*Well this is my attempt at chapter two I have to admit it's not the best and I may end up changing it. I got such a great response to the first one I felt I had to write another and post it. Thank you so much for your reviews! *
Bella answered, looking her usual flustered self. Edward was pleased to note that her cheeks shone the characteristic rose tint he adored.
"Are you going to tell me where we are going, or stick to the usual cryptic approach?" Sarcasm was a quality he was used to in Bella.
"Nope" a short, casual response – he rejoiced at every chance to try and predict Bella's thoughts. His mind raced through the possibilities:
A moonlight dance? (with Bella's co-ordination?)
A night time boat trip?
Dinner with the parents? – Quite a laughable suggestion.
Not even close.
The evening weather was frosty, exactly as Alice had forecast. The weather was perfect - his mind at least. As they walked to the car, Edward was painfully reminded of the collision, on the last ice day. Pushing the memory aside, he concentrated on escorting Bella over the ice coated driveway– not an easy task considering her history.
They drove about 15 miles outside of Forks to the edge of the forest, and paused at the entrance to a glacial reservoir about the size of a small field. To Edward's delight Bella looked intrigued by the shining expanse before her. He had planned it perfectly. On the densely coated bench, beside the car stood two pairs of ice skates Alice had so willingly chosen. Bella's soft blue – the colour of the shirt Edward had complimented on their first date. Edward's were electric black.
Of course Ice skating was not the perfect activity for someone as agile as Bella, but Edward was convinced she should not miss out. After all 'it was all in the leading'. Edward pushed off hovering along the ice, gradually building up speed before swooping back to the edge where Bella stood. Bowing like the perfect gentlemen, he asked:
"May I have your hand?"
Bella was reluctant he could see, she had never had a great coordination – the understatement of the century. He dazzled her, picking her up and swooping her along the ice terrace. Sure she fell a couple of times, but that was just Bella and he wouldn't change it.
They halted back at the edge. Edward paused, Bella's translucent skin shone in the darkness. So caught in the moment, neither had spoken till she broke the silence:
"What brought this on then?"
Edward never being one for direct answers, replied………