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Edward's POV
It concerned me that Bella had a nightmare that was almost so similar to real events. I didn't want to concern her however, so I tried to distract her. It didn't take much to make her forget. All I needed was a certain look and I knew exactly what she wanted. Unfortunately I heard Charlie's thoughts of how he would tell Bella about his date tonight. I reluctantly had to leave. Bella looked sad to see me go. I wish I could have known what she was thinking.
Later that same day - - -
I came back to her house around 8:30AM. I figured that was long enough for her to get up, eat, and get ready. She was pretending to read a book as I snuck up behind her. I kissed her neck and breathed in her scent.
She giggled and looked up at me. Her eyes were so beautiful, like pools of milk chocolate. I smiled and came around to sit next to her on the couch. She put her book down and we stared at each for a while.
She finally broke the silence by asking "What are we going to do today? Charlie won't be home for dinner because he has a date. Can you just imagine that?"
"I knew about Charlie before he came in. He was deciding how to tell you. I thought he did a good job of getting straight to the point."
"You were listening? Edward! I thought you left." She tried to pout but it only made me laugh. I noticed she wasn't letting down, so I stopped.
"I'm sorry Bella; I didn't know it would upset you that I stayed to listen to how you would take."
"It's ok. You never answered my first question."
"I am taking you somewhere special today, but I won't tell you where because it's a surprise." I grinned as she rolled her eyes at me.
"You know how I hate surprises. Please tell me?"
"I simply cannot. It will ruin the surprise."
She begged for a while and soon I became bored so I leaned in and kissed her softly and quickly. She quieted down and then I picked her up and carried her outside. Her skin felt warm and her heartbeat was calming.
"We aren't taking a car? How will we get there?"
"I will carry you. A car won't be able to make it to where we are going." Even though I couldn't read her thoughts I knew what she was thinking. She wanted to know just exactly the surprise was.
It didn't take as long as it had the first time I had brought her to the meadow. This was a place I shall never forget. She gasped and I knew that meant she had remembered our first time here as well. I set her down and she nearly crumpled to the ground, but I caught her and held her against me until she seemed to be coming back around.
"Was I too fast?" I knew I should have slowed down, but anticipation washed over me so I only went faster.
"Maybe just a little. I am only human after all. Although that could change quickly if you would help me." She looked up to see my reaction.
"No Bella. I could never hurt you like that." She seemed upset and I knew she was going to protest so I quickly changed the subject.
"Come sit with me in the grass." She obeyed and nuzzled up to me. I wrapped my arm around her shoulder and we sat there just remembering the first time we had come. It was bittersweet memory. I had been so close to her, but it was so dangerous and I feared I would do something horrible so I behaved in a way that frightened her. She soon was over it and we had had a lovely time talking freely about things.
The day passed more quickly than I wanted it to. Soon I had to take her home. We both seemed reluctant.
"What's wrong Edward? You look concerned about something." She was staring at me and I realized I did look concerned. Something told me tonight wasn't going to be so good. I couldn't worry Bella though, so I changed my expression to the subject along with it.
"Did you enjoy your surprise today?"
"I did very much. Thank you." She smiled and hopped on my back. Then I ran, more slowly than last time, to her house.
A/N: More coming soon. Please R&R!
