A/n Here you go my pretties!! It's the chapter you've all been waiting for. THE DATE!!! *squeals.* I borrowed the idea from the actual book and some of the convo is also borrowed but I tweaked it a bit and whatnot. And by the book I mean If You Could See Me Now.

If You Could See Me Now.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or Cecelia Ahern's If You Could See Me Now. This is just my version using Twilight characters. I have changed the storyline but some incidents that occur may seem similar to those that happen in the book.

Chapter 20: Dancing in the Moonlight.

Epov

I placed the finishing touches to the dinner table. I put a snippet of fuchsia, which was growing wild, in the small vase, straightened out the table cloth, lit the single candle standing in the middle of the table, and watched as the flame blew in the gentle breeze. First Beach was silent apart from the gentle lapping of the waves and the rustling of leaves from the trees. I stood still and closed my eyes, listening to the sounds of nature around me. It was some of the best music in the world.

I had a special dinner prepared for my date with Bella tonight. Our head chef at HQ spent the past few days thinking of a wonderful spread, and then spent the entire day preparing our feast. The chef is also the same chef that prepares the buns and cakes for tea parties with our Best Friends.

For starters, Chef had prepared foie gras and toast cut into neat little squares, followed by Angel-hair pasta with Thai spiced shrimp, and for dessert, a white chocolate and raspberry tart.

Once everything was ready, I fiddled with the cutlery nervously, tightened my new black tie, loosened it again, opened the top button of my new green shirt, and decided to keep it closed. I had been so busy setting everything up and making sure it was perfect that I hardly had time to think about the emotions building up inside me. I was mostly feeling nervous, anxious, scared, but most of all excited.

I stared up at the sky, and the stars stared back at me, twinkling in the darkness. They almost seemed to be winking at me, so I winked back at them; they knew what was coming tonight. Thinking about the darkening sky, I glanced at my watch. It's almost time.

I hope Bella comes.

Bpov

I drove along the familiar, narrow road to First Beach, feeling extremely nervous about my date with Edward. I hope I'm not late. I could hardly see where I was going on the dark road. Even with my headlights on, the most I could see was a few feet ahead of me. Hedges and trees leaned inwards to the road, brushing my car as I passed.

I turned the corner and suddenly the black veil was lifted, and I could see ahead of me for miles. The sea stretched in front of me like a pool of ink. The stars shone brightly in the sky. The waves broke gently on the sand, the white surf clearly visible in the limited light.

But it wasn't the sky or the sea that took my breath away; it was Edward in a brand new outfit, standing by a small table set for two. He was wearing a green shirt that was the same color as his eyes. He looked very good in his black tie and black suit. He even swapped his mangy old pair of converse for a pair of shiny, black shoes. He stood waving at me, the candlelight casting shadows on his grinning face. Edward was the picture of perfection.

I stopped the car, and he was by my door instantly. Edward took my hand and helped me out of the car.

"Bella, you look beautiful." Edward grinned and kissed my cheek. His face lingered there a bit longer than usual.

"Thank you." I blushed. "Blue is by far my favorite," I said mockingly.

Alice had taken me shopping earlier this week, and we finally settled on a simple blue dress. It was a halter neck that went to just above my knees. Alice decided to add silver accessories to "jazz it up a bit". She added a silver shawl and silver heels. Thankfully, they weren't that high; only 2 inches.

"As you can see, green is my favorite today. Although... blue is fast becoming my favorite again." He winked at me before motioning to the dinner before him. "My dear." He bowed theatrically. "Your moonlight dinner awaits you."

I took his hand, and he led me onto the beach. One thing I must remember for the future is never walk on the sand in high heels, because as soon as I placed one foot on the beach, my shoes filled with sand and I fell over. Fortunately, Edward was there to stop me from tripping. He wrapped his arms around me and settled me on my feet. I used him for support as I took off my shoes, and he took them from me.

The sand felt soft and cool beneath my feet. Once we reached the table, Edward pulled out the chair for me before sitting down opposite me. The white table cloth was flapping in the gentle breeze, and the candlelight flickered, casting shadows on our faces and the trays of food before us.

With a flourish, Edward removed the lids of the starter. "For starters we are having foie gras." He stared intently at the food. "Although it doesn't look much like grass."

I couldn't help but laugh at him. "It's goose liver."

"Oh." He blushed slightly but laughed along with me.

Conversation over dinner was easy. The food was great, the setting was great, the company was excellent. Every so often, I would look up to find Edward gazing at me over the candlelight. Even when I caught him staring, he wouldn't look away. Gazing into those pools of liquid emerald, I found myself getting lost in the many emotions hidden within them.

"Bella?" His velvety voice broke me from my trance. "Would you lie with me in the sand?"

"Yes." My voice was husky. I couldn't bring herself to raise my voice over the sound of the waves. This is what I wanted. I wanted to feel his touch, for him to hold me. It would be a perfect way for the evening to end. I walked over to the water's edge and sat down. I could hear Edward walk softly behind me.

"This will be easier if you lie on your back," he said loudly, looking down at me.

My eyes widened, and I nearly choked on my wine. "Excuse me?"

"If you don't lie down, then it won't work." He stated as if it were a matter of fact. "Here. Like this." He lay down on the sand. "You have to lie flat on your back. It's best this way."

I wrapped my shawl around me protectively. I can't believe him. He isn't seriously suggesting that we ... do it. Here. On the sand.

"Is it really?" I said sharply. "So was all this," I motioned towards the table and the empty dinner pates, "a way for you to get me flat on my back as you so eloquently put it?"

"Um ... well yes." He stared at me, confused about my sudden change in mood. "It's just it's better to be flat on your back for when it's peaked," he stuttered.

I stared at him, shocked, and huffed in indignation. I got up and walked towards my car. I heard Edward follow behind me.

"Bella, look!" Edward shouted excitedly. "It's peaked."

"You're disgusting," I shouted at him, and walked faster to the car.

"It's not disgusting," Edward cried, panic evident in his voice.

I fumbled in my bag for my keys, but couldn't find them in the dark. I leaned it to the moonlight and as I glanced up, I gasped.

The sky was alight with activity. The stars glowed brighter than ever before and some darted across the sky. It was like something from a dream. The sky was on fire; it was one of the most beautiful sights I'd ever witnessed.

Edward lay flat on his back staring up at the night sky.

"Oh." Was all that I could say. I'm could feel my face heat up from the embarrassment. I walked back down the beach towards Edward and stood beside him.

"It's beautiful," I sighed.

"Well, it would be a lot more beautiful if you lay flat on your back like I told you to," he huffed and crossed his arms. I laughed at him.

"It's not that funny. You weren't told you were disgusting."

"I thought you were talking about something else," I mumbled, trying unsuccessfully to stifle my giggles.

"Why else would I ask you to lie flat on your back?" He asked dully. I raised an eyebrow at him and his voice rose a few octaves. "Oh," he sang. "Isabella Marie Swan, well I never," he said mockingly.

"Shut up." I hit him playfully with my purse, and lay down beside him. I looked up at the beautiful sight before me. Edward was right; it wasn't disgusting.

"What's happening tonight anyway?"

"It's the Delta Aquarids," he told me. "They are meteors from the Aquarius constellation. I had to take you out tonight because this is the night it peaks."

"Thank you, Edward," I whispered and scooted a bit closer to him. He placed his arm around me, and I lay my head on his shoulder. "You make me so happy, you know that?"

"Just doing my job," he said softly, but I noticed a hint of sadness in his eyes.

"Are you alright?"

He gave me a small smile. "I'm fine. I'm here with you. It's all I could ever ask for." He kissed me on the cheek again, but I became more daring and moved my lips to his. They brushed lightly against his soft lips. The electricity I felt run through my body every time I touched him magnified ten fold. He pulled back to look at me.

"Are you sure?" he whispered so softly I could barely her him.

I couldn't answer because of the desire I felt for him. I nodded my head, and he smiled before moving his head closer to mine.

The kiss was gentle at first, but the tension and desire building up between us over the past two months soon took over my senses. Edward was all I wanted in this moment. He was all I needed. His hands roamed over my body, moving up and down my back, stopping in my hair and then moving down again to pull me closer to him. My hands went to his hair, and I ran my fingers through the soft waves. It was something I'd been longing to do ever since I first saw him standing in my doorway. He rolled over so I was now on top of him. One hand held me close to him while the other found my hand. They intertwined just like our feet did.

Unfortunately, Edward pulled back after a while. "I don't know about you, Bella, but most of my oxygen has been used up. I need a breather." He chuckled lightly at me. I grinned sheepishly at him, and lay my head on his chest. He wrapped his arms around me, and held me tightly to him. "I'm enjoying myself far too much, Bella. I don't think I will ever let you go again." I could tell from his voice that he was smiling at me.

We lay on the sand for a long time. Well, it seemed like a long time. It could have been hours or minutes for all I know. Sometimes, we kissed somemore, but most of the time we lay in the same position, with Edward stroking my hair.

"Bella, there's one more thing I have planned for tonight. Do you mind opening the car for me while I get something from the table?"

He pulled me up and held me close to him, kissed the tip of my nose before letting me go.

"Of course no problem." I walked over to the car and opened while watching Edward retrieve something from underneath the dinner table. He reached me, slid into the car, and moments later, there was music coming from the open car door.

It took me a while to recognize the melody. "Claire De Lune?"

"Very good, Bella. You know Debussy?"

"I only know my favorites."

"This is one of my favorites too." He smiled at me before bowing. "Dance with me, dear lady?"

I curtsied. "Of course, kind sir. I must mention, though, that I am not an accomplished dancer."

"No matter, my dear. It's all in the leading." His eyes twinkled at me. Edwards placed his hands around my waist, and pulled me close. We swayed to the music at first before moving. Edward twirled me around and around until I was laughing and giggling like a little girl. We moved all over. The beach was our stage.

"Edward, you make me laugh so much. But, that's not the only thing you do."

The song was drawing to a close, and Edward and I were once again swaying on the spot.

"You make me happy... You make Cormac happy. When I'm with you, I feel weird. I'm always aware of everything I say to you. I feel uncomfortable when I'm with you, yet I can't stand it when you're not around. What I'm trying to say is that, I love you." Not once did I break eye contact with him during my confession. I wanted to watch his every reaction. I waited for the laughter, the rejection, the pain but there was nothing. He was silent.

"You love me?" he asked.

I nodded slowly. He smiled widely, and before I knew it, he was laughing.

"It's not funny. I'm after pouring my heart out to you, and all you can do is laugh?" I knew he couldn't love me. Why did I even tell him?

"I'm not laughing because it's funny. I'm laughing because I'm so incredibly happy to find out that the woman I love, loves me in return."

"The woman you love?"

"Yes, of course. I love you, Bella. How could I not? You are the epitome of perfection. Everything about you is amazing, and makes me love you more and more. Your hair, your eyes, your lips, the way you blush so easily, and the way you bite your bottom lip when you get nervous. I love you because you are smart, beautiful, kind, selfless, and clumsy." He laughed at the last part. "But most of all, I love you because you are you. I love you, da–"

He was cut off by my lips making their way to his. He replied just as enthusiastically. He lifted me up, and spun me around and around, not once breaking the kiss. We eventually collapsed on the sand, gasping for air and grinning at each other.

"I love you," he said to me, kissing my hair.

"I love you, too," I sang.

"I could really get used to hearing you say that."

"Well, get used to it, because you'll be hearing it a lot," I said before kissing him again sweetly on the lips.

The stars were still glowing brightly and shooting across the sky, and we lay there in each others arms.

Yes, I was aware that my new dress was crumpled and very likely ruined, and yes, I knew that Alice was very likely going to kill me, but I didn't care. I could deal with that tomorrow. All I needed right now, was tonight. I was here tonight with Edward, and he loved me.

A/n So what did you all think? Please review!! I'm well on my way to gettin 500 reviews. YAY it makes me so happy.

A lot of things have happened since I last updated - some of them good, some of them not so good but what can you do? One of the good things is that my school sends 2-3 students out to Lourdes every year as part of the Youth. All those interested go out and do a lot of fundraising to raise the money and well the lucky person that I ma got picked to go. So I'm basically getting an all expenses paid trip to France for 5 days in May without my parents. =] The only downside is that it's a pilgrimage but I don't really mind because you're supposed to benefit spiritually and it's also supposed to be a lot of fun with the Youth. So I'm excited. I was out before 4 years ago I think and I was stuck with my mum and brother the entire time and I still enjoyed myself.

It's St. Patrick's day on Tuesday - must find some green clothes and get my shamrocks ready.

Right well review please and I'll try and update soon.

Helen =]