CHAPTER 33 - Second date.

BPOV

Previously...

"Move in with me." My eyes widened. "I know it's very early and we've barely even gone out properly... but I have an extra room and... just move in with me Bella..."

I think I lost all ability to speak.

This Chapter...

"It was stupid... I'm sorry Bella, I didn't mean to -"

I had to interrupt him. He's amazing, but like me, he rambles and that usually means he is nervous and scared... I get that but we both needed to understand ourselves, as a couple, first -

"No Edward - it's not stupid it's just really sweet and it just caught me off guard, that's all... but I don't think it's a good idea... I mean we don't even know each other fully yet..."

"That's fair... but we could remedy that"

"What!" I didn't mean to sound so surprised but what did he mean... or was I reading too much into it?

"Bella... deep breaths. I didn't mean for you to hyperventilate... I meant that we could... maybe... go on our second date, somewhere a bit more formal and fancy... and get to know ourselves properly?!"

Oh... ohhhhh.. why did I seem disappointed. This was sweet... but did I want more?

"That's... great Edward...but when?" I shook those other dangerous thoughts out of my mind.

His smile lit up the whole place... "tonight." He smirked at that.

It felt like more than just a date, with the way he spoke... like it's meant to be a pivotal moment or a major point in our still growing and fast relationship.

I already knew we were more... just more... our relationship may be fast, but it was a hell of a lot more serious than I've ever been...

I smiled back at him, and of course, I felt the heat on my cheeks.

After that encounter, Edward dropped me off home, and kissed me goodbye.

I ended up spending some considerable time... pondering and deciding - what to wear.

After failing to find something interesting, I called Alice and Rose. I told them about the plans, and the date... but left out the part about Edward asking me to move in.

I did, however, mention the intensity and importance of this date, to me, though... because I felt that they needed to know that if they were to help me.

I mean I loved these guys... but I needed to reach my own conclusions and make my own decisions, that's why leaving out the moving aspect, for now, seemed wise for me.

In my head, tonight needed to be perfect - in order for me to understand our dynamic.

"Ooooohhhh Bella... this date is going to be amaazziiinngg!!!" Alice sang the last part. She was always so cheerful... I don't know how she did it...

"I'm happy for you Bella... but I know you're calling for advice on what to wear... but for us to help, we'd need to actually see your closest." Rose chimed in with sarcasm dripping from her voice.

"Fine - Rosalie..." sarcasm was equally evident in my voice.

I showed a bunch of stuff, but both girls agreed that whatever I wear, needs to be "show-fucking-stopping"... their words not mine.

After an hour... I honestly didn't even have that many clothes, I think... at least -

"That one at the back..." Alice shouted.

"Yes... omg Bella why are you hiding away that dress?" Rose was shouting at me.

I saw the dress they indicated -

"I don't know guys... I don't feel like I'm confident enough to pull that one off, just yet."

"Oh shut up Bella. That's the one..." Alice squealed.

"Yeah... I'm with shorty on this one. That's everything and more..." Rose and Alice were giggling. After few minutes Rose finally spoke up again "listen Bella... try the dress, just try it... if it still doesn't feel good, then toss it away... ok?"

"Ok you both are right... it's just a dress..." I said, more to myself than them.

The dress is beautiful... but I never wore it, because I didn't like my body in it. It was a red dress, that stopped right above my knees. It had an extremely low back, with a crisscross strong pattern, and the front had a plunge, not too much to give away a lot, but enough to show cleavage. The dress shimmered beautifully, and was fitted.

When I finally put it on, it felt perfect and like a second skin... in a good way. I had no bra on, but I had to wear lacy underwear, which was so thin, but the idea was so that there would be no panty lines...

My god... I have never dressed like this. In a way it felt nice and a good different.

"Oh my gosh Bella... you look so fucking perfect... girll..." Rose was a great hype man.

"My brother is going to die..." Alice said.

I couldn't help but blush...

"Thanks guys.. you knew before I did... I love you guys... but I hope it's not too revealing??!"

"No Bella... it's really not. It's a perfect balance between I'm a vixen and I'm my own person who don't need no man... your body is slamming in this dress... I'm so proud of you!!!" Alice said, with tears in her eyes.

I had tears in my eyes as well... happy tears. Alice really made my day...

"Don't thank us... honestly you look fan-fucking-tasting... as usual, and Alice is right - you're gorgeous and we are both proud of you and your progress..." Rose paused to take in a deep breath, to control her emotions as well. "it's in no way revealing, it will make Edward's eyes widen... believe me." Rose always knew how to make me confident, she's a great friend.

"Thank you both... I'm running late now... this took so long..."

"Ok Bella... have fun" Alice said, trying to contain her excitement.

"Yeah Bella have fun.. you need it." Rose added with a smirk. Somehow I knew she wasn't talking about the date anymore.. or rather I knew because of her not so subtle hints.

"Ughhh Rose..." I blushed hard.

"Ewww Rose... no that's my little brother... bye!" She disconnected.

"Yeah bye Bella!!..." Rose disconnected with a huge smile, knowing that she got to me.

"Bye..."

Now to actually do my hair and makeup. I decided to do a winged liner with a dark red lip, and I let my hair down so as to not show all of my back... I'd rather go all in... I paired the dress with a black clutch and black pumps.

I looked in the full length mirror, and saw that my whole appearance looked so different from the girl I used to be... not just in my weight but how I dressed, carried myself and even how I felt about myself... I'm happy, and can't wait to see what the future holds for me...

I was ready in no time. Now to wait.

Since Edward hadn't really specified a time, I decided my best bet was like our first date, around six, he would pick me up.

It was almost 6, so anytime now...

The bell rang. Showtime...

A/N:

What will Edward think? Next chapter EPOV...

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