ENTRY #9
MEET CUTE
I wander outside the house, away from all the noise of the party.
I head towards the garden tucked in the back of my sister's house to find some peace.
I hear the lull of the music and I can't help but sway to the lyrics that swim in my head...
"I'm scared
I've never fallen from quite this high
Falling into your ocean eyes
Those ocean eyes"
I twirl, but stumble and lose my balance. I'm caught before I fall.
I'm settled back on my feet and as I turn there it is, the warmest smile I've ever seen. He gets me back in sync to the rhythm of the song playing "Ocean Eyes".
His hands grazing my skin as he twirls and dips me. All I can feel in this moment is the heat and connection between us.
No words, just soft touches as we dance. I put my cheek to his, my hand in his and I give in to whatever this is.
He pulls me into a dance lift and brings me down slowly. I place my hands on his chest to gain my composure and I can feel his heart racing.
We stand face to face as we catch our breath. The scent of his cologne mixed with sweat is all consuming.
As the song ends he gives me a smile that reaches his green eyes. As suddenly as he appeared, he lets me go and walks away back to the party.
My breath is caught in my throat, my veins are on fire and my heart is fluttering.
What the hell was that?
I find my way back in the house and maneuver my way through the guests at the party. I don't see him anywhere, but I do find my sister.
"Hey, I think I'm going home"
"Bella please stay at least until Jasper and I give our Valentine's toast!
"Fine, but then I leave okay?"
"Yay! Of course!"
She begins clinking her wine glass.
"Everyone we just wanted to thank you all for making our Valentine's party unforgettable!"
Just as Alice finishes her toast, I see him. I can hear ringing in my ears and my throat goes dry as he walks towards me.
"So you're Alice's little sister."
"Yep, looks like it."
I look away, but I can feel his energy as it radiates towards me.
"I have to go, but it was nice umm meeting you…"
"Edward. I'm Jasper's cousin."
"Edward. Cool beans."
Internal facepalm! I can feel my face get hot and red as I walk away.
"See you tomorrow Alice!"
"Love you!"
"Love ya too!"
I'm about to reach the door when I feel a hand on my arm.
"Hey umm do you want to go get some coffee?"
He looks so cute scratching the back of his head.
"I mean it doesn't have to be coffee, ice cream...whatever you want."
He puts his hands in his pockets and starts to fidget with the keys in them. Is he nervous?
"Ice cream sounds great Edward."
We head out and I wave to Alice as she shakes her head and motions for us to go. The car ride is quiet, but I can still feel the crackle in the heat between us.
"So what the hell was that back there, do you just go about galavanting around dancing with strangers on Valentine's?"
I look straight ahead, but can see he is smiling from the corner of my eye.
"Not sure what you mean."
"Well I mean it's not everyday a stranger dances with me, getting me all hot and bothered..."
I cover my mouth the moment those words come out of my mouth.
"Hot and bothered..."
He says it slowly like he doesn't understand what I just said with a smirk on his face.
We make our way to the ice cream shop, but all I really want is a scoop of him.
"Strawberry please."
I can't look at him, so I keep my eyes elsewhere.
"Vanilla, please."
"Vanilla?!"
I look at him incredulously and realize I've said that too loud.
"Yep."
He chuckles as he makes his way to the cashier.
We take our seats outside and before I can devour my ice cream, I have to know.
"So Edward, what was the dancing all about?"
He licks his spoon slowly and I want to crawl over the table to do MANY delicious things to him.
"I'm drawn to you Bella. I can't explain it, I just..." he looks frustrated, but so ridiculously hot.
"I just needed to be with you."
It gets quiet, but the intense attraction hangs in the space between us.
He opens the car door as we arrive back at my sister's house. I can't help but go with my instinct and pull him down for a kiss. He helps me up as we break our kiss to head to Alice's pool house.
I grab his gorgeous face, kissing him again.
"Wait Bella."
I kiss his neck as I start unbuttoning his shirt.
He stills my hands cautiously.
"We can go slow."
I look up at him and see the hunger in his eyes.
"I don't think that's what you want Edward."
His beautiful green eyes soften as he looks at me.
"Tell me Bella. What do you want?"
"You."
I wake up to the glorious sight of Edward's half naked body.
"Hey you."
"Morning already?"
"I'm afraid so. Ready to head home?"
"Definitely. I miss Renesmee."
"Well then, we better get dressed."
He pulls me closer to him.
"Last night was amazing."
"Mmhmm, just like the first time we met."
He trails kisses up my neck, stopping right before reaching my lips to give me that warm smile of his.
"My parents will be fine for a few more hours at our place don't you think?"
I laugh slapping his chest.
"Mrs. Cullen?" He kisses my forehead as I turn to face him.
"Yes, Mr. Cullen?"
"Happy Valentine's Day."
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