A/N: Hey, many of you asked for an Edward's POV for the jewellery store plot, I wasn't able to find a way where it would tie in with the next chapter so I decided to add a bonus chapter of that last chapter in EPOV. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns the characters, I just write the plot.
BONUS CHAPTER 2
Jewellery Store
Edward POV
I needed a present, I needed the perfect present for her but I couldn't think of what to get her. There wasn't anything I could think of that fit. It was either too plain or not good enough. I wanted it to be perfect, perfect for her and I needed help. There was only one person I could turn too and it meant, again bruising my deflating ego. I dialed Alice's number hoping she would have landed by now to be able to pick up her phone.
"Hello" I sighed in relief when I heard Alice's chirpy voice on the other end.
"Alice, I need your help. I need a present"
"Hold up Edward, you need my help?" I rolled my eyes. She knew what I meant, she just wanted me to say it.
"Yes, Alice, I need your help" I heard her giggle on the other side of the phone and distinctively heard Emmett yell out his input.
"Man, his ego is deflating big time. Remind me to kiss Bella when she gets here" I could hear Rose smack Emmett. I chuckled.
"He deserved that"
"Sure did, so what do you help with Edward?" Alice asked.
"I need the perfect present one that would fit her." hoping Alice would understand who "her" was; I didn't want to go saying it out loud. I hardly bought girls any type of presents, apart from my mother and Alice and of course Rosalie but that wasn't a hard choice.
"Why don't you take someone to help you pick it?" I sighed; maybe Alice didn't know who I meant.
"There's no one to take, if you haven't noticed you're on the other side of the country Alice."
"Bella's there with you take her, I have to go Edward. I'll see you soon. Bye!" Alice hung up on me. Frustrated I pinched the bridge of my nose. I couldn't get Bella to help. I couldn't risk it. We were just becoming friends. She had just started accepting me again. But then again, maybe it wouldn't hurt. A plan formed in my head.
Of course! Why didn't you think of it before Edward!
I rushed out of the dorms to my Volvo and sped towards Bella's apartment. On the way I receive a text, deciding not to stop to read it I pressed the accelerator and sped faster. I parked outside and made my way towards her apartment. The text was from Alice.
Brandon's Gems
Unit2/36 Fifth Avenue
I smiled at the text, Alice was a lifesaver. I remember her taking me to this store a few months ago because she needed to pick something up and dragged me along for the fun of it. This place wasn't too expensive but pricey enough to have exquisite jewellery.
Perfect!
I knocked on Bella's apartment door hoping she was up and ready so we could leave straight away. I couldn't wait any longer. Plus, I was desperate to spend some time with her too. Bella didn't answer after five minutes of yelling and banging. I didn't want her neighbours to complain about the noise it was just past nine in the morning. I opted to call Bella instead hoping she would let me in. After a few rings I heard the voice that brought a smile to my face.
"Hello?"
"Bella, Can you open the door for me?" I could sense her confusion and laughed silently.
"I've been standing outside for about five minutes trying to get you to open the door"
"Oh! Sorry. Hold on" I heard her ruffle a bit, probably getting out of bed. Oh god, what an image that would be.
Keep your thoughts straight Edward. Don't ruin this.
I shook my head getting rid of the bad images I had of Bella. A few moments later the angel I was just thinking of opened the door. She looked adorable in a plain blue pyjama bottoms and white tank top, the tank top had ridden up a few inches revealing her smooth stomach that I desperately wanted to touch and feel.
She was really trying to kill me, even having just woken up and hair still a mess she looked more beautiful and pure than ever. It took me awhile to get a hold of myself. Bella by then had turned away from me allowing me to let myself in. She turned back to me again after a few moments letting me relish her features. I couldn't look away from her, her lips, her cheeks, nose and those eyes. I internally groaned. I notice a red line across a forehead under her hairline. What was that? Did she hurt herself? I walked over and traced it with my fingers, worry ran through me. How did it get there? She gave me an adorable confused look.
"What happened here?" again with confusion on her face she pulled away from my touch.
No! Don't move. Her skin felt soft against mine and left a burning sensation on my fingertips. Bella moved to the hallway mirror examining her mark. Instead of answering me she told be she'd be back and walking into her room out of sight.
It took a lot of will power not to follow her in there and do things to her that I could only ever dream of doing. I shook my head again composing myself. Needing a distraction I walked into the kitchen looking for something to drink. I was looking for a drink in their fridge when Bella came back into the room.
"Hey, raid your own fridge" I heard her sweet melodic voice from behind me.
"There's nothing in our fridge, that's what happens when you share with Emmett" that technically wasn't true but Emmett was over enough times in order have no food left. I gave her a smirk and turned back to the fridge.
"Well there's nothing in ours either, Alice and I emptied it since we're both gone for two weeks" I groaned but turned back to Bella none the less.
"What are you doing here anyway?" I felt my heart drop a bit. Maybe she didn't want me here? I couldn't really tell her that I wanted to spend time with her, she probably would kick me out the door this minute instead I opted to telling her the other reason why I came by.
"I needed your help with something" She raised a perfect eyebrow on her stunning face.
"At this time?" I hoped she wasn't annoyed at me for waking up her at this time, I wasn't sure if Bella was the type to sleep in or not, growing up with Alice she was up at the crack of dawn.
"Well, I need you to help with a last minute Christmas present"
"Wouldn't Alice be better at this?" Oh how Alice would but she isn't here.
"She would but she's not here so you'll have to do." I didn't want to waste anymore time. I would rather spend quality time with Bella doing something other than shopping for a Christmas present. I grabbed her wrist and tugged her towards the door.
"Whoa, what's the rush? Hold on let me get my things" Bella said before pulling away from my grip. I felt the warmth disappear straight away, her warm, soft skin. Again my fingertips burnt from our contact.
The car ride to Brandon's was comfortable, no awkward silences like with most girls. I couldn't be happier with Bella there next to me, she seemed intrigued by the sites flashing past us. I wondered if she knew how fast we were going not that it mattered. I've never once been in a crash. I drove to Brandon's parking the Volvo and opening the door for Bella.
I heard a soft gasp as we walked into the store. It was perfect, I would have to thank Alice for this later. I smiled and walked up to the clerk with Bella behind still intrigued by contents in the store. She looked so angelic with her face masked in awe it was stunning and a beautiful sight, I hoped to see it more often with the amount of time I would spend with her. I turned to the clerk asking for some assistant.
"I was wondering sir, if you could help me find a piece that is exquisite and breathtaking, not too expensive though" I had no problem with the amount of money I could spend but I knew for a fact the person I was spending it on didn't like having money spent on her.
"Is it for the miss over there" He asked pointing to Bella who seemed to have stopped to look at something on display at the counter. The smile on her face was brilliant and brought a glow to her face. I couldn't help but smiling either.
"I know the perfect thing" the clerk led me to where Bella stood.
"Is there something you like, miss?" the clerk asked Bella who seemed startled, she must have not heard us come towards her.
"Oh no I was just having a look" Bella turned to me.
"What did you need help picking?" she asked. I stumbled on forming my answer, hoping not to give too much away.
"Er, I just needed your opinion on some special item you think a girl would like." I gave her a smile and hope she didn't think too much of it. I saw some light leave Bella's eyes when she heard my answer. Maybe she did think of it the wrong way. I wanted to reassure her that it wasn't like that but it would have given away the obvious.
Bella turned back to the bracelets before I could fully read the emotions in her eyes. She seemed to be intrigued by one particular bracelet I leant down to have a look. It was a silver chain linked with hearts rather then the normal oval shapes. Bella's face glowed again when she saw it. It was perfect. I smiled.
The look on Bella's face when she saw that bracelet was breathtaking. The glow that lit up in her eyes was beautiful I couldn't take my eyes off of her. I wanted Bella to try it on. "Try it on Bella"
"What? No, you're picking something for someone. I should be helping"
"Go on. Sir, could we try that please?" I asked pointing at the bracelet Bella could keep her eyes off. He gave me a swift nod and pulled it out from under the glass counter.
"Would you like to try it on, Miss?" Bella turned to me, I gave her a smile and pleaded with my eyes for her to try it on. She bit her bottom lip and nodded yes. I resisted pulling her into a kiss, she doesn't know what she does to me when she bites her lip. When Bella tried on the bracelet I felt right for me to be the one to put it on for her.
"May I?" I asked the clerk he nodded swiftly and handed me the bracelet. I kept my eyes on Bella when I clasped it to her wrist. I couldn't tell what type of emotion was running through her. I could usually tell through someone's eyes but Bella to me wasn't an open book like most girls were.
The bracelet was perfect; it was just what I was looking for. The clerk interrupted Bella and mine's intensive stare. I was lost in her eyes.
"It's beautiful against your skin, Miss" It was more than beautiful. I had to get it. It was the perfect gift.
"We'll take it." Bella waited for me as I paid for the bracelet and thanked the clerk.
"She's a special one, this is perfect for her." He gave me a nod and smile. We walked back to the Volvo. I wasn't ready to part with Bella just yet and hoped she had somewhere to go.
"Bella, was there anywhere else you wanted to go?" She shook her head no, I felt a bit disappointed, I needed to spend more time with Bella, I wanted to. She still captured my interest more than any other girl has. I was trying to think of a way to keep Bella's company for longer when her stomach grumbled loudly. I couldn't help but smile and chuckle. I found my excuse.
"Lunch it is" I drove Bella to the little Italian restaurant I knew about, not too far away. Bella didn't say anything the whole way. I wonder what was wrong, she was more than happy to talk earlier. I guess I would have to find out during lunch.
A/N: There you go, Edward's POV for the jewellery store. I didn't include lunch because I didn't think it's a big significant part. Some bad news, since I've posted this Bonus chapter, Chapter 13 will be delayed on being posted. I needed this chapter finished so I have the rest of CH13 to write left. Should be out soon!
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