First things first…..

Disclaimer: Yeah, I still don't own "Twilight" or "Funny Face." Sad huh?

Okay my lovely readers! I'm so glad ya'll liked the last chapter and the kiss. I wasn't really sure I had written it too well but most of you seemed to enjoy it. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews. This chapter is a bit less exciting than the last and basically a filler to get me from Point A (the dull filler stuff) to Point B (the really good stuff). I have one more day until it's back to work for me but I hope to, at least, have updates to you twice a week. Please don't hang me or anything if I don't always make that quota. I was up at two this morning writing this, so I hope it isn't horrible. I couldn't help myself though, I'm just having too much fun writing it.

Read on!

BPOV

I couldn't believe I had actually kissed him like that but his words and the way his face looked as he talked about me flooded me with emotions I had never felt for any man before. It was a little odd, I'll admit, that we had just met and this was our third kiss in two days. I couldn't really explain the intensity of the obvious attraction we seemed to have for each other but I couldn't convince myself that this was too much, too soon. There was something special about Edward. I suppose if something like this had happened with another guy I would have probably punched him in the face, but not Edward. This felt too right. I was becoming addicted to this feeling and to the way the air sizzled and popped even when he just touched my hand. I really wanted to stay here with him but I knew I needed to find Alice and Rosalie. I reluctantly pulled away from him and my heart raced and sputtered when that hypnotic grin surfaced on his face again. He reached to my face and stroked my cheek with his thumb. I loved the way he looked at me as if he cherished me and could maybe love me someday. I hoped he would because I knew I was already falling in the direction. I now knew that I never wanted to be parted from this man who, in an unbelievably short amount of time, renewed my faith in finding love even when you aren't expecting it.

EPOV

This intensity was nearly overwhelming but I wasn't complaining. I loved the feelings she brought out in me. Unfortunately, our moment would have to end soon. I would have to share her with Alice and Rose. I wasn't really that great at sharing and I never had been apparently. At least that's what Mom always said about me, not that I was a selfish brat or anything like that. I looked at the angel before me and stroked her cheek tenderly as she smiled at me.

"And you accused me of attacking you?"

She grinned at me and gave me a sly look.

"Yeah, well payback's a bitch."

I let out a loud laugh pulling her to me in a tight hug and resting my chin on top of her head.

"Oh, Bella, you never cease to amaze me with that quick wit. You never say what I expect you to say. Just so you know, that was by far the best payback I have ever received. Feel free to do it again anytime. I need to be put in my place now and then."

She smiled as she pulled away to look at me.

"I'll make sure to remember that for future references."

"See that you do."

I gave her a quick kiss on the forehead and sighed knowing it was time to really go this time.

"Well, as much as I would love to keep you here all to myself, I have to take you back to Alice and Rose. That is, if you want the job."

She chewed on the right side of her bottom lip in concentration which nearly drove me insane with want, again. How could she have such an affect on me?

"Yes," she said shaking her head, "I'll do it as long as I have your word they won't make me do anything I don't want to do or feel completely uncomfortable doing."

"I promise," I told her as I made a crossing motion over my heart.

"Everything will be fine, okay?"

She shook her head and rocked back and forth on the balls of her feet.

"Well, let's get going. I'm surprised they haven't barged in here asking for your help in their search for me."

"Well, I'm actually pretty glad they didn't."

We smiled knowingly at each other until she turned, spreading her arms out.

"So, what is this place anyway?"

"Let's start making our way upstairs and I'll tell you on the way."

She sighed but smiled. "If we must."

We walked out of my studio and headed to the elevator.

"It's my studio, my haven really. I spend a great deal of time there."

"I was wondering. It looks like it could be someone's bedroom, like somebody lives there."

I chuckled, she wasn't too far off with her observation.

"Well, I have slept there overnight more times than I'd like to admit. So, I guess I do practically live there in a way."

The elevator opened and I heard her chuckle as we stepped in.

"I guess I can't really make fun of you for that. I practically live in the bookstore. Sue has come in, in the mornings quiet a few times to find me asleep on one of the couches. It's just so easy for me to get wrapped up in a book, lose track of time and conk out like that. I'm lucky Sue loves me or she probably would have told me to hit the road a long time ago."

"Who could blame her? For loving you, I mean."

She blushed again which was quickly becoming one of my favorite things to see. The elevator dinged as we reached the twelfth floor. I wrapped my arm around Bella's waist and held her close as we walked toward Alice's office. I heard frantic chattering and knew Alice was probably on the verge of a meltdown. I knocked and waited, but not for long. The door flew open within seconds revealing a very distraught Alice, that is, until she saw who I had at my side. She lunged for Bella and hugged her as if she were a long lost friend.

"Oh, Bella! I am so sorry. I didn't mean to upset you or scare you. Please forgive me? I just really wanted this all to work out. I should have been a little more delicate with the presentation of our proposition. I'm sure you think I'm awful and you will probably tell me to shove this modeling job where the sun doesn't shine. Really, I couldn't blame you…."

Bella put her hand over Alice's mouth to quiet her.

"Jeez Alice, take a breath. Everything is fine. Edward and I had a talk about all of this and I'll take the job, if you still want me."

"Oh, of course we still want you. I can't wait to get started. Thank you for finding her Edward. I owe you big time."

"Well, not really Ali. Bella actually found me."

"I'm lost here Edward."

"Well, she accidentally barged into my studio trying to escape the two of you."

Rosalie had been quiet until now when she laughed and came over to pat Bella on the back.

"So that's where you went? You're good Bella. Poor Alice thought you had disappeared into thin air. I think she even toyed with the idea of alien abduction once."

"I'm afraid not, no aliens and no magic here. You should thank Edward though. He convinced me that this was a great opportunity for me and that I really should at least give it a shot. I'm sorry I ran out like that. I was confused and scared. It was the only reaction my brain could come up with at that moment."

"No apologies necessary, Bella. Alice and I are sorry for upsetting you, then fighting over the whole thing and making it worse.

"Well ladies," I said, "I think we have all apologized enough to last us a lifetime today. Now, Alice why don't you tell Bella exactly what this makeover entails, and please, be gentle about it. I'm afraid I would be pretty upset myself if you made her run off again."

"Sure thing, Edward. Come on Bella."

I grabbed Bella's hand and kissed it before Alice took her out toward their model prep room. She slowly slid her hand from mine and I watched as they walked away. I felt my heart pound fiercely when she turned her head and smiled at me before disappearing around the corner. Rose patted me on the back and smiled at me knowingly.

"You really like her, don't you?"

"I adore her."

"Well, it looks like she feels the same way," she said as she crossed her arms and sighed with a sad look on her face.

"What's wrong Rose?"

"It's just….well, you were my last single ally and now you're leaving me behind too."

I hugged her, and then held her back by her shoulders.

"Aw, Rose, just because I may have found someone doesn't mean I'm leaving you behind. Who knows, your Mr. Right might be closer than you think. Maybe it's finally our time to be happy instead of being miserable as we watch everybody else around us glow in happiness."

"Maybe. I can hope anyway. Thanks, Edward."

"Anytime sis, that's what I'm here for right?"

"That, and to annoy the hell out of me."

We both laughed and left Alice's office. Rose started heading toward the prep room but I stopped her before she could get away.

"Hey Rose?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you think I could hang out in the prep room during Bella's makeover? I'd like to spend more time with her."

"Um…well, you really shouldn't. Not for the first part anyway."

"Why?"

"Well, let's just say waxing and exposure are involved. She's going to be a bit uncomfortable right then as it is. I don't think having you around for that would help put her at ease at all."

"Oh."

I knew she was right but I just couldn't seem to manage to stay away from Bella.

"Okay, you're right. I'll go then. Guess I'll see you later."

I headed toward the elevator when I felt a hand on my arm and turned back to Rose.

"Edward, wait. I swear you are such a typical man. You obviously didn't hear all that I said to you. I said you shouldn't be there for the first part, not that you shouldn't be there for the rest."

I smiled widely at her.

"That's great. Thanks Rose."

"No problem. Why don't you go wait around in my office and I'll come get you when were done with Phase one."

She made it sound like some kind of secret operative mission and, in a way, I guess it was.

"I'll do just that."

"See you in a little while my little lovesick brother."

Before I could even reply to her, she was sprinting down the hallway. I just shook my head and went to her office. I settled in and tried to entertain myself by reading, listening to music and even surfing the internet. Everything was interrupted by thoughts of Bella and I knew this was going to be a long wait.

I feel like I'm in hell right now. Okay, so maybe that's a bit dramatic but its how I feel.

There you have it! Chapter 5 complete! I hope you liked it even if it was a bit short and not really all that exciting. Hope all of you are having a great weekend. I'm hoping to update soon. Review?!?! Pretty please? I really enjoy reading them. Thanks to everybody who has added me to their alerts and favorites also. That means as much to me as reviews! Until next time…..