AN: Sorry for the taking so long updating. My brother reformatted the computer and some how Microsoft Word didn't get put back in. I lost all of my chapters, but luckily everything is posted. But my excuses are sucky ones, so I am just going to stop.

This chapter is in honor of my cousin, Michelle. She is really into music, so I wrote her into this chapter. I also wrote myself into this chapter too.

Chapter 11

Music and Books

EPOV

I laughed as Bella threatened me. If only she knew what kind of store I was taking her to. I pulled her through the crowed sidewalk, Bella scowling the whole time. I laughed at her.

"Edward, this is not funny. I did not agree to come to Port Angeles with you, so that you could just take me shopping. I hate shopping, with a burning passion." She said, fuming.

"Bella," How I loved how her name felt on my tongue. "If I tell you were we are shopping, will you not be angry?"

She exhaled sharply, "I don't see how that will help. I only like shopping for music and books."

I smiled at her, making her heart speed up. "Looks like your in luck." I told her, as I pulled her into the music store. Her intake of breathe, confirmed that she had never seen a place quite like this.

Guerrilla Music, was a safe haven I found about a year and a half ago. I was forced into a shopping trip with Alice, I managed to escape her for about fifteen minutes. I went into the nearest store which just happened to be this music store. They had everything, from early rock music of the fifties to the classical music of the late nineteenth century. The only types of music they didn't carry pop, rap, hip-hop, and country.

The store was owned by two women, cousins Michelle and Nicole. Nicole was about 21 years old. She had the most beautiful blue eyes I had ever seen, which were complemented by her dark brown, curly hair. Michelle was around 19, but her eyes were a dark blue and her hair was dyed black. Michelle was 'punk', while Nicole was a mixture of rock, and the girl next door. Michelle brought in the new music, while Nicole ran the business aspects of the store. Even in their differences, they looked like twins.

"Edward," Nicole said cheerfully, as I walked into the store. "Welcome back." He brought some one with him. She eyed our held hands. Hopefully, this girl can take the place of his car.

I smiled at her, "Hello, Nicole. Michelle around?"

"Yes, I'll go get her." Nicole went into the back room, coming out with Michelle.

"Hey, Edward." Michelle greeted me. "Want to see the new arrivals?" I nodded at her. She pulled out the case of CDs and handed it to me. "Who is your friend?" She asked.

"Bella Swan." Bella said, sticking out her hand. Michelle took her hand, introducing her self as did Nicole.

"So, Bella, do you go to school with Edward?" Nicole asked.

"Yes, we have several classes together." Bella answered. I noticed Nicole's hand as she went to tuck a piece of hair behind her ear.

"Did he propose?" I asked. Nicole had been dating a man named Ryan. They met when she was just fifteen and they hit it off. Apparently, after a year of dating, he proposed.

Nicole blushed lightly and smiled. "Yes." She stuck out her hand to show off a modest ring. It was just a small diamond set in a white gold ring. Nicole was never one for showy displays, she liked things simple.

"Congratulations." I told her.

"Thank you." She said, "Did you find anything you like?" She was referring to the CDs.

I looked through the CDs and picked out a couple that caught my eye. I handed them to Nicole who set them in the basket that had my name, literally on it. After coming here about once a week for nearly two years, they put the basket there, because I usually ended up going up to pay and I would find something else that would catch my eye.

"Thanks, Nicole. Bella and I are just going to look around." I said, to her. She nodded and turned to her computer. I pulled Bella to the back of store, to my favorite section.

"They seemed nice." Bella mused, a hint of emotion in her voice.

"Yes, they are. I have known them for a couple of years. Nicole and Michelle are cousins. They opened this store on a whim and it has flourished into a good business. They have the best selection of music."

Bella looked through each of the rows of CDs, "Sorry for the...threat." She looked up at me and smiled.

I chuckled. "You're forgiven." I walked up behind her, wrapping my arm around her middle and placing my other hand on her face. Her warmth spread through my hand. I loved the feeling. "You're cute, when you get mad." She huffed, but leaned into my hand. I placed a kiss on her cheek. "Find anything you like?"

She held up a CD. I took it from her to examine who the band was. "Cartel? They are okay. Do you want this?"

She turned around to face me, taking the CD from me. "Yes, but you are not going to buy it for me." She tried to walk away but I tightened my grip on her, keeping her in place.

I bore into her deep brown pools. "Bella, give me the CD."

Bella's breathing became shallow and her heart picked up. I sighed, blowing my breathe into her face. She inhaled and her breathing became more regular. She closed her eyes and shook her head. "No, way."

I sighed and grabbed the CD before she could even realize that I had done it. Her eyes flew open and she glared at me. I smirked at her. "Bella, don't be so stubborn."She crossed her arms and pouted. She looked so cute. I laughed.

"This is not a laughing matter, Edward." She sighed and then her eyes lit up. "If you buy my CDs then I get to buy my books."

She had found a compromise. I smiled, "Deal."

BPOV

Edward released his hold on me, much to my dismay. We both continued looking through the amazing assortment of music. We talked about our favorite songs and bands. I ended up getting several CDs, some at which Edward rolled his eyes. I merely glared at him and we walked up to the counter.

The two girls who told me their names were Nicole and Michelle, knew Edward. I found my self being jealous. Nicole was engaged, for goodness sakes! I really liked them, once I got passed the jealousy. Nicole told me she was twenty-one, but she looked like she was seventeen. She was very pretty, with blue eyes with hints of green and gray.

Michelle said she nineteen, she looked more her age. She had this whole punk thing going on, which worked really well for her. Nicole told me that Michelle was the one who picked out all of the music. I complemented Michelle on her good taste. Edward, much to my unhappiness, paid for the CDs we got and we said good bye to Nicole and Michelle.

"Where to next?" I asked Edward.

He looked down at me, "I was thinking books, next."

I nearly started jumping up and down, but I didn't. "That sounds great. I could really use some new books." I really could. My Wuthering Heights was about to fall apart and my collection of Jane Austen was equally as bad. As we walked, Edward asked me about my favorites books. We were in a discussion about Romeo and Juliet when he steered me towards a Barnes and Noble.

When we got inside, I realized how hungry I was. I grabbed Edward's hand and pulled him towards the cafe.

"How can I help you?" asked the worker.

"Yes, I would like a Venti Double Chocolate Chip Crème Frappuccino and..." I looked to all of the sweets. "a piece of chocolate cheesecake."

As she made my drink and got my food, Edward whispered in my ear, "That looks absolutely awful."

I whispered back, "Good thing that I am the only one who will be drinking and eating." The girl came back with my drink and cheesecake.

"That will be $8.69." She said. I went to hand her a ten dollar bill, when Edward reached for his back pocket.

"No way. I am paying for this." I told him, handing the bill to the girl. She gave me my change and I grabbed my drink and cheesecake. We walked to a table in the back corner and we sat down. I started eating my cheesecake. I looked at Edward, who was wrinkling his nose. "Just to let you know, this is delicious and I am enjoying every single bite." To make my point, I put another forkful of cheesecake into my mouth. I closed my eyes. "Mmm."

I opened my eyes to find Edward looking completely disgusted. I laughed at him and finished my cheesecake. I threw away my trash, picking up my drink and heading over to the books. After looking threw several selves, I found a trilogy of books by Lois Lowry. One was called The Giver, then next book was Gathering Blue and the final book was Messenger. I picked them up and carried them with me. I found Edward looking at cooking books. Why in the world would a vampire be looking at cooking books?

"Um, Edward" I said, confusion clear in my voice. "Why are you looking at cooking books?" Then I added, in a low voice, "You don't eat human food."

He chuckled, "No, but you do."

I rolled my eyes. "You are silly."

He eyed me. "Really? I'm the silly one."

"Yup," I smiled and turned to walk away, but Edward caught me, wrapping an arm around my waist.

"Bella," He said.

I bit my lip, "Yes, Edward."

"You're funny." He said, laughing.

"You really are silly." I told him. "Ready to go?" I asked him, after his laughter calmed down.

"If you are," He said. I nodded my head. He never let go of me, as we walked up to the counter. We set the books and the cashier rung up our, purchases. I paid for my books, while Edward paid for his, rather unhappily. I smiled at him as we walked out of the store.

After walking for a couple of minutes in silence, he said, "How would you feel to meeting my family?"

I gulped, but I nodded my head.

"Are you scared?" He asked, worried.

"What if they don't like me?" I asked, expressing my worries.

He sighed, "You're worried if they won't like you?" he chuckled darkly, "You're incredible. Don't worry, they will like you."

"Let's go meet them, then." I said, even though my worries still present.

"It will be alright," Edward said, kissing the top of my head.

"Whatever you say."

FYI: Michelle is really 15 and I am 16. And I am not engaged! Ryan is a person I made up! We may have greater importance later on. But hey, you never know.