BPOV
The week went by and it was time for our triple date. Anthony was so excited and he couldn't stop talking about it as we waited for Edward to get home.
"Did he call and say he was going to be late?" Anthony asked as he paced the floor.
"You make sure you behave yourself," I told him.
"I will, sis," he said as Edward walked in.
"Yes! Can we go now?"
"Whoa bud, I need to change," Edward said as he walked over to me. "Mmm.. you look so sexy tonight, my Bella."
"Yeah, yeah, she looks great - can we go?"
"I'm going to change. Keep your shirt on, Tony. Bree will be there."
I watched Edward walk down the hall and it took every ounce of restraint I had not to follow him.
But if I did we wouldn't get out of here for awhile.
Anthony went back to pacing and looking at his watch.
Edward came back down the hallway wearing a pair of dark washed jeans and a blue button down shirt.
Holy fuck he looked hot.
"Y.. you look amazing, Dr. Cullen," I said as he reached me.
"I clean up, okay?" he asked me with a grin.
"That you do, we are sitting far from everyone at the movies," I said with a grin.
"We'll sit in the very back," he whispered to me.
"Oh god... can we go please?" Anthony said.
"Alright, alright, let's roll." Edward said.
I grabbed my jacket before we walked out the door.
Edward held my hand as we walked to his car and Anthony hopped in the back.
"What are these?" he asked picking up two bouquets of flowers.
"Flowers for our dates," Edward smirked as he reached for the red roses. "For you, my love."
"Thank you," I said as I leaned in and kissed him.
"The other is for Bree, buddy."
He shut my door and then ran around to his side and got in.
"Thanks Edward, you think of everything," Anthony said.
"I try," he said as he drove.
"You're the best, baby," I said as I squeezed his hand.
He smiled brightly at me - he looked excited too.
We haven't had many real dates, so this is different for us, but its nice to seem the excitement in his eyes after all the stress of the week.
I admit to being pretty excited myself.
"Are we eating first?" Anthony asked.
"I thought we would eat after - then we won't be rushed by having to make a movie on time." Edward said.
"That's a good idea."
Edward just nodded.
It wasn't long before he pulled into the parking lot and found a spot not far from the entrance.
Anthony hopped out and then grabbed his flowers.
I could see Bree, Alice and Jasper standing by the entrance.
Edward got out of the car and was at my door in a second, opening it and offering me his hand.
"Thank you," I said softly as I gave him my hand.
He pulled me to him and kissed me gently.
"Come on guys," Anthony said eagerly.
We both chuckled and followed behind him.
We watched as Bree blushed as she saw Anthony walking up to her.
He handed her the flowers and she gave him a hug.
"Hey Jasper, Alice," Edward said as we reached them.
"Hi Edward, Bella," Jasper said as Alice pulled me into a hug.
"Hey Bella, you look great," she whispered against my ear.
"Thanks," I said quietly as we moved away from each other.
"Are we ready?" Jasper asked as he opened the door.
"We are," Anthony and Bree said as the walked in.
We let them go and get their own tickets and then Anthony led her to the concession stand to get their snacks.
"It's so cute," I said quietly to Edward.
"He seems to be enjoying his independence," he said as he paid for our tickets and then took my hand to go to the concession stand.
I nodded.
Edward got popcorn for us to share and a soda for each of us and we each got a box of candy.
We told Anthony where to meet us after his movie was over and then we walked to where our movie was.
"Are we going to sit together?" Alice asked.
"We would like to sit in the back," Edward said.
"Then I guess not," Alice said "I gotta be right in front."
"We'll catch up to you after the movie," I said quietly as Edward took my hand and led me up the stairs.
The theater wasn't crowded at all - a few people scattered here and there.
"How's this, love?" he asked as he pointed to some seats by the wall.
"Perfect."
We sat in our seats and put our food in the holders.
It wasn't long before the previews started for upcoming movies.
It was nice to just sit and be relaxed.
"Are you comfortable, Bella?" he asked as he wrapped his arm around me.
"Very."
I leaned my head against his shoulder as the movie started
There was no one near us and in the dark it felt like we were the only people there.
I looked up at him as he was watching the movie, it was nice to see him this relaxed.
This week has been stressful on him and I really wanted him to enjoy himself tonight.
He looked so handsome when he came downstairs this evening.
I could feel the desire burning throughout my body as I watched him before we left the house.
I looked at him in the flickering light of the movie and could feel the moisture pooling between my legs.
I shifted around in my chair, trying to soothe the ache that was forming there.
"Are you okay?" Edward whispered.
"Yes...I.." I trailed off, not knowing if I should say what's really on my mind.
"What's wrong, Bella?" he asked turning towards me.
"Promise not to laugh or think I'm a weirdo?"
"I'd never laugh or think you're a weirdo," he said.
"I...umm...am feeling very...horny," I told him, looking at my lap.
"Don't be embarrassed, love. I'm feeling it too. You look so damn sexy tonight," he murmured close to my ear.
His words didn't help and I squirmed again.
He leaned in and kissed me as his hands moved up against my side.
I couldn't help but moan into the kiss.
We kissed and felt up each other, but I wasn't comfortable doing much else in public even though we were in the dark and far from everyone.
I felt his hand up under my shirt as he inched his way up to my breast, squeezing slightly.
"Edward," I moaned out as he pinched my nipple slightly.
"I know, baby. I can't wait to get you home."
I moved my hand over him and it was his turn to moan.
"Bella," he said as I squeezed him slightly.
He kissed up to my ear and sucked gently at my earlobe as he moved to my lips.
I pulled away to catch my breath as he sat up.
"How long till we are home?" I asked.
"Not for a while now," he said softly.
I groaned as I turned my eyes to the screen, our little make out session did nothing fuel the fire of desire that I felt for him.
We sat back and watched the movie, eating our snacks and kissing often.
When the movie ended, we stood up and straightened our clothes as we slowly walked down the stairs to meet up with Alice and Jasper
"Enjoy the movie?" Jasper asked.
"Yes," we said.
"So did we," Alice said cheerfully.
I so didn't want to know what that look was for.
We walked out of the theater to go find Anthony and Bree.
We saw them in the arcade area adjoining the theater.
"Oh cool games, let's see if we can win our girls a stuffed animal, Edward," Jasper said with a laugh.
"Would you like that, love?" Edward asked me.
"Sure, sounds fun."
We stood and watched as Jasper played the claw machine and won Alice a pink stuffed bear.
"Aww... Jazzy, I love it," she squealed.
Bree and Anthony rolled their eyes.
I couldn't help but laugh.
"What do you like, love?" Edward asked.
"Anything is fine."
I stood by Alice as we watched Edward play the game.
Edward grabbed a cute little bunny with the claw.
"Here you are, love," he said as he retrieved it from the machine.
"Thanks, I love it," I said softly.
He grinned as he put his arm around me, "who's hungry?"
"We are," Anthony said loudly.
"Any suggestions?" he asked.
"How about Portillo's Hot Dog place?" Jasper suggested.
"Sounds awesome," Anthony said.
"Okay, we'll follow you Jasper since I'm not sure where it is," Edward said as we walked out of the theater.
"Can I ride go with them?" Anthony asked.
"Of course," I told him.
"Thanks sis," he said as he walked off with them.
Edward took my hand and walked us to our car.
We followed Jasper through the city to the restaurant.
It wasn't hard to find, in fact Anthony and I have eaten there once when we lived on the street.
"Baby," Edward said as he stood waiting for me with the door open.
I didn't realize that we were parked already.
"Oh sorry...lost in thought."
"About what?" he asked as I gave him my hand.
"Anthony and I actually ate here before...on his 10th birthday...I didn't eat for three days so I could bring him here," I said quietly.
"I'm sure he liked that, but I don't like hearing that you didn't eat for three days," he said as he held me around the waist.
"I know...I didn't have a lot of choice, it was either eat or he got nothing for his birthday - I chose
him."
"I'm glad you never have to make those kinds of choices anymore."
"So am I - it wasn't an easy thing to do."
"I know," he said as we met them at the door.
Anthony smiled at me in acknowledgement of where we were.
I grinned back - I hope he never knows what I sacrificed to bring him here that year.
"Get whatever you and Bree want," Edward told him.
"Thanks, you're so awesome."
"You really spoil him. Is that how you're going to be with these two?" I asked as I moved my hand over my stomach. "Whoa, there M & M."
"Probably," he said with a grin.
"Did you just call your babies, M & M?" Alice asked with a smile.
"Yeah...just something I'm trying out."
"It's cute," she said with a smile. "I can't wait to shop for twins."
"I'm pretty excited too."
"You are, that's a first for you, Bella."
"I know...this is different though, it's not for me."
She just smiled at me as we waited for a table.
"Mrs. Cullen, Anthony said that he felt the babies move the other day. Can I feel them?" Bree asked softly.
"Of course dear," I said.
I took her hand and placed it where I felt Masen kicking a bit ago.
"Sometimes he kicks and sometimes its just a little flutter," Edward told her.
"Did you feel that" I asked her.
"Yeah, does it hurt?"
"No, it just feels odd," I said with a smile.
"They're really strong," she said.
"They are."
"I can't wait to babysit," she said with a smile.
"That will be nice."
"But that won't be for awhile Bree," Alice said.
"Why not?"
"They will be infants and there's two of them so it will be hard to watch them yourself," Alice told her, "But I'm sure Bella will let you watch them when they are a bit bigger or help me when I babysit them."
"Can I Mrs. Cullen?"
"Of course, I'm sure Alice will be a great teacher."
"She is," Bree said as we looked over at me.
Alice just laughed as we sat down.
Edward handed me a menu as he my hand in his, "Get anything you want, love."
"Thanks," I said.
"I mean it, Bella. Anything and more than enough."
"I will, promise."
He nodded as we looked over the menus.
"I think I'll get the Hot Dog with everything and a large order of cheese fries, and an iced tea," I told him.
"Good girl," he said.
"What about you?"
"I think I'll get the Hot Dog and a large order of chili fries, and an iced tea," he said.
We waited as everyone made their selection and then the waitress came over to take our orders.
"Edward, how is your mom doing?" Alice asked.
"She healing well, still sore though."
"That's good. Have things changed with you and her?"
"I don't know...she wants to try and know us but I'm still suspicious."
"I would be too. What about your dad?" she asked as I took his hand in mine and held it.
"He parroted my mothers words, said he wants to know us but he can't stop the insults for two minutes - I feel in my gut he's up to something."
She nodded as the waitress brought our food over.
We dug into our food - Alice rivaled Anthony and Bree for who could chatter the most.
Jasper quietly chuckled now and then and I could hardly keep up with all the banter.
"You okay, love?" Edward whispered as he leaned into me.
"Yeah...the noise...it just gets to me after a while."
"Are you sure?" he asked.
"Yeah...I just can't keep up with all this monkey chatter."
"We can go after we are done eating, okay?"
I nodded.
"Are we going to get dessert?" Anthony asked.
"Bella?" Edward asked. I nodded, I don't want to deny Anthony.
"I need to use the restroom," I said softly.
Edward looked at me with a furrowed brow, I knew he was worried.
"I'm fine," I said as I stood up.
"I'll go with you," Alice said standing up also as she came to my side.
We walked across the restaurant to the ladies room and went in.
"Are you feeling okay?" she asked once we were inside.
"The noise just gets to me after a while," I told her.
"If you and Edward wanted to leave we could drop Anthony off," she said while she waited for me.
"Thank you so much, that would be wonderful - I didn't want to ruin Anthony's evening, but I am ready to leave."
"Are you sure that's all it is? I didn't upset you in anyway, did I?"
"No, not at all."
"Good, I wouldn't want to upset my best friend," she said as she linked her arm with mine.
I felt touched, I'd never really had a best friend.
I smiled at Alice as we walked from the bathroom.
As we walked towards the table I could already feel Edward's eyes on me.
"Everything okay?" He whispered as I sat down.
"Yes. Umm... Alice said that they can bring Anthony home if we wanted to leave now."
Are you ready to leave now?" he asked me.
"Yes, if its okay with you."
"Of course, baby, whatever you want."
"I'm ready," I told him.
"We'll see you at home, Anthony. Behave," I said as I stood up.
"Oh, you're going?" he asked.
"Yeah, Alice and Jasper will bring you home later."
"Okay, I'll see you then," Anthony said.
"Thanks Alice," Edward said as he put my jacket around me.
Edward handed Jasper some cash and told him thanks.
We walked out and he held me close to him as we walked to the car.
Once at the car he pulled me to him and wrapped his arms around me, "Are you sure everything is okay?"
"Yeah, I was just tired of noise."
"Just making sure," he said pressing his lips to mine.
I smiled at him before I climbed in the car.
He hopped in and soon had us out on the road.
"Do you want to grab some ice cream on the way home?"
"No, we still have some mousse at home if you want dessert," I said with a smirk.
"Mmm, that sounds perfect baby."
I smiled as I held his hand and looked at him.
He was looking very handsome tonight.
I slowly stroked the back of his hand as he drove towards our home.
It was nice to go out for a date, but it was nice to go home too.
"Did you have a good time?" he asked me.
"Yeah I did - it was nice to go out."
"Good, I'm glad. I'll make sure to take you out more often."
"Even after the babies are born?" I asked.
"As much as we can...I know Alice will help."
I smiled over at him as he pulled into our driveway.
He got out and came around and helped me out.
He took my hand and we walked to the door slowly.
We walked inside and Edward helped me take my light jacket off and we went to the kitchen.
I went to refrigerator and got out the mousse, "Do you want some whipped cream on yours?"
"That sounds delicious, baby."
"Mmm.. it does but I can think of a few others things where the whip cream would be delicious," I said with a smirk.
"Can you now?" he teased.
"Yeah, but I'm sure it'll have to wait till Anthony is home and asleep. But we can enjoy our dessert now."
"Yeah, I guess you're right - we don't want to get caught in a compromising position," he said with a smirk.
I nodded as I continued eating.
It didn't take us long to finish up and Edward cleaned everything up.
"Edward, can we go see your mom?" I asked as I looked down at my hands.
"If that's what you really want - I'll take you over in the morning."
"I do. I've been thinking about it and if she's willing to try, I think I should be willing too. Are you fine with it?"
"Yes, that's fine - just please be careful - I still don't trust her."
"You'll be there with me."
"I know, I mostly meant just be careful what you say to her...don't reveal too much of yourself - I don't want her using things against you to hurt you...like I said, I don't trust her motives."
"I will be careful, that's why I want you there. So if she gets too much, we can leave," I said with a smile.
"Okay, we can go in the morning."
"Is it okay if Anthony stays home?"
"Yes, I would prefer that - I don't want him getting hurt if she's up to no good."
I nodded as I came towards him and wrapped my arms around him.
"How did you turn out so wonderful?" I asked.
"I guess I just hated how they made me feel and determined not to be like them."
"Well, you did a great job," I said as I leaned up and kissed his lips as we heard Anthony coming in.
"Hey guys, I'm home," he yelled.
"Hey, did you enjoy the rest of your evening?"
"I did. Thank you," he said with a smile. "Oh, I got Riley's number for you too."
He handed us a paper with a number on it.
"Okay, I'm calling them to make sure there will be a parent there."
"Do you have to?" he whined.
"Yes, I know how things work - I'm going to make sure there is proper adult supervision or you don't go mister," I told him.
"Bella, that is just so uncool. Mom and dad would never do that," he said as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"You're right - they wouldn't have let you go - or dad would have staged a police check after the party started - it's my way or no way."
"Fine," he said as he stomped off to his room muttering to himself.
"Ugh...preteen," I groaned.
"It will be okay, love. He'll understand one day," Edward said as he handed me the phone.
"Thanks, I hope so," I said as I dial the number.
He stood behind me and wrapped his arms around my ever growing waist as I confirmed that they were going to be there and that they looked forward to meeting Anthony.
"Well that's a load off my mind," I said as I hung up - both parents will be there - they sound nice and understood my concerns.
"That's good. I'm sure Anthony will get over it," Edward said as he led us upstairs towards Anthony's room.
"Yeah, I'm sure, still annoying though."
"Should we talk to him now or wait till morning?" he asked as I leaned against his chest.
"I would like to talk to him now, my dad always had a saying...never go to bed angry."
Edward knocked on his door and he opened it.
"We talked to Riley's parents and they will be there - they were very understanding and I doubt anyone will know I called," I told him.
"But I do, sis. I know how to protect myself and if things weren't right I would come home."
"It's my job to protect you and make sure you aren't going into a dangerous situation and you don't know everything - isn't safe better than sorry?"
The silence was deafening as he stared back at me.
"I guess so," he finally said.
"Being cool isn't all there is - how will it be cool if someone ends up in the hospital or dead because I and other parents didn't take the time to make sure things are safe."
"You really watch too much TV, Cinderbella," he said with a smirk.
"I'm trying to be fair with you, but you're being a real snot! You think you're invincible? You think nothing bad could ever happen to you? You think you're all grown up and can look after yourself? Who drives you to school? Who makes your lunch, does your laundry, makes your dinner?" I was so angry with him right now - he thinks it's all a game and he can't get hurt.
"Calm down, baby," Edward cooed in my ear.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm down but I wanted Anthony to take me seriously.
"I just want you to understand that the world isn't safe. I sheltered you from a lot of it when we were on the streets, but its not a safe place, Tony. I just want to protect you," I said softly.
Anthony looked down at his lap - I think my words were finally sinking in.
"Anthony, Bella didn't call the parents to embarrass you. She did it to protect you, because she loves you so much," Edward told him as he pulled me closer to his body.
"I...I'm sorry," he said quietly. "I...I just want to have friends and do the things other kids do."
"I understand and I want those things for you too - I'm sure most of the other kids parents called to verify to...your safety is very important to me."
"I know, sis. Thanks for always watching out for me. I am sorry I was being a brat," he said as he wrapped his arms around me
"I forgive you...I don't like being upset with you."
"Get ready for bed, and don't forget to brush your teeth," I said as I kissed his forehead.
"Okay," he said, going into his bathroom.
"Night Anthony," Edward called to him as we left his room.
"Night," he said as we closed the door and headed down the hall to our room.
Once inside out room, Edward pulled me too him and kissed my lips softly, "Are you tired, love?"
"Yeah, I'm sorry."
"Not a problem, love. I'm happy just to lay down and hold you until we fall asleep."
"But I know that you wanted to make love," I said.
"I'd rather you rest, love. You're tired and your body needs rest. There'll be other times for us to make love."
I nodded as he walked us towards our room.
"Would you like to take a bath and relax before getting in our bed?" he asked.
I followed behind him into our room and then into the bathroom.
I watched as he turned the water on in the tub and added a bit of bubble bath and then he checked to make sure it wasn't too hot.
"I hope that bath is for two."
"You can pamper me from in the tub, can't you?"
"I guess I could."
"I like your company," I told him.
"Okay, I'll join you," he said with a smile as he started taking his clothes off.
I loved watching him strip, seeing every inch of his skin revealed to me.
"Let me help you in the tub," he said as he stood before me naked.
He took my hand and carefully helped me into the warm water.
"Mmm.. the water feels nice," I said as I sat down.
He got in behind me and wrapped his arms around me.
I leaned into his chest and placed my hands over his on my stomach.
"All quiet in there now," he said.
"Yeah for now," I said as he moved his fingertips over them.
"I can't wait to see what they look like and hold them."
"Me either. I hope that Masen looks just like you."
"Well I hope Marie looks like you."
"Not much longer now," I said softly.
"Yeah - do we still need a lot of stuff?"
"No, mostly clothes," I said.
"Okay, I suppose I should get to painting and hanging the decorations," Edward said.
"I can help."
"Of course with the decorating but you shouldn't be smelling paint fumes, baby."
"I know. I just want to help with what I can," I said softly.
"Of course, baby, we're in every bit of this together."
His fingers absently ran up and down my stomach.
"This is so relaxing," I said softly as his fingers moved over my stomach.
He washed me gently as I leaned against his chest.
"Thank you for taking care of me."
"Always," he said as he rinsed the soap from my body.
He quickly washed his body and rinsed off before he stood up and grabbed a towel.
He got out of the bath and dried off, wrapping the towel around his waist as he extended his hand to me.
I took it and he helped me out and wrapped the towel around me and lead to our bed.
He laid us down and he wrapped his arm around me, and leaned into kiss me.
I moved my head to search out his lips and kissed him hard and deep.
Our tongues tangled together and we kissed until we were breathless.
He pulled away, "Are you okay?"
"Perfect...so relaxed."
"Good. I'm glad, I knew arguing with Anthony isn't something you liked to do."
"No, but I needed him to understand about how things are."
"You did great, and I think he understood it. Are you ready to sleep now?" he asked as he kissed me softly.
"Yeah."
"Okay. Still want to go see my mother tomorrow?" he asked.
"Yes...I'll give her a chance...once, if she blows it I won't give her another one."
"Okay, that sounds good. I don't want her or anyone hurting you."
"I know, but who knows, maybe it will help...maybe she really has turned over a new leaf."
"I'll believe when I see it, love," he said as he kissed me gently and snuggled me against his chest.
I loved being encased in his arms, I felt so safe and cared for.