Chapter 24

Well, for fluff lovers, you may greatly enjoy this chapter. All this is is Bella and Edward fluff. I'm not sure how you'll feel about this—but I think I will write the vacation only in Edward's point of view. I think it would be more entertaining if you knew his reaction to the things Aunt Nellie may say. I hope you guys like this. Please review and let me know.

By the way, I am not writing another fan fiction right now. I'll be sticking this through until I end it.

Love,

Kim-Macafee

Chapter 24

Edward's POV:

Once we began to really see the beach, Bella began to walk faster and faster. She pulled me over a little wooden foot bridge that covered a large ditch with bushes and colorful flowers in it. Finally, we were down on the beach. Bella inhaled the sea air and smiled.

"I love Forks but I've missed the ocean so much," she said. I kissed her on the cheek.

"Question…do I dazzle you?" I asked trying to choke back a laugh. She blushed and smiled.

"Okay, let me explain that…" she tried.

I interrupted her, "No, answer my question. I think I understand what 'dazzling someone' means, but do I dazzle you?"

"I wanted to…" she began again.

"Do I DAZZLE YOU?" I asked again, slightly raising my voice. I was grinning.

"Define dazzle…" Bella stalled.

I sighed. I ran over and grabbed her waist and started kissing her neck hard. I felt her body go a little limp. Her breathing became faster. I finally stopped and looked at her in the eyes. She seemed hazy.

"Now, answer me… do I dazzle you?" I asked calmly. She nodded. "Now…that's what I was looking for. Let's go on a walk."

"You may have to carry me around the beach. Because after that, I don't think I can move," she said faintly. I laughed.

"Silly Bella." She gave me a confused look. "Always be careful what you wish for."

I stood in front of her and turned my back to her. "Hop on piggy back style."

"Are you serious? I may hurt your back…" she murmured.

"Oh come on, Bella. What do you weigh? 120? Just hop on." I heard her sigh.

She groaned, "Edward—I don't want to. I may get dizzier or something."

"You said I'd have to carry you around the beach. Get on."

Soon, I felt her jump on my back and wrap her arms around my neck. I put my hands under her legs to support her.

"Are you holding on tight, spider monkey?" I asked to make sure. I would never let myself live it down if she got hurt basically because of me. The airport thing almost killed me today. What if that man raped my Bella? MY Bella? I would be so disappointed in myself for not protecting her. I don't protect her enough. That'd be my fault.

My negative thoughts were broken by Bella calling my name.

"Edward? Woo-hoo? Hello?" she kept asking while waving her hand in front of my face.

"Umm… I'm sorry, honey. So…are you holding on tight?" I asked again.

"I said yes. What's the matter, sweetie?" she asked.

"Nothing. I was thinking about something unimportant. I zone out every once in a little while," I explained.

She kissed the back of my head and said in my ear, "If you need to talk about something, I'm here for you."

I am SO lucky.

"Thank you, my love. Now… let's start walking around so your aunt can finish dinner."

"Edward…do you like my aunt?" she asked once we began moving across the beach.

"Of course I like her. I think she seems like a fun person to be around. She's not quite like your personality though…she seems a little blunter," I joked.

"Yes. Over the years I have been embarrassed by her before in front of friends or someone important… like, a few minutes ago, I was a little embarrassed," she admitted as we walked.

"It was fine and rather amusing. I thought my parents were the only people who were that blunt. I was wrong," I laughed. Bella remained silent for a few more minutes. And for once, the silence didn't really bother me. I, at least, felt like we were just enjoying each other's presence.

"What do you want for Christmas, Edward?" she asked softly.

"Bella, I think it's a little early to be asking me this, don't you think?"

"I don't have much money that I can use for Christmas, Edward. I want to get you something really nice this year. Sometime to make you happy… I mean… you've made me really happy. I want to do the same for you," she quietly said. She sounded sad. She was so sweet.

"Bella—I don't need anything from you. Except you, of course," I responded. I couldn't see her… but I KNEW she had rolled her eyes at my response.

"That's sweet. But I want to get you something," she stated.

I dragged her body around so I carried her bride style. She was giggling hysterically and screaming.

"I told you that it was TOO early!" I emphasized sharply.

"Ed-ward!!" she called out. "Put me dooooown!"

I set her down softly on her feet.

"Edward…don't make me beg," she tried. I chuckled at her effort.

"What are you begging for, my dearest girlfriend?" I teased.

She pouted, "I want to know what to get you for Christmas."

"Bella, do you know me and my personality?"

"Yeah."

"Then you should know what to get me. I promise you, you could get me a thing of toilet paper and I would be absolutely grateful," I explained. She giggled at my example. I realized then that I hadn't told her about me applying for the job! AH! We began walking again. This time, we were walking hand in hand.

"Now, my dear, I meant to tell you this the day I went… but I just… I don't know," I began. Her expression suddenly changed to sadness. What did I do wrong? Did I say something?

"Are you…cheating on me?" she gulped. I didn't mean to, but I could not help but LAUGH at her question. After laughing for a few minutes, I looked into her eyes. There were tears forming in her eyes. My heart broke at my ignorance.

"Yeah—I was cheating on you with Alice when I went with her to apply for a job," I assured her. Although, she didn't believe me.

"Who's ALICE??" she asked sounding VERY offended.

"My sister. What I was TRYING to tell you before I was rudely interrupted was that I applied for a job as a chef at an Italian restaurant," I explained. I saw her calm down and a smile spread across her face. Suddenly, she was jumping into my arms and hugging me.

"AH! I'm so GLAD Edward! I hope you get it! I didn't know you could cook! Sorry about my yelling… I am a little hormonal today," she admitted.

"I love cooking, Bella. I'm not sure if I'm as good as your aunt, but I'm a pretty decent cook. Maybe I can learn something from her on this trip," I told. Bella smothered me with kisses.

"When will you know if you got the job?" she wondered.

"Mom will call me."

Bella squealed again.

"You know Aunt Nellie would be honored if you asked her for cooking tips," Bella commented. I laughed thinking about Nellie's reaction.

"What?" Bella asked.

"Well, your aunt is quite the character," I laughed. She grinned.

"Yes. If the first thing she said to you was something about how hunky you were… I'd hate to know what she'll do once she gets to know you better," Bella wondered.

"Is that a bad thing?" I asked.

"No—but if you EVER feel offended by her or feel uncomfortable around her, tell me. Alright?" Bella warned.

"Ah. I don't think I'll feel uncomfortable around her. Maybe she'll bring a whole new side out of me that no one knew about," I thought out loud.

"What do you think that side would be?" Bella wondered.

"A very—um… very… outgoing side. I'd be turning more and more like Alice then," I shuddered. Bella giggled. I don't think she understood how happy it was to hear her giggle at something I said.

"Let's play in the water," said Bella who had a mischievous grin on her face.

"We're not in our swimsuits," I stalled.

"So? We'll roll the bottoms of our pant legs up. Come on….don't be such an old hag," she played. Before I knew it, she was at my feet rolling up my pants for me. "Sit down," she ordered. I obeyed.

Soon, she had thrown my socks and Converse sneakers aside. I laughed at how excited she was. She took off her shoes and socks and put them next to mine. Bella rolled her pants up quicker than I've ever seen her move. Then, she pulled me up and out of the sand and into the ocean. The water was pretty cold as it hit my legs.

It was even COLDER when Bella splashed me. I growled and splashed her in return. She squealed.

"It's a little cold, isn't it?" I asked loudly. She laughed while she nodded.

We played like this for about 15 minutes. By the time we got out of the water, we were both soaking wet.

While putting on our dry shoes, I said to Bella, "Let me carry you back to your aunt's house. I'm sure it will be quicker."

She shook her head no.

"Is it because the fact is that you're scared I'll drop you? Or because you may get motion sickness?" I named off the choices.

"The second one."

"Ah…"

"I don't think you'll drop me."

"Would you rather get motion sickness or be in dry clothes? Because I bet you that you are cold right now," I bet.

"I am VERY cold right now. I'll be fine though," she argued. I rolled my eyes while I stood up.

"I'm carrying you back whether you like it or not," I stated plainly. She groaned as I picked her up and threw her over my shoulder.

"Great, I can pass out when all the blood rushes to my head," Bella said sarcastically.

"Well, sit up then!" She did what I told her.

"Ready?" I asked.

"Yes, sire," she answered. I rolled my eyes and headed back towards Aunt Nellie's. I was excited to hear what she said about the both of us. By now, it was dark outside and the starts were twinkling in the sky. It was a romantic night.

"Edward?" Bella called.

"Yes?"

"I love you. You know that right. I may not have much money that I can spend everywhere I wanted; I can't afford things the way you can, but… I don't know. I guess I'm just worrying too much," she said sadly.

"Yes, you are worrying too much. Quit it. It's very unbecoming, dearest."