BPOV
Ugh why is my pillow scratching my face. It's too early for this.
Picking my head up, there's a piece of paper on the pillow that I just rolled onto. Well that would explain the scratching.
It's a note from Edward.
Love-
I didn't want to wake you when I left. You were sleeping so peacefully.
I hope you continued to sleep well and have a good day at school.
Alice called me and wants to go shopping with you after school today.
Apparently the sun will be gone by then. I told her to talk to you.
Good luck.
I love you and I'll see you tonight.
Forever yours,
Edward
Oh boy, I wonder what Alice wants. She's probably going to drag me around the mall for hours until my feet are throbbing. Maybe I can just tell her that I have homework so I can't go.
My phone dings from my nightstand, pulling me out of my thoughts. It's a text from Alice.
Don't even think about it. You'll like this shopping trip I promise.
Okay, okay. I'll see you after school. I reply. Stupid all-knowing vampire.
Crawling out of bed, I hop into the shower. I spend a little extra time in there moisturizing and shaving everything. There's a good chance Alice will be seeing me naked in the dressing rooms today. Plus I have my weekend with Edward soon.
After drying off, I blow dry my hair so it hangs in loose curls down my back and add a black sparkly headband. Dressing up a little since I'll be going out with Alice later, I choose a black sweater dress that comes to my mid-thigh and pair it with a pair of black leggings. Taking the handkerchief that Edward left me with his scent on it, I tuck it into my bra. Hmm I wonder what he would think about that. Once I throw on a pair of black flats and my locket, I'm ready to go.
My dad isn't home when I get downstairs, but there is a pop-tart on the table with a sticky note on it that says "Breakfast is served". Laughing, I grab it and a bottle of water before heading outside.
Part of me is glad that Edward didn't come to school with me today. I miss him terribly and the mating connection is making me antsy and nervous, but I think he would have killed someone if he had come. All of the boys in my grade kept watching me, apparently they're not used to me dressing up. I don't know, but I caught several of them staring at my backside when I would walk past them. I can only imagine what they were thinking. All I know is that I'm glad school is over.
Hopping into my truck, I can't get out of there fast enough. Of course Alice is sitting in her Mercedes in my driveway waiting on me when I get there.
"Are you ready to go Bella?" She asks as she hops out of the car. I swear her parents had to have been a fairy and a pixie.
"Yeah just let me put my backpack inside." I tell her.
"Okay. You look hot by the way." She says and whistles at me.
I just laugh at her "Thanks Alice. I knew that I would be seeing you and wanted to look my best."
"Oh pffftt you could wear a sack and still look beautiful" She says waving her hand as I throw my backpack into the house.
"Whatever. Let's go." I wave her off as we get into the car. "Where are we going by the way?"
"Northgate Mall in Seattle. Then maybe some other places. We have a specific agenda for today."
"And are you going to tell me what it is?"
"Lingerie! You're spending the week with Edward…alone. Remember?"
"Of course I remember. This is actually really great, Alice. I don't have much at home. Mostly just nightgowns to sleep in."
"I know. See I told you that you would like this trip."
"I never doubted you, Alice."
Once we get parked, Alice makes a beeline for Victoria's Secret.
"So I think that we should just buy you something of everything: panties, bras, lingerie, nightgowns, and sleepwear. After all, he is going to be seeing all of it."
"Okay, Alice. Lead the way."
Once we get into the store, Alice immediately grabs a bag to fill. She's like a drill sergeant.
"Why don't you just go into the dressing room and I'll bring you stuff? It will be easier that way."
Like a good soldier, I just do what I'm told.
I'm not even in the dressing room for a full 5 minutes before she comes in with her arms full.
"Now since you have no experience with lingerie we're going to try all different kinds. Once you see what you like, we can always get more."
"Okay." I tell her.
"So we have all kinds of fabric: silk, satin, lace, velvet, and more. There's clingy, flowing, tight, and loose. You pick what you like. I started you out with bodysuits in all different fabrics and colors. Choose your favorites and then we'll start on teddies." she tells me and like a tornado, she's gone leaving a mess in her absence.
After trying on every one of the bodysuits, teddies, and bustiers, I've come to the conclusion that lingerie is the devil. At least they look nice on me. Alice lets me pick my favorite of each kind myself while adding some input on what Edward will like.
"So that is all of the lingerie stuff. Let's move on to some more comfortable stuff. We'll start with camisoles and babydolls and then move on to more casual sleepwear."
I just nod at her. I'm exhausted and we aren't even half done yet. This better be worth it.
Finally I'm able to put my own clothes back on. I chose a few of each thing that Alice showed me. My favorites are the baby dolls and camisoles. They're cute and sexy while being comfortable, but I chose a few of the uncomfortable outfits too. You never know.
Alice lets me pick out my own panties and bras. I choose mostly silk and lace. They seem to be my favorite fabrics. Once that's done, we're finally ready to go.
"Um will that be all for you?" the cashier asks when we set our truckload of stuff onto the counter. Her eyes are massive as she takes in our purchase.
"Yes." Alice says and hands the cashier her credit card.
"No Alice let me pay for this. I brought my own money so that I could buy my stuff." I protest.
"Bella I dragged you out here to shop. It's the least I can do to pay."
"Fine but I'm paying next time."
"Deal." She says and smirks because she won the argument.
With our purchases in hand, we head out to the car.
"Now there are a couple more stores I want to hit while we're here in Seattle. You might want to call your dad. He'll be worried about you." Alice tells me as we get into the Mercedes.
More shopping? Doesn't she ever get tired? Oh of course not, she's a vampire. This was a bad idea. I'm never gonna get to go home.
"Okay Alice, but you have to stop and get me food on the way." I tell her as I pull my phone out.
When we finally get back to my house it's a few minutes until 10. I had to tell my dad to get dinner on his own. Apparently shopping with Alice is an all-day event. He insisted on my 10:00 curfew because it's a school night, so Alice raced to get me home on time.
Grabbing half of my shopping bags out of the backseat while Alice grabs the other half, we head into the house.
"Hi Charlie," Alice calls out.
"Hi girls. Wow it looks like you bought a whole new wardrobe. Do you really need that many clothes?"
"Of course she does Charlie. Have you seen Bella's closet? It's practically empty." Alice huffs at him. I just roll my eyes. My closet is actually full but compared to her massive closet, it must look empty.
"Um alright. I'll let you girls get to it." He says before walking back into the living room muttering about complicated women.
Once we're upstairs, Alice helps me put everything away in record time and then joins me laying on my bed.
"So do you know what you want to bring with you this weekend?" she asks me.
"No, not really. I'll need to look at everything again. It needs to be perfect."
"It will be perfect no matter what, Bella." She tells me, "I would bring plenty though, I'm not sure you'll be leaving the house much."
My face turns bright red as she winks at me.
"Well I'm going to go. Jasper's waiting on me and you need to get to sleep. Edward will be back at 12:08 as long as nothing changes." She tells me.
"Okay be sure to say goodbye to my dad on your way out. I think he loves you more than he loves me."
She just giggles and heads downstairs. A few minutes later I follow her and collapse on the couch next to my dad.
"That one is a force of nature" he says putting his arm around me.
"I know."
"You look tired, Bells. You should go get some sleep." He says leaning over and kissing my forehead.
"Okay goodnight."
"Night B."
Dragging myself upstairs, I don't even bother showering before bed. I'll do it in the morning. I throw on one of my new baby doll nightgowns hoping to surprise Edward when he gets home. My bed is warm when I climb in because I turned on the heated mattress pad before going downstairs. It doesn't take long before I'm dead to the world.
A cool breeze on my face wakes me up.
"Edward?" I call, my voice echoing in the darkness.
"Yeah it's me." His velvet voice says to me before I make out his figure walking towards my bed.
Laying down with me and pulling me into his side he kisses me softly on the lips. His cold skin and clothes makes me shiver but I don't loosen my hold on him.
"I missed you love." He tells me.
"I missed you too." I reply, yawning into his chest.
"Go to sleep sweetheart. I'll still be here in the morning."
I don't hear anything else because before I know it I'm asleep in Edward's arms.