours." he smiled.
"Yay!" Alice squealed, jumping up and down. Seriously, Red Bull Pixie much?
I pouted, but allowed myself to be dragged away to the torture chamber, also known as Alice's room. She sat me on her bed and dashed to the monster that she called a closet. She came back out with a simple gray and cream cardigan with a navy cami, dark wash jeans, and black low top Chucks, topping it off with a cream colored jacket. (A/N: Pic on profile)
"Really Alice?" I was surprised that it was that simple.
"Yep. You don't want to look like you're trying too hard." I rolled my eyes at her and slid everything on. She applied a small amount of makeup and showed me myself in her ceiling-to-floor mirror. The old saying is true, less really is more.
"Thanks Alice, it looks really good." I said, turning to hug her.
"I barely did anything! It's all you babes." I shook my head and sat on her bed. Just then, there was a knock on her door. Alice got out of her desk chair to go answer it.
Edward cleared his throat. "I'm her to pick Bella up for our date." he smiled. He turned to me and held out a bouquet freesia.
He had changed out of his sleep pants and T-shirt into dark jeans, a polo, and a olive color jacket, with Chucks that matched mine. All I can say is, yum. (A/N: Again, pic of profile)
"I'll take those!" Alice said, snatching the flowers. Just as Edward was about to protest, she cut him off. "I'm putting them in water, calm down!" she laughed.
"Awww, you're very cute when you try to be traditional, picking me up for our date." I giggled.
"Just cute? I think I'm down right adorable." Edward laughed.
Alice rolled her eyes at him. "Okay you two crazy kids, get out of here, and have her back by midnight." Alice said, shoving us toward her door. Edward looked at her incredulously. "Fine! Twelve thirty!"
"When did you take over the roll of mom?" he asked.
"Whatever, just go!"
Edward shook his head, but took my hand and lead me down the stairs and out the front door. "Are you going to tell me where we're going yet?" I asked.
"Nope." he said, popping the 'P'. "You're going to have to wait to find out." he laughed, opening my door for me.
"Oh fine." I huffed, sliding into to seat and crossing my arms.
As he pulled out and started driving along the familiar street and onto the highway, we stayed silent. It wasn't one of those awkward silences, like when you discuss sex, and your mom overhears you or something, but it was a nice, familiar thing. We didn't always have to be talking. That was just another thing that I love about Edward.
I looked at the clock. 4:30. "Um, Edward?"
"Hmm?" He asked.
"Why are we leaving so early?" I asked, confused.
"You'll see, love." he said, a smug grin on his face.
I rolled my eyes at him and started messing with the radio. The song from last night poured from the speakers. I looked to Edward to see him smiling at me, causing my cheeks to darken.
"Edward?" I asked quietly.
"Yes love?" he grinned.
"How did you know the song last night? I know you, and you're not a huge country fan." It was his turn to blush.
"I-, um... well, you said it was your favorite, so I, uh, listened to it a few times, and i-it stuck." he stuttered.
"You remembered that?" I asked, bewildered. Why would he take the time to look that up?
"I remember everything you tell me Bella. Like when we were younger and you were convinced you were going to marry Leonardo DiCaprio after we saw Titanic." he laughed.
"Hey! It was a good movie! He was really dreamy!" I laughed along with him.
"Dreamy? How can I compete with that?" Edward asked, mock hurt in his voice.
"You have no competition." I smiled, leaning over the console to kiss his cheek. "But I seem to remember a certain fascination with Carmen Electra, don't you?"
"Okay, every teenage boy to middle-aged man had some form of obsession with her. I can't help it that Emmett liked Play Boy, and that she liked to pose for it!" I smacked him on the arm. "Kidding! Jeez!"
"You better be." I laughed, glaring at him.
Things went back to being silent after that. The two of us, just enjoying the ride to wherever it was that we were going.
I looked at Edward suspiciously as we pulled off on the familiar Seattle exit. I opened my mouth to say something, but Edward cut me off. "I know what you're going to ask, and the answer is to wait." I crossed my arms and sighed loudly.
About fifteen minutes later, we pulled into a parking deck. Edward jumped out of the car and raced to open mine.
"My, my Edward. Always the chivalrous one." I teased.
He rolled his eyes and took my hand, leading me across the street. "Edward..." I warned. He suddenly stopped.
"Bella, do you trust me?" he asked.
"Yes, but I hate surprises." I grumbled.
"Well, you of all people should know where we are." he laughed.
I studied our surroundings. "Oh Edward! Really?" I squealed.
"Of course! It's your favorite, and it's the best!" he smiled. We were standing in front of A New York Pizza Place (A/N:REAL!), the best pizza place in the greater Seattle area.
I jumped into his arms, peppering his face with kisses."Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love you so much!"
"Is that only because I'm feeding you?" He asked, holding my body to his.
"Of course not! It's just a reeeeeally big reason." I said happily, pecking his lips quickly.
"Edward, Bella, come on! I've got customers here! They don't need dinner an a show!" The owner, Doug (A/N: ALSO REAL!), laughed.
I looked down blushing, while Edward took my hand and led me inside.
"So you two finally got together, huh?" asked the Chicago native.
"Yup." Edward said brightly.
"I knew it from the day you two came in here with Esme, those two will date and make beautiful babies." he said in all seriousness, walking back into the kitchen. This did nothing to help with the whole blushing thing, but at least I wasn't alone.
"So uh, we should, um..." he stuttered.
"Seats?" I asked.
"Yeah, those." he said, blushing darker.
The hostess seated us near the back, by the kitchen, the entire time making googly eyes at Edward. Not cool.
"Here are your menus, and your waitress will be right out." she said, smiling cheerfully. Bitch.
"Thanks." Edward replied, smiling at me, not even glancing in her direction.
"So, are we getting the usual?" I asked.
"Yep. The Cyclone, no spinach." (A/N:REAL PIZZA!)
"You know me so well." I laughed. He did too.
"I know you better than I know myself."
"Hello! My name is Brittney and I'll be your server for this evening." said a blond haired girl with really big boobs, which were very obviously fake. The tag to her water bra was sticking out the top of her low-cut shirt. Can you say, trying too hard?
"Can I get you started with drinks?" she asked, turning to Edward, practically eye-fucking him. His eyes stayed on me though. Good boy. Edward is not a dog! Oh whatever.
"Just two Cokes would be great, thanks." I said, hoping to divert her attention from my boyfriend. Yes, MINE! I don't think she heard me though.
Edward looked at her funny. "Two. Cokes." he said slowly, trying not to laugh at her slowness.
"Oh! Okay, I'll be right back with those and to take your order." she said, blushing slightly. She walked back to the kitchen.
"What do you think that was all about?" Edward asked.
"Um, did you see the way she was looking at you? Of course she didn't hear me, she was probably trying to figure out how to proposition you without me finding out."
"Whatever Bella." He muttered, looking down at his hands, folded on the table in front of him.
"She was! Didn't you see the hostess! They were both so picturing you naked!" I laughed.
"Bell-a!" Edward whined, sounding like a 2 year old child.
"Ed-ward!" I mocked. He just scowled, looking back to his hands.
We ordered our pizza, and started the whole "date" thing.
Edward asked every question imaginable, half of which he already knew the answers to. I swear, he asked what my favorite color was three times!
"When did you realize you were in love with me?" I asked suddenly. Edward almost choked on his pizza.
He swallowed and answered. "3rd grade at our recess wedding Alice forced us into." he laughed. I giggled too.
I thought back to the day that Alice had made me wear the most stylish tissue on my head that I'd ever seen.
"Haha, I remember that, when we had the rings from the vending machine at the gas station? How do you know you were in love though?"
"I didn't. I know now because I started to understand my feelings more as I got older." he smiled. "Same question."
"I think it was when you gave me your cookie at lunch in 2nd grade, because mine was smashed." I laughed.
"Again with the food? I think you have a problem, love." Edward said taking my hand, and not doing a very good job of keeping a straight face.
"Oh, be quiet Edward." I said, returning to my food.
AS we were getting ready to leave, we heard giggling from the kitchen. We looked at each other in confusion, but shrugged it off and tried to return to our last bit of pizza. Key word being tried.
"Oh my god, he is so hot! Should I give him my number, or just offer up the goods to him when she's not looking?" We heard Brittney's voice say. Edward put his fist to his mouth to stifle his laughter. Just wait for it, you understand in a minute hon...
"God, Mr. Drop Dead Gorgeous, sex hair, bronze locks? I would go straight for the goods!" Came a different voice. Edward's face fell and a dark crimson blush spread over his face. It was my turn to stifle my laughter.
"Not, funny." he said lowly.
"Very funny!" I whispered loudly back to him.
Just then, Brittney came back out with a huge smile, to find me laughing, and him looking quite embarrassed. He smile was gone immediately.
"C-can I do anything else for you?" she asked nervously.
"Just the check, thank you." Edward said tersely, emphasizing the just.
"Okay, I'll get that for you." she replied, hurrying away.
We watched her walk away in amusement.
"Wow." he said simply, shaking his head.
"I know, but what they were saying is true you know." I laughed.
He rolled his eyes but didn't argue.
EPOV
After we left with a somewhat awkward goodbye, I drove Bella back to Forks, but I didn't head home just yet.
"Edward, where are we going?" she asked.
"I think you should know by now that I'm not going to answer that question." I pointed out.
She growled at me, which was probably the cutest thing I've ever seen her do, but didn't press it further.
I kept driving until we reached our destination. Bella turned to me confused.
"Edward..." she started, but was cut off by me.
"You'll see."
She rolled her eyes but went to get out of the car anyway. "Wait!" I said. I got out of the car and ran to her side quickly, pulling her door open.
I took her hand and led her onto the playground at our former elementary school. I brought her to the swings, sat her down, and began to push her gently.
"Do you remember when we met?" I asked.
"Of course! You helped me up after I tripped on a tree root." she said. "Then you proceeded to protect me from everything and everyone for the rest of the day."
"I'd do it again in a heartbeat Bella. I'll always be there for you, to protect you." I said. "I love you way too much to let anything happen to you."
"I love you too Edward." she whispered, leaning back to rest her head on my stomach. I lean forward to capture her lips in an earth-shattering kiss. Our lips may have been opposite of each other, but isn't that our whole relationship? Her white, to my black; her up, to my down: her in to my out; and her lamb, to my lion.
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A/N: So was it worth the wait?! I was kicking myself for not finishing this sooner! But you guys are awesome! Amazing people, truly!
Did you like? The restaurant is an actual place in Seattle, I have a link to their site on my profile. Doug is real too, but I've never been to Washington, so I'm not sure how good they are, but they had good ratings! But I did a lot of research for this. Check it out if you live in that area, and tell me what you think!
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*A.M. Morning*