Chapter 25

Hey… so this update is a bit quicker than the previous one. This chapter is just fluffy and nothing really happens, but next chapter we should be moving along...

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Disclaimer: Not mine. Twilight and all that belongs to Stephanie Meyer.

EPoV

Waking up with Bella in my arms was the best feeling ever. I just pulled her closer to me and held on tight. I never wanted to let go of her… ever.

I was slowly drifting back to sleep when I heard my door creak open. Whoever was there obviously only wanted to check if I'm awake already. Hopefully it's just Alice, and not my parents.

Unfortunately luck was not on my side today since it was my dad that stormed into my room after he saw what was going on in the bed.

I took a chance and held my hand up to my dad asking him to be quiet so I could gently wake Bella.

I looked down at the angel laying on my chest. I felt so cruel waking her up, but I know that I must do it. I lovingly stroked her cheek and whispered, "Bells, wake up honey."

She just groaned in response but opened her eyes none the less. She reached up to kiss me, but is stopped her before her lips could make contact with my own. I could see the hurt look in her eyes but I quickly pointed to the door where Carlisle was patiently standing, softly tapping his foot.

"Whoops." Was all she said while blushing scarlet red.

"Whoops is right Bella. Care to explain what is going on here kids."

I immediately knew what he was thinking, and it was the furthest thing from the truth. I mean we were both still fully clothed so it's not like much could've happened.

"Dad, it's not what it looks like." I stated our case.

"I can see that Edward, and I'm very glad nothing like that happened here last night. Wait – did anything happen?"

"No!" Bella was quick to say. "I just couldn't sleep last night so I came to lie with Edward, and then I guess I fell asleep here."

Okay, so not entirely the truth, but close enough.

"Look Bella, Edward, I understand that you guys are close, but you haven't even been dating for a day, and you're already in bed together. It looks pretty suspicious. It makes me wonder what all happened while we were gone."

"Nothing like that happened dad. Bella and I were hardly even speaking to each other half the time."

"I find that hard to believe, because the minute we get back, you two are busy kissing each other, at school none the less."

I was about to answer, not that I actually knew what to say, when Bella spoke up. "That was my fault Carlisle. I just realised that I couldn't hide my feelings for Edward anymore. Seeing him lying there on the field when that stupid other player tackled him, I dunno, I guess I just couldn't cope with it, and needed to express my feelings, and I couldn't wait any longer."

Hearing Bella confess so fully brought a smile to my face, and I gave her a quick kiss on her cheek, and wrapped my arms together entwining our hands in the process.

But I could tell Carlisle didn't really want that much detail about what was going on between us because he looked pretty uncomfortable, though, I suppose it must be pretty uncomfortable finding your son in bed with your overprotective best friend's daughter.

But he must just get use to it and Charlie too for that matter, because now that I have Bella I'm NOT letting go.

"Okay well kids, I'm glad to see that you two feel so strongly about each other, but just promise me you'll wait, because Edward, in all honestly if Charlie had to walk in here right now I would probably have to arrange your funeral."

I didn't even feel a twinge of guilt at that because no matter what Charlie said he could not keep me away from Bella. She is mine.

After an awkward silence in the room, Carlisle finally spoke again, "Anyways Edward, you must get up now, we have a tee off time at 09.15. Don't want to keep Charlie and Emmett waiting now do we?"

Luckily he left after that. I was reluctant to get out of bed and leave Bella for such a long period of time, but I couldn't exactly chicken out of the golf.

Extremely reluctantly I let go of Bella and got up and out of bed. Bella also got up then and walked towards the door. I was watching her leave when she turned to me and gave me a small smile, "I'll see you at lunch. Save me a seat with you."

"Obviously." I said as she walked out.

I quickly got dressed and made my way downstairs. I looked up at the kitchen clock and realised there wasn't time for breakfast, so I just grabbed an apple and headed to the garage where Carlisle was already waiting with our clubs ready on the golf cart.

When we got to the club Emmett shook my hand, but Charlie just ignored my outstretched hand, instead glaring at me. Obviously he was still mad at me for kissing his little girl. Oh well… he must just get over it.

Seeing the contempt between Charlie and myself Emmett let out a loud bark of laughter. I must admit that it was a pretty funny situation, but I chose not to laugh in the hopes of scoring brownie points form Charlie.

The course marshal then hurried us towards the tee so that we don't put the roster behind schedule.

I hit a powerful drive, landing me on the far end of the fairway near the greens. I was quite impressed with my stroke, hoping to birdie this hole.

We continued with the game, Emmett and I far in the lead of our dads, even though they spent the last two weeks just playing golf while we didn't even touch our clubs.

Just goes to show… you can play all you like, but if you haven't got skill then you will still be a shitty player.

While I was waiting for the others to finish on the fourth hole, I quickly sent an SMS to Bella.

Hey Babe.

How you? What are you up to? I miss you!

-E

I didn't have to wait long for her reply to come through.

Hey hot stuff ;-)

I'm on my way to the club for brunch with Rene. Come say hi if you're there.

Miss you more!

-B

I couldn't help but grin when I read her message. Damn I like this girl. She is perfect.

I started rushing the others so we could finish our round so that I could get to the club to see my girl.

Eventually when we reached the ninth hole we decided to call it a day, and not finish all eighteen holes. My concentration had long left at the mere thought on maybe seeing Bella, and Charlie and Carlisle looked pretty bored as well. Only Emmett was enjoying the game, because for once he was actually having a good round. Oh well. Maybe next time Emmett.

In all honestly I would've insisted that we finish playing if Bella wasn't at the club, but the thought of seeing her was just too tempting.

As customary after every round of golf we headed straight to the bar for drinks. I was quick to excuse myself under the pretence that I wanted to go buy something to eat at the halfway house.

As soon as I was out of sight of the bar, I ran towards to restaurant, desperate to see Bella again.

When I saw her gorgeous brown hair shining in the sun, I quickly made my way over to her indicating to Rene not to tell Bella that I'm here. Lucky for me Rene was wearing dark sunglasses so if Bella was looking into her eyes, she wouldn't be able to see me coming or Rene silently communicating with me.

I stood behind Bella for a moment and just listened to her laugh. It truly was a beautiful sound. But in all honestly I was biased, because to me, everything about Bella was beautiful.

BPoV

I was sitting at brunch with Rene at the club enduring all her overeager questions about my relationship with Edward when I felt two arms wrap around my shoulders, and someone place a soft kiss on my cheek.

My defences were immediately up as I turned around in my seat to see who the culprit was, but I instantly relaxed when I saw Edward's crooked grin and his stunning emerald eyes looking back at me. He was sitting on his haunches with his face inches from mine.

I turned around in my seat and wrapped my arms around his neck and attacked his lips with my own, mother be damned. I unwillingly pulled away from him when Rene cleared her throat.

"I think you kids should go for a walk. The other customers aren't enjoying your show."

I could feel myself blush as I got up from my chair and grabbed Edward's hand and walked out the Restaurant and down to the pond not too far away.

"So how was golf?" I inquired politely as I sat on Edward's lap on a bench playing with the little hairs by his ear. I could see it was tickling him, but he didn't complain so I didn't stop.

"It was good until you told me that you will be here. Then it became torturous."

"Why?"

"Because I want to be with you."

"But you know I always come here on Sundays with Rene."

"I guess I forgot."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk."

We sat in silence for a while just enjoying being with each other when a thought suddenly struck. "Edward, are all your rugby matches going to be on a Saturday?"

"Mostly yeah. Why?"

"Well usually on a Saturday I work at the paper, but now I want to be at all your matches, so I guess I'll just quit at the paper."

"Don't do that."

"But I want to see you play. Don't you want me there?"

"Don't be silly Bella. Of course I want you there, but I don't want you to give up something you love for me."

"It's a compromise Edward. I'm sure somewhere along the line you are going to have to compromise something you love for me, and I want to do this. I want to be with you as much as possible. But only if that's what you want."

"Of course that's what I want. If I had things my way, you would never leave my side."

"Okay so I'll go see Mrs Jackson tomorrow and tell her the pressure at school has just become too much and I don't have time at to work the paper anymore."

"If that's what you want to do, I'm not going to stop you."

"Yep, it's what I want."

After another while where we just sat in silence Edward reminded me that I should probably get back to Rene, and that he should get back to the men in the bar. I didn't want to let go of him, so I asked Rene if I could go with him. She just laughed at me and said I'm free to do what I like but that I should just be home before lunch to change into something more appropriate, because apparently jean shorts weren't appropriate.

When we got to the bar I thought Charlie was going to pop a vein in his forehead from seeing us together. Okay it might have been the way we were walking, because our arms were wrapped around each others waists, but Edward also had his hand in my back pocket.

Luckily Carlisle is a doctor so if anything had happened to Charlie along the lines of a heart attack or a coronary then at least he can receive immediate medical attention.

I must admit that things in the bar were pretty obvious. I didn't really feel comfortable with all the men in the 'fine establishment' staring at me. So Edward and I decided to leave. We took my car since I came in my car to meet Rene. All my stuff was already packed and ready to go back home.

Without even thinking I drove to the Cullen house. I wanted to kill Edward on the drive to his house because he kept commenting on my driving and complaining because it's so slow and bla bla bla. Luckily for him we made it to his house before I strangled him.

I kept the car locked so he couldn't get out and turned to face him with fury clearly written on my face.

"I swear to all that is holy Edward, if you ever insult my driving again, I will not be able to control my actions! I passed my licence test I don't need a backseat driver. You are not so perfect…" My little rant was cut short by Edward's lips on my own. Just before I lost myself in the magic of his kiss I pulled away.

"Don't kiss me when I'm mad at you Edward Cullen!"

Edward looked at me with mischief in his eyes, before he grabbed my face and kissed me once again. I tried pulling away but his hold was firm so I gave up and let myself enjoy the kiss.

I don't know how long we were in that car when Alice came and knocked on the window.

"Oi! Love birds get out. Rene called Bella. She says you need to get home."

I was just about to reply when Alice's phone rang. I looked at Alice silently asking if she was planning on answering the phone, but as she started to sing along to the chorus of Sex on Fire by The Kings of Leon I realised she was enjoying the song too much to be bother about whoever is on the line. Eventually she answered the phone.

"Hi Rene!... Yes she just got here… I'll send her along now… See you at lunch."

Alice then turned to me, "Your mother says to get your butt home… pronto!"

"Okay." I sighed.

"Bella, you go so long, I'll probably get to your house before you with your slow driving." Edward said as he was getting out of my car.

I was too dazed to say anything so I just put my car in reverse and headed home. I didn't even try think of a reason why Edward would need to go to my house now, but he probably had his reasons.

As I drove up our driveway I saw Edward leaning against his silver Volvo. How the hell???

"Not that I mind, but I have to ask, what are you doing here?"

"Helping you unload your stuff." He said simply.

I was shocked to say the least. That was so sweet of him. "That's not necessary you know. I can manage on my own."

"Humour me Bella."

"Okay" I sighed and opened the boot with the click of a button.

Edward wouldn't let me take any of the bags so I just took my handbag and led him upstairs to my room.

"You know I've never been inside your room."

"Who says I'm going to allow you in now."

"Try keeping me out."

I just laughed at him and walked towards my room. It's true. He's never been in my room because we moved into this house after they moved away and since we didn't get along so well after their return he hasn't actually been in here.

As soon as he entered my room he plonked my bags down on the floor and walked over to the window.

"What are you doing?" I asked him curiously.

"I'm just checking it out."

"Why?"

"To see if it is possible for me to sneak in here at night."

"Oh."

So he wants to sneak in does he? Well lucky for him – and I suppose me – there is a big oak tree next to my window.

"So can you climb a tree Edward?"

"For you? Most definitely." He replied before walking over and giving me a chaste kiss. "I'm just going to go fetch your other bags quickly. Be right back."

I watched him go, and realised how perfect he actually is. He didn't have to follow me home just to carry my bags in, but the gentleman that he is, he followed me home.

I was rifling through my closet trying to find something to wear when Edward came back. I turned around to look for him when I noticed he was sprawled out on my bed with his hands behind his head. Sure make yourself at home.

"So what you up to?" He asked without opening his eyes.

"Looking for something to wear."

"What's wrong with what you've got on?"

"Not appropriate for lunch."

"I see nothing wrong with it."

"Of course you don't. You're biased."

"True. So what do you have in mind?"

"Dunno. I was thinking just a skirt and a pretty top with pumps."

"Sounds good. Can I wait for you or do you want to meet at my house?"

"You can wait if you want, but let me just go check with Rene what her plans are."

I quickly made my way down the passage to Rene's and Charlie's suite, knocking before I entered. I found my mom sitting on the floor painting her toe nails.

"Mom, can I go with Edward to his house this afternoon?"

"Is he here?"

"Yes."

"Bella, don't you think you guys are being too serious too fast?"

What?! I thought she wanted us to be together. She's been encouraging this relationship the whole time! She even urged me to give him a chance!

"I thought you were happy for me mom?"

"I am Bella, but I don't want you to get too serious. You're still so young."

"Mom I don't know how to describe, but being with him just feels so right. I know he cares for me, and will never intentionally hurt me."

"But Bella, the point is he has hurt you. Why did he never contact you all those years he lived in the Cape, and why didn't you guys speak this past year that he's been back?"

"Silly misunderstandings mom. We've sorted it out."

"Well, okay Bella. As long as you are happy. You can drive with him this afternoon, not that it will make much difference who you go with, but anyways."

"Thanks mom." I said with a smile.

I quickly made my way back to Edward, jumping on my bed next to him when I got there. "So guess what? I'm driving with you, but… you can't distract me now because I have to get ready."

"Can I watch?"

"Sure!" I saw his eyes light up. Such a chancer. "After I've changed. In the bathroom."

He just laughed and nodded. I knew he would give me my privacy so I felt comfortable around him. I grabbed my clothes and underwear from my closet and made my way to the en suite. After a few minutes I was ready to go back to my room. Edward and I casually chatted while I did my make-up and tried taming my hair. You know when some days you just have bad hair and no matter what you did it still stayed a bush? Well that was what I was dealing with here so I decided to just put my hair up in a simple pony.

When I was finally ready it was time to leave. Rene came to greet us five minutes ago so technically Edward and I were late, because Rene always leaves at the last possible minute. But I also knew with Edward's crazy driving we would probably get there before Rene and them.

Okay so we didn't really get there before the others because I couldn't decide which shoes to wear, so Edward eventually just chose a pair of pumps for me to wear because I flat our refused the heels he first suggested.

Alice opened the door for us with a knowing look on her face.

"Good afternoon brother dearest, and best friend dearest. So good of you to grace us with your presence. I feel honoured."

"Yeah, yeah Alice. I get it we're late." Edward said through a clenched jaw, "But blame it on your protégée here. She couldn't decide which shoes to wear."

Edward wasn't even finished with his sentence before the little pixie attacked me in a hug so fierce that I nearly fell over.

"Okay calm down Alice." I said while patting her awkwardly on the back.

"I'm just so proud of you Bella. For the first time I feel as if there is hope for you."

"Gee thanks." I replied sarcastically.

"Kids!" Esme called, "Come inside please so that we can eat."

As we entered the dining room I saw everyone already seated at the table. All the families were there. There was a seat for Alice next to her Jasper, and the only other two seats left were not together. There was one left open between Rosalie and Jasper's mom, and a seat next to Charlie. Being the kind girlfriend that I am I took the seat next to Charlie to save Edward from the awkwardness.

All in all lunch was pretty boring. We just discussed the usual things that were discussed at these get-togethers. I really wanted to be near Edward but thanks to everyone else that was impossible. So for the whole two hours that lunch lasted I could look at Edward, but not speak to him, or even tough him.

Sometimes fate could be so cruel.

Esme decided that coffee would be served in the lounge, but all the kids declined the offer and we decided to go soak up the late afternoon sun, and lounge by the pool. None of us swan, scared that me might sink after we ate so much at lunch. The thing about Esme was, that when she cooked, she cooked up a feast and the food was just so good that no one stopped eating until every last morsel was finished. Which is a good thing I suppose, since we don't waste with food then.

Saying goodbye to Edward when Charlie wanted to leave was the hardest thing ever. We would only see each other again at school the next morning. But I was glad to see that the other couples took it just as hard as we did. It was the first time in two weeks we would all be separated.

"Don't worry Bells. I'll see you in the morning."

"I know" I sighed before I gave him one last hug and walked off towards Charlie's car.

I got into bed with a heavy heart that night. I knew I was going to have a hard time falling asleep. I craved Edward's arms around me, but I also knew that it was impossible. Instead I had to be satisfied with memories from the night before.

The only consolation I had was that I would see him again at school the next morning, so I drifted off to sleep with a smile on my face.

Ok so nothing really happened in this chapter. But please review!!