A/N: So I really wanted to post this 3 nights ago, but for some reason my Internet has been down and I have absolutely no clue why. But I'm dying because there's so much stuff that I have to do online. ARG! I'm so angry!

Oh and I did use a few quotes from the book for this chapter. But really, how could I not? And I do not own Twilight unfortunately, I can only dream. And this is the longest chapter so far by over a thousand words! Hope you guys like it! At least two chapters will be coming within the next day! Huzzah! XD

"So," he said meeting my eyes with his, "You seem to be very prone to accidents."

I nodded trying to avert my eyes from his, but not being able to resist his amazing emerald ones. He chuckled silently and pushed some hair out of my face. Why oh why, did he have to do this? It sent shivers through me every time. It's like he knew it was tormenting me inside. Oh well, I probably deserve this punishment after this weekend. I closed my eyes and sighed trying to avert my attention to something else.

We sat there quietly for a few minutes just watching each other to see who would do something first. Luckily neither of us had to as the waiter came and asked us what we wanted to drink. Edward ordered some fancy type of white wine, I was clueless as to what kind he ordered because it was in a different language. The waiter came back momentarily with some bread rolls, the wine in an ice bucket and two wine glasses and said that he would be back shortly to take our order.

Edward silently poured us both a glass of wine, and I could have sworn that his eyes never left mine. Then he handed me mine and said, "Here's to the best, which is yet to come." He winked, and I wondered what this all meant. I was utterly confused. I thought he was upset because he thought I was with Mike? Did he know what I thought about that song that I had heard on that fateful day when I met Alice? It couldn't be, non one knew who SR-71 is, they weren't well known at all. I just gaped at him and he clinked our glasses together and took a sip. I followed suit.

"Mmm," I moaned at the delicious flavor of the wine, "This wine is marvelous."

"Just like you," Edward said quietly and looking a little shy, then he covered his mouth in embarrassment as if he had never meant to say it out loud. It was so cute I couldn't help but smile and giggle a little.

"And just so you know," Edward added in mater-of-fact tone, "Mike is no where near good enough for you, you deserve much better."

"I-I-I," I couldn't not stutter, this perfect stranger had already noticed what I discovered a while ago but ignored the fact anyways. When I cleared my mind enough, I took a deep breath and replied, "I know. This weekend was just a test really. I've never thought that Mike and I could be anything other than friends, and I was proved right." I shook my head, "I don't even think I can be friends with him any more even, not after Friday night."

Edward was staring at me intently, as if I was a puzzle he couldn't quite figure out.

"What?" I asked.

"If you were so sure, why did you bother testing?"

"He begged and he begged, just like the golden retriever that he is."

"So what happened this weekend exactly, if you don't mind my asking?"

"Well after the first kiss that I'm sure everyone saw, I told him it didn't feel right to me and that I couldn't do it. He wouldn't accept no for an answer. When I went to the out house, he followed me and attacked me with his lips as soon as I walked out. He wouldn't let me go, he was too strong for me. Then I guess he got lost in the kiss and I managed to free my arm so I punched him," I shrugged like it was a completely harmless thing to do, "I didn't mean to knock him unconscious."

I noticed Edward's face move through many different emotions all at once. First he looked angry because of what Mike did, then he looked satisfied that I was able to make my intentions clear, and lastly he was very happy, probably because Mike got what he deserved.

"So what's your plan now?" Edward asked, "Are you going to go back to the same job with him?

"Well, I'll go in and give in my two weeks, I've been there too long to just quit on the spot," I replied, "It's not fair that Mike's parents should have to completely feel the wrath of Mike's actions."

Edward laughed quietly at this and a serious smile appeared across his face. I looked at him questionably.

"If Mike lays one hand on you, I'll be there as soon as possible to break that hand," he said.

I couldn't believe he had just said this, it was very violent. I had never pictured Edward as a violent being before. "Or you could just threaten him, that could work too. He's a push over." Edward shrugged as if he still liked his plan better and would only consider mine to comfort me.

"Why do you care so much?" I asked him after a few moments of just sitting and listening to the surroundings.

Before he answered, he took one of my left hand and held it between both of his. I felt a chill rush through my body at his touch. He felt me shiver and smiled. "I care so much because for some reason you seem to be perfect for me. I'm not sure how I know this already since I barely know anything about you. But whenever you're around, it's like my instincts are heightened and I feel complete. When you're not around it's unbelievably hard to concentrate, the worst mistake I've ever made was driving away from you this weekend."

He looked pained, I had no clue what to say. I was saved the need to comment because he continued on with his explanation, "I just couldn't stand seeing you the way you were because of that stupid boy. You deserve so much better. He did not respect you at all. I will respect you, and I will love you with every inch of me if it's the last thing I do."

If I didn't know what to say before, I was was completely clueless now. I just stared at him with my mouth hanging open. I knew it was rude but I couldn't seem to find the muscles to close it.

"I'm sorry," Edward apologized softly tracing my hand with his fingers, "I've said way more than what should be said on a first date. But it's all true. I don't love you yet, I just know it won't be hard at all to fall in love with you. You are perfect."

He lifted one of his hands from mine and held my hand in one of his and my face in his other. His touch astonished me, I couldn't think. And then our eyes met again and I could feel the heat in my cheeks for what seemed to be the hundredth time today. I smiled gently, surprised that I could get my brain to function long enough to perform the simple task. I thought that I should probably respond with some sort of speech soon, but I wasn't sure if I could utter two words properly. His touch and his gaze were dazzling me.

I opened my mouth to speak and then closed it again and swallowed. "I feel the same about you," I managed to slur out quickly.

Edward's smile in response was so big that I was afraid that his extremely white teeth would blind everyone in the building. I laughed at his reaction and relaxed my body.

Edward sighed, "You're laugh is almost as beautiful as you are."

If I had it my way, I would have jumped across the table into Edwards arms and kissed him hard. As it happened, that was when the waiter finally decided that now was the perfect time to come and ask us what we would be ordering. I of course had no clue because I never went to fancy restaurants like this, I didn't have a reason too.

"Pick something good for me," I requested of Edward. He nodded and ordered a platter of appetizers for us to share. After he had ordered I noticed that we hadn't even touched the bread that was brought to us and we only took that first sip of wine. If I wasn't there to witness it, I wouldn't have believed that it was possible to get so wrapped up to another person that it seemed like the rest of the world wasn't there and didn't matter. It was a fantastic feeling, and I was definitely hoping I would get to experience it more.

Now that the heavy conversation point of the night was resolved we made small talk throughout our dinner, getting to know each other better. When we were done, Edward slid out of his side of the booth and waited at the end of mine with his arm extended towards me and hand opened waiting for mine. I placed my hand into his, in which it fit perfectly, and got up. He guided me towards where I had fallen earlier and pulled out a chair for me to sit in that was in direct line of the piano. Then he went and whispered something in the pianists ear, she nodded.

The pianist finished her song and got up from the piano bench. Edward swiftly took her place and started to play. The song he was playing was unbelievable, I had never heard something so perfect before. It seemed familiar, although I couldn't quite place where I had heard it. While I was listening, it came back to me. It was the song that Edward was humming to me on Friday night when I was curled up in his arms. I could feel my eyes brimming with tears, I didn't try to hold them back. These were happy tears. I smiled and tasted the salt water when it hit my lips. Edward finished playing and smoothly walked back over to me.

I was so caught up in the moment, that I hadn't noticed that everyone in the restaurant was watching us. I blushed yet again, embarrassed that I was the center of attention. That was the number one spot that I avoided at all cost. This time was different however, it was too perfect to be embarrassing. I looked up into Edwards eyes and smiled.

"You shouldn't do this to people you know," I whispered.

"Do what?" he asked slightly confused.

"Dazzle them."

"Do I dazzle you?"

"More than frequently," I admitted.

He smiled, clearly pleased with my answer, "That's your song by the way,"

"What?" Now it was my turn to be confused.

"Your song, no one else's. It just came naturally to me when I was holding you on Friday night. It came so easily that it was like it was there the whole time just waiting for your presence to trigger it's release."

I smiled. How was this man not perfect? He gently pulled me up from my sitting position and brought me closer to him. He brushed his lips gently against my cheek bone and whispered in my ear, "You are perfect to me Bella Swan."

The waterworks really started then. Damn hormones. Why did you have to cry when you were overly happy? It was a bewildering concept. Edward pushed back from me slightly to get a better look at me, "No need to cry sweetheart, this is a happy moment," he laughed and wiped the tears away with his thumbs.

I laughed and nodded, "I-I know," I choked out, "I'm just so so happy. I didn't know it was possible to feel this amount of happiness."

Edward brought me completely in his arms and held me tight. I heard all of the other guests aww around us as we just stood there and held each other like we were bound by the strongest crazy glue possible.

After a minute or two, Edward chuckled and removed himself from me. He dazzled me with his sparkling emerald eyes once more and started us towards the exit with one arm still around my waist.

When we got outside, Edward handed his keys to the valet and he went to go get Edward's car. Edward returned his gaze to me and traced my face with his hands. It was such a soothing feeling, I thought that I could survive for eternity if it was just Edward and I.

A voice cleared in the background and Edward looked up, "Oh, thanks Bert," he said to the young valet.

"No problem Edward," Bert replied, "Have a good night."

Edward went to his car which was a silver Volvo and opened the passenger door for me to get in. He stopped me before I was about to sit down and brushed my cheek softly with his lips once more and helped me into the seat.

"What's your address?" Edward asked me when he started driving. I answered and we continued on questioning each other about small details of our lives. Before I knew it, he pulled up in front of my apartment. I sighed, depressed that my wonderful evening with Edward was at an end.

Edward was instantaneously at my door and opening it for me. Did he always have to be such a gentleman, it made it too hard to concentrate. We walked up the stairs of my apartment in silence, I didn't know what to say anymore tonight. I wasn't sure what to expect to happen when we arrived at the evil threshold that was my apartment door. Edward smiled at the grimace that was on my face, seemingly reading my thoughts.

When we got to my door I regrettably said, "Well, this is it."

Edward nodded and looked like he was in deep contemplation. I turned my back to him to unlock my door. Just as I had my key in the door I felt his hand rub softly against my face and guide it to look into his eyes. Arg!! It's like he knew that he could control my mind if he looked at me like that!

When he was sure that he had my attention, he held my head in both of his hands and slowly leaned in to kiss me. It was a soft but passionate kiss and my lips matched his almost effortlessly. I pulled him closer to me not wanting it to end and he came willingly, deepening the kiss. Much too soon after this he stopped and pulled away.

"I guess it's time for me to leave," Edward assumed (for who knows what reason), slightly out of breath. I pouted at his conclusion.

"You looks o cute when you pout," he teased, "But I should really go. You need to sleep, you look tired."

I was tired. But I wasn't about to admit that, I didn't want to be separated from Edward. "What if you stayed the night?" I blurted before my mind even realized I said it.

Edward grinned, "Okay, sounds like a good plan to me."

I smiled, more than satisfied with this new conclusion to the evening and turned to open the not-so-evil door. I took Edward's hand as I lead him into my apartment. The remains from the sleep over with Alice where still visible in the living room. Then we had to walk through the kitchen and I cringed. On the table, the gifts Mike had given me were still sitting there. I let go of Edward's hand and went to pick them up. I carried them over to the garbage and threw them out.

Edward looked at me like I was insane for throwing the gifts out, but he didn't know what they represented. "Mike." Was all I said in disgust and Edward Ahhed and smiled clearly pleased that I had come to my senses about Mike.

It seemed like it took forever and a day to get my bedroom. "Well, this is my bedroom," I stated, I was suddenly feeling awkward now that I was here. "Eerrr, I think I have a pair of sweats that are enormous on me that should fit you, if you want a change of clothes."

"Sure, that works," Edward agreed.

I went to my closet and grabbed him the pair of sweats that I never wore, as well as my usual pajama sweats and t-shirt. "I'll just go use the bathroom, it will take you a quicker time to change. Be right back," I promised. I changed and brushed my teeth as quickly as I could and headed back towards my bedroom.

When I got there I was stunned. Why didn't I offer him a shirt? I wouldn't be able to tear my eyes off of his perfect body all night. He smiled at me and motioned with his index fingers to come over to him. I walked to him as casually as possible although I was dying to skip towards him like a giddy school girl.

"And I thought you looked good in a dress," Edward said winking.

"Yeah right, I look horrid compared to you right now."

Edward laughed and before I knew it his lips were on mine once again. The taste and smell was amazing, and the feel was phenomenal, I really understood now what Edward was saying about having heightened senses around me. I gasped and entwined my fingers in my hair. Then, still kissing me, he picked me up and put me on the bed. He took his lips from mine, "Time for bed," he whispered.

I sighed and cuddled up close to him. He started to gently trace kissed along my throat, jaw line and face, finishing off with a much too short kiss on my lips. Edward threw one arm over me so that it hung on my bad and started to trace random shapes over it and hum my lullaby. And it was to his wonderful touch and sound that I fell asleep and had the best night of my life.

A/N: I really loved writing this chapter, it took a while though... but it was fun and it's probably my favorite :D Hope you guys liked it. It was insanely long! And once again, I apologize for the wait, I have no clue why I haven't been able to get onto my internet.

Amanda