Disclaimer: Plot is mine, characters are just borrowed.

CHAPTER 24

EPOV

"I already bought our tickets and secured our accommodations. Our flight is scheduled Wednesday next week" I informed Bella and she nodded. Our friends kept convincing me to let them go with us but I stand firm in this decision. It's not every day that I get the chance to be with Bella with no meetings, projects or friends for her to think about. This is a time for us to bond and enjoy a different place. It is my time to impress her.

"Edward since you don't want us accompanying you to Germany, will you be kind enough to just buy some stuff for us?" Rosalie asked with too much sweetness in her voice that made me scared. Tanya sat beside and hugged my arm. This is definitely not good. They only expect me to say yes or yes.

"Some stuff you're saying eh? The last time I went to Paris you gave me a list of all the bags, shoes and clothes you wanted and you threw a tantrum when I forgot a single bag."

"We'll promise not to throw a fit if you get everything correctly. You know Rose and I are very keen on the size and the color. Pretty please Edward. You always brag about how rich you are so this won't hurt your pocket."

I am sure this girls won't leave me alone unless I agree so despite the protest inside my heart I told them to hand over the list that they made. Their eyes glistened and they hugged me to death. They treat me differently when they need me to buy something for them. True friends. Afterwards, they retrieved a piece of paper from their bags.

"This is my list and this is Tanya's list. We really made it a point to specifically write the brand, where to find the store, color or the alternative when the item listed here is not available" Rosalie instructed as I read what they've written.

"You're the best-est Edward! I'm so happy you're my friend" Tanya hugged me again.

"I can't say the same for you guys" I mumbled and they heard it.

"We'll pretend we didn't hear that Edward" Rosalie hissed and I chuckled. Emmett joined us and still whined about the trip. Thankfully Rosalie stopped him and told him to let the trip go. I'll admit that I'm excited about the trip. I've seen Germany a couple of times but I think I'll see that place in a different light. Bella is very busy because she is already advancing her work load. She is such a responsible student.

Friday night I lay on my bed flipping my pen and the small notepad that I have. I have to plan for the trip. For the first day we'll probably arrive there at around 7pm. We will check in at the hotel and I'll let her rest. First day will be a free day. We have dinner and I may do something special for her. Second day, we go to the company and I'll introduce her to the parents. Last day we buy stuff, go around some more and then we go home. I read what I've written and smiled to myself. This looks fine. I just have to make some arrangement with certain restaurants. That's when I remembered I haven't told Charlie about my plan. I took the car and drive to Bella's house. Mr. Roberts wanted to accompany me but I'm already fine now. I don't want someone driving for me because I can do it myself anyway. I saw Bella's room has its light on. I knocked and Charlie greeted me.

"Good evening Edward."

"Good evening Mr. Swan."

"I'll just call Bella…"

"No, I came here to talk to you."

"Okay, right this way kid."

We sat at their living room and he turned the television off, "Did Bella already ask for your permission sir?"

"For what?"

"I want Bella to meet my parents in Germany. If it's okay to you we'll leave for Germany this Wednesday and we return Friday. I've already have everything planned but if you won't permit her to come then I'll just cancel everything."

"Oh…so that's why she keeps on looking like she wanted to say something for the past few days. It will just be the two of you flying?" he interrogated.

"Yes but I assure you that I'm not planning to do anything funny. I will protect her."

"Did she agree to come with you?"

"Yeah." Okay I'm nervous now. He's really looking at me intently.

"What are your parents like?"

"They are not as cool as you" I answered confidently and that did it. He smiled and patted my back. I never knew I am really good with dads. Who said pleasing your in laws is hard?

"I'm giving you Bella for 3 whole days. Be sure to be back safely with my daughter."

"Yes sir. Thank you."

With Charlie's approval, I left Bella's house feeling really satisfied with what I did. I know it's only Friday and I still have several days but I already started packing. Yeah..yeah…I told you I am excited. Bella insisted for us to meet with the professors to ask for lectures that we will be missing. She also made sure that we can take make up quizzes once we are back. I won't mind missing a few quizzes but for her it is a big deal.

At last Tuesday came and I am already itching to fly and leave town. I checked on Bella and asked if she already packed.

"Ummm yeah…I'm done packing."

"You excited about the trip?"

"Yeah…I am" she answered and laughed nervously. She's not.

"What's the problem? Charlie already agreed. No absences will be counted. It's just 3 days Bella, if you're thinking about the clubs I already talked to Jacob and Alice and they assured me that they will take care of everything. There is nothing for you to worry about…" I went on.

"Edward it's not that."

"Oh are you afraid to be with me? I can always bring someone along. Do you want Mr. Roberts to accompany us?"

"No. Edward don't fret."

"I am not! Edward Cullen is always calm no matter what happens" I defended.

"I'm nervous about meeting your parents" she admitted and I laughed at her confession. She looked annoyed with my reaction.

"I thought it was something serious…"

"This is serious Edward! Your parents may have high expectations and I might not be sufficient…"

"I don't care. We go there, probably spend 20-30 minutes in the company then we go around Germany. Their opinions do not matter" I stated casually.

"Well I care. I'm the one being judged here. I don't want to make a bad impression."

"You'll be fine. Don't think too much about it."

We went home and I told her to get lots of sleep because we have an early flight. She still looked worried when I dropped her off her house. I had a hard time sleeping that night. I literally acted like a grade schooler who is very excited for the field trip. I tossed and turn, checked my luggage, read the tickets and kept on looking at the clock. Around 4am I was already waiting outside Bella's house. She went out with Charlie and we drove towards the airport. We are two hours early before the flight to get good seats.

The plane ride was okay. She was asleep most of the time so we weren't able to engage into some fruitful conversations. A couple of old ladies kept staring at us as if we are a bunch of teenagers who eloped. A guy across my seat hummed like the plane is his and the flight attendant can't stop on offering food, water or coffee. Told you the flight was okay. We arrived at Germany 30 minutes earlier than expected and there is already a car waiting for us at the airport's parking lot. I drove to the hotel and approached the front desk. The receptionist is a petite girl with blonde hair and piercing eyes.

"Reservation on my name, I'm Edward Cullen."

"Good evening sir. Yes, you do have a room reserved under your name. Here's the key" the receptionist confirmed and handed me a single key.

"Where's the other key?"

"You only have one room reserved sir."

"No I have two rooms reserved" this is getting to my nerves. Bella approached us and ask why I'm getting irritated.

"We'll just have another room then Miss" she calmly said.

"I'm sorry Ma'am we are fully booked. There is only one room available."

"Are you kidding me? This isn't funny. I reserved 2 rooms Miss. Our flight was really long and tiresome and we need a little rest" I began, "if you can't give us another room then we'll just go and find some other hotel."

"You can try finding another hotel but I'm afraid there won't be any vacant rooms left too. This is our peak season sir. If you go now, we'll just give your room to another person who is waiting anxiously to get a room in our hotel" the receptionist answered smugly.

"You don't know who I am. I am the son of owner of one of the biggest company here in Germany. You should actually be honored that I chose this hotel because we have 3 mansions all around this place and I can just stay there but I chose not to as to give some of the hotels a try. I thought this hotel offers a good service…" I said when Bella cut me off.

"I'm really sorry. We'll take the room and can we just request for an extra bed or mattress? Please forgive him, he is just hungry and he hasen't taken his medicine so he says things" she pushed me away from the front desk and told me to just guard our luggage. We're still on the boyfriend-girlfriend stage of our relationship and look at how she bosses me around. Imagine if we are already married! Bella talked to the irritating receptionist and then she told me to follow her to our room. I banged the door and took my coat off.

"You can't solve a problem by bragging about your riches or by shouting at the top of your lungs or by threatening people. Edward, don't be rude to people around you. I noticed that you always see yourself as superior compared to other people and that's where this rude attitude comes from…"

"Bella I'm not into one of your heart to heart talks. I know I'm rude but they totally deserve that. I reserve two rooms for us and they only gave us one!" I reasoned and the extra mattress came. I stared at it and contemplated on who should get the bed. I'm not used to sleeping on anything else but with a bed. If they only gave us two rooms, this won't be a problem. Bella must have observed my dilemma and just sat at the mattress.

"Hey" I argued.

"I'll take this. I know you want the bed. You paid for all the expenses of this trip so this is the least that I could do" she said and then she turned her back at me. I wanted to say something but I prevented myself. I'm too annoyed to say something good. I lay down and turned my back away from her. I reached for my phone and alarmed it at exactly 8pm. That restaurant shouldn't flop or I'll really burn that down. I put my phone down and I was out. Hello Dreamland.

"We're fine Dad. We're already here at the hotel. I slept during the plane ride so I'm not too tired. Oh, Edward is sleeping; maybe you can talk to him tomorrow."

I know Bella is really special but dreaming of her is really not cool. Her voice sounded so clear like it's not a dream at all. It's like she's just standing next to me. Wait! I bolted right up and looked around. I saw Bella sitting at the couch, she just ended her call.

"What time is it?"

"10pm. Did you have a nightmare?" she questioned. I looked at my phone and she was right.

"It's already 10pm! How come my phone didn't alarm?"

"It did but I turned it off. You looked so tired so I just let you sleep some more."

"Why did you do that? We're supposed to have dinner at 8pm! I had reservations!" I stood up and felt the annoyance creep back.

"You're shouting again" she said and I looked frantically at her.

"This day was supposed to be perfect! We were supposed to talk during the plane ride and you should have slept on my shoulder. We should have two rooms instead of just one! We should've gone to the restaurant. I bought you flowers and there was a violinist ready at the restaurant. We could have danced sweetly and we end the night watching the stars! I had the perfect plan and it was all wasted. This is the first time that I made an effort planning and what did I get? I effin' hate this effin' day! The world sulks!" I panted after saying everything that is bothering me. I looked at her and she is smiling! I almost want to cry because of frustration and here she is smiling! I grunted and just sat at the bed gripping my phone tightly. She holds my hand which is gripping the phone and patted my back. I'm definitely not giving in. I'm angry. I will not be swayed. I'm not affected with her comforting actions. I'm not hugging her. No. Na-ah. She kissed my forehead and the headstrong determination of not giving in was dissolved. I hugged her and we stayed like that. "I'm sorry. I should've kept my cool. It's not your fault that everything turned upside down. It's just that I'm so determined to prove to you that I can be the dream guy that you'd want to be with. I want to make you happy. I genuinely wanted to be the best boyfriend. I'm sick of just being the rich kid who is spoiled and gets girls easily because of my name. I wanted to be so much more" I whispered and I felt my throat tightened. My eyes started to sting.

"Shhh..." she said soothingly as she continues to pat my back, "I am happy Edward. I still think this is a nice day despite your tantrums. You don't need to do anything more because just the thought of you wanting your parents to meet me makes me happy. That already makes you that dream guy that you're saying. The world do not sulk and you should not hate this effin' day. We can do something to make-up with your plans. I've already ordered the hotel's specialty and it will be delivered here shortly. It's quite impossible to find a violinist at this time but my IPod has a wide range of songs I'm sure we can pick something fit for that sweet dance that you wanted. Our balcony has a really nice view of the stars so we can do a little star gazing there." She released me and smiled warmly. "Things don't always go according to our plan but it's up to us on how to handle that."

"You always have solutions."

"I always think of solutions Edward. I'd rather do that than whine all day long about the problems I've encountered."

The food came and we ate together. It tastes nice and Bella cheers me up so I'm starting to feel okay. I like it when she comforts me. She's the only one who can take that bad mood away. It's her magic. I hope I'm the only one who can feel that. I don't want her comforting any other guy. Once were done eating she took her IPod and put it in its maximum volume. She chose a song and looked at me as if waiting for me to say something.

"What?" I asked.

"You wanted to dance right? Ask me to dance then."

"There's no need for this Bella…"

"Oh c'mon…we should do what you've planned."

She's really stubborn but I stood up nonetheless and bowed in front of her. I took her hand and kissed it then I ask her if we could dance she giggled slightly and that made me even more embarrassed. I'm here dancing with Bella inside our room. I feel stupid yet I like it. She kept on teasing me about how I acted. She even copied me while I narrate my plans. If this is an ordinary day I would have argued back and teased her too but I'll let her off this time. I just laughed at her and hold on to her tightly. After the dance she led me to the balcony and we sat there looking at the stars. This is not what I've planned but I kind of enjoyed this too.

"I like you Bella." I told her while looking at the sky illuminated with stars. I tried sounding like I am joking but I am 100% sure that I am not.

"Thank you."

"I hope that they will come that you'll say that you finally like me too. I'm not rushing you I just wanted you to know that I am still waiting. I know it's not easy for you, I understand that." I said truthfully. Truth be told, I'm aching to hear her tell me that she likes me too.

"I know and I'm really working on it."

"Will I be hearing it anytime soon?"

"Maybe."

We went inside and prepared to go to sleep. I rushed and lay down on the mattress.

"That's my place."

"Sleep on the bed and don't disturb me. I'm trying to sleep here. I don't want to hear any arguments coming from you so just sleep."

She threw a pillow at me and tossed a blanket. Okay it's not a very bad day after all.

Author's Note: At first I was too lazy to write this chapter. I am thinking how boring this chapter will be. I started writing this last night and I couldn't stop. I'm glad ideas came in. I don't think Edward is funny in this chapter like I always wanted him to be but I decided to have him a little bit more serious when it comes to Bella. It's really irritating when things don't go your way, right? You're probably thinking so what will happen next? We still have the issue of Bella acknowledging her feelings for Edward and I'm planning on some complications for the couple. You also asked about their first kiss. It may happen really soon. How many more chapters? I can't give a definite number as of now but this will probably be shorter than my previous fic. Thank you for the reviews and keep 'em coming.