Return to Forks

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. (sigh)

A/N I'd like to thank all my reviewers who have been so nice and I now over 100 reviews for Return to Forks.
It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Thanks again to my Beta: twilight-is-lovee oh and to Wawee (Emma's knows who wawee is lol) for giving me a
kick ass awesome idea for my story. Lovee yhoo Wawee.

Chapter 10: First Dates.

Bpov

Wow, I'm going on my first date with Edward tonight. The theatre starts at eight o clock, it's now five. Crap! I need help and I know just who to call.

"Alice!" I screamed, "Rosalie. HELP!"

They came darting into the piano room and said 'hi' to Edward before rushing me out the door and up the stairs. Alice locked the door and sat me down in her chair.

"Sit still now, Bella. You are going to look perfect tonight. That dress is going to be gorgeous on you. I'm so excited. Your first date with Edward... Wow!"

Before long, I was ready. Alice had put my dress and shoes in her closet. I went and put them on, and then looked in the mirror.

That person couldn't be me. She looked beautiful... Her make-up had been done very naturally but with a hint of mascara and eyeliner. Her cheeks were rosy against her pale complexion and it complimented the emerald green dress she wore.

Her hair was curled and then put up into a bun. Ringlets were let loose around her face. I eventually accepted I was looking at my reflection.

Alice and Rose had worked wonders.

The green dress hugged my figure perfectly. I felt like such a princess. Alice let me borrow a shawl and matching clutch bag. I looked at the time. Seven o' clock. Time to go.

I walked down the stairs, treading carefully in the deathtraps Alice and Jasper had given me. As I made my way down, I spotted Edward, looking like a Greek God, as per usual. He turned when he heard me approaching and his eyes widened. He then smiled that crooked smile I love. He took me in his arms and whispered in my ear.

"Ms. Swan, you look beautiful tonight. Actually, beautiful is an understatement. You look positively radiant."

"Why thank you Mr. Cullen. You don't look to bad yourself. I might even go as far as to say you look handsome."

"Honestly, Bella, I would love to stand here with you in my arms all night, but we must be going."

He took my hand and led me out the door.

"Have fun, you guys," Alice yelled.

"Be good, Rose said and winked.

"See y'all later and enjoy yourselves," Jasper said.

"Don't do anything I wouldn't do," Emmet boomed.

"What he should be saying is don't do anything I would do," I muttered to Edward. He laughed at that and put his arm around me.

"Yeah there's not a lot Emmett wouldn't do."

The drive to Seattle was silent. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence. That was one thing I loved about our relationship, we didn't feel the need to fill silences with forced small talk. Being in one another's company was sufficient enough.

We pulled up outside the theatre and Edward, being a perfect gentleman, opened the car door for me and helped me out.

Carlisle and Esme had booked us our own private box. Thinking about how much that would've cost made my head spin. The show started, and I was soon completely absorbed in it. I loved the actors and the way they expressed their emotions. They were amazing. As the cast came onstage to a standing ovation, I felt Edward tap me on the shoulder.

"Bella, I was wondering if you would like to meet the cast?"

"What? Really? Of course. Yes, I'd love to."

He pulled me up gently from the seat and took me backstage. When we arrived, the person who played the hero of the show greeted him.

"Edward! It's great to see you again. How have you been?"

"How are you Vincent? How is Victoria? I hope she's been practicing. I'm great, thanks. This is my girlfriend, Bella."

Vincent held out his hand to mine and when I took his, he kissed the top of mine.

"It's a pleasure, Bella. Any friend of Edward's is a friend of mine. He's done wonders with our Victoria. You're a very lucky girl. It's not every day you find a perfect gentleman like this one."

"I know, sir. I'm very lucky indeed. Is Victoria your daughter?"

"Oh, yes, she is. Edward here teaches her the piano. Such a talented young man is he not?"

"He teaches piano. I knew he played but I didn't think he taught it. Well as they say, you learn something new every day."

We talked with Vincent for another few minutes before Edward excused us, saying we were going to be late for our dinner plans.

Edward took me to this enchanting restaurant called La Bella Italia. There were candles lit on every table to set a romantic atmosphere. The main lights were dimmed and added to the atmosphere. As we entered, a tall, thin brunette greeted us. She looked extremely bored. Until Edward entered. She seemed to come alive then. She stood up straight, fixed her skirt, and thrust out her chest.

"Hi. My name's Joanne. Who's the table for?" she asked in a husky voice. I think she meant it to be sexy.

"Table for two under 'Cullen,'" Edward replied, clearly unaffected.

"Sure. Just follow me, please, and I'll gladly show you to your table."

Joanne guided us to our table, a booth in the corner of the restaurant.

She turned to Edward, ignoring me and said, "If you need anything at all, just let me know. Anything."

Was it just me or was there a double meaning behind those words?

Edward and I sat across from each other and looked at the menu. After a short time, a waitress came along and asked for our order. Well, she asked Edward.

"Well, ladies first, so Bella, darling, why don't you tell her what you want?"

Reluctantly, the waitress turned to me and looked me up and down. Did she just nod in approval? Like I needed her approval to date Edward, but still, it gave my confidence a boost. Some people actually think I'm good enough for Edward.

"I'd like the mushroom ravioli and a Coke, please."

"I'll have the same," Edward said.

She left us, and we chatted while waiting for our food. We became so absorbed in our conversation that we didn't notice our food arrive. We both had to move back in our seat to make room for our plates. I hadn't realized I had been leaning towards him, my arms on the table. It was as if we were in our own little bubble and nothing else existed except us two.

The conversation died out over dinner but every so often, I'd look up to find Edward gazing at me. His eyes sparkled in the candlelight and he looked even more like my own personal Adonis.

"Bella, have I mentioned that you look stunning tonight?"

"You might have mentioned it once or twice."

"You do, Bella. You look ... it's hard to describe. You look sparkly."

I blushed a deep red. No matter how many times he complimented me, I still get embarrassed.

"I love your skin that color. Don't be afraid to blush, Bella. It's part of what makes you, you."

After we had finished, Edward called for the bill and left a large tip. He opened the car door for me again and drove me home. While he drove I rested my head on his shoulder and he put his arm around me. I noticed a strange car in the driveway as we pulled up outside my house. Edward walked me to the door and kissed me lightly on the lips.

"Thank you for the best date ever, Bella."

"I'd hardly say it's the best first date you've ever been on Edward. We only went to the theatre. Not that I didn't love it. I thought it was magical."

"It wouldn't have mattered what we did or where we went, it was the company that made it the best date ever."

I blushed again and he gave me another kiss before hopping of my porch.

"See you tomorrow, Bella."

I sighed and leaned against the door. Tomorrow seems so far away. I went inside and was greeted by Charlie.

"Hey Bells, did you enjoy yourself tonight?"

"Yeah, it was great."

"I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday and I'm happy you're coping well with Forks. I'd like you to meet some friends of mine. We were just talking about them this morning. You remember Billy and Jacob Black, from La Push."

A/N I just want to mention my poll about Emmett's name again. It's on my page and waiting for y'all to do it. =]

I'm very excited today because the prom is on in 10 days and my friends and I started chatting about it today and it just got me all excited. Usually 5th yrs can only go to the prom after party but since I was invited I get to go to the full thing. YAY!! I'll shut up now because I'm probably boring you with this author's note.

P.S I have something major planned for this story and you will probably hate me but I will redeem myself. I just want to warn you in advance so it'll be less of a shock for you. lol

Helen =]