The Writer and the Witch

Chapter 7

First Date - Part Two

Summary: Bella, along with Alice and Rosalie, have moved from their home town of Salem, MA to Houston Texas, have bought a new home, and are starting new businesses - both for money and for fun. Edward Cullen, the Writer, was raised in the house the trio of sisters have purchased. Wonder what mischief they can manage to get themselves into?

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer started it all for us. What the characters do here, is all mine.

A/N

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Previously:

Edward and Emmett helped the sisters from the SUV and then Edward tossed the keys to an attendant who spoke to him, "Thank you Mr. Cullen, I'll make sure nothing happens to it."

"They know you here," Bella said. "You must come here a lot."

"Yes I do, my publisher's office is on one of the upper floors and I'm here a lot during the entire writing process."

When they reached the floor where the restaurant was located, both Bella and Rosalie were impressed.

Edward and Emmett smiled to each other. The evening was lookin' good.

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As if it'd been prearranged, after dinner the three couples met at the very new and swank, Oak Night Club. When Edward, Bella, Emmett and Rosalie pulled up to the valet entrance for the club, they were directly behind Jasper and Alice.

As they all climbed out, Jasper hollered back to Edward. "How'd y'all know we were coming here?"

Answering, Edward said, "We didn't." He had the same perplexed look on his face as Jasper did.

The sisters just smiled at each other. It didn't surprise Bella at all, or Rosalie for that matter. Alice however, looked unhappy as her mouth was set in a straight line of disapproval.

The sisters linked arms and walked just ahead of their dates.

When they reached the entrance, the man at the door stopped them until the boys caught up.

"Reservation for Edward Cullen and party," Edward said smoothly.

The man checked his clipboard and nodded allowing them to enter.

While Edward and the door man conversed, Bella hissed at Alice, "What's wrong with you?"

Alice just shook her head. "I just thought I'd be alone with Jasper a little bit more, that's all."

By then their dates had caught up with them. Edward slipped his arm around Bella's waist, while Jasper clasped Alice's hand and Emmett draped his arm casually over Rosalie's shoulders.

The waitress assigned to their area led them to a large booth at the back of the first floor of the club, seated them and took their drink order. "The live band will begin in about ten minutes. Hope you came to dance, cause this band does covers of the Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey bands. I'm told they are very good. I'll be right back with your drinks." With that the waitress gave them all a winning smile and left to fill their drink order.

While waiting, Edward began to tell them the reason for choosing this particular club. "For one thing it's only about a 20 minute drive back to your house, also it's the newest dance club in the area as it just opened last week. It has two floors for dancing. The second floor is for the more, emm, modern dancing styles and this floor plays actual big band sound for ballroom style dancing."

True to what the waitress had told them, as soon as she'd returned, the band members began filling the band stand. She placed their drinks in front of each of them in perfect order. "Is there anything else I can get for you?"

Edward smiling up at her, "Yes as a matter of fact, could you bring us two bottles of Pellegrino as well as the best pink champagne you have in your cellar?"

"Of course, I'll be right back." Their waitress replied without batting an eye. "My name is Margarita," she smiled continuing, "and yes, like the drink. I will be your personal waitress for the evening. Your table is my priority and I shall be waiting for your orders." Taking something that looked like a remote control with the table's number on it, from her apron pocket, she handed it to Edward. "When you require anything, just click on that green button. When you're ready for your check, use the red one." Then she scurried away.

Emmett looked at Edward. "Did you know about that? The personal waitress thing?"

"No, I didn't, but I'm not surprised. When I made the reservation, I had to give them a credit card number and was told that all services would be charged to that card, as well as a 20% gratuity," Edward explained.

Emmett whistled, "So she'll get a hefty tip even if we don't leave cash on the table." Edward nodded. "Nice. I guess we should make it worth her while?"

By the time Margarita was back with the first bottle of Pellegrino and champagne, Bella was ready for the wine. She was becoming enamored with Edward, and she thought she could see something shining in Alice's eyes. Rosalie's eyes remained cool and neutral, but still with enough friendliness to imply some interest towards Emmett.

Alice's eyes were huge as she looked around the large club space. She had never seen anything like it. It was impressive.

The band struck up their first song of the evening. Edward stood and offered his hand to Bella. She did not hesitate to allow him to help her from the booth and glided into his arms effortlessly. She was not at all surprised by his ability to dance to this style of music. She was hopeful that before the evening was over, the band would play a tango.

Later in the evening, Bella got her wish and the band played a tango. She hoped Edward would dance at least one with her, and again, she was not disappointed.

Edward pulled her tightly to his chest with his hand and wrist firmly in place at the small of her back. He looked away from her and she followed suit. Even though the tango is a very sexual and romantic dance, you were never supposed to look at one another.

They fit perfectly together. Their form was perfect as Edward lead her through the intricate pattern of steps. He ended the dance with pulling her tightly into his chest once more and dipping her gracefully with a kiss.

Their table seemed to come alive with applause, which was followed by others in the club joining in. Bella and Edward hadn't noticed they were the only ones dancing all the way through the number.

Blushing, Edward led Bella back to their table.

Bella sat stunned by what had just happened. They had danced a very hard and complicated pattern as if they'd done it a million times before.

"Wow...just wow!" Bella breathed.

"Yeah, I know," Edward's face held an expression of complete awe as he gazed at Bella. He'd never danced so well with anyone before.

Rosalie smiled as she watched her sister dancing with Edward. Maybe this time, it would be different. Maybe the curse has played itself out. She could only hope as she loved her sisters deeply and wanted desperately for them to be happy again.

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The three couples decided to leave at the same time and all arrived at the old Masen house, now the Swan home.

Alice and Jasper disappeared in the depths of the old house, while Bella suggested they sit on the screened-in portion of the large porch that surrounded the house.

Rosalie agreed, and said that she'd be happy to make coffee, hot tea or some sweet tea, since the men had to drive home and she didn't think it was a good idea for them to try to drive right away.

Edward nodding smiled. In his mind he thinking, but I drove over here with no problems didn't I? as he graciously accepted the offer of hot coffee. Emmett said coffee sounded good. So the sisters left them sitting while Bella and Rosalie went to prepare the hot drinks. While in the kitchen the two sisters didn't speak but set about getting everything assembled.

Emmett being Emmett, gushed about Rosalie's beauty and her, ehm, charms. Edward just smiled at his friend, and agreed with him while thinking about how well Bella fit in his arms. She completely beguiled him. He could feel he was falling for her, and falling hard.

Before long Bella opened the screen door leading from the kitchen pantry onto the screened-in porch carrying a small tray that had four cupcakes frosted with chocolate and held the door open with her butt for Rosalie whose tray was considerably heavier.

The four of them chatted happily with each other until about two in the morning when Edward said reluctantly that he really needed to leave for home and get some sleep.

Emmett wasn't too happy about it; he'd hoped that Rosalie would invite him to stay the night as apparently Alice had done with Jasper.

Edward was pleased with the way the first date had gone. "I really enjoyed myself tonight Bella. You can sure dance one mean tango! I hope we can do that again. I'd also love to see you more, if that's alright with you?"

Bella smiled and said she too had had a very good time and that yes, she'd love to see Edward more.

She stood on her tip toes to kiss him lightly on his lips, but before she could pull away, he wrapped his arms around her deepening the kiss. He brushed her lips with his tongue requesting entrance, which she allowed. For a brief time their tongues battled for dominance.

Bella was the first to break the kiss. She took a step back from Edward and smiled at him. Her head was swimming and she knew his was too.

Reluctantly, both Edward and Emmett took their leave of the sisters Swan, who stood on the porch and watched the men climb into Edward's SUV and drive off.

"That went rather well, don't you think Bella?" Rosalie asked.

"Hmm, what? Oh yes, it went very well." Shaking her head, "You liked Emmett?" Bella asked.

Responding with a shrug Rosalie said, "Yeah, I guess. He kinda grew on me as the evening progressed. Sorta like a fungus."

The sisters started laughing and went inside to bed.

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