We'll Be A Family
C5: Historical Date Night
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters
A/N: So here is the extra chapter I promised last week. I've been able to keep up my lead so I am giving this one to you already. I hope you enjoy and I will see you on Monday for the next one.
Bella's POV
Whoever said that pregnancy is a magical experience should be punched in the face, with a chair, that's on fire, because all it was giving me so far was morning sickness and aching breasts every day and of course that had taken a toll on my mood, and now being at twelve weeks, I was starting to notice the small bump that was slowly forming.
Of course Rosalie was over the moon that our little one was making its way out into the world, and she also was one of the few people that I could tolerate in the early mornings.
I had snapped at, and immediately apologized to Alice on almost a daily basis, because of her exuberance in the early morning, and the fact that I couldn't even have coffee because it made me sick was another thing that did not help with that.
Right now though all was right with the world because I was in the arms of the most beautiful and sexy woman on the face of this planet, and the fact that she was giving me a very relaxing massage only helped with my desire for said woman. "Sweet Jesus Rosie, that feels amazing. Can you do this every day?"
Rosalie smiled and pressed a kiss to my neck. "Of course Bella. I see it as my duty to keep the mother of my child happy and comfortable. I know you've been feeling a bit miserable as of late."
"I just hate hormones. I'm looking forward to leave this first trimester behind me and with it the morning sickness. Out of everything that this pregnancy has thrown at me so far, I really hate that the most." I said softly.
She smiled at that. "I can understand that, my love. I wish there was something more I could do for you."
I smiled and kissed her. "You are already doing everything for me, love. I wouldn't feel right with asking more of you."
Rosalie smiled at me as I turned around and cuddled into her. "Your health and happiness will always be the most important thing, my love. Now matter what I have to do to achieve that."
I kissed her softly as I rested me head on her shoulder, which was my preferred position as of late. "I know, and you show it each and every day, and I love you so much for it. You helped me heal from everything that brought us to this point."
"I know exactly what you are going through, Bella. The same thing happened to me after all, and the experience has made me into the Ice Queen you love." She said softly, almost absently.
I curled into her as I pressed soft kisses against her neck. "It's okay Rose, you don't have to tell me if you're not ready to."
She smiled at me. "I am ready to tell you, more than I've ever been. It's been eighty years and the only one that knows is Esme, because she was the one that turned me, but before I can tell you what happened, you need to know a bit of history. I was born in 1915 in Rochester, New York and I really thought I had it all in my youth. I had my beauty of course and I had the attention of the most eligible bachelor of the town, and if I had known what type of man he was, I would have run for the hills right then and there. His name was Royce King the Third, and he was from the richest family in town, and it was only due to our fathers that we even met. My father was an employee of the bank his father owned, and soon enough we found ourselves betrothed. At first he was sweet and caring, like I imagined the perfect man to be, but everything changed the night before our wedding. I was walking home at night when I noticed him drinking with his friends outside of the church we were set to be married in. I had never witnessed him being drunk and when he called me over, I reluctantly did so, even though my gut told me to stay well away. They started getting handsy with me and being alone there, they took turns raping me, and I was near death when Esme found and turned me. She let me have my revenge, and I killed them one at a time, keeping Royce for last, and to add to it, I wore my wedding dress, I did have a flair for the dramatics back then."
"I'm so sorry that happened to you Rosie. Now I know what you meant when you said that you know what I am going through." I said softly.
Rosalie smiled and kissed me softly. "Now you also know why I am the way I am. I closed off my heart to everyone and everything, and only when I first saw you in the lunchroom, I knew that I could find love again. You thawed my heart with that first bashful smile you sent my way."
I smiled at her before giving her a soft kiss. "You did the same for me, believe it or not. I've always been a loner and a bit closed off, but with you and Alice I had little choice but to open up a bit, but it was only in the hospital, when I heard you say all those sweet things to me, that I knew that I loved you."
Rosalie smiled and pulled me on top of her before kissing me, and for the first time I could feel something connecting us on a deeper level, and as I looked into the golden colored eyes of my mate, I saw all the love in the world lingering there. "I love you too Bella. Are you okay with this?"
I nodded and kissed her softly. "As long as it is with you, I am okay with anything. I desperately want to make memories with you that will last us both forever."
"And we will, but let's wait until tonight, when most of the family has gone hunting and Esme and Sulpicia will not read me the riot act for corrupting their baby girl." She said with a soft smile.
I smiled at her. "Or, we could do this properly and go on a date, since sex usually follows a date."
Before Rosalie could respond we heard a squeal coming from downstairs, followed by someone almost flying up the stairs. "Alice no. You are not going to play Pregnant Barbie Bella with my mate. We're just going on a simple date, nothing exuberant." She said before Alice had a chance to trample down the door.
We could both hear her huff as she stomped back down the stairs. "She wouldn't really be that crazy would she?"
"Probably not, but you never know with Alice. She gets very excited about anything having to do with clothes and has wanted to throw an outfit together for you for over a month." Rosalie said with a soft smile.
"Well, since I have absolutely no taste in clothing, I think I would like a bit of help from Alice. I want to look good for our first date." I said with a soft smile.
She smiled and nodded as once again I heard Alice flying up the stairs, knocking politely and only coming in once Rosalie gave the okay. "Nothing over the top Alice, please."
The Pixie nodded and smiled as she came up to hug me. "Trust me that you will love it, Rosalie. I promise to restrain myself."
The blonde nodded and gave me a soft kiss before leaving me alone with Alice, making her way downstairs.
Rosalie's POV
While Alice worked with Bella on an outfit, I figured it would be a good idea to let Esme and Sulpicia know where we were going tonight. I had a pretty good idea where I wanted to take her, but I hoped that they would be okay with this, since I we would be away for most of the evening.
"Good afternoon sweetie. Is there any particular reason your sister almost gave everyone emotional whiplash?" Esme asked with a soft smile as I took a seat in the living room.
I smiled and nodded. "I wouldn't let her play Pregnant Barbie Bella for our first date, but Bella wanted Alice to help her pick an outfit for our date tonight."
The two women smiled at that. "And where do you plan on taking her, Rosalie?" Sulpicia asked very matter of factually, reminding me a lot of a mother who was interrogating her daughter's date.
"I know this amazing restaurant in Seattle that I want to take her to, and after that I plan to take her to a beach close by, since I know she loves the beach and we can't go to La Push because of those mutts." I said softly, not wanting Alice to overhear and spoil my surprise.
Esme and Sulpicia nodded at that. "As long as you keep an eye on her health I'm sure she will love it. Just remember she is almost three months pregnant is all we are saying." Esme said sweetly.
I nodded and smiled at them. "I will, I wouldn't want to wear her out at this point."
They smiled at that. "We'll steer everyone away from Seattle tonight, so that you two can have an uninterrupted date night." Sulpicia said with a smile.
"While I doubt that we will encounter any of our siblings, it is appreciated. I just Bella to have a night where she can enjoy herself and I can let go a bit too." I said honestly.
Esme smiled and gave my knee a squeeze. "It's okay to let go a little, Rosalie. I don't think Bella will ever think any different about you, and now you two have each other to help each other through what happened."
I smiled and nodded. "We will, and that is probably the reason she wants to go on a date tonight, to make some memories together that we can think back on and smile."
Esme smiled as Bella came walking down the stairs, thankfully in cute flats that looked perfect with the green dress that flattered her figure nicely, thankfully not emphasizing the slight pooch she had started to develop. "You look gorgeous love." I said with a soft smile.
Bella blushed as she took a seat next to me. "Thank you baby. Alice kept her promise and kept it modest. I honestly really like this dress. It's snug without being constraining."
I smiled at her. "Would you like to go shopping with me and Alice the next time we get a chance to go? I would gladly buy you a lot more maternity clothes and anything else you want."
She nodded and smiled at me while we heard an excited squeal coming from upstairs. "I guess we made Alice the happiest woman on earth just now, but I think it'll be fine when you're there with me."
I smiled and pressed a kiss to her cheek. "I'll keep the Pixie in check, but I'll go and change real quick. I'll be right back, baby."
She smiled and nodded as I rushed upstairs, not wanting to keep her waiting too long, and of course Alice had already selected the dress I was planning on wearing, one which would make sure that Bella would only have eyes for me, because it showed a lot of cleavage, perhaps a bit more than I would usually be comfortable with.
"You know Bella will only have eyes for you Rose. I don't know why you worry so much." Alice said with a soft smile from the door.
I smiled at her as I capped the lipstick. "I know, but I want to tease her a little for our main event tonight. I know you have seen what she asked me, so I will not tell you what exactly I have planned."
She only smiled at me. "All I can say is that you might want to rethink your choice of shoes tonight, otherwise you'll be in the garage for most of the day tomorrow."
I smirked at her. "That is the idea. Bella told me that she wants to learn a few things about cars, so why not start immediately after a night we won't ever forget."
Alice smiled and nodded. "Fine, but please try to keep Bella's dress in one piece, I need it for the measurements if I am going to design a few maternity dresses for her."
"I will Ali, I promise, can't promise anything beyond that though." I said with another smirk.
The Pixie giggled at that. "I know, now go before Esme and Sulpicia embarrass your mate even more."
I nodded and gave her a quick hug. "Thank you for everything Ali. I promise to find a way to make it up to you."
"You're my sister Rosalie. No thanks are necessary, besides, we're going to go shopping soon and you know how long I've been wanting to go shopping with you and Bella." She said with a smile.
I smiled at her. "As long as you keep it tame, my dear sister, you know Bella is not one hundred percent healthy right now."
She nodded and smiled at me. "I know, and I promise to contain myself as much as I possibly can."
"That's all I can ask, Ali, but if you would excuse me, there is a gorgeous brunette downstairs that I want to sweep off her feet tonight." I said with a smile.
"Have fun Rose, we'll see you tomorrow." The Pixie said as I made my way downstairs, smiling softly at Bella as she gave me a once over.
"Ready to go, my love?" I asked with a sultry smile.
Bella nodded and gave Esme and Sulpicia a hug before we made our way to the garage, where I helped her get into my BMW, which I had specifically chosen for its spacious backseat.
Bella's POV
I still didn't know where Rosalie was going to take me for our date, but I knew she had chosen her dress for a very specific reason, and I was sure that reason was to make sure that I was a hot mess by the end of the night, and so far she was succeeding at that already, because I was pretty certain that I was soaking through my panties.
Rosalie seemed to noticed as she smiled at me. "Are you okay love?" She asked sweetly.
I managed to tear my eyes from her cleavage and nodded. "I'm more than okay baby. I'm just very excited to go on this date, although I have to admit that I'm having a hard time not looking at you."
She smiled at that. "That was the plan when I chose this dress, Bella. I want you to only have eyes for me tonight."
"Chances of me having eyes for anyone else besides you are zero even if you were wearing twenty layers of clothing, I thought you knew that by now." I said with a soft smile.
She smirked at that. "Oh I know, I just want to make sure that your eyes will be glued to my body for tonight."
I smiled and kissed her cheek quickly. "Again, chances of that happening are pretty much one hundred percent, if I can resist Heidi's allure in favor of having your attention, I think I can resist anyone but you."
She smiled and kissed me softly as she parked the car, and I had to blink a few times at where we were, because there was no way we were already in Seattle. "Surprised love?"
I nodded at her. "How fast were you going? I didn't even notice it."
She smiled at that. "Only a little over the speed limit love, you have been lost in staring at me for longer than you think, which of course I don't mind. I love to be your object of desire. Yours smells so sweet."
I'm sure I blushed the darkest blush in the history of blushing, and I couldn't find anything to say at this moment as Rosalie got out and was at my door in a second. "Sometimes I hate it when you do that."
Rosalie smiled and gave me a hug. "I'm sorry baby. I'll watch that from now on."
I smiled and kissed her softly, not at all caring about the blatant PDA right now, and I think Rose didn't mind either, given the fact that she pressed me to her body, voiding any space between us.
I couldn't help but moan softly as I felt her breasts press against my body, and I swore I could feel her nipples poking me too. "Rose, before we get arrested for indecent exposure, perhaps we should not do this in the open."
She pulled back and smiled at me. "You're quite right Bella, because no one but me is allowed to hear those pantie-wetting moans you produce."
I blushed again as she gave me a moment to compose myself before leading me to a nice little restaurant.
We were quickly seated and one thing that I noticed was that every member of staff was female, which was probably a conscious decision on Rosalie's part. "This restaurant is owned by the granddaughter of my best friend Vera. Over the years I have made it my mission to make sure this restaurant continues to do well. It's my way of paying back to her in a way I hadn't been able to do while she was alive."
"You loved her didn't you?" I asked softly.
She nodded and smiled at me. "Yes, as a sister, much like you and Alice, and honestly the way you two sometimes interact reminds me of the way I used to be with Vera."
I smiled at her as a waitress came to take our order, and I was pleased to find that they had a wide selection of dishes that I liked, and I quickly decided on a pasta dish while to my surprise Rosalie ordered spaghetti.
"Contrary to popular belief I do like to eat normal food every once in a while, especially when I am on a date with the most beautiful girl in the world." She said as she took in my confused look.
"Then I'm honored to be that girl, even though I still can't see what you apparently see in me." I said softly.
Rosalie smiled and took my hand, rubbing her thumb over my knuckles. "You are gorgeous Bella, and I am going to show you that each and every day until you believe it, and after that I still won't stop showing you all the love and admiration that you deserve. I would give you the world if I could."
I blushed at that as I took a sip of my drink. "But you already show me that you love me every day just by being there for me when I throw up my guts every morning, not to mention the ten thousand other things you do for me every day."
She smiled sweetly at me. "I love you Bella, and I have for a long time. I love taking care of you, and even if you weren't pregnant right now, I would still do everything in my power to make you comfortable."
"I love you too Rosalie, even if I don't show it sometimes. Hormones really are a bitch sometimes." I said softly.
"You show me every day how much you love me Bella, like when you cuddle up to me every day, or how you want to be close to me every minute. That shows me exactly how you feel about me." She said with a loving smile.
I smiled at her as we conversed softly throughout dinner, and we ended up doing the ultimate cheesy couple thing and share a dessert, which was a big bowl of ice cream covered with three types of chocolate sauce.
Rosalie's POV
By the time I parked the car at the beach, nerves were creeping in for the first time in a very long time and the moment Bella noticed where we were, she smiled brightly at me. "The beach? You brought me to the beach. How did you know?" She asked excitedly, reminding me a lot of Alice at the moment.
I smiled and kissed her softly once we were outside. "You talk in your sleep for one, and I happened to overhear you talking to Jane about how sad you were about not being able to go to the beach anymore, so I took the opportunity to take you to one of my favorite places in Seattle, and when we are back home, I will show you a private beach that we sometimes go to."
Bella smiled at that. "I would love that, but won't the wolves be breathing down our necks?"
"It's not on their land baby. We all have a fondness for the beach and we go there whenever the sun is out. It's completely private and no one else knows about it, so we don't have to hide anything." I said with a loving smile.
She smiled and linked our fingers as we started our walk down the beach. "I've always wondered about that. Why do you need to stay out of the sun around other humans when I saw Alice lounging in the sun a couple of days ago?"
I smiled at that. "Because of the venom running through our veins, our skin gives off a shimmer in direct sunlight, enough to be distracting to other humans, so we just stay at home, or go to the beach on those days."
"I never noticed that, shows you how much I have been paying attention to anyone who isn't you." She said with a soft smile.
"The next time the weather allows it, we'll go there, we'll make it a family outing, and I am sure Alice will find you a bathing suit that won't overemphasize your belly too much." I said with a soft smile.
"You know, I've been thinking about it since I started showing, and I don't mind it as much as I thought I would, because it's a sign that our little girl is making her way out into the world and maybe I could be persuaded to wear a bikini, if you ask nicely of course." Bella said with a soft smile as she rubbed her belly with her free hand.
I smiled and kissed her softly. "I can't wait until she's here. All those dreams I've ever had are now growing inside of you, my love."
"Mine too to be very honest. I've always wanted to be a mother just to show Charlie and Renee how to raise a child, and now I will get that chance, and I know for a fact that she is going to be loved forever." She said with a soft smile.
"That she will, loved and doted on by the entire family. I honestly can't wait for the first time Esme and Sulpicia will have her in their arms. I think that is going to be one of the cutest moments ever recorded." I said with a smile.
Bella smiled at that. "I know it will, and I can't wait for Alice's reaction as well. I'm sure she will go full crazy Auntie from day one."
I smiled and nodded at that. "She will, that is a fact of life. She's very excited to meet her niece and has been looking into the future, but for some reason can't see anything yet."
"To be honest I'm glad for that, I want to be surprised for once." She said with a smile.
I smiled and kissed her as we made her way back to the car. "So do I, and that is saying a lot since I usually don't like surprises."
"I know, you've told me that before, and I think that our little one will give us plenty of surprises." She said as we got back to the car.
I smiled at her as we made our way home, mostly because I could see she was tired. "Did you have fun tonight baby?"
She nodded and kissed me softly. "Of course I did, I went on a dream date with the most gorgeous woman in the world. I don't think it could get any better, save one thing."
"To be honest that was a part of the plan tonight, but I can see that you're tired, so in light of that, we'll take a rain check on our first time." I said with a soft smile.
Bella smiled at that. "I would wait until the end of time if I could be intimate with you in the end."
"Trust me that I feel the same way, my love, and I promise that our first time, and every time after that will be nothing less than perfect." I said softly.
She only smiled as she kissed my cheek before closing her eyes, falling asleep soon after, and only when I put her in bed an hour later, did she wake again, even if it was only a minute before she cuddled up to me and closed her eyes again.
