Missing Pieces Chapter 11 More Than Friends?, a twilight fanfic

Chapter 11 More Than Friends?

A week and a half later...

Bella POV

Edward and I have gotten closer this past week, and I'm really glad that Jasper can't feel what I'm feeling when I'm around him. I can never feel sad or depressed when I'm around him, especially when he smiles at me, which is very often. Sometimes I feel him looking at me when we're in the same room, and it feels like my dead heart flutters. I get the urge to throw myself into his arms at times, too. I think I may be feeling something for him...

I felt like listening to music this morning, so I took a CD off my shelf in my room and walked to the ballroom. No one was in there, so I put the CD in the stereo and put the volume on low. It was Clair de Lune by Debussy, one of my favorites. I closed my eyes, concentrating on the music. Soon I was dancing by myself with my eyes closed around the ballroom floor. I was glad for my vampire grace since that nagging voice at the back of my head kept telling me to watch my feet.

I gasped and opened my eyes when I felt the arms of someone else wrap around my waist and hold my hand. My face soon became a smile when I realized it was Edward. We continued dancing around the room.

"And what are you doing dancing all by yourself?" he asked, flashing me his crooked smile. I felt like I would be blushing again. That always seemed to happen around him.

"I was listening to music, and then I ended up dancing. What are you doing here?"

"Isn't it obvious? Dancing with you." The blushing feeling came again, and we continued dancing in silence.

When the song ended, Edward let me go but held onto my hand. I didn't protest at all, I liked it. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face, and neither could he. His expression changed to look nervous and hesitant.

"Um... Bella... would you like to... maybe... sometime... we could..." I was shocked. Edward at a loss for words? And is he asking what I think he's asking? He took a deep breath and continued. "Would you like to work on music together, sometime?"

"Like on a date?" I felt like blushing again. He looked at me, his eyes smoldering.

"If you want it to be."

I looked down, avoiding his gaze and said quietly, "I'd like that." I looked up to see his face lit up with a dazzling smile.

"Bella!" Alice's shrill voice broke through the serene atmosphere in the ballroom. I groaned, afraid of what might come next. Edward frowned, probably at her interruption.

"Yes, Alice?" I called back.

"Come here! We have to go shopping!"

"Again?" I complained. In a flash she was standing in the doorway, hands on her hips, and a pout on her lips.

"It's been almost TWO WEEKS since I took you shopping, Bella! I'm going through withdrawals!" She dramatically put her hand to her head as if she would collapse in a faint at any second. Edward chuckled at her antics. I sighed.

"Okay, Alice. Just give me a sec and then we'll go." She squealed, bouncing happily, and was gone just as quickly as she came. I sighed again and faced Edward apologetically. He gave me a smile, and I saw understanding in his eyes.

"How about we meet here later? Everyone else is going hunting then. It'll be the perfect time," he suggested.

"Sure. See you later." I smiled at him one last time and headed towards Alice's car, or more likely, the pathway to doom.

"Come on, Bella! We don't have much time!" Alice said impatiently. Where's Jasper to calm her down? I thought miserably.

"Why do we have to go now? Why today?"

"Because, Bella. You need a new outfit four your date tonight." My head immediately turned to look at her. "Oh come on, Bella. You think I wouldn't notice that? And you HAVE to let me dress you up for it! Please!" she begged, pouting again. I groaned, but there's no hope in fighting against Alice.

"Fine. But nothing too extravagant or else you'll never get to do it again," I warned. Her face broke out in a huge smile that looked too big for her face and started talking about all the outfits she was considering as well as the make-up and hair-dos.

Edward POV

It was another morning I spent thinking about Bella. She has changed, but she's still the beautiful Bella I fell in love with. I heard the song Clair de Lune by Debussy start playing and smiled. Only one other person besides me would play that, Bella.

I quickly located where the music was coming from and paused in the doorway. Bella was dancing to the song with such a peaceful look on her face. I couldn't help but stare at her graceful form moving around the ballroom. Before I knew it, I had my arm around her waist while my hand held hers. She gasped in surprise but smiled when she saw me. It was wonderful to be able to hold her in my arms again. I never wanted to let her go again.

"And what are you doing dancing all by yourself?" I asked, smiling again. I recognized the expression on Bella's face. It was the one she wore every time she blushed, and I could almost imagine it painting her pale cheeks now.

"I was listening to music, and then I ended up dancing. What are you doing here?"

"Isn't it obvious? Dancing with you," I replied. We danced in silence together, and I couldn't stop gazing at her. When the song ended, I didn't want to let her go, so I compromised by keeping my hold on her hand. She didn't protest, much to my delight. We both couldn't stop smiling. If only this moment could last forever.

My train of thought changed as I contemplated asking Bella out. I couldn't calm my nerves. What if she said no? I finally decided that I should try at least. If not, then I'll just be by her side for eternity watching over her.

"Um... Bella... would you like to... maybe... sometime... we could..." Forming a sentence had never been so hard for me before. My siblings' thoughts raided my mind.

Oh hurry up and ask her, Edward! – Alice

What are you nervous and hesitant for? Do you think really think she's going to say no? – Jasper

Dude, it's about time you asked her. – Emmett

I took a deep breath, gathering my courage, with some help from Jasper, and continued. "Would you like to work on music together, sometime?"

Seriously? That's the best you got? - Rosalie

I ignored her, focusing on Bella and awaiting her answer.

"Like on a date?" My mind melted at her words, but I didn't want to push her if she didn't want to.

"If you want it to be." I really wanted her to decide, and looking at her, I tried to convey that.

She looked down and said quietly, "I'd like that."

My face lit up when she said that, and my body flooded with happiness. All too soon, we were interrupted.

"Bella!" Alice's voice called, causing Bella to groan.

Don't you dare try to stop me, Edward! I need to get her a new outfit for your date tonight. The rest of the family and I will go hunting to give you two some privacy. Just go do something for the rest of the day. You'll see her tonight. – Alice

I frowned at the thought of being away from Bella for any amount of time.

"Yes, Alice?"

"Come here! We have to go shopping!"

"Again?" Bella complained. In a flash Alice was standing in the doorway, hands on her hips and a pout on her lips.

"Okay, Alice. Just give me a sec and then we'll go." She squealed and was gone just as quickly as she came. Bella sighed again and faced me apologetically. I smiled at her, knowing that resisting Alice was useless anyway.

"How about we meet here later? Everyone else is going hunting then. It'll be the perfect time," I suggested.

"Sure. See you later." Bella smiled and walked out to meet Alice.

I watched her go and looked out the doorway even though she was long gone. I was suddenly filled with anticipation. I had a date with Bella.

A/N: Personally, I agree with Rosalie and her thoughts, but I didn't know how to phrase it, so that's all I got. I'm sure Edward would have done way better, and I'm not doing him any justice. Review please!