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This is all a dream. You'll wake up in your own bed and under the covers. My eyes fluttered open. The sun cast a faint orange glow on everything, and I realized that yesterday was not a dream. Edward Cullen did confess his love for me, and I have fallen head over heels for him. Daymn I like this boy too much. I felt Edward stroking my hair, and I tilted my head up.
"Well, I spy a beautiful lady here," he said, and pressed his lips on mine. He pulled away. "Good morning, love." My heart skipped a beat. Oh dear lord.
"Good morning to you too," I said, getting up. I stretched, still smiling like a fool.
"Did you sleep well?" he asked.
"Yes, and you?" He chuckled. "What what's so funny?"
"Well, I didn't really sleep much… you're interesting when you sleep." Edward said. I dropped my grin.
"Aw, dammit. Why didn't you go and buy earplugs?" I said. "Alright, lay it on me, what did I say?" My mom used to say that I sleep-talk, but I never thought it was that bad. Edward laughed.
"You said my name… a lot," he said. I groaned. He walked up to me and embraced me into a hug. "Don't be ashamed, if I could sleep-talk, all you ever hear me say would be Bella," he whispered in my ear. I smiled. Edward always knew how to cheer me up. I released him.
"Um... we should get back to campus now," I suggested.
"Good idea, Alice and Rosalie will probably be asking you for a whole bunch of details." Edward said. I frowned.
"Is there a way where I don't have to confide Alice and Rosalie about last night, and still be able to look decent," I asked. I really needed to wash up.
"Well, uh, you can always come to my dorm and wash up," he suggested.
"Edward, you're a genius!" I exclaimed. He chuckled.
"I've been told. Come on," Edward said, taking his hand out. I entwined my fingers with his, and walked out. Edward was carrying the picnic basket that now contained my shoes. Along the way, Edward would bring our entwined hands to his lips and kiss it. He looked like a five-year old in a candy shop. I probably looked more stupid. We laughed and joked all the way back to Waverly. When Edward parked the car and we got out. I looked down to my feet.
"I think I need those heels back," I said.
"Alright." Edward went to the back of his car and took out my shoes. I slid into them.
"Let's go," I said. Edward took my hand into his and we walked into his dorm. Along the way, I can tell girls were giving me death glares. Edward let go of my hand, and protectively put his hand on my waist. I relaxed a bit. Bella, get used to it. You're boyfriend is the boy that every girl in this school wants. Get over it… get over it… get over it… get over it… who am I kidding, I can't get over it. For what seemed like forever, we finally reached to his dorm. He slid his key in, and opened the door. I waked in, and stood there, amazed by how his room looked. It wasn't as messy as other guy's rooms, but still a bit messy. His bed was unmade, clothes weren't exactly neat in the closet, that kind of stuff. But what really amazed me was that one of the walls was occupied with a whole shelf of CDs and a complicated looking stereo. Edward's music collection was better stocked than a music store. There was also a keyboard near the windows. Edward chuckled.
"I'll take that you like my room?" he said.
"Yeah I do, it's so… music-y. You play?" I asked, gesturing to the piano. He nodded and flashed me a crooked-smile.
"Is there anything in this world that you can't do?" He laughed.
"Well, are you going to wash up?" he asked.
"Yeah, I do," I said, heading to the bathroom. "You do have towels in there right?" he laughed.
"Yes, you should see a cabinet in there everything you need is in there."
"What's with the Cullens and cabinets?" I asked jokingly. He laughed.
"Just go and take your shower Bella."
"Just saying." I walked into the bathroom, and stripped my clothes off. As I was in the shower, I realized that I was in the bathroom of my boyfriend, naked. My heart beat sped up, thinking Edward was only a door behind me. I got out quickly, brushed my teeth and pulled a comb through my hair. After deciding I was presentable, I walked out. I was suddenly swept off my feet by a kiss. I felt my heart stopping. What a man can do to you. He let go of me.
"You really shouldn't do that to me, especially before noon, it's not good for the heart," I said jokingly. He laughed.
"Well, cope with it. I can never get enough time with you," he said.
"I think I can," I said, pressing my lips onto his. He eagerly kissed me back. Too soon for his liking, I pulled away.
"You know… I've never gotten your phone number," Edward commented.
"Well why? You want it?" I asked.
"Yeah. What kind of a boyfriend would I be if I didn't even have my girlfriend's phone number?" I blushed. Boyfriend. I can get used to that.
"Okay," I said, taking out my phone. We exchanged phone numbers.
"Great, now I have my girlfriend's phone number."
"I'm hungry," I stated. He chuckled.
"You're always hungry."
"Nu-uh."
"Uh-huh."
"Ugh, fine, I'm always hungry. Can we just go and get something?"
"Alright then, let's go." I put on my heels again, and Edward put on his sneakers. I felt silly wearing a pair of heels when all we're doing is going out for breakfast.
"I think I need to change, after all who wears heels to breakfast?" I said, looking down to my heels.
"I can tell you that the majority of the girl population here wears heels every single day," Edward said.
"True, so where are we going to breakfast?" I asked.
"Well, there's a pancake house on campus, you wanna go there?" Edward asked.
"I really don't care, as long as it can go through my mouth." He chuckled.
"Okay, IHOP it is." Edward drove to the on-campus restaurants. He found parking space, took my hand in his, and walked to IHOP. We came at the wrong time. Luckily, since we had only to people, we got seats quickly. A waitress came up. Oh great. More flirty looks.
"Good morning and welcome to IHOP. I'm Ginger, and what would you like to today?" the waitress said, giving her full attention to Edward. Her back was literally toward me. Did she not see me here?
"Bella? What would you like?" Edward asked.
"I uh.. I'll take the double blueberry pancakes," I said, looking down at the menu. They looked delicious enough. The waitress annoyingly jots it down.
"And how about you, can I get you anything?" the waitress said.
"I'll get the same as Bella," Edward said, looking at me the whole time.
"Alright. And what about drinks?" she asked.
"Orange juice," Edward said.
"Make it two," I said.
"Okay, you're ordered will follow promptly, and don't hesitate to ask me anything," Ginger said "seductively." Oh god. Wait, was I jealous?
"Bella?" Edward asked worriedly.
"Oh, sorry, spaced out," I said.
"It's alright. Are you okay?" he asked.
"I'm with the hottest guy on campus, eating breakfast, never been better," I said jokingly. He smiled, which automatically cause me to smile.
"Well I'm so honored to have the most beautiful girl on campus accompany me for breakfast," he replied back. I blushed. He reached over and stroked my cheeks. "I love your blush." And as if on cue, I blushed even harder. He laughed. I laughed with him. After a while, Ginger came back with our orders, and we started eating, well he started eating.
"Bella? What's wrong, aren't you hungry?" he asked.
"Yeah, but the food looks too perfect to be ruined, so I don't wanna eat it." he chuckled.
"Silly Bella." He reached of the whip cream on top, swiped some on his fingers and put it on my nose.
"Hey!" I took a napkin and wiped off the whip cream. I reached over and slapped him. Or at least, tried. Before I can reach, he took my hand and entwined it with his. It triggered butterflies.
"Good. Now it's ruined, now eat," he said, taking a bite out of his pancakes.
"Can I have my hand back now?" I asked, digging into my pancakes. They were very good.
"No," Edward said, gripping it tighter.
"Fine." Breakfast was… interesting. Occasionally, girls would walk up to our table, and start twirling their hair or start firing winks, but Edward didn't pay attention. He looked at me the whole time. I smiled. The girls eventually took the hint, and walked away, sulking.
"You want dessert?" Edward asked. I shook my head.
"I don't think I can eat anything after this," I said. he laughed.
"Ready to go then?" I nodded. He let go to my head and waved at the waitress.
"I finally get my hand back," I said jokingly. He flashed me a crooked smile, and left me breathless.
"Breathe Bella." I obeyed. The waitress came up.
"Up for anything else?" she asked.
"Check please." Edward said in a polite manner.
"Alight." She pulled out a leather booklet from her apron. Edward handed her a bill.
"Keep the change," Edward said. flashing her one of his drop-dead grin.
"Uh, t-t-thank you. H-have a n-nice day," the waitress stuttered. I giggled silently.
"What?" Edward asked confusingly.
"You shouldn't do that to the girl."
"Do what?"
"Dazzle her like that. She's probably in the kitchen, hyperventilating now," I said. Edward laughed.
"Alright, new rule: never dazzle girls." I laughed. "Ready to go?" I stood up.
"Let's go." Edward stood up, entwined his hand with mine and walked out.
"You'll never let me go," I said.
"You're right. You're too precious to let go of," he said. I blushed. He always knew how to make a girl feel wonderful. I have a perfect boyfriend. We walked out to the parking lot. I froze dead in my tracks.
"Bella? Are you alright? Do you feel sick?" Edward asked, concerned. Truthfully I was sick, because there sitting on Edward's hood was Lauren. Lauren Mallory. Oh god dammit.
"Can you tell that slut to get off your car hood?" I asked, pointing to Lauren.
"What the hell? She does NOT have permission to touch my car!" Edward said.
"So I'm not allowed to touch it?" I asked jokingly, trying the lighten up the mood. Edward laughed.
"You're the only girl and the first girl to ever touch my car," Edward said.
"Really? I'm flattered. So I guess you care a lot about your car?" I asked.
"Of course."
"More than you care about me?" I asked teasingly.
"No, of course not. You mean more than anything in my world. You should keep that in mind," Edward said. He kissed my cheeks. I suddenly remembered that Lau-- ugh I can't even say her name-- "it" was still sitting on Edward's car hood.
"You still want the car to live right?" He nodded, confused.
"Well, we should probably tell Lauren to get off your car," I said, gesturing toward Edward's car.
"You're right, let's go," he said. we walked over to his car. When Lauren saw Edward, she shrugged out of her jacket, and waved "sexily." She was wearing a very showy top, a super short jean skirt, and knee length boots. This is a school, not some strip show.
"She disgusts me," I said.
"I don't think my breakfast can make it. I'll probably throw it all back up," Edward said. I giggled.
"Eddie!" Lauren said. Edward ignored her, and wrapped his arm around me tighter. "Come on, don't be like that, I know you want me." She purred sexily. I saw Edward shivered slightly. I felt sorry for Edward. He walked up to his car, completely ignoring her, and opened the door for me. She slammed the car door.
"Hell no bitch, get the fuck out," Lauren said. Edward suddenly clenched his fists together. I put a hand over his fists, he unraveled his grip, and held onto my hand. "Didn't you hear me, I said, get out. you're just some fling that Edward will get over in a couple of weeks." I guess Edward lost it.
"You listen up Lauren Mallory, I will never under any circumstances go out with you, even if you were the last woman on earth. I love Bella and Bella only. You will never have a place in my heart, and how dare you tell my girlfriend to get the fuck out. You're then one that should be getting the fuck out. I've had it with you. I don't even want to see you ugly face anymore. I would hit you, but I don't want you to get another nose job, and I'd just be wasting my time," Edward said. I stood there with my mouth hung open.
"You.. and… her… wuh…?" Lauren said. I smirked. Take that! My boyfriend just bitch-slapped a bitch.. I giggled. I just thought that. Oh geez. Lauren left without saying a word, and Edward opened the door again. This time, I slid in, without any interruptions. Edward got to the other side, and started driving me back to my dorm. I started clapping.
"What?" he asked.
"You just bitch-slapped a bitch," I complimented. He chuckled.
"I did, didn't I?"
"Yes you did, and I didn't think you'd have it in you," I said.
"Well, I snapped when she told you to get the fuck out. No one, is ever allowed to do that to my girlfriend." I smiled.
"You really like me, don't you?" I asked.
"What kind of an idiotic question is that? I don't just like you, I'm in love with you. Kinda weird huh? I've met you for only two weeks." He released one hand from the steering wheel and took my hand into his. "I love you more than anything, everything and anything in my world are about you." By this time I was on the edge of tears. I smiled.
"I love you more than anything too," I whispered. He looked over at me and smiled.
"Would you like to take a little stroll with me on the beach?" he asked.
"Is it going to get me out of the wrath of Alice and Rosalie?" I asked. he laughed.
"Yes it should." Edward said.
"Then I'm going to the beach!" I said.
"Alright, does Santa Monica sound good?" he asked. I nodded. "So we're off!" I giggled. When we arrived at the beach, it was nearly noon. Edward asked if I was hungry and I shook my head. I carried my heels and Edward and I walked along the beach together, hands entwined. Edward and I walked out to the waters, and he started splashing me. I splashed him back. pretty soon, we were both wet, and sticky from the salt.
"Oh great Edward, now I'm all sticky and wet. Thanks a lot." I said.
"Well, I'm not that decent myself," he said, looking down to his clothes.
"Ugh, what are we going to do?" I asked.
"Well, with a little card, and stored around here, we can find a new outfit." Edward said.
"Aww… we have to go shopping!" I said. "Can I not go?"
"I don't think you have a choice. Come on, I don't want to get stickier," Edward said. Edward drove down onto 3rd Street Promenade.
"What are you in the mood for?" he asked.
"Uh… anything's fine." I said.
"Abercrombie sound nice?" Edward asked.
"Yeah, sure." I said. Edward found parking space, and walked in. I never really liked the smell in here… Edward, obviously, looked like on of those models on the walls. I bet I looked like a drenched cat.
"So, what do you wanna wear?" he asked.
"I really don't care, as long as it's not this dress."
"You're always up for anything," Edward said.
"Yeah, I guess I am." I looked around the store, and grabbed a couple of items off the rack. Edward surveyed the room, and also grabbed some items.
"Ready to try it on?" Edward asked.
"Yeah I guess, we're allowed to wear these out, right?" I said. He chuckled.
"Well we're the ones buying it, so I guess it will be alright," Edward took me to the changing rooms.
"Ready to try on your choices?" a blonde girl asked us, well asked Edward.
"Yes," he replied politely.
"Right this way," the girl said. She led me to the room right next to Edward. She left without saying a word.
"Bella?" Edward asked.
"Yes?" I asked.
"I miss you."
"Edward, we're only separated by a wall… besides, we saw each other, like what, three minutes ago."
"Still…"
"Well then, hurry up," I suggested. I tried on a couple, and finally decided on a green halter dress. It looked casual enough. I walked out. Edward was standing there, waiting for me. When he saw me, his face brightened, and then chuckled.
"Is there something that I'm missing?" I asked.
"Well, we both have a nice fashion sense, I can tell you that," he said. I took a look at his outfit. He had on a green striped polo, tan khakis, and matching green flip-flops. I laughed.
"I guess we do," I said.
"You still need a pair of flip-flops," Edward said. he held up a part of white ones. I slid them on. They fit perfectly.
"How did you know what size I was?"
"Luck guess." He said.
"Ready to go?" he asked. we walked up to the register.
"We'll be wearing these out," he said. he paid for the clothes. I didn't bother to ask him how much it was. They gave us bags to hold our clothes.
"Where to next?" I asked.
"You wanna go and get something to eat?" he suggested. I nodded. "Well do you have an idea of where to go?"
"I've been living in Phoenix all my life, you expect me to know about Californian food?" I asked. He laughed.
"You've got a point there," he said. We walked around, when Edward found a restaurant called California Pizza Kitchen.
"Sounds good enough," I said. We were seated shortly. This time, there was no female server. Instead it was a male server. Phew.
"Ready to order?" he asked.
"Yeah, sure," Edward said.
"What would you like?" he asked.
"I'll uh, have the Fettuccine with Garlic Cream Sauce," I said.
"And I'll have the Chicken Piccata," Edward said.
"Alright, any drinks?" he said, taking down our orders.
"Two strawberry smoothies," Edward said.
"You're order will arrive soon," he said, winking at me. Edward glared at him, he walked away. I giggled.
"You're so overprotective," I said.
"Well, I'm overprotective because I love you so much," he said. I blushed. We waited for a few more minutes when our food arrived. Edward and I shared our food, both wanting to try the others. After finishing the pastas, Edward asked if I wanted dessert. I shook my head.
"Come on, I'll get a tiramisu and we'll share," he said.
"Fine, but you'll have to eat more than me," I said. Edward ordered, and surprisingly we finished it.
"I thought I was gonna eat more than you," he said with a smirk.
"But you never told me that the tiramisu was that good," I said. He laughed. We walked out of the restaurant. By this time, the sun was setting, and the moon came up. Edward walked beside me, and suddenly he carried me up, bridal style. Many blonde chicks were glaring at me. Edward started walking to the parking lot.
"Edward! Put me down!" I said, laughing.
"No, I'm not letting you go. I mean after two days, I still can't believe that I have you," Edward admitted.
"Well believe it, I've fallen completely in love you, and nothing can change that," I confessed.
"I love you Bella, more than anything," he said softly. I smiled widely.
"I love you more than anything too, and I have the rings to prove it too!" I said. He chuckled. We arrived at his car.
"You're right," he said. He put me down and opened the door. I got in. Edward got to the other side, and started the car. I flipped through his CDs. I saw A Walk to Remember CD. I showed it to him.
"It's yours?" I asked.
"No, it's Alice's. She left it at home, and she wanted me to pick it up for her. I guess she forgot about it." he said.
"Oh." I popped the CD in. I flipped through the songs, and settle for "It's Gotta Be Love."
"You like this song?" Edward asked.
"It fits into our relationship, don't you think?" I said.
It's gonna be me baby
It's gonna you baby
Time I've been patient for so long
How can I pretend to be so strong?
Looking at you baby
Feeling it too baby
If I'm asking you to hold me tight
then it's gonna be all right
It's gonna be Love
It's gonna be great
It's gonna be more then I can take
It's gonna be free
It's gonna be real
It's gonna change everything I feel
It's gonna be sad
It's gonna be true
It's gonna be me baby
It's gonna be you baby
It's gonna be...It's gonna be Love
"Yeah it does," Edward said. I smiled. Edward drove back to campus and dropped me off. He leaned over and kissed me.
"Good night Bella," he said.
"Night Edward," I said.
"Don't forget your clothes," he said, handing me the Abercrombie bag that held my clothes and heels.
"Alice won't be so happy about this," I said. He chuckled.
"Night Edward," I said, getting out of the car. I walked back to my dorm.
"Bella?" Edward said. I turned around.
"Yes?"
"I love you," he said. I smiled.
"I love you too," I said back.
"See you tomorrow." He said.
"Definitely." I walked back into my dorm, and was attacked by Alice and Rosalie.
"Where were you in the pass two days, and what have you done," Alice said.
"I'm not a criminal. Let me go," I said, squirming. Alice and Rosalie held on tighter.
"If you don't tell us, we won't let go," Rosalie said.
"If you want to hear the whole story, then you let me go," I said. they let go of me. They went and sat at the beanbags, and I sat on the remaining one. I started from when Edward took me to the meadow, showed them the bracelet and ring, and ended when Edward took me back. Alice and Rosalie squealed.
"Man, I wish Emmett would do something like that," Rosalie said.
"I told you, but I'm not so happy about the dress and heels." Alice said looking at the Abercrombie bag.
"Alright, alright, now that I've told you the whole story, can I go to bed now?" I asked.
"Okay, I'll come over tomorrow," Rosalie said. "Night!"
"G'night," Alice and I said. I went and took a quick shower, and changed into my pajamas, otherwise known as sweaters and a t-shirt. I lay in bed, replaying the last two days.
"Bella?" Alice asked.
"Yes?"
"You really love Edward, right?"
"Yes, very much." I can tell she was smiling.
"Well, night Bella," she said. I didn't even answer her, because I was with Edward in my happy place.
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