10. Valentine

[Serena's POV, February 14th]

From the moment I woke up that day, and it's been about a month, Edward and I were joined at the hip. I'd even got him into music, by teaching him how to play the piano. Now, he's better than me.

"You're awake," he accused, wiping my hair out of my face. Ever since I met him, he's staying in my room every night. I smiled.

"Yep; Happy Valentine's Day!" I greeted, giving him a hug that he returned. I jumped out of bed and went towards my wardrobe.

"Nope," he demanded and pointed at a plastic bag.

"Alice?" I sighed, knowing the answer. He nodded. I took the bag and went to my bathroom. Edward went to the other one to change. The bag contained a beautifully long and strapless v-neck scarlet dress with gold accents. It also had a note.

Serena,

Don't wear a necklace.

Alice

Strange, Alice always made me wear a necklace, due to the fact that I didn't have my ears pierced. I wanted to, but Edward wouldn't let me. He also wouldn't let me streak my hair or get a tattoo. That, in my opinion, was pure evil, but I respected him, therefore I respected his decision. I took a quick shower and put on the dress.

When I went back in, Edward was sitting on my bed with a tray of food for me. Two mini-croissants forming a heart shape, and a glass of orange juice. I thanked him and took a croissant. As I was eating, Edward asked if I wanted to go for a walk with him before we went to introduce him to the Harlem family. They had just gotten home last night from Romania. Of course I accepted, though. When I was finished, I quickly put on my tiara and grabbed my handbag.

We walked outside to the castle garden. Edward reached down, plucked two roses, pink and red, and handed them to me. I smiled.

"Do you want your present now," I asked, "Or later?"

"It doesn't matter as long as I get to give you yours first," he joked and pulled out a gift box. For one fleeting second I thought it was a wedding ring, until remembering that Alice had said that I looked older. He opened it, and inside was the most beautiful golden necklace I'd ever seen. It had a heart charm, also gold, on the chain. Edward looked nervous, like he thought that I wouldn't like it, so I gave him the biggest hug of the day.

"Help me put it on?" I asked. He carefully took the necklace out of the case and put it around my neck. Alice was a genius, it matched perfectly. "Now for your present," I told him and opened my bag.

I took out a car key on a small silver chain and led him around the garden to the front of the castle. In front was a new, shiny, silver Volvo. Edward gasped, and gave me the most breathtaking crooked smile I'd seen yet. I handed him the key and walked toward the car. He ran up, opened the door for me, and started the car. At the sound of the Volvo's purr, he grinned.

"You like it?" I asked. He nodded happily and gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"Yes, of course I like it. I've been so depressed since my poor Audi died." I smiled, and handed Edward the directions to Haley's house. He took one look at them, nodded, and handed them back. Stupid, photographic memory. "Interesting song choice," he pointed out.

"What?" I questioned. He laughed.

"Your head, I think I'm hearing Lost." I blushed. "Don't be embarrassed, Antonio is a brilliant singer." I looked out the window and saw the Harlem house.

"Are you sure you're ready for this?" I asked, "They are a little crazy here."

"Hey!" I heard a shout. "I resent that!" I saw Haley, my best friend, running up to the car. "Whoa; nice car!" I opened the door and hugged Haley. I wished I could dress as openly as she did, but I have to uphold the family name. She was wearing a red tube top, a short denim black skirt, and tall black and red high-heeled boots.

"Hello," I heard Edward's musical voice interrupt my thoughts.

Haley grinned and mouthed, "WOW!" I nodded.

"This is Edward," I introduced.