Disclaimer:All characters and the Twilight Saga itself belong to Stephenie Meyer. No songs in this story belong to me.
Bella's dress is on my profile.
Previously
I looked back up to Edward and nodded. He was watching me with the visible lust in his eyes. He pulled me back to him with one arm around me waist while the other was caressing my cheek. My arms were wrapped around his neck, locking together in his bronze hair.
We continued to look into each other eyes and lean closer and closer.
Edward murmured one last before we leaned in the whole way and continued to kiss until it became midnight.
"Then it's a date...."
Chapter 12
This Is For Real – Motion City Soundtrack
I've got emotion
Dripping out my pores and I
Thought I would let you know
You are the night light
Rippin' through my wicked world
How you make it sparkle and glow,
Before I lose control
There's just one thing you should know
This is for real, this time I mean it
I'm coming clean, please don't let go
I said from the start, that you could take it or leave it
I'd preferred that you keep it
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
I had some nightmares,
Clawing at my skin and bones
I nearly did explode
You smoked the demons
Gave me back my feelings
Now I am good to go
Before, my face hits the floor
There's just one thing you should know
This is for real, this time I mean it
I'm coming clean, please don't let go
I said from the start, that you could take it or leave it
I'd prefer that you keep it
Don't let go
This is the best thing that I've ever had for real
This is the best thing that I've ever had for real
For a physical challenge I'm notoriously bored
Intravenous delivery, electrolytes and more
Everytime it's the same routine
Out with the bad, in with the clean
Before I lose all motor skills
There's one thing you should know
This is for real, this time I mean it
I'm coming clean, please don't let go
I said from the start, that you could take it or leave it
I'd prefer that you keep it
Don't let go
This is the best thing that I've ever had for real
This is the best thing that I've ever had for real
This is the best thing that I've ever had for real
This is the best thing that I've ever had for real
I sat down at my desk in English class and started to read my book, Pride and Prejudice as I-and the deafening class-waited for the late teacher to arrive. Pride and Prejudice is and has always been my favorite book ever since I read it the first time. Even though I've read it about fifty times, I still have an attachment to it.
The way Jane Austen describes the relationship between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett is extraordinary. It is as if she was there or that was the relationship she had with her beloved.
Unfortunately, the teacher decided to walk in the room at a really good part and I had to put the book away. While the teacher was going on about nonsense, I began to think about Edward.
He had decided for our date to be on Friday and he wouldn't tell me where we would be going for dinner-to my displeasure. But he did tell me what movie we would be seeing. Four Christmases. He said it was supposed to be funny and I would enjoy it.
I just agreed with him about everything and stared at his amazing, unblemished face. I let him make all the plans while I thought about the future. I wanted to know what would happen to us, what would happen when I had to return to Damon. But I succeeded in temporarily convincing myself I wouldn't have to go back to him.
Even though Edward and I have only known each other for three days, I feel like I've known him forever. I can tell him anything and he'll respond with something intelligent and useful.
The best thing about Edward-besides his good looks-is that he isn't afraid of me. He knows what I could do to him but yet, he still likes me. And he has told me before that I shouldn't like him because he's a killer, but I've killed people too. I guess now we just....disregard....that we could both kill each other.
I snapped out of my thoughts and jumped up as the bell rang. I looked around and people were getting up, and heading out the door. I got out of my seat and started to pack my bag. In the process, I dropped my Pride and Prejudice book on the floor. Before I could reach down and pick it up, a pale hand reached out and did it for me.
I looked up and saw Edward. He was looking at the book cover and had a smile of amusement.
"What's that smile for?" I asked as he looked up and I took the book.
"Pride and Prejudice? Really? That book is awful. I don't know how you can stand it."
"Yes, really. And no, it is not awful. This book is amazing and everyone knows it. So just agree with me." I swung the book at him, trying to hit him on the chest with it but-of course-he caught my arm before I could. I huffed and ripped my arm away from him as he chuckled. I put the book in my bad and head to the lunchroom.
Edward easily caught up with me and wrapped his arm around my waist as we continued to walk. My anger quickly dissolved into happiness.
"I'm sorry, Bella. I agree with you. The book is wonderful and if it makes you feel any better, I'll let you hit me," "he whispered in my ear causing me to shiver and grin even wider.
"You're forgiven."
Friday, at the Cullens'....
The past three days have gone by agonizingly slow. Either that, or I was just so excited to be going on a date with Edward that it seemed very slow.
Currently, I was going through my gigantic closet that Alice had stuffed full of clothing before I had even gotten here.
I was trying to find something for my date with Edward. I was a nervous wreck while he was probably calm and waiting for me.
Since Alice knew where Edward and I would be going, she was helping me pick out a dress. She also dragged Jasper along with her.
I picked out a simple red dress that went down to my knees and brought it out for Alice to inspect. I held it up to my body and looked up at Alice. She had her hands on her hips, and her eyes narrowed at the dress. Jasper was just sitting on the couch watching Alice work her magic.
Slowly, she shook her head.
"No, I don't think so. Jazzy, what do you think?", she asked, turning to Jasper. Jasper switched his eyes to me and started to look me over. I blushed, feeling very self-conscious. He then shook his head and went back to looking at Alice.
I trudged back inside the closet and started looking for a different dress. After about five minutes of searching, I pulled out a beautiful, blue dress that went to my knees.
I went back to Alice and held it over my body. Almost immediately, she started nodding her head furiously and ran into the closet. I blinked a few times, shrugged and sat down on my bed.
I turned to Jasper, "Is she always like this?"
"Yes. She loves fashion and you. She has been even more excited since you've gotten here." He smiled at me.
Blushing, I smiled back at him and was about to say something back when Alice came back out of the closet with shoes in her hand.
"Here, Bella! You're going to wear these. Now go take a shower, put the dress and shoes on. Then I'll help you with hair and make-up"
I laughed lightly and nodded my head. Jasper and Alice made their way to my door and left as I went to the bathroom.
I took a shower, and put on the dress and shoes as Alice directed. I was walking back into my room as Alice did too. It was sort of creepy how she knew when you were going to do something and where you were going to do it.
Alice pointed to a chair for me to sit down in. I did as I was told and she began to work on my hair.
One Hour Later....
One hour later Alice had finished my hair and done my make-up. I got out of the chair and stretched out.
"Come on, Bella. Look at yourself.", Alice said as she dragged me over to a mirror.
I looked at the woman that stood in the mirror. She looked beautiful with the blue dress hanging down to her knees. The light make-up on her face. The lovely and safe shoes she wore. The curls in her brown hair that made it come to life. The curves of her body that she never knew she had.
The dress is mine, the face is mine, the shoes are mine, the curls are mine, the hair is mine, and the curves that I never knew existed are mine. The beauty that I have never saw before today was me.
"Bella, don't cry. Please, don't cry. You're going to ruin your make-up!", Alice begged for me to not cry and I couldn't blame her. I don't want to cry, but I just now realized that I am beautiful. And it was thanks to Alice.
"Thank you, Alice. Thanks so much. You're the best friend anyone could ever ask for," I said, hugging her tightly to me.
"I love you, too, Bella. But don't make Edward wait any longer. He can't wait to find out what you look like."
I giggled a little at that, and Alice and I began to make our way downstairs.
When we got downstairs, I smelt Edward before I saw him. If he looked as good as he smelt, I might just have to jump him here.
Finally, I saw Edward as I rounded the corner into the living room. He was leaning against the wall and running a hand through his sloppy hair.
I coughed and Edward actually jumped. I guess he wasn't paying attention. I muffled my laugh with my hand as Edward turned towards me. He started to look me over and I immediately started blushing, but I did the same thing to him.
I looked over his clothing which consisted of a black suit. I looked over his muscular arms and legs. I looked over his chest and ass. I looked over everything about him. Mostly his eyes. His handsome, topaz eyes. The kind of eyes you look into and think how you got so lucky.
I stood still as he moved over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist. I wrapped my arms around his neck. I leaned up and he leaned down until our lips met. I closed my eyes.
He kissed my lips once.
"You."
He kissed my reddened cheeks.
"Are."
He kissed my eyelids.
"So."
He kissed my forehead.
"Beautiful."
Once again, he leaned down to kiss my lips.
We continued to kiss for a few minutes until he decided we've had enough for now. We walked outside and he opened the Volvo's door for me.
After I settled into my seat, I put on my seat belt. By the time I finished, Edward was already driving out of the driveway.
On the ride to the movie theater, Edward and I were silent as he held my hand in my lap. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence. It was one of those silences that made you think how great the other person with you is. That's exactly what I did on the ride there.
We arrived at the movie theater in Port Angeles in what seemed like no time at all. Edward opened the theater's door for me.
"Thanks," I whispered to him, smiling. He just smiled back and walked in after me.
"Do you want popcorn or something?"
"No, thanks. I think I'll just wait for dinner. Will you tell me where we're going for dinner now?"
"Haha. No, Bella. Wait until we get there."
We got our tickets and went to the movie room.
After The Movie.....
Edward and I were in the car and he was driving us to the restaurant we were going to eat at. After much begging and crooked smiles from Edward, he got me to wear a meaningless blindfold.
I was going to see where we were going anyway, so why hide the way there? I thought.
I felt the car stop and heard Edward step out. I removed my seat belt. All of a sudden, I was pulled out of the car and thrown on someone back. I shrieked and started hitting the person.
"Bella! Bella, calm down! It's just me. It's Edward."
I relaxed and stopped hitting him.
"Sorry. I'm kind of blindfolded so I can't see who it is."
He chuckled and I could feel him begin to run somewhere. He was running fast and I was holding on for life, praying that he didn't hit a tree.
He slowed down and came to a stop. Hesitant, I loosened my grip. He set me down on the ground and replaced the blindfold with his hands. He moved us forward a little bit. Then he dropped his hands and quickly wrapped his arms around my waist from behind, resting his head on my shoulder.
I gasped, feeling my eyes fill with tears as I took in the sight before me.
"They are all yours, love," Edward said, smiling with his lips against my neck.
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