Sunday
POV: Bella

Alice and I were out hunting.

For a gift.

Alice had showed up on our doorstep, sharp at eight o'clock this morning, requesting Charlie for us to take a spontaneous shopping spree. She had launched into a excited explanation of some famous designer in Seattle which had made both Charlie's and my eyes glaze over, but he had said 'yes' eventually.

To no one's surprise, Charlie hadn't had any issues with Alice and I taking the entire day to do some shopping. He had encouraged my spending time with Alice without the interference of her brother and this weekend, with Edward away "camping", was the perfect time to go.

I understood his concern but didn't agree with it. Charlie wouldn't even come close to understanding my connection with Edward. If Alice hadn't been with me, capturing my attention by filling me with different theories about Edward's upcoming party, I probably would have spent the entire time brooding at home.

As soon as we'd gotten into the car and away from Charlie's prying ears, I had asked Alice to 'see' into the future for what type of present Edward would appreciate, but she had told me that her visions didn't work that way.

"You have to decide to give Edward something, Bella. Then only can I see his reaction." She had explained. "Since you don't have anything to get him, I can't see the outcome."

I had been disappointed. Did that mean that I had to lift up every single item I see, concentrate on giving it to Edward, and wait for Alice to predict his reaction?

Alice had smiled. "Whatever you choose, you know he'll love it."

"But, Alice," I had protested. "I don't want him liking the gift only to make me feel better. I want him to really like it, something's he wanted for a long time, and not just appreciate my gesture of giving him something."

"Relax, Bella. You know my brother just as much as I do. You need no visions or hints to decide on what to give him. There's no reason to overthink this."

We were still driving. To Olympia, Alice had informed me. Why we needed to go there, I had no idea, but Alice claimed that there was a wider of range of stores to shop from.

I supposed in comparison to Forks, anything would have a wider range of everything.

"Even if we don't find anything suitable today, I don't want you to be disappointed about this, okay? I only brought up the idea of giving Edward something because he hasn't celebrated his birthday in so long – he hasn't had a reason to … Now that he's found you, I don't think he'll even want anything more. You're all he's ever wanted, Bella."

I flushed darkly, averting my gaze out the window but not really seeing. The idea of me being the answer to everything he'd ever been denied in his life was absolutely ludicrous. I wasn't even close to deserving of him.

I was only human.

"I just want it to be special." I whispered. I imagined both of us alone at his house, perhaps in his room as I handed him something – a book? A CD?

That would be stupid. He'd most likely accept it with a polite smile and 'thank you' and that would be the end of it. The 'celebration' would probably get over in ten seconds.

Then what?

Now that Alice had brought it up, I pictured us in the meadow. What could we do apart from talking? Kissing, maybe, but that was something we did everyday … and not for too long either because of Edward's ridiculous and unnecessary limitations. That would be entirely acceptable for me – I loved just spending alone time with him – but sure to be utterly boring for him.

"It will be special." Alice insisted, pulling me away from my thoughts. "He'll love anything you get him, even if it's nothing but spending the day together in your meadow. He loves being with you especially when you're both alone."

"That's not enough," I mumbled, frowning out the window.

Alice sighed, probably realizing that there was no arguing with me. The rest of the ride was silent but not stony silence. We were both lost in our own thoughts.

"Alice?" I asked suddenly. "What if he comes back early? From his hunt? Won't he realize that we're gone?"

Alice was already shaking her head. "Don't worry. I've been keeping tabs on his future. He isn't planning on returning today. I think Emmett and Jasper also forced him to extend his hunt, and now that's he's already there, he probably thinks there's no point in rushing back. If anything, he'll be back just in time for school tomorrow."

I nodded miserably, slumping back in my seat.

Twenty minutes later, we entered a very crowded shopping center. Lucky for me, Alice seemed to know the area like the back of her hand.

"First, we're going to the bookstore." Alice explained, keeping her cold hand firm around my wrist. "Look around. Take your time, alright? There's no rush."

The bookstore was quiet, reminding me of a library. There couldn't have been more than five people, but I felt at home automatically.

As I scanned the shelves, I didn't find anything of particular interest. Alice had said to find something that appealed to me, something that sparked my interest, because it would definitely attract to Edward since our tastes were rather similar.

There was indeed a wide variety of books, different genres that might have sparked my attention, but I didn't find anything remotely interesting to Edward's liking.

Instead, I wandered over to the Classics section. I selected several Shakespeare's works and also Dracula, grinning as I did so.

"Good choice," Alice giggled softly as I showed it to her. "He hasn't read it, thinking it's rather superstitious to read about vampires, but I can see that'll change soon. And you'll give him a nice laugh."

I smiled back at her and paid for the books.

Alice took me out to lunch for about an hour before we went to the music store.

I remembered scanning Edward's music and book shelf when I'd visited his house the very first time. And I could recall his music preferences from our conversations about songs. I knew what his tastes were. It couldn't be that hard.

The more I browsed through the shelves, the more confidence I gained.

"Ooh," Alice gasped suddenly, pointing at the CD I held. "That's a good one. I'm sure he'll love it. Add it to your cart."

"I was thinking the exact same thing," I agreed instantly, a smile slowly spreading on my face. "He likes this kind of music, doesn't he?" I wracked my brain as I struggled to recall, From which year again?"

"From the 50's," she nodded, examining the back of the CD case. "He dislikes music from the 70's. In fact, I don't think he even owns this."

I brightened. "Really? Are you positive?"

"He may have a record of this but not CD since CDs only came later."

There were a few moments of stunned silence as I remembered that Edward was a hundred year old vampire and had lived through the invention of CDs.

Like I said, what didn't he have?

Apparently this.

I quickly snatched the CD out of Alice's hands and stuffed it into my basket. Alice had given me an idea. I scanned all the shelves, selecting similar albums and artists. Alice clapped occasionally, clearly approving of my choices, but I had something else in mind.

"Are you really planning on buying all that?" Alice eyed my basket dubiously. "That's a little too much, don't you think?"

I ignored that. "Alice, can I ask you for a favor?"

She raised an eyebrow suspiciously. "Your future's going all haywire. What are you up to?"

I took a deep breath, knowing I would keep regretting this until it was finally over – and then I could give Edward the best gift I possibly could.

"I need you to teach me how to waltz."

AN: I know absolutely nothing about music from the 1900s, so whatever I had written was purely based on research. I'm willing to correct it if it's wrong.