A/N: I just got a new puppy! That's kind of why I'm late updating. Her name is Zoey and she's a six-week-old Dachshund! I wanted to name her Bella but mom didn't like it. So we settled for Zoey.

I thank God for Billy Joel's song Lullaby. It's the only thing that can get her to sleep. I always thought of it as Edward's lullaby to Bella. Weird huh?

Chapter 5

I walked to the door with butterflies creating a windstorm in my stomach. Not wanting to seem eager I took my time getting to the door and then very slowly opened the door. Edward stood in front of my smiling with his hand behind his back.

"For you my lady." He held out a bouquet of various flowers.

I gasped. "Edward, they're beautiful."

He smiled. "No beauty can compare to yours."

I blushed and took the flowers to go find a vase. "Come on in."

I shuffled through the cabinets and found an awkward shaped vase. I ran some water in it and placed the flowers in the vase. Edward watched me and I ended up blushing once again.

"Ready?" He held out his hand as I walked toward him.

"Yup." I took his hand and he squeezed mine lightly.

He wrapped an arm around my waist as he had the previous night. "Let's go then." He pulled me out the door and across the lawn to his truck. He was the definition of chivalry as he opened the door for me and boosted me into the truck. He hopped into his side and he expertly guided his truck away from the curb.

I couldn't help but notice there was a picnic basket between us. "So, where are we going?"

Edward sighed. "Somewhere special."

He reached his hand over on my side searching for my hand. I placed it in his and he picked it up kissing the back. "I promise you'll like it."

I unbuckled my seatbelt and switched places with the basket so I could sit next to him. He smiled and lifted his arm wrapping it around my wait and kissing my forehead. "You look amazing tonight."

I blushed. "Thank you." I rested my head on his shoulder.

"You're very welcome." We drove in comfortable silence until we abruptly pulled off onto a bumpy dirt path. "Just a little bit longer." He whispered in my ear as the headlights lit our path.

We pulled into what looked like a field and he turned off the engine. Darkness surrounded us. "Wait right here." He whispered in my ear.

I did as I was told and he climbed out of the truck. One by one the surrounding area around us was lit with large candles. He came back and opened the door on my side. "Ready?"

I nodded and he lifted me from the truck carrying me bridal style. I wrapped my arms around his neck and watched his eyes as they bore into mine. He placed me on a blanket-covered tailgate and then once again disappeared around the truck coming back with the basket.

"So, what do you have planned for the evening?" I asked him playing with his hair as he stood in front of me.

"Well, I was going to have a simple dinner with you, and then I thought we'd dance under the stars. I have a surprise for you later." He kissed my nose.

I grimaced. "I can't dance."

He chuckled. "Don't worry, neither can I. I'm going to learn one day though."

I rested my head on his chest and my stomach growled. "Shall we?"

He gestured toward the picnic basket. "Sure." I answered back.

He scooted himself up on the tailgate and pulled me toward the back where a pile of blankets laid over the bottom so it wouldn't be uncomfortable. I rested next to him while he pulled out the food.

"I know it's not much." He pulled out some chicken and some macaroni.

I placed a finger on his lips to silence him. "Shh, it's perfect."

He smiled weakly and pulled out two plates and a dusty wine bottle along with two champagne glasses. "Wine?"

I was a little shocked. I'd never had a drop of alcohol in my life. "Um, sure?"

He chuckled. "You don't have to. I just wanted tonight to be special. It's really old. My parent got it from my mom's parents the day they had me. Mom always told me to use it on something special."

I smiled and took a glass. "Sure, I don't know what will happen."

He smiled and unscrewed the top. "I guess we'll find out."

I sipped on the wind and it had a bittersweet taste. "Strawberry?"

He nodded. "Yeah, why?"

I giggled. "Just makes me think of this song."

He shrugged and opened the macaroni and chicken. He handed me the spoon and I placed some macaroni on my plate and a couple of small chicken legs.

I waited for Edward to serve himself and when he leaned back on the side of the truck I rested my body against his. "Look." He pointed toward the sky.

I watched as thousands of meteors fell down at us. My eyes widened with excitement as he buried his face in my hair. "Surprise."

They sky danced with light. I had always wanted to see a meteor shower, I was just too lazy to boot up my old computer to look for a date. This was amazing.

"Edward, it's beautiful." I turned around to find that he wasn't staring at the sky. He was staring at me.

"You're beautiful." His thumb caressed my cheek and I leaned in to kiss him. The faint taste of strawberry still lingered on his lips.

"You're amazing Edward." I whispered against his lips.

"Bella?" I pulled back as he said my name.

"Yes?" I answered his call.

"Will you be mine?" His fingers played with my hair.

"Well… Valentine's Day is quite a while away." I joked.

He pulled me against him and his lips met mine in a fierce battle of dominance. "Is that a yes?"

I smiled. "Thought you'd never ask."

I looked back up at the stars and he continued to play with the curled ends of my hair.

We finished our dinner and I took another sip of wine. "Would you like to dance?" Edward placed the dishes in the basket.

"I might step on you." I blushed.

He laughed. "It's okay."

He got up and pulled me with him as we climbed out of the truck bed. Fishing around for something in his pocket he pulled out an iPod and transmitter. He pressed play button and an upbeat song came over the radio. He grumbled and shuffled through the songs until he found one he was looking for.

A slow song came through the radio and he pulled me closer to him. "Now, where were we?"

He pulled me close to his body and I rested my head on his chest and he wrapped his arms securely around me. We swayed with the music and I lifted my head to watch his eyes. He was staring off into space as if he were meditating on something. I lifted my hand to brush them over his lips.

"What are you thinking about?" I rested my head on his chest.

"You, and our future." He replied kissing the top of my head.

My heartbeat sped up when he said "our" future. I liked the sound of that. "And what does that entitle?"

He smiled and bent down to kiss my lips. "I'm not sure yet." He paused and brushed his lips against my neck. "But, we have plenty of time for that."

I rested my head back on his chest. "Yes."

We ended up not leaving until late. Edward was freaked out that Charlie would try to shoot him but I explained that he was gone. He walked me to the door and it was too early to leave his arms.

"Well, this is it." He held me to him obviously as reluctant as me to leave.

"Yeah, I guess." I frowned. I thought of something. "Do you want to come in?"

He sighed. "More than anything, but I can't. I have to watch Craig tomorrow. My parent's get up to go to work really early."

I sighed. "Okay then, I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked hopefully.

He smiled. "Sure."

I thought of another great idea. "Why don't you and Craig come over for breakfast in the morning?"

His fingers played with my hair and he smiled bring his lips to mine. He ran his tongue along my bottom lip and I parted them slightly. His tongue found mine, and they danced. He pulled away too soon gasping for breath.

"Is that a yes?" I grinned.

He shook his head. "Yes, absolutely."

He kissed me once more very lightly and then he walked backwards off of my porch his eyes not leaving mine. I headed for the door and he chuckled. "I'm turning around. If I don't I might not leave."

I turned back around and gave him my best come and get me grin. His mouth dropped open and in two seconds flat he was back on the porch pulling me closer to his body.

"I'm warning you Bella." He whispered huskily into my ear.

I smiled feeling accomplished. "Fine, go."

A/N: So… Bella still doesn't know he's planning on joining. Edward can't control himself very well! This is great! Not to mention the whole wine thing. Strawberry wine… 17 cold march moon… saw everything… Just kidding.

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Kayla