Chapter 35: I'd Say Yes
As promised-or forced- Leah and I went on a double date with Emmett and Rosalie. It was easy enough to think of a place to go Forks' Carnival was going on and images had been traveling through the majority of the strangers' minds. However, the night was off to a bad start. Rosalie had latched on to Leah, and they were riding all the rides together and playing the games. So for the past couple of hours, I felt like I was on a date with Emmett. I sighed as I held Leah's cotton candy as she rode the Ferris Wheel for the second time. Once they got off I planned to reclaim possession of my girlfriend, but Rose latched onto her yet again and pulled her in the opposite direction of where Emmett and I were standing.
"What's going on with your wife?" I asked Emmett aggressively, and he smirked at me.
"I was wondering the same thing. I mean if she's a little lady-curious, I don't mind as long as I get to watch," he joked, but I didn't laugh. "Come on, man! Lighten up! Rosalie has never had a human friend before. This is the first outing where she can really hang with a girlfriend. I'll reign her in a little while, but for now, let them both have fun. We could win them some prizes," he suggested, and I nodded. We went to a couple of the booths and started winning the games way too easily. The staff was becoming frustrated. Since the games were rigged, we weren't supposed to be winning. "Dude, Rose is going to love this one." He held up the big red teddy bear he'd just won, and I smiled. I'd got a couple of things for Leah but nothing that I thought she'd go crazy over. Then I saw it, the perfect prize. It was a little puppy stuffed animal wearing a pink tutu. I handed the young boy my money and grabbed the gun in front of me. The young man grumbled about the majority of his prizes that we'd already won and then started the game. I aimed and won on the first try, not needing the other two. The man handed me the toy, and I smiled at it. I couldn't wait to give it to her. Emmett and I left the poor man's booth and went looking for another game to conquer when Rose and Leah came running up to us.
"Hey!" Leah stopped herself before running into my arms, which was good since my hands were full. "What's all this?" They both look wide-eyed.
"Prizes." Emmett smirked as he carried his bag much like a Santa Claus figure.
"Gifts," I corrected him as I handed Leah one of the teddy bears I'd won her. I wanted to give her the one I found special later in private. She smiled at the toy and held it to her chest briefly.
"This, so corny and sweet," she said honestly. "I love it," she whispered to the teddy bear and then looked at me. I love you, she thought, and I couldn't help but smile.
"Where's mine?" Rosalie barked at Emmett who held his bag of goodies tighter.
"I didn't get you anything," he teased. "These are all mine. You know how much I love stuffed animals."
"Nice," she said as she tried to swipe the bag. Emmett simply gathered her up with his free arm and held her close as they walked. Leah and I followed them and walked hand and hand. She looked up at the stars and marveled at how clear a night it was. Perfect was the term she described it within her mind. If he asked me tonight, I'd say yes. She sighed and hugged her stuffed animal close. I stared at her momentarily shocked by her mind's confession. Knowing her disposition made it extremely hard not to fulfill her desire. However, we'd both agreed that Bella should be better first, and she wanted to explore the world and go to school. I knew she could accomplish the latter once we were married, but I was really thrown by her change of heart. I wondered if Alice had spoken with her. Leah and Alice were now on much better speaking terms, but Leah didn't completely trust her. I understood part of me wouldn't be able to trust Alice again either.
We entered the biggest tent at the carnival. They had created a small dance hall. The D.J. played country music mainly, but threw in some soft rock and older pop music for the diverse audience. We all sat our prizes down at one of the tables and began to dance. We decided to stay for just one. I was glad the song was one that we all knew and enjoyed.
Leah and I connected as the song began to play. She placed her arms around my neck, and I held her at her waist.
Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
No matter what I say or do I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone.
"I guess you're finally getting your dance. I'm sorry I'm a little late." She smiled softly and looked down. I took the opportunity to connect our foreheads.
You hold me without touch.
You keep me without chains.
I never wanted anything so much than to drown in your love and not feel your rain.
"You're timing is perfect. Everything about you is perfect," I whispered and then kissed her forehead. She sighed and moved in closer as we swayed to the music.
Set me free, leave me be. I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.
"I'm not perfect, Eddie. Nobody is without faults." She rubbed my back as I held her.
You loved me 'cause I'm fragile.
When I thought that I was strong.
But you touch me for a little while and all my fragile strength is gone.
"Even your faults are perfect." I smirked as she giggled in my arms.
"That makes no sense," she said as she continued to laugh.
I live here on my knees as I try to make you see that you're everything I think I need here on the ground.
But you're neither friend nor foe though I can't seem to let you go.
The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down
"It makes perfect sense. I love you everything about you … even your so called faults. That's what makes you perfect to me and for me."
"You're perfect too, Eddie," she whispered before she kissed me. The passion between us was slow yet intense.
You're on to me, on to me, and all over ...
Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
The song ended, and another country song began. We all scooped our belongings and headed to my car. Leah again placed her hand in mine and looked up at me. Her confession blaring loudly in her head, Eddie, marry me. I love you. Her thoughts screamed make me yours as she envisioned me taking her to my bedroom once we got home. I smirked. The latter part of the thoughts I could most definitely do.
"I'm staying at your house tonight, Eddie, if that's okay with you?" It was funny how she'd change it from an order to a request.
"Of course it's okay Leah. You never have to ask." I squeezed her hand playfully as I opened the passenger door for her and then returned to the driver's side. We'd have a lot of things to talk about once we got home.
Author's Note: Okay so here's another one! I really hoped you liked it! Exciting and romantic things to come! As always please read and review and no flames.