Disclaimer: I do not own Edward. Sadly. If I did, he'd be here next to me right now, along with Jasper and Garrett...
A/N: I can't wait to be done with this story... gosh, I can't wait...
February 25th was on the way, and Bella was about to die from anticipation. I still hadn't told her where we were going, and she was about to kill me for it.
"Where are we going?" she asked for the millionth time in the past few weeks. We were just getting out of biology and I was going to walk her to gym and then head off to Spanish. I knew how much she hated gym and she loved to procrastinate going there. I sighed.
"I suppose it is about time I let you know, since we're going tomorrow," I said, but I wasn't going to let her get it that easily. "I'll tell you on the way home today." She looked like she wanted to slap me. I smiled.
"Okay. Thank you," she said, forcing politeness. We were right outside the doors to the gym and she reached over to hug me around the waist. We still didn't kiss much, and never in public. It was a private thing and neither of us wanted to display how much we loved each other. It would make us both uncomfortable, anyway, since we both believed that physical gestures of love were extremely private things. I held on to her cold shoulders.
"I love you," I whispered in my ear, feeling her shiver. I could feel the bracelet I'd given her against the small of my back. I knew she hadn't taken it off since she had received it.
"I love you, too." We'd gotten in the habit of saying it out loud to each other, and every time she did, it felt like my heart was going to explode and I got butterflies in my stomach. Her love made me sound like an adolescent girl. She held me tighter and then released me before walking towards the locker room. I turned to go to Spanish before I saw Mike Newton pass me, throwing me a glare. I didn't like the way he was looking at me and I didnt' trust him anymore. I felt like I was going to have to keep a close eye on him. After school, I walked Bella out to the car. She seemed like there was something agitating her besides the fact that I still hadn't told her where we were going.
"Tell me, please!" she squealed as we began pulling out. She sounded like Alice.
"Calm down, Bells," I said. "Okay. I hope you like it." I reached into the glove box in front of her and handed her two rectangular shaped pieces of paper. She stared at it for a moment, trying to read the small script. Then, she screamed.
"OH, MY GOSH! LINKIN PARK! SEATTLE? FRONT ROW?! NO WAY!!!!" This was the most excited I'd ever seen her about anything. I was extremely glad that she liked it. She leaned over to place a wet kiss on my cheek. I was grinning widely as we continued down the road. "Thank you so much, Edward!"
"So, I take it that you like it?"
"Of course! How could I not?!" She beamed at me with love in her eyes. I could tell she was already planning what she was going to wear and do and how everything was going to work out. I didn't need to plan: I knew everything was going to be absolutely perfect. We reached her house and I came in with her, as I did almost every day out of habit. We usually watched television until her parents got home from work, and then I went home. That was our routine every night. This night was no different from any other and I kissed her before I left, telling her I'd pick her up at three the next afternoon.
I couldn't sleep. I normally couldn't sleep, anyway, but this anticipation was just making it worse. I couldn't wait to be with Bella and I couldn't wait to see our favorite band perform. It was going to be perfect. The next day dragged on and on until three. I had dressed in jeans and a tee-shirt, as always.
We stopped at the Italian restaurant in Port Angeles and Bella had tones of Coke, which made her talk more and made her more nervous (I could just tell).
We arrived early in Seattle and got up front and waited. I thought Bella was going to die from happiness as we listened to the sound of guitars and Chester. I could feel the vibrations from the bass and the crowd flowing through my body and through Bella's. My arm was always wrapped around her waist, never letting my skin move from her's. We just listened to the extremely loud music and complicated beats, getting lost in it.
"Okay, best song performed tonight: 'What I've Done'," she said when we had gotten out and walked to the car. Neither of us could quit smiling or laughing. We were both just completely blissed out.
"No, no, no, 'Leave Out All the Rest' was the best song," I disagreed.
"Whatever," she said, giving up. We couldn't even think straight. I was just so glad to be with her, the woman I loved, the love of my life.
We talked about the concert the entire way home and listened to the CD in the car as well, singing along with every song. When we got to Bella's, her parents weren't home. She took my hand and led me to the couch, pulling me down beside her. She turned on the television and curled up into my side, my arms wrapped around her, my fingers playing with her hair. After the concert, it had begun to rain, and it was now raining in Forks. It was expected, since the day had been so sunny and perfect. It could only last a little while. Out of nowhere, we heard a click and the television and lights went out.
"Ugh," she groaned, getting up to get some candles. She got them and placed them in various rooms throughout the house. When she came back, I just looked into her eyes in the candlelight. I felt confident and I moved to brush my fingers along the length of her face before moving to trace her eyebrows, nose, cheeks, and lastly, her mouth. I leaned forward, wanting to kiss her more than I ever had before. Our lips touched and the kiss was the same as all the others. Her lips then parted and she sighed. I pulled her closer to me as our kiss became... well, not so chaste anymore. I leaned back farther, pulling her with me until she was leaning into me. Her hands were in my hair and mine were running over her back and playing with her hair. Her touch was electric on my skin. She moved her hands down my arms and chest, lighting a fire inside me. Finally, we stopped and just sat there, our breathing heavier than before.
I just made out with Bella Swan. Something I'd wanted to do since... well, forever. I didn't feel the way I expected either. I expected I would feel triumphant, like I'd just won a trophy. But instead, now I felt like she was the reason for my life. All I could think about was how madly in love with her I was. Then, I leaned all the way back, pulling her fragile body on top of me. We just laid there, thinking. Occasionally, I would kiss her hair or I would feel her lips brush across my chest or neck. Finally, I realized she was asleep. And her parents were pulling in the driveway. I pulled her into my arms, quickly but gently. I ran her up the stairs and placed her gently in bed, pulling the covers over her. I leaned down to kiss her forehead, then her lips before writing her a quick note.
"Bella,
Your parents came home and I decided to put you in bed. I didn't want to have to explain things to them. Sorry that I didn't get a chance to say 'Goodnight.' I love you.
Edward"
I went downstairs and got there just before they walked in the door.
"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Swan. Bella just got tired and went to bed and I was on my way out," I said, trying to sound like I hadn't just made out with their daughter.
"How was the concert, Edward?" Renee asked me.
"Oh, it was amazing, really great," I replied.
"Did Bella have a good time?" Charlie asked.
"I think she did."
"Well, then goodnight, Edward," Charlie said. "Why are all the lights out?" he asked. I felt a blush creeping up my cheeks as I thought about what he must have been thinking, and I was thankful there was minimal lighting. I felt like Bella.
"Oh, the power went out, sir," I answered automatically. He gave me a skeptical look, but I ignored it. He was trying to think of some reason not to trust me, but couldn't find any.
"Well, I'd better get home before my parents start to worry," I said, heading out the door.
"Goodnight, sweetheart," Renee called after me as I stepped into the pouring rain. I smiled as I recalled the events from the night and couldn't help thinking that Bella was the one for me.
A/N: Ha, Ha, it's short!!!! And there, I did a little bit more describing on the making-out part, so I hope you're happy.
