A/N: No, it's not really Riley. I just couldn't think of a good name so… yeah. I just finished the fourth book from "The House of Night" series. I got it Thursday. Anyway it's really good. I encourage you all to read them. I know I haven't updated my other story in awhile but I'm trying.

Chapter 15

EPOV

I was still wondering how I managed to get the headmaster to agree on letting me go for the weekend. It guess perks come with being the favorite. I sat across the table from Bella at the IHOP and watched how she shoved the chocolaty pancakes into her mouth. I missed her like the sky misses the sun on a rainy day. I reached over and caressed her face with my thumb.

"What was that for?" She furrowed her eyes trying to figure out why I had had the sudden urge to touch her face.

"Cause I felt like it." I whispered. She slid the plate away from her and sat back into the booth. "What's wrong love?" I asked her a little concerned.

She sighed. "Nothing."

I paid for our breakfast and we made our way to the car. My neck was a little stiff from our sleeping arrangement but I had to admit it was the best night's sleep I had in six weeks. When we passed by her house she started to question my motives.

"Where are we going?" She turned to look at me as we turned on the interstate that headed to Port Angeles.

"To spend the day together silly." I figured it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"Don't you want to spend the day with your family?" She scooted next to me trailing kissed up and down my now tanned arm.

I growled and turned to look at her. "Absolutely not." I bent down to catch her lips in a chaste kiss then turned my eyes back to the road.

Her big innocent eyes mesmerized me. "I just thought…" She trailed off looking out the window.

I sighed. "Bella love, there is no where I'd rather be than right here with you."

She hummed along to the music content to be right next to me. I really missed her blush, her touch, and oh how I missed her wake ups. I missed how I use to go over to her house and climb into bed with her to hold her close to my side. I missed how we spent every night in the meadow and how whatever mood I was in she could cheer me up. I missed everything that she was.

Before I knew it we were in Port Angeles. I was taking an early flight tomorrow, which gave me the day with Bella. I had planned this day from start to end. First I was taking Bella shopping with the paycheck that was burning a hole in my pocket. Then I was going to take her out to lunch and sit on the beach as the waves teased our toes. Lastly we were going to dinner and then on a romantic stroll through the park.

Bella was going to have the time of her life.

BPOV

We stepped out of the truck at the mall. "Edward? What are we doing at the mall?"

He chuckled. "Well, you're going to go shopping and I'm going to delight in buying things for you."

I was not having this. Edward couldn't spend his hard earned money on me. I wouldn't let him! "Oh no you're not!" I tried to put force behind my voice.

He laughed. "Bella, you sound as ferocious as a kitten."

I rolled my eyes and grabbed on to the side of his truck bound and determined not to leave this spot until I didn't have to spend his money. "I'm not going."

Once again he smirked and scooped me up prying my hands from the truck. "Put me down!" I used my fist to beat on his chest but he just silenced me with a kiss. A very passionate kiss if I might say so myself. So passionate in fact he had to set me down in order to gain full coverage of my mouth. His tongue met mine and fought for dominance, a battle I had lost before I had started. I pushed my body closer to his standing on my tiptoes so I could push him back toward the truck. He caught on to my plan and grabbed my wrist.

"Sorry, not going to work." I stuck my bottom lip out in a pout and he placed a gentle kiss on it. "I know it pains you to spend other people's money."

I frowned. "Especially when I have money, and you already bought me breakfast."

His eyes furrowed. "You have money?"

I nodded. "Most working teens do." When he didn't understand I clarified. "I'm working for the Newtons."

His eyes grew slit and I could see the hatred in his eyes. "The Newtons?"

I nodded. "Yup, so I suggest you let me spend my own money. I had to endure many hours of Mike in order to earn it."

His expression lightened. "Which is exactly why you should save it."

He pulled me through the doors of the mall and our shopping began. I wasn't particularly fond of shopping but anything with Edward was great. I ended up buying him more stuff than myself. By the time we got done shopping my stomach grumbled. We ran by Subway and picked up some subs.

"Where are we going?" I asked him.

"To the beach." He answered.

The sun had started moving from behind the clouds so I basked in the warmth it was giving off. Edward was next to me on the blanket watching me as he slowly chewed his food. Since he'd left I'd gotten use to the fact that someone wasn't constantly watching me. I seriously didn't know what he did with his time at boot camp. He didn't have anyone to watch, he'd have to get a new hobby. I smiled to myself and Edward raised an eyebrow.

"What are you smiling at?" Edward supported his weight with his arms.

"Oh nothing." I replied nonchalantly.

He scooped me up and ran toward the freezing water. "Now, what were you smiling at?" the look in his eyes dared me to tell him nothing.

"Nothing." I giggled wrapping my arms around his neck clinging on for dear life.

"You leave me no choice then." He started to swing me in his arms as if to throw me in. His plan backfired when I wrapped my legs around his waist like a spider monkey.

I mouthed please to him and put on my puppy dog eyes that he could never say no to. He groaned and started walking backwards until he fell down into the soft sand. I bent down to capture his lips with my own.

"Jeez Bella." He whispered against my lips.

I sat up and watched his eyes. They were full of passion and desire. "Edward, promise me something."

He sat up shifting me so I was straddling his lap. "Anything." His hand caressed my cheek and I leaned into it.

"Promise me that whatever happens, you'll always come back." I wanted… no I needed to hear him say it. I needed to know that what we had wasn't just temporary. Through the worst and through the best he had to be there for me.

He hesitated. "Bella, you know I can't promise…" He trailed off and that was the first of many times I saw doubt in his eyes.

I grabbed his face between my hands and stared at him fully in the eyes. "Promise me."

This time he looked up and I saw the passion in his eyes. "I promise."

I instantly relaxed and when I relaxed he relaxed. I didn't know when the next time I would be able to just lay in his embrace and feel the sun on my face. We spent the rest of the daylight hours on the deserted beach. We talked of plans for the future and possible names for our kids. We were young and in love.

When darkness had fallen over the beach Edward checked his watch and then hopped up. "Let's go love, or we'll be late for dinner."

I followed him like a hungry puppy as we made our way back to the truck. When we climbed in I looked at him again just to imagine him with his beautiful messy hair. I let out a not so innocent sigh.

"What?" He asked me warily.

I glared at his scantily clad head. "Why did you have to cut your hair? I really liked your hair." I reached up to run my fingers over his buzzed hair.

He took my hand and kissed it. "Don't worry, it's not staying that way."

We arrived at the Italian restaurant just a little after 8. I wasn't dressed for a restaurant but he didn't care. He proudly marched in and the host led us to a booth. I scooted in next to him and we ordered our drinks. When the lady left Edward leaned against the wall and watched me.

"I'm thinking of getting a tattoo." He smirked.

"Oh really?" I asked a little stunned.

He nodded. "Yup, on my shoulder. A lot of the guys have them."

"And what will the tattoo be of?" I asked a little stunned that he would have the idea.

"I'm thinking of getting one that says I promise. Right here." He reached his hand back so he was touching his right shoulder blade.

I raised an eyebrow. "So it's written?"

He nodded. "Precisely."

I thought this was the perfect time to tell him about the tattoo I had gotten during my reckless streak in Phoenix. "You know I have a tattoo."

His eyes widened. "No you don't."

I nodded. "Oh yes I do."

"Where? I've never seen it." He watched my face carefully trying to see if I was bluffing.

I sighed and stood on my knees in the booth. I carefully flipped down the waist of my jeans to so the star tattoo on my right pelvic bone. "It's too far down to see when I'm in a swim suit." I answered his question.

He laughed. "My little party animal."

I shook my head. "Hardly. It's not that hard to forge a signature."

A/N: So… Bella had a wild streak. How interesting. Okay well I'm going to try to update House of Twilight now. It might be a couple of days before my next update. Anyway I hope you liked it!

There are no regrets in life, just lessons learned!

Kayla